Two Teachers Elected to High School Posts
A special school board meeting in Coshocton chose G W Warman to teach Latin and German and Wayre Swartz to teach English after Miss Jones and Miss Van Fleet declined due to better offers elsewhere. Warman is a Kenyon graduate from Gambier and Swartz is Wooster educated, son of Judge Swartz, with strong recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
J. W. Cassingham
Miss Jones
Youngstons
la Cross
Wis
Cleveland Board
Miss van Fleet
Cosmeton
G. W. Warman
Wayre Swartz
Warman
Kenyon College
Gambier High School
Elis
Ton
Swartz
Wooster
Coshocton
Wonster High School
State Board Sets Appraised Values for Nine Ohio Companies
The state board of appraisers fixes valuations for nine Ohio telecom firms. Notices inform company officials hearings will be scheduled to hear objections before September 1 when valuations must be certified to county auditors. The board will set hearing dates to suit company officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Appraisers of Express, Telegraph and Telephone Companies
Ohio
Three Weeks to Complete Cambridge Street Paving
Work on the Cambridge street paving proceeds with grating near completion and brick laying to begin Monday. The street will be finished as soon as possible and opened to travel in about three weeks.
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Cambridge
Shipped Away Steel From Dresden Sheet Mill
The Dresden sheet mill loaded bar steel for the Cambridge mill on Tuesday and ships have gone from eighteen other mills to operating mills. Coshocton works held steady awaiting orders while the community offers thanks to those who supported Marquis Farson during his illness and after his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dresden
Cambbridge
Coshocton
Garson
Marquis
Farson
Cunkies
Parson
FaMi.y
Death of Mrs. Mary A. Burd brings sorrow to families
Funeral notices report Mary A. Burd widow of Robert B. Burd died Friday morning at Avondale, heart disease. She leaves fourteen children, with twelve surviving: William J. Boyd Caldwell County Missouri, Tomas Hamilton Avondale, Samuel F. Boyd White Eyes Township, R. A. Boyd Marion, Mrs. Alexander Adams Keene, Mrs. James Elliott Millcreek, Mrs. Jobo Clark Jefferson Township, Daniel D. Boyd Coshocton, Mrs. J. E. Hamilton Avondale, Mrs. Samuel Crawford Bethlehem Township, Erastus Boyd Keene, Everett Boyd White Eyes. Funeral service by Rev. Mr. McCulloch at Keene M. E. church. interment at old Boyd homestead. The cortege left at 2 pm Sunday. Mrs. Boyd, born May 23, 1534, was known for church work and charity. she died at 184? years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Burd
Robert BR. Burd
White Erestuwastio
J. E. Hamilton
Avondale
Everet Boyd
White Yes Eowoship
McCulloweh
Keene M. E
Keene
James Elliout
Millcreek
Jobo Clark
Jeffersop
Daniel D. Boyd
Coshucton
J.E. Hamilton
Samuel Crawford
Bethlehem
Erastus Boyd
White Eres
Boyd
Childhope
Brall
Up the Lakes Summer Outings Reported
Mr and Mrs George A Hay and family join Mrs Pomerene and Miss Helen Pomerene for a three week to month lakes trip. The party who went up the lakes recently under C D Brooke’s guidance returned Saturday after a pleasant sojourn. Mr and Mrs C E Ransom occupy a cottage on Lake Erie in Ashtabula county for their summer outing with family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Hay
Pomerene
Helen Pomerene
C. D. Brooke
C. E. Ransom
Lake Erie
Ashtabula County
Millinery Opening Hosted by Miss Lucile Shaeffer
Miss Lucile Shaeffer held a millinery opening at her Locust Street home on Thursday afternoon. A group of playmates attended and presented miniature bats during a lively afternoon of social activity and fun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucile Shaeffer
Locust Street
Vine Street Grading Underway by John Hall Contractor
Contractor John Hall has started grading Vine and Cherry streets. Property owners along the streets agreed to improve their sidewalks soon after grading and want the work completed without delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hall
Vine
Cherry
Prosperity or Poverty Which Path For The Nation
The piece argues that prosperity was restored after 1896 under McKinley and the Republican Congress, contrasting it with the hardship of 1893 to 1897. It portrays Bryan as a pessimist and urges voters to re elect McKinley to sustain economic confidence and broad American prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coshocton County
