Hocking County Ohio
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Salem Gazette - Massachusetts
Date: Jan. 29, 1830
On Friday night, the 25th ult. died Richard Fulk, of Hocking county, Ohio.  The deceased had during Christmas day been drinking with his companions at Nelsonville, and on the following morning was found dead on his way into Hocking county, with his whiskey jug by his side!  What renders the awful event
more to be noticed, his companions left him on the spot alive, on which he was found the following morning dead!

The Anaconda Standard
Date:  Dec. 3, 1899
    
W. L. Souders of Missoula came to Butte and secured a divorce from his wife, Amy E. Souders.  He told the court that he was married to the defendant in Hocking County, Ohio, on April 3, 1873 and that she deserted him without cause at Frankfort, Kan., on Aug. 3, 1898.  He said that so far as he knew she was still living at the latter place.

The Ohio Statesman - Ohio - Date:  Feb. 28, 1843 
In Circleville, on Thursday the 23d inst., by the Rev. Mr. Roof, Mr. John Atkinson, of Logan, Hocking county, Ohio, to Miss Sarah Ellen Easterday, of the former place.

The Athens Messenger
June 27, 1878
A Twelve year old son of Mr. Vaughn, engineer on the branch road from Haydenville, Hocking county, to the coal mines, was thrown into the wheels of a wagon Tuesday afternoon, and one leg so badly mangled that amputation was necessary.  He survived the operation but a few minutes.

THE ATHENS MESSENGER
February 17, 1881


  • A. R. McBrown was last week admitted to the bar at Logan.
  • The Logan Gazette says that Mr. Otho Kanode is recovering from his illness.
  • Mr. Chas. Anderson, a much esteemed citizen of this county, and in which he has resided for the last 43 years, died at his residence, nine miles west of Logan, on the 5th inst.

Athens Messenger
Athens, Ohio
Feb. 10, 1881


  • Recently twin boys were born to Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Green, of Logan, their second pair.
  • The logan Furnace will, says the Sentinel, blow out in two weeks, and will go into the blast the first of April.
  • The new residence of Marion Cook, of Green township, was entirely consumed by fire, Sunday of last week.
  • Mrs. Jacob Ulmer of Marion township, aged 77 years, died at her residence on the the 29th of January.
  • The Logan Gazette says: We are to have a street railroad.  The company was organized last Wednesday night.  The line will run from the depot to the lower end of Main street.
  • Geo. Stanley was dangerously shot, one day last week, in the abdomen, at Baird's furnace, near Gore, by John Powers. Physicians say it is doubtful if he recovers. A woman is the cause.
  • The Logan Republican says: Wm. Castelle, who was run over at Gore by a train on the Straitsville Branch, a couple of weeks ago, died the first of the week, and was buried on Tuesday.

THE ATHENS MESSENGER
Athens, Ohio
March 23, 1876
HOCKING COUNTY

  • Mr. John Hengst, aged 81, one of the old settlers of this county, died one day last week.
  • Young Barthlow, who was recently injured by the cars, at Logan, died on Tuesday evening of last week.
  • Mr. Andrew J. Chappelear and Miss Mary V. Burton, were married, at the M.E. church, in Haydenville, on the 9th inst.
  • Mr. John Davis and Miss Elizabeth Stiverson, were married at the residence of the bride, near Logan, on the 9th inst.
  • A woman named Gilpin, is now confined in the jail, of this county, charged with burning her mother-in-laws house.
  • Mr. John Stiverson, an old and highly respected citizen of Falls township, this county, died at his residence, on Wednesday morning, 15th inst.
  • We are called upon, says the Hocking Sentinel, again to chronicle the death of one of our old and most respected citizens.  Fr. G. Bishop departed this life on Saturday last, after a short illness.  The deceased was too well know in this community to need any eulogy.
  • Ex-Sheriff Curran and Sheriff Stiernman, of this county, last week arrested, in Chillicothe, William R. Davis.  He is the man who absconded from Kansas City some time in September last with some eight or nine thousand dollars of the city funds, which he had in his possession as city Treasury.  He is well know in Logan. He will be held in custody until delivered to the proper authorities.  There was considerable reward offered for his apprehension.

