29 Jul 1878
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Newspaper
Daily Star
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1878
Page
1
A fragment from a local page notes Mussens Roamp and Eu ene Wood of Delaware visiting for a few days. Mentions a sacked Capt. Drake beer, a horse mishap injuring a coachman near the Cemetery, and local tax and court figures with figures for the year. The report reflects a casual, cluttered newspaper style of the period.
Mr T B Hord sold 575 sheep with three carloads this season averaging 120 pounds each and one load at 142. Elder Sarmieron of Marionne nears eighty and is ill. Rev D D Waugh’s temperance meeting inspired boys with brief speeches. Mr Fion of New Bloomington and others cut timber for a Dayton fry. a falling tree injured Floid on the head. J W Johnson claims the best 620 acre Ohio farm with 210 acre corn, 75 acre wheat, 40 acre oats and strong pastures. Neil farm sits 12 miles north of Marion, 10 miles south of Upper Sandusky. Johnson is a model farmer with excellent land.
In LaRue, July 27 1878, local editor endorses Josh Copeland as a strong, incorruptible Republican candidate. The piece argues Copeland embodies economy and perseverance, would deter agitation and corruption, and mobilizes support from Republicans in the Western Right District.
Advertises tax sewing machine oil kept for sale by Barrett Brothers as of superior quality. Urges customers to try it due to noted excellence and reliable performance for sewing machines.
The Grand Excursion from Columbina and local stations to Detroit departs Wednesday August 7 at 7 55 p m from Marion. Round trip fare 2 25 includes a steamboat ride on the Detroit River. Tickets good on regular Canada Southern trains to August 9 10 p m. Featured rowing crews include She Was-Cae-Bettes and the Columbias returning from Henley.
The C and I Railway Company announces a Bee Line timetable effective May 12 1878 detailing travel times and routes on the line. The notice preserves the medieval telegraphic phrasing of the era and lists schedule information for passengers and freight movements.
Time table fragment from A G W BR lacks explicit times and station markers. The readable bits indicate a schedule outline with incomplete time entries and potential route label Otateon. Further readable content is needed to confirm full details.
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