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The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-07-12
"BOBBIE" Weir ACCUSED
OF STRIKING FATHER
Trouble Started With Con-
suming "Wet" Stuff.
Aged Parent Intcrfcrcd I'm a Row at
Sons Home and Is Struck With a
Club.

Robbie" Weir, of kirkpatrick, is once
more in the grip of the law. the charge
this time being an attempt to kill his
aged father, John Weir.
Bobby Weir, who Is As years of
age, got lovely bun on" Tuesday
night. He raised such disturbance
az MS home that 1t was necessary for
his father to interfere. The parent
was struck over the head with a club
and Knocked down, a deep cash be-
ing cut in his head. Other bruises OF
painful nature were inflicted by the
loving son.
sherin Stark and Deputy Breen
were summoned to Kirkpatrick Sun
day night and arrested Weir. The faith
er Is under physicians care but
as soon as he is able will file charg-
es against the son.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-07-12
Edmund Hin.

Edmund Hill.
The couple was married IN Scioto
county, July 10, 1889, their twentieth
wedding anniversary having occurred
last Saturday. 1t was charged that
the defendant has often Threatened to
kill the plaintiff and that continually
he has locked her out OF their home
when she was on errands to the
nelgnvors For the past six months
he has not spoken to her although
they have been living in the same
house Recently 1t was agreed that
the wife should receive $500 cash
from the husband and the household
goods in lieu of dover interest in
his property. The court Is asked to
grant the plaintiffs divorce and to
give her the custody of their two child
rem and to take full consideration of
the contract entered into between the
parties.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-07-12
SOCIETY.

A very pleasant ane enjoyable time
was passed at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Crist Spath on Farming street
Sunday, IL being the forty-sixth an
niversary OF Mr.. Spath's birth +.
His friends gathered in the way of
a surprise.
The out-of-town guests were Mr..
and Mrs Carey, OF LaRue, Mr.. and
Mrs. II. Stoll, Mr.. and Mrs. r.
Zachman, Mr.. and Mrs. B. r.
Shultz, Mr.. and Mrs. J. Carey, Mrs
A. Andes, Miss e. Zachman and Mr.
II. Zachman and Master Zachman.
A three course dinner was served.
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The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-07-12
SOCIETY


A party OF girls gathered at the
home of Miss Goldie Warrick,in East
Marion, Saturday afternoon. for a
season of out door pleasures. There
was music and games, terminating in
a hunting contest, the honors of which
wont to Miss Warwick At six o'clock
lunch was served on the lawn.
Those present were Misses Hazel
Fail, Nellie Mary and Ross Robinson.
Biyss Hoagland, Bthel Burson, Ruth
Hollenbaeh, Mae Khngel and Kathryn
Huggins. out-of-town guests were
Miss Velma Manner of Toledo and
Miss Elizabeth Medlam of Owens.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-07-12
POLICE NEWS.

Charged with fighting on the streets
Edward Tonguet, a North Man street
merchant. and Albert Webb. were ar
reste dby Chief Cornwell and Patrol
man Bell. Each plead guilty and re-
ceived fine of $40 and costs They
paid up and were released.
The fight Ii said TO have occurred as
the result of an argument In which
both were equally culpable.
someone with nerve stole three pairs
OF workingmen's shoes which were
placed on hook In front of the Smart
ana Waddell store Saturday night dur
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-07-12

Bessie Claar has been given de-
cree of divorce from Charles Claar in
the court of common pleas by Judge
Babst. The Claars were married
June 80, 1898. CLAIR has refused to
prvide fr his wife or his children and
and at present is serving one
year term in the penitenciary for
that offense. The court gave the
children into the care of the mother
and ordered the defendant to pay
$500 allmony.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-07-12
CAMPERS
Two Hot Days Spent on the
Scioto's Banks.

