Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Coshocton Age in Coshocton, Ohio

We have 16,378,606 pages in Ohio

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Coshocton Age

Location

Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1907

Page

2

Coshocton Folks Seen In Cities Along Puget Sound

J M Compton of Coshocton writes from Washington state proposing a leave extension from the Philippines to March 1 and considering a western city. Chas B Compton travels via Portland en route to the Philippine Islands after a Summer with his father, visiting Olympia Tacoma and Seattle and noting weather and local people.

Coshocton Puget Sound Chas B. Compton Portland Oregon Philippine Islands J. M. Compton Washington Philippines Puget Soul Olympia Tacoma Seattle United Tates Son Harry Moore Aloa Miss McNult Liverpool McClelland Catonettis Steckaehder Mit Shasta Hood Royal

John Brough Civic Leader and Ohio Governor

John Brough emerged as a prominent 19th century Ohio statesman and wartime governor. Born in Marietta, he pursued education at Athens College before entering public life. He won the governorship with a record majority during the Civil War era and died in 1865 in Cleveland.

Hill Incline Housing Views and Western City Life Reflections

A fragmentary letter describes steep cable car rises to the residence district with harbor and lake views. It mentions the Denver society belle nickname and lists Portlandbank closures, Portland and Astor settlements, and mixed populations including Chinese and halfbreeds. The writer signs off as Cc. HH. Compton.

Syeul C. A. Magydon Levenge Seatecare Jinmanily New York Chicago London Pri Cato Shusapore Praine Denver Society Ehorne Giltad Boston Coshocton Swigerts

Neighbors Add To The Value Of Any Land

An edited college style play is described with dialogue and reflections on neighborly value. The piece names characters and places, referencing the Keene site and community figures while discussing moral and social questions within a town setting.

Keene George Maelwark

Community Betterment Through Grange and Church

The article extols living among upright neighbors and the value of social institutions. It highlights the Grange and Pomona Grange as avenues for civic service and wider social ties, and notes the church as a unifying force guiding moral community life for the common good.

Solly Pomona Otter Haemony Ows Church

Canal funding advances threaten Cleveland to Dresden work

The state board of public works proposes a 50 000 dollar appropriation for canal improvements from Cleveland to Dresden and 500 000 for the Miami and Erie canal, with total needs around 350 000 000 to finish the project. Nearly 700 000 already spent. the canal stretches as far south as Akron and aims to clear the route to Dresden.

Ganal Perkins State Board of Public Works Lourd Cleveland Dresden Dreston Akron Akrop Dreeden Pubie

Burglars Try at King's House

Reported attempted break in at the home of Albert on Toews street. An intruder entered the door and keys were tried to pry open. No injuries reported, intruders fled before entry was completed.

Albert Toews Street Kim Weste Tian

Rams Blows Cause Death Near West Town

An elderly woman, Mrs Netheraw, died after a beating incident in a west town outbuilding. The tragedy arose when quarrel erupted during feeding chores, with injuries leading to her death seven weeks later. Authorities report the case as a fatal assault linked to a confinement event.

Hershinag Dee Dacon Novheraw Ines Nether

Sore throat remedies warned against harsh home cures

A health note warns against blistering the neck with lamp oil or using foul fats or red flannel for sore throats. It condemns superstitions and emphasizes medical care using Tonsiline for quicker healing, noting prices of 25 and 50 cents at all druggists.

Educators Gather for Fourth Allied Educational Meeting in Columbus

Ohio educators from Ohio College Association Ohio Academy of Science and other groups prepare for the Fourth Annual Allied Educational Association meeting in Columbus December 26 27 28. The program for Elementary Teachers includes sessions on course of study hindrances to reading and environment with speakers from Ohio colleges and Normal schools.

