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Coshocton Age

Location

Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1900

Page

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Change in Time of Wheeling Passenger Trains

A new schedule for Wheeling and Lake Erie trains links Coshocton to Zanesville in about one hour and 10 minutes with through service from Cleveland. Trains northbound depart at 7:33 am and 2:30 pm, with first Cleveland arrival at 11:22 am and the second at 6:01 pm. The line, in Muskingum county, includes all stations, with a buffet car planned later and enhanced roadbed and station renovations already completed.

Zanesville Wheeling & Lake Erie Hickory Street Coshocton Hill Station W. J Davies Cleveland Muskingum

Mrs Phoebe Turner Dead at 75 in Local News

Mrs Phoebe Turner widow of Elisha Turner died at her daughter Mrs J W Robinsons home on North Twelfth street Friday night at age 75 after a cancer illness lasting three months. Funeral services were held at Cecil Memorial church Sunday at 2 pm conducted by Rev Mr Fair with interment in Oak Ridge cemetery. She leaves daughters Mrs Robinson of this place and Mrs Libarger of Mt Vernon and sons William and Frank Turner, both of Mt Vernon.

Phoebe Turner Elisha Turner J. W. Robinson North Twelfth Street Cecil Memorial Church Fair Oak Ridge Cemetery Robinson Libarger Mt. Vernon William and Frank Turner

First Wheat Delivered to Local Mills with Limited Sale

The first of this year’s wheat is being delivered to local mills and only a small quantity can be offered for sale. Despite high costs and tight supplies the Empire in Reserve received some figures suggesting marginal profits per acre.

Resee Sumie Trauthne Mariman Farm Titésand Gamnilie

First of the Season Peach Crop Brought to Keene Area

Matthew Rodgers of Plainfield Road brought the season's first peaches amid icy weather. The fruit, described with mixed spellings, was marketed today at Mr. Medazer's stand near the George Ford farm, two and one half miles east of Keene. Nancy Winklepieck of Keene, Ohio, provides details.

Matthew Rodgers Plainfield Road Medazer Mi i George Ford Keene Nancy Winklepieck Ohio

Bicycle Path Progress Near Coshocton and Uhrichsville

The Uhrichsville Chronicle notes Vic Affulter says the new bicycle path to Ginnadenhutten is nearly finished and may be ridden this week. The route is described as level and prime for a tour. Soon, paths will link Lere and Coshocton, making a capital Gay ride. Coshocton, however, lacks an application to Judge Ruche under the new law and a commission appointment.

Ruche

Making Good Progress On Muskingum Bridge Reconstruction

The falge force rebuilding the Muskingum River bridge at Franklin reports excellent progress with careful work and constant attention. Since the fatality at the Gnadenhutten crossing, safety devices are used and no significant accidents have occurred. Trains cross daily, handled with high skill to prevent incidents.

Franklin Gnadenhutten Bridge

Testing Ohio game laws in court over squirrel killings

Two London youths were arrested for shooting nine squirrels while arguing that the law permits it. The case questions whether it is lawful to kill squirrels after July 4 or after November 16 when game becomes subject to sportsmen.

Ohio London

Fire Marshal Creates Seven Districts for State

The Fire Marshal S D Hollenbeck splits the state into seven districts with an assistant ice marshal to be chosen in each. The Coxhocton district covers Marion Morrow Knox Coshocton Ingum Perry Locking Fayette Mac Caion Franklin Delaware Licking and Fairfield. The assistant marshal salary is about 1600 pounds.

Ihe S.D. Hollenbeck Coxhocton County Marion Morrow Knox Coshocton Ingum Perry Locking Y. Fayette Mac Caion Franklin Delaware Licking Fairfield

Danced in the Barn At Miss Le Retilley Home

Miss Carrie Le Retilley and Miss Mattie Mack hosted a party of friends in a dance at the Le Retilley home. All guests participated in a lively evening as the upper dewati bank barn was cleared for the dance, with excitement and social cheer reported in this concise society note.

Carrie le Retilley Mattie Mack Ferenini Miss le Retilley Dewati Bank

Made Good a Promise at Grace Church Vowed Funds

A muddled report states a group pledged to raise a given amount of money for a mission in Hine Waynu, China. The gathering at Grace Church on Rhon Para avenue Friday evening was poorly attended and funds remained uncertain.

Sianhand Grace Church Rhon Para Avenue Hine Wavnu China

Big Crop of Corn in State Expected to Shine

An agricultural report notes the wheat crop will be below average while corn is forecast to be the best ever grown in the state. Grass and potatoes are expected to be around average with costs above the average.

Obes

Park hotel ladder collapse spares man in miraculous escape

Charles Flemming fell thirty feet from a broken fire escape ladder while painting at the Park hotel. He landed on the pavement, sustaining bruises to his right side and hip, possible arm fracture, and severe foot sprains. Bystanders credit his grip on the ladder as key to survival. He was treated at home by Dr. T. J. Smith and remains recovering. The piece notes a Grand Army campfire and picnic moving from July 18 to August 2 at the fairground, with General Moatford invited and other veterans expected to attend.

the Park Hotel Flemming T. J. Smith Adam's Street Grand Army Coshocton Soldier Boys

Men excursion and park crowd draw Coshocton turnout

In Coshocton a busy Thursday scene forms as posters advertise a men’s excursion and nearby picnic at a park. Banners and signs promise a successful event with crowds eyeing rides and vendors, while locals anticipate a larger turnout than in previous years.

