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Local notes mix crime, religion, and farming
A long rural column reports porch thefts and bread loaves taken from Ben Banks, labor shortages, and community talk on farmers selling questionable meat. It notes May 25 death of Mother Powelson, a home break in by a thief, baptism events at Kimble church, temperance leaders, and upcoming services. Also mentions visitors, repairs, and a Bible quip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coshocton
Main Street
Mother Powelson
Knox County
Joab McCune
Moore
Hoak
John A. Thomas
Kimble Church
ULB
Rubb
Canal Dover
Union Chapel
Wash Norris
David Shie
Harry Rice
Osnaburg
Ohio
Calvin
Squire Geese
Will Boyd
John Hamilton
Johnson Boyd
Caldwell
Mr. Boyd
R. R. Boyd
Emma McCullough
Missouri
S.t. Park
White Eyes M. E
Rev. Hoak