State Capitol Ohio Allied Educational Association Columbus Bee Ohio College Association Ohio Academy of Science Ohio School Improvement Federation Central Ohio Schoolmaster’s Club Ohio Speech Arts Associaton of Ohio The Association of Elementary Teachers Ohio Young Men's Chirotian Association Ohio Kindergarten Association Ohio State Association of Medical Association of Elesientar Meera Palm Tillie Laure Harriett Lazarus Columbus Carrie Cowden Akren Anna i. Logan Townshend Great Southern Hotel I. C. Minnith Aio State Normal College Oxford Grace E. Makepeace Cleveland Laura F. Sheldon Akron Normal School Akron Spring Street Piqua J. A. Shuvan Elementiary Hintersarlen Association Mirs Vey Wheelock Siegat Norant Af Hoston

Evan Harris Leads Knights In Local Lodge Officers

Evan Harris heads the Knights as the Canton lodge elected officers for the evening session. The list includes Commander Turils and Lieut. Commander George Boidenkircher with Chaplain Retzler and other posts filled by Ww. CG. Burton, Ross, Clemons, Gray, Miller, and Burners.

Evan Harris Knights the & O. VW. M Tuirls CG. Burton George Boidenkircher Reevord Teper Hares Retzler Ross Wo. Grant Clemons G. Gray G. A. Miller Sentinel Win, McCoy Tedse Baur Canton

Local Man Injured After Slip on Icy Oak Avenue

A man from Lee Deenpe slipped on the icy pavement along Oak Avenue while en route to a home, sustaining a slight arm injury. The injury is swollen and painful but not considered serious after initial treatment.

Fall County Oak Avenue Lee Deenpe

New Fire Department Ready by January One

The public board announces the new fire department will be ready for business by January 4. Contractors Willians works to complete the station while teams prepare to ready equipment and uniforms. Needing careful progress, the project proceeds amid ongoing preparations for the ward’s new fire service.

Public Osuter Wilson Willians Chiiewags

Wandering Meteor Sighted Across Several States

A note from Cleveland Abbe requests local papers to publish accounts of a wandering meteor seen in multiple states. He lists potential sightings from New York Pennsylvania New Jersey Maitland Virginia and Delaware and asks readers to forward reports to the Weather Bureau station.

Met Department of Aerialty Wiekington New York Dennsylvania New Kreev Maitland Virginia West Virginia D.C Cleveland

Mrs Lorenz Improves At Columbus Home

William Lorenz reports marked improvement in his wife Mrs Lorenz who has been confined near the State Hospital for the Insane. She eats and sleeps well and doctors express high hopes for eventual recovery.

Ater

Stole Wheat Near Keene Sparks Theft Probe

Sneak thieves tapped S R McCormick's wheat bins near Keene and took about 25 bushels over several nights. A peck of his distinctive wheat was found near a fence, spilled during a climb. McCormick plans to use bloodhounds to identify the culprit if more thefts occur.

S. R. MccCormick Keene Me. McCormick

Lang Slips on Ice at Wake Shop Injures Shoulder

Henry Lang former proprietor now baker at Peoples Bakery slipped on icy street in alley behind the Wake shop Saturday about 5 am. He sustained a serious right shoulder injury and was taken home for medical care. Lang is over 60 and the accident marked the third such incident this week for bakery staff.

Bcy Henry Lang Akers F Peoples Bakery Locust Street Peoples Bakery Mitchell Wain Street Warner Bradford Park Hotel Martin Barker

Paper on Trip Impresses Keene Readers

A reader from Ure waste out of the eemity praises a paper by Miss Nelle McCormelli titled An Eastern Tip, recounting a guest trip hosted by The Age last August. The writer notes the trip was highly engaging and valuable, calling Miss McCormicks’s article well written and charming.

Keene

County Examiners Grant Certificate to Miss Mande Hall

West Lahiyelle resident Miss Mande Hall received a teaching certificate on Saturday after completing the Elementary Teachers Oxon on December 7.

Mande Hall West Lahiyelle

Monument Expected for 97th Regiment at Ridge

A proposal seeks a $2500 appropriation to erect a monument on Ridge County battlefield for the 7th Regiment. Committee members and backers, including Capt A Compton and Sen Crites, discuss the plan while inviting guests to Leighsinger-Beall wedding events and noting local social circles.

A. Compton Gav. Ihirris Loybareer Senetar Crites Fairfield County Compton

Dinner Party at Conesville Hosts Opened Week

Special to The Age reports Rev. and Mrs DD Carpenter hosted a dinner at Conesville with guests including Mr Aw Mis John Belt and Mrs Joe Danley. In Walhonding a Thursday afternoon gathering occurred as Potheettng and other operations were performed by Dr. Lawrence of Columbus assisted by Dr. Sands of Walhonding.

