03 Jan 1878
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Newspaper
Daily Star
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1878
Page
1
A fragmentary note announces a public event concerning Qiatra and a stated post date care. Details are unclear due to incomplete text, but the message indicates an auction or notice to horsem en readers about onward arrangements.
A co partnership, formed to run the Linsey Street shop, promises to cut costs and modernize blacksmithing. Horse shoes will be 10 cents per pair and refits 35 cents, with all other work as charged. They pledge quality and seek public support, East Street shop guardrails.
A catalog note lists lumber shingles lath cash doors and blinds and a No 1 set of cedar posts offered at very low figures. The brief item signals bargain pricing on essential building materials.
An 19th century style promotion offers a genuine kipareen linen handkerchief for 25 cents and promises a bundle of gifts valued at $125. Cuff buttons, shirt studs, an engagement ring, a nickel plated ring, a dollar button, and a tipped pencil are listed as free with each handkerchief. Samuel Hume, Marion, Ohio, claims a Michigan insurer as the company behind the venture.
Keeter and Snake announce a refitted room offering a full assortment of groceries and provisions at low prices. Free delivery across the city. They also carry premium cigars and tobacco. They thank Marion and vicinity residents for past favors and solicit continued patronage from Milier's Block, one door north of Kerr House, Marion, Ohio.
Attorney at law and real estate agent offers sale and trade of farms, tracts, town properties, mills, and various lands in Ohio and beyond. Lists include 108 acres Levi Marlow farm and 80 acres near New Bloomington, plus numerous railroad lands and Kansas Pacific holdings. Call at Marion office for maps and detailed circulars.
In Newark and Mansfield cities, guests include Geo Linn Geo Robberts J Haine S W Bounds N Eicherberger AWN Perils and others. Notables from Columbus Doylestown Upper Sandusky Richwood and Orrville listed among visitors and local lodging exchanges.
A Toledo Star editor hints at a possible dark horse in the U S Senate race. He notes the candidate is a stout Republican facing a bitter Democratic split, and may win if the GOP stays united. The piece mentions the candidate’s pro silver remonetization stance and a proposal to make peanuts legal tender.
The column notes many seekers flocking to Columbus while the Kerr House begins the year with a register. It mentions the Democratic caucus of Legislature members gathering Saturday evening and jokes about cold weather and pork losses. Architect Geo L. Phelps secured the contract for a fine residence for Prussia.
The report notes a remarriage of Bir and Mrs Hayes after twenty five years and their renewed vows. It states the President's children were rebaptized and the baby baptized by Dr McCabe of Delaware Ohio. General and Mrs Merron vinnati were also baptized at the Executive Mansion that evening.
Mr Eustis the new Senator from Louisiana gets 20000 back pay and 2000 to 3000 mileage. During the period he was paid as a United States Senator he also served as a State Senator.
A brief scene unfolds with a wife teasing a husband about their son and his supposed “ass for a father” as the old man sits in silence, the humor hinging on witty wordplay and domestic banter.
Richard R. Hayes, son of the President, will enter upon the practice of law in New York this month.
Artemus Ward remarks on the Mor Monites noting their religion as angu lar and describing their wives as plural in a sharp, satirical line from the comic commentary.
A brief notice praises Michigan Mutual Life as a solid company, citing stable services and reliable coverage. No specific actions, dates, or figures are provided.
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