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Coshocton Age

Location

Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1899

Page

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Set Day For School Tie Board Of Education Flags Erected

The board of education met Friday evening with all members except Dr Frew. The Oklahoma building is near completion and should be ready by December 1. Two extinguishers were bought for the new structure at 12 cents each. Flags for every school building were purchased at 5.85 dollars each. Miss Dolly Clark was elected to fill the teaching vacancy caused by Miss Hulda Ith's death, with a monthly salary to be determined.

Board of Education Doctor Frew J. W. Casaghan Oklahoma Dolly Clark Huldaith

Preparing For Winter At Courthouse Grounds

Janitor Perry Pigman of the courthouse has spent a week preparing for winter. Leaves and summer debris are burned, two park seats have been removed and stored in the courthouse basement, and the fountain awaits dismantling when workers can be hired.

Perry Pigman

County convention of Wo men's Christian Temperance Union set

The seventh annual county W C T U convention meets next Friday at the Presbyterian church 16 West Lafayette with Mrs Anns Voorhee, president, presiding. The day ends with a lecture by Mrs Trego, state evangelist, at the Methodist hospital church. No admission. public invited. A steam shovel near Wakatomika on the Pan Handle carved a large groove to ease track work. Notices announce two new Pan Handle officials General Superintendent of Motive Power G L Potter and Assistant General Superintendent of Transportation A B Barr with defined duties.

The Women’s Christian Temperance Union Presbyterian Church West Lafayette Anns Voorheee Chr Trego Wakatomika G. L. Potter Transportaton A. B. Barr

Pretty Dental Parlor opens in Geidel Building

Dr Earl McDonald moves his dental practice to the Geidel Building suite and equips it with refined taste. The young dentist, recently graduated from a top college, starts a promising business in the city. Mrs Smith resigns from Tyrone and moves to Mrs Hoaotinger's home on Third Street. no replacement named yet as affairs in Tyrone await formalities.

Earl McDonald Geidel Donier Fadi Napa

Methodist Episcopal bishops meet in Philadelphia

The semi annual meeting of the Board of Bishops of the Methodist Episcopal Church is in session in Philadelphia. A principal topic is planning work for church boards from January to July.

Rd of Bishops Methodist Biscopal Church Philelphia

Marriage Licenses Issued by Judge Hunt

Two marriage licenses were issued by Judge Hunt yesterday but not published as the parties requested privacy. Henry Martin was arrested Friday for drunkenness. Flo was fined 1 and costs and jailed for inability to pay. Leander Jennings of Company G Seventy-sixth Ohio received a pension increase from 8 to 10 dollars per month dating from November 9 1898 following action by Pension Attorney Wimmer.

Henry Martin Flo Conesville Wimmer Leander Jennings Company G Seventy-sixth Ohio

Five Bums Sheltered From Cold Overnight

Friday night brought a sharp cold snap as five wanderers, described as professional bums, found shelter on a city bus seeking warmth. They were provided protection and departed this morning to search for breakfast.

Early Severe Winter Forecast By Weather Editors

Weather wise editors predict an early harsh winter with signs of strain on supplies such as corn forage and high ragweed. Miss Sophia Moore hosted a Cambridge Street gathering Thursday evening with a large party including Misses Miller Halt Moore Talmadge Voorhees McDonald Wels Vers Collier Adans Wolfe and several named gentlemen in attendance.

Sophia Moore Fuegas Cambridge Street Sarah Miller Anna Halt Jon Moore Rebecca Talmadue Bertha Voorhees Bernice McDonald Sue Wels Lenavers Laura Collier Dorothea Adans Julia Wolfe Gender George Coples Chir Adams James Lear Stephen Lear Clyde Wells Edward Wolfe James Preston B. Barcroft Clarence Clemens R Speck Wilbur Barton Charles Doniey

New Scale of Wages for Wheeling & Lake Erie Trainmen

The Wheeling and Lake Erie railroad announces an immediate wage scale update for the Cleveland division. The overhaul raises pay 10 to 40 percent for trainmen and some agents, aligning with the Toledo division. The change ends the old length of service classifications, affecting about 250 to 300 workers.

Wheeling & Lake Erie Railroad Cleveland Cleveland, Canton & Southern Toledo Pew

Fifty Thousand Enumerators for Next Census

The census will employ fifty thousand enumerators in June to record about 75 million people in thirty days. In towns of large size the work must finish within two weeks. Enumerators work alone without assistance, except in areas with many foreigners where interpreters may be used.

