Local Harness Maker Denounces False Report and Promotes Goods
T J Magruder of the Novelty Saddle Works defends his business against a false report. He asserts Marion has not imported harness in 12 years and claims his firm offers better, domestically made saddles and farming harness. He notes a stock of in-house saddles and a Skeleton Saddle line and urges trust in local products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wien
Daniles Wo
Pussilay
Magruder
Marion
Arctic
Yorkm Bay
Guarrantea
Akeleton
T. J. Magkuder
Sunbeams and Joyful Light in Morning Verse
Poem extols sunbeams as merry, dancing guides from morning light. They kiss dew, lift hazy mist, and spark joy, guiding hearts through sorrow and driving away night with bright, kind words.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alli
Our Big Fish Excursionists in Scioto May 8 1878
A fragmentary reminiscence of a May 1878 Scioto expedition. The party travels five miles between camps, walks in mud, and rents a cottage near the river. Bert Bowen O W Johonsen and Gee B Christian appear, observed drenched and miserable while others mock or pity their misfortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
Tristram
Fred
Adams
Bert Bowen
O. W. Johonsen
Gee. B. Christian
Baptist
Murphy
Irregular Scribbles Describe Night Telegraphed Tales
A ragged, first-person vignette recalls sheltering in a hut during rain, with a spokesman praising a previously spotless reputation while preferring fishing to shelter. It notes a gullible humor, a sunfish catch, and a rambling, partly humorous stream of local life and odd dialogue. The piece mentions public court notices and odd town business, including unclear legal actions and local purchases.
Barrett Bros stock and a child’s car ride faith
A fragmentary dialogue shows a little girl asking if every town has two Gods while traveling by train. The father explains there is only one God, and the girl muses that each town should have God to oversee the bad folks without endless travel.
Mood of a Maid in Barrette Market Note
A sentimental maid voices despair while cleaning a press with benzine and later allows a visitor to rest his head in the same spot. In another item a box of Peach Blossom soap is opened at Barrett Bros, and the assessable map features prominently in the market for the mosey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrett Bros
Help Wanted At Exchange Hotel Kitchen and General Work
Job listing reads a good girl or a man and woman to do kitchen and general house work. Apply at the Exchange Hotel for details and employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exchange Hotel
Fragmentary notice on ownership and payment
Fragmentary OCR text mentions proof of ownership and a payment of twenty five cents. Details are unclear but indicate a property dispute or notice regarding possession and a small charge.
For Sale Pea Nut Roaster Patent Item
For sale one of Gale patent novelty pea nut roaster. A sure money maker. Address this office or A W Hill.
Elephant outbreak spurs circus managers to rethink race ad stance
Circus managers treat an elephant outbreak as a RaceUEES advertisement risk and reassess public messaging and safety protocols amid ongoing acts.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Grace
Tyro
Fateh
Pati
Moir
Oueswerk
Geo. B
Brimstone
Opini
Joe Copeland
Wil Clark
Miley
Wm. Culls
John
Hadeon
Harriman
Bijfor
Brady Farm
Taakee
Fontaine
Piaigui
Scofield
Wag Attorney
Bartram and Stahl
Batis
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!