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Wooly Man and the Jach Affair Sparks Local Feud
A wild tale from Zulu Hollow recounts Yohonas Jach facing a jealous rival who chases him after a seat dispute during a sleigh ride. In the melee the rival’s team strikes Jach’s sleigh, breaking a hole in the back, as neighborly tensions flare in Clermont and surrounding towns. Michael Sheehan dies at Clermont after a long local life. his death mourned by family and friends. The Brause house burns on the Clermont West Union road, with a $3,000 loan noted. Elgin gears up for a grand mask carnival on Feb 22 at the opera house with Carpenter’s Orchestra and lavish preparations. A milling business update notes a change in ownership and continued operations with new management.
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Yohonas Jach
John
Johonas
Jach
Brainard
Zulu Hollow
Johonas Jach
Adams
Hiro
Jan. H. Sheehan
Clermont
Michael Sheehan
St. Peter's Church
McCabe
Bridget Sheehan
Martinsville
Ohio
Fayette County
Seaves
Michiel Shoehin
Mike
Elgin