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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1908
Page
8
Maude Beckman aged thirty years died yesterday at the Columbus State Hospital for the Insane. She had been sent to the asylum from the county on November 8, 1906. It is believed she went insane from grief over her daughter Vera Stevens being placed at the industrial home in Delaware. The woman will be buried at Columbus.
The HW. G. A. N. club met at Mrs. W. F. Cunningham's Boulevard home on Wednesday afternoon. The group plans a two week return gathering at Mrs. T. D. Hughey's Loader Street residence and notes Harriman as a Republican National Convention delegate amid rumor of potential nominees.
A school teachers led effort raised funds and distributed clothing and shoes to needy families. The fund was handed to Mak Aina Fite, with distribution planned Saturday at East Water Street rooms. No handing over to Salvation Army or Women's Relief Corps. meals served at western city buildings. children return to school with new apparel. coal and food supplies remain limited but relief continues.
In common pleas court yesterday afternoon the defendants filed their answer to the plaintiff George BE case. The defense admits that the plaintiff pleads certain claims while outlining their stance on others and noting actions related to the Norra and Christian Stone aid Lime company.
The Weekly Literary Club gathered at Mr and Mrs Harry Wshop's South Sef ner avenue home last evening with most members present. They voted to suspend literary features for the summer and operate as a social group, with light refreshments and informal chats.
A group of young women organized the J. S. I. club at the home of Mrs Mary Lehner on North Leffner Avenue. They plan to meet biweekly at different members homes and will elect officers at the next session hosted by Mrs Maye on South Setner Avenue. A sports note mentions Mansfeld vs Marion tonight at Hoy Rink.
The Christian Endeavor Society of the First Christian church will host a charity social on Friday evening, March 24, at Mia Wide min’s home on Oak Street. Attendees are asked to bring items for the city’s needy. Join with friends for a pleasant program.
Solomon Fling arrived at the office to show his shoulder was not disjointed and denied any involvement in a supposed runaway prank. The caller had alleged a group of youths were injured, but Fling disputed the story and said the referenced rider had not been out riding.
Police investigate a suspected fake dealer posing as a music publisher. A 19 year old, James H. Merriman, allegedly arrested on larceny charges in Garner, Iowa, claimed Marlen Ohio roots and is believed to use multiple aliases. The scam asks for three dollars upfront for fourteen volumes of composers works, then vanishes.
A large crowd attended the Presbyterian church Home and Foreign Missionary societies meeting Wednesday. The program featured devotional exercises led by Mrs. C. R. Phelps, reports from Mrs. Wilbur of Maryville, election of delegates to the presbytery in April, and talks on Africa including Industrial Prohibition in Africa. Supper followed with social time and readings by Mrs. Munnell and others.
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Murr hosted the Men s club last evening on Summit street with all members present. Cards provided main social diversion and a luncheon served by the hostess. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. W. I Horr, Miss Tidd of Lansing, Michigan, and Mr. Homer of Gallon. The next session will be at Frank Garver s Bast Church street home in two weeks.
The funeral for Ires, death at her Bellefontaine Avenue home will be held tomorrow at 1:30 PM. Rev. D H Thalley to officiate. Interment at Marlow Cemetery. Another service honored Mrs Rebecca Kanner, who died at her Gent Town area home. Funeral at Pleasant Hill Church Tuesday at 1 PM. Rev Sinclair of Axovta presided. Burial followed in church cemetery.
The advertisement claims PAZO OINTMENT guarantees cure for itching bleeding or protruding piles. If not cured in 6 to 14 days a full refund is promised, price 60 cents.
Major G Buxton reports a morning encounter while in British East Africa. A lion appeared sixty yards away behind a bush. He fired with a Mauser and dropped. another shot killed the second lion as a hidden hunter revealed himself, yielding a clear shot.
Springfield officials met Wednesday with Detroit Toledo and Ironton Railway representatives to plan bringing Erie trains into Springfield via west tracks. Participants included General Superintendent I O Donkle, J D Brown, passenger agent, Superintendent A Allen of Galion, J H Hackett and J C Bell.
The last game of the night features Mansfield versus Marlow at Royal Rink. Expect a tight matchup as both teams vie for final bragging rights in the series.
Stores to close a number of clothiers in the city sign a petition to abandon the current practice of keeping shops open on the 10th and 26th evenings when paydays fall. With light trade on these dates, most merchants have signed, and others may follow if the plan succeeds.
A dramatic claim for a remedy that supposedly cures rheumatism and neuralgia in days. Advertises rapid relief and radical cures with immediate effect, noting availability at The Dumble Pharmacy near Kerr House.
Mr and Mrs Henry Drake of John Street honor their daughter Agnes with a surprise party last evening. About fourteen family friends gathered at 8 pm continuing with games until 11. A luncheon was featured.
The D. M. & M. offers a dollar fare to Columbus and return on Sundays. First Marion departure at 6 00 a.m. with last Columbus return at 8 39 p.m. Trains run hourly and the Royal Rink hosts Manadelit versus Marion in the evening after the game.
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