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100 years ago

april 19, 1906

For Snake-bites?

A certain prominent citizen has been keeping, in the kitchen cupboard, a jug of "Old Kentucky" — for medicinal purposes, of course, of course. Sometime ago a neighbor came over to borrow some vinegar. Now in this same cup-board was a jug of vinegar. A daughter of the household picked up one of the jugs — thought she had the vinegar jug — and gave it to the neighbor and told her to take the jug and use as much of the vinegar as she desired. But it didn't happen to be the vinegar jug. Now which do you say had the hardest thing to explain — "the certain prominent citizen" for keeping the jug in the first place, or the "neighbor" for returning the jug, empty?

Mr. W.Z. More, who has the contract for furnishing stone for the new court house has begun to deliver the stone. Considerable amount is already on the ground.

Mr. J.S. Griffith — Jack Griffith as we all knew him — died at his home here last Tuesday evening at eight o'clock. Rev. Berkeley, of the Christian church, conducted the services. We will give a more extended notice next week.

Mr. Fred Cleaver, of Iola, and Mr. O.C. Seeley, of Sweet Springs, Mo., have come to Marion to live. They are barbers and have gone in with Scott Sheets. They will bring their families here as soon as they can find suitable houses.

Harry Rogers recently sent to the State Historical Society a quaint old double-barreled revolver which he found along the line of the Santa Fe trail. It is a strange looking old weapon, and in all probability has an interesting history. It has been placed on display among the relics in the museum at the Capitol.

By the way, it has doubtless occurred to you that this is the season of the year when the good citizen gets out and "cleans up" the yard. You know those tin cans that have been accumulating in the back yard, and that ash pile that needs to be removed, and that lawn that needs attention — yes, you know all of these things that ought to be done for the sake of the general appearance of the town as well as for the beautification of your own place. And the question is Mr. Man, are you getting busy?

Prof. and Mrs. Van Fleet pleasantly entertained on Monday evening in honor of the seniors and instructors of the High School. The evening was spent in playing "Block." The first prize, a beautiful pink and green pennant, was won by Miss Field and the consolation prize, a box of chocolates, by Align Frazer. Dainty refreshments were served in two courses, the color scheme of pink and green being carried throughout. The rendering of several solos by Mr. Rankin, of Emporia, was a delightful feature of the evening.

J.M. Padgett and Frank Schmersey expect to leave next Sunday night for Glasco, Cloud County, where they have gone into the mercantile business. The families will not go until after school is out here. Marion regrets greatly to lose these fine people.

From the Gale and Wilson News — Mr. Pete Goentzle and Miss Mary Goertz were united in happy wedlock at the home of the bride's mother in Wilson, last Thursday, April 12th, 1906. Mr. Goentzle is a fine young man of sterling quality, and well deserving of his beautiful young bride. Miss Mary is the oldest daughter of Mrs. Goertz. She is an excellent young lady who has grown to womanhood in the community, and has many friends who join in wishing this young couple unalloyed happiness and prosperity. Mr. and Mrs. Goentzle are at home to their many friends in the old Snyder place.

Harry Rogers and Charley Brooker have arranged to bottle the Chingawasa mineral water and put it on the market. It is a good move. The water has been examined a number of times by experts and pronounced of splendid medicinal qualities.

A.J. Harris, who used to run a barber shop in Marion, but who has been living in Zion City, Ill., for the past three or four years, is visiting his sister, Mrs. Sidney Holder.

Eugenia and Lucile Corby gave an Easter egg hunt for the neighborhood children last Saturday.

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