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The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-06-01

FIFTY CENTS buys a little Wash-Suit lof blue
striped cheviot large sailor color neatly piped in
white, white duck shield, etc.
The quantity is not very large Come this evening If
possible.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-06-01

Frank Sisson, the sixteen-year-
old lad who was arrested for steal
ing a bicycle belonging to Walter
Winfield at Owens Station, was
given hearing in the mayors
court this morning and pleaded
guilty. On account of the youth Of
the prisoner the MAYOR suspended
a .workhouse sentence Of thirty
days and released him after he had
paid fine of So and costs, the
latter amounting to $40. The fine
and costs were paid by William
Ross an uncle Of the boy.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-06-01

law election held during May, 10
towns voted dry and 3 wet
The dry" towns are: Spencer
willie, Dresden, Mt. Victory, Sugar
Grove, Athens, Morristown, Bloom
vile, Waynesfeld, Wiltshire, Harris
burg. The "wets:" Martins Ferry,
Marietta, New London.
During April and May % out OF 30
voted dry" OF these
eight were already dry" and only
one, Malvern, changed from dry to
'iwet. Fifteen wet municipalities
have closed their saloons since APP
ril /.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-06-01

The past week our citizens have
been electrified, dumbfounded, be-
wildered and finally convinced by a
most wonderful occurrence. Every
day reports have reached the public
press and been the chief topic for dis
cussion on our public streets relative
to the surprising and unparalleled
cures of many prominent citizens ac-
complishe by the Boy Phenomenon.
The healing of so many well-known
persons Of ailments, supposed to be
incurable, has attracted the most
widespread attention., and were a
source of wonder and asLonishment
everywhere. In fact, so remarkable
were the results achieved and the
|cures accomplished that they were
almost beyond belief, and not until
facts supported by
Overwhelming evidence OF authenti-
Gated and indisputable proofs were
obtained, would they Se given cred
ence.
But thanks to a discriminating
public and the daily pres1 of Marion,
truth, honest merit and skill have
ltriumphed, and today vital magnetism
and the Boy Phenomenon stand with
out a peer, prominently at the head
of all healing agencies.
His great success not only at the
theater, but at his private office in
the Majestic Hotel, where many won
derful cures are daily effected OF
prominent citizens, whose maladles
were considered hopeless, have gained
for this mere youth not only an envi-
able reputation as the greatest of all
Natural Magnetists, not only the
lplaudits OF the public and the indorse-
iment OF the press and pulpit, but the
personal knowledge. which is more
Gratifying than all, that he has been
able TO restore sight to the blind,
hearing to the deaf, strength to the
weak, caused paralytics to recover the
us of their limbs, rheumatic pains
TO disappear, and above all Danish
that fiend which III the bane of suf.
ltertng woman-newousness
IL Is no worder that pepole un-
acquainted with this phenomenal
power should stand dumbfounded
1with amazemeut when they witness
such cures as we're accomplished on
the public stage and are now being
daily performed at his private office.
When sick is the time we need
the best advice and treatment; there
fore we say, inform yourselves who
are sick; visit his reception parlors
any day and witness with your own
.leyes the healing Of your citizens; 50
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-06-01
SciatiC Rheu ma tism Cured

l.. Wagner, Wholesale Druggist,
Richmond, Va, says: IL had a fear
full attack OF Sciatic Rheumatism.
was laid up almost two months; was
ortunate enough to get Mystic Cure
for Rheumatism. This cured me
after doctors prescriptions had failed
to have any effect. have also heard
of fine results from others who have
used It.
Sold by the Dumble Pharmacy,
opp. Kerr House.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-06-01
|DICKERSON
CHANGES PLEA
Sentenced to the Mansfield
Reformatory.
CUSTODY OF CHILDREN
Awarded to George W. Bells
by the Court.
Daughter Tells the Story Of Mrs.
Belli's Immoral Actions and
order is Changed.

