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Newspaper
Democratic Enquirer
Location
Mcarthur, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1871
Page
3
Locally reported items include a bridge notice in court, a burned parsonage in Athens blaming a Sunday night fire for $2,000 loss, and Ohio River low water risking famine in Cincinnati if it freezes. Corn growers report dry husking, heavy fog shown, Chicago fire destroys The Advance, Marion citizen bitten by rattlesnake with peculiar self-administered remedy. Post office at Vin ton Station amid postmaster appointment talk.
Advertisements announce furniture at low prices from Paria Hlonrey's Parniture Co. and a call to contribute to the town paper. Also notes Democ rats win local offices, music and literary event at MB Church, and a new mail route starting March 1, 1872. Joan Acktry wins Athens county Surveyor with light opposition. former local teacher remembered.
The Dry Goods House of Day Wren & Broturrs announces its plan to introduce staple and fancy goods in our market after weeks in Eastern markets represented by Anon Wit. They promise the latest styles at reduced prices and seek to revolutionize county trade with top quality, widest variety, and fall and winter goods. Visitors will find bargains described as worth traveling miles to see.
A reader is directed to Fine Perfumery to visit Sis on's Drag tore and read an advertisement by J. M. Trillhouse of Buchanin, Pile county, offering two splendid firms for sale in the current issue.
W F Fruron & Son prepare a Grand Exposition at their Dry Goods House with J A Felton in the district selecting a large array of dry goods for miles around. They promise a bigger, more attractive assortment at lower prices, featuring the latest dress goods and winter wear, with goods arriving at Peltons.
Local printer advertises a wide range of poster and flatcap papers cards envelopes statements bill heads note heads and letterheads with fast neat cheap service in Vinton county. Blanks of all kinds printed on short notice. Attorneys notaries and officials advised to call.
The Mouse of Witt & Co. at Zaleski is now represented in the eastern market by A. Winn. Prices of goods are declining as they purchase a grand Fall and Winter stock from eastern manufacturers. Save money and visit Won & Co. for offerings.
Sample bottles of Dr Boschop’s Cer man Syrup are offered free of charge at Strong’s or Liston’s Drug Store in McArthur or Will & Co. Zaleski. Introduced from Germany for severe coughs and throat or lung disease with no equal. Money refunded if not satisfactory. Two doses claimed to restore any cage.
An illustrated catalog blurb for a Boston monthly, praising unique content and romance stories. It promotes the November issue from Thames & Talbot at 63 Congress Street, Boston, priced 10 cents with 15 cent sample copies, highlighting reading material and poetry.
The undersigned seeks to sell or rent a house in Zaleski formerly used as a drug store. A stock of genuine drugs and other merchandize may be sold in whole or part at cost. Apply to K. Wagner, Zaleski, Ohio. Also mentions impediments and marriage guidance volumes and juvenile literature promotions.
County residents inquire where horse gear is made. G W Trxenas of Zaleski offers durable saddles bridles and similar articles in fine boxy material. He recently made a handsome harness for Mr M Reyer in Kansas and invites inspection of his work. Also mentions Allen’s Lung Balsam as a remedy for consumption and cough.
The November issue promises more value than October with contributions from Grealey Parton Beecher Gail Hamilton and others. For only one dollar a year the magazine gains public favor and Wood & Co of Newburgh NY offer specimen copies free as proof of merit and quality.
A massive blaze devastates a California area, destroying walls and property as heavy rains threaten further damage. Meanwhile Chicago reports conflicting claims about a jail fire and a vault theft, with a guard killed in a confrontation and the shooter detained awaiting grand jury action.
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