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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1908
Page
8
A Crawford County meeting in Bucyrus featured Carl Anderson of For tor a cordial reception by Huryruk unionists and other workers. Anderson defended labor rights and democratic ideals while his temperance allies and supporters pressed for broader union backing amid political intrigue and local campaign chatter.
A local campaign report discusses claims of bowel and health remedies, mentions Mr Anderson and rival figures like Mouser, Beer, and Husted. It cites county influence, temperance activism, and political strategies in Crawford and surrounding areas. The piece references an election context and names several residents challenging the status quo.
In a morning page contest, Ruby Wilson correctly answered a series of clues amid the Hill ad page. She won an order for $1.00 after mis-spellings and correct solutions, recalling the ongoing engagement with readers and the ad sections.
Auctioneer O W Sells will auction all public sales at reasonable prices. Guarantees satisfaction. 423 West Center. Phone 57%. 10-8 Borpa Moet meat Ratore Candy Shop A 1s tt Beatty Long Comfort shoe
State of Ohio Toledo Lucas County. Frank J Cheney sworn as senior partner of J Cheney Co declaring the firm will pay one hundred dollars for each case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Sworn Dec 6 1886 by Notary A W Gleason. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and affects blood and mucous surfaces. Send for testimonials. Sold by druggists. The Family Pills for constiation.
A Jackson club regular gathering will convene at Democratic Headquarters on East Capier Street. Prominent local candidates are expected to attend and deliver remarks. The evening promises a large turnout with talks on current politics and other important business for the community.
Members of the Woman's Home Missionary societies from Richwood will attend the district Epworth League convention in Richwood next Friday. Delegates from Billings include Mrs. Langhon, Sue Jennie, Mr. B C Wright, Mrs. H G Shumaner, Mrs. W B Everett, and others. Also appears an unrelated ad offering a $7.60 all wool skirt at a bargain.
A fragment hints at a Mirror column request for a lively reminiscence or opinion piece from a bygone era with quirky phrasing and a focus on local wit and community tastes.
Nearing a dry period, druggists across the city sign an agreement to halt dispensing whiskey and hard liquor after October 28 to avoid legal charges. Saloon and soft drink parlor operators plan to stay open, storing beer and liquor stocks for winter, prompting fears of Sunday closures and a possible bitter battle between factions.
The Man of the Hour, starring Willem A Brady and Joseph Grimmer, is scheduled for Thursday evening October 22 at the Grand. The production promises famous lines and a strong company of well known actors, with jokes built around the chicken crossing the road line that has elicited much laughter.
A garbled note references a Grand Opera House event on Thursday October with Alderman Phelan speaking in response to Mayor Bennett. The piece hints at political tension and a story of a young man winning back love amid civic drama.
Noted ventriloquist Pete Baker will appear at the Marion Family Theater during the fraternal week with manager Baum lauding the debut. The L. C. Philips introduces novelty stunts with Helen Walters, soprano, and Frank Lorengo and company in a comedy routine. An entire bill change is planned for the latter part of the week.
Jesner Thomas, a Tongville farmer, was shot in the left calf by neighbor John Gasterlay near Longville Sunday morning as they hunted rabbits. The wound tore away a portion of bone. he fainted, was attended by a passerby, then treated by Dr F M Taldwit and gradually recovered. Thomas is manager of the James Uneapher farm at Longville and son of C. Thomas.
The colored residents of the city lease the former City Mission room to create an independent club. The first meeting is set for the evening with J. T. Heitley and Jen Stradner invited to speak, marking a new civic effort by local colored voters.
Bucyrus residents and visitors are listed in a string of personal notices. Names include Minnie D. Rayl hosting friends, Branley Strayer traveling to Ada, Aline Anna May Robinson visiting J Vene capher, and Roy Wiant returning from Columbus to see his parents. Several others are noted as visiting, attending or staying with relatives, with typhoid fever mentioned for T. Murphy’s son and college students at Ohio Wesleyan University.
The Tally Way club plans its first seven up party of the season on Wednesday November 1 with Dr Parler's orchestra from Columbus providing music. The event marks the seventeenth anniversary of the organization. Canby Lodge No 1 Knights of Pythias will entertain with stag soda. Wednesday evening.
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