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Newspaper
The Ohio Democrat
Location
Logan, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1892
Page
5
A garbled Logan Ohio page lists Brown Bros advertising deals for holiday trade. It promotes watches, silverware, jewelry, and tailoring, with birth and wedding notices, local names such as Cherrington, Weiland, and Mattox Linton. It notes a train accident in New Pittsburgh and a M E church fair December 18.
A powerful storm struck western Perry County on Wednesday night from about 11 to 11, unleashing strong wind, heavy rain, and hail. Trees and fences were damaged, J N Morris barn was wrecked, a hotel barn was unroofed, and hail reached 2.5 inches in Perry while Logan saw brief winds and lighter hail. The storm’s extent and severity surpass any seen in years in the hills of Hocking.
Cedar Grove reports school started last Monday with Alice Harsh teaching. Locals note Mr Lou Oldfield’s trip to Bloomingville Tuesday and Bum Sims’ visit to Pursell Wednesday. Miss Roxie Tennyhill of Logan visits Tonia Sims this week. Andy Devore returns home after working away. Ed Shaw and wife of Bloomingville visit Ridge Tuesday. Charlie Beery of Bloomingville visits Jacob Strawn Sunday in Pigeon.
The Cola Valley Literary Society forms in Laurel Township Hocking County to promote educational interests. Officers include President L Friend Vice President S D Yantes Secretary L Reese and Treasurer C L Federer. The group debated Indians versus whites and temperance versus war, with judges ruling for the negative.
The Popular Buckeye Route offers special excursion tickets December 24 26 1892 and January 1 2 1898 between all points on its line including Chicago at reduced rates. Express trains between Columbus and Toledo feature Pall Mall built parlor cars with 26 cents seat charge while night trains to Chicago offer Pullman all- pulling cars year round. Inquiries to H V & T Ry agents or W H Fisher Columbus O.
On a calm morning in December 1892, about sixty people gathered at John Wilson's premises to prepare wood for the upcoming winter. The scene marked the venerable farmer's eighty sixth anniversary, with attendees noting their shared effort and community spirit.
A long, mixed article describes a charitable harvest feast with many named participants and generous women organizers, followed by a public sale notice of 87 acres in Marion Township Hocking County Ohio. Details include names, injuries, and payment terms for the property, with the sale set for January 7, 1893 at Logan courthouse.
Public records announce a sheriff sale involving Sornhd Hodges and John Gallagher. The notice outlines the legal action, parties, and impending sale with officials’ involvement and local jurisdiction details.
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