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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1908
Page
8
Kathryn Williams two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs M Williams of Prospect died Sunday evening from acute indigestion. The body was shipped to Rockford Mercer county Ohio for interment Tuesday afternoon.
The democratic voters of Precinct k ward will be informed that the congressional caucus for the election of one delegate and one alternate will occur Friday evening May 15 1908 between 7 and 8 PM CST at the grocery store room of Charles M Mealy on South Prospect Street. Committeeman Charles Gilbert. 4-11-58 Crnam. Tes aia Medal Flour is made on honor. Rosas.
The Republican county convention near Springfield Marion balloted for commissioner and infirmary director amid long, contested counts. Thompson won commissioner on the third ballot while McKinstry edged Stull for infirmary director after staggered tallies. A motion empowered the central committee to fill vacancies, and a separate incident reported a buggy wreck injuring Harry Taylor but sparing him serious harm. The Francis Willard W C T U met at the county infirmary with Rev J Y Currin delivering an address to inmates.
A frantic scene in Caledonia surrounds a runaway vehicle causing concern as bystanders react. No injuries or official statements confirmed. Citizens cautioned to avoid the area while authorities assess the situation.
T. Mason Kenry Brown Henry Craig and August Norton were jailed for nonpayment of a $1 fine and costs after court action by Justice Gompf on Saturday night for train riding. Ernest Herr R J Herr and Charles Herr, residents west of the city, were arrested with them, each pleading guilty and paying the $1 fine and costs.
Miss Lulu Patten aged seventeen died at the home of Mr and Mrs Newton Davis in Green Camp at 11 45 Monday morning after weeks with consumption. She had been a homeless orphan since her mother died but found a home with the Davises who cared for her. Her father Albert Patten of Centerville and brothers Ray and Truman Patten of this city and east of town survive. Funeral arrangements have not been made.
High school pupils broke into Marlow High School Sunday evening, tearing down and removing the new bell system and batteries. Principal Winang vows to identify and discipline the guilty, amid class color controversy rumors. Master Lloyd Harden of Chaney returned from a three week visit with Hon. Grant H. Mouser in Washington, D. C.
Ming Fern Winters wed William Stafford after secret elopement aided by friends. Parents Mr and Mrs Jefferson Winters of Caledonia North East learned of the marriage Sunday. The bride, 18, had defied guardianship, and the couple plans to reside temporarily with a relative in Caledonia.
John D Owens president of Prospect National Mill announces the purchase of the Marion Milling and Grain plant on Sorin Prospect street. The old mill will be rebuilt with new machinery to double capacity while continuing Clover leaf flower production. Marion Milling remains under Frank H Owen and Green Camp mill operations continue unchanged.
Local items report Murrigjye Hoennes suing William T. Stafford and Miss Fern Winters of Caledonia and Albert J. Selter with Miss Sophronia C. Fairchild of this city. Henry Schaffer, ex a Poughkeepsie college graduate, joins Star offices. Marion lodge 322B invites for second annual ladies social at lodge hills Wednesday 8 o'clock. Melvin of Cass Avenue injures right ankle playing ball. treated by Dr. H J Lawer. Fortnightly club meeting postponed to next Wednesday. Mrs L E B Nebergall of Kadt Church Street to be who logs.
Constable Ben Higford attempted to attach receipts at Lyne theater Saturday night. Proprietor Eddie Anthoni allegedly threw the constable into the street. Higford secured a warrant for assault and battery, took a gun and handcuffs, and arrested Anthoni who is held for a hearing postponed due to lines of the constable. Affiant C Gaugh, a piano player, claims Anthoni refused to pay his wages.
Rev. d. A. Sutton of Lane was the guest of local friends today. Ralph Parlette visited with Mrs. Frank Sifritt of South State street. Mrs. Albert Caskey and children returned from Upper Sandusky. Minnie Hagenmater of Upper Sandusky was a city guest Saturday. Mitw Bada Mather returned from a Milwaukee visit. R. M. Linbody recovering from an illness on East Church street. Harold Mannington of New York, guest in the city, returned home this morning. Mire. MoM. Wheeler of Jefferson Street goes to Chicago to attend the Royal Neighbors of America national convention.
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