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Newspaper
The Ohio Democrat
Location
Logan, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1887
Page
5
Local items mention potatoes for sale, a busy upcoming Hocking County Fair on Oct 6-8 at new grounds near Logan, and various visits by residents and officials. Mentions include Miss Dora Hansen leaving for Wiley University, Dr. France visiting Oct 6, and announcements about rail excursion tickets and pressing civic matters for the village.
Apples arrive in good supply by rail. W C Hickman rents his home on short street to conductor Tom Galvin and moves his family upstairs in the drug store. A daughter of Carm Culla was bitten by a dog owned by Wm Riddell. Miss Dora Hansen leaves for Marshall Texas to take the principal post at Wiley University.
Mr. Finch of Columbus visits town to discuss starting an encaustic tile factory locally. He cites abundant clay here and asks for community interest to avoid Columbus clay shipments. A properly run factory could employ 40 to 50 people, mainly youth.
Fire committee reported favoring a cistern in the West End and to check funding and authority to act. They also sought a cistern location on North Walnut street. Street Commissioner instructed to fill up the alder walk.
Wanted men and boys to buy our entire clothing stock as we quit handling apparel. Prices are cut to first cost or less, with mens and boys suits, coats, pants, and wool garments offered. No charges accepted. goods shown cheerfully.
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