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Newspaper

Coshocton Age

Location

Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1900

Page

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Wright Refusal Delays Chestnut Street and Paving

City hall crowd awaits council action on Chestnut street improvement and Second street paving. Mayor Cassingham and officials contact Mr Wright and Mr Rinner but Wright refuses to attend. No business transacted, delaying Second street paving two weeks and Chestnut street work to the next meeting.

City Hall Chestnut Street Cassingham Wagner Voorhees Merrell Timmons Kuntz Binner Rinner Wright

Measured Cars to Determine Weight for Local Mines

The weight of coal from local mines will be determined by car size rather than by railroad scales. President Stewart and a miners committee met operators to measure and mark the cars, resolving the weight method after prior rate discussions.

Stewart

Apollo mill sale to American Steel Sheet company announced

In Pittsboro on Tuesday, the Apollo mill was sold to American Steel Sheet company. The mills, largest of their kind in the country, will expand production of open hearth steel and galvanized sheets. The company owns Vandergrift on the Kiskiminetas River in Pennsylvania, spread over 0 acres with landscaping designed layouts.

Pittsboro Apollo American Steel Sheet Company Vandegrift Kiskiminetas Pennsylvania

New Passenger Cars Delivered for Cleveland Division

Wheeling has received a second installment of new passenger cars for the Cleveland division. The cars match the latest patterns and will be used with existing trains. Dr. A. M. Dent, a pioneer local physician, is noted among early mourners after a prolonged illness.

Wheeling Cleveland

Easter Cantata Practice At Presbyterian Church

The Presbyterian choir and a chorus of 20 will assist the Easter cantata at the church Easter evening. meritorious production expected. Also listed are land and property details: one hundred acres with 5 acres cleared, well watered, grass, a 7 room house, good orchard, half mile from school and church. suitable for pasture or grain, with partial sale possible. Thomas F. Magness, Plainfield, O. Property ad ends with Easter hats display by F. W. Munn on April 6 and 7.

Thomas F. Magness Plainfield, O

Stone wall sought to shield Walhonding embankment

Commissioners Fisher and McConnell visited Columbus to obtain state aid for a stone wall along the Walhonding embankment face. They estimate the cost at 2000 dollars and say Senator Myers will introduce the measure and push it promptly.

Fisher and McConnel Columbus Myers

Workers at Denman Ford Resume Span Recovery

A force under Superintendent Simmers at Denman Ford waits to resume the task of removing the fallen bridge span from the water. High water halted operations last week and progress remains slow, with the plan to salvage the span seen as more favorable than abandoning it and shipping a new one from the Canton plant.

Simmers Gantyn Denman Ford Hey

Changing the Track Through Pan Handle City

Preparations under way to move the Pan Handle’s second track through the city. WN Postell arrived Wednesday with 34 men and began work on the Locust street curve. Workers push the track bearer on the main line to secure a seven foot gap, down from nine in places. Once complete, new steel will be delivered and laid along the line.

WN. Postell Locust Street

Officers for the Year in Coshocton Woman's Club

The Coshocton Woman's club elected officers at its annual meeting hosted by Mrs. J. L. Rue. President Mrs. John Hanlon, first vice president Mrs. W. K. Crawford, second vice president Mrs. W. A. Himebaugh, secretary Mrs. Rose Hieskett Ward, treasurer Mrs. George A Hay, critic Mrs. Luman Leonard, librarian Mrs. Summer A. Stacy.

Coshocton

City officials to assume duties in two weeks

In two weeks the city officials elected Monday will take up their duties. The old council will die then and the new members will take their places. Marshal Maple will take the oath and three officers will be appointed along with the sewer inspector and chief of the fire department. Samuel Taylor of Sault Ste. Marie and Miss Effie Johnson of Mohawk wed March 2 to Nev ALA Smith. L. W. Coulter of West Bedford and Miss Laura Seldon of Mohawk wed March 2 by Rev. S A Smith. Keene Epworth League will hold an Easter social at W. E. Beall’s residence April 13. Our stock of fruit trees is finer this spring. come and buy tree stock at reasonable prices. Carolina poplar abundant. J. W. Almack’s nursery. 29-w-4dt James Leak, Manager.

