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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-10-08
Death of Lydia Thomas.

1t seems that the misfortunes of
most wonder to the human family,
steal upon us as easily as those of
less magnitude and those less de-
plorable.
1t is not for human answer to
know why sweet, quiet, gentle,
little Lydia Thomas should be
taken from happy home at the
fourteenth year of her age, when
she was so much to the Joy of the
home and so much to the compan-
ionship of the mother, and to the
happiness of her father, Sheriff
Thomas.
1t is left for us poor frail Great
ures to but accept the decision of
the Great Judge, and thank an
Omnipotent Hand that she had
been among us thus long, and left
such sweet benediction for good
behind her rs she passed to the
Glory World.
Lydia Thomas was one of the
bright rays of sun. shine that often
passed our office, and she always
had modest manner of speaking
that would strike the hearer, as
coming from noble child Of good
parentage who knew how to raise
children.
Her death comes as shock in
deed to us personally, and to the
many friends of Sheriff and Mrs.
Thomas in this county, and to IL Q
parents all extend their deepest
sympaty.
Little Lydia was bright pupil
in the A Grammar school, and her
school-mates will attend the fun
eral this afternoon in body. The
funeral services will take place at
the NJ. E. church at two o'clock.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-10-08
School Notes.

The A Grammar of the Logan
Public Schools has been divided
this year, Miss Westenhaver hav-
ing one division consisting of
thirty-three pupils, and Miss
Sophia Smith the other, having
twenty-four pupils. This room
always has large enrolment,
and as this is a finishing room for
so many who do not enter the
High school, it was thought ad-
visable to give them the hest train
ing possible, which could not be
done with such large class. Miss
Smith is an experienced teacher,
and has always given the greatest
satisfaction wherever she has
been employed. Her being placed
as instructor in this department
insures the success of the venture,
and we are prepared to say that
both grades will enter the High
school with much better pros
poets, than were possible when
they were all pupils in an over
crowded room.
The Physics class in the High
school this year has started out
with every indication for course
of splendid work. The labratory
has been moved to the second floor
and has been fitted with complete
set of new apparatus. This was
purchased according the expert
ments required for the course ar
ranged by the National Physics
association and consists of 5 sets
of apparatus for experiments in
heat, 5 sets for sound, 5 sets for
light, complete sets for electrical
experiments, besides several single
pieces.
Probably as the result of the
policy which State School Com
missioner Bonebrake has been
advocating the salaries of the
Logan teachers have been raised
this year. Those in the new
building have been raised from
$50. 10 to $500, and B Grammar
teachers from $4,000 to $44.00
Mr.. Bonebrake hopes in the near
future that law will be passed
giving as a minimum salary to
the teacher a sum OF $4,000 as he
says no person should be asked to
take the charge of a school for a
less amount.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-10-08
Against Base Ball.

A set of resolutions were presen-
ted us yesterday for publication
signed by Rev. Sanders and Mr.. 1.
N. Stiers protesting against Sun
day Base Ball. The resolutions
coming in on advertising day we
could not get them in type for this
week, but will publish them next
week. We understand from Man
ager Stultz of the base ball club,
that the games are all off for this
year anyhow.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-10-08
S T 1E R S s. c o.
-
Around the Depot.

