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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1908
Page
12
Marion High School held a box social Friday in the halls to benefit the High School Athletic Association. Boxes were made by students and sold by Addison Balm as auctioneer, drawing many attendees and a successful event. The board of education endorsed the effort and granted necessary permission.
A frightened horse drawing a buggy, ridden by Edward Brungarth of Waldo, bolted from a North Main street livery and dashed through a crowded square at about 1 o clock, striking an unoccupied rig and scattering four pedestrians. The rig nearly collapsed but was saved as the horse was restrained. A large crowd gathered at the scene.
President Underwood and General Superintendent H O Dunkle of the Hele, and HD Chamberlain left for private cars 993 and 995 after the removal of the mall department. A second section of Erle No 7 will run through Marion this evening with grants. A guitar-tune time changes June 10. Baker's Piano Parlors offers a free sheet music giveaway 7 to 8 PM and four slightly used pianos for sale at 214 West Center by G W Baker.
Mrs. Isaiah Jones of Pearl street confined to home by Amen Edward Kerr 48 visits friends in Mansfield. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bingham of Omey Avenue visit relatives in Chicago. A J Lewis of West Columbia street returns from extended business trip. J H Winans to Kenton for Marion and Kenton high school ball game. R S Quigley improving at Sawyer Sanatorium may return home soon. Mr. and Mrs. S W Mayer back from winter in San Antonio now live on Cherry street. Mr. and Mrs. I B Hord of Central City Nebraska guests of Mrs MM Hord with Mr. W Mord and Miss Nelle Taylor of Sandusky visiting on South Prospect street.
London reports Jay Gould defeated Eustace Mille again in the Olympic tennis series. Gould won in straight sets, 6 4, 6 0, demonstrating clear superiority in today’s match. Mille pressured but Gould maintained control to extend his lead in the series.
Ineded a rare treat to step into the remodeled store of O Wy Baker at 214 West Center Street. A grand collection of pianos from Sterling Pack Haddorff Vourh Mendelasohn and others in San Domingo Mahogany American Oak and Walnut finishes. Rest parlor offers listening rooms to compare tones as in home use. A premier up to date piano store in the state section.
Local notes report a birth to Mr and Mrs Wilson of Agosta and a birth to Mr and Mrs Cronin of Scranton avenue. Marion High Base Ball heads to Kenton to face Kenton High this afternoon. Police recover a horse and buggy on East Church street and place it in Long livery barn. believed farmer’s property with dark bay horse, rubber harness, plain steel bed buggy painted black and green.
Youngstown Ohio May 2 Jacob Rose died of strychnine poisoning investigators and life insurers examine the case. Dr Wrenz testified before Coroner Kigne's inquest today.
Summer program continues for six weeks with teachers review and preparatory work. Branches require Tor County and City certificates and tuition for all commercial courses. Enroll for the Normal course to receive certificates, with details available by phase or contact.
Chicago May 28 reports actor Peter F Bailey died of pneumonia at the Auditorium Hotel at noon today.
Marion Business College materials aside, the excerpt quotes a New York Press piece debating the heights of historic figures. It discusses Julius Caesar Napoleon and Caesar era rulers, noting historians struggle to pin exact statures. The piece muses on famous leaders and legendary physiques, calling them “top neighbors” in print.
fragmentary Washington Star quote lines show humor about language, debt, and parenting. Porstington and Denham names appear with remarks on English use, travel, and a baby, reflecting a comic exchange captured in a clipped newspaper item.
A solemn young man in a crowded restaurant seeks solitude and wary service as a bustling family group gathers nearby. The scene, witnessed by a diverse crowd, captures whispered judgments and a sense of social unease.
A Boston Common scene from about 1750 is recounted by Francis Drake in The Memoial History of Boston. An early 18th century effort to teach spinning included town wheels for almshouse children and a £5 premium for first spun and woven fabric. A 1747 society celebrated its fourth year with 60 spinning women in three rows and weavers displaying garments, drawing a large crowd.
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