12 Mar 1897
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Newspaper
The Ohio Democrat
Location
Logan, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1897
Page
1
Local notices recount many visits and greetings in Lancaster this week. Residents from Athens, Nelsonville, Logan, and nearby towns were guests in homes, attended events, or traveled to Columbus for business, theater, and religious observances.
The report tabulates monthly enrollment and daily attendance across several school divisions. It notes truancy counts and tardiness, quotes Education Commissioner Harris on the department's value, and argues for stronger funding to expand educational statistics and the U S Bureau of Education's usefulness.
The village council introduced last Tuesday an ordinance to grant a franchise to a local telephone service. Applicants Hogle and Martha, two experienced operators, promise a capable and aggressive system and expect full community support. Private exchange rates range from twelve to twenty four dollars per year.
The fragment lists Bale, Registered Jersey cattle males for females, young or mature, plus small Yorkshire swine described as fintat hogs. It cites poultry prices such as Bull Leghorn 61.00 for 14, Barred Plymouth Rock Me for 14, Brown Leghorn Bo for 14. It mentions names like G, Rober, Logan, O.
In Columbus Cincinnati high society figures Dr Solheim and his wife faced a divorce petition with accusations of inappropriate associations and neglect of duty. The court found the evidence insufficient and ordered the doctor to pay $270 plus interest and spousal support totaling 2000. Judge Wright delivered a lengthy ruling, noting the missteps and vindicating the wife’s name.
The City Library Trustees met Monday at Lewis Green’s home to organize and plan. President L D Vickers and Secretary J B Collison were named with BE Rayman and Lewis Green among others. They aim to have the library listed for public documents, inspect suitable rooms at the city building, and seek mayoral cooperation for space. Citizens, especially ladies, are urged to help decorate and arrange the future parlors.
Council convened Tuesday and, after delays, achieved a quorum to approve an ordinance seeking a street and alley franchise for telephon e change poles. Fire department officers for the year were confirmed: Chief William Warner and deputies A G Broloman, A Palmer, Wel Bowen, J Dollison, Stewart, and J O Kiberman. President Vickers secured consent for the library building project.
Class of 108 holds a Tempe meeting at Misa Rose residence with charades, music by Mable Rose and Justin Workpang. A colors committee is formed, third degree conferred, and a bid for future entertainments issued. The Tourist Club, Chautauqua Circle, Twice Five Club, Lone Elm Sewing Circle and others hold programs with essays, readings, or debates and social refreshments. many guests from nearby towns attend familiar gatherings on West Hunter Street and in Nelsonville.
A Logan water election plea argues for lower water rents to expand consumer base. Proponents claim two dollar taps, fifteen to twenty percent lower rents would attract 200 more households and boost revenue with higher usage. They advocate choosing a candidate in favor of reduced rates over the current board’s pricing approach.
Fragmentary probate notice appears with garbled names and locations. The readable parts reference a court action and notice to interested parties but lack clear dates or proper names. Further clarification from the original document is needed to produce a precise record.
Supt R HB Ray reports strong school progress with zero tardies amid 600 students, praising punctuality efforts and student diligence. Presbyterian lectures begin March 14 at the church, titled The Religions of the World with topics on religion, self culture, nature, and various cultures and eras.
Mrs Parsons returns from Columbus with a line of trimmed and untrimmed ladies and misses hats to be shown in a grand opening on Thursday Friday and Saturday of sale week March 1st 12th 1th She invites friends to view the finest hat assortment ever brought to this city.
A legally styled notice details a complex land description in township and range terms with sections, fractional lots, and quarter sections. It specifies a deadline of ten months and twenty days from April 10 for filing objections or appeals, citing local authority and property boundaries including the north west quarter of section one and adjoining parcels within multiple townships.
Voters in Logan vote on a 30000 unit bond for public works at the general election on April 5. The notice outlines eligibility, polling times, and the official deadline for casting ballots, with details on the measure and supporting resolutions.
Resolution calls for an election to decide issuing bonds to erect or buy natural gas works and supply the village of Logan and residents. Estate of John W. Ahern deceased. Administratrix Lydia E Ahern March 2 notice lists where ballots will be cast and election details.
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