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Newspaper
The Ohio Democrat
Location
Logan, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1902
Page
2
A Logan town meeting prompts strong views on paving Main Street with brick, arguing it will raise property values and boost local industry. Opponents labeled as kickers face a sharp rebuke, while proponents say the project will avert years of avoided modernization and keep money in local hands.
Buffalo Bill era orator J. D. McCarthy praised Harris World Famous Nickel Plate show after viewing a Richmond Indiana advertisement. He stated the performance is among the best on the road today and worth more than the ticket price, calling it clean up to date and highly entertaining.
The letter argues two thirds of paving costs fall on abutting property owners and claims bonds will not burden general taxpayers. It asserts city prospects justify the improvement, noting increased property values and added safety and convenience. urges voters to approve.
On Saturday the Democratic Central Committee met with twenty one of twenty six members present the largest attendance in years J C Stoughton was reelected chairman and J P Nunemuaker secretary A five member committee was appointed to confer with party candidates and nominate an Executive Committee The following were unanimously elected J H Kline John M White D W Thurnese J W Gabriel Conrad Wein John Shunk George Williamson The committee plans a vigorous campaign.
City considers paving Main Street with an estimated total cost of 380000 but a 10 000 or less share would be paid by town and abutting property owners. Property owners agree to pay if town funds cover the remainder, with a 15 year repayment plan.
Gentry Bros famed trained animal shows announce permanent consolidation and a double performance tour. The Logan exhibition on Monday August 11 offers two showings on the depot lot with admission prices of 25 and 5 cents.
Excursion rates to Lancaster Ohio at low round trip prices until August 17th with return by August 30th via C and M V R and Pennsylvania Lines. Ten Atlantic Coast resorts offered including Atlantic City Cape May Anglesea Avalon Holly Beach Ocean City Sea Isle City Wildwood Rehoboth Ocean City Md. Twelve day round trip from sale date. Furthest details include Pullman car, hotel accommodations, bathing and boating facilities. call F M Wilkinson or nearest ticket agent for full information.
Travel deals listed from Logan agent C. W. Schwenke include round trips to Niagara Falls Lancaster Camp Ground Denver and many Midwest and western destinations with varying return deadlines. Fares range from 4.50 to 7.00 with several multicity and group rates and specific travel windows through August and September.
Notice states petition will be presented to the county commissioners at the next session in April A D 1909 praying for vacation of a county road from the south Bloomingville road to a Jno Kolsten land in Sections 5 and 32 Township 14 Range 17 Paris Township Hocking County Ohio across properties of Samuel Sterson and John Kolsten with land descriptions and borders as given.
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