Local notes from Columbus to Gore Camp meeting crowd
A patchwork of society items reports Mrs Shalhoets visiting Columbus and Miss Livzie Rocktenwald in Pt Pleasant. Local events include a Gore Camp Meeting attendance, a hay fire mishap, a train injury, a clock case finish, and preparations for the fair grounds. Community visits, property changes, and messages from the sheriff and guards provide a snapshot of town life.
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Chas
Rose
John Kioneman
Higgins
Livzie Rocktenwald
Pt. Pleasant
Gore
Campbell
Dollison
J. L. Bright
Fairfield County
Starr
Hocking Co
Amos Parker
Orchard and
Hunter Streets
Rome
Nero
Cincinnati
Cora Raney
Toledo
Hix
McCarthy
Rahlind
Wil
Will Sessler
Anna Wright
New Lexington
Geo
Midier
Cooxe Creek
Main Street
Monin
Ith
Ohio National Guards
Lancaster Fair Grounds
W. IT. Vorhes
Nelsonville
Agricultural Society
George Mumford
Logan May Co
Michigan Central Ry
Holmbus
Detroit
Mich
D. White
Jor Huffman
Fire destroys Armstrong livery barn in flash blaze
A fire on Tuesday night destroyed the upper story of the Armstrong livery barn near Lauretville, with a stable across the alley also burning. Fire companies prevented spread to nearby buildings, two water streams brought the blaze under control in three minutes, the loss estimated at 30000 with 36000 insurance. The incident raised suspicions of arson or accidental match as the cause, while a nearby stable known for loitering and gambling drew blame from residents. The Southeastern Fair opened with strong displays in horses cattle hogs and poultry and broad agricultural and craft sections. Local residents and visitors attended, with W A Shultz and R Dodson noted among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Armstrong
Hook and Ladder
Citions
Lauretville
W. A. Shultz
R. Dodson
Sweet Corm
Circleville
Samuel Ranck
Allence
Mr. Brake
Chillicoth
O. P. Steel
R. B. Grove
Mia
Ella Haynes
H. Wright
Logan
D. Karshner
Ell
C.L. V. Burgoon
Eva Martin
Maggie Davis
South Perry
John Notestone
Binck of
Greenfield
Mittler
Lutheran Church
MorphiA Pickups Man on Trestle in 1887 Train Crash
A northbound train on the C M V and T Ry struck a man on trestle 58 near Logan New 1887 accounts describe his mutilated remains found after the impact Coroner Gage led an inquest detailing clothing and belongings including a note to the order of Wm Brown and the Pearses The body’s identity and relatives remain unknown as investigators sought answers before June. The report also covers a separate local council meeting with ordinance talk and notices, plus community updates and obituaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodruff
Logan
Gage
Wm. Brown
Albert Pearse
Mary J. Pearse
Floodwood
New Logan
Ely
Green
Price
Keynes
Rochester
Opaloanha Committee
Finance Com
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Ll. Wilson
Dan Miller
Mira Quite Motiudy
Foul
Demon OF Fire
Billy Armstrong
Morphia
William McCarthy
Eternity
Motherwell Trou & Bree Cos
Millville
Democrat
Wentzels
Goo
Grove
Hesakiah
UV. 13
A.T. Hull
C. A. Culver
J. W. White
Emmanuel Teft
Teachers’ Institute
J. Stoughton
Dr. Schoen
Zanesville
E. Hoft
Hanstein
Gene Huls
Dave Huls
Dave
Abe Miller
Dan Goss
Wesley Tucker
Tucker
Grandpa Rutherford
Lowan
Phere
David Clace
George Morris Ih
Lancaster
George
Win. Carpenter
California
Ford J' Homple
C. C. Farquhar
Ohio
Rempel House
ENTD
Jno. W. Work
ALK, Work & CO
Albert Becker
Ted
Grent
Chia
A . Michie & CO
Main St
A, Michie & CO
W. H. Turner
Isaiah Woris
Isiah Works
Fire Brick Works
Fees Meat
Haydon
Citisens
Dcis Hin
Menzler & Shrader
City Butchers
Menzler & Shuradel
Foreman & Beery
Bishop
Cor, Main and
Mulberry Streets
Laggan
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