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Newspaper
The Ohio Democrat
Location
Logan, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1902
Page
2
An official notice announces Allen H. Menhoom and H. Karparson as Democratic primary candidates for Prosecuting Attorney. The release also mentions a candidate for County Commissioner and an aged woman as a candidate for county governor, tied to the primary election decision.
Local items note Miss Aury Armatrong visiting Miss Ruth Brooke in Laurelville, smart summer shoe talk at Bininger’s, and L. Yerges visiting Columbus with family from Sandusky. Logan Special School District counts show 904 youths, with 498 males and 406 females. Price Thurness & Co expand their Booth Mulberry plant, boosting town labor and industry. Sunday at Methodist church features “God's Greatest Achievements Through Men” and Bible Society anniversary, with all welcome. A Monroe of Lagan tours Logan merchants, formerly at Harrington’s drug store. Rest pasture for 1000 sheep offered near Union Furnace from May 16, 1902. Fire team frightened Main Street, Dan Lehman praised for nerve. marshal Larimer cracking down on petty theft of bottles. Prof Williams of Ohio Wesleyan buys a $5,000 Mutual Life policy, with dividends reinvested to year end. Little Margaret Rochester celebrated eighth birthday with neighbors and flowers on the lawn.
Death notice for Mrs Cynthia Rambo McCormick of Logan Ohio born Rehobeth Ohio December 6 1888 died May 4 1902 aged 65 years 4 months 20 days funeral at M E Church Logan May 6 1902. Also brief items on Maggie Becker marrying Joseph McGhee in Logan and Sol Smith Russell’s death in Washington D C plus a note on gas negotiations between Great Southern Natural Gas Co Zanesville and Logan City Trustees.
A Lancaster gathering marked the installation of Standing Stone Tribe No. 208 of the Improved Order of Red Men. Delegations totaling 276 from Circleville, Thurton, Logan, Nelsonville, and Adelphi joined locals and the Circleville Cadette band in a parade and banquet at Fulkerson's after ceremonies led by Hugh Egan.
The Hocking Valley plans a 14 mile double track from Lancaster south to Enter prise forming a continuous 24 mile main line from Hooker to Oldtown. The project aims to aid heavy freight handling and reduce interference with passenger trains, using eighty pound rails and a first class roadbed with several bridges to be double tracked.
An advertisement touts 50 dozen Shan knit brand men s hose in unfading colors including Mottled Slate Snowblack and fancy stripes. Features extra fine cotton pods labeled seconds and urges economical buying. Claims such hosiery and prices aren t common. A pair of socks will ease walking through life.
Local retailer proclaims ongoing sale at attractive prices on all carpet grades. Highlights velvets, Brussels, ingrain and tapestry weaves, cotton and wool options, plus linoleums and new American Grass Mattings. Community trust cited as proof of value.
Local shop touts the largest stock of lace curtains with new patterns and artistic design. Includes curtain and sash nets, tapestry and rope portieres, plus specials on 9x12 rugs and remnants of carpets at deeply discounted prices. Tapestry ends offered as rug material at 90 cents per yard.
Skirts in sizes and colors plus wool suiting fabric in gray black and blue offered at special prices. Nicely tailored garments with good hang and flare effects for a limited time.
Charles Rose announces 25 dozen new shirt arrivals in Logan at old price. Largest and most complete Hine range seen, with shirts priced at 48 cents each.
An Adams Express messenger on a northbound C M V branch train from New Lexington to Bremen faced a maddened yearling bull shipped in a crate. The bull escaped, charged the messenger, then leaped from the car, rolled down an embankment, vaulted a fence, and escaped across fields seemingly uninjured after the brief encounter.
Excursion details for Hocking Valley run from May 1 to August 21 with one day return options. Rates and sales through agents in Logan Ohio and St Paul Minnesota for National Educational Association and National Baptist Antries. Special trips include July 1 6 7 one fare plus two dollars and an extension fee of sixty cents. Additional listings mention Wolleston return train at 6 46 p.m and other promotional notes.
Notice records a parcel described as 47 feet east of the southwest corner of Lot in subdivision Fourteen, involving ranges and townships with directions and measurements. The text outlines a deed or sale description for a parcel under the United Brethren Liberals' Church of Menilay, Ohio, and references a purchase by Taf with various bearings and distances.
Benjamin Mohler born October 8 1844 died April 27 1902 age 57 years 6 months and 27 days. He married Elizabeth Mowry December 12 1867 and had eight children five living. He later married Margaret Emerick February 25 1802 leaving four children. Funeral from German Baptist church April 29 with Rev Bagwell officiating burial in nearby cemetery.
For Sale. 4 good fresh cow third calf. A. M. Sparks administers the sale of real estate.
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