Builders Race to Roofs Before Winter Arrives

Contractors erecting Hunt and Hicketts buildings on AMoain street work to complete under roof before winter. Brick work on the Methodist Protestant church began and aims to finish by Dec 1. Kings Daughters circle met at Mrs. George Wing locust street for charitable prep. A Pan Handle detective fined a youth $1 and costs for jumping trains before Mayor Cassingham.

Hunt and Hicketts Amoain Street Deorge Wing Locust Street Cassingham

Hall and Kirk Advance on Cambridge Street Sewer Contract

Hall and Kirk employ two large crews on the Cambridge Street sewer with rapid progress. Ditch cleared beyond the Wheeling and Lake Erie crossing, weather permitting, the entire contract should finish. Stone for the cutting comes from Carl Masten's quarries west of Breese, delivered to Winona street pass.

Hall& Kirk Cambridge Street Wheeling & Lake Imtofi Adan Brothers Ct Wiinal Street Carle Masten

Marriage Under the Directone Attracts Show Window Attention

The painting by George Ring for J F Merk draws notice in the show window of Wack, Wisenburz & McNeal. Ring is widely praised for his delicate touch and is warmly congratulated by admirers. A separate note mentions a train delay due to air defects, and a paper delivery change urging subscribers to collect papers at the door to avoid losses from delays.

Directone Wack, Wisenburz & McNeal George Ring J. F. Merk Ring Te Inez

Pot Srdt Hips Wert Seen On Main Street

Acherite pots were seen Saturday on barrels near Main Street with paper and tobacco items. The eldest pot was perhaps seven years old.

Pathfinders Set to Establish Lodge in Newcomerstown

A group of Pathfinders plans to establish a new lodge in Newcomerstown in the near future. Almost the required number of members has been secured to initiate the proceedings.

Newcomerstown

Elks Lodge Postpones Meeting on November 7

The Co shocton Lodge of Elks announces no meeting on Tuesday evening November 7. The next gathering is scheduled for two weeks later, delaying usual activities and programs.

Coshocton

Death of Peter Marks in West La Fayette

Peter Marks aged 18 died Sunday at West La Fayette. He formerly lived in Roscoe and moved to a nearby farm twenty five years ago. He left two sons Henry of Chicago and John of West La Fayette and a daughter Anna at home. Services were held at the Methodist Protestant church. he was well known in the county.

West Larsverre Peter Marks Mr. Marks Roscoe West Lafayette Henry Marka Chicago John Marks Anna Marks

Jewell Discovers His Long Lost Son in Mansfield

Harry Jewell, a young man from Mansfield, came to work at a Methodist church and met Harvey Jewell at Wilsons hotel on Main Street. The two men realized they were father and son, separated since Harry was ten. Harry will live again with his father at 616 South Fifth Street.

Harry Jewell Mansfield Wilsons Hotel Main Street Harvey Jewell Jewell South Fifth Street Young Jewell

Standard Bowling Team Triumphs In Three Straight Games

The Standard Bowling team defeated the Dresden club in three straight games at Dresden. Disser retired in the second game and was replaced by Ross. Dresden’s defense featured McCollough and Harlough among others. Scores: Coshocton 678 729 714. Dresden 672 665 677. Large crowd witnessed the win with Coshocton receiving a hearty reception.

Dresden brEd Schrenk Disser Abbott Mier Ross McCollough Harlough Bowen Jones Coshocten

Not So Many Acres in Ohio Wheat Harvest

The Ohio crop bulletin notes wheat sown for harvest 1600 is 160000 acres less than this year while fall planting of Ist was large. Seeding now is 4 percent less than last year yet land left for harvest remains sufficient after about 250000 acres of last fall were plowed up this spring. Previcent area for 1269 is a good average if preserved.

Ohio

Making Progress on Walnut Street Construction

Adamp Brothers increase workforce on Walnut Street with new bricks arriving from Canton. Crews place and distribute brickwork as curing and dressing proceed along the street, indicating ongoing progress on the project.

Adamp Brothers Walnut Street Canton

Two New Citizens Naturalized in Erie County

Judge Hunt concentrates on naturalization as efforts to vote gain pace. William Seute declared in Erie county three years ago and became a citizen Saturday resident of Crawford township born in Germany. Joseph J. McGillick the local tailor, born in Ireland, also naturalized.

