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The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-12-30
THE CONTRACT
rs AWARDED
Street Gas Lights Retained fora per-
iod of Five Years.

At special meetig of the mem-
bers of the board of public service
Wednesday evening a contract was
entered into with the Sun Vapor
Street Lighting Company, Of Canton,
for lighting the local street gas
lamps for a period of five years. The
company will light the lamps at
5000 per lamp each year, according
to bid. In other years they have
been paid $22.75 per lamp. A saving
of over $400 will be realized as the
stipulated price is $235 less on each
lamp per year than was paid last
year. The contract will take effect
January 1 and one hundred and
eightyfour lamps are to be lighted.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-12-30
CHARGED WITH
BLACKMAII,

-. py Oniteu 1TeSS wire.
Cincinnati, o., Dec. 30.-The
grand jury today returned a second
Indictment against Mrs. jeanette
Ford, the woman in the Warrin-
er case. I" Mrs. Ford in this indict-
ment as In the first, Is hcarged with
blackmailing G.. l.. Warriner, de-
posed treasurer of the Big Four rail-
road, now in the county Jail under a
five year sentence to the penitentiary.
This latest indictment charges she
threatened to expose Mariners
shortage in 1902 unless he paid her
$4,000
1t Is alleged in the Indictment that
Mrs. Ford said to Warriner: az
know all about Edgar Cooks short
age and | know about Frank Com
stocks shortage-Comstock admit
ted it to me. The Big Four office
is rotten. You yourself are short.
I wan Cook to do right by me. You
and Comstock are IN condition to
compel him to do so. If you don't
do 1t. | am going to expose the whole
aaffir. If you won't do this you can
give me $4,000 ana I will go away
and you will never hear from me
again in any way Otherwise, l will
expose the whole affair"
Big Four offices and Comstock was
treasurer before Warriner.
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The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-12-30

Two candidates, Miss Ida Howard
Of Gallon and Miss Lldia Knapp.
were initiated into the mysteries of
the Delta Theta sorority at a meet
ing held with Miss Florence Bland
last evening.
After Misses Knapp and Howard
had been received into fellowship a
number Of friends came in for cards
and these was a happy social hour
with music and conversation. A pala-
table spread OF the seasons dainties
was served at half after ten o'clock
to Misses Winona sweeney, Rhea
Munnell, Edith Chase, Lydia Knapp,
Ida Howard and Florence Bland,
Messrs. Wallace Knapp, Emerson
Ross, Earnest Watson, Frank Knapp,
Anson Pickerel, John Krause and Mr..
and Mrs Homer Waddell.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-12-30
IRE Welded
VERY QUIETLY
Miss Carrie T.. Parish Becomes the
Bride of George w. Harden.

, Miss Carrie Il. Parish and Mr.
George w. Harden. both of LaRue
were quietly united in marriage at
the home of Rev. j. A. Sutton at La
Rue, Wednesday evening at Z O'Clock
Rev. Sutton spoke the impressive cer-
mony in the presence of only few
witnessing friends.
The. groom is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Conrad Harden, prominent far
mers of near LaRue. The bride is
eht estimable daughter of Mr..
Thomas Parish. Both young people
are well known and have the best
wishes of many warm friends. They
will reside at the home of tn ebride's
father at LaRue.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-12-30

For the pleasure of Miss Grace
Klein, of Delphos, o., Miss Lillian
Burgess Entertained with a thearte
party for "The Blue Mouse" at the
Grand last evening. Misses Grace
Klein, Margaret Burgess, Ethel I'm
capher, Emma O'Brien, Lillian Bur-
CESS and Messrs. Ernest owen,
Micheal O'Brien, Lawrence Hess, will
lard Scott and Charles Mason made
up the company Later there was
dainty after-theatre supper at the
home of the hostess on John street.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-12-30

DO you want good course in
Bookkeeping, Penmanship, Short
hand. Typewriting, Business English,
Mucic, and all the rest? The School
of Commerce has facilities second to
none the whole year through. Why
not begin the New Year by taking
a course in our Day or Night School?
Telephone R-GG2. Winter Term be-
gins Jan. 3. ENROLMENT Dec. Il
103 students.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-12-30

