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Newspaper
Daily Star
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1877
Page
4
Local items report Masonic Lodge meeting, carriages sale in front of the courthouse, and a large “Mammoth Turnip” on display at the Star office. Police and community notes include W. H. Power’s son’s recovery from a pistol accident and the tragic hunting death of Isaac McMillan. Church evangelism, real estate, school tile work, and the Marion Commercial School opening are noted, along with town happenings and a gymnastic mishap.
Indiana's great war Governor Oliver P. Morton, U. S. Senator, died last night at his residence in Indianapolis about 8 o'clock. He was a leading national figure with a world-wide reputation and radical convictions, described as a pure statesman. His death is presented as an irreparable national loss and a significant blow to the nation.
A farm hand, driven by jealousy, killed Ross Tritt near Indianapolis before dawn. The assailant shot the victim, set the house on fire, and caused its complete destruction. Police pursued the suspect and investigated the circumstances surrounding the murder and arson.
Senator Burnside introduces legislation in Congress to abolish all distinctions in the army by color and to require military authorities to assign recruits to commands without regard to race or color.
The report anticipates a roughly three million dollar decrease in the debt figure. This expected cut reflects improved financial management and reduced obligations, signaling a healthier balance sheet for the agency involved.
A fire yesterday in Tallahassee caused about 32000 in damages. Magruder allegedly started a sewing machine room upstairs in his Saddle Works, prompting interest in his stock and pricing before purchasing elsewhere.
The Sun appeals for renewals and support as a ten year record of hearty cooperation. The Daily Sun is a four page 28 column sheet priced 05 cents a month or 6 50 per year. The Weekly Sun circulates across the United States and Canada with ninety thousand families reading it as a family journal with editorial, agricultural, and literary content.
Attorney at law and real estate agent H T Van Fleet announces sale of vast land holdings across multiple railroads and farms. Offers include 12,000,000 acres of Union Pacific lands, 2,000,000 acres Burlington & Missouri lands, plus numerous individual farms and town lots in Iowa and nearby states. Also lists eleven dwelling houses in Marion and surrounding properties for sale on commission.
Train timetable fragment lists No 38 departing Marion for Galin at 3 05 PM No 37 at 6 45 AM No 48 at 12 53 PM Daily service for Nos 3 and 500 mainne and palace sleeping coaches on Nos 7 and 12 between Cincinnati and New York with Tutel coaches on trains 3 and 12 between Chicago and New York via Mansfield Connections at Maustisfield Meadville Union Corry for Oil Regions and at Jamestown for Buffalo Niagara Falls No stop over on local tickets Local passengers must buy to first stopping place then to destination Officials W B Smarive Genl Passenger and Ticket Agt Cincinnati O D Cooper Supt Cleveland O
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