Marion Star Briefs and Notices From Jan 16 1878
The mayoral court activity increases with local business and social outreach. A marriage license to Jacob Crock and Sarah Bortch is recorded. Missing keys, runaway horse episode, and a note on Pigeons for 10 cents each appear alongside market reports and oblique editorials. Death notice for Charley Dummbaugh, aged 20, with funeral details. A critique of policing and civic economy, plus advertisements for the New Home sewing machine at Magruder’s.
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Dumbaugh
Chas. D. Dumbaugh
Charley Dumbaugh
Marion Deposit
Burglary and youthful theft at Burkhelders
About 7 o clock last evening, four youths led by Phillip Joy, P Fitzgerald, and Pat Flaherty robbed C. Burkhelders in the sight of Mrs Burkhelder and her employer, stealing neckties valued at about $15. They were brought before the mayor this morning, pleaded guilty, and each was fined $10 plus costs. Joy stated he warned his companions and asked the mayor to impose the full penalty and allow him to work it out.
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Shorty
Jones
Phillip Joy
P. Fitzgerald
Pat Flaherty
Burkhelders
Letter Writer on East Main Faces Westward Flight
A terse note from L. H. C. accuses a local man who wrote a letter on East Main Street of lying and urges him to move west and die. The statement marks a personal feud and warns the author to be unable to stop the accusation.
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East Main Street
L. H.C
Prices cut on ribbons and notions by Borkholder
Thompson G goods includes silk, fringe and bows at 25c to 50c with former prices noted. Linings, collars, cuffs and ties advertised at one quarter to half price. Germantown yarn 20c per skein. Wide range of trims, bustles, and silk fringes offered 25 to 75 cents with 25 percent savings versus usual prices. Call early for selection at Center Street by C. Borkholder.
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Marios
Borkholder
Center Street
Writing School Tonight at Friday Hall Wins Gold Premium
A local writing school event at Friday Hall awarded a gold premium for the most improvement. The ceremony recognized participants for notable progress and skill development, highlighting the community program's success in fostering creative writing.
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Fridley Hall
Wish to declare date for horsemen to public notice
Public notice invites horsemen to declare actions starting on a specified date. The fragment signals an official announcement but lacks concrete details such as exact date or scope. Further information would specify requirements, location, and penalties if any.
Blacksmithing venture promises lower prices at Lindsey's stand
A new partnership announces a reshaped blacksmithing business on East Street Lindsey's old stand. They pledge workmenlike care and substantial price cuts, offering new horse shoes at 75 cents per pair and refitting at 35 cents per pair, with a guarantee of satisfaction and patronage.
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East Street
Lindsey
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J. W. Alsop
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Miss Moore
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Black Hills
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Kawalkee & Hudson
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