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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1894
Page
1
Delinquent subscribers of the AGE urged to settle promptly due to tight finances and weekly cash needs. The item also notes local topics: Treverrox township votes on local option, editorials, new postmaster appointments, lectures, church services, obituaries, and community notices across multiple towns.
Pearl Hogan and Will Timmons, lovers opposed by Pearl’s mother, flee via Newark and Granville to wed. Pomerene and Burrell pursue, travel to Kentucky where the couple marries, then return to Lancaster to begin housekeeping.
A morning blaze at the Coshocton Opera House damaged the second floor and stage scenery. Firefighters prevented a total loss but sustained substantial damage estimated around 2000 dollars. The building owned by A J Miller and John Hesket housed the post office and Ayers grocery on the ground floor. insurance totaled about 7000 dollars. The cause remains unknown and the post office operations faced delay today.
The Colfax county Democratic administration canvassed district senator votes and against A C Voorhees though he was fairly elected on the Republican ticket. The piece notes partisan manipulation by opposing election interests.
A correspondent writing from Grand Valley near Grand Junction explains the region’s location, size, and population. He contrasts irrigation needs, land prices, and farming methods with eastern expectations, noting the valley’s gradual growth, water rights, and the shift to intensive farming amid variable weather.
The Rev. Sylvester F. Scovel, president of the University of Wooster, will address the public Saturday evening at 7 in Keene Presbyterian church and speak again Sunday at 11. He is a renowned Ohio lecturer and will also preach Sunday at Clark Presbyterian, Bloomfield, at 7. A popular lecture in Keene is free, and all are invited. Also notes travel plans via Pan Handle Route with through connections to Columbus and Peoria, returning daily.
Holiday excursion tickets offered by Cleveland Canton Southern and Pennsylvania Lines. One fare round trips available December 24 25 and January 1 1895 with return by January 2 1896. Adult fares under 25 cents and children 15 cents. Details at local ticket agents and stations.
Numerous visitors from various towns and states toured the area this week. The report lists dozens of names and places including Columbus, Perry town, Ulrichsville, Newark, Pittsburg, Louisville, and Coshocton, with social events such as library parties and Progressive Dances noted alongside local business ads and notices.
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