Another chapter IN the case OF
Mildred Bells and Kohler thinner
the couple who were charged with
being guilty of deeds Of a revolt
ing nature when brought into po-
lice court several weeks ago, was
enacted, Friday, when the husband
OF Mrs. Bells was given the Gus
todv of his five small children.
The husband, George w. Bells
was granted divorce from his
wife in the common pleas court of
Crawford county, three years ago.
Judge Tobias awarded the custody
of the five small children to the
wife.
Eva Bells, her 15-year-old daugh-
ter, went to Bucyrus Friday,
with j. H. Eymon. attorney for
the Marion county Humane society
and told the story of her mothers s
actions to the court. After hear
ing the story, the court changed
the former order and ordered the
children turned over to their faith
er. Bells has been paying his
wife alimony since their divorce,
and that part of the order was also
removed. Bells is employed as
railway engineer
Mrs. Bells and Kohler were
arrested several weeks ago on an
affidavit filed in police court by
15-year-old Eva Bells, who told
the police that the couple practiced
their immortality in the presence Of
her and the other children. Kohl
er was bound over to the grand
jury and was indicted. Mrs. Bel
lis is at liberty.
Mrs. Bells admitted to the po-
lice that since being divorced from
her former husband, she and Zim-
mer have been living together as
man and wife. going first from
Bucyrus to Cardington and then to
Marion.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-06-01
TEMPERANCE WAVE
Slowly Spreading Over the Buckeye
State.

There are more temperance peo-
pie than thirsty tcitisens in Ohio,
according to the results of recent To-
cal option elections. Out Of IL Beal
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-06-01
TAX VALUATION
OF THE RAILROADS
Passing Through Marion
County Greatly Increased
AS a Result Thousands of Dollars
will be Added to the
Tax List.

AS result of increases made
in the appraisement of Ohio rail-
road property this year, the tax
valuation of lines in Marion coun-
ty will be raised about $lOO,OOO
above the valuation of last year.
This, coupled with the increase
made in 1906, will make total
ra >, of about quarter ..
million dollars for the two years.
The property of the Pennsylvania
company was az! iaised at meet
ing Of county auditors held III To-
ledo, Friday, the valuation per
mile being boosted from $4,5OO TO
$5 go. The auditors met at To-
cd. ~ .nesday ana appraised the
r. o. C. property. increasing the
valuation from $500 a mile to
$S,25O The 4. & o. G.. has about
four miles or track in Marion
county.
The Pennsylvania was the last
of the Marion county roads tc be
appraised with the exception of
the C. d. & M. the one interur-
ban line in Tie county. The in-
crease of $250.000 in the railroad
tax valuation Cor the past two
years is record breaker, the
raise being easily the largest on
record. 1t will result in adding
thousands Of dollars to the tax
income.
Co,mty Auditor Allen went 10
Toleo Wednesday and remained
over Friday attending both meet
ings held to appraise the Pennsyl-
vania and Y. & o. c..
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-06-01

William c. Dickerson, charged
with horse stealing and grand lar
ceny, appeared in the court of
common pleas Saturday morning
for the second time within two
days for the purpose of changing
his plea of not guilty to guilty.
Friday morning he was brought in
and at the last moment decided to
maintain his plea of guilty. He said
he would fight the case TO the
last ditch.
Dickerson's attorneys told him
that there was absolutely no chance
for his acquittal, and Saturday
morning he appeared and entered
plea of guilty. Judge Young
sentenced him TO the Mansfield
reformatory where he will be taken
early next week.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-06-01


sioners will meet to decide upon
the county levy. They expect to
make a small cut In the levy of
last year. The council expects to
make the city levy Monday even
ing
In the suit of Lovina Slagle
against Frank Hickman, asking
for the foreclosure of a mortgage
Judge Young Saturday morning
sustained the demurrer to the pc
tition. filed by Erdine Hickman He
gave the plaintiff leave to file an
amended petition by June 8.
During the month Of May, the
mayor collected $119.50 in city
and state fines. OF this amount
$1O5.75 goes to the city and 1915
to the state.
Mike OMara was fined $5 this
morning by Mayor Scherff for
drunkenness. Mike was arrested
last night by Officers Bell and
MeDonough.
Mary J. Bonner and others, de-
PENDANTS IN a suit brought by
Jeremiah Jones, have been given
leave to answer by June Is.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-06-01

Final steps toward levying the
annual tax levy will be taken
Monday, when the county commis-
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-06-01

Don't limp around with riieuma-
tism. Electropodes cure. Ask the
druggist. t-th-sat
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-06-01

C. c. Stoltz, who was arrested
yesterday for exceeding the speed
limit in his automobile on Belle
fontaine avenue Thursday after
noon, was fined S. in the mayors
court. Stoltz admitted the truth
of the charge made against him
in the affidavit.
A large number of complaints
have been made TO police headquar-
ers concerning the seorchng of
automobiles and the police are de-
termined to put a stop to the prac-
tice before pedestrians or children
along the streets are run down and
injured. Except in the business
district a speed of fifteen miles an
hour is permitted under the law.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1907-10-17
The oldest efreel in the world b cnl

The oldest street In the world II Cal
cutta's principal th0rougbfare, known
~ Chauringhi. the history Of which
as street can be traced back over
3.G06 years Before that II was a IA.
nous pilgrims way and was in all
probability used az such ages before
tile pyramids were built
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1907-10-17

Employed IN one Of the largest Iron
foundries In Baltimore there is n man
who has wooden leg. None Of his
I,felow workers. however, knew Of this
until recently, so perfectly did the ar
tihcial support take the place of the
missing member.
One day not very long ago something
happened TO the betting i1 the machine
shop. Being an expert mechanic. this
man was sent 10 repair the break lie
climbed up higi ladder with ns much
grace and agility as could any man
with two perfectly sound legs. Bnt
while bnsily engaged on the betting
the ladder slipped from under him.
and, with crash. man and ladder
Innred In n heap on tie door.
The mans head struck against a
iriece 'df machinery. and be was rem
dered uncdhsti6ts Some auc ,cIe.
phone1 for a doctor. fsef0Fe the pllysi-
clan arrived the injured workman re,
gained consciousness. He dt1 not
make any attehiTt % gei pp. however,
but simply fy on ne ad9r with one
Of his legs donlJied ro' hnier hlip
Then the physician came ard made a
hasty examination he pulled tbe rent
iimh from nnder the man. sifaighiened
# out, took one long iook and. turn
ing 10 those gathered round, said
graveiyi
This Is 30 case Tor me gentlemen.
what ibis rlan meets is 30, Doctor.
bat eafpentcrs'- Baltimore News
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1907-10-17
VOLUME XLVlI.
FARMERS

u you can cycrsitprd 10 feed Conean.
italtc Feeds, lilsnnw Everything vnn
produce you are now getting The high.
lest Kind of pucsN iof, and with these
conditions existing, i Is an exceptional
Tune Tor you "a make money. III hy
ioeding you can make one cOw dn tho
work of three, i is greatly 10 your al
vantage, ~ sour investment In one
e1w q only one third, while your profits
are the same less the eos, Of focdine
Your net profits, which are what one i
looking Tor, arr very much more,
Headquarters for Cotton Seed Meal.
nil Meal, Gluten Meal. Corn protcgan,
BIles Founox and Biles Union Grains.
Cash Feed Store,
l. ii. DcuCIl, Mgr.
Telephone. 7-l2
Manchester Depot. VI.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1907-10-17

tatisfied Is a bluff with buff. When
gou come 10 this mans farm again go
right on very slowly. He won't dare
kill you"
"If any man can bluff Tim Portley,"
said the multimlllionaire, rising, with
scowl and firmly set jaw. hes
welcome to do so,"
When Portley returned In the after
noon on his accustomed route, ap-
preaching Perkins farm he again
heard the rattle OF rapid fire. He
ordered bis chauffeur TO slow down
and when within n hundred feet OF
the line Of fire to creep. Hiram was
turning the crank OF his gun.
"If you XIII me-" cried Portley.
''you'll he hanged for murder"
~Ihain't a-tryIn' TO kill nobody. The
law don't hold me responsible for them
as commits suicide by runnin' up ag In
gun mans practicin at a marx
with"
The machine crept on. Hiram pulled
his broad brimmed hat over the eye
nearest the conner 50 as TO obstruct his
view toward the automobile and went
on turning. When II crept into view be
turned his back so that he couldn't see
The automobile came 10 within a few
yards Of the passing ballets and
stopped.
Go on!- roared Portiey to his chauf.
fcur
The chauffeur climbed over 10 the
back seat, icaying the wheel for his
employer. Portley took II and moved
10 within a few feet " the dead line
Hiram was looking away from him az
an angle " 10 negroes, 4 shot q
trife out Of line whisiled ominousiy
near Portley's nose II was the win
Of mnltimiliionaire against simple
farmer. The farmer won. rortiey
backed his machine. turned about and
disappeared Ia a cloud Of dust Hiram
looked after him. There was the same
quIe=cence In his outward appearance.
but close observer would have no-
.iccd a light Ia his eye and slightly
quicker breathing
Perkins method" as II was called.
spread arBoag the farmers and wher-
ever mnn owned property on both
sides of the road be stationed himself
before bis heuse with q weapon. some
with repeating rlaes. some with re
roiycfa. and one lngeniols farmer con
sirBcted . eatapult to throw stones at
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1907-10-17
Samples and Prices.
W.C.LandOn&CO.
Evelynlstrcet.
Rutland, Vt.

great place for himself In the world
The man who feels his life yoke
CALLING him, who does not understand
why the bread and butter question
could not have been solved by one
great creative act instead OF every
mans being obliged to wrench every.
thing he gets from nature through
huru Work tine mnn VINO does not SEQ
great benefcent design and superb
necessity IN the principle that every
one should earn his own living, has
got wrong view OF life and Will
never get the splendid results out OF
his vocation which were intended for
him
The man who does not look upon his
vocation MS n great unfolding, enlarg-
Ing, cultlyating educatlve, eleyatlng
process, the results OF which could
come In no other possible way, has
made very poor guess at life's riddle.
Multitudes of people do not half re-
spect their work. They look upon II
as dlsagreeable necessity for pro-
yiding bread and butter, clothing and
sheltcr--as unavoidable drudgery In.
stead Of as n great man builder q
great life university for the develop
ment OF manhood and womanhood.
They do not see the divinity In tho
spur OF necessity which compels man
TO develop the best thing IN him, 10
unfold his possibilities by his struggle
to attain his ambition, to conquer the
enemies OF his prosperity and his hap
plness They cannot see the curse In
the unearncd dollar which takes the
spur out Of the motive. Work TO them
Is sheer drudgery an unmiiIgated evil.
They cannot understand why the Gre.
ntor did not put bread ready made on
trees. They cannot see that the best
thing IN man has ever been developed
by the necessity of labor. They do
not see the stamina, the grit, the no
bIllty and the manhood IN being forced
to conquer what they get
What pitiabe sight TO see one OF
Gods nobemen. made TO hold up his
head aud TO be king, TO be cheerful
and happy aud 10 radiate power, going
about whining and complaining Of bis
work, apoIoglzing for what be is do.
ing and deplorlng the fact that he
should have 10 work ut all!-Suceess
Magazine
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1907-10-17

and had nccciVod bis check Mr Tort
loys automobile came down the roai
al iis accustomed speed As Il az
rroachcd Hiram Perkins farm Mr.
rortley heard a cracking noisc ans
saw smoke ahead.
whats thatT be asked of hi
chauffeur.
Looks an n soldiers wem nrinl
across the road" replied the chauf
fcur, slowing up,
AZ reduced speed they approachey
the hfng II was ON Hiram Perkins
ground He mad mounted rapid nrt
7 gun of an obsolete pattern on n pile ol
stones four feet from the ground, with
its muzzle pointed az a target set uT
across the road Hiram was laxlly
turning the crank
"Hey you old fool Are you eragyY
yelled Mr rortley
Hiram ceased turning bis crank aud
looked at The automobllist
"Why 40; ! reckon not" he replied,
I'm only shootin az mark"
Go on, peie.s said Nr, Portley 10
his chauffeur.
The automobile gave a few preiimi
nary pufis, and Perkins began again
TO turn his crank. sending storm Of
bullets across the road. The chauffeur
shut of in a hurry.
What do you mean" roarcd Port
ley by monopolizing the road in that
fashionT
Who's monopolizin' the roadr' ask
ed Hiram, ceasing 10 turn the crank
"You. firing that thing across IT.
'I'm shootln at mark peaceable.
own twenty acres on this side and
eighty on the other side. Reckon Tvo
got a right to do what ! please on my
own property"
you haven't right TO obstruct tho
road"
II amt touchin' the road"
Portley was puzzled, but only for 0
moment He was sure of the farmers
motive.
"How much do you want to stop
your practlcing when ] want TO pass
your farmY
There was n world of calm intensity
In Hiram's tone md manner as he re
piled;
"You hain't got money enough to
stop my prnctIein' at any time"
Mr. Portley refralned from further
argument. He felt sure that II he
couldn't buy his way from the farmer
he could buy II through lawyer. Ha
gave orders to his chauffeur to turn
and hurried back in no good humor TO
take another road, doubling the dis
tance TO the city. On reaching II he
went straight to his lawyers Office,
told how Hiram Perkins was monopo
lizing the highway and asked how h0
should proceed.
There's no law" said the lawyer
''to prevent man firing on his own
even n the highway runs
through It,"
"What No law TO keep him from
me as pass his farm?"
"If he shoots you Intentionally, it's
II unintentlonally, you have
In action for damages"
81 don't want no damages after I'm
iend,' exclaimed MFR. Portiey, IN his
Irritation dropping into the double
Negative of his earlier years.
"The only way | see out OF It," the
lawyer went on, looking at the ceiling
SIS TO meet what am
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1907-10-17
Hiram
Perkins
Cure.
By y. 4. MhebeL
Copyright 1907 " r. A Mitchell

THRRE are two pictures extani
of Timothy por,ey. the one IN
which be stands among n group
of packing house employees In
high boots. trousers and wooien shirt,
The other IN which be Is dressed In the
height n fashion, his natural norid
complexion subdued by the artist The
first was Tim Portley, butcher. The
second is Timothy portley. m0ltlmIl.
lionhire He would give a thousand
dollars for each Of the group pictures
10 burn them.
ror,lcy lived mos, Of the year In his
country place twenty miles from the
city. Time was when he hadn't .
nickel 10 take him, tired and hungry.
home from his work in the evening.
Now there are express trains running
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1907-10-17
Autumn and Fall Display.
Tailor Made Suits, Goats, Wraps,
Fur Coats, Fur Muffs, Fur Neck
Pieces, Skirts, Waists,
PettiCoats, etc.

Special attention is directed to our latest mode
80 and So inch tailored coat suits. Goats
fitted and semi-htted and modelled gracefully
Well shaped, satin lined, skirts perfect cut
well hanging, wide folds, beautiful braiding,
new designs, rich material and exquisite
finish make them the most interesting of the
season.
Ladies' ClOaks.
These garments are Of the most superior material,
in all the color tones snug-hed and and semhtted,
shapey easy Styles Finished in the best possible
ner by expert talors.
Kisses and Children's
Box Coats and Military Coats are worthy Of your
special attention In black, brown, grey, blue
and red in great variety.
KEYSTONE OF OUR SUCCESS
THE BEST POSSIBLE VALUES.
ROSS-HuntreSS Co.
Corner West and Grove Streets,
Rutland. Vermont
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1907-10-17
poRTLEy BACKED HIS MACHINE.

LAW was Violated; no automoblist was
injured Persons driving their ma
chimes on the road at a moderate rate
never heard OF saw any firing, ana
many of them wondered while passing
Perkins farm TO what use he could
possibly nnt his Old rapid fire gun,
I Daisy Burton will limp all her life
and will find 1t hard If she has TO
make her own living. There are those
among the farmers wives women can
see further ahead In such matters
than men--who declare that the day
will come when she viii have n strong.
level headed husband 10 work for her
In Hiram Perkins.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1907-10-17
RESPECT YOUR WORK.
Don't Go at II complaininsIy, but Put
Your Heart In H.

II ought not 10 be necessary 10 ask
a man II he likes his work. The ra
dance OF his face should tell that.
His very buoyaney and pride In bis
work, the spirit Of unbounded eniliu-
hlasm and zest, ought 10 show that
lie ought to DE SO 10 love with his
work that he would find his greatest
delight In II, and this Inward Joy
should light up his whole being.
A test OF the quality Of the lndIyid-
pa Is the spirit IN which he docs biz
work. II he goes 10 II grndglngly. Ike
o slaYe. pnGer lle lash. II he feels the
drtilgcy IL IT, II his enthusiasm and
'ioyG for i DO not lift Il out Of com.
iihchnets and make Il q delight instead
81 bore. be viii never make very
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1907-10-17
Kisses and Children'S S

The rate OF one every five seconds. No
tees were put up along the road that
ten miles an hour was the limit of
speed allowed. All automobiles run
ming faster We're sure TO find some
farmer who, apparently realizing that
Uncle Sam needed to produce n nation
of marksmen, had set up n target
across the road and was sure TO be
practlclng when the biggest and fast
est machine passed. Some automobil-
lists drove faster than ever slowing up
at the danger point, but they We're re-
ported by the farmers to those doing
the practicing and on the next trip
were obliged to turn back, losing the
right to use the road altogether No
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1907-10-17

Then yQ1r hUe41 eas'i giks Up
bis ciul3T qucrie3 'hr friend
NO repiie1 The ratieai youug wife.
~and ] doa'f propose % give up mine. ="
~Yourri Why didn't know yoa
had ore
Neither docs b.. int tae next time
BE- colnes home late ff9r his ~ b. %
hand with mine --Catholie Standard
and Times.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1907-10-17

"That fellow" said Tcte DE veau, "ia
always getting Off the old Joke about
the dilliculty of finding woman's
pocket."
Bet, you know" LOlgn0n explain.
ed smiling, "he married rich Wife
Exchange.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1907-10-17

"Now, | don't suppose" said Miss
rassay eoyly, that you could guess
my age"
Really" replied Mr. Meanwell, ~
wouldn't like 10 I'd be sure to-
or guess too high" - Philadelphia
Press