Riot at Racine in 1845 linked to temperance speech
An 1845 Messenger Star item recounts a riot in Racine led by Graham Station after a temperance lecture by Doctor Cunningham. Authorities issued warrants as mobs clashed with clubs and knives. five were arrested, others fled to Virginia, with Virginia militiamen and local deputies confronting the disorder.
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Pomeroy Bend
Racine
MERCY
Te Times
Meigs County
Vanorn & Chapman
Graham Station
Cunningham
Virginia
Pomeroy
Chester
Letart
Cascarets Offer Quick Gentle Constipation Relief
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a gentle, effective remedy for constipation and related symptoms. It claims quick relief, improved appetite and energy, and digestion with repeated use for a complete cleanse, noting the product is made from cascara and sold in 10 cent boxes.
Missionary McVay Family Letter From Pomeroy March 1844
Mary McVay writes from Grandview in Iowa Territory on March 6 1844 describing good health a mild winter and spring weather. She reports a second quarterly meeting at Blackhawk on the Iowa River where seven were added to the church many conversions and a large class draws about 60 members. She notes neighbor Brother Roberts from Athens County plans to collect their items and money and bring them to Albany and asks for dried fruit letters and patience with a secretive scroll warning.
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Pomeroy
Blackhawk
Iowa River
Mississippi
Brother Roberts
Athens County
Brother i Roberts
Luther
Cleaning Bills and Quick Laundry Tips
A short note advises reducing cleaning costs by refreshing cuffs and collars of frocks and coats every few days with a bath towel dipped in a reliable cleaning fluid. It identifies these areas as the most frequent trouble spots.
Logan City Notes Inspectors Visit and Local Socials
Logan March 14 J C Tinkey state deputy sealer of weights and measures inspected the focal bureau and conferred with A J Nunemaker. Local residents profiled include Louis Lowes and Bula McClure with family ties noted. Natco Safety First Committee met with fifteen members at Belle Hyson’s home. Several residents visited Logan for business or social reasons and the Christian Culture Class planned a fish supper with contests and awards.
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Logan
J. C. Tinkey
Focal Bureau
A. J. Nunemaker
Florence Bort
Columbus
Luther Wyskiver
Haydenville
Natco Safety First Committee
Belle Hyson
Nateo
Earl Johnson
Nelsonville
James Higgins
Akron
Carl Trowbridge
Robert Mohler
Rose Miller
Pearl Leonard
Trowbridge
East Front Street
American Mechanics Hall
Harriet Sater
Henry Jager
Clarence Schempr
Funeral Sunday Services for Mrs McLaughlin
Funeral services for Mrs Adeline McLaughlin will be held Sunday at 1 00 p.m. at the Methodist Episcopal Church in Logan. The service is planned by the M BE Church.
Obituary Notice for Mrs McLaughlin of Nelsonville
Lin 80 wife of William Melanugh Lin died at her home 957 Third Street Wednesday afternoon after months of cancer. She was mother of three sons and a daughter. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery at Nelsonville.
Roads Boosted in Marion Township
Logan March 14 A contest seems to develop over which route to improve by the State Highway Department as part of the Logan to Bremen artery. Residents on the Logan Bremen Highway favor that route while Logan Geneva Road supporters push for the other option. The decision rests with the Highway Department.
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Logan
State Highway Department
Marion Township
Logan-Bremen
Logan Geneva Road
Highway Department
Eight Seek Logan Sheriff Nomination in Crowded Field
Logan March 14 two more candidates joined the Republican race for sheriff bringing the field to eight. Former Sheriff Charles Larimer and Orland Ashbaugh of Logan are new entrants. petitions must bear about 200 signatures each in Rocking County.
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Logan
Sherif Charles Larimer
Orland Ashbaugh
Neweoamera
Hocking County
Secretary of State
Election Board
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C. A. Hartley Messenger
Depuy
Mitchell
Justice of the Peace
H. L. Lawrence
Imarke Stores
Cpacfries
Athens
Ausage
Chauncey
Saul
B. Ae
Davis
Mary. P. S
Louis C. Lowes
Carbon Hil
Headley Lowes
Bula L. McClure
Jobs
Frank McClure
James R. Fields
S. A. Reichley
Clad Man's Cave
Mires
Morton W. Blandle
Gation
Standard ‘Earers Missionary Society
Edith Brosser
W. G. Davis
Jackson W
Sheru
Gath Lesler
Fairfield County
Puritan
Mundews
de Monte
Ibs
Wilson Tron
Stone's
Maine
Florida
Sunnyfield
Ib. Peck
Iceberg
Atlantic
Pacific
Meat Products
U.S
Epicure
the Stedman Company
Alhens, Ohio
Bacon
Chunk, Ib
W. State St
C. C. van Dyke, C. J. Robinson
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