Mansheld's star basketball team
will play the Y. NJ. G. A. representa-
tive team in the association gymnasi-
um. Friday evening. The Mansfield
five defeated the Marion team in an
exciting game some time ago at
Mansfield. The locals are longing
for revenge and will undoubtedly y
have that longing satisfied, Friday
night A large crowd Is expected.
The Marion team will wear the new
black and white uniforms recently
purchased, at this game.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-12-30

spraining his left wrist. He was given
surgical attention. He will be off
duty several days as result of the
accident.
Jonathan Harshberger aged fifty
years, died at his home near Mt.
Gllead Sunday. He was quite well
known in Marion county. Harshber-
ger, some years ago, while packing
eggs had allowed spark from a
cigar which he was smoking to fan
upon mis- lip. The burn was quite
painful at the time but It was thought
that 1t would not result seriously. The
nicotine in the ash is thought to have
poisoned the lip as cancer set in
shortly after the accident. The wound
refused TO heal and death resulted af-
ter two years of suffering.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-12-30
Her Own EauIt.

Mistress--I don't want you to have
SO much company. You have more
callers in day than l have in
week
Domestic-Well, mum, perhaps If
you'd try TO be little more agreeable
you'd have as many friends as / have.
Philadelphia Inquirer.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-12-30

Miss Minnie Ksleter, of Gallon and
Miss Anna Schoenlaub of Marion are
entertaining with n house party at
the Elm n Schoenlaub home on Frank
lin street this week. The honor guest
is Miss Helen Sehuh, of Columbus
whose marriage to Mr. Pflueger, a
civil engineer engaged in government
work in the Panama canal district,
will be celebrated in the early spring,
All sorts of interesting gayeties
have been planned for the pleasure
of the house guests who are enjoying
the cheer of the Yuletide season to
the utmost.
Out-of-town guests present are
Misses Yelande and Miriam Wolfrou,
of Bellevue, Miss Florence Petri, OF
Gallon and Miss Schulz. Other visl-
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-12-30

There was a delightful meeting OF
the y. Y. b. club with Mrs. e. First
enberger, of Girard avenue, yestGr-
day afternoon, The ladies brought
their embroidery and wihled away
the hours with various social diver
sions. a dainty appointed tea was
served at twilight. The early even
ing was passed informally.
Mrs, Huston and Mrs. Frank Losh,
of Muncie, Indiana, We're club guests
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-12-30
Pittsburq GETS Billiard Match,

New York, Dec. Pittsburg gets
the Hoppe Morningstar plum. Harry
Davis of that city completed arrange
ments with the star billiardists to
play three-night match some time
In February. probably on the End, Ord
and 4th.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-12-30
A Good Guess.

Egyptologist-Here is a papyrus on
which the characters are so badly
traced that they are indecipherable.
How shall you class Il?
Keeper Of Museum-Oh. / shall just
call It a doctors prescription in the
time of Pharaoh.-Pele Mele
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-12-30
Appreciation.

"She had good husband" said Mrs.
Babbleton.
'But she got divorce from him"
eyes. She didn't know what a good
husband he was till she saw how gem
erously he behaved about the almony."
Washington Star.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-12-30

Word received today from Belle
fontaine states that Mrs. Charles
Arnold, "f Chase street, this city,
who suffered a stroke of paralysis
while visiting at the home of her
mother-b-law, Saturday, is recover
irg slowly, Consciousness has return
en- and Mrs. Arnold is recovering the
use of her limbs,
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-12-30
HAIKU BEY rs
GRAND VIZIER

:, -. ITbs
Consta ntinopl, Dec. 3O.-A de
spatch from Rome today says that
Hakki Bey, Turkish ambassador TO
Italy, has accepted the offer of the
grand viziershlp and will return to
shortly to organize a
new cabinet, the comoposition of
which, 1t is believed, will not be
largely different from the present
cabinet. Hakki Bey is not allied
with the Young Turks party and his
selection indicates that neither fac
ton of the Young Turks is willing
to trust a representative of the 9TH
er as grand vizier.
Big dance in Schwinger's hall Sat-
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-12-30

for banquet and social conclave.
The famous Railroad Jack who often
iayors Marion with a visit. droped
In on the crowd and entertained then
for half hour with his wit and
humor.
The entire Y. M c. A. was thrown
open for the entertainment OF the
members of the night school. About
thirty students and instructors, were
present and the evening was passed
In truely delightful fashion An
elegant banquet was served and then
followed the interesting remarks of
Railroad Jack Billiards, pool, and
other diversions were enjoyed until
a late hour.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-12-30

