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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1885
Page
8
A mixed column reports rain scarce crops and empty cisterns, social visits and illnesses, a protest over a missing editor, a wild man sighting, a child rape accusation, a dangerous accident with a hay fork, political letters and town gossip, plus a damaging wind storm that unroofed homes and scattered debris across Coshocton and nearby townships.
The Ace challenges claims that Osborn Darling is a defaulter and states he can account for every cent in Bethlehem township funds. The article notes a $332.60 note tied to the Board of Education and mentions Samuel Neldon as a board member and its chairman.
A Hartford promoter offers agents to sell a bogus General Grant memoir titled The Personal History of General U. S. Gram. The fraud imitates the Grant work and would divert profits from Mrs. Grant who receives 75 percent of US sales and 85 percent foreign. Local notices warn readers and urge editors to spread word to protect the widow. nearby accident reports cite John Durbin’s fatal hay fork fall and a barn fire at Mrs Thacker’s property caused by lightning. Rev McK Barnes is also mentioned.
Local report notes a smoke house break in the night with meat stolen. Amos Babcock pursued suspects but found no goods, urging community restraint and hinting at upcoming action.
The Probate Court of Coshocton County has appointed and qualified an administrator with the will annexed for the estate of Elizabeth Wood. The notice is dated as of this date and records the administrator’s authority to manage and settle the estate.
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