100 years ago

november 24, 1910

Alfalfa Mill Sold

Karl Ehrlich has traded his alfalfa mill to Mr. V.J.Kniseley of Topeka for land in Illinois, but Mr. Ehrlich will continue to operate the mill for one year under a lease. This mill is one of the best in the state and as Marion is in the center of a very rich alfalfa district, the property is regarded as very valuable.

Mr. George M. Crowder, who recently took charge of the Elgin Hotel, has had many changes and improvements made. Mr. Crowder was in the hotel business at Caldwell for ten years and he has a thorough and practical knowledge of the business. A good, high-class hotel is a valuable asset to any community and we hope the new proprietor of the Elgin will succeed in making it a popular place and in conducting the hotel in a manner that will reflect credit upon himself and upon the city.

Mart Mansfield and Judge Vaughn say that when they retire from office—and that sad day is fast approaching—they may form a partnership and open an Intelligence Bureau. No sir—we won’t say it. You make your own joke.

E.D. Harn, manager of the Marion Produce Company, has bought the stone house just west of J.D. Saggau’s of Mr. McCormac, and we understand he will tear it down and put up a modern cottage.

Mrs. W.C. Hereford, Mrs. Henry Wight, Miss Idella Harris, Miss Myrtle Rice, Mrs. E.W. Hoch, Miss Edna Hoch, and Mr. Ben Hirschler attended the Schumann-Heink recital in Wichita last Thursday evening.

Lost Springs has certainly proved her right to call herself “The Orchard City.” Twenty thousand bushels of apples were raised within a mile of that city this year. Most of them were shipped to other states.

Hargett and Bryan have bought the restaurant located just east of Troyer’s Racket Store.

Ed Coffin has taken the contract to carry the Rock Island mail for another year.