100 years ago
OCTOBER 10, 1902 — On Tuesday, Oct. 7, the Altruistic Club had its first regular meeting for the club year. That day is designated in the year book as Guest Day, and the club room was tastefully decorated with plants and the club colors, pink and white. A special program had been prepared, and quite a number of invited friends, including the Dawn Club, were present to enjoy it.
The members of this club are all busy women, and it was organized not so much for study as for the maintenance of a reading room for the benefit of our boys and girls. This, Mrs. E.W. Hoch, who presided, made clear in her words of welcome.
Miss Hodge sang a solo. Miss Lola Hoch recited the Crucifixion Scene from "Ben Hur." Miss Wesser, of Indianapolis, whose visit all present felt was most opportune, played several violin selections. All these numbers were excellent, and thoroughly enjoyed.
Miss Edith Keller read the report of the committee on library and reading room so that those present might know what this club was attempting. As a beginning the club accepted the offer of the W.C.T.U. for a room. Donations of books were asked for and received. Then, early in February, a traveling library was obtained from the State Library. The room was kept open at first by the members, each going a week or several days at a time. This plan was subject to so many irregularities that a librarian was hired. Miss Edith Keller was the first librarian, Miss Effie Harrison, the present, succeeding her. The first traveling library was returned at the end of six months, and two more ordered, one being almost entirely for young people. Six magazines are regularly on the reading table, and these, with occasional contributions of papers and books, make up the literature. The club feels that it has reason to be encouraged, as the librarian reports that the books are kept in continual use. Most of those who come to the room to read are boys and girls from 10 to 18 years of age. The books are taken out by both young and old.
The expense of the reading room has been about $15 per month. The club realizes that its facilities do not meet the demand. It needs more books, more magazines and papers, and more table room. All these it hopes to obtain in time.
The remainder of the afternoon was given over to visiting, the club serving its guests with light refreshments meanwhile.
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J.T. Dickerson is making quite extensive improvement to his residence in the way of porches, additional room, etc.
The correspondent for the Kansas City Journal tells of an incident of the opening of court here last Monday, as follows:
Marion, Kas., Oct. 6 — District court, which began today, was short one juror, a farmer living near Lost Spring. A few days ago Judge Moore received a letter, written in a childish hand, saying that the writer's father had been summoned on the jury. "But," it went on, "he has promised to take us children to Kansas City that week, and this is the first time he has promised to take us anywhere. Won't you please let him off for the week, so that we can go?" It was signed by four children, the youngest evidently being hardly able to hold a pen. Judge Moore replied, allowing the father to go if he would fulfill his promise, and asking the children to inform him if the promised was not carried out. The juror did not come to court, so it is presumed that, with the children, he is enjoying the sights of Kansas City.
A ten dollar bill was lost by a lady in Marion last Wednesday. She thinks it was lost near Ehrlich's store or near Mrs. Freeborn's residence on the hill. The finder can learn the name of the loser by calling at this office.
Upon invitation, the Presbyterian Society spent the day Wednesday at the country home of Mrs. Tipton. Fourteen ladies were present. A delightful dinner of four courses was served by the hostess assisted by Marguerite Martin. After dinner the company adjourned to the parlor and were favored with a piano duet. The modesty of the players forbids giving their names. After a most enjoyable day the ladies returned to their homes wishing such pleasant days came often.
Mr. Ogden, the photographer, has just put in a new flashlight apparatus which he is pardonably proud of.
An advertisement by W.W. Loveless & Sons makes the following statement: "Old age brings on wrinkles but not to our Kuppenheimer Overcoats, for they are constructed with the patent shape retainer, and then they are wear-resistant, too. We carry them in all grades, but our hobby is the better grades. The "Regal Crown" at $15 is a swell coat for up-to-date dressers, and embodies all those qualities so sought after by those who know "what's what." Our sheared Chinchilla Overcoats at $18.50 is comfort itself, and as durable as comfortable, and just the thing for people who don't conform to fads. We can fit you from the cheapest to the best.
(Copied by Joan Meyer from the 1902 microfilm files of the Marion Record.)
