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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1900
Page
11
A Detroit marriage license tied Leslie Denman to Della Ranger after a whirlwind pursuit across Ohio and Michigan. Marietta friends report Denman was previously married. the couple traveled through Cumberland and Louisville before settling in Marietta, then Detroit, with rumors of a prior wife and unclear records clouding the union.
News from Detroit reports an inquiry into Leslie C. Denman and his wife in Manetta. Mrs Denman confirms she is married to him in Detroit on a date, and Mari etta’s press contact relayed the denial that no license was issued to Leslie Denman.
A representative of The AGE walked along Front Street in Marietta to the home of Mrs. Ranger as part of a marriage certificate report. The details remain incomplete in the surviving text.
Miss Lara Patton of Roscoe recounts meeting Denman on a Marietta street after rooming with Mrs. Caywood at 411 Third Street. She notes Denman claimed he would move soon and that he lived with a woman there. Patton refused further comment for publication.
In Coshocton and Marietta, Denman pretended to be single while courting two women. While employed at Novelty Advertising he kept his plans secret, diverting letters between the two households. He used misaddressed envelopes to conceal mail from coworkers and kept up the ruse with Della Ranger.
Leslie C. Denman and two others, well known in Coshocton communities, are central figures in a domestic tragedy drawing local attention. Details note their prominence and the unfolding case within the region. The report highlights community impact and ongoing investigations.
J. J. Lenhart purchases the stock and business of the Coshocton Grocery Company. The store sits at Cherry and Walnut streets. The Preston brothers alternate into the poultry business for the markets.
The legislature is expected to pass significant changes to game laws. A shorter open season, defined game warden duties, and clarified landowner and trespasser rights are proposed. Proposals include a five year halt on quail hunting and reenactment of rabbit protection laws.
The secret service department ends beer checks citing an 1862 law prohibiting obligations intended as money. Beer checks are said to represent lawful money where used, but their use allegedly conflicts with that statute.
The Grand Army and Woman's Relief Corps announce their annual supper at the Armory on the evening of February 22. Preparations aim to surpass prior efforts and make the event a notable feature.
Coal buyers seek 1690 tons run of mine nut or slack coal for delivery to Coshocton Rollie Mill Co in Coshocton Ohio between Feb 1 and Mar 1. Payment cash every Monday. Wagon or railroad delivery with wagon scales. Also ads for Queen & Crescent Route services from Cincinnati to Florida and Havana with parlor cars and cafe.
A circulated letter suggests mustering a company in Coshocton within the Seventh district. Sgt McFarland and Gen George Bree discussed plans, urging attendance at an Armory meeting to prepare enlistment papers and expedite recruit processing for headquarters inspection.
Ernest Boyd appears as Charles Edmonston in Kee ne townships case after surrendering identity. Bessie Tomkins pleads guilty to horse stealing and faces confinement, while Jacob mag Bessie Tomkins faces jail. Michael O Connor seeks delay on liquor law charge. Jury sworn as case of Frederick Raider vs A J Shields, an appeal for 30, is revisited from 1886.
James Parkhill, 17, son of David G Parkhill, died on his father’s Canali Lewisville farm after a tree split and fell on him while father and son were cutting in the woods. A large splinter struck him as they freed the tree. Dr Stacy arrived too late. he died near midnight.
Announcement notes preaching next Sunday at 4 PM and a morning communion service. The Rev. E. W. Brown assisted the pastor this week. Sunday night the pastor will repeat a past sermon titled Jesus Crowded Out in response to parishioner wishes. Queen & Crescent line cited as Cincinnati to New Orleans route.
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