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Newspaper

Coshocton Age

Location

Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1899

Page

3

Grace M E church boosts Toland salary to 2000 a year

At Grace M E church Coshocton the quarterly conference unanimously raised Doctor Toland’s salary to two thousand dollars annually. The conference notes his ministry has moved the church forward and praises his service as exceptional within the East Ohio conference and the state.

Grace M. E. Church Oliver Doctor Toland Toland Grace Church Grace M. &. Church Methodist Episcopal East Ohio Carr Methodist Episcopal Church Coshocton

Women’s Relief Corps Elect Officers At Meeting

At a noted meeting, officers elected include President Mrs E A Carnahan senior vice Miss Virginia Smith junior vice Mrs Laura V Haight treasurer Mrs Anna B Voorhees conductor Mrs Eunice Adams guard Mrs Jennie Scott delegate to department convention Mrs Rose Batch alternate Mrs Jennie Scott.

Woman's Relief Corps E. A. Carnahan Virginia Smith Laura V. Haight Anna B. Voorhees Eunice Adams Jennie Scott Mirs Rose Batch

Musical Treat at Presbyerian Church Residence Event

The young ladies of the Presbyterian church hold a musical tonight at Miss Jennie Wilson's home. City musicians will perform and lunch will be served. Proceeds go to home missionary work. collection only, no admission charge.

The Presbyterian Church Jennie Wilson

Treasurer Sevrns Appeals Tax Case to Common Pleas

Sometime ago Treasurer Severns sued Mrs. J Nicholas to recover 140 for taxes due. Judgment for the treasurer was given in Squire Mortley’s court and on Friday evening Mrs. Nicholas appealed the case to the common pleas.

Severns J. Nicholas Squire Mortley Nicholas Common Pleas

Quickest on Record Pension Granted for Widow McCoy

Pension attorney Wimmer received notice of a pension of 212. a month for Delilah E. McCoy widow of Corwin McCoy of Company G 142nd Ohio regiment. Filed November 1, allowed December 5 after 27 days. Claimed to be the quickest adjudication in the area. Wimmer praised for flawless, first-exam approval.

Wimmer Delilah BE. McCoy Corwin McCoy 142Nd Ohio Regiment Atorney Wimmer

Bound For the South Houseboat Voyage to Arkansas

H A Skinner and T J and G E Ripple of Newcomerstown travel through town bound for Arkansas towing a houseboat. They plan a 1400 mile journey down the Ohio River, tying up the skiff at the river and expecting to return next spring.

H. A.skinner T. J G. E. Ripple Newcomerstown Arkansas Ohio

Beid area business and regional updates show activity

Beid sees RIGHT AT HOME m sold and Gray Hardware noting shaving sales. Drilling continues at Wal honding field early next spring while brick delays slow the rolling mill. Pan Handle detectives press a train jumper crackdown as arrests rise along the line. Frank Myers remains at large, likely not in town. Wheeling and Lake Erie shifts coal sourcing from Coshucton to Dillonvale. Rev C C Erwin reports revival talks in Washington township. United States transport Logan sails from Malta with all aboard including three Coshocton natives. National Guard company remains unsettled as adjutant general handles the matter. Wovelty Advertising boilers tested. move planned after busy period. Cambridge Sun marks four years of steady coverage and strong local reporting.

Santa Claus Letters From Grace Adams to Emmett Hagans

Compilation of 8 to 9 year old children's Christmas gift requests including dolls dresses, candy, nuts, a sled, skates, a drum, a horn, a tricycle, a wagon with a horn, a chair, a coat, bracelets, an organ with stops, and an orange, with names Grace Adams Sumner Adams Emmett Hagans Belle Matthew Sadie Matthew and addresses referenced.

Santa Claus Grace M. Adams Saxta Sumner Adams Emmett Hagans Third Street Belle Matthew Santa Claaus Sadie Matthew

Morgan Run Engine to Return to Service After Wreck

The damaged Morgan Run engine, badly hurt in the Wheeling & Lake Erie wreck, is due back on the line before year end after repair work begun in Canton shops. Estimated cost to restore is 600 dollars. The Wheeling & Lake Erie engine remains idle on a side track until Morgan Tun work finishes. Harvey Walhour replaces the deceased Engineer Miller, Fireman Smith survives and keeps a seat on the engine. Work expected to resume in Wade mine Mandar with many injured already back at work. Morgan Run mines run full time with a large force.

Wheeling & Lake Erie Canton Harvey Walhour Miller Smith Wade Mandar Morgan Run

Santa letters reveal wishes for toys and treats

A collection of handwritten Christmas requests from children to Santa Claus lists desired gifts including dolls, candy, clothes, dishes, a piano, sleds, a camera, and other toys. Several letters mention family specifics, store names, and gratitude, with a few humorous or earnest notes about previous gifts and placeholders for future correspondence.

Transfer of Columbus and Buckeye Lake street railway

The property transfer to Columbus Buckeye Lake Newark Traction Co includes rights of way profiles plans and surveys. The new company’s capital stock will rise from 100000 to 690090. Work will start in spring and the line is to be in operation by late next summer.

Columbus & Buckeye Lake Street Columbus, Buckeye Lake & Newark Traction Company

Meat bound for Africa

The British government contracted with western packers for thousands of tons of beef to be rushed to the coast for transport to Africa. Trains of refrigerator cars have broken several records in recent weeks as these supplies head toward the Transvaal for British soldiers.

