idigdirt
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Here's one a little closer to my home. "an odd character" Ruggles, O. Dec. 16th, 1898. An Ashland countian who had ancient coins. Thought to be a pauper! An old eccentric man of Ruggles has been removed to the county infirmary. His removal revealed a remarkable state of affairs at his home. He lived alone and nearly starved himself to death though he had plenty around him. For several years township trustees have been furnishing him with food and clothing but when examining the upstairs, found moldy crackers and coffee given him three years ago. A sack of money was found with coins of over 100 years of age....
