Locals and notices from Marion crowds and plans
Local chatter mentions Sharpless gold fish and time tables in the Stan. Eastern war complications may unravel with time. Marion shops burned and to be rebuilt in Dayton style. Fire dept seeks a mate for their near horse and the public urged to bring testaments for church classes. A bargain at the Exchange Hotel lingers while Harmonic Society plans a strawberry festival with music.
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Harmonic Society
Masonic Block
Hole and Ax Violence Question in Court Record
In a Superior Court session a Black man was convicted for striking another Black man with an ax. A crowd in Si’s presence argued over whether the ax’s eye or the hole in the handle caused the wound, recalling a past paddling punishment and debating whose pain built the marks. The case ended with a verdict.
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Jan
Local notes on Emery Bruer and city bakers
Mr A F Lapham receives Dr Gailey letter describing Emery Bruer’s good health and activity at the chapel. It notes John Cull, John Lust and George Schweinfurth as top bakers and mentions bread prices. city rail cars may run open in May due to doctors seeking cases.
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A. F. Lapham
Gailey
Emery Bruer
John Cull
John Lust
George Schweinfurth
Spectacles and watches offered at panic prices
A clerk promotes Clark Turney offering spectacles from 25 cents to 3 dollars per pair with frames and lenses priced from 50 to 75 cents. Watches clocks and fine jewelry are sold at panic prices with many second hand watches described as very cheap. Call and see him.
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Clark Turney
Sale of Furniture and Fixtures at Exchange Hotel
Auction notice offers all furniture and fixtures of the Exchange Hotel for sale with room for forty people. Cash or good paper acceptable within the next thirty days. Address not provided in the readable text.
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Exchange Hotel
Excursion by C. and T. R. to Columbus
The C. and T. R. announces an excursion to Columbus offering three to four hours in the city for half the price of competing lines. Passengers are urged to await details and buy tickets via the line.
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Columbus
Flour advertisement at Caps by Wallo Mills and local stores
Flour made by Wallo Mills advertised by F M Drakets. Available at Dirch sud Markeri's Soke & Kiser and Ed Maloy's. Old splendid quality, cep noted.
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Wallo
Caps. F. M
Dirch Sud Markeri's
Soke & Kiser
Maloy’s
Boarding House Planned by Mrs Britton near West Canalls
Mrs A Britton seeks to reform public lodging at the corner of West and Canalls streets. She offers first class weekly and daily board with guaranteed satisfaction and invites interested boarders to inquire.
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A. Britton
West and Canall Siets
Tailor W A Rourke Opens Shop on North Main Street
Mr W A Rourke boss tailor announces he is open and ready to cut make and tailor garments second to none in the state. He warrants all work. Cincinnati Commercial and Indianapolis Journal cited as leading papers in Ohio and Indiana. True & Co sell his goods.
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W. A. Rourke
North Main Street
Cincinnati
Ohio
Indianapolis Journal
Reading
Indiana
True & ‘Co
The Best Blooded Stock at Toland Farm Auction
The notice advertises quality live stock near Big Toland including John Frame and De Banding. It mentions excellent cattle and breeding stock, with references to ducks, chickens, geese, and horses. The fragment notes three miles west of Big Toland and highlights notable stock as the property of the Frame and Banding parties.
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John Frame
Big
Toland
Removals Of To The An Endless Profusion Of Decant
Fragmentary review noting a flood of decant and bean daughter items with prices aimed at top tier dealers. The garbled text hints at a sales context but lacks完整 details or clear subject names.
Small shop opened with limited stock and loyal patrons
An old record recalls a small store opened years ago with limited stock and a promise to treat customers fairly. The narrator speaks of honest dealing, fair prices, and a steady effort to meet patrons’ needs with clean, well-chosen goods.
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A.amall
Untitled fragment hints at 20th century manufacturing role
Fragmentary OCR notes mention comedians quarters and leading manufacturers, suggesting a historical industry context. The text is garbled but implies a person asserting better advantage through connection to ports or producers. Names and precise events are unreadable.
Thaw Items at Bon Marche Sale In Town
A fragment lists items such as gold corset and other goods with price notes and a sale context at Bon Marche in the town. The text appears to be an OCR fragment referencing retail prices and merchandise.
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New York
Chicago
Masonic Block
Chas
Burs
Ces
Ofadiy
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Marion Daily Star
Maertz
Garibaldi
Marion
Dayton
Swan
Togmmorrow
Cnurety
Grey
Griffin
W. H. Moore
Fahey & Son
Eger
Callon H. True & Co
Masonie Block
Qian Bow
Derwood
Nuy
Felty & Don’s
Bosa Place
Moore's Art Gallery
H. ‘True & Co
Truc’s
Ree
Enterprise
C. S. Burkholder
Masonic
Ape
Mispah
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