The Athens Messenger
Athens Ohio
October 2, 1932

  • HAYDENVILLE, Oct. 1 - A meeting of the executive committee of the Haydenville P.T.A. was held Thursday, Sept. 22 at the school house to make plans for the coming year.  It was decided to reduce the yearly dues: to hold a membership drive in October; to hold the first meeting Oct. 12.
    The following committee chairmen were selected:  Memberships, Miss Swackhammer;  hospitality, Mrs Nutter;  finance, Mrs. C. S. Matheny;  publicity, Mrs. Gertrude Achauer;  publications, Mrs. Thomas Sinnott;  health, Mrs. Arthur Todd;  program, to be decided later.  Officers for the coming year are;  Mrs S. G. Grubb, president;  Arthur Woods and Mary Thompson, vice president;  Katie Johnson, treasurer; Gertrude Achauer, secretary.
  • Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Oliver, Columbus, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. James Hurley.
  • Florence Warwick of Pennsylvania and Mrs. Webb of Logan are visiting Mrs. Homer Carter.
  • Mr. and Mrs. Glen Farley spent Friday night with Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Todd.
  • The Rev. and Mrs. G.C. Nutter, Gertrude Guinther and Alice Allen attended district conference at Mt. Sterling Wednesday.
  • Mrs. Henry Todd, Nelsonville Route, spent Thursday with Mrs. Arthur Todd.
  • Mrs. Riggs, Logan, visited Mrs. Brad Waugh Tuesday.
  • Jennie Patton is spending the week in Columbus with her daughter, Mrs. O. E. Oliver.
  • The W.F.M.S. met at the church Wednesday afternoon.  Officers for the year were elected as follows;  President, Mrs. Frank Allen;  vice president, Mrs. G. C. Nutter;  secretary, Alice Allen;  treasurer, Mrs. Luther Wyskiver.  The hostess, Mrs. Goldie Evans and Mrs. Clara Waltz served refreshments.  October meeting will be at the home of Mrs. J. C. Rowley.
  • Mrs. Frank Allen, Mrs. A. J. Skiver, Nora Skiver, Mrs. James Hurley, and Mrs. Russell Anders recently visited Mrs. Francis Walker at their home on Pattonsville Road.
  • Mrs. J. D. Francis is spending the week in Logan.
  • Standard Bearers met with Alice Allen Saturday afternoon.
  • Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Weed announce the birth of a daughter this week.
  • Margie Matheny and Jane Nutter, who are attending Ohio University, spent Sunday with their parents.

The Athens Messenger
Athens Ohio
October 2, 1932
THOUSAND PERSONS ATTEND LEGION DISTRICT MEETING AT MURRAY CITY WEDNESDAY - MURRAY CITY.
Oct. 1. 

  •  The district meeting of the American Legion held in Murray City, Wednesday, Sept. 25, was a success.  Delegations were present from all the neighboring posts as well as the musical organizations from Athens, Logan and Crooksville.  Colonel Ralph D. Cole gave the principal address.  The musical numbers were well received.  A crowd of 1000 attended the program in the gymnasium.  A big street parade preceded the meeting.
  • The Murray Parent-Teacher Association, held there first meeting of the school year Monday.  The president, Mrs. Ollie Leper, appointed various committees.  Next meeting will be Oct. 28.
    Pocahontas lodge of this city held a euchre and dance party in the Eagles' home Thursday night.  Miss Ruth Shuttleworth held high score.
  • Miss Grace Coe of New York City is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Coe.
  • Miss Clara Keyes of Nelsonville and Miss Anne Popoeny of this city visited relatives in Columbus Thursday.
  • Mrs. Mary Donoghue and daughter Eunice were called to Evansville, Indiana Tuesday due to the illness of the former's daughter, Mrs. Joe Green.
  • Mrs. Arthur Newton and son, of Nelsonville, visited Mr. and Mrs. Albert Spencer Friday.
  • Miss Mary Donoghue left for Columbus Monday, where she entered St. Marys of the Springs College.
  • Thomas Mordue of Cleveland visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Mordue, recently.
  • Mr. James Snedden, two sons, William and Arthur, were called to Hollister due to the tragic death of Clarmont Banfield who was killed at his home early Monday morning.
  • Mr. and Mrs. Lou Bauers visited Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Hoye of Nelsonville Saturday.
  • Mrs. Jenny Eloper, son George, Murray City, and Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Lunsford of Glouster visited the former's sister at Charleston, W.Va. recently.