Mr.. William Bennett, conductor
is laying off this week and Mr..
Frank Mucthmore is filling his
place. Mr.. Tom Fisher is taking
Mr.. Mutchmore's place on the
Gore Limited.
A change has been made In some
of the officials of the Hooking Val
ley. Mr.. w. F. Elrod, present
trainmaster will become the sup
erintendent of the u. & w. with
headquarters at GAINESVILLE. Mr..
L. M. Corners, trainmaster of the
I. d o, G. will take Mr.. Elrod's s
place. These changes went into
effect today, October 1st. The
many friends of Mr.. Elrod are
sorry to have him leave, but at
the same time are pleased with
his good fortune. During his
connection with the Hooking Val
ley, both as assistant trainmaster
and trainmaster he won the esteem
and confidence of his employees
and gained many friends. Mr..
Conners who takes Mr.. Elrod' 8
place, will no doubt, soon gain
many friends, as he comes highly
recommended.
Mr.. S. B. Haley, former fireman
on the River Dieison is visiting
his friends in Logan this week.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-10-08
FAIRFIELD
COUNTY FAIR
At Lancaster, Oct. Id, Is,
10 and II an Assured
Success.
NEW AMPHITHEATRE
Wonderful Exhibits, Fine Running
and Harness Races, Automobile
Races and Many Special Features

Bigger and better than ever the
annual exposition of the Fairfield
County Agricultural Society will
open this year on October ID. For
over half century the "Lancas-
ter Fair" has been an institution
to which all looked forward with
pleasant anticipations and it has
had record of uninterrupted sue
cess. 1t is held at the most beau
tiful season of the year, in the
most beautiful grounds in the
state. 1t is the "harvest home
reunion" of Central Ohio, at which
old friends meet and greet one an
other and new friendships are
made.
The Society is prosperous and
offers exceptional prem i iums.
Splendid displays in every depart
ment of exhibits. The race pro-
gram is fine one and the entries
give assurance Of splendid sport.
The grounds have been beauti-
fed, the buildings put in first
class condition, fine, new amphi-
theatre, free to all, has just been
erected and no pains have been
spared to make this the best and
the greatest of the Fairfield County
Fairs.
There will be many special fea-
lures with attractions for all,
among which will be the auto1no-
bile exhibitions in the speed ring.
Come on, everybody. and help
make this "hummer. The rail
roads are cooperating with low
fares. Ample accommodations are
ready for all who may come and
the weather clerk has promised to
be good. Now, then all together.
"Rah for the Lancaster Fair"
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-10-08

factory to Michigan. This offer
shows how greatly the benefit to a
town of plant like this is valued
by other places, and the fact that
the offer was not accepted, should
make Logan proud that she is the
favored place.
Lumber is received from the
various saw mills at the rate of
three cars day. The winter
stock is now being provided.
Messrs Charlie Fields and Homer
Watts, former employees at the
plant, returned to work this week.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-10-08
Sands Banquet.

Col. Sands, in order to boost
himself with Congressman Gros-
venor, gathered together a few
prominent republicans m o n g
whom were Pearl Barns, Tom Col
lins, Thad Allied and Frank Mckay
and went to Athens Saturday and
banqueted Grosvenor at the
Berry" Cap. Ryan was not in
vited, and neither of the trusted
pension examiners were in attend
ance. The success (?) of the af-
fair makes many persons smile.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-10-08
Death of Samuel Stivlson.

On Saturday occurred the death
of another old landmark of Hook
ing county. Samuel Stivison, liv-
ing near Logan, dies in his Slst.
year. His funeral took place
Monday at Fairview under aus
pices or the Masonic lodge. We
will publish an obituary notice
next week.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-10-08
Democratic Ticket,
THE TICKET.

For Governor
TOM L. JOHNSON OF Cuyahoga.
For Lieutenant Governor
FRANK B. NILES OF Lucas.
For Judge Of the Supreme Court
e. ]. DEMPSEY Of Hamilton.
For Auditor OF State
CHARLES A. KLOEB OF Auglaize.
For State Treasurer
v. j. DAHL Of Fayette.
For Attorney General
FRANK s. MONNETT Of Franklin
For Commissioner OF Schools
J.H. SECREST OF Putnam.
For Member Board Of Public Works
T. w. B. JONES OF Lawrence.
For United States Senator
JOHN II. CLARKE Of Cuyahoga.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-10-08
Giving Free Examination Of Eyes.
HADN'T READ FOR YEARS

