The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1893-11-23
THE MISSING TEACHERF0U
Young Mcdonald in Little Rock,
Arkansas.

The public will breath easier to
know that George Mcdonald who
disappeared SO mysteriously two
weeks ago, causing more of sensa-
ton than any incident that has ever
occurred IN our country vicinity, has
been discovered alive aud we'll in
Little Rock, Arkansas.
The young man, without telling
any one his purpose, took the tram
Saturday night, a few minutes after
leaving Shively's saloon, and started
on trip, not knowing exactly where
he was going. ltis not our province
to discuss this conduct. The how he
was located is a matter of interest
to the public, and it is no violation
of confidence, nor disclosure OF post
Office secrets to tell exactly how it
came about.
On las. Saturdays "a letter address
ed to Noah Blosser, Logan O., post
mark not legible, was given out to
Noah Blosser, who lives near the
Fair ground. On reading the letter.
he could not make out what it meant
and concluded it was not for him, and
returned it. The post Office authori-
ties, by right discovered its contents.
The substance of the letter was; he
was alright and well, do not give him
away, with inquiry concerning his
people, and what folks had to say.
Noah Blossel, constable, known
to have taken the interest he had for
a kind ncighborly interest in the
heart-broken parents, was entrusted
the secret.
He had tie right to the letter be
cause 1t was addressed to "Noah
Blosser, Logan. Ohio" He at once
informed Mr. Mcdonald and Mr.
Trimme-, Mcdonald hastened home
with the glad news to his wife, and
Mr. Trimmer took down the bills
offering the reward, lest some mer-
cenary might get the secret, and take
advantage of the distracted parent
by producing the boy.
We may add that it has since been
learned that the letter was intended
for Noah Blosser, son Of Sol Blosser,
a young man about McDonalds age
and companion of his,
Mcdonald left on Sunday for Lit
tln Rock. In all this distressing at
fair, we can net pass with out telling
now that the agony is over. one oi
the funniest thing in the way of q
farce we have seen perpetrated.
Mr. Henry Trimmer, ,neighbor and
friend of Mcdonald, had devoted
two weeks of his time in efforts to
discover the missing boy He was
almost as much worked up over the
affair as the boys parents.
Well, after Henry got the word
that the boy was found, it was deem
el best to keep it a secret, in the
meantime, not to have advantage
taken of the offer of reward, he con
cluded to take down the bills. This
proceeding of course created com,
nent, and the first thought IN the
minds of all was that the boy is
found. Mr. Trimmer was beset on
al sides with questions. 1t was our
humor to be among the number.
To stand by and hear Henry parry
questions, look solemn, and try to
hide the CLEAN of gladness that
would flash over his face, was anus
ing indeed to those few who were in
the secret. MIR Trimmer will not lie,
bus he can steer around the truth as
successfully as any honest man we
ever saw attempt it.
The parents of the giddy boy,
whilst deeply gr,eved over the UNI
pleasant circumstances, have good
reasons to feel good and be glad from
this,-In the deepest, darkest hour OF
their distress they found their neigh
bors with hearts that bled in sympa-
thy. This is learned to them and let
us hope to us all; that around MS and
about us are good christian people.
That we are not alone IN our DIS
tress.
That with us in our distress are
true and faithful, affectionate friends
ready with warm hearts and strong
arms to help and hold us up, and
give us such comfort as the most
beneicent angels of Heaven can dis
pouse to suffering mortals.
This is a good country;good people
live in 1t, and Mcdonald and all of
US, from what has happened, know
it. Let us think of this most, and
extend to the errant boy that kindly
indulgence the Good Father above
.avtapds tn h,c errino children. all,