100 years ago
july 6, 1911
A very sad accident happened here this week. While standing in the Grand Mercantile Company’s store, a lady began to melt, her forehead began to trickle down over her eyebrows, and her eyebrows joined the procession and picked up other parts of the lady’s beautiful countenance on the way. She said never a word, but with the heroism of a martyr endured the facial tide. She didn’t even call for help or ask for the powder box. Onlookers were moved to tears by the touching sight. But, without a spoken word, the lady waxed eloquent in action. Of course she did—for she was the wax lady
Isaac Schlotterbeck and Isaac Hehn are getting lots of pleasure out of their new motor cycles.
Clean Up
City officials have asked the Record to issue another “Clean Up Notice.” Weeds must be cut, rubbish hauled away and everything done to make the town look clean, and be clean. There are a few people who have been notified a number of times to get busy and something will have to be done.
The Pierce family had a big reunion on the Fourth at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Pierce in this city. A large company of relatives was present and the day was most enjoyably spent.
Meehan & Assman unloaded three new Buick motor cars this morning.
The same parties that brought orphans from New York to Marion and Peabody will be at Herington July 7 with quite a company of little folks who want homes. We understand that several Marion people are planning to attend the distribution and if possible obtain one of the orphans.
Miss Ada Claney entertained 13 of her girl friends from three to six Thursday afternoon, June 29, the occasion being her 13th birthday. There was a hidden flower contest and games were played. Dainty refreshments were served, the place cards being decorated with sweet peas, and the favors being pink and white sweet peas.
Mr. and Mrs. George Hauser are the owners of a new “Baby Grand” piano.
Will Wible went to Council Bluffs, Iowa, Saturday night. He had a standing invitation to accept a position he formerly held. Will has been the popular drink dispenser at the Marion Pharmacy for some time and his leaving is regretted by a large number of friends.
Miss Nona Good has resigned the position of book keeper for the Newton Lumber Company, and Miss Fernie Pollitt is now filling that place.
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