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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1905
Page
8
A town survey highlights fast growth as Gray Hardware receives twelve tons of white lead and vast paint supplies and Coshocton Hardware ships 895 pounds of paint. Railcar quantities of wire fence nails seed oil and sewer tile arrive to meet booming demand spurred by new construction and expansion.
The forecast calls for warmer, fair conditions across Ohio tonight and Thursday. No precipitation is expected as highs rise and humidity remains moderate.
December taxes are beginning to roll in heavily with Treasurer Clark and his force kept busy. Since mid October over $10 000 has been paid and the amount continues to rise. Probate court files first and final accounts for Haley W Crane Cephas Amore Leonard Amore Nina Strickland. Edward Stewart and Stella Meary licensed to marry. Edward Wright and Rachel Bryant also listed. Treasury draws show payments for prosecutor supplies and relief.
A local telegraph office notes an order from the district manager allowing free telegrams only to support the Russian Jewish sufferers fund. Money transfers should go through banks. The page also carries mixed ads for hats velvets and toilet goods, plus Masons notice and local service ads.
Peter Eckert stops using his large automobile on regular routes after trials. He will use it only for special demands such as fairs and crowded events. Returns did not justify operation, and gasoline costs were not covered. Car kept at barn for emergencies.
The late Robert Graham was laid to rest at Bloomfield Tuesday afternoon with Masonic rites. Four dozen members attended from Millersburg and several from the Coshocton lodge, along with local participants Mr. and Mrs. Fidward Standen and Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Gamble.
School board and church vestry join city council committee to study Seventh Street widening petitioned by about 800 citizens. Debate centers on keeping Walnut Street school yard impact to six feet, with a proposal to cut two feet from each lot along the block to even the burden. Plan to be refined at the next council meeting.
Probate Judge Donley and the Humane Society noted quick service in the Mary Gasper adoption matter. The seven year old, from Mrs. Minnie Wright, was to be adopted by Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Brown, formerly of Zaneaville, with the case expected to be decided soon, but no final adoption had appeared. Police Court records show Will Hartman fined for disorderly conduct and profane language after Officer Hawkins arrested him in the western city area. Coshocton Transfer and Storage moved their headquarters from Kirke barn to the Abbot’s Livery barns recently.
A widow in Canal Dover reports a large black hand appeared over her bed one night last week. She screamed as the object vanished and her son, Foust Neee, began crying before Mira Maurer rushed to enter the room.
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