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Newspaper
Democratic Enquirer
Location
Mcarthur, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1869
Page
3
A mix of reader notes, town news, and notices flows in from the Enquirer. A stranger and a town resident discuss Philadelphia goods before the stranger buys a large pile for less than ten dollars, a sign of bustling local commerce.
The father of southern Ohio merchants undersells rivals with low cash prices on dress goods hosiery shawls woolen items boots and shoes gloves hats and more just from the eastern market J K Will promises convenience and quick access to bargains, aiming to make customers happy with his expansive stock and low costs.
Martin's advertises prices on every description of Produce and promotes itself as the place to sell your produce. The brief note hints at a sale and shopping guidance in a local merchants page.
Own friend George Brown presented 16 last week with a half bushel of potatoes known as the Peach Blow. They are described as the best and most productive variety, larger and hotter in quality than others seen this season, and highly regarded by locals.
The text urges boys to quit idle evening lounging and costly cigar buying, explaining how wasted time and money erode future success. It calls attention to the upcoming decennial census, advising cultivators to note acres, crops, milk, and livestock data for June reports. An unrelated Jackson Herald aside extols hardware stock and mocks a petty rumor.
Will & Co at Zaleski arrange their house to show both winter and summer styles. They exhibit Dry and Fancy Goods daily with new dress fabrics trimmings gloves hosiery flannels shawls ready made clothing cassimere suits boots and shoes and many other items never before seen in Zaleski Admittance free.
The ad touts W. F. and J. A. Felton showing a rearranged and repainted building filled with a wide array of goods bought in Eastern markets for cash. It urges visitors to see the variety, claims low prices and grand quality, and notes Tinware repairs by Tints & Pearce. The Tax Atna Insurance Co is cited as reliable in Vinton County. A fire damage estimate of Rev. Irvin Carnon’s dwelling is given as 280.84 with payment reportedly made by the company.
Fragmentary obituary for Mrs. Looms Hates daughter of Jonathan and Elisabeth Brine. Mentions Christian character, charity, and mourning by five children and near relatives. Includes garbled phrases about death, farewell, and a list of names and a cost note, with October date implied.
The document lists district and common pleas court sub divisions with multiple dates across counties including Fairfield Hocking Athena Vinton Jackson and others. It notes certification that the timetable for holding the district and voie man plows court in the Seventh Judicial District is correct, signed by the clerk with seal, dated November 1st.
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