23 Feb 1878
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Newspaper
Daily Star
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1878
Page
1
In a damaged page a fire proof safe valued at eighty dollars is offered for ninety one forty cash. Advertisement sections mention flour brands Cann Drake's Kowalke Hudson and cheaper office tasks like producing letterheads envelopes and mil heads at the cheapest place to have it done. Funerals properly attended and related services are also referenced.
Tim Fahey's Rink is the site for a Star office setup with a promise to provide joy and satisfaction to readers. The notice urges subscribers to engage with the Star office arrangements and calendar a visit to learn more.
Dr Drake invites the public of Marion and nearby areas to his new rooms in Linbleys block offering full dental services and all necessary accessories at low rates.
Cord wood and fence posts advertised on North Main Street. Offers 4000 to 1500 quality oak posts for safeway, any quantity by the foot or 2 per cord. Fence posts six cents each. The plant made by Waldo mills by Cow. F al Drake old splendor. Sold by Dalek Tarkert's and Ed Maioy's.
Citizens of Marion and Vicinity, along with Cue Cruvelng, are taken to a dining spot on Center Street where oysters and meals are served. A dining-room event unfolds with patrons choosing their plates and beverages amid a casual local scene.
Fragmented text advertises tailoring services with promises of winter bargains and reduced rates to save money, mentioning themes of quick service and distinctive garments. Keywords imply a local shop calling for customers to visit or inquire about discounts and altered clothing.
Fragment references goods taken for Board MBA and total value. Notes items offered for 4.50 dollars and questions why they were held. Mentions HUME.
A garbled dental box of promotional text promises rare items with handkerchief gifts. Samuel Hume of Marion, Ohio offers premiums including a pearlized cuff button, nickel plated collar button, pencil, and a shirt set for a nickel and 25 cents. The ad blends vague pricing with unclear terminology and lists multiple items.
T J McGruder has received a fine lot of Whipa Bruanes Comia and related items, indicating a substantial shipment or gift. The note lists several named items suggesting a broad collection or assortment for distribution or sale.
ROUSE ROR RENT. A good chance for a No.1 family. Mrs Holverstott's on the village for rent. Mrs Holverstott wishes to board with the renter. Good recommendations required. Four further particulars enquire of P. W. Holverstott.
Advertises a new house for rent at 111 North Main Street with offerings of oak furniture and a range of coal and coal products. Claims quality timber and fuel supplies available from T. R. Roberts in Marion.
Jn McFarland offers four business rooms below with ware attached and three upstairs, north of the A and G W R R on Main Street near Apiland, for one year or more, suitable for business or boarding house. Also dwelling for rent or sale, wood and central location, long time lease, inquire H W Riley Marian, or Mrs H E Barnvart.
Mrs Collins informs ladies in Manor and vicinity that Monday next she will manufacture putties coins and salteries of cutchings. Zimpies and cruels available at Ruenranpa's store. Switches repaired and hair goods can be found at the Exchange Hotel.
The Mam Social originally set for Friday evening at Mt. Junho Hoynes on Alum Street is postponed to Wednesday evening next week because of a tea party at City Ball. Allure invited.
The text describes a noisy claim about a fine lot of Croare of all Weonda and qualities. It mentions a top article at Joe's and prizes that are said to suit the times. The writing is garbled and unclear but centers on sale of commodities and rewards.
Fragmentary notes describe a Pettia New York season with sugar testing and beverages. References to a muley, a vuntile room, Coors and a menu include coffee oysters baked pork and beans. The text is garbled with unclear details and stray terms.
The notice states three cows near the A and G West area are for sale with one fine bull, expected to be fresh by September from BP. QC Sharpiess reports first entry stuck. Cattle will freshen in a month or two. Mr Mogsman plans to move to Kanaas and will give a date for stock.
William Miley’s eatery attracts courtroom crowds daily as customers praise baked beans oysters hot coffee and ham. Locals call it the best place in town for a hearty meal.
An ad seeks five hundred dollars for five years or a first mortgage for three times its value with a $100 principal reduction each vest. Call at the Sic office.
The Star lists its subscription prices with advance payment options for various periods. One week four weeks twelve weeks six months one year. otherwise monthly rate is fifty cents.
A playful monologue where a flirtatious speaker defends vanity and social charm. She questions giving up flirtation, boasts of kissing, and revels in admiring glances from older and younger men, including cousins and grandpas, while planning stylish degradation of time with lovers and admired beaux.
The text notes Bismarck's influence averting a near clash between Russia and Britain over Constantinople. It states Russia refrained from approaching the city, Britain retired its position, and a Russian plan for reconstructing Turkey awaits conference talks. The North German Gazette claims the three emperors remain allied.
The Moffett bell punch is in favor with Richmond liquor sellers. It serves as a check on the bartender as on a war conductor, allows a five cent increase on each dunk of whisky and applejack, with half paid to the State. It ends the credit system.
A twelve pound tooth the size of an email ham was removed from a white elephant in Ceylon while under chloroform. The operation relieved the animal’s nerve pain from tooth decay and exposed bone.
The missing money from the final days of Secor Robeson’s Navy Department tenure would cover the deficiency his successor now seeks to fund through appropriation.
A York Center lodge in Union County hatched a plan to steal sugar from a grocer. After delays the sugar arrived at Richwood but officials blocked hauling beyond 1200 pounds. Grangers return angry, sugar remains in ice freight until weights restrictions ease.
A readable fragment describes Jobo Balentine son of a deacon and local farmer John on Island Pike, plus John Cochral of a Ualey band, John Wilborn an aged upholsterer and veteran, John Frantz a modest neighbor, John Cone near medical studies, Judge John Garberson guardian of orphans, and other named locals. The piece notes personality, trades, and age details, reflecting community character.
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