SAYS MR.. w. H. BLAoKsToN OF
BUCHTEL, OHIO.
For about fifteen years my eyes
have been defective, especially my
close vision, and of late years have
not read any as it was nearly impos-
sible to do so, owing to the pains /
would experience in my head and
eyes, and all glasses / could get
would not clear the confused condi-
tion OF letters and lines which SEEM
ed crossed or mixed in way that
1t was impossible to read. / had
Mr.. and Mrs. Lingerfleld grind a
pair of lenses for me that corrected
the astigmation which they said was
the fault of my imperfect vision,
and by the use of these lenses 1 am
very proud to state that / can now
see to read the finest print with
such degree of ease and rest to my
eyes that l can scarcely believe
they are my own eyes, and must
say l am very grateful Tor the ac-
complishment and most willingly
give testimonial of facts.
CAN SEE FAR AND NEAR.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-10-08
Notice, Committeeman.

The committeeman of each par
ty in each precinct should send in
their recommendations for judges
and clerks of election. Send
names to A. w. Mauk, Logan, o.,
before October 15.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-10-08
Factory News.
LOGAN BRICK MF'G co.

MI. ". d. 1eIlyJ VIC lOCouOtlNS
engineer at the plant, has been
sent to Scranton, Penn, by the
company to inspect the new loco
motive which has recently been
purchased. The new one is much
larger than the one now in use,
and much more clay can be taken
at each trip. Mr.. John r. Larimer
is acting as engineer during Mr..
Terry's absence, and Mr.. Thomas
Mcdonald of the clay bank force,
is taking Mr.. Larimer's place.
A car load of 80 ID rail has been
received this week for improve
ments along the tram road. New
ties will also be put in, and the
whole track placed in order.
Mr.. Allen Casio, who does the
bulling for the set gang's at the
plant, has resigned his position on
account of an injury to his back,
and has been employed at lighter
work. Mr.. Thomas Miller has as
sumed Mr.. Casto's duties.
Monday was pay day at the
plant, eighty-fve men being on the
list. The pay roll amounted to
$1766, which is small by reason of
SO many being off in the past two
weeks on account of sickness.
LOGAN POTTERY co.
The cog wheel on the large jolly
wheel broke last week and repairs
were delayed until this week.
This accident causes scarcity of
five gallon jugs, as this is the only
wheel in the factory which makes
them.
General manager j. F. Stone
burner spent Sunday in Crooks
vile with his parents.
Mr.. W. E. Worstall, turner at
the plant, was an Athens visitor
last week.
Mr.. Frank Adcock, secretary
and treasurer, was In Columbus
over Sunday with relatives.
A car load of slate was received
last Thursday for the new packing
and store house, which will be
erected in the near future.
HOOKING CLAY MF'G. CO.
Mr., A. Magoon made a business
trip to Columbus on last Wednes-
day.
Mr.. Joe Primmer attended the
Odd Fellows convention at Athens
last week.
Messrs A. Magoon and Elmer
Sands attended the funeral of Mr..
Samuel Stivison at Fairview church.
near Enterprise.
The company continues shipping
from two to five cars of their fine
glazed brick per day.
RUG AND SKIRT FACTORY.
The busy season of the rug busi-
ness mas arrived and the Logan
factory has orders far above their
expectations. The force is being
gradually increased, three new
girls having been employed this
week. The rugs go to all points
in Ohio and neighboring states, a
shipment being made this week to
Oakland, Maryland.
sNIDER M'F'G co.
MIR. Martin of Gallipolis has
been employed in the shipping de-
partment.
The designs are being selected
for their new line of folding beds
and side boards, the line for the
spring trade being entirely new.
An offer of $45, 200 has been
made to the managers to move the ,
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-10-08
CAN SEE FAR AND NEAR.
MRS. MARY @. MCDONALD OF BUoH-
TEL, OHIO SAYS:

