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Newspaper
The Ohio Democrat
Location
Logan, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1900
Page
3
Stiers Co highlights May 18 return trip 100 to Columbur with special prices on ladies suits skirts and undergarments. Reports on local visits, marriages, millinery, lace curtains, carpets and mattresses, plus dental and medical notices and community events in Logan Ohio and environs.
Logan Ohio hosts a May lecture at MEF Church by Chaplain T A Turner on The Romance of Liberty. The talk previews remarkable incidents shaping the American Republic and Turner resumes ties to local churches before his Minnesota and Spanish American War service.
In Dragan Co window, Miss Tillie Snider exhibits a life size elk head oil painting. A Logan native and St Marys graduate, Snider’s work has drawn praise at the Columbus Elks street fair and will be presented to Logan lodge 452 BPOE. The Elk emblem adorns the lodge room. At Presbyterian Church, Harley J Steward speaks on W B Gladstone and the Episcopal event follows.
Mrs. Herbert Harrington hosted a Monday club gathering with two guests Mrs. Frank McKay and Miss Anna Pierce. The program blended music and literature featuring items by Ambrone Quartette and readings on American art, architecture, and notable names.
Grorox D. Lemon son of Hamelton and Mr Lemon born 1642 near Bairds Furnace Perry Co Ohio died May 6 1900. Enlisted 1861 served in 81st O V then 4th U S Cavalry wounded April 2 1886 at Selma Alabama disability lingered years. Married Nancy Baffell August 18 1867 eight children. wife seven children and two brothers survive. Funeral at M E Church conducted by Rev Bayre on Tuesday.
The family of George D. Lemon expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness shown during his illness and after his passing.
The region endured the strongest wind storm of the 8th with thunder lightning and rain. It toppled fences upturned hay stacks unroofed buildings and shattered chimneys. A stump fire near Ed Barkers farm spread briefly into the woods before being conquered by workers. Damages were limited to a small fence stretch and about two acres burned. Farmers are planting corn and frost spared ridge crops. Orchard crops include apples peaches cherries plums raspberries and grapes with wheat appearing poor.
The Boys Industrial School near Lancaster Ohio, originally the Reform School, sits five miles south on the Hocking Hills range. The state owns 1210 acres and spent 700000 dollars converting the tract into a reform home for delinquent boys. There is no wall or restraint. twelve military companies occupy cottages alongside a chapel, conservatory, administration building, gymnasium, and power plants.
Uniformed boys perform military drills as a famous forty piece band performs. Grounds are open daily for visitors and ideal for Sunday School, society, and private picnics. A new Fairfield Traction Company rail line from Lancaster connects with Hocking Valley Railway trains to the grounds. Coaches for large parties will run through with no change. rates available from W A Fisner in Columbus, Ohio.
A retail notice promotes The Lowest Priced High Close Tailors and Clothiers offering affordable suits and alterations. The ad highlights value, fit, and quick service for men seeking tailored garments.
Advertises excursion tickets from local depots to Chicago Marietta St Louis Sandusky and other points for church and fraternal gatherings. Dates in May 1900 with round trip fares. return limits range from May 25 to June 1 plus a $2 supplement. daily and seasonal specials listed with agency contact.
Special train will leave Logan at WWlOA.M Returning will leave Columbus at 6 30 P.M Only 1 00 round trip from Logan See small bills for particulars.
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