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Newspaper
Daily Star
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1878
Page
6
A jumble of town notices, rumors, and small items from Marion recount local life. Demands for stable business, a new governor, church socials, and remarks on printers, railroads, and whiskey. Citizens discuss prices, eggs, butter, obituaries, and editorial stances as the era’s chatter fills the page.
Crowds filled Columbus for an historic inauguration with police from Cincinnati Cleveland and Toledo and state militia represented. Despite rain and mud the procession drew the largest attendance since the war. Gov Bishop welcomed attendees in the Senate Chamber and later opened the ball with dancing starting at 1 am. The hall decorations cost about 1600 dollars.
A jail inmate tired of poor village fare tries to escape but is caught by Night-watchman Jones who overpowers him in a fierce struggle. Jones wounds, stomps, and tosses the man into the gutter, provoking public anger as the offender faces no apparent punishment. Separate note: County Rotheseatint safe purchase delays Treasurers office access due to its size requiring door enlargement.
Writing School at Frib ley Hall offers a gold premium for most improvement. The New York City Store continues deep price cuts and urges inspection of goods. Williams sells coal at cost prior to price rise. Waldo mills flour by Capt. Drake advertised at Ditch Markett Keefer Snakes Ed Maloy and Humphrey shops. Star subscription rates listed and True's drug store location on South Main. Marion now a permanent base for chronic and female health treatment per Rev Reif Sutter Lust Ruehrmund.
Ladies may have dresses colored in shades including dark brown navy blue green or black by Mrs W D Robertson at Mrs Lutz residence corner of Farmer and East street. She will stay in the city for one week.
Archer and Sefried announce to the public that beginning at a specified date they declare certain terms. The notice signals formal intent or action but lacks detailed specifics in the readable text.
A joint partnership announces a new blacksmithing operation to run at Lindsey's old stand on Exst Street. They pledge workmenlike quality and greatly reduced rates, offering horse shoes at 75 cents per pair and refits at 35 cents per pair, with all other work priced accordingly and guaranteed satisfaction. Public patronage invited.
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