MRS. MARY @. MCDONALD OF BUoH-
TEL, OHIO SAYS:
/ am willing to join the army of
friends who testify to Mr., and Mrs.
Lingerfleld's ability In correcting
eye trouble as / consider my eyes
are quite defective. due to severe
attack of measles which effected my
distant vision TO the extent that /
could not recognize any one short
distance and my close vision is very
defective, but by the USE of glasses
fitted by these opticians, can now
see perfectly at distance, every
thing Is clear and distinct and In
reading or sewing the glasses are
perfect. also, thereby, most hearth
~ recommend Mr.. and Mrs. Linger-
field to any one with defective
eyes.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-10-08
SEMI-ANNUAL STATEMENT.

The following is a statement of the County
Treasurer and County Auditor of the amount
of money remaining in the County Treasury
on the last day of August A. ID. 1908, to-wit:
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-10-08

A. W. Mauk appointed guar
dian of Owen Hamilton, Septem-
ber 28th.
Application filed for admission
of Alfred Cotfey into Athens State
Hospital, filed September Goth by
Robert Coffey, for hearing Sep
tember Goth. Adjudged insane,
application for admission granted
and patient admitted September
goth.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-10-08
Probate Court.
MARRIAGE LICENSE.

Thomas Mowery, Logan.
Mary G. Bingham, Webb Summit
David F. Sheets, Bremen.
Elizabeth E. Ansel. Logan.
Charley Loper, New PittsbIrg.
Bessie Gingher, New Pittsburg.
John f. Harper, Columbus.
Mae E. Goss Rockbridge.
David g. Good, Pickaway Co.
Nettie Grace Hunt, Perry TIP.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-10-08
Our
s no G
Department

Is upstairs. Plenty of
light and a pleasant place to
rest. Bring the children and
let us fit them out. We will
try and find the Shoes to fit
the price you want to pay.
Not all our goods are the
latest, up-to-date styles. We
have bargain counter or a
cheap table-odds and ends.
IF we have your number the
price will be very low.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-10-08
s 7 IE r S & co.

NHAVE SOME VERY INTEREST," N G STORE
NEWS THIS WEEK THAT WILL PROFIT ANY
ONE WHO is IN NEED OF MERCHANDI S E.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-10-08

KEPT IN A FIRST CLASS DRY GOODS
STORE GO TO
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-01-01

EDITOR NEWS ITEM:-The Fourth
Class Postmaster read with interest
the article Editor Newell published
in reply to our statements in a recent
issue of your paper. Cutting post
masters salaries in two that the de-
partment might be made to pay is
not a reasonable deduction to make
from our statement. 1t would be
a gross injustice to cut down the
calary of those already underpaid
and allow the railroads to continue
in their "rake off," Robbing Peter
to pay Paul is not satisfactory REM
edy to cure an ill. Wherever there
is an excessive price charged for SER
vices which are indispensable, is the
place to apply the remedy Mr..
Newell wisely suggests, then JUS
tice will be done to all. However,
as the said editor has no further de-
sire to discuss the postofflce question
but has ample proof to show that
the government is not capable of
operating railroads and invites us
unto the conflict in defence of the
peoples ownership of public trans
portation, VIC will accept the chal-
ienge and do our best to uphold
what we believe. First of all, we
do not believe in blind theories, and
want nothing but existing facts to
enter into the discussion. In this
we will first refer to DIR. Chisholm,
formerly lord provost of Glasgow.
The responsibility of showing the
benefits of municipal ownership is
to a large extent upon that city.
Glasgow began it early and has prac-
ticed it thoroughly. DIR. Chisholm
says: "For domestic water supply
the charge is now ten cents where
formerly it was thirty-two cents, for
a ride on the trolley it is two cents
where formerly it was six cents, the
tramway shows gross profits of one
million dollars. After deducting
for interest, sinking fund and depre-
citation half million is left for the
reserve fund. The electric light de-
partment has turned $2s6,0OO into
the city treasury for last years net
profit" Why can not America do
as well, Mr.. Newell.
"A FOURTH CLASS POSTMASTER.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-01-01
MUNCY VALLEY.

