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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1908
Page
5
Alarm spreads as the county faces severe drought and dwindling water supplies. The Marian community reports limited rainfall since August 17, with wells running low and farmers conserving heavily. The Water Company struggles to provide water and may resort to further measures if rain does not arrive.
The Harmonie society of Salema held its regular monthly meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Josyph Schneider on South Prospect street. Attendance was large, business transacted, refreshments served, and a good social time enjoyed. The next meeting is planned at Mr. and Mrs. Wil lhem Ballentive's home on Bellefortalue avenue.
Miles Miller and Frank H Kotchie wed at Dr J J Hensley home Wednesday night at 8. The couple, both from farming families west of the city, plan to live on a Green Camp Pike farm. A dancing class at Sehwinger’s hall Friday September 15.
George Brown longtime local figure dies at home on Baker and Cancer streets after more than three weeks with Brights disease. Born in Galena Ohio on April 29 184? he built a career in hay rake and hand cart businesses then retail and insurance. Survived by widow and brother Charles Brown of Birmingham Alabama. Funeral arrangements not yet completed.
Phill Sweney, son of Busby P. Sweney and a popular apprentice at Marion Steam Shovel Shops, was seriously cut when a shaft broke while he ran a machine shortly before 8 o clock Thursday morning. He received a deep gash on the cheek below the right eye requiring eight stitches after arterial bleeding. he is resting safely and improving.
A large company of friends and relatives gathered at Green Camp for a pleasant day. A noon dinner was served by hosts Mr and Mrs Adam Goyer. Guests included Mr and Mrs Henry Goyer and grandson Paul Augustine of Marion, Mr and Mrs George Yoxer of Moleland township, Mr and Mrs Charles Hoch of Owens, Mr and Mrs Ed Selter of Lynn, Mr and Mrs Jerry Loek and daughter of Green Camp, Mr and Mrs Hiram Anet and family, Mr and Mrs C F Keller of Waldo, Mr and Mrs L Keller of Lynn, Mr and Mrs George Freeman of Sue fon, Mr Ed Weaver of Acme Township, Master Frank Keppler of Green Camp, and Mr H Keller and daughter Gladys of Waldo. The afternoon featured music and games, with popcorn and watermelon served before departure as the host couple planned to leave Green Camp soon.
An advertisement proclaims rapid cure for rheumatism in a day and neuralgia in two to three days using a remedy by Dr penneny Kener for RacUTAs. It claims to remove the cause and produce immediate relief, noting initial benefit from the first dose. Sold for 76 cents and $1 at The Dambie Pharmacy opposite Kerr House.
A partial list of unclaimed letters for September 1908 includes items directed to women such as Amanda Pown and others. The notice records the unclaimed status and directs recipients to follow local post office procedures for collection.
Ava Boger seven year old son of Mr and Mrs Boger of South Prospect street burned his right foot at home after a coffee pot upset. He received attention from a physician. The Florence Nichards W OT U met at the oley MB church Wednesday afternoon and discussed plans for the present jrial option campaign. The regular political business was also considered with Mr C G Howley elected as an additional delegate to the State WWU conversion at Akron October 7 8 and 9. The local option calendar for Bat May and Sunday follows with speakers including Rev Pletcher Wharton Allegheny PA Tev W Barnes Delaware addressing the tent meeting Sunday at 2 o'clock and Senator Hawy W Crist of Delaware and Prof R Eh Miller of the O WU at Delaware delivering talks.
An event listing notes a dance tonight at Behwingar’s Hall featuring a mellow orchestral ensemble. Local musicians perform in a lively venue, inviting attendees for an evening of dancing and music.
Charles E. Perry resigns as manager and the board of directors assumes control for an indefinite period to repair and recondition the Grand Opera House. Renovations include rewiring, relaying, carpet repairs, stage fixtures, and fresco cleaning while Perry plans to remain in music and piano business.
Advertisement claims deafness caused by catarrh can be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure with the promise of a $100 reward for any case it cannot cure. It explains the ear tube inflammation as the cause and urges readers to request free circulars and use Hall's Family Pills for constipation, reflecting a period peptic remedy claim.
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