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The popularity of the post card of today excels by far any fad that has struck the American people. While it is a fad and was thought to be over two years ago, a place has been made for it by the art printer, engraver and photographer. Designs for an occasion can be readily gotten with "my sentiments' already printed on the card. It saves time. Every cozy corner, shady nook or pleasing street scene becomes a good shot for the camera, and are very acceptable when received by those away from home. It is wonderful the amount of good advertising Marion can do for herself by using these post card views.
Court House News
Attention is again called to the rest room in the southwest corner of the basement. The room is open all day, and the ladies who come in from the country and have several hours to wait, will find it the most comfortable place to rest. It is hoped everyone will feel welcome and at perfect liberty to come there to rest and wait.
The commissioners met on Monday for the first session of this year. The most of the day was taken up in allowing claims. Several other matters were considered, one being in regard to putting a heating plant in the jail. On Tuesday, Mr. P.P. Janke took the members of the board in his auto to Peabody, and to inspect bridges recently built. Wednesday the whole day was taken up with the matter of appointing a county assessor. The following names were considered: J.E. Gilbert, E.N. Eby, Fred Lewis, Thos. Osborne, O.M. Shirk, John Smith, Henry Wohlgemuth, Arthur Freeman. W.H. Carpenter made a speech in favor of giving the place to an old soldier, and friends of the applicants presented their cases before the board. The decision has not yet been made.
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Mart Mansfield announces in this issue of The RECORD as a candidate for sheriff of Marion County. Mart has seen several years' service in the different lines of duty connected with this office and has proven himself an efficient officer. In announcing himself a candidate for re-nomination, he assures the voters of the Republican party a continuous of good service.
Marriage Licenses
Henry Hellmer, Marion
Mary Reiswig, Hillsboro;
O.J. Hertz, Herington
Minnie Wheeler, Great Bend.
Dawn Club
The Dawn Club met Jan. 2 at the home of Mrs. Wm. Carpenter. Members present answered to the roll call with quotations from "Comedy of Errors."
Mrs. E.R. Trenner was elected a new member.
Shakespeare's humorous characters were discussed by Mrs. Taylor Riddle. "Falstaff" Shakespeare's most humorous character having received the most comment.
The lesson, "Acts 1-11 of "Comedy of Errors" was conducted by Mrs. Morris. The current topics discussed under the leadership of Mrs. Hodge were "Sailing of the U.S. Fleet," and "Are strangers welcome in the churches?"
Miss Scofield of Metropolis, Ill,. was a welcome visitor and gave a very pleasing talk about the work of the Ladies Literary Club of Metropolis.
After an interesting and instructive meeting, the club adjourned to meet in two weeks with Miss Hannaford.
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The officers of the Library Association are well pleased by the interest taken in the library during the past year. There are something over 250 books on hand all the time. Every six months 100 are returned tot he State Library at Topeka and 100 new ones received. The books of each set are well selected and among them will be found standard works, new books, children's books and scientific works. The circulation of books for the past year was 2840. Number of patrons who took out books, 275. The library is open from 1 to 5 every afternoon except Sunday and legal holidays. The association would like to see it even better patronized during the present year.
Postmaster D.D. McIntosh conducted a rural carriers' examination in the court room last Saturday morning. It was for the purpose of selecting a carrier to fill a vacancy at Ramona. The following took the examination: Dennis Jacobs, B.D. Coulson, Oscar Bowers, Howard Liddell, Irwin Sollenberger, Thomas J. Lott.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. P.P. Magathan last Sunday, a boy.
V.E. Healea & Co. sold five pianos during the Holiday sale. The greatly reduced prices are still in force.
Rink Special Notices
For the rest of this week the skating will commence at the rink at 8 o'clock and continue until 10:30, except Saturday night, on that evening till 11 o'clock. This arrangement was made so as to not interfere with the special services at the Christian church and the entertainment Saturday evening of the Baptist church.
The rink management announces that for Thursday evening, Jan. 9, the rink has been leased to a special skating party of thirty-five couples. This arrangement is for one night only.
On Friday evening, Jan. 10, in the skating rink, the High School team plays the Peabody High School. This will be a close game and you must not miss it. Admission, 25c. The band will play.
