Baptism of fire marks Seventeenth regiments march and fights
Private Charley Bart recounts Nov. 5 to Nov. 16 action near Magalang and Tarla c, with heavy combat losses, wounded, and a battlefield amputation. He describes wading rivers, scarce rations, and rapid advances, noting 30 enemy defections, captured engines and cars, and a coming return home within six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AxGetes
Seventeenth
Tar- Jac
Tarlac
Ageie
Kama
Bema
Angeles
Bama
Wheaton
Aggie
States
Frisco
Cairney
Man Arrested After Shot At Fireman in Central City
Albert Firzell, armed with a shotgun, fired at Fireman E H Engony on a Pan Handle train. Officers Tillman and Moore tracked him to Newark where Moore made the arrest. Firzell confessed and was bound to court by Mayor Atherton. Officers praised for rapid capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Firzell
Central City
E. Hengony
Tillman
Newark
Cashocton
Moore
Firzell
Atherton
Cadiz Declared Richest Town by Population
In Coshocton, residents learn Cadiz, a town of about 1,000, is the richest by population globally. It hosts four national banks and four large loan associations with £2,215,000 capital, more banks than churches or schools, and hinges on a distant rail link to the Pan Handle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coshocton
Cadiz
Poisoned Dog Sparks Warning From Local Insurance Man
D. E. McFarland, a south of the crir.is resident and well known insurance man, seeks the person who poisoned his dog with a large dose of the substance. The animal died soon after. He has no clue to the culprit but vows to pursue the offender to the full extent of the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E. McFarland
Crir
McParland
Drilling for Oil Near Philadelphia Roads
Jobe Kissner started a well near Philadelphia Roads close to Dennison on the Pan Handle. Sole lease owners. A gas well within half a mile roars at a great rate. The sand is expected after 1160 feet. Ixissner is not focusing on oil matters now. his drilling in the new field serves other parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobe Kissner
Philadelphia
Dennison
Ixissner
Plucky Henry Price Survives Cold Water Scare
Henry Price of North Eighth street and a group of friends were skating near Pan Handle W. KB tower when the ice broke and Price sank. He quickly resurfaced and managed to reach ice that bore his weight, then returned home uninjured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Price
North Eighth Street
Pan Handle W. KB
Battery moves from Fort Hancock to Fort Hamilton
Private Jacob Schaich of Batters C heavy artillery notes his command has been moved from Fort Hancock to Fort Hamilton in New York. He asserts he is well and enjoys soldier life despite the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Schaich
Batters C Heavy Artillery
Fort Hancock
Fort Hamilton
New York
Schaich
Preparing Plats for Land Appraisers Work Begin
Surveyor Samuel Moore prepares plats of each township from the original survey for the county. These plats will be used by land appraisers as they commence their work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Moore
Joint installation of G A R post and Woman's Relief Corps
A Friday night joint installation at Post No. 69 and the Woman's Relief Corps featured Capt J M Compton and Mrs T J Bagley as installing officers. The event included speeches, gifts such as a bouquet and rocking chair, a solo by Mrs Kerlin, a luncheon, and a time of social enjoyment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Lanning
G. A. BR
Woman's Relief Corps
J. M. Compton
T. J. Bagley
Zanesville
Relief Corps
Bagley
Corps
State Department
E. A. Carnahan
Audiente
Compton
Prominent Young Couple Wed in Barr's Mills
Harry E. Miller a Barr's Mills merchant and Miss Clara W D Patterson daughter of Mr and Mrs James Patterson near Clark were married at noon Wednesday in the bride's pastor Reverend Johan Proctor Davis Keene officiating. The Patterson home hosted the ceremony and reception before the couple left by train at Mullersburg for a trip in Pennsylvania amid many gifts and well wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry E. Miller
