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JULY 14, 1904 — Again Marion has cause to appreciate in an unusual way that spring in Central Park. When all or nearly all the wells in the valley are unfit for use, that spring sends out its pure, wholesome water. But the approach to it is miserable. Why don't we have pride and enterprise enough to put in a good permanent walk to it from the street, with some steps down the hillside, so it could be easily washed off and a nice clean walk be had to the spring? Surely that spring is worthy of such an approach to it and that could be that much toward the permanent improvement and adornment of Marion's greatest possession — its Park.

Street Commissioner Adkins is a rustler, but he has a big job on his hands as a result of the flood. Be patient with him. Last year, remember, the citizens chipped in one hundred and fifty days of help, which was not only a big help in itself, but it stimulated individual effort.

Rev. Kjellin, pastor of the Baptist church, is always good natured and humorous, but he was especially so last Sunday, and preluded his sermon with a good many pleasantries. He referred facetiously to the flood. He made reference to the World's Fair and thought everyone should see it. Said the Methodists and Presbyterians should "chip in" and send their pastors to the great Exposition! Of course his own parishioners took the hint! In conclusion Mr. Kjellin invited his audience to come around to his home and see his new baby (his first) born that morning.

31 Years Ago

From the Record files, July 11, 1873

It would surprise an eastern man to see the immense amount of grain raised in this county this season.

Mrs. J.M. Sharon, our county superintendent, is having material delivered preparatory to the erection of a fine stone residence in east Marion Centre, just north of Mr. Doster's.

We have an invite to participate in a grand chicken hunt on the first day of August. Who'll lend us a gun?

The Peabody Gazette says: "A tri-weekly mail route is to be established between Peabody and Marion Centre."

Levi Billings deserves a vote of thanks as a public benefactor for cutting so many weeds along the sidewalks.

David Lucas, of Lincolnville, and Belly Leehr, of this place, have purchased the stock of dry goods and groceries together with the building formerly occupied and owned by Bower & Coble, and embarked in the mercantileship. They have already ordered a stock of new goods which will be received in a few days, and intend keeping so good and assortment and selling so cheap that it will be both pleasant and profitable to trade with them.

At the last meeting of the board of county commissioners, township 22 range 4 east was constituted a municipal township by that body, and christened Cedar (now Summit) township.

At the school meeting of district No. 1 last Monday night, the school board by a unanimous vote elected Mr. T.M. Potter to take charge of our school the next year. Mr. Potter has long been identified with the school interest of the county, and helped to bring it to its present standard. He is a graduate of one of the best Universities in the east, has practical experience in this important field of labor, and will no doubt bring our school to that standard which we have so long contemplated.

The celebration on the Fourth, at Elk, was a home affair. The new band covered itself with glory. The songs and recitations were instructive as well as patriotic. Charley Flegger was marshal in fact, as well as in name, and R.L. Stotts outdid himself as president.

The first child ever to be born at the Elgin hotel was born to Mr. and Mrs. Immer last Saturday.

While brooding over your troubles have a thought of the mail carriers on the rural routes who have to make their long drives over roads that would tax the patience of a saint. "There is one bad mud hole on my route," said one of them to us. "Have much of one?" we innocently asked. "About twelve miles long," he replied.

Judge Dickerson went to the Territory, last night, to hold a few hours court today. He expects to take his family to the World's Fair in a few days.

Sam T. Howe has been elected Superintendent of the Bell Telephone Company in Topeka. Sam Howe is a good man in any place you put him.

Guy Sacket is up in Dakota registering for a chance in the government's last land distribution.

Mr. Nicholas J. Schlingloff and Miss Mary Lewellen were united in marriage last Sunday at the home of the groom in this city, Rev. Mr. Kjellin officiating. The groom is one of Marion county's fine young teachers and is a splendid young man in every way. His bride is a beautiful and amiable girl. They are well-mated and are a handsome and worthy couple.

Adv — The Santa Fe will sell round trip tickets to Pueblo, Colorado Springs and Denver for $17.50, daily June 1 to September 30, 1904, inclusive. Limit October 31, 1904. Stop-overs in Colorado will be allowed as heretofore. Three trains daily. "The Colorado Flyer" (in service June 19), "The Colorado Express" and No. 5 provide the means of reaching the resorts quickly and comfortably. Illustrated literature describing trains, route and scenery, free. Jno. Kendrick, Agt. AT&SF Ry, Marion.

(Copied by Joan Meyer from the 1904 microfilm filed of the Marion Record.)

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