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Newspaper
Daily Star
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1878
Page
4
The Independent and Mirror papers discuss a political contest with Squire Ritz as the Democratic dark horse. The column urges readers to report pushings in the Star and hints Monday morning as a favorable time for church collections. A humorous note mentions a boot store selling oversized boots requiring a wheelbarrow to transport them.
A jumble of local notices cites the Murphies wedding at 8:30, a room for rent at 68 North Main, an upcoming dry goods auction at Raehrmuochs, and various town news. Reports include sheriff transport of penitentiary prisoners to Columbus, counterfeit arrests near Chicago, a debtor dispute, and editor’s mayoral candidacy chatter.
A set of keys was found and can be reclaimed from H Peers drug store. The notice requests the owner to provide identifying details to claim them and mentions a fee of one pence for processing.
A terse note states refusal to accept the Democratic nomination for mayor. The writer, a lifelong Republican, thanks supporters, asserts loyalty to their party, and promotes a Saturday March 30 sale at G. V. Wiccar Coward's Block North Main Street near the Railroad offering boots and shoes at less than half price.
The clipping mocks self important people and boasts often using quirky lines about whiskey busts and breakfast hair rocks. It notes a new law penalizing ads to obtain divorces with fines from twenty five to five hundred dollars and describes Mrs Colonel Robert Ingersoll as tall with striking eyes and a head full of dark hair who defies norms and charm.
Citizens of Marion urged to purchase shoes this week or next to seize the best money saving opportunity. A good stock remains at G. W. Wheats in Conard's Block on North Main.
Joe Shaw plans a four line residence at the corner opposite Dr Fees. J Walker also erects a large blacksmith and wagon shop on Broadway east of the M E Church.
In a few days the firm will operate a new line of look‑na glasses that surpass any stock they have had and will be sold cheap. The tease invites customers to shop at the lowest prices.
Attractive display of Themos wallpaper patterns from a leading American manufacturer. See borders, gauge, and quality in person. Visit P O Sharelers to judge quantity and finish.
Misspelled notice details a rental for a new house and lot with a barn and cistern at Nost North Main Street near Burr Oak fence posts. Inquiries directed to T R Boreers. a girl is sought for housework at Jerry Bush's on James' row. Announcement from Sauvel Wume.
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