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Newspaper
Daily Star
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1877
Page
1
J C Walter, agent, touts the Warre Shuttle Sew machine as the lightest and most capable family sewing machine. He boasts simple construction cast iron parts, steel needle feed on both sides, and a large bobbin. The ad highlights ease of maintenance, dust resistance, and detachable attachments for operator comfort.
Keefer and Snake advertise a refitted room in Miller's Block Marion Ohio offering a full assortment of groceries and provisions at low prices with free delivery. They also stock top brands of cigars and tobacco and thank Marion citizens for past favors seeking continued patronage.
Attorney H T Van Fleet announces sale listings across Ohio and neighboring states. He advertises dozens of farms and tracts, including 54 to 12,000,000 acres, with Marion office details and maps available. Also notes Star subscription rates.
The column lists arrivals at Kerr House Exchange Hotel and National House with names including Chae E Harris Dayton J J Robinson Urbana D J DeCamp Cincinnati W H Stannagoade J C Wingate Crawfordsville P A Stillman Columbus C F Glass Columbus B Waddle A J Hare Upper Sandusky A J Hess Dayton J J Cogswell N C B Taylor Dayton Robert Kerr S H Royce Monticello John Kern Manafield D D Sheldon Bloss Cole Detroit H Rooton A R Gill L J Pelton W H Coffinger John Brooks Dayton Lawrance Crofts Toledo S Litzenstein Cleveland John A Dix Dayton JR Jury Wyandot co J F Kennedy Scottown Chas E Thomas and others. The Legislative Returning Board votes Governor selections. no regular session until a Governor is chosen. Notes mention a lioness and tiger at large near New Bloomington and an ambitious public speaker among select listeners. Osman Pazha reportedly surrendered Plevna and 40,000 Turkish troops to Russian forces, seen as a potential death blow to Turkey.
A village correspondent laments a fire and the loss of Kaifison, joking about townsfolk Knifison and Nancy Jane. The writer hints at a future Huddle supper to honor Kniffson with a gold headed cane for being no longer a fellow citizen and former mayor, promising details to follow.
Puck tone assails the Marion Legislature urging action to ensure he is counted in amid fever talk. The writer identifies himself as part of the Puck tribe with frogs and other inhabitants claiming health and loyalty.
If you want an hour or two of good solid fun head to City Hall tomorrow night. The Burlesque Troupe will supply enough amusement to keep you laughing a month. Go early to secure a seat. Fair Ladies and Handsome wanes greet you with smiles.
Clinton Parmington was arrested last night by Night Watchman Bennett for theft. He pleaded guilty and was fined five dollars and costs. Whisky had nothing to do with Clinton's difficulty. Pettiss Oysters was involved.
Mr J J Robinson offers a large stock of first class brooms on the court house square at remarkably low prices. Call soon if you want a bargain. We know them to be good. we tried them.
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