The Athens Messenger
Athens Ohio
June 27, 1878

Hocking County

  • The Hocking Valley and Athens county Medical Associations met in Logan last Tuesday
  • Chas. Foster was on Tuesday of last week acquitted of burglary in the court of this county.
  • Frank Kessler is building a furniture factory across the canal from Logan on the depot road.
  • The new hotel, at the noted Rock House premises, will be completed ad in full operation next month.
  • Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wainer, of Logan, celebrated their wooden wedding on Tuesday evening of last week.
  • Dr. James Little inaugurated the wheat harvest in the Hocking Valley on the 8th, the earliest date known of that latitude.
  • Friday last, say the Logan Gazette, Ed. Guerin accidentally discharged a revolver, the ball cutting his vest and passing out through the coat under the left arm.
  • Last week the first indictment against Wm. Barron and wife for receiving stolen goods, was on motion of their counsel, John Friesner, Esq., quashed in the Court of this county.
  • The Hocking Sentinel says:  The railroad project under the direction of the Scioto Valley Railroad Company proposing to build a road from Kingston the to Haydenville, promises to be a success.
  • The sentinel says that the first ballot of the jury in the Terrill murder case was seven for murder in the second, five in the first degree, and and seven ballots were taken before the verdict was decide upon.
  • Last week George Asbel, aged 17, indicted for rape, was brought into Court at Logan and plead guilty to assault to commit rape, and was sentenced to five years at hard labor in the Ohio Penitentiary.
The Athens Messenger
Athens Ohio
November 25, 1880

Hocking County

  • A Gas Company has been organized in Logan.
  • Mr. Isaiah Voris, in his 74th year, a highly esteemed citizen of this county, died on the 13th last.
  • The Ladies of the Logan M.E. Church and congregation will give an oyster supper on this Thanksgiving evening.
  • The Logan Republican say:  Mrs. Jaco Swartz is feeling seriously ill, and her friends are feeling much concerned as to the result.
  • A most horrible accident occurred at Logan on Tuesday nigh of last week about 1 o'clock.  Mrs. Call was holding a sack while her husband was pouring into it from seven pounds of blasting powder.  After emptying the paper, as he supposed, he threw it into the stove, and a flash from it ignited the powder in the sack, burning Mrs. Call almost into a crisp.  She died Wednesday morning.  Mr. Call was also badly burned.

The Athens Messenger
December 2, 1880
Hocking County

  • Mr. Thomas P. Johnston and Miss Josie Iles of South Bloomville were recently married.
  • The Hocking Sentinel says Mr. J. R. Buchtel talks of moving his immense iron manufactories from Akron to Logan.
  • At Gore, last Thursday night, Minnie Radecliffe, a girl twelve years old was very badly scalded in the face and about the body by the explosion of a jug of water on the stove.
  • The Logan Gazette says: As winter has now set in for good and the ground is frozen, there will be no work commenced by the Gas Company until spring.

The Gazette
Logan, Ohio
Dec 15, 1880

  • Mr. Will Vanatta, Of Newark, who has been visiting his Uncle Mr. Robert Vanatta at this place, returned home last Saturday.
  • A man named Robertson, claiming to be a member of the Florida Legislature, was in Logan feeling heads at ten cents a piece last week.
  • Mr. Jesse Westenhaver tendered an oyster supper to his friends last Friday night.  The banquet was held at the residence of Judge Oakley Case.
  • A small boy was noticed at the Orphans Home last Sunday playing in the snow barefooted.  If Logan cannot furnish shoes for the children at that institution it should close doors.  An investigation is necessary.
  • J.C. James, the city bill poster, has had the picture of Jesse Pomeroy, the boy murderer, placed upon his letter heads, bill, heads and envelopes.  This is a sample of Logan enterprise, but the purpose is to us vague and incomprehensible.
  • W.P. Nelson is at home temporarily while the Terril school house near Maxsville, Perry Co., at which he was teaching, is being repaired.  It caught fire last Thursday morning and was burned so as to make it unfit for use until repaired.
  • The District Court at its special session held here last week heard the Westenhaver will case, which had been brought up fro the Common Pleas Court.  The jury decided adversely to the will, as did the jury in the Common Pleas.  Notice was given that the case would be take to the Supreme Court.
  • Willie McBroom, of this county, died last week after months of suffering.  Early last fall he cut his knee with a hatchet.  The wound was scarcely more than a scratch and hardly caused a moments anxiety, but as time passed, it became inflamed, growing worse each day and finally ended in his death.
  • A stranger was found one morning last week lying near the river bridge almost frozen.  He was past the power of locomotion, when discovered.  Mr. James Woods helped him to the fire-brick works, where he was thawed out.  It was supposed that he was under the influence of liquor when he laid down.  He had sixty-five dollars and a silver watch on his person.
  • While John Eastman was skating at the dam at Greendale on the night of the 13th he fell into an air hole and was drowned.  Deceased was a model young man and enjoyed the respect of all who knew him.  He was an employee at Crafts' furnace.
  • Ezra Beerey, a brother of William Beery who was drowned in the Hocking river, last summer, died at this residence near South Bloomingville, on Thursday of last week.  He fell from a tree about a year ago and sustained injuries from which he never recovered.  Deceased was highly respected in the community and his demise occasions universal regret.
  • Mr. Ed Barnhill, of McArthur, attended court at this place last week.  Mr. Barnhill was suffering with a severe sore throat and was not himself.
  • Messrs, Barnhill and Vickers, attorneys at law, are receiving flattering patronage in Hocking.  This firm is a strong one and deserves well of our county.
  • The aged mother of Capt. Ed. Baker slipped and fell on Saturday morning and dislocated her right shoulder.  Physicians were called and the dislocation was reduced.
  • I.M. Barnhouse, the enterprising merchant of South Bloomingville, has just got on a large stock of new goods.  Ira is a clever gentleman and merits the extensive patronage that is awarded him.
  • Services will be held in the Episcopal Chapel next Sunday at 10:30 a.m, and 3:30 o'clock p.m.  Sunday School every Sunday morning at 9 o'clock.  Services appropriate to Christmas.
  • The report is current that Mr. A. D. Houston will succeed Mr. W. C. Reuben as Cashier of the Peoples Bank.  It is also reported that Mr. Reuben Culver will take the place of Mr. Houston in the New Straitsville Bank. 
  • Mr. Sam Pugh, the jolly miller of Pine Grove mill, will take charge of the Falls Mill at Logan after the first of January.
  • Geo. Yankerman, the Whilom telegraph operator is spending the holidays with his old friends in Logan and Sugar Grove.
  • Squire Peter Eby has been ill for some time but is now convalescing.  He is at this old home at South Bloomingville at present.
  • Uncle Bill Kennedy is quite ill at the present time.  Stiffen up, Uncle Bill, and get out of that.  The Republican party can't spare you.
  • Henry Kern, agent for the Victor and Remington Sewing Machines, has his headquarters in the room next to the old post office.
  • George French, indicted for shooting with intent to kill, was found guilty last Friday and sentenced to eighteen months in the Pen.

