Right of Way Pushed for Zanesville Line
Adamsville Register editor confirms plans for the Zanesville Adamsville Plainfield electric railway from Coshocton to Muskingum counties. Promoters expect 40 to 45 miles with feeder towns Cashdon Adamsville Plainfield, improving freight routes and street railway service for Coshocton and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zanesville, Adamsville & Cephreton
Jordan
Adamsville Register
Ace
Cashoden
Zanesville
Orsega
Adamsville
Plainfield
Muskingum County
Cusboctun
Coshucton
Muskingum
Coshocton
West Lafayette
Fair Ground
Main Street
Rescoe
Doctor Baker
Preneni
Petition for Zanesville-Cashocton Electric Railway Franchise
A petition to the county board of commissioners in Coshocton seeks a franchise for the Zanesville Cashocton Electric Railway Co to build a line along the public highway. The notice invites property owners along the proposed route to sign, stating no pecuniary interest but urging community benefit and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Rants Commissioners of
Curshocten Eounty
Zanesville
Cashocton Electric Railway Co
Seventh Anniversary of United American Mechanics
The United American Mechanics marks its seventh anniversary with a banquet planned for tomorrow evening at its quarters. Preparations aim to make this one of the most notable events in the city’s social calendar.
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United American Mechanic
Prote ‘Ition
Altair
County horse sale draws buyers from across region
Stockmen from all parts of the county attend the sale at John M. Adams stables. Buyers from Wathonding Valley Pan Handle and Wheeling handle business as good horses move at solid prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Adams
Wathonding Valley
Petition Drives Chestnut Street Asphalt Paving Plan
Property owners have signed the Chestnut Street paving petition with fewer than six more needed. L. K. Beech has the document in hand and works toward paving from Second Street to Ninth Street with asphalt.
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Chestnut Street
L. K. Beech
Second
Ninth
Two Moons This Month In March Announcement
February had no new moon but March will have two new moons per the officials of this sort. The extra moon stems from February losing a day this leap year, the last of the century, making a rare "fourth moon" occurrence not seen since 1866 and not expected again for a long time.
Sergeant M Farland's Claim for Back Pay
During the Spanish war Sergeant M Farland served in the Signal Corps as a first class sergeant but was unrecognized after settlement. He filed a government claim and Friday received notice from the War Department that it had been allowed. He now receives back pay of four dollars per month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferl Mc Faarland
Signal Corps
War Department
McFarland
One Federation Holds Meeting Aiming Larger Charter Membership
A One Federation gathering drew about 209 attendees Friday evening as the nnpen group expanded membership to about ten, with the charter kept open for late applicants. Sulivan attended and spoke, with brief remarks from other members. W. Sullivan of the United Mine Workers announced three invitation talks to miners on March 1 across different venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ue Nnpen
He. Sulavan
Theanon
Fy. W. Sullivan
Tinted Mine Workers
Hocking Valley
Nelsonvifle
Miners to Observe Eighth Hour Day Anniversary in Coshocton
Miners in Coshocton and vicinity will mark the third anniversary of the eight hour work day with a special observance on the last day of March. The mines will close for the event and a meeting will be held in the park if weather permits, otherwise in the opera house. John McBride and Tom Lewis will speak.
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Coshocton
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Haus
Oe ‘Sion
Opera House
John McBride
Tom Lewis
Faith in the field fuels Kilbuck oil craze
Reports say Kilbuck and nearby countryside bustle with oil fever as gas wells gush and oil streams flow. A prominent local claims belief in the field remains strong though current strikes are only encouraging, keeping fires burning in the minds of residents.
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Kilbuck
Alliaore
Canal Dover
Wheat Injuries Reported From February Conditions
The Ohio weather bulletin notes damage to the wheat crop from February conditions with limited snowfall and alternating freeze thaw cycles. Fruit trees show signs of change, peach orchards narrowly escaped as buds began in warmer weather. Crier and methias appear in good condition.
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Ohig Weather Bureau
Ciewer
Meéathias
Coshocton Art League Secures Permanent HQ in Hunt Building
The Coshocton Act league has secured permanent headquarters in the Hunt building. Members of the league will meet in these rooms. The class comprises league members and is not a distinct organization as might be inferred from it being published as the Coshocton Art club. The league is in the best possible condition and will soon take on added glories.
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Cosherton Act League
Hunt Building
Coshocton
Doctor Toland Receives Sausage Grinder Prank Gift
Reverend Toland of Grace M Eloeburch recounts choking incident at breakfast prompting a friend’s gift of a sausage grinder. A mysterious package and letters from a Mason named CLT Black and JL W. Toruwso reveal a playful, perilous exchange about civic fate and a promised “great benefactor” legacy.
