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Newspaper
Daily Star
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1877
Page
4
Telegraphic special from Vernon C to the Daily Star reports William Bergin was hanged at 12:30 p.m. An immense crowd gathered yet few admitted on tickets. The rope broke on the first drop, Bergin survived briefly, then a second attempt with a short four foot fall ended in death.
Special Dispatch reports a break in at the Finneys family Farm house near Mansfield last night. An elderly woman was struck and rendered insensible, Mr Finney died from a gun blow, his daughter in law and son were knocked down, and two assailants escaped. Suspects Webb a negro and an unidentified white man were arrested.
The Daily Star notes hogs selling at four cents and top price gains. No new illness cases reported. Mrs. P. Walker of New York visits friends here. George Roberts bought six loads of hogs weighing 181,757 pounds since Saturday. A night watchman reports a door nailed shut from the inside in a center street business room. no suspect identified. Michigan Mutual Life is praised as a reliable local insurer.
Prof Mulach plans a German class once funds are raised. Holidays approach and merchants should advertise early to boost sales. Prof Orwig remains at City Hall offering lectures and cabinet insights. Michigan Mutual insurance promotes pay-as-you-go plans and life coverage, cited by Mrs. Barry who received $2,000 through Stahl & Tolleman agents Manon Agency.
A frightened team of Mr Stont's men fled along West Street North of Railroad Street then east on Centre Street and smashed two panes of glass in Muntainger and Zachmann’s dry goods shop window. No other damage reported.
This morning the fire alarm sounded and Dwyre sent his steamer with a gray team to the railroad crossing in time as the hose cart reached the corner of South and Main Street. The piece argues for a horse drawn hose cart and urges city officials to act promptly.
The village council ordered the mayor to publish notices of Ordinance No. 103 restricting bartering and trading on Sunday. It prohibits tavern keepers and others from selling or buying goods on Sunday with fines up to fifty dollars plus costs, except for charity work and Sabbath observance. Mayor W. H. Mohr signed the notice from Manon Ohio dated December 6, 1877.
The alarm this morning came from the reflection of Ben Stahl’s face near Butler's shoe store. Call W H Mobis agency for fire insurance, with policies paid in full. Harry True plans to move his drug store to the Masonic Block by January 25 as the building nears completion. A hall is available for rent, inquire at Tim Fahey's Bank or the intelligence office.
Opening day crowds filled Conrads Block shop as Marion residents praised cheap goods and large silk ribbon selection. Vendors described flowers and silk gros grain ribbons at unusually low prices, urging women to inspect the stock for themselves.
Attention farmers. Paties wanting repairs such as horse shoeing plow work wagon and buggy work can have new work made to order. All work is available at the general repair shop by calling in.
The notice thanks patrons for growing business and invites new customers to try their garments. It states tailoring is their specialty with wedding outfits and elegant attire, urging calls to experience their superior production.
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