Barr's Mills
Clara WD. Patterson
Mros
James Patterson
Near Clark
Johan Proctor Davis
Keene
Patterson
Mullersburg
Pennsylvania
Prominent Farmers Attend County Agricultural Meeting
A notable group of county residents attended Monday’s annual meeting of the agricultural society in City Hall. Directors listed include R.A. Given, J.P. Dart, Ed M. Hanon, L. W. Peacock, Chass Meglamn, Thos. McConnell, F.T. Dawson, and W.S. Miller with ages noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adaree
We City
Agnculirr | Secgety
Cleet
R.A. Given
J. DP. Dartime
M. Hanon
L. W. Peacock
Chass Meglamn
Thos, McConnell
Ftd Dawson
WS. Milter
Five New Books At Public Library Saturday
The public library added five new titles to shelves this Saturday. The Miracles of Missions by Arthur Pierson and George Muller. Arthur Pierson. Josiah Wedgewood. Samuel Smiles. Lakerim Athletic Club. Ruppert Hughes. Silvia and Launo. L Care Roi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Library
Arthur ‘T Pierson
George Muller
Arthur Pierson
Josiah Wedgewood
Samuel Smiles
Lakerim Athletic Club
Rupert Hughs
Silvia and
Launo
L. Careroi
Memorial Sermon Appeals to Veterans at Grace M E Church
Grace M E Church hosted a Grand Army memorial service led by Rev Dr Toland. Richard Lanning post and the Woman's Relief Corps attended. Only named deceased was Adam Avonhalt. Miss Lynch and Robert Boyd sang a duet as the sermon recalled unyielding Civil War memories and unity after 30 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace M. E. Church
Dr. Toland
Grand Army
Richard Lanning
Woman's Relief Corps
Adam Avonhalt
Miss Lynch
Robert Boyd
Gentleman
Columbus Traction Wins Franklin County Franchise
The Columbus Buckeye Lake and Newark Traction Co. secured a Franklin County franchise despite delays by one commission member. W R B Pomerene and General Warner pressed the grant. conditions and bridge costs to be decided later. The line proposes paying one fifth of bridge creation or alteration costs for the right to lay rails. The Cross-Post notes the objector seemed to seek delay for a mysterious reason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus, Buckeye Lake & Newark Traction Company
Coshocton
Franklin County
Columbus
W. RB. Pomerene
General Warner
Marietta
Board of Commissioners
Cross-Post
Partition Petition for Land in Linton and Oxford Townships
Captain J M Compt on as attorney for Henry C Herbig filed a partition petition in common pleas court against Joseph Hay Flora A Hay Mary Iflover Edwin Glover Nannie Lamberson and Charles Lamberson as heirs of Jackson Hay deceased. The 13 23 100 acre jointly owned tract in Linton and Oxford townships is divided among Herbig and Hay with Herbig owning half and the rest split among Joseph May Mary Glover Nannie Lamberson and Coshocton taxes 1 6th each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Compton
Henry C. Herbig
Common Preas Court
Joseph Hay
Flora A. Hay
Mary Iflover
Edwin Glover
Nannie Lamberson
Charles Lamberson
Jackson Hay
Linton
Oxford
Herbig & Hay
Joseph May
Kansas
Mary 13
Glover
Cincinnati
Nannie D. Lamhberson
Coshocton
County Officers Salary Petition in Cosbocton County
Residents of 3m V Plainfield urge lawmakers to place county officers on salary by presenting a petition circulated last week. They seek a law similar to Holmes county and expect action from the general assembly soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainfield
Cosbocton
Holmes County
General Assembly
Fakir Powder Seeks Household Use Despite Doubt
A man touts a powder with lamp plating that allegedly keeps chimneys clean for thirty days and burns smokeless. Women buyers reportedly regret the purchase as fakirs remain in demand in various towns. Representative Manchester introduces a bill to repeal road maintenance requirements and shift work costs to the public.