The Democrat Sentinel
May 15 1913

Location: Logan, Ohio 
 
RAILROAD NEWS
 

Mr. Mike KRAUS went to Toledo, Monday to spend a week.
 
Mr. W.M. CLARK, has accepted a position at the H.V. shops.
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Mr. Elza TOLBERT, machinist, layed off, Monday on account of sickness.
 
Mr. J.E. DAVIS  of Columbus, was a business visitor at the shops, Wednesday.
 
Mr. Clyde McCARNEY of Cleveland, accepted a position at the shops, Monday.
 
Mr. Clem WOODRUFF started to work at the shops Tuesday morning as car carpenter.
 
Mr. W.R. SANDERS of Garret, Ind., was put on light repair work at the H.V. shops, Tuesday.
 
Mr. Hubert LEACH, time-keeper, was off duty Tuesday on account of sickness.

Messrs. Wm. GRUNER and Jesse WOODS, laborers were promoted to light repairmen, Monday morning.
 
The pay car visited the shops, Tuesday.  Conductor SCANLAN and Engineer Guerney WELLER were in charge.
 
A car was derailed at Old Town, Monday, by the burning of a journal.
The local wreck crew was called to the scene and replaced the car.
 
Mr. Jack SPENCE reported for work, Tuesday, after five weeks absence on account
of injuries received while operating the interstate.
 
Mr. Chris MAUK spent Saturday in Columbus and took in the moving,
talking pictures at Keith's theater.  He reports them very wonderful.
 
The interstate, with Mr. Hiram LANNING as operator was in the Columbus yards
last week, working at the coal dock.  It was brought back to Logan, Monday.
 
Mr. Merrill RICKETTS, mill and yard clerk was called to Southern Indiana
Tuesday by the death of an aunt. 

Mr. Dan CONNORS is checking the yard in the absence of Mr. RICKETTS.
 
The wreck crew was called to Wellston, Friday evening to pick up engine
No. 202 which was derailed on account of a broken wheel.  Engineer WESTENHAVER was in charge.
 
Mr. M.S. CONNORS, general manager of the H.V. railway, passed down the valley on a tour
of inspection in his private car, Wednesday, and stopped off at the shops for a short stay.
 
A fire hydrant on the high pressure water line in the round house, bursted a cap, Sunday,
causing a great deal of inconvenience.  Temporary repairs were made the same day and on
Tuesday the line was put in good working order.
 
Passenger coach No. 54 of the Wellston-Jackson run, in charge of Conductor Frank McBRIDE,
wile backing out of the yards on the regular run Wednesday morning, was side swiped by a coal car.
It was taken to Columbus, Wednesday noon for repairs.
 
Mr. Willis ALLEN, H.V. dispatcher at Logan, has resigned his position here and accepted a similar
one at Haydenville, where he will move his family.  Haydenville is the birthplace of Mr. ALLEN and
he filled the position of dispatcher there several years ago.
 
Messrs. T.D. CONKLE, Butler BADGELY, James CREMEAN, Frank FOREST, Reed CAVENDISH, Charles CAVENDISH, Bert  HUMPHREY, Bert FUNK, George LEADBETTER, C. CARSON, Peter WITT and A.Y. ROBERTS, car carpenters, who are employed in Columbus, spent Sunday at their homes in Logan.
 
Messers. M.A. KINNEY, superintendent of motive power, J.F. PIXLEY, storekeeper, H.C. CRIETH,
lumberman, J.R. MUELLER, purchasing agent for the Hocking Valley, all of Columbus and Mr. Vandegrift
of the Vandegrift Lumber Company of Marion, motored to Logan, Tuesday and made a pleasant call at the shops.

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LOCAL NEWS

Mr. Will WELSH of Lancaster, spent Wednesday in Logan with friends.

Mrs. Ralph WALBURN and mother of Ironton, are guests of Mr. and Mrs. T.R. WALBURN.

Mr. Will MOORE and Miss Jessie COLLINS of Columbus, spent Sunday in Logan with their mother.

