10 Oct 1907
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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1907
Page
1
The Coshocton council debated a new ordinance to replace the old volunteer fire department with a salaried force. Provisions discussed include a chief and two regulars earning 940 and 720 dollars annually, with potential for a separate ordinance if volunteers are retained.
Council considers establishing a chief and three regulars for a new volunteer fire department with salaries of 40 and 7700. A fire wagon arrives next week and service by November 4 is planned. The committee notes total annual expense around 5974.89, versus last year’s 845.19, and debates ordinance details while preparing for the Lee Addition plat and sewer petition.
Madang Jacoby and company travel from Canton to Cathertuon and stop at the Fark hotel. They plan a Grace church concert tonight at 7:40, sharing thoughts on concert life, travel, and the joy of performing as crowds are expected to give a warm reception.
A special to The Age reports Mrs. M H Jones died in Denver at 5 o clock Wednesday morning. Her husband Miles H Jones was at her side. Madge Hamilton, once a Goshenotn post office employee, was her known name. She was the daughter of the late Co C Hamilton, who died a year ago, and she married Miles H Jones last winter. Dread consumption hastened her decline. Burial details to be announced.
A large fire on Fourteenth Street drove more than five thousand people from their homes and threatened several blocks of tenement houses. About 125 trolley cars were destroyed and several people were injured.
Reported by TAR Columba Shidwick Yrehnick Mrs Chadwick is critically ill with pulse instability and restlessness. Doctors say recovery appears unlikely after a restless night and deteriorating condition. No further reliable details available from daily telegraph notes.
Wealthy young actor Schean Nariseinig seeks police protection after intruders break into his apartment and threaten him. Detectives pursue two men claimed to act for Marie Allie Muth’s defense fund, while painter Sigurd Schom is injured nearby. The suspects reportedly fled after the confrontation, with authorities reviewing security footage and witnesses.
A taxpayer argues for funding a rest room in the county court house basement to serve farmers and families. Witnesses mention preparatory work and associated costs, with supporters outlining possible locations and amenities while opposing views raise questions about expense and need.
A chaotic morning service at Healy Trinity saw a large church offering surpassing a million dollars, prompting a flood of funds cited as the largest single contribution in the church’s history. Families deny any linkage to the event being a suicide. investigators assess the scene and motives.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Thursday activities with scattered names and places. The text appears as garbled diary entries referencing events, locations, and times but lacks coherent facts, dates, or clear subjects to identify a specific incident or report.
By unanimous vote the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Ohio today granted a charter to the Coshocton Commandery. The number is sixty three.
A barn fire at Trumansburg early this morning killed two men, Lamont Marbor and Thomas Sarafeld, who were asleep inside. Nine horses perished in the blaze, which involved divers from nearby parks and hotels reacting to the incident.
Opening day at Coshocton race track draws around 500 in grandstand for pacing and trotting events. Horace Mj leads first heat with 2:40 trot, Joe Scriber wins 2:24 pace heat. poultry show, chick exhibitions, and Band parade accompany racing, with Coshocton Imperial Band delivering a full program under clear skies turning cool.
A suit filed against executors A. Hossel and Hoge Tesket Ward seeks 2949.70 plus interest from June 2005 on a promissory note of 1500 dated February 8. The case concerns the will of John Hesket and ongoing probate proceedings.
A chaotic scene near a craps game turns tragic as a man fatally shoots his wife and then kills himself in front of their two children. Police add extra officers Grant Gross, AT Shoman, Wm. Fayley, Tom McDermott, John Maxinning, and Tom Scott to cover the incident. A Newark man, intoxicated by alcohol, is arrested by Officer Gorman.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Mrs Goma Dvad and a wife, with references to Associated Dalles Chico and printing terms, but details are unreadable. The readable bits indicate a personal notice or obituary fragment with unclear context and dates.
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