Transvaal Africa

Santa letter from Agnes Devaney asks for gifts

Agnes Devaney of 308 North 11th Street Coshucten Ohio writes a Christmas wish list to Santa Claus. She requests a baby doll child’s go cart a toy rabbit skates a chainless wheel a piano or organ a bed hood diamond earrings stove trunk dining room set carpet sweeper a new pug dog and about a dozen red handkerchiefs. She asks for snow and notes she will bring the letter to Santa.

Santa Claus Shaws Harrie Williams Agnes Devaney North 11Th St Coshucten Ohio

Apartment House In Sight On Main Street Deal

An important real estate deal closed Monday with the Esket property owned by Mrs Rose Hesket Ward sold to Rev Walter Ross for 26500. Possession to be given April 1. The lot fronts Main Street. After the house is vacated it will be torn down to build a three story brick business first floor, with possible second and third floors converted to apartments with baths. Father Ross partners expect the investment to be lucrative.

Rose Hesket Ward Walter Ross Main Street Ross

Doctor Dent Illness Shrouds Fifth Street Leader

Friends report Dr. A M Dent, noted physician and council member in Ohio, remains confined to his Fifth Street home with a severe illness. Doctors say his condition is dangerous though slight improvement occurred Monday evening. Community hopes for a full recovery as the illness continues to be closely watched.

A. M. Dent Fifth Street Ohio

Young Men's Social Club Elects Officers at Grace M E Church

The Young Men's Social and Literary club met at Grace M E church and elected officers. President D F Munston, vice president Samuel Moore, secretary LO Vannon, treasurer Toward Wright, C S Donley. On December 18 they plan discussed Brizsham Roberts case. all young men invited to participate.

Grace M. FE. Church D. FB. Munston Samuel Moore LO. Vannon Wright C. S. Donley Brizsham Roberts

Anniversaries Observed At Roscoe Home

A Roscoe celebration marked two wedding anniversaries at the home of Mr and Mrs George Thiel. The gathering honored Leonidas English and his spouse, married thirty one years ago at 31 Lee Avenue, with immediate relatives attending and enjoying a pleasant afternoon.

George Thiel Roscoe Leonidas English Lee Avenue

Inquest Reveals Morgan Run Train Operated by Dispatchers

Coroner Hennel continues the inquest into the Wheeling & Lake Erie wreck with testimony from H D Dennis, president of the Morgan Run Railway. Dennis explains the contract with Wheeling & Lake Erie allows train movements by dispatcher orders from Canton, noting no passenger service and limited trips to mine workers. The hearing aims to clarify liability and the railway's responsibility for accidents, with a verdict expected later in the week.

Wheeling & Lake Erie Hennel LEPD Dennis Monan Kun Coai Company Doctor Hennel Roche James Joe McDowell Miss Smith Morgan Run Railway Company Morgan Run Coal Company Wade Company Mr. Roche Lake Efle Inis Miners’ Relief Fund

Mrs Mary McCann Dies After Illness In West Car Isle

Mrs Mary McCann died Thursday evening at her father's home near West Car Isle after a two year illness of consumption. She was years old and leaves a nine year old daughter. Interment was at Frazeysburg on Saturday with services by Rev Hsatt of Warsaw. Her husband was killed on the Pan Handle at Frazeysburg a year ago. She was highly respected in western county.

Mary McCann Irchibald Crawford West Car Isle Frazeysburg Rev Hsatt Warsaw McCann

Inauguration Draws Wide Ohio Interest

It is probable Col umbia will be largely represented at the inauguration as Judge Nash is to be governor of Ohio. The transportation effort is expected to secure a one cent per mile rate from all points in Ohio, promising one of the largest winter crowds ever collected in Columbus. The inauguration will be an elaborate affair.

Coshucton Col Nash Ohio Columbami

Still Suffering After Thanksgiving Game Injury

Carl Herbig has not recovered from injuries from the Thanksgiving game against New Philadelphia. His leg was twisted badly and he could barely walk, remaining at home Friday. He is somewhat improved but still suffers from the accident's results.

Carl Herbig New Philadelphia

Inquest Review by Coroner Seeks Verdict Soon

Coroner Beunel reviews testimony in the Wheeling and Lake Erie inquest. He has 53 sheets of typewritten material. The testimony of H. D. Dennis from Monday is not yet read.

Beunel Wheeling & Lake Erie Tle H. D. Dennis

W H McCabe Accepted for Elks Memorial Address

The Chrichsville Elks will hold their annual memorial service on Sunday December 17. Editor W H McCabe has been invited to deliver the address. He has notified the committee of his availability and will attend.

Chrichsville Elks W-H. McCabe McCabe

Will Paint a Picture by L. P. Burt Commission

L. P. Burt commissions George Ring, a well known artist, to paint a picture of the shack where Private Charles Burt has been located in Los Angeles. Burt sketches a bullring in a recent letter.

L. P. Burt George, Ring Prate Charles Burt Los Angeles P. I Burt

Also Mentioned on This Page

Grace Methodist Episcopal Church Dector Teland Presbyterian Shaving Gray Hardware Co Walhonding Pan Handle Frank Myers Plac Dillonvale Jefferson County C. C. Erwin Washington Township Muskingum County, Baptist Church United States Logan Malta National Guard Adjutant General Wovelty Advertising Company Cambridge Sun Sun Sawra Craus Charlie Helly P Santa Adelaide Williams Saxra Plene Dent Forges Santa Clatse Stacy Hamilton Helen Temple Santa Clara Louise Adams Sixth and Main Doctor Dent Young Men's Club Will Roberts Congress Wheeling & Lake Pan Hanale Mary Wwcann West Carliste Hemed Aguwane W. H. M’cabe Elks Ghrichsville
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