A wedding which will come as
a great surprise to the Columbus
society Il thate Of Miss Edna Pain
and Mr.. Edward C. Fennimore,
which took place very quietly Mon
day afternoon at 1 o'clock at the
parsonage OF the First NJ. II. church
Rev. n, w. Good performed the
ceremony. Miss Paine is an accom-
plished musician and well-known in
social and musical circles. Mr.. Fen
nimore is an architect, a graduate of
Ohio State university and a member
of Beta Theta Pi fraternity. The
young people will live in Columbus.
Columbus citizen.
The announcement of Miss Paine's
marriage comes as a pleasurable sur
prise to Ter Marion friends and ac-
quaintances. She was popular socially
in this city through extended visits
with Mrs. Dan Evans and her talent
as a musician won her many ad-
mirers among the musical set where
her favors were always enthusiastic
cally welcomed.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-12-30
Woll Enouuh OFF.

"But why don't YOU marry? You're
young. lively and rich"
young, lively and rlch But those
are three excellent reasons why /
should remain n bachelor"- Fliegende
Blntter
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-12-30

For train dispatching the Canadian
Pacific Railroad has found the tele-
hone SO serviceable that the present
system of about five hundred miles
of telephone lines will be extended
to one thousand miles within a
year.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-12-30
PERSONALS

y - - - ~ - - ~
Miss Grace Kruse, of Lima, is vls-
iting Miss Flossie Pickering, of West
Center street.
Attorney w. p. Moloney was in Up
per Sandusky on business Wednes-
day.
Mrs. II. +. Stalter of near Upper
Sandusky, Is spending the week with
Marion friends.
Miss Clara Catharine Vol left to-
+, day for couple of day visi tin Gal
{ ion.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-12-30

All things by time are set to rights
And squared in divers ways:
Gay blades by lengthening their nights
Are shortening their days.
Catholic Standard and Times.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-12-30
RHEUMATISM CURED IN A DAY,

DR.. Detchon's Relief for Rheuma-
tism and Neuralgia radically cures In
2 to days. Its action upon the
system is remarkable and mysterious.
1t removes at once the cause and the
disease Immediately disappears. The
first dose greatly benefits. rs cents
and 81.
Sold by The Dumble Pharmacy
Opposite Kerr House.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-12-30

tors from a distance will arrive later
In the week when several formal af-
fairs have been arranged.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-12-30
Discretion.

Thompson-Suppose man should
cnll You liar. What would you do?
Jones (hesitatinglyl - What sized
man?-Tewlsh Ledger.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-12-30

Mrs Alva Barnhart, of Pearl
street, has invited the club for the
next meeting.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-12-30

Mr.. and Mrs. C. A. Curtis entertain
ed quite informally with an evening
party at their Girard avenue home
last evening.
Amusements were of a social ma
ture and there was an enjoyable hour
of vocal and instrumental music. A
delicious spread was laid at ten
o'clock md the hospitality of the
Curtis home proved thoroughly de-
lightful.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-12-30

TaXicabs are a necessary institu-
tion In Paris, and they are all kept
busy, according to statement in a
trade journal of that city.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-12-30

The Cubs won three straigh,
games from the Masons, at bowling
on the Y. M. c. A. alleys last
evening. Frank McRill made the
sensational score Of the contest in
the second game. The lineup and
scores were as follows:
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-12-30

The reply of George S. Mcclure,
guardian, to the answer of the de-
fendent William Hensel, in the parti-
tion suit of Mcclure against Hensel,
has been fled in the court of common
pleas through Attorney Fred w.
Warner. The plaintiff for want of
knowledye ye of the allegations contain
ed in the answer makes general de-
NAL to all and asks the court to par
tition the premises at the final hear
ing of the case.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-12-30

Mansfleld's star basket ball team
will play the Y. M. c. A. representa-. {.
tive team in the association gymnas.
ium Friday night. A large crowd is
expected. The Marion team will
wear the new black and white uni
forms recently purchased, at this
game
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-12-30

A motion to make more definite and
certain has been filed by the defend
ant Ophelia Boyd, in the suit of b. F..
Adams against Tod Boyd and others.
A demirrsr was fled by Harry Boyd
and motion to strike the amended
petition fuom the files was also filed
in the same case, through Attorney
l.. f. Myers.
George ID. Copeland is in Cleveland
on business.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-12-30

Only Two More Days of This Big Sale.
Women's and misses suits, A of
Made of fine broadcloths, Panama,
diagonal and serge. Were $500 to
$1,000. Now $3.50 to S37 SO.
j. p. Ludwig Co.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-12-30
COURT NEWS

X X X X X + X 4; Il 4 4 4 Il
The amended petition of Louis Iron
in his damage suit against the Chi
cago and Erie, has been filed In the
court of common lleas.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-12-30

Tonight at the Casino, The Birth
of Christ n new film. Don't miss
this as IL is a good new one.
JOHN STANSBURY, Prop.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-12-30

New Years eve dance Friday night.
Schwinger's hall Orchestra music.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-12-30

Big dance in Schwlnger's hall Sat-
urday afternoon Orchestra.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-12-30

Good news TO thousands! Klein
maier's greatest of all Clearance Sales
starts Saturday, Jan. list.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-04-28
Closing Of Pine Grove School.

Pine Grove School closed last
Friday, after one of the most sue
cessful sessions of its history.
showing a large enrolment and
excellent attendance.
Prof. &. NJ. Farmer. Of the
Berryville High School. delivered
the principal address, and received
the closest attention of his audience.
Master Thomas Moreland was
awarded the prize for the best
average on all subjects.
Principal Sylvester Smallwood
Is to be congratulated upon the
showing made in his first year as
teacher, and his many friends of
of the BerryvilIe High School are
pleased to know of his success.
The following program was
rendered:
Welcome School Entertain
ment, Minnie Moreland.
How Many Trades Mother
Knew" Elmer Furr.
Landing of the Pilgrim Fathers
in New England Kate Elsea.
Little Things" William More
land.
The Kittens" Philip Longer
beam.
A Happy Home" Stella Best.
Address, Education" Prof. c.
NJ. Farmer.
"A Plantation Serenade."
Thomas Moreland.
Awarding of Prize to Thomas
Moreland, Prof. c. NJ. Farmer.
The Little Indian" John
Jenkins.
The Flowers" Minnie More
land.
The Daffodils," Thomas Reed.
Closing of School for the Term.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-04-28
MOUNT AIRY

The address Of Prof c. VI. Farmer. a,
the closing exercises Of the Pine Grove
school. was strong and able speech,
and should do much 10 awaken our
parents 20 a realization OF the immense
advantages Of education
With only one year OF experience.
Principal Sylvester Smsllwood's school
showed an excellant average. The
Principal did good work, and was we'll
liked by all
Mr.. and Mrs Carl Droop. Of Wash
iugion, were here last Thursday. They
will come here for the summer in a few
weeks.
Mr. Cleveland Elsea spent Sunday
here with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Plaster. Jr., have
returned 20 their home near Bluemont.
after spending the winter in Wash
inCtOu.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-04-28
Election Officers Announced.

