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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1908
Page
5
A brief advertorial note praises honest effort and quality, promising smooth results from neckbands to buttons. It invites readers to send a single trial bundle for evaluation, emphasizing diligence and precision in workmanship.
Police report no clues to the chicken thiefs who struck west of the city Monday. Owners fail to claim a stitched outfit, while Lov ie Thompson and Samuel Smithside file affidavits charging John Doe and Dick Roe. Horses, wagon, and twenty five chickens are tied to the case as authorities prepare to auction stray property if suspects are not found.
Social events fill two weeks with hostess Stella Smith on Blaine Avenue hosting the W. I. club. Mixes Placida McGorray marks her sixteenth birthday at Sawyer Sanatorium with Dowl en's orchestra and punch. Mr and Mrs James Vance entertain twenty five guests on Sermton Avenue for granddaughter Selma Barrick with music and light refreshments.
Mrs Ker ney of Richlands Township sustained a shoulder injury while alighting from a trolley on Center Street. She remained seated on the car handle until jolted and was cared for at the home of G. W. Marvel. Doctors say the injuries will not prove serious.
The annual railroad repair work through the city occupies officials. Italian laborers replace worn materials at many points, keeping lines in good condition. Big Four and Erie officials monitor the work as trains face washouts near Keat. Galton master mechanic F C DePew reports repairs to the gas plant will delay but proceed soon.
The Biltchera enjoyed an pleasant afternoon at Miss Maine Petty's Orchard street home with light refreshments and cheerful company in a casual social gathering.
A marriage license was issued to Thomas H. Lynet and Mary Ann Keegan, both of the city. The Frances Willard W. T. A. duet performed at Mrs. Charles Haberman’s home on East Center Street, followed by a mother’s meeting. Revival services begin Thursday at City Mission with nightly song, praise, and preaching. Prospect crack baseball team to play Ash ley mine at Prospect ball park, with local fans confident of victory. Arthur Spratt, jailed for drunkenness, was released after his mother paid a $5 fine. Prospect board of education approved the superintendent’s report for another year. Lyman Dickason of La Rue injured, consults Dr. Buritt for medical care. A. Cowdrick of Toledo moves Norris home on Church Street to prepare for steel addition construction by Marion Steam Shelves Co., shifting houses near Daring Street. Mrs. Connline Domson, 60, of Lakie, suffered a severe stroke. right side paralyzed. moving to son Thomas Johnson’s home in South LaRue for care.
Memorial Day observances and lodge degrees were reported by the Marion circles and Mansfield Knights of Pythias. Canby lodge hosted an euthexuvinetic meeting with plans for a dance social at the lodge hall and a post meeting meal.
Court happenings show Brunswick Balke Sallender against Grave Bryan ad and B Drown with Churchill as receiver of the South Side Building and Supply company. Hlmer T Boyd seeks court permission to move 3000 from city general to public safety and public health funds due to exhaustion. Ed F Berry vs Ohio Farmers Insurance: amendment to pleadings claims policy prohibits action after one year from claim. Jacob Lusch vs Implement Manufacturing Co: motion to strike parts of the petition. Tuxeboth Dodds vs Benjamin Adime, and related pleas: motion practice noted.
New York May 20 Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor and officials of labor unions were sharply arraigned by James A Emery at a National Manufacturers Association meeting. Emery, head of the National Council of Industrial Defense, condemned Gompers and others for statements about the labor line in Congress. Also notes that games are called at 3 30 on weekdays with Sunday games at 3.
May 20 Stockey Del. A farm near here reports a cow has adopted an orphan pig. The pig, found nursing beside the cow, now receives warmth and care as they form a close pair on Bert Durton's farm. Ball games noted at 8:30 on weekdays and 3 on Sundays.
Washington May 20 Secretar Taft reconciled with Senator Burrows as chairman of the Republican national convention. Michigan endorsed Taft, Burrows took the oath of office, and initial meetings set plans for further conferences to settle the convention details amid ongoing party unity efforts.
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