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      The Logan Elm.

   Senator C. C. Chappelear of Circle-
ville is asking the aid of fellow-legis-
lators in preserving and insuring the
life of the Logan Elm, in Pickaway
County.
   Logan, the Mingo Chief, under this
tree delivered his famous speech to
Lord Dunmore at the close of the
Dunmore War, October 1774.  It is
now the most historic tree living in
the United States and perhaps the
oldest tree in the great Mississippi
valley.  It has been visited by many
Sandusky county residents.
   "Substantial repairs are needed to
prolong its life.  To insure the life
of this historic landmark, which is
owned by the State of Ohio, for prob-
ably centuries to come, tree experts
and surgeons estimate approximately
$2,000.00 of repair work and surgery
is required," Senator Chappelear said.

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