28 May 1875
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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1875
Page
1
A reflective poem recalling beloved hidden treasures and a child’s footsteps. The speaker imagines a barefoot patter and a bedtime kiss, listening for a footstep that no longer comes as the meadow hides the child away. The piece evokes memory, loss, and quiet longing.
Nellie faces pressure from Uncle Charles to marry Walter Grantley, a stylish suitor, but she loves him and argues for respect. Charles reveals looming ruin of his Baldwin house. Walter offers sympathy while Nell protects her inheritance and seeks a path through debt and trust.
Walter reveals James Nelson forged checks for fifteen years in the Baldwin warehouse. Nelson flees with ill gains, while Walter funds repairs and secures a new partnership. Walter proposes marriage to Nell and asks Mr Baldwin to join as partner, promising prosperity and a home.
Ohio lawmakers publish an act requiring road district supervisors to cut weeds burrs bushes and briars on public highways in July and August and turnpike managers to clear toll roads. Trustees of townships may sue turnpike companies for costs plus a 100 percent penalty. act takes effect July 1.
The text cites a Geghan law critic in Catholic circles and a Catholic Telegraph critique of Democratic loyalties in Ohio. It then details a Delaware probate dispute over whether a deceased wife’s property passes to her husband or her bloodline, with expert medical testimony on the newborn’s life and a jury verdict for Hall.
The Pioneer Press relays dispatches from multiple Minnesota localities indicating no grasshoppers in most districts, with only a few counties along the Minnesota River bend and a small Blue Earth area showing small, isolated infestations. No broad danger of damage expected this season.
Lake City Florida May 1 1881 Grey Beard a notorious Indian prisoner en route to St Augustine jumped from a moving train between Live Oak and Lake City. He was pursued and shot by a guard about a hundred yards from the track. The ball pierced his body above the waist and he died as the train left Sanderson two hours later.
The article cites Swan and Sayler noting a statute forbidding painting or affixing notices on buildings, fences, or trees without owner consent, except for sheriff auctions and legal notices. violations carry a fine of ten to fifty dollars and the act took effect April 17, 1867.
The fragment cites Prof Wilder giving instructions for eye dust burns and bleeding wounds, extinguishing methods, and poisoning cures such as vomiting for poison and coffee for opium cases. It also notes Senator Sherman in Cincinnati urging gold and silver as money bases, criticizing current government policy.
A narrator describes a tense confrontation at Mrs. Gilkens's home as a salesman pressures her into buying a copper wire high‑magnetism lightning rod amid a dire storm threat. A dog drives off, a pistol misfires, and Parsons proceeds to finalize a sale with the ominous note ready for signature.
A scanned editorial discusses alleged Democratic deception over state taxes and debt payments, criticizing bills like the Geghan Law and arguing the party trades religious freedom for votes. It contrasts Indiana Polis victory causes with Ohio politics and includes assorted vignettes on public behavior and social anecdotes.
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