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Newspaper
Democratic Enquirer
Location
Mcarthur, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1871
Page
2
The Enquirer notes the death of Hon Vallan digham a brave patriotic man. The report mentions a sad accident that caused his death and gives his birth date as July 20 1820. At death he was near completing his fifty fifth year.
The Ohio statesman Hon C L Vallandigham died after an accidental gunshot in his Lebannon Ohio room during a murder trial conference. Doctors probed the wound and reported internal hemorrhage likely. His death followed a dramatic night of agony with his son and legal associates at his bedside. The funeral plans call for a large democratic and Masonic escorts in Dayton with Chief Justice Chase among expected attendees.
The people of Wilkesville Township and surrounding townships prepare for a grand old fashioned celebration at Hawk's Bridge six miles from Wilkesville. N Fagan J McCormick and J J Lawler organize with a string band and grand dinner. D T Smivet will deliver the address. ride to the Lake Shore trip tickets available at McArthur Station for 7:50.
Report from Zaleski describes preparations for a Fourth of July celebration with a grand grove dancing platform and refreshments. The Mechanical Dramatic Association plans a Grand Ball at the school house the evening before the Fourth. Also note W. Sraouse of Hamden injured when thrown from a horse near McArthur.
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