W.J. Bryan
Mr. Bryan
America
McKinley
Bryan
Plains
William McKinley
Charley Gosser Sets Two Month European Itinerary
Charles F. Gosser departs New York aboard the Grosser Kurfurst for a two month European tour visiting London Paris Cologne Rhine towns including Weisbaden Heidelberg Lauterburg Strasburg Lucerne Interlaken Milan Venice Florence Rome and Naples He plans a Alpine journey via the Strasburg Interlaken route and a Pompeii and Vesuvius excursion before returning through the Mediterranean Straits of Gibraltar to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Gosser
New York
Grosser Kurfurst
Llord
London
Paris-Cologene
Rhine
Weisbaden
Heidelberg
Lauterburg
Strasburg
Lucern
Interlaken
Milan
Venice
Florence
Rome
Naples
Alps
Pompeii
Mt. Vesuvius
Mediterranean
Straits of Gibraltar
Atlantic
Waiting on Bond Bidders for Street Paving Contract
No date set for council meeting with Chestnut property owners to select paving material. Bond bidders led by W R Tadd Co of Cleveland hold the matter, with a pass down fine if bonds are not accepted. material will be chosen and contract let once bids are approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Chestnut Property
W.R. Tadd , Co
Cleveland
Handsome Roscoe Landscape Captured by Local Photographer
Clarence Hay of Hay & Loos photographed a striking Coshocton county scene above the Empire mill in Roscoe. The light revealed a panoramic valley with the Walhending river canal and aqueduct, yielding a landscape of rare beauty and thoughtful workmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Hay
Hay & Loos
Coshocton County
Empire Mill
Roscoe
Walhending
Lewisville
Steel magnates meet at Chicago issue production curb opinion
At a meeting of steel and iron magnates in Chicago the group issued a statement urging curtailment of demand if it exceeds production in any territory until market conditions improve. The opinion reflects a unified stance on managing supply.
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Chica#6
Parish church clears debt and funds improvements
Grace church congregation raised about $900 in a single day to wipe out the parsonage debt and fund painting and repairs. Rev. Dr. Toland organized the drive, boosting church membership over 700 and sparking strong support for his continued tenure in Coshocton. The event aligns with the Twentieth Century fund goals and coincides with a new long-term ministerial policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. BK
Toland
Methodist Episcopal Church
Doctor Toland
Asa Vole
Coshocten
East Ohio
Tere Doctor Toland
Grace Church
Coshocton
County reunion set for fairground despite commander's absence
The committee says Department Commander Mountfort cannot attend next Thursday due to National encampment reports. He will be represented by a staff member and hopes to visit later. Old soldiers and families from all parts of the county are invited. Attendees should bring baskets with typical good foods. Speakers are selected and engaging addresses promised.
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Mountfort
Pleasant Evening Honored Ladies at Chestnut Home
Mrs Sarah A Wilson and Mrs Frank E Pomerene hosted a sociable tea for friends at the Pomerene residence on Chestnut last Saturday. Attendants included Mrs William Hutchinson Mrs Chambers Mrs Johnson of Council Bluffs and several other guests among them Miss Louise Frew and Miss Emma Lee. Floral décor featured sweet peas and asparagus ferns in a well appointed dining room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah al. Wilson
Frank E. Pomerene
Pomerene
William Hutchinson
Chambers
Johnson
Council Bluffs, Jr
M.() Baker
Mary McClain
Louise
Delegates Named for County Republican Convention
The townships designate delegates and alternates for the county Republican convention. Cxswrn b delegates include D G Snyder and A Miller with alternates G B Luke and B F Schrieber. Irrrenson lists Capt E 2 Flaps and others with alternates W R Wilks and James McCoy. Oxford cites S A Stowe and Horace Davis with alternates Jus M McCullen and Benj Huff. Wake Eyes lists G Hamilton and M Mizer with alternates George Ferrer and A C Sandies. New Castle names Robert Cochran and Frederick Turner with alternates F O Garrison and P W Cornell. Crank presents delegates including Robert Graham and W J Henderson with A J Weatherwax chosen central committee member.
