16 May 1885
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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1885
Page
1
Advertisements warn about insertion charges and unpaid subscriptions. News covers retirements in coal trade, skating rink croton oil incident, strikes by Morgan Run Coal Mines, visits between Nancy Richcreek and Harding county, and the Annual Board of Equalization. Also reports church services, G. A. R. meetings, pension restorations, rail line appraisals, and local court jury drawings.
The circuit court convened with Judges Follett Jenner and Albaugh. Cases include Morgan Run Coal vs Walker seeking tax injunction. Also probate of wills for Samuel Fenton Rebecca Lockard and Christian Ferenbaugh. Liquidations, deeds, and several marriage licenses listed. Local items report roller race results with Frank Davidson and Brown Taggart, May weddings, and wallpaper supplier advertisement.
Ada Pershing, once a bright student at the Pittsburgh Female College and wife of William Pershing, killed herself with a revolver after a failed marriage and looming separation. Her father Frank J. Longdon, a prominent Coshoeton and Wheeling agent, and her family mourn a beloved daughter described as cultured and beloved among peers.
A Sunday School concert for mission purposes is planned at Chalfant Sabbath School on May 24. Decoration ceremonies may be held at Chalfant Cemetery with adjournment to Dresden. Officials urge school attendance and threaten penalties for truants. Community notices cover petitions for a joint sub-district, mail route changes, local visits, and various town discussions.
The column notes political chatter in Tiverton township with Republican gains and a postmaster appointment, and mentions a leading candidate for Representative. It reports village beautification efforts in Spring Mountain, local illnesses and events, a new Polar Regions book by Leander Blackledge, and ads for flowers, cough remedy, fish, and maple syrup.
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