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Newspaper
Daily Star
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1878
Page
3
Local column describes weddings licenses and social events with references to residents such as Day, Kasson, Williams and Williams, Henry Ackerman and Sniff Martin. It notes a burglary involving pies, administrator appointment for Wi. deon, and a fishing party to Prospect B with mentions of Dr. Drake and Peter ber.
The Maries Harmonic Society held a public rehearsal at W. D. Renters Conservatory of Music in the Masonic Block. The event, led by active director Dr. Parker, was highly pleasing and a grand success. The piano on display was a Linde man and Sons upright, with Mr. Beaner available to showcase it to interested patrons.
The message advertises the sale of all store and fixtures near the Exchange in Marion. It mentions forty people and suggests a chance to make money, noting a bargain could be good or bad depending on cost and paper within twenty days.
Marriage announced in the city today by Rev. 8. D. Batea. J. W. Tousey of Alt. Vernon wed Miss Belle Williams of Marion. Congratulatory wishes and prosperity are extended to the couple, noting the groom’s unusual suitability for Merion’s belle.
A fragment recounts Fred Diebold attempting to raise chickens that were killed by Peter Fetters cat. Diebold then shot the cat and, at Fetters instigation, was arrested and fined four dollars and twenty five cents.
A court case details a plaintiff suing Fetter for damages of 10 dollars with a jury verdict of 12.25 dollars after fees and costs. Diebold, the defendant’s lawyer, remains out of pocket. The piece adds a moral urging readers to consult the papers and stay out of Lar. The city was stirred by a group of intoxicated tramps near the cattle yards, one year prior, leading to arrests and a crowd dispersal with 100 plus spectators.
At Barrest B.e5 a new shop opens with Vera offering Housettui's Bitters Vinegar ornets Russ' Giters Miviaas Brie and a dozen other bitters plus assorted crags paceet x09 psusMerary wed ices and snares in Marion corn.
A local dealer touts unprecedented low prices on registered merchandise with a bold message about value. The ad emphasizes large savings and urges shoppers to visit the store for the best deals in town.
A garbled OCR fragment discusses pricing and shares related to an event or items, naming unclear entities and places. The passage lacks coherent details but implies a public or commercial listing with monetary values and allocations. No clear individuals or organizations are identifiable from the text.
A fragmentary item notes a small store opening linked to an individual or place, with unclear names and context due to OCR errors. The readable bits suggest a local business debut and a person involved, but specifics are obscured.
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