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Newspaper

The Marion Daily Mirror

Location

Marion, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1908

Page

5

Gasoline Oil Mix Explosion Kills Caledonia Woman

Mrs. John Pommert of Caledonia, wife of the Bell Telephone manager, likely dies from injuries after a gasoline and distillate oil mixture exploded while she attempted to revive a stove fire. The mix was adulterated at a Caldonia Standard Oil outlet and led to a fire that burned her clothing as neighbors failed to extinguish it. Medical examiners report injuries fatal.

John Pommert Bell Telephone Company of Caledonia Caldonia Standard Ol Company Pommert HW. L. Abler Manton Kelog J. B Baker Mra. Pommaert

Miss Rose Packard Wins First Honors at Marion High

Marion High School closes 1908 with honors awarded in Latin and Commercial divisions. Miss Rose Packard leads with top grade in Latin, while Troy McClure tops the Commercial class. Second honors go to Miss Zuspan in Latin and Reba Andersen in Commercial.

Rose Packard Troy McClure Miss Zuspan Marion High School Bert Wehool Howe Buck Fcomrchil Cour

Honors to be announced for high school class members

The average to above ninety for the four years of high school work is substantial and a major portion of the class. The scholarship of the plan is good and the work has been thorough and well done. All was pleasing to the school faculty and the honors to the class members will be announced soon.

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Broadway Hit The Yankee Prince At Kolcker Theater

A popular young author actor stars in The Yankee Prince at Kolcker Theater New York nightly. One notable song is Tommy Atkins, You Are ALL Right, with full words and music and a colored cover. Advance copies of next Sunday's World available from newsdealers.

New York Kolckerbocker Theatre Tommy Atkins George M. Coan

Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Promises Fresh Homecoming Exhi

Buffalo Bill Cody plans a new homecoming tour after four years abroad with major changes to scenic features. Col. Cody will appear in saddle leading the Rough Riders in horsemanship exhibitions. The show will include a Battle of Summit Springs reenactment and The Train Hold Up, with an Indian attack sequence and lively prairie scenes. The Wild West, after twenty five years, remains more popular and better equipped than ever.

Tite Buffalo Bill Fan Wille Col Wm. F. Cody Wil Summit Springs Col. Cody Tall Bull Cara T- Bonch

Funeral services for Janes Bowen held at Kesex

Funeral services over the remains of Janes Bowen, who died at his home in Agosta Sunday morning, were conducted from the Methodist church at Kesex at two o'clock this afternoon. Rev. J. A. Button of Havre officiated. Interment was made in the Easex cemetery.

Janes Bowen Agosta Methodiat Kesex

Home Remedy Promised To Cure Disease Says Cruel

A dubious advertisement extols a "Cent prescription" claimed to purify the blood and remove waste. It describes harsh health effects from illness and urges mixing extracts with meals and water. The noisy text touts a purifying elixir as a universal cure without credible medical backing.

Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony Plans for Cemetery

Memorial committee outlines parade formation at 2 PM with Baker’s band and various lodges marching along South Prospect and Center streets to the cemetery. HH N Quigley to deliver the day’s address followed by Poem Coat of Decoration Day and Gettysburg reading.

Tin G. A. Rt Atarlon South Prospect Street Baker's Company D Baker Marion Co U.K Wayside Lodge No Weat Center Street Praapect Lime City Council Wayside Lodge Sons of Veterans Sons of Veterans Will Form To the Lest of Lime City Council. the Medley Chorus Prospect Street Jetila Cooper Peat G. A. Randall Sollona Cooper Post Grand Mareshall Iowa Center Street State Wouth Suite Street Cemettery Joseph —Klinefelter T. EB Andrews Grand Marshall James W. MaMurstay J. P. Currin John A. Logan 8. N. Titus Marton Public Miss Wlard J. J Crawley Lincoln Harry N. Quigley L. Austin

Schools Close June 3 Secondary Notes On Attendance

The public schools will close June 3 with a plan to elevate student attainment. The board of education opposes Buffalo Bills show in town as a distraction and will not hold classes after early morning. Final week aims to address exams and teacher instructions to principals.

Wiil Board of Vrcation Buffalo Bill Avery Tittle

Notice to Merchants from Fred Schweikert

Marion Ohio May 22 1908 notice stating Fred Schweikert will not be responsible for debris contracted by his wife Emily Schweikert. Signed 5.28-Btpd.

Emily Schweikert Marion Ohio Fred Schweikert

Delaware Class Sees Lydia Maral Deliver Commencement Address

Miss Lydia Maral of Marion, a member of the graduating class at Ohio Wesleyan University, is slated to deliver the commencement address for 130 graduates on Thursday June 1. Noted Methodist speaker Rev Naphtali Luccock of St Louis will also be featured during commencement week events and awards.

Lydia Maral Delaware Nahtall Luccuck Union M. EB. Church St. Louis Ohio Westeyaniversity Gray Chapel Herbert Welch University Isaac Penton Klos D. D Studenae Obastian Association James W. Bashford D. OD Board of Trustees School of Music Tunsday Phi Beta Kappa Society Jase Hall Gam Monnett Literary Societies School of Oratory Whi Nesbit Arewster Edwards Gymnasium Wands Gymnasium Welch Naphtali Luccock Jydia Marah Marlon

Pythian Sisters Elect Officers At East Church Lodge

An East Church street lodge session conferred the order’s degree on two candidates after routine business. Mrs. George Saker became past chief, Mrs. John Bland chief pilot, and other officers were named with installation planned for the first July meeting. Refreshments followed. Foresters alter meeting day to Wednesday.

East Church Street Ta Aension George Saker John Bland Pilet Mary A. Court Albert Cullmount Albert Cullmount ,Excellant Hella Amnager Karl Rels Fieta Thomas

Moving Pictures at the Grand Goebel Tragedy Feature

This evening in Marion the grand presents Goebel tragedy picture for the first time. The film is described as sensational and highly interesting, drawing public attention. Tickets are priced at five cents, with admission reportedly affordable for all patrons.

Marion

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Beatty & Long Oxfords Epicurean Brand F. J. Lusch Grocer N. E. Cor. State ® Center Anthony Turners Chas, Turner & Co Genter Street Ice Man Merion Chattel Loan Co Center St State of Oliw Oty Toledo Lucas County Frank J. Cheney Cheney and Co Hall J. Oweney A. D A. W. Gleason Mall George M. Conan Funeral Services HH. N. Quigley Lodge Kowcusko Lodge GQ C. F Yaatathyt Moving Pictures the Department Cverything Haberman Hardware Co J.M John Jones H. W. Johns Manville Co Cleveland Fred W. Peters Fire Insurance Agency South Main St
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