Reunion of the Fifty-first Ohio veterans in Coshocton
Old soldiers gathered Friday for the Fifty-first Ohio reunion in Coshocton. Registration reached 107, flags were displayed, and veterans listened to Capt. J. M. Compton and speakers recount Civil War battles. The event featured band music, patriotic addresses, and a closing ceremony naming officers for the next gathering.
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Courthouse Park
Brita
Aple
Gluck
Major Platt
West iGafayette
J. M. Compton
Hamilton
Citizens’ Band
Coshocton
Cassidy
Santon
Compton
Gettysburg
Pickett
Yin Luin
Ntietam
Toc Dinion
Luc Gest
Gsaid
Gebbysburg
Confederacy
Fredericksburg
Sunday Observance Sermons Endorse Sabbath Rigor
Dr. C. Thompson of Columbus, secretary of the American Sunday League, preached at Grace M. E. Church, the Baptist, and the Presbyterian churches on Sunday. He urged stricter Sabbath observance and cited political economists claiming eight-hour workdays five days a week. He addressed the Ministerial association to promote League literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Thompson
Columbus
American Sunday League
Grace M
Thompson
Ministerial Association
Big Blaze Averted By Chance at Tin Shop Cellar
A large cellar fire under B. Coe's tin shop was halted by chance. Spontaneous combustion is suspected as smoke rose from a cooler around 8 PM Friday. Mr. Coe was in the store and noticed the blaze, preventing extensive damage from the oil stored below.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Coe
Star Route Carriers Bid to Reside on Route in Proposals
U S post office advertises four year bids for star routes with a requirement that carriers live along or near the routes to prevent speculative contracting. The notice lists routes with weekly and subcontract prices and describes a new delivery clause for mail to be placed in roadside boxes or bags by residents along the routes under specified rules.
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United States Post Office Department
All Star
Arry
Plainfield
Coshueion
New Castle
Walbundway
New Bealand
Baltic
Spring Mountain
Warsaw
Bakersville
New Suilford
Eack
Coshveton
Isleta
Peark
Coshocton
West Carlisle
Cooperdale
West Bedford
Cushoc
Millersburg
Star Route
Lue Ponte
Tne
Lee
Right at Rome Gray Hardware Co notes local moves
Local items report mingling news from Mrs Robertson's millinery to Typhoid cases Olive Walker at home on Orange. Prof Bryant moves to C B Land property South Eighth. J P Zerbe buys Lee Randles' livery barn to store goods. Egyptian lotus dazzles at Tyler's restaurant. Thayer Military band from Canton to play at the county fair. Mattie Bell enters Dr McDonald's dental office prepping for dental college. 8 o Divan moves family to 333 North Eighth. S W Snyder breaks ground for a new South Fourth residence. Gross moves from Ross to Speckman on North Ninth. Wheeling & Lake Erie announces Sunday excursions one fare. Mr Dimmer Mao to Cleveland for recovery, Will Shannon to Capton for cancer operation. Infant daughter of James Newton buried at Oak Ridge. John Swigert back to work at J B Callahan’s. John Brown of Conesville recovering from appendicitis. B B Connor moves from Cambridge to 117 South Fourth to start butchering. Charles L Peacock fills Mt Zion church appointment. Anonymous Tiverton item shelved. Dr W M Hamilton, James R R Stewart and several Coshocton residents attend Clark Presbyterian church dedication. Music by Mr Lamberson.
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Tiverton
Ube W
Clark Sunday
Me. Lamberson
Son of Henry Boyd in Keene township injured by wagon
George Boyd, oldest son of Henry Boyd, was crushed when he fell from a wagon as his father drove home from Cushocton. Near Miller school the front wheel passed over his chest. Dr. Frew attended him. By last evening his condition was improving and recovery was expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vweary Boyd
Keene Township
George
Mr. Boyd
Dr. Frew
Boyd
Display of pattern hats at Compton's Millinery store
Ladies invited to attend showing of latest hat novelties beginning Thursday Sept 29 at Compton's Millinery. Event promises fashionable headwear and new patterns for the season.
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Compton
Two Races Thursday at Small Crowd Pace Event
In a Thursday program, Daisy Parks won the 2:38 pace with Homer's rival Homer taking second and Amish Girl third. In the 2:50 trot Bellebring led early but Lot Smith surged to win with Fanny and Lady Axtel near the back as the field battled under a scarce grandstand crowd.
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Thursda
Nicholas
Daisy Parks
Zanesville
L. W.leotard
Bomer
Cbarlieg Sells
Lliyd
Homer
Daisy
Bellebring
Lady Axtel
Juan Shaw
D. A. Raiff
Sudden Summons Claims Aaron D Wells at 65
Aaron D Wells, a Civil War veteran and prominent local figure, died suddenly Monday at 4 15 am after a brief pneumonia illness. His wife and daughter Sue were notified by telegraph and traveled to Toledo, while Wells’s funeral services will be held at his residence Wednesday morning before burial in Plainefield. Surviving family includes widow B L Wells and daughter Sue.
