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The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-09-01
Are OUT FOR
The SIGNERS
Petitions Circulated in Each
Precinct.
BRIGHT and EARLY
Local Option Forces were
Put to Work.
Many of the Late Sleepers were
Hauled Out of Bed aad asked to
Write Their Names.

WitD the purpose in view Of com
pleting the work within the shortes,
possible time, nearly 800 temperance
workers of Marion county commence
ed work this morning securing sigma
lures to petition for local op-
ton election.
In every precinct in the county
and In every township the workers
were out early and many late sleep
ers were hauled out oi pea TIE on
ganization of .the local option forces
Is most complete and the work will
le continued until at least
names have been signed to the pc
tltions.
When this Is done the petitions viii
be certified TO the judge of the
Common Pleas Court or the county
commissioners. The law provides
that the election must be held not
less than twenty nor more than thir-
ty days after the petition mas been
certified to the co,.rt. As II Is prob
able that the petition win have the
required number Of signatures, the
temperance workers say, the cleo
tlon viii probably be held during the
first week in October. The campaign
Is expected to be tine most vigorous
ever waged in the county.
In every township outside OF the
city and in every precinct there is
a very complete organization, headed
Inv a chairman. These committees
hold meetings at frequent interva' S
TO plan the work in conjunction with
the executive committee which has
charge OF the county as a unit Dur
ing the next few weeks there will be
numerous meetings held and some
prominent speakers will be here.
The temserance workers nave no
hesitancy dn discussing their plans
ana they are confident of meeting
with success when the question is
but to a vote of the the people, On the
other hand. the LIQUOR interests are
working quietly but with not a whit
less determination than are their OPP
moments. Both organizations Will be
wei equipped on election day and
Il Is expected that the largest vote
ever polled in Marion county WIZ
be brought out.
The question at issue is one ol
vital interest aud at the present time
II Is the one big topic OF discussion
ON the streets and in all places
where crowds congregate. There have
been many bets made on TIE result
fothe election, all teyen money al
no one will give odds,
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-09-01
Who're Women can,t Get orink.

Where Women Can't Get a Drink.
Cumberland, in your good state Of
Maryland, is about the only town in
the United States where they will not
furnish a lady with glass of beer,
wine or Intoxicating spirit of any
kind" said G. j. Brooks, of Philadel-
phia.
1T makes no difference whether
the lady Is alone or duly accompan-
led by her husband, she simply cant
get any liquid refreshment. was
at one of the leading hotels In Cum
berland last week with my wife, and
ordered two bottles of beer, think
ing to have her consume one OF
them, but when | ordered the waiter
to fll two glasses he politely told me
that the Heating license bill prohib-
tied ladies from being served with
drinks OF that character. Baltimore
American.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-09-01
WOMEN OYSTER oArHEaIas.
Many Have Made Small Fortunes at
the Work in France.

The work Of oyster collecting and
culture is most unsuitable for wo-
men, but in France, owing to its ted
ious nature, 1t does not appeal to
men.
Often from an early hour in the
morning till late into the evening the
women are standing up to the knees
In water, with a strong sun beating
down on them. The result is that
never year passes without some of
them going mad and having to be
hurried away to the asylums.
The work is well paid as indeed It
ought to be, while in the case of the
few who own beds the profits are
large and small fortunes are quickly
amassed Life.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-09-01
Mixed Pickles,

Bishop Knox once explained that
"Mr. McKenna's sword was an over
loaded pistol which, being hung up In
q tight corner lest 1t should burst. pre-,
tended to be dead until it got up and
trotted home on the friendly back OF
the bishop of st. Asaph." But 1t Is in
political debate, especially In the house
of commons, that the mixed metaphor
flourlshes most luxuriantly. The flood
gates Of irrellgion and intemperance
are stalking arm in arm throughout
the land" This bill effects such a
change that the last leap in the dark
was a mere flea bite" THAT is the
marrow OF the educational act. and 1t
will not be taken out by DR.. Clifford or
anybody else. 1t Is founded on gram
lte foundation and speaks In voice
not TO be drowned in sectarlan clam
or" "The question of moisture In to-
bacco is thorny subject and has long
been bone of contention. Manches.
ter Guardian.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-09-01
carmlne Ink.

A good carmine ink for drawing
pictures on place cards is made in
this manner: Take a little carmine
and mix with dissolved gum arabic
and add aqua ammonia. When too
thick dilute with ammonia. 1t will
flow freely while writing.
Blue ink is made with ferrocyanide
of iron, commonly called Chinese
blue, obtainable at any drug store.
1t is ground with binoxolate of pot
ash and diluted with water. Usually
gum arabic is added to all inks for
decorative purposes.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-09-01
Wifely Curiosity.

"Henry, dear, tried on a suit OF
your clothes the other day, and 1t fitted
me TO perfection"
"AIay ask your object in taking
such liberty with my garments?"
"Why, Belle Greene said she heard
Tommy Tolliver say that you wasn't
much bigger than shrimp, and was
just wondering how big a shrimp is."-
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-09-01
Alike In One way.

"He's quite wealthy and prominent
now" said Mrs, Starvem, "and they
say he rose practically from nothing"
We'll, wellr' remarked Mr.. Border.
THAT'S just what rose from-at the
breakfast table this morning."-LOndon
Answers.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-09-01
Those Amiabls Creatures.

Maud-Thls Is my engagement ring
Isn't it lovely? Edith-Perfectly ador-
able! How generous Fred was 10 give
you such Il valuable one! And 10
think that folks say that your father
paid for it!-noston Transcript.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-09-01
oven Shovel.

A common shingle will be found a
great convenience for taking hot pans
from the oven. Cut the thin end
six inches wide. From the end cut
a handle 1six inches long by two
wide. Bore a hole in the handle and
hang it back of the stove where it
will always be ready for use.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-09-01
A cleanslnn Mouth waoh.

One ounce OF tincture OF orris, one
ounce of alcohol one-halt ounce OF
peroxide OF hydrogen, twenty drops
of peppermint. Put a few drops IN
a small glass OF water and rinse the
mouth thoroughly. The mixture
should be kept in colored glass
bottle and In a dark place. The
hydrogen heals all menth sores.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-09-01
To the Grave in a CAP.

The eccentric life of the late Horatio
Bright, wealthy retired manufacturer
of Sheffield, England, was no more &C.
centric than his funeral,
Before daybreak an ordinary cab
drove up to the door of his house, and
his body, contained in a plain coffin,
was placed in il A second cab carried
party of undertakers' men, and they
were driven over the bleak moorland
to the village of Moscar, six miles
away, where Mr., Bright many years
ago erected magnificent mausoleum
to shelter the collins of his first wife
and his son. He used to sit in II for
hours beside the collins.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-09-01

10 the nations insist on lighting, as
last resort the czar should eX-
plain to them in detail just how IL
feels TO be whipped,
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-09-01
Get Rid Of Mice.

Use fsrmaldehyde in the house
freely It will not hlnt anything,
Then shut the house up tight for
half day. The mice will leave.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-09-01

The dogs of war are doing so much
growing they will be hoarse long be-
fore the lighting begins.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-09-01

InqMring Boy--Nla. what did the
moths eat before Adam and Eve wore
clothes ?-EXchange.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-09-01

Cn the top wave on public favor
ADMIRAL COFFEE.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-09-01

Any man can attract attention In q
small town by riding home in hack.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-19
Mrs. Orson Page

Another one of the oldest settlers has
gone from US. On Saturday evening at
about seven o'clock Mrs Orson A. Page,
who for over SIS years has been one Of
our respected citizens, after years of poor
health died, having for little over two
weeks been suffering from an attack of
pneumonia.
Tamerson Reminton was born in Genoa,
N Y, Oct z, 1929, being 20 years and
5 months old at the time of her death.
She was married to o A Page Oct S,
1852, coming to Michigan with her hus-
band from the state of New York imme-
datey after their marriage, settling upon
their farm, then a wilderness. making it
one of the finest farms in Boston town
ship.
To them were born three children, two
SOILS, Percy r., who resides near the old
home; Herbert L. of Grand Rapids, and
Adel, who married F. Griffith, died in
884. Miss Myrtle Griffith one of the
teachers at Oiyet, granddaug was
nome to attend the funeral.-Saranac Ad-
yertlser.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-19
MASONS ENTERTAIN
Ionia Lodge Came with special Ira n
TO Visit SILK City-Fine Banquet

