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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1908
Page
5
Miss Clara Mohr of Pearl street charmingly entertained the Ladies of the U P Embroidery Club. Embroidery work occupied the evening with social chat and diversions. The next meeting will be at Miss Hagel Luellen’s Oak street home in two weeks.
Professor Edward Amherst Ott arrives in Marion from Medina to lecture on Sour Grapes at Epworth M E Church. The talk will explore heredity versus environment and how upbringing, biology, and society shape character, with questions on marriage, crime, and moral ethics.
Morton L. HH of Lebanon Ind reports his wife suffered inflammatory rheumatism in every muscle and joint for six weeks with eight doctors before using Dr. Detchon's Relief or Rheumatiam. He says it gave immediate relief and she walked about in three days and he believes it saved her life. Sold by The Dumble Pharmacy opposite Kerr House.
An old advertisement extols a slimming plan claiming the Marmola Cascara mix plus Syrup Simplex will shed four to seven pounds of fat per week. It promises no wrinkles or stomach upset and suggests taking portions after meals and at bedtime.
In a terse note, Mayor Scherff warned there would be no bells at the wedding and urged conduct, saying “Moye” will be treated once the event concludes. The owner or speaker emphasized decorum and a calm conclusion to the proceedings.
The Little Sunbeams Sewing Circle met with Otter Plomie Pickering of Uncapher Avenue Saturday afternoon. The time was spent sewing and social chat, followed by luncheon. The next meeting will be held in two weeks at the home of the Misses Hering on Pies Avenue.
A vague early notice hints at identifying an anxious individual. The item suggests reveal or acknowledgment of a person involved, with no clear names or dates provided in the readable text. Readers are steered toward a forthcoming clarification or announcement.
Lifelong Democrat Benjamin F. Conklin has entered the political arena seeking the party's nomination for sheriff at the upcoming county convention. He served sixteen years as general manager at Owens and Son and resigned January first to begin campaigning, with plans to run on the Democratic ticket. Conklin, born in Waldo town and educated in Ada, Ohio, has long labored for the party and previously served as Pleasant township treasurer and on the county central committee. He pledges earnest effort to win next fall's election if chosen.
At the Y M C A bowling night the Crescenta defeated the Vitriles in two of three games. Scores recorded show the Crescents at 725 and the opponents close behind with 644 and 725.
The notice invites guests to bring children to the wedding and encourages everyone to join in the celebration.
The regular monthly meeting of the Missionary society of the First Baptist church will be held at the church on North State Street Wednesday afternoon. The program includes hymn No 145 scripture reading from Psalm 15 by Air Groves prayer by Mira Fireharde and a talk on the life of Jenn A ton, the great Mission. The pastor Rev J Uphill will offer prayers.
A group of four youths aged twelve to sixteen were seized by Officer McDonough in West Bed and brought before the mayor for stealing money from milk bottles. They admitted attempting to take coins from bottles on the way home from a brewery. A resident on Davids street alerted police after catching one boy taking three cents. The mayor warned the parents to supervise their sons or risk workhouse terms. After lectures, the mayor dismissed the case, promising steps to curb the milk bottle thefts. A separate case involved Ames, a Joehpeddiar, arrested for cruelty to animals by leaving morphine near a grocery store. the owner was fined, but the case was dismissed after lenient excusal.
The Eastern Stay met last evening and arranged to initiate three candidates at the next lodge gathering. They also planned attendance at a McCarey Chapter meeting later this month. A social in the lodge halls Monday featured a grand march led by Mrs Prank Sreakup and Mr W Kinsler of Scott Town. Refreshments followed with bread supplied by Martin Hives at all grocers.
Me. i enith of South Vine arrested? no, hostess at Research club Monday afternoon. Hall call by Goldsmith quota tons. President spoke on parliamentary law. Mrs Smith linked with last meeting theme Restoration and Revolution. Mrs HM I Frank read a paper on Westminster Abbey. Mrs Leek read the paper intended by Mrs Oatey. Mrs Frank Sillitt offered a review of Paradise Lost as Mrs Oatey was absent. Meeting adjourned.
A gathering of school teachers will meet at the High School this evening to organize relief for needy city families. They seek to identify truly needy persons and coordinate efforts with officials to ensure care. Special arrangements are noted for refreshments if needed, with support for wedding provisions arranged at our expense.
Rivers overflowed county banks causing major damage to farms and roads. Prospect water submerged homes while Newmans bridge submergence disrupted Interurban service between Prospect and Marion. Green Camp roads became nearly impassable and fences were torn as flood levels surpassed last month.
A fragmentary notice suggests a casual welding meetup not requiring formal invitations. It emphasizes an informal atmosphere and invites participation without special access.
The Reformed church of Prospect hosted a farewell reception for Rev. G My Schare at his home Monday night. He leaves soon for Covington Kentucky to take a new charge. About thirty five guests attended, with a 25 unit purse given as a farewell gift, and the evening featured music and social interlude.
Ava n Evane was struck by a backing freight car at Evans Lime and Stone company quarries. A projecting rod cut his forehead near the temple, causing profuse bleeding. He received surgical treatment at the office of Dr. A. Khu.
The death of H. H. P. Coon, a well known Green Camp resident, occurred at his home after a weeks long illness from double pneumonia and typhoid fever. Aged 38, born in Pemberton, he lived most of his life in the area, headed engineers at Marion Milling and Grain, then ran a hardware business with Charles Denning. Survived by a widow, two sons Marry and Thomas, and a daughter, funeral services were held locally, and remains will be shipped to Port Jefferson for further rites.
An advertisement claims PAZO OINTMENT will cure piles in six to fourteen days or money back. The message promises relief from itching bleeding or protruding piles and offers a money refund guarantee.
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