Judge Hunt William Seute Erie County Crawford Township Ife Germany Joseph J. McGillick Ireland

Pan Handle Officer Enforces Depot Rules In City

Captain O'Brien of the Pan Handle detectives announced a new officer, Colonel Moore, will patrol the depot and railroad grounds to stop profanity, loitering, and jumping trains. Moore, formerly at the Ohio State Reformatory, received city prison keys and full corporation patrol authority. Local authorities welcomed the addition to curb train jumping by youths.

O'Brien Pittsburg Columbus Moore Ohio State Reformatory Mansfield

Election Edition Daily Ace Morning Issue

The Daily Ace will publish election results in the morning for county state and national races. Carriers will deliver to subscribers before school. extras sold on streets by extras. Do not permit carriers to sell extra copies.

William Holt Dies in Casherton Infirmary at 68

William Holt, a prominent Black resident of Casherton, died yesterday at the infirmary at age 68 after a long illness from stomach and lung trouble. He had lived in the community for many years and had recently grown weaker, with death not unexpected.

William Lylt Casherton

White Wing’s Barrow Damaged in Main Street Accident

John Gard owner of the white wing barrow had it split into pieces after Hamilton Young driving up Main street ran over it. The mare driven by Young became excited and the barrow was crushed in many pieces. No other damage reported.

John Gard White Wing Main Street Hamilton Young Wills Creek Gard

Mrs George in Town After Acquittal in Cant on Trial

Mrs George, acquitted last May in a sensational Canton murder case, traveled by train from Canton to Coshocton on Sunday. She rode the Panhandle line west with little luggage, appearing markedly aged since the summer and displaying the “careless expression” noted by newspapers. Lee’s Buckwheat Flour advertised as a homegrown product from Empire Mills, Rose.

George George Saxton Canton Coshocton

Coshocton Art League Forms in City

The Coshocton Art League organized at the Park hotel with officers President Max Schneider Secretary Frank Tidball and Treasurer George Luetzell. The group plans a Forbes hall exhibit the week before Christmas in three branches original sketches and drawing commercial art and amateur photography to benefit charity.

Coshocton

Splendid Day’s Sport At Coneville Area

Sportsmen from the city visit the fields and woods near Coneville and succeed. D A McFarland and J B Callahan hunted Saturday and returned with two squirrels four rabbits and a pheasant. They did not have to hunt long for their haul.

Coneville D. A. McFarland J. B. Callahan

Resolutions of Respect for a Deceased Brother

Members of Richard Lanning Past No. 69 GOA R extend heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family. The post room is to be draped in mourning for thirty days and a copy of resolutions sent to the family and published in local papers. Committee members J X Coll and LT SurtH signed the resolution.

Brother Gomis Richard Lanning Goa. R J. X Jammttee Iw. H. Krve

Perkins and Boyer Wed at Sacred Heart Church

Samuel M. Perkins of Sfudson Michigan and Frances Boyer of this city married this morning at Sacred Heart church. The couple left on the neon train for a western trip and will reside in Woodson. Friends greeted them with rice and best wishes at Pan Handle station.

Samuel M. Perkins Sfudson, Mich Frances Boyer Sacred Heart Church Woodson Pan Handle Station

Very Popular Trail Train Attracts Large Passenger Load

The Sunday noon train on the Wheeling and Lake Erie line drew heavy riders from Cleveland to this place with cars well filled. The train is regarded as one of the line’s best.

Wheeling & Lake Erie Cleveland Fiisnew

Nunnery stock offered by J W ALaack’s Nursery

The advertisement promotes sale of apple trees with five thousand stock available. Callen James Lear at the packing sheds for ordering while supplies last and prices considered reasonable.

Callen James Lear J. W. Alaack Jane’s Lear

Reduced Thanksgiving excursion fares on Pennsylvania Lines

Special reduced rates offered for Thanksgiving Day trips on Pennsylvania Lines. Excursion tickets available at any station within 150 miles of selecting point. Tickets go on sale November 29 and 30, with return validity through December 1. Check with nearest ticket agent for times and rates.

Pennsylvania Lines Selvng Point D-Wiw

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Ber Tie Board of Education Asad Corps Woman's Christian Temperance Union Pan Handie Sens Ings Gray Hardware Co Wheeling & Lake Briefs Kissner Cesheeton Pan Jladie Br. Tre Prev Cagtehig Tere Reae Wahine Cigarettes Ohi Fifth Street William Holt Barrow West Lee's Empire Mills Roscue ART League Park Hotel Conesvile Grand Army Adan Aronbott
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