A special train brought sixty eight
members of the Ionia Masonic lodge to
Beldng Tuesday evening, having accept
ed an invitation from the fraternity here
to make visit and do the work in
the Master Mason degree. Charles A
Ireland. the master of the lodge, was in
charge of the visiting brethren. They
were fine lot Of gentlemen and the work
they did was certainly executed in man.
ner which came very close to being above
criticism. A number of the old members
who had seen the work many times said
they had never known it to be done better.
They we're warmly congratulated by
brothers on every hand.
In the banquet room the ladies Of Doric
Chapter had prepared a great feast and
covers for $50 we're laid. The tables
were finely decorated and supplied with
the choicest of the land and the ladies
waited upon the guests in fine style. while
serving hot chicken pie supper. They
were highly complimented for the excel
lent service.
Worshipful Master VIM Anderson, IN
an appropriate speech extended warm
welcome, making every guest feel COM
Portable
After supper n. j. Leonard as toast
master rounded up the bunch and pro-
gram Of song and speeches was in order
Thane Benedict and John Raymond sang
solos, G A. Ireland, E. B. Lapham, Fred
Cutler, H. E Powell and Mayor John F
Bible Of lonia we're called out and made
short speeches in love feast sort of way
which seemed to strike responsive chord
In the hearts Of all the boys They re-
turned home at 3 o'clock a. m.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-19

Extracts from Heredity and the child
by Louise c. Purington. M D.
TIE crown childhood must rest first on
the parents in prophecy and preparation:
they are instruments in a new creation.
features, traits. tastes and habits mold
and fashion and even determine character.
Indeed the problem Of heredty is the
Influence of physical relations upon moral.
Edward Everett Hale tells US that in
his boyhood it was a rule. and always
obeyed, that the children must report al
home as soon as school was done. the
children were guarded from the tempta-
tons of the street.
Judge Ben B. Lindsey says Of those
who go wrong, nine-tenths may be traced
to the carelessness of parents
Playtime was also guarded in the home
Of Edward Everett Hale. Especially after
tea, it was the rule that there should be
no noisy games, the evening was spent
around the big table under the big lamp,
The parents were companions and play
mates and the play was often purposefuls
inventive original, individual character
istcts we're brought out, prophecy Of
the scholar and divine. the author, and
chaplain Of the United States Senate.
Heredity accounts for genius, for un-
usual brain capacity with striking in
tellecsual powers. Harriet Beecher Stowe
at the age Of twelve, wrote composition
on the subject Can the immortality Of
the soul be proven by the light Of nature, "
and another THE difference between the
natural and moral sublime" These were
prophesies of deep thinking and of the
mastery part Mrs. Stowe was to play in
bringing to pass one Of the greatest Of
reforms.
Mary A. Livermore, when a girl, listen
ed to sermon in which the preacher
said: Few Of the large joys Of life are
let on long leases, so it is well to cultivate
an under growth OF small pleasures
Young as was" said Mrs Livermore,
81 had begun to feel the WEAKNESS Of life
and that my future might be somewhat
dreary" She determined to cultivate
small pleasures. Soon she had chance
to read all the books in the town library
by simply going every afternoon and dust
ing them, she wrote synopsis Of Of each
volume read, with marginal notes-a col
lection Of eighty scrap books.
These she kept until few years before
her death when she consigned them to
the flames 81 might have left the synop-
ses." said Mrs. Livermore, "but those
marginal comments. They contain a
a record Of my most intimate thoughts
and feelings for many years could not
leave them for any one to see." In spite
OF this the lesson abldes.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-19
A GRAND SUCCESS

