Double Tracking Expands Pan Handle Line to Two Stations
The Pan Handle division between Columbus and Pittsburg will be double tracked within ten days with work continuing toward September. An army of men lays ties and steel while two major bridges rise. The Columbus to Dennison stretch remains nearly level with minor grades. Coshocton awaits a new passenger station and other improvements. Master Carpenter Simpkins’ repair cost estimate remains unpublished, fueling skepticism about promised work.
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Columbus
Pittsburg
Coshutton
Pennslvania
Heveen
Trimway
Betvween Dennison and
Pennsylvania
Dennison
Newark
Columbu
Coshocton
Simpkins
Pittsboro
A Wonderful Train Delivers Speed Through The City
A railroad writer praises a daily through train, noting it passes Columbus each afternoon with steady speed. The account highlights the astonishing pace on straight main track, claiming thirty miles in 27 minutes and 59 seconds, with No. 4 faster than No. 5 and no visible schedule for 195 mules.
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Pan Fandi
Columbus
D. Ru
Pitteourg
Woman breaks ribs in fall at West Forsan platform
Mrs Millard Breisford suffered fractures and bruises after her shoe caught a crack on the platform leaving her to fall violently. She was taken home with medical attention from Dr. Houston. Separately an ad notes a private sale of house furnishings before Aug 25 by W S Pawer at 540 Main St.
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Millard Breisford
West Feanson
Recen
Baptist Par Ohase
Houston
W.S. Pawer
Main St
Miss Finlay Honored for Domestic Science Fellowship
A Worcester gift funds one year free study at the Dread Institute of Domestic Science for a chosen young woman from each state or territory. Annetta Finlay of Keene, daughter of Joseph A. Finlay, was selected to represent Ohio after meeting requisites and meritorious application. She will leave after two years at the State university to study in the east.
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Institute of Domestic Science
Worcester
Mass
Annetta Finlay
Joseph A. Finlay
Keene
Finlay
Bone
Stranger Climbs Moving Train In Wal heading Valley
A man ignored regulations and chased a starting train Thursday afternoon to entertain a large crowd. He ran three blocks at top speed before tiring, then the conductor signaled the engineer to stop at the station. A cheer rose as the train rounded the curve, but the man was too exhausted to acknowledge.
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Walheading Valley
Garvea
Fifth Street
Prosper C Royer Takes Over Local Grocery Shop
Prosper C Royer becomes owner of the recently bought grocery store from George Royer via C A Miller after a Thursday evening closing. Royer, formerly Western Union local manager and lately with the Postal service in Cleveland, will move his family here soon. Miller continues bakery operations. Eliott and McMannis arranged the deal.
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Prosper C. Royer
George Royer
C. A. Miller
Mr. Royer
Royer
Western Union
Cleveland
Miller
Eliott & McMannis
That Roast Pig Party Traveled on Bay Wagon
A merry group of under thirty youths joined a Thursday afternoon outing to Le Basin aboard a bay wagon. They spent the time in a pleasant soirée with supper at the aqueduct and a roasted porker prepared in a justiceful manner as the feast’s centerpiece. On return the party toured the city enjoying the evening air.
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Aidle
NO MORE PASSENGERS IN ADAMS EXPRESS ROUTES
Lane murder prompts Adams Express and railroad lines to ban riders not employed as messengers. Former couriers and acquaintances must not accompany divisions. stricter rules will risk dismissal for breaches. The policy change aims to curb leniency toward nonemployees aboard company transport.
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Adams Express Company
Rai- Tuad
Prohibition Talk by Hon. Quincy Lee Marrow in Indiana
Hon. Quincy Lee Marrow of Indiana will speak on Prohibition in the city next Wednesday evening. He will be accompanied by a good singer. If the weather is pleasant the meeting will be on the street, otherwise in city hall.
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Quincy Lee Marrow
Indiana
Question of party loyalty in Coshocton Republicans
The article defends J F Meek and The Age against alleged disloyalty charges by a factional Republican organ. It accuses the faction of misrepresentation to undermine leaders, defend McKinley support, and push rival candidates while calling for party unity amid a heated county convention.
