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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1899
Page
5
At Grace M E church Coshocton the quarterly conference raised Doctor Toland’s salary to 2000 a year. The congregation praised his scholarly ministry and noted the church’s growth and esteem in the East Ohio conference and state. The decision followed an unsolicited but appreciated token of gratitude from members.
At an important meeting of the Woman's Relief Corps the officers elected include President Mrs. EB A Carnahan Senior Vice 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.
The young ladies of the Presbyterian church arranged a musical this evening at Miss Jennie Wilsons home. Several of the city's best musicians will perform and lunch will be served. Proceeds go to home missionary work and are collected with no admission charged.
Treasurer Severns sued Mrs J D Nicholas for 140 dollars taxes. Judgment was given by Squire Morniey, and Mrs Nicholas appealed to the common pleas on Friday evening.
Pension Attorney Wimmer receives notice of a 212 a month pension for Delilah E. McCoy widow of Corwin McCoy late of Company G 142nd Ohio regiment. Filed November and allowed December 5 after twenty seven days, claimed to be fastest adjudication locally. Attorney Wimmer praised for meticulous preparation from filing to allowance on first examination.
J. A. Skinner and T. J. and G. E. Ripple of Newcomerstown travel toward Arkansas towing a houseboat. They will tie the skiff to the Ohio and float downriver, a 1400 mile voyage planned to return next spring.
Local brief notes report ongoing drilling in the Wal honding field planned for early spring. Detectors campaign against train jumpers continues with arrests along the line. Frank Myers wanted for highway robbery remains unfound, not believed in town.
Santa letters from Grace Adams Sumner Adams Ermmett Hains Belle Matthew Sadie Matthew request toys ranging from dolls dresses and a sled to a chair organ and a ride for a horse drawn wagon. They also ask for candy and nuts with lines showing a childlike holiday wish list and includes a street address for Ermmett Hains.
Repairs on the damaged Morgan Run engine from the Wheeling and Lake Erie wreck began at Canton shops with machinists assigned. An estimated 3600 is needed to restore the engine and return it to service by year end, while the Wheeling and Lake Erie engine remains sidelined. Harvey Wardour fills the vacancy left by Engineer Miller, and Fireman Smith, a wreck survivor, has a seat in the engine. Wade mine is expected to resume full force Monday as injuries recover.
The Columbus and Buckeye Lake Street Railway transfers rights of way surveys and plans to the Columbus Buckeye Lake and Newark Traction company. The new firm will raise capital from 100000 to a larger amount, with winter used to prepare the line and spring to begin track work. Operations expected by the end of next summer.
A jumble of child wish lists for Christmas detailing desired toys food and gifts. Names such as Adelaide Willams Hazel McFvery Stacy Hamilton Theien Temple Louise Adams and others request dolls sleds dresses dishes pianos cradles cocoa candy fruit and various playthings with notes about not wanting certain items or past gifts.
Many at the Main street crossing watch long refrigerator trains roll by unaware that within six weeks their meat will feed British troops in the Transvaal. The British government contracts with western packers for thousands of tons of beef rushed to the coast for transport to Africa. Several records have been broken by these meat trains in recent weeks.
Agnes Devaney of 308 North Mth St Coshocton Ohio writes a Christmas wish list to Santa. She asks for baby doll go cart, a rabbit, skates, a chainless wheel, a piano or organ, red hood, diamond earrings, stove, trunk, dining room set, carpet sweepers, a pug dog, about a dozen large red handkerchiefs, and snow for Christmas. She signs off hoping for snow and presents.
An important real estate deal closed Monday when the Hesk et property owned by Mrs. Rose Flesket Ward was sold to Rev. Walter Ross for 6500 dollars. Possession will be given April 1. The 554 foot Main Street lot will host a torn down house replaced by a three story brick building to include business space on the first floor and potentially two upper floors divided into apartments with baths. Father Ross and associates expect the investment to prove lucrative.
We report Dr. A. M. Dent, a well known physician and council member, remains seriously ill at his Fifth Street home. Condition judged dangerous though slight Monday improvement offered hope. friends and colleagues wish for a full recovery despite the serious battle ahead.
The Young Men's Social and Literary Club met at Grace M. E. Church and elected I. F. Mastan as president Samuel Moore as vice president L. O. Dawson as secretary Toward Wright as treasurer CS. Donley as serjeant at arms. On Monday December 18 they will discuss the Brigham Roberts case invite all young men to attend.
The home of Mr and Mrs George Hh in Roscoe hosted a Sunday gathering to celebrate two wedding anniversaries. Leonidas English and his spouse, married thirty one years ago, were among those remembered, with relatives present at 21 Lee avenue.
Mrs Mary McCann died at her father Archibald Crawford home near West Carlisle after a two year illness. She was 23, leaving a nine year old daughter. Interment was at Frazeysburg after a Saturday funeral conducted by Rev Hyatt of Warsaw. Her husband was killed near Frazeysburg on the Pan Handle a year ago. She was highly respected in western county.
Coroner Hennel continued the Morgan Run Railway inquest with H D Dennis testifying as president and treasurer. Dennis described the contract with Wheeling and Lake Erie and Morgan Run Coal, stating trains run by dispatcher orders with no passenger service and limited to two trips daily between Hill station and the Panhandle crossing. He rejected liability beyond negligence and noted changes in scheduling after W&LE control. Doctor Hennel to review testimony for a verdict this week.
The text anticipates strong Ohio turnout for Judge Washs inauguration as governor amid expected extensive ceremonies. It mentions likely broad representation from Conducton and a transportation rate easing one cent per mile to Os Ohio points, aiming to draw a large winter crowd to Columbus for the event.
Carl Tierbig who played so well against New Philadelphia has not recovered from injuries he received when his leg was twisted. He could walk only with difficulty and Friday he remained at home. He is somewhat improved but still suffers the accident’s effects.
Coroner Hernel is today examining testimony in the Wheeling and Lake Erie inquest and plans to render a verdict after reviewing witnesses. He has 53 sheets of typewritten matter, and the testimony given by H. D. Dennis Monday is not in.
Editor W H McCabe accepts invitation to speak at the Uhrichsville Elks annual memorial service on Sunday December 17 and has notified the committee he will attend.
L P Burt commissions George Ring to paint a picture of the shack where Charles Burt has been living in Angeles P I. Burt sketches the building in a recent letter.
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