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Newspaper
The Ohio Democrat
Location
Logan, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1903
Page
2
The article mourns Pope Leo XIII praising his humane values and leadership of the Catholic Church The writer notes universal sorrow over his death and commends his life of peace and justice While acknowledging the challenge for his successor to match his example it reflects broad admiration across denominations.
Lancaster man Kellar is peddling spectacles in Hocking County posing as Dr. Lingerfield now at Rempel Hotel Logan. Mrs. Mitchell returned glasses bought from the swindler. Dr. Lingerfield denies any sale. The public warned to beware of canvassers and fake agents and report any encounter.
Factory activity and staffing details from Mount Clemens to Nelsonville outline recent paydays, absences due to illness, and shifts. The Belghes and Riley influence, plus kilns and brick bids, show ongoing production with block orders to Milwaukee. A ball game between Kessler’s men and the Logan Buckeyes closed the week.
Local church notices announce preaching by Rev. F. Riebel in Westerville U B Church next Sunday both services. U P OC U B church plans a picnic at Bootts Creek Falls Saturday afternoon with gathering at 1 80 p m. Election results show Camp Meeting officers selected for three years W J Weaver Circleville 64 C A Monroe Logan 68 B W Duilup Williamsport 69 W M Wikoll New Salem 51 K J Cloneworth London 60 B K L Maynard Columbus 84 OV Klefouber Lancaster 24.
L. C. Wright retires as county clerk after years of service. A. M. Brown of Marion township is installed as clerk. Wright praised as efficient, careful, and accommodating. Brown described as a substantial citizen of Hocking. supporters note political opposition but acknowledge duties as clerk.
On Monday the County Commissioners sold bonds valued at 50000 to Seasongood and Myer of Cincinnati. The bid was 50081.00 with the bonds issued at 4 percent.
Mr D A Williams the Gore Limited baggage master is sick this week and G D Armstrong covers his duties. Fred Gallagher returns home improved from Columbus hospital. Logan trains 13 and 187 resume after shop work. The Saturday excursion to Davis Alma Park Wellston attracts large crowds, the season’s best attendance since prior years.
Erie Daily Moral notes a vibrant Sparks Circus show in 1909 with performances including elephant acts and dancing. It praises the management and ticket value while reporting local attendance at Camp Ground and a fall injury to rail worker Frank Martin. Also mentions Mrs Blanche Wright Heimns leaving for Florence and her musical instruction in Logan.
A sensational claim describes a medical device Crysto Vitrine Sense as curing headache eye strain and nervousness rapidly. Reported as a revelation to the medical world, the piece touts marvelous power and astonishment at its effects.
Free examination offered at Rempel Hotel Logan for one more week through August 15. 465 people fitted with glasses already. Warns eye strain as a major cause of headaches and nervous issues linked to civilization, advising public health focus and professional refraction balance.
A patient reports severe headaches, burning eyes, and sensitivity relieved by glasses prescribed by Mrs. Dwartserfield of Town Joyfully. The glasses reduce pain and allow longer reading and sewing, easing fatigue and avoiding sand in the eyes.
A reader describes long eye strain from reading and improved vision after consulting Mr and Mrs Lingelfield who fitted glasses, claiming they corrected hyperopia and let them read clearly at distance and see fine print without discomfort.
A reader reports relief from headaches after using glasses prescribed by Mr. and Mrs. Lingerfield, praising their skill and the corrective lenses. The writer describes prior pain and pricking sensations during close work, which vanished with the glasses, allowing better eye function.
Miss Sarait Kuhn speaks highly of Mr. and Mrs. Lingerfield for fitting her with glasses. She notes improved vision and comfort, saying she can sew all day without eye fatigue. She encourages others to consult them for similar benefits and thanks them for the remarkable correction.
J T Bane, ex municipal official of Togan, recounts lifelong eye trouble from poor vision. He tried many glasses and eye doctors before a custom ground device let him read fine print without holding a hand magnifier, praising the eyewear makers and urging others to consult them.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Logan Olio Wake and Singertield with unclear details. The readable parts reference a person named Deon and a purchase of weed for six pounds, but context and full meaning are missing. No identifiable event, date, or organization can be determined from the fragment.
I tested the lenses they ground to fit my eye and found them of greatest value beyond money. They focus perfectly at distance I could not achieve with other specialists. Alex Tenn 868 reports the finest print per foot. Their optical work inspires confidence in their science and skill for all who consult them.
In April the writer’s eye deteriorated to near blindness, but improved after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Lingerfeld who fitted glasses from their Dayton showroom at Main and Fifth. The couple run a long standing optics business, claim skilled lens grinding, and see many customers in Ohio. Also noted are visits from Misses Lorena and Tulia Hibba and family in Lowen.
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