Portz Fined for Damaging Canal Ice at Lock 22
Elmer Portz, 2, employed by Pan Handle on the Isleta to Newcomerstown canal, forced open Lock No 22 causing a rush of water that ruined a large ice harvest. Arrested by Chief Doney, Portz pled guilty and paid 25 dollars and costs totaling 31.0. He offered no motive beyond not thinking it would cause harm. Portz is a former teacher living near Evansburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Portz
Pan Handle Company
Isleta
Newcomerstown
Ohio
Portz
Tuscarawas-Coshocton
Canal
Newcomerstown Basin
M. Yingling & Son
Poriz
Geidel
Showman
Roscoe
Cassingham
Doney
Evansburg
Special Services Next Week In City Churches
The Presbyterian church will host Rev. Dr. Hunt for special services assisted by local and external ministers. Evangelist Boughman will conduct meetings for two weeks starting next Sunday, currently preaching successfully in East Liverpool. Rev. M L Oliver returns to Sarahsville after meetings at Cecil Memorial church. Rev. A E Fair will continue the meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Hunt
Toland
Evangelist Boughman
East Liverpool
M L. Oliver
Cambridge
United Brethren Church
Sarahsville
Cecil Memorial Church
A. E. Fair
Quiet Christmas Eve Wedding in Council Bluff Town
John Renner former local youth and Coshocton Notelty Company manager wed Miss Sophia Lower of Monnd at George C. Rinner's residence 22 Cherry Street. Reverend A F Fair officiated. After a wedding dinner the couple departed by Pan Handle evening train for their new home amid rice showers and well wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Renner
Coshocton Notelty Company
Council Bluff
George C. Rinner
Cherry Street
Sophia Lower
Monnd
Mr. Rinner
A. F. Fair
Tem ple Re-elected Grace M E School Superintendent
For the eleventh time R M Temple was Sunday elected superintendent of Grace M E school. Other officers include Assistant Andrew English Secretary Eva McNary librarian Lou Boyd treasurer Joseph Boyd organist D W Merrell missionary president Homer Jacobe and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Temple
Grace M. FE. School
Andrew English
Eva McNary
Lou Boyd
Joseph Boyd
D. W. Merrell
Howard McCain
Allie Toland
Richard Meek
Homer Jacobe
General wage advance for Pennsylvania railroad trainmen suspected
A general wage increase for Pennsylvania railroad trainmen is believed probable after talks between the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and managers led by L F Loree. Details remain unsettled due to missing union officers and contingent conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Amother ‘Mittee
Brot
L. F. Loree
F. P
Brotherhood of the
Mrs Jacob Buser Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Jacob Buser aged 88 died at her son John Buse’s home in Keene township Saturday morning after a long illness from complications. She moved from Crawford township years ago and lived with her son. Funeral services were held at 10 o’clock at Keene Cemetery interment followed. She leaves two sons and one daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Buser
John Buse
Keene Township
Crawford Township
Keene
Movement Starts Bridge Project From Main to Roscoe
A local movement forms to build a bridge from the foot of Main to Roscoe with Frank Sells as a leading figure. The goal is to ease pedestrians’ inconvenience by removing the current hindrance and addressing sentiment among residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main
Roscoe
Frank Sells
Promi
Coshocton Art League Donates to Public Library
The Coshocton Art League presented 25 from exhibition receipts to the Coshocton public library trustees. The secretary Joseph Love hopes the league becomes a permanent yearly group and is appreciated by Coshocton citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coshocton
Deposition Session in Platt v Barnes at Warsaw
Captain E W James T C Roche and Hon J C Adams travelled Friday to Col Pren Metham home to take depositions in the case of Ann Platt against Hezekiah Barnes. Platt seeks 25000 damages for injuries from an incident eight months prior when Barnes drove in Warsaw. The lease will be heard at the January term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. James
TF. C. Roche
J. C. Adams
Col
Crown Mountain Mining & Milling Company Formed in Georgia
Dahlonega forms Crown Mountain Mining and Milling with capitalization of 2,000,000. A J Warner of Marietta named president. Stock drawn heavily from Delaware investors as Coshocton readers learn of the new enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coshocton
Crown Mountain Mining & Milling Company
Dahlonega
Georgia
A.J. Warmer
Marietta
Delaware
Olumbaa
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Magalang
Smith
Pan Mandic
D. McFarland
Boquet
Compion
Clark
Agricultural Society
Common Pleas Court
Manchester
Sudam
Tie
Churches of
John S. Rinner
of Grace Sunday School
Main Street
The
Art League
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