At well attended meeting of
the Democratic Committee of
Clarke County last Wednesday
afternoon, the committee adopted
the general and joint primary
system of nominating candidates
for the Legislature.
The date for holding the primary
election will be announced later.
1t was decided that each candi-
date shall be assessed such sum as
the Chairman shall find necessary
to pay his proportion of the ex-
penses of the primary, the pay
meat of the assessment to be made
at least thirty days before the
primary. Each candidate must
notify the Chairman of his inten-
ton to become a candidate, in
writing, at least thirty days before
the primary.
After passing a resolution re-
questing each voter to pay his poll
taxes ON or before Saturday, May
l, the the following election officers
were selected:
Berryville-D. b. Morrison, NJ.
w. Jones. Geo. &. Thomas, J. NJ.
Lupton.
Mount Airy-Thos. Elsea, j. b.
McClanghry, j. +. Payne.
RuSselrs-J. &. Rutherford,
Holmes Hardesty, V. B. Pierce.
Pierce s-Edgar Carter. A. J.
Klmmell, Thos. Carter.
Turner's Shop-Earnest Dear
mont. o. w. Catlett. Sanford Reid
White Post-Chas. Fritz, Arthur
Chrisman, 5. A. Duling.
Morgan's MINI. b. Wiley,
VIM. Tinsman, Robert Drish.
Shenandoah-Joseph Price. Geo.
). Johnson, Thos. III. Locke.
Millwood-L. NJ. Shearer, NJ.
l.. Z. Reed, Jos. Slusher.
One of the Judges at each pre-
cinct will act as Clerk.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-04-28
Editor Dies From Wounds

The many friends of Prof. I'D.
Harris. who for the past two years
has been associated with Prof. n.
ID. Cool in conducting the Witches
ter Summer Normal School. were
panied to hear that Professor
Harris had an alteration with Mr..
William A. Thompson, business
manager and associate editor of the
Warrenton Virginian in that town
last Saturday evening and fired
three shots into Thompson's stom-
sch, the wounds causing his death
IN Washington hospital late
Sunday afternoon.A
DIR. j. Edward Harris, of Ber-
ryville, left Sunday for Warrenton.
to be with his brother, and he re-
turned too late to- secure state
ment of the case for this weeks
issue of the COURIER, but it is said
that Thompson first attacked Pro
fessoT Harris, and it was only after
being struck that he, believing that
his life was in danger, drew his
pistol and fired the fatal shots.
A telegram from Warrentou
states that Hon. r. +. Byrd. of
Winchester, will he in charge of
the defense of Professor Harris.
and it is rumored here that Hon.
Marshall Met 'ormick will be asso-
GATED with him Mr.. Mccormick
is at present in Roanoke. and il
was impossible To secure coniirma-
ton of TINT report.
Professor Harris was admitted
To bail ON Monday in the sum of
$50, 600.
Mr.. Thompson was about 40
years OF age, and had long been
prominent in the social and politi-
cal life of Fauquier county. He
was business manager and associate
editor OF the Warrenton Nirginian.
lie was married and has several
children.
Professor Harris is a compare
lively young man, being little over
30 years of age. He had been the
principal of the Warrenton School
for several years, and has taken an
active part in the educational and
social affairs of the town. He is a
native of North Carolina, but has
been a resident of Warrenton for
several years.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-04-28
Seats al Baseball Grounds.

n neat tier of seats has been
erected on the BASEBALL Grounds on
Mccormick Field, and hereafter
the spectators will have q place to
sit and view the games.
All games on the local grounds
will be charged for a. follows:
Ladies and children, 1Oc: men, 15c:
admission to stand, sc to all.
The season tickets which are
being sold to pay for erecting the
stand will admit bearer to a seat
without extra charge.
Only 81 is now needed to COM
plete the payment for the stand
and it is hoped that two of our
enterprising business men will take
up these two tickets. The price is
81 each, and is good for all games.
Notice-The only way To reach
the ball grounds is through the
alley next to Mrs. j. W. Marks
residence.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-04-28
Ladies on Horseback Ride.

Eight young ladies from the
Seminary at Forest Glen, Md,
passed through Berryville last
"Wednesday afternoon, going to
Charles Town, and then returning
to Forest Glen. They left Wash
ington on Monday, coming up by
way Of LeeSburg. They were
by a chaperone and
negro groom. Those in the party
were Misses Kathryn Robinson, of
South Dakota; Florence II. Lang,
of Sioux City, Ia, Martha
kierSted, of Kansas City, Mo;
Emma T. SiSSon, of Providence,
Il. l.; Irene kuykendall, of Den
yer, Col; Ruth Douglas, of Van
couver, b. c.; Henrietta Greer. of
Beaumont, Texas; Mary Ches-
borough, of Beliot, Wis. and Miss
White, chaperone, of Boston, Mass.