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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1895
Page
7
The article reports a groundhog sighting and local events in Plumfield including church activities at M P church and revival meetings, thefts of blankets, meat, and feed with community efforts to pursue thieves, plus social notes on residents, meetings, and upcoming gatherings with religious and civic references.
District items recount injuries from a wagon collision near J C Catshall s. Rev Rife and Rev McCrea begin church meetings. Births marriages and social visits noted along with a funeral. Flour shipments relief money and local travel mentions fill the week s happenings.
Local report notes a groundhog sign predicting six more weeks of rough weather before spring. The item also covers births, illnesses, and church activity in Bethlehem and surrounding townships with several family notes and a ministry meeting planned at Prairie Chapel Church.
Citizens and visitors from West Lafayette Keene Warsaw Coshoctan and Newark are listed in a string of social items. Names include Anna Platt Anna Rusel Raana Carnahan Alpha Thompkins and Rev Hyde with references to a protracted meeting and oyster supper attendance. Projections note Prof S A Wiggins occupying a vacated house and current hospitality scenes around town.
A large social at a neighbor's home Wednesday evening included oysters and refreshments. Attendees praised the farmer who recently passed, with mentions of local residents and a charity focus. A quarterly church meeting followed with Rev. Turbet delivering a sermon and remarks from Revie and others.
The article reports the death of Arle Mink, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Kear, born November 1 1973, age 18 years 2 months and some days. She suffered from dreart and lung ailments for three years before passing away at home. Her funeral was held Friday morning at Zion Church in Meskingan county with Rev P A Hawkins officiating.
Bi weekly church drive at Mr Frose residence raised 2.10 dollars. Rev Wallace to begin a series of meetings next week. John Dunmead, student at Zanesville Business College, visited home. Christian Endeavor Society meets Sundays at 2:30 PM. F L Tilton headed to Zanesville for commercial instruction. Joe Parks visiting brother in Narrow County. Currie Bulo and Nellie Bulo hosted social party. Miss Grace Lick left for Borden Town. Rev Clark conducting meetings at Mill Park church. Lavent Adventists held Sunday services. not continuing at Pleasant. Collins returns from Franklin County visiting daughter. Rev Wilson to lead meetings at Birds Run Baptist church. Grace Lick left, heading home. James Luver has wool contract to deliver at the railroad. Arnold Wilson of Canter Valley praised as happiest man. nine pound boy born. Mr and Mrs Howard Leeks at Mrs Frances Wolfe Sanday residence. Carl Vickers of Plainfield staying home to care for mumps. Protracted meeting begins at Idea Church on the 10th. Dus Babcock and Alonzo Leighuingar sold surplus horses to Cadiz buyers.
The protracted meeting continues with strong attendance and eight recessions noted. Rev Stevick and wife are active workers in the Lord's Vineyard while Mrs Warren Giffen suffers lung trouble and Dr Dillon reports a sickly condition improving. Nearby mentions include Miss Benson and Martin Richard of Millwood Knox County, pension news for Br LOW Swigert of Walkonding, and travel notes about Month Wood of Canal Lewisville visiting locally.
A pleasant social gathering occurred at Cyrus Shannon’s residence with a well prepared program and a generally happy response. Literary meetings are scheduled for Wednesdays at the schoolhouse and all are invited. Mr and Mrs E E Winslow of Coshoetown visit friends here. Mr and Mrs W A While visit relatives. Mr and Mrs Well Unlian attended the quarterly Keene meeting. Mrs Katherine Chubb and Mrs Richard sou attended church in Warsaw.
Ice keeps traffic light on public highways as locals report sparse travel. John Ryan of Killbuck arrived with pelts including black bear beaver and otter from Arkansas. FL Landis and family spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs James Pixder near Killbuck. O D Tack traveled to Warsaw on business. Jacob Woller and wife joined GW Crooks in Warsaw for a Sunday visit. Miss Corn Weeks attended Pleasant Hill church Sunday evening.
The town reports trade up and letters sent to Nebraska. visits by RB Donley and G C Hains to Theais. Rev Gia aids a meeting at West Carlisle. various residents travel and host. A major fire at Gripe Nease grocery cellar destroyed five business rooms five opera houses and a dwelling with losses over 2100000. Ottawa fire dept saved remaining buildings as temperature fell to 12 below zero.
A single line notice indicates a specialist clinic for eye ear nose and throat services operates one day each month. It mentions a column for dates and notes Fourth Street as the location. Names appear garbled but reference Zaccaritle Onio.
A trolley car struck a funeral procession in Brooklyn, severely damaging the hearse and injuring the driver. The accident halted a vigil for a two year old child as police blocked a union meeting at the Athenaeum. Non union workers from Chicago and Pittsburgh sought work but were told no jobs were available.
Chicago reports the Debs trial resumes with defense winning a key objection over testimony from outside jurisdiction. Judge Grossup recalls witnesses, and government witnesses face cross examination as the defense gains leverage. Relief efforts for Nebraska drought victims are noted with car blockades hindering aid shipments.
A gray haired man and several others wrestled on the floor of the House in a chaotic scene as Rep Breckinridge and Rep Heard exchanged insults and nearly fought over a debate on a foreign affairs resolution. Both were arrested and later explained at the bar.
In Brooklyn on February 2 a non union driver and motorman were beaten by strikers on the Third Avenue line. A 12 year old boy, Samuel Bleachy, was killed by a trolley near Nostrand Avenue and Vetlor Street. The article cites grand jury indictments against trolley lines and proposed safety reforms including slower speeds and fender additions.
The Ohio Supreme Court sustains a circuit ruling and remands David Henderson to the penitentiary after a habeas corpus challenge over concurrent sentences. In other incidents at the prison, John Fields assaults John Landes with a bar of iron and bites him, while William Lawson is beaten by Willis Riley during shop altercations.
This notice extols a dictionary style reference on Paul Revere and his ride. It promises concise, comprehensive history spanning American events with accessible readability for all readers, highlighting the work of Puritan Publishing Co. in Heston, Massachusetts.
A Coshocton market ad corrected by Barney, Demoss & Co promotes money saver subscriptions. It compares prices for The Age, New York Tribune and Ohio Farmer, showing combined rates and savings for the three papers versus separate costs. Address orders to The Age Coshocton.
One hundred sixty acres of upland with 24 miles southwest of Chill and thirty acres of timber. Remaining land is tillable with good improvements including a broom-brick home and first class barn, 40260, and a good orchard. For price and terms inquire Wu Carhanan Coshocton Ohio. 1-25-46.
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