Mr. Homer GRIFFIN of Colmubus, spent Wednesday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John GRIFFIN near Logan.

Mr. Harvey ROACH of Athens, spent the first part of the week in Logan with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lee WHITE.

Married  --  by Rev. O.L. BARNGROVER on Saturday, at the parsonage, Mr. Edward EVANS and Miss Mona POTTER of Murray City.

Mrs. W.H. COWELL of Columbus, spent several days this week with friends in Logan.  She made our office a pleasant call and renewed her subscription to the Democrat Sentinel.

LOST  --  A platinum and gold scarf pin.  $500 reward will be given if returned to the Democrat Sentinel.

St. Paul's Episcopal Church Services Sunday evening.  Trinity Sunday at 7:30.  A.J. WILDER, Rector.

Born to Dr. and Mrs. Marvin POWELL at their home in Columbus on Wednesday at noon, a little daughter.  Mrs. POWELL was formerly Miss Marguerite WARDWELL, having resided in Logan with Mrs M.N. PARSONS and family.

Little Harry DANISON, son of Mrs. Maude DANISON, while playing with a school mate Tuesday had a stick accidentally thrust in his eye.  He was taken to the Cherrington hospital immediately, but on account of the formation of blood clots, the physicians are unable to determine the extent of the injuries at this time.

Mr. and Mrs. Wait BUTIN of Columbus, spent Tuesday in Logan with relatives called here by the death of the former's mother, Mrs. Russell BUTIN.

Mr. and Mrs. James McCORMICK left Saturday for Cincinnati to make their home.  Mr. McCORMICK will be employed in the car shops in that city.

Mrs. Clarence STRACKE and two children returned to her home in Columbus, Saturday after several days visit with Mr. and Mrs. Fred STRACKE and family.

Mrs. HAIGG of Columbus, is the guest of Logan relatives, called here by the death of her mother, Mrs. Russell BUTIN.  Mrs. HAIGG was formerly Miss Bird BUTIN.

Mr. George SHORR returned to Logan last week, having completed his services as an employee of the Senate chamber during the recent session of the legislature.

Mr. and Mrs. C.W. SMITH, Mrs. Dan ROBERTS, Mr. and Mrs. T.R. ROBERTS and two children made a pedestrian journey to Enterprise and back to Logan Sunday, in all covering a distance of seven miles.

The legislature having adjourned, Representative W.H. ACKER, of Hocking County and Senator J.B. DOLLISON of the 9-14 district, are back to Logan on the job, working at the newspaper business.

Mr. Wood BOWEN of the Lancaster B.I.S. spent Sunday at his home in Logan.  He was accompanied back to Lancaster by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Will BOWEN and brother, Rochester in their automobile.

GIRL WANTED  --  Strong girl or woman to do washing and ironing.  Wages $1.50 per day and hours from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.   STARR LAUNDRY, 71 W. Main St., Logan

The many friends of Mr. Vaughn KELLY, of New York, will be glad to hear that he recovered from a serious attack of diphtheria and is now able to leave the hospital at which he has been confined for several weeks.

Logan can well be proud of the long list of Graduating pupils this year.  The complete list of names of High School Senior Class of 1913, also names of Eighth Grade Pupils, may be seen in the Dollison Drug & Jewelry Store window.

FOR RENT  --  7 room 2 story house only one square from Court House, on West Hunter street, all in fine condition.  Both kinds of water, water and gas in house.  Rent reasonable.  Call or see S.S. RUBLE.

LOST  --  One dun horse and one small dark black mare.  Last seen in Longstreth, O.  $10.00 reward paid for information leading to their recovery.   J.T. WEEKLEY, Jobs, O., Box 54

Mr. Roy L. DUPLER was the guest of his brother, Mr. Bert L. DUPLER at Mt. Carmel Hospital, Columbus, Saturday.  He reports his brother's condition not much improved.  On Saturday evening he joined his family in New Lexington, where they all spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G.W. DUPLER.

Transcribed by Sandra Cummins

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