Ashland Through History

1884

An Editorial appeared in the Daily Press against the use of “fireworks” in a lumber town. we must prevent the possibility of fires.

1904

Mose Cohen was found not guilty of keeping his clothing store open last Sunday in violation of the Sunday law.

1904

Cornerstone for the new Episcopal Church on Seventh Ave.West and Third Street was laid .The completed church was dedicated in December of 1904.

1914

Garnich Block (500 Block of West Second Street) was destroyed by fire. Property was sold to Latts Bros. for a new theater (it was later named the Royal Theater.)

1924

The first Air Mail Stamps arrived at the Ashland Post Office.

Ashland area trivia quiz: What year was the Ashland County Poor House built? The original building plus at least one new addition is the Ashland Health and Rehabilitation Center

Last week’s answer: The Ashland YMCA was at the northwest corner of Ellis Ave and Third Street.