York's reminiscence maps early Hocking Valley iron era
A Nelsonville contributor recalls the 1880s boom when Buchtel Iron Company built two furnaces at Floodwood south of Nelsonville and the Hocking Valley Iron Company operated Orbiston and surrounding mines. He notes housing, shafts, and a 400 worker workforce, with plans for big ore ventures and a looming syndicate.
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Nelsonville
the Messenger
York
Hocking Valley
Buchtel Iron Company
Thomas Shep
Postonines
New York ‘Aal Co
Floodwood
Route
Hocking Valley Iron Company
Compos
Boston
Capatauists
Ogden
Orbiston
Buchtel
Monday Creek
Mitchell
Lee
Lae
Ogden Furace
Helen
Malhom
Athens
Hocking
Perry
Vinton County
Payment Demands in Common Pleas Court over May 1949 Debt
A petition for payment of 106.60 has been filed in Common Pleas Court by Beasley and Mathws against George Dickens of Pine for money due on account since May 23 1949. Grahams Chapel Prayer Band will meet Thursday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs C Chapman with Charles Gaston leader.
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Common Pleas Court
Beasley and Mathws
Tne
George Dickens
Pine
Grahams Chapel
Mrs. C. Chapman
Charles Gaston
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