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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1908
Page
5
A city wide Sunday schools meeting arranged a large union picnic to celebrate Marion Park opening. The event, June 18, at Lincoln Park, will feature Baker's band, athletic events, a grand evening concert, and a traditional festival. Eight thousand attendees expected if weather cooperates.
A historical notice proclaims Buffalo Bill's Wild West and Rough Riders exhibition will showcase authentic broncho busting with real cowboys from the western frontier. It emphasizes genuine staging, perilous riding, and the last of the plouresque American cowboy era as ranges close.
The Central Fire department tackled a small blaze at Israel Bansman’s South Prospect Street residence after sparks from a neighboring well digger smoking stack ignited a roof fire. Firefighters laid one hose line. damage was about $100 but flames were checked before major destruction.
Marion High School seniors traveled to Delaware by Interurban for a day at Greenwood Lake. They enjoyed a noon park spread, boating, and various amusements before returning home late.
A fragmented notice highlights dental care options with reduced pain and lower costs. Modern Dentistry promotes comfort through improved techniques, claiming fewer visits and moderate charges for treatments.
Dr Sonnanstine located at 210 1 2 West Gonter Street near Adam's Express Office in the district.
In a series of cases in the common pleas court today, Opal Krenkler seeks a divorce from N. Krenkler who is enlisted in the U S Navy and stationed in Santa Barbara California. He contests several allegations and says he cannot attend the hearing. A separate case involving Anna Sehwelkert seeks cruelty charges with the defendant declared under legal age, prompting a court to appoint a guardian, with Fred W. Warner proposed as guardian. Also filed a bill of particulars in the American Sewer Pipe versus Ohio Lumber and Clay Company suit, seeking $35 50 from a prior account.
Eastern Star members visited Gali Tuesday evening with a cordial reception and pleasant refreshments. In So x new ski lodge of the Relccaths a social hour and snacks filled the lodge hall. Lime City Council planned the Memorial Service at Shelby next Sunday. Sons of Veterans held a Monday session addressing routine business. Red Men gathered for a well attended meeting last night. Marion Judge No 70 F and A M to meet Friday to confer the masters degree.
Harry Hastings was injured when a heavy casting dropped onto his foot at the Marlon Steam Shovel shop on Tuesday afternoon. He endured severe pain and received surgical care from a local physician and will be laid up for some time.
Constable attached property and wages of local residents in Mrs Colla M Wilson debt cases. Wilson represented the Lilly Hennedy company and ran cures with a money back guarantee, then left town for Gallon without settling patients. Creditors sought payment by attaching debtors, but many preferred paying through property seizure to avoid litigation.
Lodge Motes Wanby Lodge No 61 Knights of Pythias convened with large attendance. After initiation duties, one candidate received the first degree. Officers were nominated and the annual election is set for next Tuesday night. Thirty two Lydia chapter members were present.
Miss Luella Fetter of Reed Avenue hosted M.S.G. club members with music embroidery and refreshments. Miss Daud Smith won first prize in a spelling contest. Guests included Mrs. G. Lowe Edna Ream and Mary Allinson. Next meeting set at Mrs. Lillian Berry’s Greenwood Street home. Sewing circle members entertained by Mr. G. Rosenberg and Mrs. B. Oppenheimer on Booth State Street. Miss Mandie Schults to entertain the Tattlers club for Miss Mac Tite’s upcoming marriage to Mr. Way Vaughan.
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