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Newspaper
Lancaster Gazette
Location
Lancaster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1864
Page
3
Lancaster Ohio Tuesday Sept 8 1864 Local notes report a Sept 10 meeting of a committee with urgent business. A barn lightning strike killed a man and left another paralyzed. A drowning tragedy near a canal lock followed a misnavigation after a late train. Political commentary criticizes a prosecuting attorney and praises a lieut. Wesoy. Lake excursion details describe a chaotic but vivid trip with storms, sickness, and scenic awe.
A devoted resident of Tocking township gathers and forwards sums to the Gazette in support of brave soldiers. Her example inspires county Judice and local youth, promoting civic duty and community spirit amid wartime hardship.
Union Central Committee schedules Basket Meetings at Barnitz Grove Amanda Bloom Wislet Liberty Walnut Richland and Bremen from Sept 12 to 15. Speakers include Ton Job Ke Stevenson Col Mo M Connell and other campaign figures. Citizens urged to attend with families and baskets for the great cause.
Central Committee union nights scheduled by appointment at Amanda Jefferson Baltimore Rashville from Sept 12 to 15. Meetings feature speeches by Jobny Stevenson Col John M Connell and others urging residents to attend. Summers reports heavy fighting by the h2d Ohio with 10 killed and 22 wounded in a May engagement. Fairfield county men listed among the dead and wounded.
A Lancaster memorial meeting on September 8 adopts resolutions commemorating Sergeant Amos Lirst of Co A who fell in battle at Kino Mountain on June 27, 1804. The gathering appoints officers, extols his virtues, and decides to forward copies of the resolutions to his family and local papers for publication.
An ordinance establishes rules for market operations in Lamenter City, detailing permits, vendor eligibility, hours, pricing, safety measures, and enforcement. It outlines penalties for violations and empowers city departments to inspect markets and issue citations as part of governing commercial activity.
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