Jesse Guilden of Williamsport is
home on a vacation.
Little Pearl Shaw is quite sick at
this writing.
Mrs. Chas. Croll of Dushore, Wis.,
tied her parents here on Saturday.
Miss Myrtle Miller of William
sport spent Christmas with her par
ents here.
Miss Nora Moran of Binghamton,
N. Y. is visiting her parents.
Mrs. J. E. Gallagher and her moth.
er, Mrs. Kennedy ale quite ill al
this writing.
Mr.. Ed. Finerty of Pittsburg visi'
ted his sister, Mrs. M. Donovan or
Thursday.
Miss Mae Donovan is visiting hel
sister, Mrs. j. III. Fries at Laporte.
i Get what you need and saw
what you can. Best grade of lime
at Reeders Lime House, Laporte.
One trial proves the worth of th'
lime at Reeder's Lime House, La
porte.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-01-01
County, lndiccs
Brief Newsy Items Gather
by Correspondence.
RICKETTS,.

A very sad occurance was re-
ported Monday night, Dec. %, at
this place. John Kroup being
found dead near Lanes camp late
in the afternoon. 1t appears that
the man was German and came
to this country several months ago
with his daughter, leaving his wife
at home. The daughter secured
employment in Brooklyn and the
father came here where he had
friends. Sunday the 21, he and a
friend went to Jamison City and
started home at 3 p. m. through
the driving rain. They had almost
reached Lanes camp when Kroup
refused to 60 any farther and lay
down in the snow which was still
about foot deep and took off his
coat to use as pillow, remaining
out in the rain all night. On Mon
day morning his friend returned to
him but could not induce him to
return with him, and being only Il
young lad did not realize the gray
ity of the situation and left him
alone. The man was found dead
Monday evening, having died from
alcoholism and exposure. His
remains were sent to Bernice on
Tuesday for burial.
Mr.. Richard Cron and Miss Jes-
sic Peet, both of this place were
married at Noxen on Christmas.
The Ricketts, Union Sunday
School elected officers on Sunday
last. Mr.. Howard Reinhart, Supt.
Geo. Nipple, Asst. Supt. John
Miller, sec'y; Miss Cora Gets, Or
ganist; Leroy Shaffer, Librarian;
Geo. Trexler, Supt. of infant room.
Messrs. Reinhart and Bogart, ush-
ers.
The local tent K. o. T. M. elect
ed officers this month and expect
a year of increased prosperity.
Owing to the lack of coal the
Lumber Co. have been using wood
for fuel with varying success.
Mr.. Frank Bellows sustained a
severe cut of the right foot in the
woods on Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs Arthur Knowles
received a Christmas present in
the shape of a little boy on the 20.
Both mother and boy are doing
we'll.
The News Item was greatly
missed here last week. Here's to
year of renewed prosperity.
Mr.. Henry Fulford has secured
a new music box with which to en-
tertain his friends.
Miss Augusta Fulford is home
from Mansfield for the holiday va
cation.
Mr.. Geo. Trexler is spending a
few days at home.
1t is reported that there is to be
another wedding in town soon of
a couple rather advanced in years,
guess who.
1t is doubtful if Kriss Kringle
missed any one here this year and
some seemed to have a larger load
of good things than they could
conveniently handle.
The Union Sunday School held
their entertainment on Christmas
eve and passed of very nicely. The
trees were beautifully decorated.
Dan Pond seems to be the only
man in town that can be at all
reckless in burning wood.
A large number of Christmas
trees were shipped from here last
week.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-01-01
NJ. Drinks
New Albany, Pa.

