New Year Notes and Local Notices From Marion Ohio
A January 5 1878 item notes Robert Kerr improving and schools resuming Monday. Merchants Muntzinger Zachman sell goods while Charley Dombaugh fears hemorrhage. Mrs Moore strengthens at home. Judge Hopkins denies a New Year’s present. Siar priced 34 cents monthly prepaid. Various local remarks include boat venture, real estate offers, and job-work services. A coke blaze near Masonic block alarms passersby as pace-seekers gather for Democracy meeting.
Snowy morning flight sparks grand Marion party
Depth of the snow this morning hinted at flight restrictions as guests gathered for a large sociable surprise party at J. B. Christians'. The house was bright from cellar to garret. Newcomb's String Band provided music, described by our reporter as the best ever at Marion events.
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J. B. Christians
Garret
Newccomb
Marion
Bread and Cheese by Willie Wheat in Baltimorean
A lyrical verse notes a summer romance where the speaker loves a girl yet jokes he wants more than bread and cheese. The suitor praises her dimples and blue eyes while she prefers kisses and love over sustenance in the warm season.
Bargain ads push best and cheapest goods
A New York City Store touts tremendous bargains on a wide range of goods. It claims they aim to excel rivals, please customers, and cannot be undersold while inviting inspections of their prices and products. It also mentions Michigan Mutual policy and Capt Drake's flour as recommended brands.
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New York City
Subscriptions for the Popular Little Star Rates
The subscription price of the popular little Star is listed by period with advance payment terms. One week four weeks twelve weeks six months one year. The rates show a discount for advance payment while otherwise charging fifty cents per month.
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Little Star
Saag
Public Notice Declares New Date for Declarations
A public notice states that on and after a specific date the authority will declare certain actions or requirements. It indicates official intent and forthcoming procedures, urging readers to monitor further postings for details and compliance deadlines.
Correction on New Home sewing machine in Marion
Readers were told the New Home for 330 to 690 dollars was furnished by T. J. Magruder in Marion. The reality is Magruder owns the boss Sewing Machine line and the New Home machine, touted as the essence of all good machines, was introduced about ten weeks ago.
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the Star
T. J. Magruder
Marion
Magruder
Josh Billings Lectures in City on January 12
A note quotes Josh Billings on discipline and fairness, announcing his lecture in the city on January 12. The item signals an upcoming public talk and reflects the era's humorous editorial voice.
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Fairbanks
Josh
Billings
Josh Billings Lekturs
Coal Seller Promises Cash Sales Only in Marion
T R Roberts declares he will not offer credit and will sell coal at cash terms. He pledges not to undersell and to keep cash transactions strict whether on order or delivery.
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Marion
Pease
T. R. Roberts
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Daily Star
Hume & Bro. Publishers
Fabey
Marion, Ohto
Robert Kerr
Muntzinger & Zachman
Charley Dombaugh
W.H. Moore
Julge Hopkins
Lionesa
John O’regan
Billy Bolander
United States
J. H. Jamieson
Prospect
Brank Seribae
Sam
Jam-s Barker
Balimore
Booth
Svil-Og
Stabs
Columbus
New York
Cail
Iese H
Exchange Hotel
Wal Hoxter
The
Willie Wheat
Michigan Mutual
Capt. Drake
Michigan Mutual Life
Ani
Waldo Mills
F. M. Drake
Ditch & Markert
Keefer & Snakes
Ed Maloye
D. J. Humphrey
Ixd
Briz
Josh Bittings
City Hall
dIreher & Sefried
East Street
Mdsey
Mark
John Garberson
W. D. Robertson
Rowalkee & Hudson
Askins Bros
Stouffer Gull &Co
Culls
Coal
Michigan Mutual Insurance
Johnson, Linsley & CO
Aliso Lumber
Shineles
Kawalkee & Hudson
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