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Newspaper

Daily Star

Location

Marion, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1878

Page

4

Local ads note stores and events in city

Philip Phillips advertises 1¢ items. Akron Royalston P O robbed of 70 dollars. Fr Pabey & Bon promote imported crockery ware. Frank Scribner visits Mansfield on official business. Door thieves on North Fase street noted. Mrs Wm Hardy leaves for Dayton to visit friends. Wm Idleman boasts large insurance business. Menard and Chancy Davids return from Tennessee via C T Read. Ben Waddle ships three hog decks to Cleveland worth 303.10. Barrett Brow's stock offered free of charge, quality guaranteed. Funeral for Mrs Barbara Powell set for tomorrow with 11 o clock train arrival. J R King of Troy closes billiard room, pays costs, leaves city. Har MeniS Society rehearsal Wednesday. members urged to attend. Fancy & Son offer fine glassware at low prices. Plans for Marion Opera building to be announced soon. Weaver, Urbana bank defaulter, arrested. robbery alleged at 85 000. Robert Young promotes horse hose carriage. H T Van Freet and B F Stahl travel to Columbus for business. Clerk of Supreme Court to read writings.

Royalston P.O Akron Pabey & Bon Frank Scribner Mansfield

Death of Dr Wm A Butler in Lesttown

Dr William A Butler of Lesttown died suddenly this morning after a period of illness. He was reportedly on duty yesterday and was a son in law of the late Enoch Clark. The Kerr House in Capital Ohio, run by Mrr Joseph Johnson, is noted for fine service and reputation abroad. A pair of Marion girls fought over hair pulling last night while a man nearby proposed marriage to a different woman and was refused.

Wm. A. Butler Lesttown Enoch Clark Kerr Capital Ohio Mrr Joseph Johnson Marion

Retrospective on Knowledge Quest and City Interest Transfer

The writer recalls two years ago gifting or transferring city interest valued at about 1000 dollars to D J Humphrey and taking a untethered purse of ideas and a untamed untold p unt-roaster to the Philadelphia Show to gain knowledge. He notes forming wis form valued far above the initial gain and contrasts with Mr H H Norris who partnered effectively in the old coin business.

D. J. Humphrey Philadelphia H. H. Norris Mr. Norris

Webberings in Buffalo move and Marion Opera hope

The Hansomost life sized Oil Painting and a likeness of Gui Weber in New York are in possession. Gui Weber is moving office fixtures to Buffalo today and is leaving town after four months of local business that employed many and supported others. The Star hints Weber may help erect the Marion Opera Building with citizen support, while political gossips claim D. J. Humphrey leveraged energy and influence to gain advantage in provision business.

Gui Weber N. Y Buffalo Gui Buisnes Weber Marion Opera Ower D. J Humphrey Strick S. J. Snidars Phil

Deputy Sheriff Murdered in Middleburg Attack

A deliberate murder occurred in Middleburg today as Amosdaskeep, known as a county terror, shot Deputy Sheriff Aliman Sherman, the late marshal, amid years of legal trouble and attempts to defame his character. The incident unfolds in Bellefontaine dispatches from April.

Bellefontaine Middleburg Amosdaskeep Aliman Sherman

Offense leads to deadly clash as sheriff duo shot

In a town case, Sherman sued Inskeep for 10000 and won. An execution followed after Inskeep’s failed appeal. Sheriff McCracken and deputy Rockwell attempted seizure. insiders say Inskeep fired from a wood house, hitting Rockwell in the back, the wound fatal after five hours. Inskeep remains at large armed and described as erratic and dangerous.

Doggerries Sherman Inskeep McCracken George Rockwell Tuskeep Wood House Rockwell Bac

Local Shop Notices and Advertisements Mix

A jumble of early 20th century ads lists carpets from Callut Yake and Uners, cosmetics and corsets, drug goods from H True & Co, and wallpaper expansion by P Snurprese. It notes Excelsior Backwheel Linn Mowers at J R Marshberger and invites readers to visit Bar office for stationery and card orders.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Same &Bro. Qualishers Marion County Fahey & Bon Phillip Phillips North Fase Street Smith Wm. Hardy Dayton Menard Chancy Davids Tennessee C. & T. Read Ben. Waddle Cleveland Barrett Brow Barbara Powell J. R. King Troy Main Street Har ‘Menis Society Fancy & Son Grand Marion Opera Weaver Urbana Chicago Robert Young H. T. van Freet B. F. Stahl Columbus H. T Supreme Court Mur DERED Callut Yake & Uners Bukvers The Wind Friends Thia City H. True & Co G. W. Birke Plasterer Fei Gounu House Horus & Co Gar. True & Co. Murn James Gregory North Mainetree P. C. Snurprese Mae Wapd Carda, &c J. R. Marsherger Opra Abirt Sands Handkerchiet Samuelhume Maxies the Marien Ice Company G. Schweinturti A. Rilgusupt G. Scowe Lake Marion Daily Star Popelar Brantens Sellews Nell C.C.C.& I. Railway CO Bee Lene Watt Eapixse Eapress Lowal Leafe AHR Mario Caledonia Galion Crhathine Goikg South Galion Nad da- Accem Creteiand Quincy’s Ae Ee N.bluguti Fam Beletontame Union Intianapohe Clevenné Landianapoli Carter &J. Loum Indianapolis Indianapolia Flint Gen. Supt Co. C. Galk J Chevelaya G. Indiagapa Ts Ind Jaz. Dewolve Manhwp Oho G.W.R.R Trains EANTW It. Wich Camcinuad Drouaue Pete Marionu Lisbiap SoSow Seveia Wairen Atr Meadville Mealville Dnoadiry Corres Am Jameston Salm Sal'm'sen Menavil Greenvill Neweee Ravens Stock “ Kent Sdessos Akton Astiand Ganon Marien Cipenna Loviawillel St. Lowe Trina Sunuava Palace Bloeming Coscher Cincinnati New York Borel Daly Manefield Mate Fleie Pottavare Fort Wayne & Chicago Railroad Meadyile Union and Corry Jamestown Niagra Falla Cipeinn Sobthana W. B.shattuc D. D General Meveland Marion, O Baber J. A. Ouheree Itame & Garberron Inses Young Fies Forsitare Pat! & Tereany L. Read BR. Qrees Dedier P.W. Search Cale
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