Local Notes From Bennet Hall And Town Gossip
Locals describe Bennet Hall gathering and temperance talk with Rev Waugh Murphys. Indianapolis Journal notice, John Casson returns from Cleveland with groceries and Virginia peanuts. Poll tax exemption debate, court trip to Iowa to view a case. Inn business thriving. Exchange report quotes a two thousand dollar fine for coin defacement. Judge Hopkins travels to LaRue. many planning marriages. Webb the Mansfield murderer taunts passersby awaiting confession. Banking event scheduled a week from next Friday. Richland County officials discuss hemp contract for Webb’s hanging. Exchange Hotel fixtures advertised for sale as promoters push investments in the Star.
Best Thing in Marion Offers Exchange Hotel Furnishings for Sale
An auction notice describes selling all furniture and fixtures in and about the Exchange Hotel for cash or paper within twenty days. Address details incomplete.
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Marion
Exchange Hotel
Marion Daily Star editor compiles local news for prospering burgh
The Marion Daily Star editor gathers all local news of the town and produces a lively daily paper. The text notes the editor’s duties include running a hotel, selling scrap during the week, and teaching a Sunday school class at the Intelligence Office. J N Absten and Jacob Wasser are named as the oldest class members.
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Marion
Intelligence Office
J. N. Absten
Jacob Wasser
Another Offer From Crnetyxatt O May 17 78
A missive notes a prior Cleveland Leader April 13 request for a pass and seeks to hire the recipient for the coming year. The writer asks if services can be secured and requests the salary amount, urging an immediate reply.
Manton Letter Refuses Editor Proposals in 1878
In May 1878 Joss Brntines, replying on behalf of local presses, declines offers to run a daily paper. He notes the community has long sought a suitable editor, praises local support and resources, and explains that money or salary is not their concern. They must decline any proposition as impossible given their duties to 3809 residents and families.
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Manton
Joss
Brntines
Jewelry dealer offers cuff pins and late styles at low prices
A seller advertises enameled cuff pins at fifty cents per pair and other jewelry at unbeatable prices. He claims watches and clocks and all jewelry items are available at competition-free prices. Call at Corner of Main and Railroad streets to shop now.
Local Biz Ad Fragments Highlight Porous Plasters And Bargains
Read what our business men have to say about new plaster lines and discounts. Barrett Bros. offers Shinplasters and various plasters while Fabey & Son promote dishes glassware and bargains at Masonic Block. Conrad Bioth remains detained at Pleasant Plain Iowa. customers urged to await further word.
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Piice Boots
Conrad
At the Front. Ger Fancy & Son Leaves Stock On Sale
At the Front notice announces Ger Fancy and Son offering a stock of G a 8 ware almost giving it away in a bold sale. The ad emphasizes deep discounts and time limited offers to attract shoppers.
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Ger Fancy & Son
Time Table Adopted December 30 by A&GW RR
The A and GW Rail Road issues a time table adopted December 30 listing Train No 3 and 12 on the main line with daily runs and Sundays off. A palace sleeping car operates Cincinnati to New York with an hotel coach on No 3 and 12 between Chicago and New York daily via Mansfield. Connections at Meadville Union and Corry for other lines, with no stopovers allowed. Passengers must buy tickets to the first stop and can re purchase to final destination. W B Shatto is passenger and ticket agent. Cooper is general superintendent, Cleveland, Ohio.
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Tehorg
Cincinnati
New York
Chicago
Mansfield
Manafier
Pittsburg
Fort Wayne
Meadville
Corry
Jamestown
Buffalo
Niagra Falls
South
Ens Point
W. B. Shattouc
Inabnaty
Ooper
Cleveland
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Bennet’ Hall
Rev. Waugh
Murphys
Indianapolis S Journal
Gale
True & Co's
Maseuie
Center Street
John Casson
Virginia
W.E. Scofield
Js. C. Johnston
Owaido
Goa
Delaware
H.ick
Webb
James “Richer
Richland County
Ohio
Joseph Bowis
Ysterday
Learming
Sherif Felthans
Lou Bracker
Silas Powell
Rochester
Beaver
County of Philadelphia
Commonwealth of Pernasiv
Pitt
Randal Fenton
Tnefairs
Apolyon
Satan
Apollyon
Atlcock
Atnica
Belladonna
Coltin
Barrett, Bros
Fabey & Son
Masonic
H. True & Caza Drug
Ahsir Dyer Pilla
True
Reahwaz
New
York
Fassion
Maronic Block
Chas
Burk Holder
M.drake
Luke & Kiser
Ed. Maloy’s
H. ¥. Vanfleet
A. Britten Deatres
Tedianapelin
Ieee
Bellefontaine
W.bimington
Siem
Urley’s
I. Marlon
Pra Caledonia
Galion
Papa Crhstling
Spm
Clevelandme
Calononia
Guriey's
Apm
Indiana
Indianapolis
Idianapolis
Shere
Gihdluapote
Ind
Sapaw Os Aadt
Marlon
Mno
Bsr
Cimcinnati
Speileld
Bibana
Gajion
Sam
Manateid Lipm
Greenvil Ispur
ATV
Amioncirys
Aio
Colt Y Case
Jamesto’n. Sam
Sam'ucald
Meadyissues
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