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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1908
Page
8
The latest addition showcases patterns and shades in pagisipe or coat styles. Shirts feature attached or separate collars with soft variants. Several numbers include an attached soft collar, highlighting neat and fashionable options.
The latest in the Barker collar line, Forsythe introduces a summer collar designed for comfort and style. Its lightweight fit and versatile look aim to appeal to pet owners seeking durable, fashionable restraint for warm weather walks.
The Public Safety Board must cut its expenditures to cover a $3,500 deficit. The board received only $1,500 in appropriations, forcing possible reductions in police and street labor while fire services must be preserved. The debt from a former purchase and postponed bond funding worsens the city treasury, urging austere budget actions.
Jacques Brothers, a mysterious trunk escape act, have been engaged for the Telly Way club vaudeville performance at the Grand Opera House on June 20. One brother is locked in a trunk and escapes in a public routine.
A vaudeville style program features Jacques Brothers challenging a bus torm man to lift a box and promising escape. Edward Fr Sharpless ventriloquist Mary Dennivon Galley violinist plus a quartet under Frederick W. Berryman’s direction are named in a lively billing.
Alice Gharrington four year old, daughter of Me and Mia Harrington of Caledonia, died after burns from a gasoline accident Tuesday evening. The child died after five hours of suffering. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the family home with Rev. Janet Gray officiating. Interment will follow in Caledonia cemetery.
Finny Stevens a 45 year old resident of Silver Street sustained severe bruises after falling from a wagon on Commercial Street while rubbing near an alley. He landed on the stone sidewalk and was rendered unconscious. ambulance and Dr. Smith attended. No bones were broken and doctors expect recovery.
The public service board acts to cut costs by removing the market master position and reallocating duties to the park superintendent. George May resigns as market master, Addison Hale takes charge, and Burns salary is not increased. The Loader Street junkey vewer contract is awarded to Joseph Murphy for 190 with a 250 bond. Bills total 8200.20. board adjourns for two weeks due to limited business and health concerns.
Miss Mary Brooking from Minneapolis spoke at the Grand Opera House on Tuesday evening about church alms and the early doctrine propagated by Mrs. Taker Moldy. Mike Brokles was introduced by H. Britton who cited the church’s work, while Aliso Brookins outlined the church’s objects and twenty five year history as the lecture proceeded under the auspices of the Socal lan Sol.
An entire change of program at the moving pictures show occurs at the Grand Opera House this evening with a 7 o'clock start and patrons may stay as long as desired. Admission is five cents. The ad notes good clean exhibits from local producers and urges wholesome entertainment. Frank J. Cheney of the firm Bob Cheney and Co declares a reward for cure of catarrh and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with testimonials and a public notice by A W Gleason, notary.
The Marion High School music students performed Ruth in two parts, Sorrow and Joy, with a large audience present Tuesday evening. Ad Bavitt played Naomi, Faith Chisephat Ruth, and Harry Gillett Boaz, among a sizable in-town cast, all handling the cantata well.
Sunday School superintendents met at the Y M C A to form a permanent committee and plan a field day and official city park opening. Officers elected include J H Virden president D Nelson secretary and J Markert treasurer. A tentative date of June 18 is favored with Lincoln Park the likely venue as Baker's Bank provides music. All city Sunday schools expect to attend. A follow up meeting is set at the Y M C A next Tuesday.
The finance committee of the local board of education plans a meeting this week to assess the board’s financial standing. They believe funds are in good condition with no heavy overdrafts and aim to secure all available money for unforeseen future expenditures. Members expect routine expenses to be modest next year, though some unseen needs may arise.
Patrick Larkin, employed in removing buildings on the juts of Loch Street for additions to the Steam Shovel shops, was injured this morning when a heavy load of water overflow struck his left foot. He received first aid in town and was taken home to Toledo.
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