08 May 1878
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Newspaper
Daily Star
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1878
Page
1
Time schedules for the C. C. & I Railway Bee Line are in effect. The notice lists officials R. S. Flint General Superintendent and Gale Division Superintendent with locations Cleveland and Indianapolis, Ohio. Time entries omit certain hours where not stated.
The Marion Ice Company announces readiness to deliver ice in any quantity at a low figure. Orders may be placed at G Schweinfurth's or A Ritzneupt's with prompt attention.
The Marion Daily Star lists the subscription price for the popular litule Sramia as follows with no charge shown.
A letter from JT. J. Magkuder of the Novelty Saddle Works denies selling ready made harness in Marion for twelve years and asserts they buy only standard items and provide home-made saddles and quality guaranteed work. He urges readers to verify rumors before belief and notes they source no imported ready-made harness.
A cryptic verse recalls a defunct dog named Brava, gifted by McPherson D. from Ohio. It hints at ailments and a scene of an assessor, with playful wordplay and a nod to a broader alphabet in four lines. The piece blends whimsy with a rural tone and a touch of local color.
A fragmentary maritime account recalls seven sailors Simon Simpkins Stephen Skies Sam Strickland Sol Slocum Sylvanius Sinclair Samuel Simmons Sidney Smith. A storm drives a ship southward, sea serpents and sharks swarm, Sidney dies, six sailors perish or are saved after signaling a sloop. The piece preserves a somber, repetitive tone.
Thunder and lightning sweep the area as rain falls. The Star reports on marriage licenses for George F. Barks and Emma J. Epley of Marion township, a Matrimonial Car event with seventeen brides, and a marriage license for the couple. Webb faces execution on the 31st as Mansfield prepares for a crowd. Smiley & Co. egg-dealer suffers a sprained ankle. inquiries arise about a theft at the Half Price Boot and Shoe Store. John Masterson remains active for work, and local theater at the Farmer's Iron Works adds to fame. A Union depot is planned after Marion and Chicago railroad completion, with machine shops to follow. VanFleet and Waugh depart for Columbus on subpoenas regarding the Michigan Mutual Life Insurance Company. VanFleet returns tomorrow noon.
H J VanFleet receives dispatch from Clerk of the Supreme Court R G Fanning Columbus May 7 1878 stating Peters vs Cupp and Pettitt against VanFleet Mollong overruled The ruling affirms judgments of Common Pleas and District Courts The decision means VanFleet earned over 1060 on the contract and the largest real estate fee in Marion County Davis represented Pettit and VanFleet acted for himself
A fragmentary sale notice lists a patent novelty roasting device, referring to a model and price. It directs inquiries to A W Hill at the office, with limited legible details about the item and seller location.
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