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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1885
Page
4
Public notice states obituaries up to one line are free and all additional matter is billed at five cents per line. Obituary poetry is charged in every instance. It specifies advance payment before insertion outside the county.
Long chatter notes President Cleveland reappoints Postmaster Pearson of New York City amid political shifts in 1885. The column covers Civil Service reform, French reverses in China, unrest in Canada led by Lewis Riel, a Columbus city government case defeated as unconstitutional, and a letter from Wisconsin discussing reform, veterans, and Jeff Davis influence in politics.
An 1885 Warsaw letter argues the Board of Public Works never promised to repair the Walhending Canal beyond the six mile level and questions Hon G H Bargar involvement. It cites witnesses like Weible Foster Pomerene and Metham and includes an affidavit denying guarantees to extend repairs above the dam.
Affidavits dispute promises to repair the Walhonding Canal and deny a board pledge to G H H Bargar. Witnesses allege forgery by a letter and recount Weible and Board denials while noting political tensions in Linton and Plainfield townships, with reforms and expense trends since 1860.
Editorial voice laments high common school costs and calls school funds a coffin for the dead. It reviews township expenses from 1860 and 1884, lists political tickets in Bethlehem Democracy and Republican caucuses, and reports on land trades, a straw-pile lawsuit, and various local changes including sales, duck hunting mishaps, and residents moving or moving services.
Avondale reports Republican and Democratic tickets with trustees clerks treasurers and assessors listed. Plus news of Charlie Murphy postal clerk appointment from Pittsburg to St Louis and a vacant railway agent position. revival meetings at Kimble Church and ongoing efforts by Rev Hoak. housing rental note and local hotel livery interest.
The obituary notes Nton departed this life after a period of sickness aged unknown years. It states he faced trials with faith and died in hope, now with Jesus. The bereaved widow and children are urged not to sorrow for he is blessed who die in the Lord. Looker-Ox.
Joseph Dickerson born in Harrison County Ohio April 7 1820 died March 25 1885 at his home in Washington township Coshocton County Ohio He was raised by his grandfather near West Bedford married to Mary Jones December 30 1841 and survived by five children three of whom preceded him in death He served 37 years as Justice of the Peace and was a long time member of the M E Church He died peacefully and in church honors with final words Rock of ages cleft for me Glory to God crowded with friends and clergy at Union M E Church The body laid to rest by the church pending the resurrection of the just
A very interesting literary society under A. L. Marlett and M. Glover closed recently after an excellent school in Glover District. The Telmick band provided music. Miss Lizzie Milligan entertained with recitations. Community health worsens with several residents in critical condition and doctors busy. Farmer prospects bleak after a long severe winter though stock looks fair. The Cleveland administration shocks farmers, who fear lean times. Cyrus Shannon sprained ankle in a horse accident.
The Union Sunday School at White Eyes Plains organized last Sabbath with officers led by Captain Thos Sergeant as assistant, G MacMurphy as treasurer, W E Lininger as secretary, and Orville Sergeant. Teachers include Mrs Calhoun, T W Culbertson, Mrs Jennie Fletcher, Mrs Charlotte Fletcher, and Mrs Jane McMurphy. Several locals, including L B Wolfe and family, A H Huston, A J Nelson, Wm Wages, John Nelson, and C Maston, plan to move West this week. George Walters of Adams moved to Oxford. J L Whitesides will close his school this week. Adam Fletcher joined Mulvane store as clerk in Newcomerstown. Smith Jones shipped another load East. he runs a dry goods store, stock trader, and prominent farmer. Albion Mien.
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