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Newspaper

Coshocton Age

Location

Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1900

Page

16

Wheel ing Wardwell Ends Receivership as Old Line Passes

The Coshocton and Southern railroad, idle for over a year, is effectively sold to Keeling and Lake Erie and will be operated by it. Wheeling purchases bonds, signaling the winding up of Cleveland Canton and Southern receivership under J W Wardwell after 31 years. A new receiver may be named for the Chagrin Falls road as Coshocton and Southern move to Wheeling control. Wardwell’s final report will show about 5.8 million dollars handled.

Coshocton & Southern Railroad Keeling & Lake Erie Wheeling Cleveland, Canton & Southern J. W. Wardwell Cleveland, Chagrin Wardwell United States Court Rocally Feveland Reshets T Wheeling Blick Inferfer Zanesville & Ono West Virginia

Taxes Due on Delinquent Coshocton Southern Property

County Treasurer Severns received a letter from Receiver Wardwell asking for a statement of taxes due Coshocton Southern from Wheeling and Lake Erie. Taxes totaling 1046.94 including penalty were delinquent since last June. the property has passed to a new company.

Severns Wardwell Coshocten Southern Wheeling Lake Erie Tie Vondheutrs

Columbus Traction seeks 23 year franchise in capital city

Through its legal representative the Columbus Buckeye and Newark Traction company applies for a 23 year franchise in Columbus. The proposed route covers Third and State streets. Pomerene submitted a draft ordinance to the board of public works and the city demands compensation for the right. Interurban lines would use the tracks and workingmen’s fares are expected. Feed wires may be placed underground. The Columbus Diack expects an ordinance closely following these lines.

Columbus, Buckeye & Newark Traction Company Columbus Third State Streets Pomerene Columbus Board of Public Works Columbus Diack

Still Very Ill Doctor Dent Remains Very Sick

Friends report Doctor Dent remains gravely ill with poor nourishment and fatigue from illness. Doctor Bear’s health is not improving and a move to climate fell through due to weakness. Colonel and Mrs Campbell of Newark have visited during the week.

Doctor Dent

Coshocton Thursday praises boost local industry appeal

Report notes many compliments for a lively Coshocton event where visitors watched a null pick and lot drawing. Strangers arrived to see the operation and express optimism that Coshocton would soon rival cities in Ohio as a manufacturing hub.

Coshocton Ohio

Lot Drawing At Railings Mill Draws Public Praise

The public approves the fair drawing of lots at the railings mill with broad acceptance of outcomes. Buyers expect future gems from the favorable lots and quotes suggest the average price per lot today surpasses 260.

Railings Leverybody

Zanesville Electric Railway Forms Board of Directors

An important stockholders meeting in Zanesville elected H. E. Baker J. kb Wilson and W. O. Littick of Zanesville E G Abbott of Coshocton and E C Jordan of Adamsville to the board. The company named 4 B Wilson president E G Abbott vice president H E Ruker secretary and W O Littich treasurer and outlined plans to secure right of way and begin line construction.

Zanesville, Adamsville & Coshocton Electric Railway Zanesville H. E. Baker J. Kb. Wilson W. O. Littick E.G. Abbott Coshocton E. C Jordon Adamsville B. Wilson E. G. Abbott Cashoctam Uber Dnvestors Tris

The Man Who Won It

Celestion Tidion delightedly learned his windfall fortune after taking New York related winnings two weeks earlier. The scene unfolded as he drew the bay residence in the lot apportionment, lifting his spirits to an unexpectedly high good humor.

New York Celestion Tidion Pharsdas Binmoral

Man Receives Lucrative Lithography Post In City

The happy faced Frenchman, Mr. Didion, now superintendent of lithographic presses at Tuscarora, gratefully recalls a recent good fortune after learning of his investment on the board of trade addition. Born in Lorraine, he learned the trade in Paris and the United States since 1883, settling in Coshocton after stints in Philadelphia Boston and New York. He plans to invest the lot and continues to live on Cherry street, widely respected for his skill and generous salary.

Didion Tuscarora Tie Ace Wible Chetty Street United States Philadelphia Wells & Tope Lew Ptben Boston Cies New York Coshocton Boyd Board of Trade Addition Toam Tam Pur Ace I. JT Mr. Padion Cherry Street Hin Elems

Found One Mormon in City During Census Work

During the religious census a local committee encountered an unusual case a man identified as a Mormon and his wife. She stated he faithfully believed in Latter Day Saint principles but rejected polygamy while living with her. He is described as the only church member found in the city.

Church of Latter Dux Saints

Forty new engines shipped to Panhandle railroad company

Report notes Pan Handle received ten of the thirty new engines for 20 car hauls at up to 30 mph. The program calls for 12 passenger engines and 2 freight engines this year. J A Sullivan of United Mine Workers attends Columbus conference. letters remaining at Coshocton post office listed. Ladies discuss OTA ATE show plan to raise funds in opera house for charity.