A merry crowd of picnickers camp
ed along the banks of the Scioto near
Green Camp Saturday and Sunday. A
complete camping and fishing OUTFIT
was In commission for the party, the
catches being prepared and enjoyed
at the riverside. A large hayrack con-
veyed the campers TO the scene of the
fun.
In the party were Mr., and Mrs.
]. X. Bowman. Mr.. Susan Bowen. Mrs.
Delta Ward, Misses Hazel Bowman,
Ethel Howell. Gertrude Ward, Bernice
Smith and Messrs. George Copen, Haz-
ell Ward. WiImot Ward. Crate Riel
Ray Thompson. Joseph Price. waldon
stultz, Philip Smith. Frank Bowen,
and William, Chares and Joseph Bow
man..
snnAPH: -, ~,
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-07-12

The literary program prepared for
presentation at the meeting of the
Little Lights of Literature, held at
the East Church street home of Miss
Mary Lee Conklin Saturday afternoon,
was abandoned for out-of-door amuse-
ments. After the reading of the sec
retary's report, members adjourned
to the lawn and engaged In a series
of oroquet games. Dinner was served
at six O'Clock, the hostess presiding
at table holding garlands of field
flowers Miss Mildred Harold, of
Wooster, and Miss Ruth Smith, were
club guests.
At the next meeting, Miss Alice Tur-
ner will entertain.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-07-12

In the divorce suit of Cora Cert
rude Ingle against James Arthur In
gle, the court allowed the plaintiff
$35 temporary alimony during the
time that the case is in court.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-07-12

After married life OF nearly twen-
ty years, May Heyde has commenced
proceedings for divorce from Gustave
Heyde, asking also the custody of their
FIVE children, the Oldest Of which is Is
years of age.
The plaintiff says that her husband
has for several years used violent and
abusive language to her. many times
in the presence OF strangers. On
December 4, 1908 he refused to buy
her new shoes although she was In
great need of them. AS a result she
had to wear shoes that were practically
worn out and causing her to contract
innammatory rheumatism which still
troubles her. She recites other abuses
Of which the husband is alleged to be
guilty.
The wife alleges that her husband
zeal estate valued at 900 and per-
sonal assets amounting to several
thousand dollars more. She asks for
temporary alimony curing the pen
dency OF the suit and for permanent
alimony and a decree OF divorce.
Mouser and Moloney are attorneys
for the plaintiff.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-07-12
LODGE NOTES.


The Pythian Sisters will hold reg
lar meeting this evening and install
the recently elected officers. Each
member is asked to be In attendance.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-07-12

The case of Frank @. Ulsh
against the Nypano railroad company
in the court of Common Pleas, has
been dismissed by agreement between
the parties.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-07-12

The suit of T.. ]. DANES against E.
s. Moon. u proceeding for damages
as a result of a real estate deal, has
been dismissed.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-07-12

Wilful absence for over three years
and extreme cruelty we're the charges
proved by Minnie Carr In her divorce
suit against James Carr In the COM
mon pleas court. She was granted
divorce, the CUSTODY OF their one
child and 5000 alimony. The Carrs
were married June IL, 1901.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-07-12

ing hte hours that the street was
crowded. The police have been un-
able to locate the stolen property.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-07-12
DIVORCE MILL
kept BUSY
Petitions Filed and DEGREES
Are Granted.
ALL KINDS OF ALLEGATIONS
Judge Babst Hears Several
Cases.

Petitions For Divorce are Filed Fast
er Than the Court Disposes of Them
Marriage Yoke Calls After Many
Years---Court News.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-07-12

Laura c. Mcbride was given a de-
cree in the court of Common Pleas
Monday evening severing her from
the marital ties that have bound her
to Wallace Mcbride. Married on May
26, 1879, the last twelve years of
their married life have been unhap-
py, the defendant failing to provide
for the plaintiff or their three chill
dren, two of whom are minors. The
court ordered the defendant to pay
the plaintiff $500 alimony and the
plaintiff was given the custody of
their two minor children.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-07-12

Rev. and Mrs. zechiel pleasantly
entertained company of their
friends at their home on Prospect
street, South, Saturday evening, in
honor of the Misses Mary and Dor
othy Schroth. of Cleveland. The time
was passed with games and guessing
contests and a pleasant evening was
enjoyed. Luncheon was seved in three
curses.
Those present were: Misses Mary
and Dorothy Schroth, Lulu Flach,
Libbie Koehler, Emma Gay. Mary
Loyer. Dora Neidhart, Mayme Brig
'eI, Rev. and Mrs. Huckrlede, of
Prospect; Alice Koehler and Eva
Thompson.
Miss Blanche Hipsley OF Crown
Point Indiana, was complimented
with picnic party arranged for her
pleasure Sunday by number of the
younger set. The picnicers, Misses
Hazel Cooper, Harriet Torrey, Elsie
Bsllentine, Blanch Hipsley and
Messers. Clifford Schoenlaub, Harry
Mason, Carl Filiatrault, and Frank
Phillbrik, drove to Casts Grove near
Prospect and enjoyed an elaborate
spread. driving home by the river
road in the twilight when the Scioto
is practically picturesque.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-07-12

