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Newspaper
Daily Star
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1877
Page
4
The Marion council met last night while illness among residents shows signs of improvement. Notices cover a marriage in Madison Kennspr and a scandal of dull business, with price cuts on coal and local commerce. The column mocks Cleveland Heralds and urges editors to desist.
Fragmentary phrasing suggests a boast about hiring night police to guard goods. No clear event, date, or names are readable to confirm a specific incident or outcome for a concise news card.
The New York City Store in Conrads Block opened yesterday with a full house from morning to night. Shoppers praised the goods and prices, noting a large selection of flowers and silk gros grain ribbons offered cheaper than elsewhere in Marion. The advertisement urged ladies to visit and inspect the stock.
Inquiries welcome at Tim Fahey's Bank or the Intelligence office which is full and overflowing. Last night seven comical representatives were entertained by Capt. W. R. Hughes. A large, cheapest stock of millinery goods is on display in Marion at Mrs Taoma's exhibit location.
A fragmented local notice item mentions a display at Gurley station and Marysville today, with stray ads for oysters at Wm Miley’s, Pettit’s shell oysters, harness work by Mikle, Mrs Thomas’ shop, and Everley’s glassware and bargains. It notes J F Darrah’s completed contract in Delaware and promotes local businesses amid street scene chatter.
The City Council met last night with Mayor, Clerk and all members present except Merrill. Reports were read and filed. A resolution ordered the Mayor to publish the Sunday ordinance. A resolution required the Marshal and Night watchmen to perform duties by law and village ordinances with pay stoppage for noncompliance. D Jamesome presented a petition to vacate a street west of his land north of Mt Vernon street. The fire committee was granted one month to report on horse purchase and hose cart change.
The new Boss Clothing House in Cull's Block on north Main Street opens to the public with a fine stock of ready made garments.
Readable fragment notes an all wool cashmere suit priced at 9.80 and total value 15.00 from Furnishing Goods. The items must be sold within 30 days, implying a clearance sale to overcome competition and meet price expectations.
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