The Ohio Democrat and Postmaster Politics
The Ohio Democrat notes Postmaster McKay works nights for Receiver Sands in a committee battle. It critiques Sands backers and Snake Feeder Pursell while praising honest county commissioners who rejected a Sands driven scheme. It recalls the Gallipolis Asylum affair and alleges Sands leverage via Journal-Gazette to influence the Auditor’s report.
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McKay
Sands
Pursell
Journal-Gazette
Chatfield Hind
Republican Contests Stir Hocking County Politics
Reports describe infighting within the Republican ranks in Hocking County after a recent election. Receiver Sands backs a petition to remove John F. White from the Industrial School Board, prompting White’s allies to rally lumber dealers and brick manufacturers. Ambrose defends the party and vows retaliation, while Sands and Ambrose clash over alleged betrayals and factional spats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hocking County
Sands
John F. White
Ambrose
White
Industrial School Board
Murray
Chatfield News
Internal political factions threaten victory in county race
The piece describes rival Democratic factions around Ambrose and Sands, discuss Grosvenor as a target, and name supporters like Keynes and Woodworth. It asserts a pro Sands stance, warns of Republican leverage, and predicts party turmoil and continued Sands advocacy to keep him in office.
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Saale
Ueker
Democrata
Logan
Harry Ambrose
L Ehairman
West Lands
Chadrthan Kine
Democratic Party
Ambrose
Kine
Grosvenor
Republican Party
W. W. Keynes
Rannells
H. J. Woodworth
Campbell
What of Our Town Opinion on Logan Officials Budget
A reader proposes town reform under the new municipal code detailing reduced mayoral pay, combined marshal and street duties, and salary changes for the clerk. Suggestions include consolidating offices, saving 400 to 500 dollars yearly, and relocating a fire driver near the engine hole to improve coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Trewanrer
Water Works
Board of Affairs
Council
Fire Department
Honda
Potatoes Wanted at Tipton's Grocery
Tipton's Grocery offers top cash market price for 1,000 bushels of potatoes. Seller may bring stock to store for appraisal and payment on delivery. District merchants note high demand and competitive offers in local trade.
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Tipton
Melton
Main Street Paving Debate at City Council Meeting
Property owners and one councilman discussed paving on Main Street last night. They urged selecting the best street surface and advocated splitting brick contracts between the town plants so buyers can compare bricks on the street. They warned against awarding the entire contract to one plant and pledged to protest rumors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meinetfest
Logan
Coal Fields Purchased Near Middleport by Leyshon Firm
The Middleport area gains a major coal deal as 100 acres of fields behind the town, including Rice, Russell and Downing coal, are bought by T. D. Leyshon of Columbus with a lease on adjacent lands. The buyers plan immediate development with electrical machinery, rail access via K and M, and substantial new employment, signaling a strong local outlook. Other operators connected with Leyshon hold extensive state and West Virginia interests.
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Middleport
T.d. Leyshon
Columbus
West Virginia
Leyshon
Lakes
Russell
Downing
Case's Book and Jewelry Store and Institute Event
The Hocking County Farmers Institute will meet Friday and Saturday December 12 and 18 1902 at Court House Logan Ohio. Cary W Montgomery and Lowell Roudebush are principal speakers. Also notes on lamp reading and eye care from Case's Jewelry and Optical Store. Presbyterian church plans a Men s Supper led by local figures with Prof Pierpont and others. Case's Prescription Drug Store emphasizes quality ingredients and experienced pharmacists.
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Hocking County Farmers’ Institute
Court House
Logan
Cary W. Montgomery
Newark
Licking County
Lowell Roudebush
Nicholsville
Clermont County
Ohio
Case's Jewelry and
Presbyterian Rehurch
Prof. Pierpont
Milton Martin
E. D. Pettit
Dr. Runnells
Luke Lehman
L. Q O. Bort
Meade Bowen
Dr. McManigal
James Martin
F. F. Remple
Amos Parker
Clarence McCray
Charles Keynes
Dr. Finney
Josie Rochester
R. D. McManigal
Strange Teacher Will Lead Sunday Presbyterian Service
De H J Steward will preach Sunday morning at the Presbyterian Church on A Strange Teacher with the evening topic A Happy Journey. Good music at both services with evening music led by Mivy Hoyt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.P. Magri
A. G. Hanson
de. H. J. Steward
the Presbyterian
Lhurch
Mivy Hoyt
Notice in Grover County Case Against Mike Thomasko
Notice states Mike Thomasko whose residence is unknown must appear by January 6 in the Court of Common Pleas of Hockins County Ohio in case No M410 brought by The Marietta Distillery Co seeking judgment with interest from October 24 the attach ment order issued against Thomasko's property Garnishee notice served and attorneys Brenan Middiswart and Wright Potlity listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Thomasko
Marietta Cutillard Company
Ohio
Ted
Court of Common Pleas
Hockins County
Pio
Mike 'Hiomas
Mike Thomadkota
Mailetta Distillery CO
Brenan & Middiswart and
Wright & Potlity Attorneya
Divorce Notices Involving Overstreet and Gower Claimed
Local notices indicate William G Overstreet and Mollie M Overstreet and Edward E Gower and Nestie V Gower facing divorce actions in Hocking County Court. Petitions allege neglect, wilful absence, and grounds for alimony with hearings slated for December and January.
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Ohio: Democrat
J. B. Dollison
MIOR
Larnn
Snutla
Tein
Mr. Green
Rowst Sands Agein
Gallipolis
Tun
Friends of the
Fair Ground
Ays
Adies
Case
John Ucker
Meat Market
John Ucker, Jr
Dearlers
Kessler Bros
William G. Overstreet
M Overstreet
Court of Common
Hoping
William G.overstreet
Mollie M. Overstreet
C. Lownn
Plaintif
Edward E. Gower
Gower
Court of Common Plaw
Hooxing County
J. Gower
Grose Hoglac
Nestie
Notoe
Acogunta
Vousier
Kay Blum
Luckis
M Phillips
Ta Ming
J.B. R
John Chambers
Decca Pnder
Gleninbors
Heinen
Joyce
Mov
Lesa
Apatnon
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