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Cononty
D. G. Snyder
Aidan
Miller
Luge
Jacob Miller
G. BR. Luke
B. F. Schrieber
Irrrenson
E. 2
Flaps
HH. Gaskill
D. JL Dawson
Alunzo Weller
James H. Walker
L. H. Hanger
Q. Moore
James Frederick
W. KB. McClure
John Fowler
D. W. Ling
EM. Wright
W. R. Wilks
James McCoy
Wm. Farquhar
Chris, Weller
Jacop Klein
Wm. T. Staunton
John P. Metcham
Lord Staats
Oxford
S. A. Stowe
Horace Davis
Frank Emmerson
O. W. Sergeant
F. A. Richmond
T. W. Culbertson
Smith Jones
Arno Babcock
John Glenn
D. Fletcher
M. McCullen
Benj. Huff
C. R. Loveless
N. J. Rehard
Alfred Rehard
G. Hamilton
M. Mizer
Jus. Blenderson
Well Powell
Jas. Park
A. F. Boyd
S. E. Boyd
George Ferrer
A.C. Sandies
Jonas Brown
Joe Henderson
J. D. Boyd
W. F. Park
Joe Lockard
New Castle
Robert Cochran
Fred’k Turner
Rob’t Giffen
Samuel Hagens
EN. Farmer
A. J. Garrison
F. W. Cochran
George W. Hoagland
F.O. Garrison
P. W. Cornell
Keefer Cochran
P.G. Lease
J. M. Rodgers
Warren Giffen
Wm. Sweitzer
C. E. Bell
Robert, Graham
W. J. Henderson
J. W. Willamson
James Duncan
L. B. Carr
A.J. Weatherwax
G. E B. Fos
J. W. Stanton
E.E. Weatherwax
Elmer Endsley
John Thorn
E. E. Teeling
A. Epley
C. W. Akins
James Fox
J. H. Johnson
A. J. Weatherwax
Central
Big Rain Storm Delays Travel Near Walhonding
Heavy rain swept the county north of the city Sunday evening, washing down hills and raising the Walhonding river about five feet by morning. The storm extended six miles south toward town. Charles Geidel stayed at Walhending overnight, while J P Forbes and H C Herbig, returning from Herbig-Cassingham farm in Forbes' automobile, remained for the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walhonding
Charles Geidel
Walhending
J. P. Forbes
H. C. Herbig
Herbig
Aged Plainfield Resident H. J. Hootman Dies
H. J. Hootman, longtime Plainfield resident, died Sunday night after a lung illness linked to cancer. He was 75, born and raised in Plainfield, survived by wife, three sons B. W., Andrew, and W. S. Hootman, all of Plainfield, and Mrs. L. T. Judd. Funeral services set for this afternoon at the Methodist Protestant church with Grand Army in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.J. Hootman
Plainfield
Methodist Protestant Church
Grand Army
Mr. Hootman
B. W. Hootman
Andrew Hoootman
W.S. Hootman
Republican Convention in Monroe Township August 4 at 6 p.m.
The Republicans of Monroe Township are called to convene at Spring Mountain on Saturday August 4 at 6 p.m. to elect delegates to the county convention. S. H. Buker serves as Central Committeeman. Also notes a classified ad for a first class general country store in a thriving town seeking a serious buyer with cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Township
Spring Mountain
S. H. Buker
Prominent farmer Thomas Graham Injured After Horse Incident
Thomas Graham of near Clark was thrown from a young horse last Friday morning and suffered significant head injuries. He will require several weeks to recover.
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Thomas Graham
Clark
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Express
Telephone and Telegraph Companies
Cambridge Street
Vine Street
Kansas City
Washington Star
Charley Gosser
Europe
Chestnut Street
F. E. Pomerene
Walhonding River
J. Hootman
Niowspapre
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