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Newspaper
Daily Star
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1878
Page
5
A quirky weekly column notes circulation talk and local gossip including Mrs. James Keapp’s feeble condition in LaRue, Richard Fshey as Democratic mayoral dark horse, and assorted town news. Mentions Frank Scribnee, James Walters, A Leffler’s stock, Ditch & Margnet, a Mollie Maguire reference, and a sheep market report from Zeige in New York.
Fragmentary 19th century column cites political bluntness and moral reproach while reporting a street altercation at Kerr House and a large Republican caucus at the court house. The piece mentions a half price shoe sale in Conrad's block near the railroad and references a disputed mayoral candidacy.
A Marion Independent note describes a new gallery and free puffery for visitors. The piece hints that the additions delight children, comparing play to a brisk wind. The tone blends promotional zeal with local civic interest in Marion.
Political notice announces C P Bishop as an independent for Marshal and J N Absten as an independent for Mayor. It invites readers to hear views in upcoming columns and public discussion. The snippet ends with garbledes, but indicates more details to follow.
Died at 10:36 p.m. is Esick Clark Jsst about 3 years old. Residence given as 1 mile north of Scott Ton. John Stoce last seen near Mr. Schup’s residence, about £ years old. Funeral services held at Qo clock this afternoon.
At the Republican Convention DeWolfe presided while Simon pushed his slate. Chase was named Secretary after a contested nomination. Hume was ruled out for Mayor but candidates shuffled. Lapham led the final council slate as Simon's picks secured Treasurer Clerk and School Board seats. The crowd dispersed with Charly threatening an appeal.
A damaged OCR notice describes land and property sale terms, including a house and orchard, wells, cisterns, and livestock facilities. It mentions a purchase price, down payment, installments, and a mortgage securing the title, with scattered names and locations that are partly unreadable.
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