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Newspaper
Daily Star
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1877
Page
4
Old Marion column notes varied items from cigars to a band on the Masonic Block. Mentions of Mike Clary’s game chicken, health board selling tubs and canteens, Kerr House Laundry update, a Christmas court fine for drunkenness, and subscription appeals for Star.
Invitations were issued for a surprise party meeting at the parsonage on Center Street. Len G and Will R went to the parsonage, were welcomed by the young lady host who did not know of the joke and invited them in as the tableau began with the line Boys, we will take a cigar.
A local notice reports Marion boys habit of stealing silk handkerchiefs from ladies pockets on Sundays. It urges parents to lecture boys, identify offenders, and for ladies to pin handkerchiefs in jackets to prevent losses.
In the reach of all and from thirty five to six ty dollars any one can secure a beautiful new home with many elements for family comfort. Remember a stitch in time saves nine. For particulars call at Magruder's Novelty Trade Works, Dec. 21 week.
Madame Forresters reputation as a future and past events clairvoyant draws seekers to Diebold's Nations Hotel Marion Room 12 and 6 for guidance in business, love, and luck. The piece notes sales, a flour from Waldo mills, and a busy New York City store with German and English speakers offering toys and notions.
A vintage ad宣 from Fowler and Co promotes a one price policy and disclaims deceptive advertising. It extols affordable, quality garments and invites customers to visit, stressing fair treatment of all customers and genuine appeal rather than puffery. The tone urges appreciation by a discerning public and emphasizes tasteful merchandise.
T R Rokerts proclaims coal sold cheap and cash only. He will not grant credit, insisting payment in cash when leaving orders or on delivery, thanking customers and promising continued coal supply under the cash system.
Farmers announce to the public that on and after this date, tie, declare.
Co partnership plans to run the blacksmith shop in all its branches offering workmanlike service at greatly reduced prices. Shoes will be set at two shillings per horse and refitted for a quarter. Other work priced accordingly. They seek a herald patronage and guarantee prompt service at Hust Street, Limtsey’s.
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