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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1905
Page
5
The Calendar notes a flurry of Society events across Coshocton County. church gatherings, library meetings, weddings, and family dinners fill Christmas week with community, including the Wranglers at the library, Grace Church youth reunions, and two double weddings in Conesville.
A joyful Christmas gathering at the William Landerman residence south of Roscoe brought together Mr and Mrs Henry Ihrig and daughter Winifred, Mr and Mrs John Landerman and daughters Twila and Eynth, Mr and Mrs Fred La Roscoe, Henry Lorenz of Coshocton, and Patrick H Dugan of Pittsburgh. A bountiful Christmas dinner was shared by all attendees.
Mr J G Chalfant of Mt Vernon returns home after Christmas with Mr Earl Denzer on Lee Avenue. Miss Anna and Mr Walter Hyatt of Fredericktown visit cousins Earl and Laura Denzer for the holidays. H A Johnston and sons George and Charles return today from Bridgeport and Wheeling. Edna and Lizzie Norman, pottery workers, go to West Lafayette for Christmas. Myrtle Bramhall spends Christmas at Newcomerstown. Annie Parsons will visit for several days. Sam Lamberson arrives from New York to stay through New Year. Ray Hanlon visits from Washington Pa. Lieut Charles Burt and Burt King come home for holidays to parents Mr and Mrs P Burt. He is stationed at Fortress Monroe Va. John Nicholas in Newark on business. Dr Whittaker of Columbus visits Pomerone family for Christmas. Dr James Carr returns to Chicago after spending the holiday.
A reader reports a Washington township tangle where the justice of the peace did not qualify, leaving no j p and blocking the trustee’s qualification. Squire Williams advised the trustees to fill the vacancy for a justice of the peace so the trustee elect can have a bond approved and proceed.
Three men, names withheld, were found in Miller's grocery and bakery on Christmas afternoon taking small items. Mr. Miller and his two sons entered. the others tried to leave with goods. A shop search uncovered only a can of syrup, which the men offered to pay for. no charges were filed.
Diverse church programs and treats delighted large audiences across Coshocton. Eleventh Street Church of Christ offered giving to others, Emmanuel Lutheran staged Jacob's Ladder with music and recitations, Germ Evangelical filled the building, Grace M E featured a Boy choir under Mr. Thompson, with Edna Hay as accompanist. Presbyterian pupils performed Santa's Success, highlighting Mrs Mortley and Miss Williams.
A report covers Potter and Wilan brought for trial on charges of holding up William Wilson last May in the forks. Prosecutor Glenn and J. L. McDowell represent the state with Roche & Roche as attorneys.
Admiral Dewey sent a Christmas greeting to all Navy officers and men worldwide via telegraph and wireless, praising united service for the country and the fleet. The wireless test doubled as a practical naval communication demonstration.
Special low fares to Colorado California Mexico Florida and points west and south now offered by Pennsylvania lines. Information on routes stopovers and travel conveniences provided on request with agent Dee for $1.
Harry Chaney is held at the city prison with two charges. Monday afternoon he was arrested for drunkenness and tore a water pipe and smashed objects. Turnkey Decker placed him in a cell. A woman in a helpless condition due to intoxication was arrested nearby and released next morning. Two plain drunks, H Burkhart and James McConagha, were arrested and fined by the mayor.
J A and J F Forney return from Chicago with three 100 dollar prizes from the International Exposition livestock show. They entered sixty head and won in two divisions including southern division steers and heifers under two and open to world breeds contestants two years and under.
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