In the case of the State Of Ohio,
on complaint of Ella Fields, against
William Retterer, the court overruled
a motion for a new trial, the defend
ant was acquitted on paternity
charge, several weeks ago.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-07-12

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The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-07-12

Charging her husband with striking
her and knocking her down on many
occasions when she was iii and with
driving her from their home, Carrie e.
'Harruff. through her attorneys Mouser
and Moloney filed a petition for di-
vorce in the court Of common pleas.
The Haruffs were married September
20, 1904. 1t is alleged that on October
15. 1907 the defendant struck her with
his fist, knocking her down and then
holding her on the floor with his knees
whipped their 49, months old baby
with a razor strap. On May 25, 1909
the defendant in a fit OF jealous rage
struck the plaintiff and knocked her
down twice; Notwithstanding, the fact
that she was convalescing from SER
ious operation. His many attacks
have caused her health to become i'm
paired. On April IL, the plaintiff
states, her husband drove her from
their home. She has the custody of
one OF their two children and asks for
an order restraining the defendant
from molesting either her or the child.
The court issued temporary injunc-
tion as prayed for
At the trial Of the suit the plaintiff
requests that she be given a divorce
decree, alimony and the custody OF
their two children.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-07-12

Regarding the affair which occur
red on Windsor street, last Friday
when Mrs Carey Harruff seized her
son George, who was being kept at
the home of Edward Locker. Mrs.
Haruff has obtained an Injunction
through the courts, whereby her
husband may not again obtain the
child.
When seen today, Mrs. Haruff stat
ed that her husband from whom she
had separated some time ago had
been seen about the office of DIR. f.
NJ. Baldwin, where she was taking
treatm snt, and that 1t was thought
that he was about to again seize the
child from her. Some time ago on
May 25, Mr.. Harrun entered the Of
flee. and, according to his wife. he
seized the child from her arms and
knocked her down twice. In view OF
the fact that she had been very Ill,
she was helpless to do otherwise at
the time than to prosecute him for
assault and battery. Mrs Haruff
sttaes that she did not know where
her child was being kept and that
Friday she happened to be driving
along the street when she saw the
child and captured him.
Judge Babst had busy day In the
court OF common pleas, the time being
Occupied at both morning and afternoon
sessions with the hearing of various
cases which have been pending fol
some time.
The court granted Myrtle Thomas 9
divorce form James G.. Thomas. They
we're married at Columbus November
20, 1902 The plaintiff charged thai
the defendant had been guilty of gross
neglect OF duty and failure TO provide
The court restored the plaintiff to heI
maiden name and ordered that thu
defendant pay the plaintiff 81 weel
alimony, the fine to be made July II
The defendant was barred OF dover IL
the property OF the plaintiff,
Hannah Fields Dreher was grantet
a divorce from Frank Dreher. Th
plaintiff charged that the defendan
had treated her cruelty ever sine
their marriage at Prospect May 8
1904 and that he had become enamor
ed OF a young girl who lives in Rich
wood. visiting her and corresponding
with her. 1t was claimed that tn
defendant treated the wife with grea
cruclty on many occasions, swearing
at her and failing to provide the nee
essaries of life, making her dependen
upon neighbors and relatives. Th
court restored the wife to her maide
name.
| Purlina Anderson has commence
an action for divorce from Frank \
Anderson, through her attorney Il
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-07-12

Purlina Anderson has commenced
an action for divorce from Frank e.
Anderson, through her attorney II.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-06-03

Commencement exercises of the
Versailles High School tonight at
Opera house, and everyday will be
there enjoying themselves.
The latest addition to the Versailles
auto family is a fine two-seated
machine owned by George A. Krauss,
OF the Banner Store.
Automobiles are getting to be so
plenty in Versailles they are getting
to be little dangerous when run
carelessly. DR.. Woods had some
difficulty in avoiding one Of them at
street crossing Monday. 1t may
be necessary for the City council to
make a speed limit, especially in
turning corners. Our observation is
that there are cripples enough now in
Versailles, and the City Cemetery is
filling up only too fast, without this
added danger. Be careful.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-06-03
Wright--Bpaden.

