14 Nov 1877
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Newspaper
Daily Star
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1877
Page
1
Keefers announces a refitted room offering groceries provisions and free citywide delivery. The ad promotes cigars and tobaccos from a top brand and asks Marion residents for patronage in exchange for continued service near Miliva Block one door north of the Post Office.
The Rev William Lloyd in Fifty-seventh Street Reformed Church notes portraits of Brigham Young and former French president Thiers displayed together A comparison highlights contrasting features he calls out namely depravity versus refinement culture power and liberty reflected in the two likenesses
The Boston Herald profiles ex Governor Coburn of Maine as the perhaps greatest landholder in the United States with an estimated wealth around six million dollars. It cites his 88 450 000 acres, a Northern Pacific stock investment of about 500 000 dollars, and land in Dakota praised for cereals. The piece mentions his generosity to churches and schools, while a separate anecdote shows a flirting con artist remarking on a woman's voice.
A playful ancient tale hints that Adam’s first day was the longest, claiming Eve’s intervention shortened it. The enigmatic line suggests a humorous debate over origins and the nature of time in early humanity.
Sacred concert at the M E Church Saturday evening to raise funds for a new organ. The choir is assisted by Philip Phillips, Mr. J M Godman of Columbus, Miss Jennie Sweney, and others. The following is the program.
Citizens of Marion were astonished to learn that Mayor W He Mohr has been sued for ten thousand dollars by S H Douglass, the saloon keeper. The town sees improvements, mechanics complain of workload, and fair weather aids plastering and brickwork as Marion prospers.
The fragmentary item lists a mayoral price demand, a real estate sale by executors, and multiple short notices. It mentions Stone and Moore selling goods, Douglass seeking ten thousand dollars, and a public sale overseen by Sterlin or Uncapher. It notes several sick family members and a moving account of Mr. Martin from Salt River Township to Maine.
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