Ohio Traveling Libraries Boost Rural Access to Books
Ohio library commission led by secretary B. Galbreath releases a circular on traveling libraries. Since 1899 they distributed 392 libraries containing about 10 873 volumes to rural and school groups, aiming to provide literature, strengthen small libraries, and spark new libraries. Patrons pay transportation. no state catalogues issued.
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Ohio Library Commission
B. Galbreath
Ohio State Library
Association of
Board of Education
Library Commission
Galbreath
Ohio
Didion Moves to New Home in Tuscarora Area
Celestin Didion foreman of the Tuscarora press room who drew the Hay residence when the Board of trade second addition lots were apportioned has moved his family to a handsome home that cost him £200. Mr Ward who occupied the residence has moved to a comfortable home on Mulberry street.
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Celestin Didion
Tuscarora
Hay
Board of Trade
Mr. Ward
Mulberry Street
Pension Up for Swigert by Attorney Wimmer
Pension attorney Wimmer secures an increase for John P. Swigert from six to thirty eight dollars a month effective August 9, 1851. Swigert served in Company G Eightieth Ohio during the war. Special Blanket sale now on at the Fountain.
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Wimmer
John P. Swigert
Swigett
Eightieth
Ohio
Labor Day Proclamation by Governor Nash
Governor Nash issues Labor Day proclamation noting September 3 as a holiday and urges statewide observance. He calls on Ohio residents to halt routine work and honor workers in fields, shops, and mines whose labor underpins prosperity and national growth.
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Nash
General Assembly
Ohio
Death of Mrs McBane in Franklin township area
Mrs. McBane aged 72 died at her daughter Mrs James Maxwell’s home on Walnut Street Tuesday at 6 pm from paralysis. A Methodist Protestant faithful, she lived in the city for a time and was taken to Franklin church for services before interment yesterday afternoon.
Blooming Grove Epworth League Donates to India Famine Relief
J B Speaks called Tuesday to report a Blooming Grove Epworth League donation of 10 dollars to support famine relief in India. The funds will be forwarded immediately to aid thousands affected by the crisis.
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J.B
Jeff
India
Blooming Grove Epworth League
Weeds Prominent and Ready for Harvest in City and County
The notice urges timely weed cutting as the crop is large and tall enough to meet requirements. Weeds grow on city lots and along country roads, and delaying this work poses danger under the law.
Public Library Sale Revenue Still Pending
The funds from the businessmen excursion are not yet received because the railroad auditor has not finished work on many tickets. The expected total will be a little over 3500 and should arrive soon.
Edward Carpenter Weds Miss Lizzie Ingham in Orchard Street Ceremony
Edward Carpenter a Pan Handle brakeman from this place married Tuesday evening to Miss Lizzie Ingham at Rev. C. C. Erwin's residence on Orchard street. The couple have many friends who wish them long life and prosperity.
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Edward Carpenter
Lizzie Ingham
C. C. Erwin
Orchard Street
Unclaimed Letters at Coshocton Post Office
Weekly list of letters remaining unclaimed at Coshocton Ohio post office for week ending July 36 1900. Names include Mrs Burnett Mrs Mazura Horra Miss Belle Sinden and gentlemen F A Drake Harry Hinton Ray Leas J C Small W A Shannon. Claimants must say Advertised and give date of this list. B McCoy P M.
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Coshocton
Ohio
Burnett
Mazura Horra
Belle Sinden
F. A. Drake
Harry Hinton
Ray Leas
J.C. Small
W. A. Shannon
B. McCoy
P.M
Duty of the American Voter and McKinley Rise
A partisan editorial urges voters to support McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. It denounces Bryan and the Democratic platform, recounts alleged abuses under Cleveland and Republican causes, and praises McKinley for decisive actions on Cuba and leadership during crises.
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William McKinley
Theodore Rousvelt
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
House of God
Democratic Party
Great Silver Trust
Platte
Republican Party
William Jennings Bryan
Consress
Iman
Richard Croker
David B. Hill
Wban
Kansas City
Bryan
China
Washington
McKinley
McKinley and Republican Prosperity Rally
A pro McKinley endorsement extols his patriotism and policy. It claims prosperity under his administration, attacks Bryan and trusts, and urges readers to vote Republican to defend American rights and home prosperity.
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America
Americans
William McKinley
New Jersey
Bryan
Republican Party
Mr. Bryan
McKinley
Cleveland
Republic
Canton's Crack Club to Play Standard on Aug 20 21
Manager Westerlind of the Standard baseball team has arranged two games with Canton's crack club. The matches will be held Monday and Tuesday afternoons August 20 and 21 at Riverside Park, drawing large crowds as the Standard club shows good condition and expects a record performance.
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Westerlind
Canton
Crack Club
Riverside Park
Linton Township Republicans Meet in Convention
The Linton township Republican convention met in July 1900 with J E Scarborough presiding. Delegates chosen to attend the Aug 11 county convention at Coshocton include T J Cook Sam Wiggins G E Milner T F Marquess James Kinner T S Hammersly F A Stone William Scarborough J B Bassett F M Davis E BR Kinner. An resolution condemning the Coshocton Bulletin as the county party organ was adopted by unanimous vote and the secretary was instructed to forward delegates lists and the resolution to Coshocton’s Republican papers.
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Plainfield
Linton Township
J. £. Scarborough
H. Bassett
F. M. Davis
Ceshucton
T. J. Cook
Sam Wiggins
G. E. Milner
T. F. Marquess
James Kinner
Republican Party
Coshocton County
Coshocton
Republican
Sunday School Convention Called At Butler Township
Bethlehem notes annual Sunday school convention with strong speakers secured. Township Sunday schools are urged to attend with baskets, for a profitable session beginning at 10 oclock in John Clarks grove near the Butler school house. CosmrrreEe.
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John _Clark
Butler
Bethlehem
Holiday Pardons and Local Political Nods In August
Governor Nash vows no pardons before full law observance, cites holiday pardons as a focus, and warns other governors against overstepping authority. E G Abbott to run for county commissioner at Republican convention August 11. Coshocton National Bank pays 4 percent interest on average monthly balances of public funds. Fountain D G Co advertises a 500 pair wool blanket sale. Elliott’s Chapel lawn fete near Keene set for Saturday evening August 4. all invited.
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Nash
Gilty
E. G. Abbott
Boards of Education
Coshocton National Bank
Elliott
Keene
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Didion
Blooming Grove Money
Epworth League
J. B. Speaks
Erwin
St. Paul
Canton’s Crack Club
Holiday
Fountain D. G. Co
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