Columbus Next Year Bar Meeting at Put-in-Bay

The Ohio State Bar Association elected Columbus for their next meeting place. The event will be held February 4 to mark the hundredth anniversary of Chief Justice Marshall’s elevation to the Supreme Bench, with Judge Shauck as orator.

Ome State Bar Association Put-in-Bay Columbus Marshall Supreme Bench Shauck

Chestnut Street Paving Bids Analyzed by Engineer Hanlon

Engineer Hanlon reviewed Friday bids for Chestnut Street paving. Adams Brothers offered brick pavement for 16343.70 using target cement filler, while John Kissner proposed tar filler and cement filler options for 14216 and 416. The Warren-Schamp company of New York quoted 25765.40 for sheet asphalt and Ayres of Zanesville listed figures. The Kids will be presented to council at next meeting.

Hanlon Chestnut Street Adams Brothers John Kissner Warren-Schamp Company New York Ayres Company Zanesville

Wanted man to run wood farm in Coshocton County

Help wanted advertisement seeks a man to manage a wood farm in Coshocton County Illinois. Includes care age 7 16 é 2w details.

Coshocton County

Electric railway franchise eyed for Muskingum Coshocton route

Stockholders in the Zanesville Adamsville Coshocton Electric Railway met in Zanesville to discuss a franchise terms petition to Muskingum and Coshocton counties. Agents report over 95 percent property owner consent along the line. Officials say the line will unlock markets, boost farmers profits, carry mail and express, and may include a Coshocton city line if arranged. construction proceeds with optimism for financial and regional stimulus.

Zanesville Adamsville Coshocton Carrrier

Thousands of Miles on the Dennison Perigraph Engine

The Dennison Perigraph engine ten or ten has run over two hundred sixty thousand miles on the Panthastle, remained in service without overhaul, and was recently plated on the coserminent mail train Ii again. Engineers Charles Wolfe and Barney Brunen praised the engine, noting it powered many great runs on the main line. For weeks it operated on the Wheeling and Willsboro service before resuming through runs.

Dennison Charles Wolfe Barney Brunen Wheeling Willsboro

Republican Committee Names Executive Members in Cleveland

The National Republican executive committee is announced with members Stewart Illinois Payne Wisconsin Kerns Missouri Manley Maine Scott West Virginia Gibbins New York Murphy New Jersey Herrick Ohio New Indiana Hanna as chairman Perry Heath secretary and Cornelius Bliss treasurer. The notice invites bringing job work to The Age Printery.

Fara Cleveland How M.A National Republican Executive Committee Stewart Ilinois Payne Wisconsin Kerns Missouri Manley Maine Scott West Virginia Gibbins New York Murphy New Jersey Herrick Ohio New Indiana Hanna Perry Heath Cornelius Bliss

Express office to relocate to former Mair’s restaurant site

E P Newhall district agent of Pacific Express with Canton offices closed a deal with Rev Dr Hunt over relocating the local office to the former Mair’s restaurant space in Coshocton. Superintendent Miller of the Western Thien aided, with possession set for Aug 1, and Mr Hitchcock from Canton accompanies them.

E. P. Newhall Pacific Express Company Canton Dr. Hunt Rown Mair Miller Thien Forbes Coshocton Hitchcock Newhall

Pan Handle to Run Special Trains for Thursday Crowd

Editional arrangements have been made by passenger officials of the Pan Handle to handle the tense crowd next Thursday with comfort for the people and satisfaction for the company. The effort aims to show Coshocton it can carry out promises and make the occasion pleasurable. Officials expect a record breaking excursion and to minimize inconveniences. Four special trains are planned to depart Thursday morning for Columbus and more can be added if needed.

Pan Coshocton Columbus

Big Crop of Berries Proves Blackberries Abundant This Year

Report from the region notes a bountiful blackberry season aided by recent rains. Bushes and roadside patches show lucious fruit ripening in sunny weather, dispelling earlier fears of failure. Estimates suggest thousands of bushels will be produced in the county.

Man Freed On Recognizance After Census Interrogation

An Aransas County man arrested last week for refusing to answer census questions appeared before U S Commissioner Chandler and was released on his own recognizance after a preliminary hearing. The case was bound over to the federal grand jury on probable cause.

Antsville Sohn Krimbertey Unasheeton United States Chandler Tatar

Grace church service features choir music and solo by Miss McCain

The Grace church evening service highlighted a rich music program with anthems by the choir, a flawless solo by Miss Bessie McCain, a duet by Mr. and Mrs. Witcox, and a choir quartet. Rev Dr Toland delivered a brief closing talk.

Grace ‘Church Bessie McCain

Pension Raised for James Barret in Mohawk Village

James Barret of Mohawk Village is granted a pension increase from 8.4 to 12 dollars per month dating from July 12. He served in Company G, 142nd Ohio during the war. Attorney M. W. Wimmer represents the case.

James Barret Mohawk Village Barrett One Hundred and Forty-second Ohio M. W. Wimmer

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