Married, at the home Of DR..
Braden, near Boylers Mill, Morgan
county, Sunday, May Both, Raymond
Wright, of Cole Camp, Benton coun-
ty, and Miss Hilla l.. Braden, the
ceremony being neatly performed by
Rev. Isaiah Barber. There was
present about one hundred and fifty
neighbors and friends to witness the
happy event, which took place in an
arbour especially prepared for the
occasion. The happy couple receiv-
ed many valuable presents, and good
wishes for happy voyage across the
matrimonial sea.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-06-03
The Versailles Library.

The progress Club wishes to thank
the public Tor their liberal patronage
during the past winter and to state
that the Library will be open from
2 to 5 O'Clock p. m. on Tuesdays.
New books will be received every
month. The library is growing rapid.
ly and its reading circle increasing.
At recent meeting Mrs. Platt pre-
sented the Club with $500, which
was accepted with great pleasure
and placed in the Library fund.
1t is the personal interest Of such
women as Mrs. Platt that enables
institutions OF this kind to gain firm
footing and give new interest to those
who are in charge. The terms OF
rental are 5 cents per week for two
weeks, and 10c every week thereafter.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-06-03
Benjamin MObley Dead.

Died, at his home in this city,
Wednesday night at II o'clock, May
26th, of paralysis, aged IA years, 3
months and 1 day.
Benjamin Mobley was born in Nor
gan county, Mo-, Nov. %, 1885.
He married Miss Harriet Gray Feb.
25th, 1868, and to this union was
born twelve children, three of whom
preceded him. to that better land
His widow and nine children with a
host OF friends are left to mourn his
loss. He united with the Primitive
Baptist church in 1887, and served
in the Lords army for twenty-five
years, doing good service for the
Master. He was a good citizen, a
loving husband and afectionate faith
er. The funeral services were held
at the family residence Friday, con-
Quoted by Rev. I Barber, from the
texts, 1 Cor, Is: 1851 and John II:
16, and afterwards the remains were
conveyed to the city cemetery for
interment to await the final call.
The family have the sympathy of
many friends in their bereavement.
A FRIEND.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-06-03
Chas. u. Petty Dead

W. 7. Petty was called to San
Jose, California, Sunday, by tele-
gram telling of the serious illness of
his brother, Charles U. Petty, at that
place. Another telegram received at
10 o'clock Monday night told of his
death, he having died before Will T.
had reached him. The cause of his
death is supposed to have been
tuberculosis of the knee. The body
will be brought to his old Versailles
home for burial, arriving here prob
ably Saturday.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-06-03

B. +. Dunn, the restaurant man,
is having an additional story put on
his residence on McNair avenue, and
when completed will have more room,
and handsome home.
Elder Edward Wilkes, of Colum-
bia, Mo-, former pastor Of the ver-
sailles Christian church, delivered
two very eloquent and entertaining
sermons to good congregations at
The Christian Church here Sunday.
The play "Laila," given by the
ladies Of the Presbyterian church last
Friday night, was well patronized, q
goodly sum being realized for the
cause of Missions.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-06-03
Modern Carpentering
Prices Reasonable
All Kinds of Work
E. o. ADAMS
rhH9' hiHs9?' Versailles, Mo.

The lawn social given by the
Ladies' Missionary Society at the
Enloe home last Thursday night, was
very pleasant affair, and the Mis-
sionary fund was very literally re-
plenished.
Milas Merriott died at his homie,
8 miles southwest of Versailles, Tues
day, May 25th, 1909, 4:55 a. m,
and was buried in Richie cemetery
Wednesday, May 26th, services con-
Quoted by Rev. l. Barber Obituary
notice next week.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-06-03

