100 years ago

march 9, 1911

The city commissioners passed a Billiard and Pool Hall ordinance last week that makes a number of important changes. The sale of drinks of any kind or of lunch is forbidden in any Billiard or Pool Hall or in any room opening into such hall. The applicant for a license must make a sworn statement of facts—that he is bona fide resident of city, place where he is to set up tables, number of tables, etc.—before license will be granted. Persons under eighteen years of age are no to be permitted the use of the tables and no game of chance is allowed in the place. The reputable proprietors of such places no doubt make no objections to these regulations. The purpose is to prevent the illegitimate of disorderly conduct of such places.

E.H. Purdy has been in town this week. He is on the road now for a made-to-measure clothing company and is doing well. Old friends are always glad to have him stop off here.

Mr. Carson Martin—a brother of H.S. Martin—and family have come from Armi, Illinois, to make their home here. They expect to go onto a farm. Marion people extend them a hearty welcome.

“The Bandeaux” is the stylish headdress for 1911. It can be worn with or without a barrette. W.W. Loveless & Sons are showing them at 25c and 50c.

Mr. and Mrs. L.O. Hildwein who have been living at Fairview for four years have returned. They have bought a farm northeast of town but as they could not get possession immediately are living in Marion at present. Their many friends here are glad to have them back.

C.A. VanLoon has installed an electric forge blower in his blacksmith shop and it is a dandy. Instead of expending valuable time and strength working the old style bellows, Mr. VanLoon simply presses the button and lets the current do the rest.

The ladies of the Baptist Church will serve supper at the courthouse March 10 from 5 to 8 o’clock. The menu is stewed chicken, hot biscuits, mashed potatoes, fruit salad, suet pudding, and coffee. Price, 25 cents.

Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Phillips and daughter, Miss Ethel, have moved here from their farm near Elk and are occupying the Karl Ehrlich property in the southeast part of town. It is a pleasure to welcome them and we hope they will find peace and contentment in this, the best town in the state.