Opening of The Hubs New Double
store Drew Immense Crowds
Saturday was very beautiful day and
our streets were literally thronged with
people. One point, however. seemed to
be the mecca toward which the eyes of
all turned, and this point was The Hubs
new double store. Tasty invitations and
advertisements had called the
attention of people far and near to the
grand opening and the people were there
Each Of the various departments was
carefully inspected by the guests Of the
day and the modern mode of handling
ready made clothing was pleasing to all.
The new line Of Varsity" shoes also at
tracted the attention Of the people and
many pairs Of shoes found their way from
the store on this. their opening day.
Each guest was invited to place his or
her name on register provided for the
occasion and the ladies were handed a
souvenir in the form OF hand mirror
while the gentlemen we're gwen fine
aluminium pocket comb. Even young
America was not forgotten, as fine pic
ture OF Theodore Roosevelt, Jr and his
fayorite horse was given to the boys and
girls.
The store had been previously remod :
elled and reprinted and was the picture
of beauty. while the four large display
windows. which had received their decora
tons at the hands of Lauron j Myers
our resident window dresser, added much
to the beauty and attractiveness of the
place More than 1000 people visited
the store. The Banner joins with the
many friends of the genial young proprie-
tor, Vern c. Divine, in wishing The Hui
the best there is.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-19

Many people wonder why they do not
receive post cards from their friends, who
say they have sent them through the
mails; and many also wonder why their
cards, when posted, are not received by
their friends. Perhaps the following may
have something to do with the trouble
The law says: Post cards and postal
cards mailed under cover of sealed en-
velopes are chargeable with postage at
the first class rate, two cents an ounce
or fraction thereof; if enclosed in unsealed
envelopes they are subject to postage ac-
cording to character Of the message, at
the first class rate If wholly or partly in
writing, where the third class rate, one
cent for each two ounces or fraction
thereof IL entirely Of print, and the post
age should be affixed to the envelope
covering the same. Postage stamps af-
fixed TO such cards enclosed in envelopes
having an opening exposing the stamps
can not be recognized in payment Of post
age thereon.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-19
the Irish Ideal
By Joseph w. Cavan.
Copyright. 1908. by
Joseph w. Cavan.

sure his hearers that light is burning
In Erin that evening which will never
be extingufshed. He has confounded
the Druids and turned the tables upon
them and their doctrines in presence of
the kings and the chieftains of the ma
ton.
One remarkable instance of Patrick's
extraordinary cleverness and of his
readiness to avail himself of a simple
illustration In order to bring convic-
ton home to his hearers comes down
to us from his day. While the young
missioner is discussing the doctrine
of the Trinity one of the Druid priests
interrupts him by challenging Patrick
to explain how there are three Gods in
one.
This is evidently quite poser to the
iliterate pagans who sit around the
royal circle. Patrick, suiting the ac-
ton to the word, stoops down and,
plucking a single leaf of shamrock
from the sward beneath him. holds II
up to the astonished gaze of the multi
tude and explains that as the three
leaves a SlhSlN ShNA'
so there are three Gods in one and one
in three.
One can easily imagine even at this
distance of time with what thunder
ing shouts of patriotic applause this
explanation involving the shamrock
is received by the primitive Irish. II
was by arts like these quite as much
as by the force and beauty of Christian
principles that st. Patrick accomplish
ed his purpose and established his
right to the chief apostleship of Ire
4 land.
/ At Downpatrick is the graveyard
I in which the saint was buried. His
grave is a grass grown mound marked
at the head by three rough stones. II
is open-the authorities never close it
because every day people piously rife
the untenanted sepulcher and take
away some of the earth. They preserve
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-19
Mrs. ohm Hill Dead

Monday morning Mrs. John Hill, who
for the past eleven years has been a con-
slant but patient sufferer from a COM
plcation Of diseases. passed away
Mrs. Hill was born in Allen county
Indiana, thirty-eight years ago and had
been resident Of this city for the past
five or six years. all OF which has been
spent in her bed. About 10 months ago
she was so much improved in health as to
be up for time and while convalescing
and in the act of starting fire. she was
seriously burned by the explosion of can
of kerosene.
She leaves besides her husband, two
sons, Harvey and Lorenzo, aged respect
lively IL and | years. The funeral was
held in the Disciple church yesterday
Rev o w. Winter officiating and the
remains laid to rest in the old cemetery
She was a christian with an unfating
trust in Christ.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-19
Beat the Fire Department

Fire was discovered on the roof Of
Frank Waterman's dwelling house Friday
and it was getting quite start. so much
so that the fire department was called
out by an alarm sent in from A. M. Glass
house.
Stanley Glass and Elton Waterman
saw the fire and with the help OF their
mothers succeeded in raising ladder to
The roof and the boys went up it like gen.
uine fire laddies. Pals Of water were
handed up to them and they soon had the
flames under control When the fire de-
partment arrived there was nothing for
them to do, as the boys had it squeched
The damage was slight, only bunch
Of shingles being needed to make the re-
pairs. Stanley and Elton have taken
their first lesson as firemen and they &C
quilted themselves very creditably.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-19
Saint Patrick
Pen Picture of His APP
pearance at the Hill
of Tara.

