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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1908
Page
8
Rev Idleman spoke at Bout Prospect tent urging votes against liquor. He warned saloons corrupt society, linked gambling and crime, and urged cleanups via temperance, citing examples from lore and local impact on liberty and taxation.
Georg Schoenlaub, longtime Marion resident and civic leader, died after seven weeks of illness. Born September 6, 1856, he helped establish the city’s sewer system and served as a grocery clerk before holding public service roles. Funeral services are Sunday at 1 p.m. at the family home and 2 p.m. at Lutheran Church. Surviving relatives include his widow Mary, two children Anni and Elmer, a son Johann, three brothers, and three sisters. Burial at Marion cemetery.
Thomann J. McMurray, a Marion business pioneer and former sulky company head, died of a heart attack at Central Emergency Hospital after a brief illness. Born March 2, 1841, in Strubenville, he served in the Civil War, built the McMurray Sulky Company, held bank and loan roles, and was active in local politics and civic projects. He left a widow and several children, with plans for a grand residence in Dayton, Florida.
A special line of new elastic belts announced with price notes and novelty hand purses priced 25c 50c and 1.00. One case of men's black socks guaranteed for three months in a box of six pairs priced 75c.
A large all linen Damask Towel Wemstitched at 25¢ with this jot of Damask Towels we are selling fifty dozen fine duck towels, some Jat linen, some union, both plain hemmed and hem stitched all at $2.85 per dot, or 25c each. The towels are all full size and well worth thirty-five cents.
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