Snow and Local Happenings in Marion County
Snow is in demand with box rent renewals noted. The Marion Gas Co. offers bright gas for locals. Marion’s population grows as Blue Fisher welcomes a new girl. Changes include daily Star publication, rail and wagon transport shifts, and plans for a new hotel and jail. Household updates, community notices, and a dramatic club meeting close the week.
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Marion
Daily Star
Iolarion
Father Barnett
Star
P. S
Death by self harm and rural humor from an Illinois piece
An Illinois woman dies by hanging, with local responses at the funeral. A husband jokes about the loss with a remark on apples. A colored preacher makes a quip on God and fences, sparking questions. An impatient boy quips about grinding meal at a mill. Waldo mills produce fine flour sold by local shops.
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Illinois
New York City Store Selling Best and Cheapest Goods
Bargains continue at the New York City Store. They cannot be undersold and invite inspection of their goods and prices. The advertisement touts Captain Drake's flour and promotes policy in the Michigan Mutual amid claims of superior quality and tremendous bargains.
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New York City
Coal Saler’s Cash-Only Notice
T R Roberts announces he sells coal in Marion cash only. He states he will not extend credit, insisting on payment when orders are placed or delivered and thanks customers for their patronage while pledging to continue supplying coal.
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Zachman
Psetor
South Main Street
John Battenfelt
Marion
T. R Roberts
Tide of Fashion Reflection by Fowler and Co
A vintage business note from Fowler & Co. extols the virtue of affordable, tasteful clothing. It defends fair pricing, condemns puffery, and invites the public to visit regardless of purchase, emphasizing respect and mutual acquaintance.
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Fowler &Co
Michigan Mutual Insurance Plan Promises Pay As You Get
A reader notes Michigan Mutual Insurance combines old plans with a pay as you get approach. The columnist suggests this pricing method aligns with consumer expectations of value and cautions about policy details and coverage.
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Michigan Mutual Insurance
Insurance payout to Barny through Marion Agency
A Mrs Bar ny secured a $2,000 life insurance payout from Michigan Mutual via the Marion Agency Stahl and Idleman. The claim traces to her husband and children seeking protection.
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Michigan Mutual
Presents Ring And Collar Button Auction Note
An irregular listing mentions a ring, an enamel plated ring, and a collar button with a tipped piece, priced at 25. The fragmentary text references Perci but lacks clear context or complete details.
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Burne & Bre. Publishers
Fabey
Maxton, One
E. Clark
Scottown
Robert Kerry
The
Marion Gas Co
Marionites
Murphy
Jim Barker
Apho
Longville
Blue Fisher
Solomon Zachman
Datty Srae
Mr. C. Barnett
Marien
Isaac Conklin
Butler, Cass Co
Home Dramatic Club
Sweeney
Waldo Mills
F. M. Drake
Ditch & Margret’s
Keefer & Snakes
Ed Maloye’s
Capt. Drake
Green’s
Janol
Judge OU. Bowes
Stouffer Cull &Co
Cults
Coal
Tide of Fashion
Little Star
Apy
Samuel Uume. Marin
Marion Markets
Oates
E.c.s
C.&t
Salamanca
Galion
Urbana
Cincinnati
Michigan
Prospect
de Owen Ti
Morral
Fowler
Sandusky
Galion Wawee
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