Conesville Conessing Dee Ss. Carpenter John Belt Ot Adams Jills Mise al HL McCoy Caer Thiarsday Suess Joe Danley Tayard Walls Ed. Watts John Stanton Eestor. Au Walhondinge Dr. Lawrence Columbus Sands Walkonding

Meek company salesmen end convention with grand banquet

The Meek Company salesmen wrapped up their three day session with a rousing banquet at the Elks Club. About sixty guests attended as C. B. McCoy served as toastmaster while officers and directors joined the event. A Meek Company Salesmen Booster Club was formed during the gathering with H. A. Ferreira of Philadelphia as president and other officers from Ohio New York Rochester and Philadelphia. The revelry ended around 3 AM after a night of enthusiastic speeches and toasts.

Meek Company Elks* Club C. B. MccCoy Gen- Ueigen Company Herbert H. Bigelow Saint Paul BE. O- Selby R. M. Temple J. F. Meek The Great Industrial Organization George M. Gray L. E. Pratt Frank B. Ponierene J. L. Rue McCurdy Messrs F. S. Townsend F. J- Kristofek L. O. Dawson J. W. Preston H. A. Ferreira Philadelphia J. F. Dodd Oho George 8. Holland Ohio Charles E' LaSer

Man From Dry Town Gets Damp

Two men pictured in Mayor Smith's court Saturday morning. George Lidy of Mitlersburg faced charges after wandering into wet territory and appearing on police court records. He once served as Holmes county deputy sheriff under W F Jordan. Fri day night he was found drunken on South Third street and charged by Chic Hapel. He vowed to return to Millersburg where salons do not tempt him. rank Hughes, a Civil War veteran from Dayton Solders' home, left for Pittsburg after a disturbance at the glass plant. He was ordered by Squire Wimmer to leave town in fifteen minutes and threatened to pursue Dennison.

Smith George Lidy Mitlersburg Holmes County W. F. Jordan South Third Street Chic Hapel Millersburg Rank Hughes Solders Dayton Pittsburg Squire Wimmer Dennison

Court House Remodel Progress With Kirk Push

Contractor S M L Williams pressures contractor R N Kirk to speed the court house remodel. Wagon loads of sand arrive and the upper building area nears plastering readiness. The north stairway is removed and iron work continues, with two and a half months left to finish before the new term begins March 2.

Kirk Court House S. ML. Williams R. N. Kirk

Stolen wagon load of fine corn investigated by Randies

C T Randies reported to The Age that a theft of 35 to 40 bushels of fine corn occurred Wednesday night. He kept two oil stocks near a basin and, aided by a two horse team, the thief took corn valued at about $22 at 55 cents a bushel. Randies has clues and expects possible grand jury action in January.

C. T. Randies Age Office Ar. Randies Rand- Tey

Keene Institute Honors Finlay Officers and Talks

Keene Institute elected T. K. Finlay as president James L. Boyd as vice president O R Crawford as secretary with a slate including George Whittemore Mrs Ed Pomer Mrs S R McCormick and Judge Wolfe. The gathering featured a notable address by Melnuree of Arus Ingum coun ty urging profitable horse farming and praising the Morgan breed. Poultry show set for Killbuck during December 30 to January 4.

Keene Institute Finlay T. K. Finlay James L. Boyd O. R. Crawford George Whittemore Ed. Pomer S. R. McCormick 0. R. Crawford Wolfe Koend Pon Melnuree Arus Ingum Laura Porth Coshocton Deon Weeter

Also Mentioned on This Page

Coshocton National Bank Q. Baker Strong E. Pamerene Directors E. Co. Selby W.W. R. Pomerene H. Wilson H. R. Mccurdy W. A. Himebaugh T. L. Montgomery Algeska Rishi Mathy Earlands Caton Italien John Brough Olio Clovarnor Brough Cugishium Blennerhassett Elsiention Athens College Marietta Wriles Republican Union Danie Toda Pou Tiewe Lori Daley Ivy T Usde Oles Rana Gavin Woerrebo Peter Gross Nuith Twelfth Street Mars Weendsning Kate Alamisten Sleeck Auloaance Issias Leighsinger-Beall Earl Beall Man Killbuck
Search Courier

Search the Coshocton Age Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Coshocton Age?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication