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Newspaper
Democratic Enquirer
Location
Mcarthur, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1872
Page
3
Local items urge July celebrations, crowd gathering, and pro-Urging efforts. Reports mention farmers removing wool from sheep, cautions about dogs, and promotion of Ayer's Medicines at Sisson's. Upcoming surveys, road and railroad talks, and school reorganization noted. Obituaries and ceremonies referenced. J. W. Randall to run wool carding at McArthur Steam Mill.
A chaotic county meeting record from Vinton County, Wet Kalurdng indicates appointment of A.J. Aware as Chair and A. BeAwron as Secretary. Attendees include many names, with motions to approve reports, elect officers, and adopt organizational bylaws for the County Agricultural Society and its agents. The group discusses organization, management, and publication procedures, adjourning after outlining committees to revise bylaws.
A devastating blaze ravaged a residence and adjacent workshop, lifting and consuming furniture and clothing. The inferno endangered neighboring structures as flames spread from the upper floors, with heroic efforts by residents and workers including Mr. Hunt and the Atlas Company to save stock and avoid total loss. Firefighters contended with wind and heat, securing portions of the building and preventing wider damage. A meeting at the Comet House was planned to discuss relief and future safety measures.
A Friday night gathering at the court house organized by A. 8 Claypoole was disrupted when a fire alarm sounded before the intended business could proceed. A five member committee appointed at the prior meeting will report.
T Gowntxo announces removal of his drug store goods to a new room in Will's New Building on Main Street near Gilman Ward Co. It boasts a fine southern Ohio location with prescription filling and reasonable rates. Thanks for neighbors who helped save the house during a blaze. McArthur Ohio May 29 1872.
Towns Nebraska Kansas and California are advertised with a policy stressing merit over hype. The Burlington route touts fast comfortable service to Lincoln, St Joseph, Kansas City, and the West with Pullman cars, strong engines, and safe bridges. Readers are urged to obtain maps and information from the General Passenger Agent, Burling ton Route. Also offers Christian Union Hymn Books and Ohio Capitol engraving promos with agents and prices.
Emigrate southwast Misouri offers MOF 100,000 acres of land for settlers. Free transport over land to purchase area. route from St Louis through Missouri to Indian Territory. Describes rich fertile country, good climate, health, water, timber and caveats. Contact OX Walnut Street, Big Louis, Mo for details.
A fragment from an old advertisement urges readers to visit the local store for a grand assortment of beautiful, stylish, seasonable, and substantial goods. It invites neighbors to say they have not yet been there.
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