New potatoes are in, and they tell
us the way you buy them is, the
groceryman puts them in on one side
Of the scale and you put silver in the
other side 10 balance.
We had the pleasure Of visit to
c. Fl. Mason's new home Tuesday,
and while it is certainly magnificent
outside it is iaffyland inside, every
thing that heart could desire, and it
is truly home that c. Fl. Mason can
Justly be proud of. Cement sidewalks
have been put down everywhere they
~'re needed, and the family will
never know hereafter what a muddy
time means. Versailles is getting to
be city Of beautiful homes, and will
be, ere long, the city beautiful.
r. f. Bradford, ex-president of
the Ouachita c. G. & P. Co., was up
last week on visit to see how work
was progressing on the new plant at
Ouachita. He was accompanied by
Miss Blanche Schiele, of St. Louis,
one of the stockholders and a di-
rector in the original Ouachita Co.,
who visited with Mrs. w. f. Brad
ford. She was wonderfully well
pleased with her visit to the country,
thought Versailles very pretty little
city, and the Ouachi,a worth mil
lions.
W. l.. Stephens, cashier of the
Bank of Versailles, and family, who
have been 'soioi-ning at Sulphur
Springs, Ark, for their health the
| past few weeks, returned home Tues.
day morning, much improved from
the rest and wonderful waters OF that
noted resort.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-06-03

Home grown strawberries we're on
the market last week but we did not
dare ask the price.
w. T. Try, the north end frui,
man, was in the city Monday shaking
hands with his many friends. He
reports everything looking we'll In
his section.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-06-03
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
LOCAL NEWS.

Go to f. A. Williams for Bananas
and Oranges.
Lucius and May Ross, Tony
Spurlock and Warren Boles, who
have been attending the State Uni
versity at Columbia, are home for the
summer vacation.
Eupion Oil is the best for all pur-
poses, especially the incubator, 5
gallons for 80 cents, at F.. A. Will
liams'.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-06-03
J. w. McCLELLAND,
AbStraCter,
.. Real Estate,
Loans and
Insurance.
Room 6, Mason & Hardy Bldg
Versailles, Mo.
Program.

Program.
'B. Y. p. U. Sunday, June 9th,
1908.
Topic. Lessons for me, from
the Gospel of Luke, 6: 20-38.
Leader, Ina Kinloch
Song
Lesson
Song
Lesson Story. Kate Hardy
Prayer, Mrs. ID. G. Hardy
Bible Readings, Bonnie Hardy,
Fred Nichols, Zelma Campbell.
Select Readings, Louie Hardy,
'Nettie Allen, Marie Long, Belva
Garrison
Voluntary Readings
Mizpah
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-06-03
A Good Place
To stop, when in Upton, is the
Milton House,
Mrs. Eva StshI, Proprietor.

Everything neat and clean, COM
Portable and home-iixe. The best in
the City for the money.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-06-03
Flippin--TaylOr

Married, at the residence of ]. w.
Meford, Versailles, Sunday morning
at 8 O'Clock, May 30th, w. B. Flip
pin and Miss Bessie f. Taylor, both
of Proctor, Squire Clifton performing
the ceremony that united the happy
couple for life. May life for them be
a happy one.
Rev. G. w. Bewley left Monday on
the Pacific Flyer for Cartcrville, call
ed there to marry couple, friends
he had made while preaching there,
who probably thought the marriage
yoke would be easier if Bro. Bewley
tied the knot. As he was at home
among old time friends he had a
pleasant time.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-06-03
Walnut Grove.

At this writing no teachers have been
selected.
About six hundred people attended
services at Freedom last Sunday.
Mrs. Alice Kaufman and daughter, of
Garden City, are visiting here.
Mrs. Dell Hayes and Mrs. Melissa
Petre visited at Charley Hayes last week
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-06-03
Election OF Officers.

At the regular communication Of
Versailles Lodge No. III A. F. &
A. NJ, Friday night, June 4th,
will be held the annual election of
officers. All members should, and
probably will be, present.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-06-03
Noyes' Shoe Shop.

F. B. Noyes has moved his shoe
shop init the basement hnder the
.'Annex," where he will continue to
repair your shoes with neatness and
dispatch.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-06-03

Robt. Beale, who has been at,ent-
ing the Ke'nper Military Academy at
Boonville, is home for the summer
vacation.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-06-03
Attention, l, o. o. F.

Election of officers next Tuesday
night, June 9th, 1909, and every
member is urgently requested to be
present. A. POppFP, Sec'y.