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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1885
Page
4
Socioeconomic distress in West Virginia cited amid national politics
A lengthy dispatch describes famine in parts of West Virginia due to drought and isolation with no rail links and only seed aid, plus political drama in Ohio and national figures. It notes deaths from starvation, log cabin living, and claims inadequate relief from national authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virgina
Calhoun
Roane
Wirt
Ritchie
Pleasants
Doddridge
Lewis
Gilmer
Broxton
Upshur
Webster
Nicholas
Clay
Jackson
Reverend Over's Passing on the Beautiful River
Plainfield notes reflect on the late Reverend Over's life and faith as friends recall his character. A local correspondent critiques recent reporting on roads and school costs, arguing for broader context such as population growth, governance, and teacher wages under changing codes. The piece also mentions a quiet township election resulting in reduced Democratic control and calls for openness to reform at local offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Over
Plainfield
Butternut
Parison
Moss Back
Leo
David
Jonathans
Tne Ace
Standard
Mossbacks
Cannon Ball Railway Controversy in Warsaw Letters
The 1882 correspondence shows Gen. Jones urging local subscriptions and free right of way for the Mt. Vernon Coshocton and Wheeling line. Warsaw merchants criticize the canal setback and demand decisive funding and assurances before further subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilsaw
Mt. Vernon, Coshocton and Wheeling
Gen. Jones
Col. Metham
Warsaw
G. A. Jones
Vernon O
R. RK
Rerson
Coshocton
Mt. Vernon
Board of Partie Works
Warsaw Letters On Canal Loss And Railroad Hope
Warsaw citizens press for canal repairs or state refund while urging support for a railroad, arguing the canal’s loss harms local business. General Jones replies detailing costs, bond plans, and the need for broader regional backing to push the railway project forward.
Death of Dr. W. M. Ross Noted in Millersburg
April 4 report from Millersburg recalls Dr. W. M. Ross born 1837 who served in the 14th Ohio and 16th Ohio Infantry. He was wounded at Chickasaw Bluffs and Vicksburg, later suffered a knee injury leading to blood poisoning and death. He led Pomerene Post G A R and was a respected physician and church member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millersburg
W. M. Ross
16Th
Chicasaw Bluffs
Vicksburg
Ross
Pomerene Post
G.7a
M. E.church
Local merchant announces stall reopening with new goods
In a Plainfield notice, T. J. Pratt states that after attempting a one way closing without finding a buyer, and due to tight times, he will remain in business at the old stand. A new stack of goods will be sold at bottle prize for cash or produce, with Mr. Same Davis in charge, and he asks for continued support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Quincy
Joliet
Ohio
Supreme Court
Barrios
Guatemala
Republic of Guatemala
Central America
Washington Irving
Alhambra
New York
Rufino
England
Henry VIII
Giri
Cepwal America
Childrren
Fifth Avenue
Sixth Street
Sarrios
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Mexico
California
Cies
Vernon
Coshgeton
Board of Public Works
Roscoe
Walhending
G. A. Jon
Bottone
Davis
T. J. Pratt
Plainfield
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City -Halle
Senate
Richmond
Vick
Henories
Indianapolis
Thomas A
Coucil
Johnny McLean
Ezekier T. Cox
Zanesville
S. Cox
Cleveland
Mr. Cleveland
Illinois
David Davis
Black Jack
Logan
Lynsince
Lamar
Jacob Thompson
Endicott
Jeff Davis
Joel Paturs
Muskingum
Morgan-Guernsey
Morgan County
Apa C. Sweet
Gen. B. Sweet
United States
Chicago
Black
Grover
West Virginia
Haseen
LaBelle River
Pittsburg
Ana Peo Hhehive
Arigo
Crowell
Bargar
Payne
Pendleton
Allen O' Myers
House
Franklin
Ccaloil Gang
O'Myers
Chicago Tribune
Cook County
Bethionem
Woodford's Sanitary Inc
J. Anderson & Son
Dniggists
Coshock
Ion
Feu
Prus
Meriam Eso
Maron
Wheeling
Cadiz
Harrison County
Knox
Morrow
Marion
Thompson
Z. Hays
JG. R. Gamne
James Foster
General Jones
Bulle
Mr. Verxox
Messrs
E. Z. Tavs
GR. Gaattnn
O. Gesremen
Col. Methae
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