100 years ago
January 6, 1910
Important Change
The stone rink building, which has recently been occupied by the Marion Motor Car Co. and Smith’s Café, is being rapidly overhauled and put in first class condition to receive a new and permanent occupant. Mr. C.W. Thompson owns the building and on February 1, the Grand Mercantile Co., of which Mr. Thompson is manager, will take possession. The location is one of the best in the city. No announcement has been made in regard to who will secure the Dean building now occupied by the Grand.
Jail Report for Year 1909
Number of persons committed to jail, 65—males, 61; females 4.
Americans, 35; German, 16; Irish, 6; Mexicans, 3; Swedes, 1; Negroes 4.
Crimes, etc.: Violating liquor law, 10; drunk, 18; larceny, 6; assault, 10; rape, 1; desertion, 1; horse stealing, 2; jumping hotel bill, 2; disturbing the peace, 6; witness, 1; insane, 8.
M.L. Mansfield, Sheriff
A beautiful large table has been put in the council room for the use of the council. It was made by Fred Lewis and is a handsome piece of furniture.
The members of the Konda family have united in an action in the court to change their name to Klendy. People spell their name so many different ways that they are greatly annoyed and there is considerable confusion in their mail.
“What ought the town do this year?’ repeated Carl G. Ehrlich. “Well, one thing it ought to do is to fix the park. I take more pride in that park than almost any other one thing in the town and I want to see it improved this summer. By all means, we ought to have a permanent bridge put in. This summer we are to have a 10-days Chautauqua. A bridge is almost a necessity. And why should we keep on spending money for temporary bridges? Is there no way to raise enough money to put in a good bridge before that Chautauqua is pulled off?” Fellow citizens, think on these things.
Tom Armstrong has been appointed constable for the city of Marion by the county commissioners. Good. He is a good officer and as everyone who knows anything about it, knows the office of deputy sheriff does not by any means pay enough for a man to live upon and it is necessary to have the salary supplemented in some way.
Floyd, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Butler, took his first trip alone last week, going to Salina and Falun to visit relatives. He had to change cars at Herington and wait some time there and didn’t get to Salina until eight o’clock in the evening. But, he made the trip all right and had a fine visit.
A number of young people enjoyed a watch night party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Buckley.
Miss Eva Bryan entertained a number of young people at a taffy pull on Friday night. They prolonged the gathering to watch the old year out and help usher in the new year.