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Newspaper
The Ohio Democrat
Location
Logan, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1903
Page
1
Community demands clarity as Mobler, a youth aged 18 or 16, contends he accidentally shot William Aurand while alone with the elderly man. Father supports a full investigation to address local suspicions and safeguard the boy’s innocence before the grand jury next week.
Horace Mobler and his son confess knowledge of Wm. Aurand death. The boy recounted entering Aurand’s old house with a gun misfiring as the dog caused the hammer to strike the step, wounding the old man. He fled toward the railroad, later told relatives, and was bound over to await a higher court after questioning by Squire Lappen.
Ohio mining districts show rising tensions as Jackson Wellston miners push for a wage increase to take effect in April or May 1904, while operators demand a 20 percent cut from 1908 levels. Over 8000 miners affected, markets weak, with excess coal cars and low demand in Columbus.
The Logan Brick Co plans a premier Main street paving this summer with new sidewalks and painted houses. Manager Reilly promises the firm will place brick this winter so spring work begins early. Local officials urged merchants to prepare and consider arches for electric lighting to beautify the avenue.
Mr Charles Breene visited Toledo last week while Mr Marion Bright, a kiln fireman, is seriously ill with typhoid fever. Frank Adcock tours northern Ohio for plant interests as employees spent Christmas out of town. C W Whittaker, Pred Sterling, Bert Noble, W W King, Charles Adcock, E d Hutcheston, Pete Nicholas, Angle, and Joe Woods are named with destinations including Chillicothe McArthur Crooksville Gallipolis Columbus and Gallia counties as the plant readies to resume work Monday.
Willie Geil, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Sam Geil of Marion, died December 2 from pneumonia. Funeral is Saturday December 6 at Bethany, with interment at Harmony A B church. Also notes a measles outbreak linked to a church gathering at Old Marion Drunkard church causing about a hundred cases. seat sale December 28 for Lovers Lane at the Opera House January 2. Ed Shorr of Charleston W Va visited Logan with his parents. Moki Tew advertises a cure for headaches and skin eruptions priced 260 and 0c Hurt Oo.
A patient from Logan Ohio reports a facial growth near the eye rapidly forming into a cancer mass. After treatment by Dr G W Collison the entire mass was removed and the patient is entirely well with no blemish remaining. The advice is to seek treatment from Dr Collison for similar growths.
The marriage of Charles Deishley to Jennie Armstrong was celebrated on Monday evening December 7. The celebration sparked a comic street campaign with 600 circulars printed and passed, pals presenting due bills for free drinks at the bar. Both families called the playful tiff settled as a draw, and wished the couple many happy days.
The first cold wave hits the community on Wednesday night November 18 with six weeks of near zero weather noted by locals. Weather forecasters predict a very severe winter, while residents like Edith and Rosco Nicholas visit Logan with grandparents Joel Kittemiller. Nearby residents Miss Roxy Teonahill from Limaia visits her grandmother, and Mr. Will McMann of Murray City joins events in Logan with James Allen and family.
Clyde Fitch led postural drama Lovers Lane draws crowds in New York and Chicago, praised for humor sentiment and sharp satire. The show features picturesque orchards and real trees, while Depot and train staff in Logan report sickness, replacements, and a death in Maydenville.
Local social notes list Miss Grace Bush of Winchester visiting Mrs Melinda Nune maker and family while Miss Nellie Walker of Somer set stays with Miss Ella Stalters. Several relatives from Athens Columbus Haydenville Logan and Kala mix in for holidays and dinners at various homes.
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