Marshal Maple Fre Samuel Tayior Sault St. Ware Mich Effie Johnson Mohawk Nev. Ala. Smith L. W. Coulter West Bedford Laura Seldon S.a.smith Keene Epworth League W. E. Beall Carolina’ Poplar J. W. Almack James Leak Territorial Legislature Washington Natchez Andrew Jackson Mississippi Commonwealth Jackson Gulf Vicksburg New Orleans

Easter Hat and Bonnet Display Opens April 6 7

The display of pattern hats and bonnets will open for Easter on April 6 and 7. Mrs F W Munn is listed in the notice with the contact or authority related to the event.

F. W. Munn

Mills of Falsehood Grind in Coshocton Press

A Coshocton paper labeled the Mischief Maker accuses the opposing staff of spreading false charges about the AGE paper and its support for the Republican ticket. The AGE defends its loyalty, claims prior advocacy for mayoral candidate Tredway, and denounces attacks as part of a political ring exploiting public patronage.

Coshocton Tne AGE Tredway Thz Gey Coshocton County Ace Cing

Reform in buying bridges shocks Coshocton county voters

Coshocton county commissioners recently purchased seven small bridges at 11.50 per linear foot, below prior prices, following reforms promised eighteen months ago. The bridges are iron components with a 10 pound per square foot capacity, steel joints, and three-anch plank, aligning with claimed reforms after price rises in iron products.

Coshocton Board of Commissioners Iran

First Locomobile Arrives In Town

Burns and Gosser display the first locomobile ever seen in the city. The steam powered machine, unpacked yesterday, carries two persons up a 15 percent grade with ease and presents a handsome appearance. Warn Tep portable saw mill to saw about 200 logs. J. N. Wood.

Burns & Gosser WanrTep J. N. Wood

Myers Opposes Amended Centennial Appropriation Bill

Senator Joe Myers voted against the amended centennial appropriation bill in the senate on Wednesday. The bill reduces the million dollar appropriation to seven hundred fifty thousand dollars and provides for a new commission. Hon. J. P. Forbes serves on the commission now handling centennial affairs.

Joe Myers Senate J. P. Forbes

Visit With National Editorial Association in Grenada and Jackson

The party travels from Memphis via Illinois Central to Grenada where editors are welcomed at the courthouse and First Baptist. Editor J W Buchanan hosts, praising his Confederate veteran yet loyal stance. In Jackson, President R L Henry and Col Henry receive editors with a grand reception at the governor’s mansion and a banquet at the Masonic temple. The old capitol’s history and planned new statehouse frame a tour of Mississippi’s capital and its resources.

National Editorial Association Grenada Jackson Memphis Illinois Central Miss First Baptist J. W. Buchanan Grenada Sentinel Holly Springs Corinth R.l. Henry Col. Henry Thotown Cal. Henry South Mississippi Jackson Clemon Ledser Henry Senate Old Capitol Charles B. Galloway M. E. Church South Stag Club Masonic Temple

Estate heirs sue to construe will of James Slaughter

Catharine Slaughter as administratrix of James Slaughtery estate files suit in common pleas against Nancy Flanasan Sarah Dawson Samuel Slaughter Charles W Slaughter Roda Cox E E Slaughter Celia Kirker and Carrie Compton heirs at law seeking court construction of the will.

Catharine Slaughter James Slaughtery Common Pleas Nancy Flanasan South Greenfield Sarah Dawson Long Point Samuel Slaughter Charles W. Slaughter Roda Cox E. E. Slaughter Celia Kirker Carrie Compton James Slaughter

G A R Post 69 Moves HQ and Invites Members

G A R Richard Lanning Post No 69 has moved its headquarters to the Al Mack building at Walnut and Cherry. The next regular meeting will be held this evening and all members are urged to attend. Adjt B R Staw and P C J N Cottuzr note. An ad for Zanesville Business College promises job placements for graduates.

Richard Lanning Almack Building Walnut and Cherry Streets B.R. Staw Adjt J. N. Cottuzr P. C

Also Mentioned on This Page

MR. Wright Apollo Mills Big Combnation Doctor Pent A. M. Dent Our City Flrs Walhonding River Soo Walhonding Falls Womans Club Philadelphia Princery Old Territory of Attention Zanesville Business College
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