Mosul Envins Pan J. A. Sullivan United Mine Workers Columbus Hocking Valley Mr Sullivan OTA Shoutea

Delayed Pan Handle Maid Train Hindered by Slippery Tracks

A Pan Handle maid train arriving at noon could not depart the city station due to a stalled engine and slippery tracks. The engineer faced a long delay as the heavy train remained stationary for about an hour before movement resumed.

Sunda

Largest Ever Advertising Orders Landed by Tuscarora Ad Co

The Tuscarora Advertising Company Monday landed what appears to be the farthest order for advertising hoards ever placed in the region. It is for brass sten, the highest grade on the market, with the total value not yet determined. The Standard Advertising Company also secured two large orders for transparencies, each valued in the hundreds of thousands, keeping their departments busy for some time.

Tuscarora Advertiang Aimpany Stroam Iapertising

Memorial Services Announced By Local Council

The Star council memorial services are planned with a Sunday gathering at Memorial Church. Rev. Farr will deliver the sermon as members meet at the church for annual observances. Attendance is expected to be large with a service at the usual location.

Shiping Star Council Mericagn Wee Hurts Cea Memorial Church Betigt BE. Farr Wall

Granted an Increase to Pension for Augustus Harry

Augustus Harry of North Eygith street has been granted a pension increase from ST to St a month, effective from January 11, 184. The increase begins from the examination date, not the application date.

Augustus Harry North Eygith Street ST To St Amonth

Seven New Cases of Whooping Cough Reported

Seven new cases of whooping cough were reported to Health Other Foster Monday. Two are on Second Street, one on Third, two on Fourth, one on Cambridge and one on Orange. The doctor expects other cases to develop.

Foster Second Street Cambridge Orange

Licking County Democrats Nominate Five For Congress

In Licking County's Democratic nominating race for Congress the slate includes Judge E. M. P. Brister Won J. B. Jones Judge Waldo Taylor James R. Fitzgibbons and Col. Isaac R. Wilh.

Newark Licking County E. M. P. Brister J. B. Jones Waldo Taylor James R. Fitzgibbons Isaac R. Wilh

Senator Myers Dodges Question on Main Street Bridge

Senator Myers was in the city and avoided taking a position on the Main Street bridge. He said he had not had opportunity to inquire fully and would not express himself for or against the project. He mentioned being in Coshocton Thursday and staying in Rescue with a friend of his boyhood class.

Myers Main Street Coshoct Ldo Mr. Myers Mr. Murray

Mrs Clary Seeks Injunction in Clary Adair Case

Emma J. Clary files third petition to restrain J C Adair and H G Critcher from limiting her partnership rights in Clary Adair firm. She asks to stop sale of stock. temporary injunction already issued. Adair claims she has no partnership stake after contract giving him full possession. Several parties view the store for purchase. Adair is in Columbus.

Emma J. Clary Opera House J. C. Adair H. G. Critcher Mrs. Clary Clary & Adair Adair Clary Haring Columbus

Demand for Houses Surges as City Sees Boarding Rise

The report notes a rising demand for housing with many new arrivals boarding in the city. A real estate dealer claims nearly 100 houses could be rented within hours if available. Landlords report constant inquiries about rental listings throughout the day.

Dami

Real Estate Boom in Chestnut Street Addition

The second board of trade addition sees strong demand as buyers seek lots amid rising prices. E Frew sold Lot No 22 to John Bossons for 250 dollars on Chestnut Street, with further sales expected as the development gains pace and prices climb.

Board of Trade Addition Frew John Bossons Chestnut Street

Injured streetcar victim in Cleveland faces slow recovery

Word from Guy C. Robinson states he cannot leave his home after a recent Cleveland streetcar accident. His leg was severely injured and he cannot stand, with injuries more serious than expected. Hospital care and rest are needed for full recovery.

Guy C. Robinson Cleveland

Labor leader to address city hall meeting Saturday

DOA Sullian district organizer for the American Federation of Labor will speak at a Saturday evening meeting in city hall. The event aims to finalize local union organization as considerable groundwork has already been completed.

Doa Sullian American Federation of Labor

Price bill to let villages pass vehicle ordinances

Representative Price of Athens introduces a bill authorizing villages to enact vehicle ordinances. The tax rate will be set by the village council.

Representative Price Athens

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Wheelins Lake Ere The Buckeye Fraction Company H&s Sewell Pittsburg Doctor Bear Abbott Celestin Didion Celestin Dibtun Coshocton Olin Wehending Laduts Ida Mo Mer Vary Guckiew Vary Effenlark George Berd B. M. Camstock L. M. Keeler Thst Lady Winsirets Standard American Mechanics Congress Senator Myers J. &. Frew New Addition D. J. Sullivan City. Hall
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