Jacksonville Fire Devours City Center Amid Wind Fury
A massive 15 million dollar blaze wipes out extensive blocks in Jacksonville on May 4. A wire incident at the American Fiber Co sparked the fire, consuming hotels like Windsor and St James, dozens of homes, and the Jones boat yard as hundreds become homeless.
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Jacksonville
Yulee
Fia
American Fiber Co
Davis and
Union Streets
Boston
W. W. Cleveland & Son
Davis Street
Hogan Creek
Bridge Street
Stansell
Windsor
St. James
Atlantic, Valdosta and Western Railroad
Bay Street
Jones Boat Yard
F. & H. Dowling Co
Muller & Co
United States
Law Exchange
County Court House
McCoy and
Placide
Gird
Grenada
Oxford
Burbridge Street
St. Johns River
Western Union Telegraph Co
Laura Bay
la Villa
What Mr. Bryan le Up To in Springfield Editorial Inquiry
The Springfield Republican asks William J. Bryan for a personal statement. Bryan replies he has twice earned his party’s highest honors and that he will defend Democratic principles, but he is not planning another Presidential nomination. He will edit the Commoner and support future Democratic candidates.
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Mr. Bryan le
Lincorm
Neb
Springfield
Maxs
Republican
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Chicago
Kansas City
Tadbere
Democratic Principles Promised Beyond Past Allegiances
A 1901 commentary argues loyalty to Democratic principles over past loyalties, urges present focus, and vows plain speaking. It notes the Pan American Exposition opening, calls out James Callahan in a kidnapping case, and recalls James Reen’s death. It includes Dr. Parkhurst on race matters, praise for Gatling’s horseless plow, and a travel-ticket notice for the Grand Lodge of Ohio event in Springfield May 1901.
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Pineara
Dr. Gatling
Dewey Honored at Washington Dewey Day Dinner
Admiral Dewey sat in the seat of honor at a Washington dinner celebrating Dewey Day. Twenty five Manila Bay participants attended including Capt. Wildes Capt. Lambertson and Capt. Walker. The informal gathering avoided speeches and aimed for social celebration.
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Admiral Dewey
Washington
Manila Bay
Wildes
Boston
Lambertson
Olympia
Walker
Concord
Hocking in the West features Salt Lake mortician visits
Funeral director S. Tippet Rickette from Salt Lake City visited Corinne Utah to tend a local farm and reconnect with Ohio acquaintances. He is noted for his work on the Bohofield mine disaster burials, earning a strong reputation despite youth.
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Bohofield
Challenger Named in opposition to Senator Bright
David H. Moore of Athens is tipped as a Senate candidate in the district. Supporters prefer rewarding Senator Bright with another term, and, after the nomination, Feir field county should receive the contest.
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Lancaster
David H. Moore
Athens
Senate
Moore
Bright
Feirfield County
Grand Council Travel Offer From Ohio Rally
United Commercial Travelers of America Grand Council of Ohio at Springfield on May 25 20 01 invites travel to a meeting. The Hocking Valley Ry will sell round trip tickets for May 28 and 24 to May 27 1001 for the public and delegates.
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Grand Lodge of Ohio
Springfield
Hocking Valley
Grand Lodge
United Commercial Travelers of America Grand Council of Ohio
Hocking Valley Ry
Sa Wells
Grand Council
Nelsonville Becomes City of Nelsonville in Ohio
The village of Nelsonville is advanced from a village of the first class to a city of the second class due to population growth. Secretary of State Layus notes the official action by the Governor, Auditor of State, and Secretary of State under Revised Statutes to formalize the change during the sixth decennial period.
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Olwonville
Nelsonville
Lay
Ohio
General Assembly
Lewis C. Layus
Dr Clark's Vegetable Liver Pill Ad
Dr Clark's Vegetable Liver Pill claims to aid indigestion constipation headache and liver troubles. Dose is one pill at retiring and the box contains about forty pills. Price listed with dealers or by mail stamps accepted. W W Clark MD Columbus Ohio.
Teachers Earn Certificates in Hocking County Examination
At the April 20 exam by Hocking county examiners the following earned certificates for multi year terms: John Stoughton Rockbridge A years Mattie O Neill Starr 4 years Eugene Wright Logan 2 years. One year certificates went to Aleta Herald Nelsonville Danny Red Logan Jacob Keller Logan Lucy Harsh Logan Nellie Baugh New Pittsburg Edna Armeroang Logan C Judy Middlefork Mary Viper Murray City J W Krinn Gibisonville.
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Hocking County
John ©. Stoughton
Rockbridge
Mattie O'Neill
Starr
Eugene Wright
Logan
Aleta Herald
Nelsonville
Danny Red
Jacob Keller
Lucy Harsh
Nellie Baugh
New Pittsburg
Edna Armetroang
C. Judy
Middlefork
Mary Viper
Murray City
J. W. Krinn
Gibiaonville
House for Sale in West Logan Area
Two story frame house with six rooms, good well and cistern, and cellar in good repair. Located in West Logan. Inquire at premises Fuank Beanovt April 15 8-w.
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West Logan
Fuank Beanovt
Memorial notices from Sand Run area community
Obituary and local notes from Sand Run and surroundings describe the death of Herbert Darling in Ohio and the funeral at Zion Brethren Church. The column reports community events including box suppers, Sunday school officers, weddings, parties, and local travels, with brief farming updates and mine activity.
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Herbert Darling
Clatr
Samuel
Elizabeth St. Clair
Hocking Co
Brethren Church
Ma Zion Brethren Church
Bagwell
Bremen
Hendricks
Maxville, O
Sand Run
N. A. Chute
Will Wolf
Coe’s Chapel
Harry Bishop
Canterbury Band
Kill Eagle
Nelsonville
U. B. Sunday School of the Place
Chas, Hemrick
Tillie Nixon
Emma Wallace
Fannie Carter
Mattie Baird
Joe
Aron Green
George Jacoby
Carbonhill
H. Tom
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Dick Sanderson
Bowden
Carrie Nation
Mra. Withoit
Lewisburg
James Ray
Wilburn Jones
David Nation
Tony
James Callahan
Omaha
Cudahy
James Reen
FB. Morse
New York
Andrew Carnegie
Turkey
Charles H. Parkhurst
Madison Square Presbyterian Church
Parkhurst
Dewey
Hocking
Senator Bright
Marion
J. W. France
Annie
Constance Baird
Gertrude Jacoby
Salem
Fred Manefield
Della Rutherford
Mis
Robert Lowery
Carbondale
United Mine Workers
Asberry Ridge
Sherd Blackburn
James Harberger
Sam Jones
Jim
Sam Woodard
South Perry
Dennis Fetheroll
Howard Hedges
Jas E. Campbell
Odd Fellows
Rev. Ornderff
J. A. McClelland
U. B
Eva Kirkwood
Amands
Mary Todd
Baturday
Hing
Orndorff
McClelland Cemetery
Cora Ebert
Lewis McClelland
Hunmeyer
Adelphi
Strandeeeg
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