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Newspaper
Daily Star
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1878
Page
4
Local column covers mayoral race chatter with mentions of Samuek Bumne, frequent weather notes, and community events. Reports on jail contracts, new subscribers, and curiosities including a calf with four ears. Crime items note an assault, a court bid, and religious community remarks.
The Murphies of Marion celebrate the first anniversary on April 9 at City Hall with good speakers and supper. Temperance organizations across the county are invited to attend. Further particulars next week. NMorroxy Ex. Con.
A Marion newspaper notes George Markee declaring he has signed the pledge and will live a sober Christian life. The item praises the sincerity of the pledge and hopes more local young men will follow his example.
A team belonging to Mr. Rhoads bolted this afternoon on Center street. One horse fell and was dragged, a second horse ran into a wagon before the first could be stopped, but damage was minimal.
The New York stock market holds steady from last week. Sheep prices rise slightly with bids from $6.79 to $6.85. Hog prices improve to $4.00 to $4.50. Wool prices trend higher while hogs and sheep show gains.
A fragmentary notice states Samuel Hume has consented to be a candidate for Mayor. The declaration marks the start of his earnest campaign as he seeks the position in the upcoming election. The text is incomplete but confirms his candidacy and intent to run.
A brief OCR snippet lists Samuel Jiume Nazton Otne as part of a garbled notice. The readable portion mentions free rats and a quartzkerchief purchase context.
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