100 Corn meal, 1.3O
100 Cracked corn, 1.3O
100 Corn, oats, Charley chop Las
100 Oil meal, old proces 1.75
200 coarse brans; 2.1O
Same per ton QSOO 1000
140 lbs red dog (middlings) zoo
Same per ton $500
100 Id. Granulated sugar $50
100 meat meal 2-75
Oats per bushel 40
Schumacher's best flour LIS
"Our Own" a blended flour LOS
Best Spring Patient 1.15
Extra, partry flour 80
14O lbs. common fine salt go
Same per barrel 1.2O
100 lbs lump rocksalt 10
so lbs graw rocksalt 80
100 lbs crushed oyster shells so
$50 lbs wheel screenings 100
100 lbs damaged wheat 1.15
Veal calves wanted every Wednes-
day forenoon. Dressed poultry and
every Thursday.
M. BRINK.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-01-01
County Seat
Local and Personal Events
TerSely Told.
TerScly Told

B. F. Crossley spent Christmas
with his parents at this place.
Miss Reba Hess of Sonestown, is
the guest of Miss Ella Trip.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob
Fries, on Monday, Dec. 20, a girl.
Mr.. Frank Otterbein of Altoona
spent Christmas with friends in La.
porte.
Miss Mable Spencer of Camden,
N. j. spent Christmas with her
mother and sisters at this place.
Miss Anna Shoemaker is home
from the Lock Haven Normal school
for the holiday vacation.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. R.
Lauer of Dushore, on Friday last,
a daughter.
Miss jeanette Spencer of Picture
Rocks, is spending her holiday va.
cation at her mothers home in this
place.
Atty, Albert F. Hess of Dushore,
enjoyed a genuine Merry Christ
mas, there arriving at his home on
that morning a ten pound girl as
a Christmas gift.
Nearly one hundred persons OF
this place enjoyed delightful
sleigh ride to the farm home of Mr..
s. Mead, about two miles from here
on New Years Eve.
Ray Zaner has resigned his posi-
ton with the Grand Union Tea Co.
and has accepted position with
John d. Reeser of Dushore. Mr..
Zaner made many friends for him
self and established a good trade
for the Grand Union Tea Co. dur
ing the short time he was in their
employ.
Mr.. Daniel Sheehan, well known
and respected citizen of Laporte
township died at his home near this
place on Thursday, Dec. %, after a
long illness of rheumatism and a
complication of diseases, at the age
of Al years. Deceased was .unmar-
ried, and leaves a brother, three sis
ters, one of whom is Mrs. E. j.
Flynn of Lopez, and many friends
to mourn the departure of kind
brother and friend. The funeral SER
vices were held at the Church of the
Sacred Heart, Rev. J. A. Enright
officiating, on Saturday. Interment
was made at DushOre.
Mrs. James Newhart died at her
late home between Eagles Mere and
Forksville, on Wednesday evening,
Dec. "a, after short illness. She
had been confined to her bed for sew
eral days but being somewhat i'm
proved she arose to attend to some
household duties when she was tax
en- seriously ill and died soon after.
She leaves husband and nine chill
dren to mourn the loss of a devoted
wife and mother. The funeral SER
vices were in charge of Rev. S. B.
Bidlack, and held in the Baptist
Church at Eagles Mere on Friday
afternoon. Interment was made at
the Wallace Little cemetery.
There will be Divine Service in
st. Johns Episcopal Church on Sun
day next, Jan. 4, at IL a. m. with
Holy Communion; and at 1880 p. m.
The Rector and his family purpose
leaving Laporte early next week and
90 South for the remainder of the
winter. The Bishop and Archdea-
con Radcliff will try to arrange for
an occasional service during his alb
sence, but cannot make any prom
ise to that effect. The Rev. r. G.
Caswell's address will be Versailles,
Kentucky.
The County Auditors who meet
next Monday to audit the account
of the County offices are competent
men, and have the advantage of ex-
perience. The taxpayers of the
county look to them to protect their