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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1908
Page
8
C W Eldredge presents three Local Option Lectures using a Stereopticon on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday evenings in the Big Tent A Local Option Mass Meeting at the Presbyterian Chapel on Lee Street Thursday evening the 17th at 730 pm with speakers Rev Geo M Rourke and Geo N Uhler
Elegant home setting praised for refined display as Noblaco Sugar Waters are served at lunches and Wabisco Sugar Waters hailed as delightful confections. The note hints at a fair in Richwood from September 15 to 18.
The opening day sermon by Rev. F. E. Zechlel at the Central Christian Church drew a large attentive crowd. He urged Christ came to seek and save, stressing personal responsibility, and urged members not to be ashamed of the Gospel.
The Marion Ohio Board of Public Service notes the death of George Schoenlaub a longtime member and officer of the board. It expresses deep sympathy to his family and directs publication of this resolution in local newspapers, acknowledging his loyal service and upright conduct.
Community fair plans include races baseball tournament special attractions and sports events with all departments promoting fall activities. Official notices show dates September 15 16 17 18 with events to run through the week.
A large force of workmen began renovating the Grand Opera House in Marion with new carpets, seating, and heating. J Sullivan, temporary stage manager, says an early grand reopening is planned for next month with top attractions and syndicate engagements lined up. The theater aims to be a premier venue, drawing Marion audiences with high quality shows and a full season after the renovation.
Residents report vivid northern lights visible on several evenings last week and this week, with green red and yellow hues described. Observers note clear displays on Wednesday and Friday nights, while city dwellers plan to seek fleeting glimpses despite cool, windy conditions.
The letter details financial strains if Marion County voters opt for prohibition on September 2. It projects $161.20 returned to each of four liquor dealers, cites state reimbursements, employment losses for brewery workers, store vacancies, and tax strain. It warns of deficits, county debt, and pressure to borrow to balance budgets. It notes election uncertainty and economic hardship for laborers and merchants. TAXPAYER comments on shoe sale prices at Beatty & Long.
The Feantes Ward W. GC T. U will hold a Tuesday afternoon program at Lincoln Park to receive new members and memorialize Anna W. Clerk and other Union members who died this year. The meeting features devotional, songs, and a memorial service with invited attendees and special cars from Interurban station at 2 o'clock.
Funeral services for George Browswort were held at Ipwerth-M church at noon with many local and out of town relatives in attendance. Blue Lodge of Mavens and Marion commandery escorted the procession. May D. Il. Valley officiated. After the services the body was taken to the depot for transfer to Golem Ohio where Lotermiont will be held. Local mourners included KK Abler James Phillis W T Jones W Tt Waddell Charles Sichaffner and George Von Stein.
A large family reunion for the children of Mr. and Mrs. Levi Barri was held at their home on Seffner Avenue. Twelve children attended, including seven sons and five daughters, with relatives from nearby areas. About thirty-six people joined the gathering, sharing a noon meal at the family table and a sumptuous repast.
In Squire Gompt's court this morning two men named Hittacertins pleaded guilty to an old age ride on Pennsylvania trains. They were fined 5 dollars and costs before being ordered held at the county jail until fine and costs are paid. Newtty and Long advertise low shoe prices inviting shoppers.
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