Local notes and adverts from an 19th century issue
A jumble of items from Ovens Station Columbus and Marion including weather notes, hotel mood, Murphy library, Delaware waiter saloon, an opera house plan for spring, ads for bargains, a game law, poet Zachman references, snow, Judge Hopkins on matrimony, skate season, a proposed narrow-gauge railroad to benefit Marion and a Grand Union Depot, a Columbus political rally on the 14th, reduced rail fares, Star editor Stanley, and a large turnout for legislative offices with about a score of openings and over a thousand applicants.
Twenty two years later John Owens builds lime kilns and expands holdings
About twenty two years ago John Owens came to Marion county and leased land for five years to build two lime kilns. He saved $600 and purchased many properties totaling 700 acres. He employs about fifteen men and plans further growth. Kawalkee Hudson sell glass coffins by Askins Bros. A fire destroyed a water tank house at Caledonia, and licenses were issued to Philip J. Rush and Mrs Laura B. Payne.
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John Owens
Marion County
James Coffe
Royal Fish
David Carhart
Capt. Hartley
Elias Riley
Barnum
John
Caledonia
Bargain promises and product plugs in a 19th century ad
An irregular ad touts Capt Drake's BOSS flooring and Waldo mill flour, mentions New York City Store bargains, and urges inspections. It promotes Michigan Mutual Life policies and recommends local outlets Ditch and Marquet Keefer and Sookes Ed Maloye, ending with a muddled slogan about a western insurance company.
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Waldo Mills
F. M. Drake
Ditch & Marquet’s
Keefer & Sookes
Ed Maloye’s
A Square Deal for Josh Billings Tickets
An advertisement offers 75 tickets for Josh Billings Sektor with a promise of value plus a Beef Tonic elixir. Caswell Hazard & Co., druggists of New York City, under the Fifth Avenue Hotel, claim the product strengthens like Samson and gentles like Ben Butler. The offer lasts 90 days and notes a January 12 lecture by Josh Billings in the city.
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Eany
Josh Billings
General Repair Shop Offers Custom Horse Work and Plow Repair
Parties may have repairs such as horse shoeing plow work or buggy work done. New work made to order. All repairs available at a general repair shop by calling on the firm.
Mysterious on a Sleeping Passenger Near Caledonia
A well-dressed young man bought a Crestline to Indianapolis ticket and slept aboard the night express. He woke beside the railroad near Caledonia, half a mile east of town, having walked off in his sleep. He escaped with minor bruising and remained disoriented, unaware of his location.
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Crestline
Indianapolis
Galion
Caledonia
Wanted A good Cook and a Second Girl
Job notice from Marion Ohio seeking applicants for a good cook and a capable second girl. Apply to Mrs Juper O. Bowrx. January 3.
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Juper O. Bowrx
Marion
Meerschaum Cigar Holders and Pipes At Green's
A fine stock of Meerschaum cigar holders and pipes in elegant styles arrived at Green's, showcasing a variety of designs and finishes for discerning smokers.
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Green's
Star subscription prices listed for short term plans
An old notice outlines Star magazine rates: one week and longer terms shown with prices, plus a note that payment terms require advance at fifty cents per month. The fragment suggests a subscription schedule including three weeks, twelve weeks, six months, and one year options.
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Little Star
Presents Rush Offers Rare Handkerchief Gifts
An advertisement by Samuel Hume of Marion Ohio offers 23 cents as payment to receive a genuine Skipareen Lisen handkerchief along with a set of free gifts including cuff buttons shirt studs a ring a collar baton and a tipped pencil. The offer promises valued items formerly retailing up to 125 dollars.
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Bame & Bre
Fahey
Manion, Ohto
Ovens Station
Columbus Hotel
Murphy
Robert Kerr
Delaware
Opera House
Zach Man
A.prainn
Columbus
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Star
Stanley
United
Senate
Politien
Kawalkee &Hudson
Askins Bros
Philip J. Rush
Laura B. Payne
Michigan Matusi
Capt. Drake
New York’ City
Michigan Mutual Life
Michigan
Western Institution
Howe
Amieny
Hall
Fou
Stouffer Cull &Co
Coal
T. R. Roberts
Michigan Mutual Insurance
Advance Us
Gfy
Michigan Mutual
Amet
Atowhir
Samull Hume
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Cesses
Boiceo
Shane
C.&t
Cincinnati
Urbana
Salamanca
Salamancall
Urbans
Goike
A.m. m
Owens
Morral
Fowler
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Sandusky
Aeeres
Marion Weenoee A
Prospect
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