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Newspaper
The Ohio Democrat
Location
Logan, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1902
Page
3
Local notices from Logan recount visits by Frank Meyers Hubert Lappen Lucille Wright Flossie Speelman and others. plans for Atlantic City excursion and Crystal Springs camp. sales at Hartmann's. funeral attendance for Dan Moriarity. a big fight in San Francisco and rail coach patent news. paving debate sparked by a street accident and urged voter support for improvements.
Arthur Palmer writes from Los Angeles describing his move from Logan and Ohio to better place his family. He praises the climate, flower beauty, and health improvements, noting heavy southern California business, daily street activity, and his family’s improved employment prospects and wellbeing.
Ambrose and Rauch fished in a small boat above the falls when a fifty pound fish tugged the line. The boat neared the rapids and the men leaped overboard as the craft went over the falls. The giant fish was landed later by Geo Starsmith and Chas Stedem, weighing nine pounds with a silver hook still in its mouth.
The Logan Gun Club drew a fine crowd last Monday for its weekly trap shoot. D D Gross of Peters Cartridge Company demonstrated shooting techniques while participants posted scores in a 26 bird event. Listed shooters include Rev Power, D D Gross, T B Huston, Col Weldy, Dr Smith, J Perone, F Eanode Tide Huston, W Becker, Geo Burberry, H Ambrone, Dr Lyons, Kennard, Sanderson, Beule, Lehman and others.
Dan Moriarty, native of County Kerry, died July 19 1902 in Columbus after being crushed between railroad car bumpers while attempting to couple at Shawnee and Hocking line. Funeral held at St Johns Church with Logan Elks Lodge and railroad men in attendance. Card of thanks issued by the Moriarty family.
Obituary records Mrs Clara Jane Baum born April 18 1862 in Bremen Fairfield county Ohio daughter of William and Rachel Sloan married Edward H Baum July 80 1888. She joined St Paul Ev Lutheran in 1889 and remained a faithful member until her death July 6 after four years of illness. Survived by husband three children parents and extended family.
Fragmentary OCR mentions Dr. G W Beery physician in Logan Ohio with repeated name and title. Text includes a garbled line about a niece and a paneled area, offering no clear event or date.
On Thursday evening July 81st the Presbyterian church hosts a grand musical program by Miss Mabel Hoyt with Mrs Helms and Columbus talent plus a 26 voice Logan chorus. Music lovers are urged to attend. admission is 25 cents, affordable for all.
Advertises various rail excursions from Logan to Niagara Falls Lancaster Camp Ground Jackson Pomeroy and Columbus with dates July and August. Outer details include train times, round trip prices, return windows and agent contact C W Schwenke.
Rates and travel windows for Wisconsin and Michigan tourists listed with various routes including Logan, St Paul, Minneapolis, Denver, Put in Bay, Chautauqua Lake, Urbana. Returns valid until specified dates, with sample fares such as 31.80, 46.80, and 1 1 1 third fare. Contact G W Schwenke as agent for details and bookings.
An eye care note states glasses adjusted by an Electrica Keratometer are guaranteed to fit. The claim emphasizes precise measurements and assurances of proper alignment for the wearer.
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