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Aaron D. Wells
Syed
Mr.elis
Sue
Poledo
Lake
Howe
Mr. Wells
Bu Cgelock
Plafield
Coshocton Prominent Visitors Praised Countys Seat
J B Melfarland and O J Compton, noted farmers and stock raisers from Muskingum county, visited Mt Vernon area hosts Mt and Mrs R A Powellson. They reviewed Gambulon’s industries and changes, praising advances over recent years and the progressive spirit evident around Coshocton. One observer said Coshocton residents are proud of their county seat.
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J.B. Melfarland
O. J. Compton
RA. Powellson
Gambulon
Mau
Coshocton
Plane Factory Progressing in Boston
The boiler and engine for the Boston Plane Company factory arrived Saturday and are being installed. The firm received its charter from Delaware and officers were elected at Captain Compton's office Friday evening. Operation is expected by the first of the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Plane Company
Delaware
Compton
Wanted Cordwood for Coshocton Glass Co
An early 20th century style classifieds item seeks 200 to 500 loads of cornwood. Applicants should apply to Coshocton Glass Co in Coshocton with details.
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Coshocton Glass Co
Coshocton
The Insurance Man and Lead Pencils Moral Tale
A modern fable about an insurance agent who becomes a public official and sublets his clerkship to a corrupt partner nicknamed Lead Pencils. Voters uncover the scheme, rejects the duo, and elects an honest man as a lesson that public trust cannot be trifled.
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Ife
Treafver
Insurance Mag
McLent Ton
Aftee
Sockney
Ankte
New Schoolhouse Financed By Bonds Amid District Buildout
Five percent bonds totaling 4009 were sold yesterday to Woodsfield Bank at a premium of 10433. A lengthy district dispute ends as funds near completion, with 300 tuition money on hand and 43906 in the contingent fund. A new low-room building, 30 by 70 feet, is planned. expected delivery by January 1. The district now serves 56 children of school age.
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Lelse
Woodsfield Bank
Lbs
Relics on Display at C M Uty’s Store Draw Attention
Two historic artifacts attract crowds at the display window of C M Uty’s jewelry store. A portrait of the Fif ty-first Ohio, taken years ago at the courthouse, shows veterans who have passed away. Also shown is a sword presented to Colonel McIain by his officers after the capture of Stone River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Uty
Fifty-first Ohio
MciCiain
Millinery Opening Alert at Stewart Store
D R and Z E Stewart announce a millinery opening at their site opposite the courthouse for Thursday September 26, Friday 27, and Saturday 28. Doors open each day at 3.00 p m.
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D.R
Z. E Stewart
Public Sale Near Keene At Adams Residence
Public sale at Waldo T. Adams home fourteen miles north of Keene on Coshocton and Millersburg road Thursday October 2 at 1 o clock selling cattle sheep hogs and horses. Attend the annual fall opening of fine millinery Friday and Saturday September 27 and 28 at Mrs A J Lennar Wednesday September 24 Ernest H Eckert sale all horses vehicles harness and other livery stock will be sold.
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Waldo T. Adams
Keene, Op Coshocton
Millersburg Road
A. J. Lennar
Ernest H. Eckert
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Judge Voorhees
Lybarger
de. Tarapp
Ohio
W. King
Rose Batch
W. H. King
Magers
Ll. Stanley Mathews
R. W. McClain
Chas. Wood
McClain
Chica- Tasage
Stone River
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Russia
Manchuria
Japan
Formosa
Mr. Cassidy
Joseph Love
C. H. Glover
Aronpalt
Dr. St. Clair
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E. L. Lyvargero
Cyptaro Sempronio
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Schley
Sampson
San Liago
Sol Dtery
John Brown
Thrapp
West Lafayette
Flo
Smith
Sixteenth Army Corps
Machtoere
John A. Logan
Argoly
B. L. Gybaiger
Compo
J. N.collier
B.R Shaw
Wis
Bald
Aprdkurs
Ali Gis
Jugilia
Rome
The
Gray Hardware Company
Ming Ethel Stirake
Olive Walker
Aoe
Prof.Bryant
C. B. Land
South Eighth
J. P. Zerbe
Lee Randles’ Iivery
Tyler
al King
Blake V. Mixer
New Lexington
Stump
Thayer Military Band
Canton
Mattie Bell
Dr. McDonald
Ag A Dental College
Divan
Martinsburge
North Eighth
S. W. Snyder
South Fourth
J. K. Johnson
Gross
Hhis
Ross
Chestnut
Speckman
North Ninth
Wheeling & Lake Erie
Dimmermao
Cleveland
J.J. Shannon
Capton
Will Shannon
James Newton
Oak Ridge Cemetery
W. M. S Tamilton
John P. Swigert
J.B. Callahan
Conesville
Grant Hospital
David Davis
B. B. Connor
Cambridge
Mr. Connor
Charles L Peacock
Exiine
Mt. Zu
Henry Boyd
Wim
Lacy Axtel
D. Wells
Cordwood
Neliie Special School
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