STAR Leads Mirror and Independent Margin Over Others
The STAR outscores the Mirror by 100 and surpasses the Independent by 1,400, with the Independent and Mirror combined ahead by 160.
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Newspaper
Daily Star
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1878
Page
4
The STAR outscores the Mirror by 100 and surpasses the Independent by 1,400, with the Independent and Mirror combined ahead by 160.
A bustling issue notes a concert tonight at City Hall and preparations for a grand event at the Exchange. Reports mention a council meeting, a new jailer, and civic optimism as Marion plans a lively, if disorganized, community scene with debates on schools, suffrage, and local services.
In a sprightly note the Star questions the writer Sarah about the subject of yesterday’s acrostic and any ties to a Cleveland or other medical college. The exchange hints the subject may have a diploma and invites inquiry upon his return tomorrow.
Tho s Dillon a tramp cooper from Oswego N Y jumped from a freight train on a silo track in Caledonia last evening about 540 The Bee Line express struck him throwing him 50 feet against a freight car breaking his legs and causing fatal injuries Coroner Gaily held no inquest at the request of Caledonia citizens Remains sent by express to Oswego N Y where friends were telegraphed to send him home
Fragment presents a store sale on Saturday March 9 with items listed as dry goods and nations. It shows receipts totaling 188.00 and expenses 36.50, balance noted as 151.50. Names Lola Mus, R. Hu Junson appear as signatories in the short report.
A Bellefontaine Chronicle item notes a West Liberty woman churned eight pounds of butter from two gallons of cream in two minutes and a half. Nearby reports from a Marysville reader claim four pounds from eight quarts in eighteen seconds, while a Richwood editor touts Vaughn’s exact timetable and punctuality.
A Detroit lawyer, collecting a five dollar bill, tells a man his neighbor cannot build a barn within two feet of his house. The lawyer then reveals the client can proceed with the barn, claiming all the law is on his side.
The Muntsinger room on Main Street will be occupied by Fowler's Merchant Tailoring Establishment on or before April 1. Fowler has temporary rooms over Richearmund's store for business until Mr. Matthews moves in. Please reserve your orders. W. D. Fowler.
Notice states the dissolution of Fowler and Co dated the first day of March 1878. It calls all indebted parties to settle accounts and promises collection actions if payment is not made by the date. The notice names Wm. D. B. Fowler and warns creditors to present claims.
A fragmented ad lists various novelty gifts and buttons with prices, claiming free items to all buyers. The text includes mentions of roll-plated buttons, handkerchiefs, and a “Contenima' Share” set, with cryptic pricing and a closing attribution to Samuel Ume in Marton.tia.
A concert at Marten will feature Mrs. Odburnd with a large chorus of vocalists. Includes humor, piano and celebrated numbers by Wp WwarGs and J W. Parker. Osborne supports the event with a generous contribution and reception precedes the performance.
The partnership Kowalke and Hudson is dissolved by mutual consent. Phesiaia Thomas Hudson retires. Frederick Kowalke continues the business and assumes all assets, liabilities, and claims. Dated February 23, 1878. All debts to the firm should be settled promptly to avoid legal action.
A garbled OCR page fragment mentions railways, Western, Latin names, and scattered place hints. It references trains, oil, minerals, and a general superintendent, with many obscurities and improper names interwoven in a non coherent list.
A Star office notice urges subscribers to call in. It promises to assist and satisfy readers who contact the office, emphasizing service for subscribers.
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