at. PATRICK in the eyes Of the
- Irish people embodles all that Is
Nv good in humankind Brave.
considerable. faithful and gentle
= even the beasts-of the field. but the
enemy of the things that crawl and
that love the darkness, he stands forth
as a noble example of a peoples aspi-
rations, and other nations may wei!
bow in reverence when they hear his
name.
He alone among all the apostles
found a people pagan and left them
entirely Christian. While the land OF
his birth and the place where rest his
mortal remains are still matters OF
dispute, yet his personality stands out
before us as vivid and as bold as
though sketched by an artist. His
works are his biography Only per-
son of his caliber could appeal to the
hearts, the eyes and the brains Of a
people such as the Irish were In the
fifth century He found them noble.
chivalrous, ardent. far advanced in
culture. social refinements and the arts
of peace and enjoying the benefits Of
civilization derived from a former
effort under st. Germanicus to Chris
tianize them The Irish were then or
ganized in clans. the head of each clan
being a chieftain who carried on the
government of his tribe under an adj
mirabe constitution known as the Bre-
hon laws. on this natural basis Pat
rick built with super@ tural wisdom
his edifice. He blessed and purified
what was not contrary TO the gospel.
and within his own lifetime he saw
the sons and daughters of Irishmen
thronglng his churches and monster
les and causing the praises of the
Creator to resound on every plain
where IDOLS had been adored. on every
hill where false gods had been propi
tiated or the spirits of earth, air or
sea Modified 10y superstition.
Transport yourself in imagination to
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-19

the plains Of Royal Meath Easter Sun
day morning in the year 432. The land
around is beautiful to behold, fruitful,
undulating and covered on every side
with lovely woods Before us stands
the hill of Tara. The summit is crown
ed with a palace of Irelands king. AS
we enter a strange sight presents itself
to our view Irelands monarch sits on
his throne in high council. Around
him are the kings and chieftains of the
nation. for Ireland was then divided
into four kingdoms. Around these,
again. on both sides are the pagan
priests, the famous old Druids of fire
worship.
Still i'm another great semicircle
are seated on thrones the ancient min
strels Of Ireland, with snow white flow
ing boards, their harps before them. fill
ing the morning air with the glorious
melody OF Erin's music and accom-
panying the strains with the honored
story OF Ireland's heroes and her glori-
Gus kings.
Suddenly shadow falls upon the
threshold. A man appears. inter on
head, crozier in hand, with the cross
Of Christ stamped on 1t. All look on
the intruder in amazement. Who is he?
What great message does he bring? II
Is the great st. Patrick, the former
swineherd, now commissioned by Pope
Celestine TO preach the gospel to the
Irish kings and their people. How do
the kings and chieftains receive this
strange visitor? AS becomes highly
civilized and enlightened people.
The kings and chiefs and Druids and
bards listen earnestly to this man of
high ideals. and Patrick makes the best
possible means Of his great opportu-
nifty. The Druid priests had ordered
fires to be lighted on the neighboring
hills Of Meath and Louth In honor OF
the gods.
Patrick makes such great head
way in his first sermon that in winding
up he utilizes the beacon lights to as
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-19
ANOTHER FIRE
| Il. j. FitZmorris' Veterinary Onice
Burned out Monday Morning

About z o'clock Monday morning, fire
was discovered in Fiizmorris' Veterinary
hospital, doubtless caused by an over
heated stove. The flames we're FORUM
atey confined in the office, but the large
stock Of tools and medicines which the
Doctor had made his loss severe one,
oalY partially covered by insurance The
office, located in one corner of the barn,
was completely Quilted but the prompt
work of the fire department confined the
blaze to the office and soon had it under
control Neither the doctor nor his father
we're at home at the time, the doctor be-
ing at Grattan and his father out The
barn was damaged Sloo, fully covered
by insurance in the Wagner e. Son and
Hubbel agenoes VIM. F. Sandell had
$500. on the stock.