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J. F. Meek
McKinney
Coshecton County
Republican
C. B. Stejoy
McCoy
Wah Mg
Ted Taos
Sporsfnothing
Belkin
Coshocton County
Olan
Wrgan
J. W. Cassingham
Bahmer
Coshocton
Factional Press War in Coshocton Brings Discord and Betrayals
Local observers note that the Bahner factional organ is kept alive to fight Republicans, with factions profiting from disloyalty. Evidence shows Republicans funding opposition papers, and a recent case where a Republican representative sold out a candidate for £25. Additional betrayals are alleged, highlighting ongoing dissension in Coshocton County.
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Coshocton
McCoy
Toe Rustt
Coshocton County
Bahmwer
Penticans
Bahner
Misquotation Sparks Spat Over Bahmer Tale
In Bahmer's weekly disturber a quarrel erupts as Jack Howe denounces a factional move. Alexander McConnell quotes Mr AcConnell denying concern for Bahmer. The exchange centers on misquotation and accusations of distorted language, with Mr Rose not mentioning The AGE.
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Bahmer
Disturber
Jack Howe
Aexander McConnell
Merhiehem Township
AcConnell
Rose
W. J. Bahmer
McConnell
Right at Home Gravy Hardware Co items and local notes
Family mumps reported for George Clark's relatives on Brewer Avenue. John R. Davis moves his family to Alexandria Pa. Ray S. Blinn plans a South Fourth Street lot with a dwelling. work to start this week. New Philadelphia plant of American Sheet Steel may close after two weeks. Cambridge works idle. Ruth Fordsworth dies near Conesville. funeral at two. Adams X pension increase to 12 dollars monthly dating from Nov. 15, 199. W. Winkler attorney. Wed specialty buildings sold at Chricksville to FB. Hartford Teron machine purchase uncertain. Company organized to manufacture wood specialties but failed.
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George Clark
Brewer Avenue
John R. Davis
Alexandria, Pa
Philadelphia
American Sheet Steel Company
Cambridge
Wed Specialty Company
Chricksville
Hartford
Barn Owned by West Burned by Lightning Near West Lafayette
A barn owned by John H. West near West Lafayette was struck by lightning during Friday night’s storm and burned rapidly. Inside the structure were 40 tons of hay and various fanning implements. the barn and contents were insured with the Mizer agency for 850 dollars.
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John H. West
West Lafayette
Mizer
Electric street railway franchise sought for Coshocton route
Stockholders led by Harry S Sands Lawrence A Hallock Emmett J McKee and others urged county commissioners to grant a franchise for an electric line from Newcomerstown to Coshocton via West Lafayette and Newcomerstown The plan includes bridges poles wires and a fare not exceeding 20 cents and a bond of 2000 to guarantee completion within a year Anxious to serve Coshocton they pressed for prompt action and pledged local service on a profitable route
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Cushochon
Newcomerstown
Harry S. Sands
Lawrence A. Hallock
Emmett D. McKee
AU Coy
Jean H. McKee
Rev.c.bannnan
Steabonville
Vincen
West Lafayette
J W. Cassing Os
Board of Equalization
Lawrence C. Ffallock
Emmett J. McKee
Corsliucl
Coshocten
Coshocton
Newcommerstown
McKee
Prosperous County
Newhall records visit to inspect Wheeling & Lake Erie line
W S Newhall chief engineer of Wheeling and Lake Erie railroad toured Coshocton on Thursday on a special train to assess needed repairs. He engaged Engineer W A Carlisle to add sidings at Morgan Run and proceeded to Zanesville to review overall road condition. Mrs Sue Lorenz announces a fall opening at her Main Street residence next door to Fountain dry goods store 821-26.
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W.S. Newhall
Wheeling & Lake Erie Railroad
Coshoct
Sue Lorenz
Main Street
Alts Ail
Fountain Dry Goods Store
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Seteli
Rescoe
Dheisferd
Carharit
Crockery &c
Miss Finlay
Will
Prohibition Party
Central
Bryan
New York Herald
Ilike
AGE
Adam
Orean
MR. Rose
the Gravy Hardware Co
Ray S. Blinn
South Fourth Street
C. Ferrell
Powell Farm
Avondale
TZ Oslo
Ruth
Edward Jfordsworth
Conesville
Oclick
Mill Fork
Miller Tilton
Adams X
Sevenis-Eaghth Ghin
Mo. W. Winkler
Near West Lafyette
Newcotterstown
Newhall
Wheeling
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