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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1907
Page
4
Weather and road conditions forced rural carriers to switch to horseback delivery across the county. Carrier Slaughter and substitute workers faced delays on Route Nie 4 and Willow Brook as teams struggled with impassable paths. Officials warned it may take days to clear and resume normal service.
Heavy rain and melting snow push rivers like the Tuscarawas and nearby streams over banks. Forecasts warn of continued high water and possible floods, with colder air bringing more unsettled conditions and heightened danger of ice jams along the Ohio River region.
Legal dispute delays Wheeling and Lake Erie and Wheeling and Pennsylvania railways from using the west end of Hickory Street for a new freight house. The alley cannot be vacated due to a sewer under it, blocking public utilities and road access. Progress stalls as solicitors press for resolution.
The piece accuses Glepn of corrupting integrity and criticizes the editor of the Dierin ie poses for political bias. On Saturday Jan 15 the editor faced questioning in the courthouse over his sharp attack on former Prosecutor Glenn.
An editorial argues floods rise from deforestation in the Walhonding Tuscarawas valleys, blaming civilization for stripped hillsides and rapid spring freshets, urging stronger forest protection to curb high water and devastation.
A fragmented letter page rails at Mayor Smith and Judge Maxwell over handling of Sultanist Bares case and Sunday ordinance violations. The writer criticizes court procedures, legal actors, and the city’s prosecutors while noting past fines and ongoing public dispute.
A disjointed OCR fragment shows a heated verbal incident at a public gathering. Names, places, and outcomes are unclear, but the text hints at threats, accusations, and political tensions surrounding local figures. Further readable context is needed for precise details.
Fragmented remarks discuss blame shifting between clerks and prosecutors over office conduct. The text rails at Democratic and Republican figures, citing past prosecutors Wheater and Pomerene, while praising Glen's handling of duties and criticizing jealousy within the office.
A garbled text fragment discusses road work and taxation affecting farmers and town commitments. It mentions local leaders, public finance, and political sentiment about spending, with unclear names and places. The piece reads as a wandering archival note on local governance and roads.
A garbled OCR record from West Lafayette College lists church services, weddings, and meeting notices. It mentions Jayedie Conere and various names, dates, and locations with scattered references to centers such as Chinchavill and Woodmesdey. Despite corruption, it records planned gatherings, sermons, and social functions with dates in January and February.
OCR fragments describe Jefferson county social circles with Karl Crouch and Jay Workman, a revival machine event, and fund activities. Mentions of property sales, legal notices, and local business concerns. Also references to Bloomfield era banking issues and a public discussion about a bank matter involving Trottman.
Sunday lid continues page one detailing requests to establish street grades on North Ninth Street and South Third Street from Chestnut to Walbut, with plans for a sewer on North Ninth Street. Officials discuss withdrawal of certain ordinances and the mayoral authority, while street vendors and a Sunday closing issue are noted along with weather references and a brief mention of drugs enforcement.
On a Wednesday night a horse was found standing hitched near Main Street. Officer Moo arranged care through local plumbers until the owner paid for the horse and received a lecture on proper management.
The commissioners proceed with library funding plans described as the public library budget proposal. Details on dollar amounts and allocation are under consideration as part of the civic agenda.
A poorly legible listing notes sales last Saturday at the residence of Charles and er. Prices include a price per head of 28.50 for certain livestock and 32 cents per unit for corn. J Adam Stenite from Wilsaw purchased items at various prices, with some lots selling well and others at around 60 cents. Metreer was the auctioneer in Lon ees.
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