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Toland
Grace M. Eloeburch
Luis
Weil
Ele
Mason
Bieokr
Captain Carl Richmann Arrives in Pretoria for government service
Captain Carl Richmann, United States, has arrived in Pretoria to serve as military aide to the government with the Veer army. He is known to Co shocten bots as adjutant general of the second army corps at Camp Alger Camp Meade and Camp McKenzie. The second note mentions a separate contract at Park Avenue for ALseigrist's new house with P M Ferrit awarded and work to start when weather allows.
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Carl Richmann
United States
Pretoria
South African Republic
Thas
Veer
Second Army Corps
Camp Alger
Camp Meade
Camp McKenzie
Don Alseigrist
Park Avenue
Blinn
P.M. Ferrit
Seven Hour Freight Wreck Ties Pittebury Pan Handle Line
A freight derailment near Conesville halted Pan Handle trains for seven hours as an engine and four boxcars left the rails. Dennison wreck crew repaired the site by midnight. the engine was damaged beyond use and the line reopened with trains resuming service. A telegraph office and a relief team were set up promptly to prevent further incidents.
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Pittebury
Pan Shandle
Conesvile
Conesville
Frags Wals Agitinot
Robinson
Caineer
Tieman
Dennison
W. W. McCullough
Cones, Ile
Leasing Land Quiet in Coal Region Draws Inquiry
The Cashewton coal company representatives were seen in the boat vicinity during land leasing talks. Local authorities failed to secure a full briefing as the matter remains quietly handled by Cashewton residents.
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DL Dal
Cashewton Coal Company
Enterpostig
Engineer Carlisle heads to Cahilonema Georgia for mine survey work
Engineer W. A. Carlisle travels to Cahilonema Georgia to survey at the Weld mine owned by the company led by General A. J. Warner. The firm begins plant installation and Carlisle’s work focuses on locating water power. A large capital investment is anticipated for regional development.
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W. A. Carlisle
Cahilonema
Weld
General A. J. Warner
Mr. Carlisle
Republican County Convention in Coshocton March 24
The Coshocton Republican Party invites delegates to a county convention in Coshocton on March 24 at 1 pm to choose delegates to the state convention and discuss other business. Representation is one delegate per forty votes for Nash and one for any fraction thereof. townships listed with apportionment. Central committee to meet at 10 am for organization.
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Coshocton
Walcome
Iien K. Nash
Sturover
Adlatiin
Rhoadee
Bedford
Bethlehem
Crawford
Franklin
Ack
Lafayette
New Castle
Jefferson
Linton
Monroe
Muilleree
Virginia
Washington
Republican County Central Committee
W. M. Sarry
A. P. SteEwart
Petition Urges Muskingum River Improvement for Steam Navigation
A Washington press dispatch reports Representative Van Voorhis introduced a petition from Muskingum county residents urging government action to widen and deepen the north branch of the Muskingum river from Zanesville to Dresden to permit steam vessel navigation. Hundreds of Dresden property owners signed, showing ongoing local interest in the project.
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Washington
van Voorhis
Muskingum County
Muskingum River
Zanesville
Dresden
Thought It Was Glycerine
John Miller son of Henry Miller of Elm street suffered a severe facial burn after mistaking a bottle for glycerine and applying it to his face The liquid contained carbolic acid causing immediate injury and pain prompting medical attention
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Miller
John Miller
Henry Miller
Elm Street
John
Johnson Host noted in Zanesville death obituary
Friends of Johnson Host were notified of his death on Monday afternoon at his home in Zanesville. He had suffered paralysis for months, leaving his lower limb disabled. Host was connected with the Dillon & Host furniture firm in Coshocton, where he earned many friends. His funeral will be held in Zanesville Thursday afternoon.
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Johnson
Zanesville
Host
Coshocton
Dillon & Host
Eleven New Rebeccas Initiated at Lodge Meeting
The Rebecca lodge admitted a class of eleven, seven women, at its last gathering. An appetizing hooch was served after the initiation. The lodge reports excellent condition and plans to add more members soon.
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Rebecca Lodge
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American Mechanics Room
M’farland
D. A. Sullivan
Ladies of the United Brethren Church
Washington Post
National
Killbuck
Coshecton Art League
Doctor Toland
JL W. Toruwso
Ruhmann
Deine
Ole Dennison
Jeffoon
Cashewton
Georgia
Engineer Carlisle
Republican County Convention
Congress
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