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Newspaper
The Ohio Democrat
Location
Logan, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1902
Page
2
The city votes 564 in favor to 141 against street paving, seen as a turning point for Logan. Editorial notes emphasize stronger local progress, condemns trusts while praising public investment and growth plans for a modernized, paved streets future.
An act changes the term start for clerks of the courts of common pleas in Ohio from the first Monday in August to the first Monday in January. The law directs a three year term beginning after the predecessor, effectively giving all clerks a six month extra term whether or not they are reelected.
Notice states the undersigned will not be responsible for any debts incurred after the marriage to Jane Michal Kany Micuxe. The affiant clarifies liability rests with the spouse and directs creditors to seek settlement from her rather than from the undersigned.
The Democratic County Executive Committee met on Saturday to organize, electing J. 1H, Jive, and W. Gabriel as vice chairs, John W. Whit as secretary, and DV Thurneke as treasurer. Mayor Krieg issued a proclamation to close saloons on election day, sparking protests. courts had differing views on whether the rule applied to all elections or only state designated days.
City council urged to pass a restraining ordinance to prevent repeated tearing up of paved Main Street for water gas and sewer pipes. Proponents say extend lines during street work so the surface remains smooth after paving.
For sale a life estate in 974 acres of land one half mile west of South Perry along main road. Includes 80 acres creek bottom 50 acres second bottom and 184 acres rolling land. A mortgage of 700 dollars on another farm accompanies the property as security in case of death. 80 acres of corn may be sold with the land if desired. Contact Josten Frinkkoir South Perry Ohio July 81.
The king ascended in London with a shaky ceremony as the Archbishop faltered before placing the crown. The monarch steadied, then helped the archbishop to his feet and the pair moved to a side room for revival.
The Gentry Show arrived from Jackson and drew crowds at Logan's depot grounds despite heavy rain. A 10 o clock street parade impressed plus Ping Pong the baby elephant attracted applause. The act featured W K Wells management and Yaomadi Japs concert with tents packed both afternoon and evening.
Henry Billberg and A C Bartels of Mullan Idaho represent Missoula Copper Mining Co visiting Logan this week to dispose of company stock. The trio are guided by Dr Adolph Lene of Cincinnati secretary of the State Forestry Bureau. They come from the Cour D Lene Mining District and will stay several days seeking cordial reception from locals.
A long OCR fragment lists jurors and place names including John Wollman Tacob Batter Albert Harden Solomon Inkle and many districts such as Marion Logan Ward Benton Pittsburg and Green. The text resembles a jury roll with ward and township annotations and scattered broken words.
Miss Mattie Funk died Monday evening after a brief illness at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kintz. She fell ill after a hearty day, slept, then never regained consciousness and passed away about ten o'clock. She leaves three sisters and four brothers, funeral planned near Bremen at Old Bethel Chapel.
A cluttered column lists marriage licenses including James V F Porter and Carrie V Mastera. Charles E Clary and Susie Culp. many others from Ward Township to Union Furnaces. Also notes a small earnings opportunity for local schoolgirls to count lines for pay, plus a funeral reference and scattered place names such as Logan Murray City New Pittsburg and Belmont area.
From the Boy's Industrial School Journal in Lancaster Ohio a Logan youth group led by Carl Bright visited Crystal Springs grounds for a sightseeing stop last Monday. Mr and Mrs Buckingham visited near Logan since Saturday with his health uncertain. their vacation depends on recovery time. Mr and Mrs Grove returned from a ten day trip to Columbus and Bremen where Daddy met a wasp nestraiser from his barefoot boy days and endured a painful but brief encounter.
The State Fair of Ohio in Columbus opens Monday September 1 and runs through September 6. Exhibition space is fully booked with expansive livestock displays from top herds and flocks, and daily free attractions feature Hermann performing bicycle feats down a 75 foot stairway and the Weltemans on the high wire among other acts.
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