State to pay half for Walhonding embankment aid
The Columbus Press Post reports the state emergency board approved funds including 5000 for the Walhonding levee near Coshocton with the county to raise an equal share. The embankment protects the Roscoe to Dresden canal route and water power income, with local commissioners seeking timely action as the measure awaits next Monday decision.
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Columbus Press Post
Coshocton
Dresden
Tomlinson
Licking County
Walhending
Walbonding River
Six Mile Dam
Roscoe
Board of Public Works
Lybarger
F. E. Pomerene
Ed. Wilson
Geidel
Columbus
Walhonding Valley
Local enlistment and fair preparations in Ohio
Edward Blachson of Coshocton enlisted in the regular army at Zanesville this morning and will join the unit serving in the Philippines. Nearby residents include John JA Blackson and Perry Blachson on Brower Avenue. The Ettks committee reports progress on the Midway and carnival tied to the county fair with several attractions booked, promising one of the region’s best shows.
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Edward Blachson
Coshocten
Philippines
John JA. Blackson
Perry Blachson
Brower Avenue
Eixks
Ohi
Diphtheria Case Triggers City Quarantine
Health Officer Foster was notified Thursday that a diphtheria case has developed in the city. He ordered a strict quarantine, which is now in force. The patient is not seriously ill and the case is not considered dangerous.
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Foster
Wiring Forbes Building for 75 Light Fixture Cable
Workmen from the electric light company began wiring the Forbes building to hang a cable supporting 75 incandescent lights. They aim to finish soon so the lights may be used next week.
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Electric Light Company
Forbes
Made The President At Eightieth Ohio Reunion
W H Robinson of this place was elected president of the regimental organization at the Canal Dover reunion. Coshocton was chosen as the site for the next gathering with the date to be set by local committee.
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Eightieth Ohio
Canal Dover
W. H. Robinson
Coshocton
Rice Fields Flooded and Camp Discipline Tightens
Special correspondence from Sax Fesexaxpo dated August 2 reports heavy rain flooding rice fields over miles, water receding, and clear weather. The author notes target practice, reassignment after 21 weeks as orderly, and expected campaigning after the rainy season. Several guards are court martialed for offenses including sleeping at post with punishments up to one year in Bilhibide prison and fines. Harvey B. Davis.
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Sax Fesexaxpo
P. i
Bilhibide
Harvey B. Davis
New Pan Handle Box Car Promises Carrier Advances
The Pan Handle tests a new box car design with an iron frame and gondola style lower section plus vertical siding on the top. It features three inch horizontal siding, stiffened by check blocks, and claims notable advantages without changes in size or weight. Observers praise it as a future standard for box cars.
Enterprising Thief Steals Chickens From Lenhart Probst Residence
Lenhart Probst of 126 North Second Street lost 26 chickens Wednesday night. He sat on the veranda until 9 o clock when a thief entered quietly and took the pick of the stock. Several coops nearby have been raided recently with no witnesses or clear suspects.
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Lenhart Probst
North Second Street
Lenhart
Charles Boden Named Cashier of Newcomerstown National
Charles Boden of the Central National Bank in Cambibee, noted for his prior service as bank examiner, is appointed cashier of the Newcomerstown National when the institution opens for business. He is a well known traveler who has frequently visited the city.
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Charles Boden
Central National Bar
Cambibee
Newcomerstown National
Bank
Teachers' examination in Walnut street building
A teachers' examination is being conducted in the Walnut street building with seven applicants present. Two are young women. Examiner J. A. Price, a law student at the state university, has come from Columbus to supervise his portion of the examination.
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Walnut Street
J. A. Price
Law School of the State University
Columbus
Auditor Speckman Works On County School Statistics
Auditor Speckman is compiling a report on school statistics as townships send in figures. He expects completion once the remaining townships in the county submit their data, with all others reporting earlier this week.
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Speckman
Newcomerstown Boundary Committee Named
At the North Ohio M. E. conference meeting in Delaware on Friday a committee was appointed to work with the East Ohio conference on the Newcomerstown boundary. Members: Revs. G. A Reeder W. F. Whitlock A. Pollock E. T. Hegerman J. F. Smith.
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North Ohio
M. E
Delaware
East Ohio
Newcomerstown
G. A Reeder
W. F. Whitlock
A. Pollock
E. T. Hegerman
J. F. Smith
Revival of Millersburg B and O line to Cambridge discussed
The old plan to extend the Millersburg branch of the B and O through Coshocton to Cambridge has been revived and is attracting attention along the proposed route. If true, the rumors could bring significant impact to Cambridge according to the Cambridge Times.
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Millersburg
Coshocton
Cambridge
Cambridge Times
Advance in Wages at Houston Hay Axle Company
Coshocton locals cheer as Houston Hay Axle company plans a wage increase for employees starting October 1. Exact amount and headcount not yet announced, but expected to cover a substantial number of workers amid improving business conditions. Local merchants anticipate boosted trade from the wage raise.
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Coshocton
Houston Hay Axle Company
Bicycle races reward prizes at Coshocton fair
Merchandise prizes will be awarded for two bicycle races at the fair on October 11. The mile open event offers $25 worth of merchandise to the winner, $15 to the second, and $10 to the third. the Coshocton county three mile race awards $20 to the first, $10 to the second, and $5 to the third. Winners may choose any merchandise. Secretary Boyd is distributing entry blanks to leading wheelmen today.
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Coshocton
Boyd
Sam M. Jones to Speak in City Hall September 17
Ohio governor candidate Sam M. Jones will address the public at Toledo City Hall on Wednesday evening September 17, promoting a non partisan platform. The mailing was received by The Age in a postal card from a slave era era context.
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Office of the Age
Horror DaiLy Age
Sam M. Jones
Ohio
Methodist church construction under way at Eighth and Walnut
Contractor Jones has begun work on the Methodist Protestant church at Eighth and Walnut. Excavation is progressing and wall construction started today. Treverend Fisher and the contractor aim to enclose the building by Christmas and will push to meet that deadline.
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Jones
Eighth and
Walnut Streets
Treverend Fisher
Drier Wagon Accident Near Cas_sanzham Mines
A drier for Ss W Snyder & Son broke loose on a hill near Cas sanzham mines Saturday afternoon. The harness failed the nurse fled from the shafts. the wagon was damaged requiring a town call for a replacement. No injuries were reported.
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Ss. W. Snyder & Son
Cassanzham
Freight wreck delays Walhonding Valley train several hours
The Walhonding Valley line was halted for five hours Saturday after a freight wreck at Brink Haven. A public sale for William Phillips near Wakatomika moved from October 5 to October 3. Attorney T C Roche will take depositions in the Didinger and Lockard suit in common pleas court.
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Brink Haven
William Phillips
Wakatomika
T. C. Roche
Shreve
Didinger & Lockard
Common Pleas Court
Ruling Interprets Schoolbook Substitution Rule
State School Commissioner Bonebrake rules that after a book is adopted a new substitute replaces the old one for the portion of the five year period not yet served. The decision, prompted by Cleveland schools, clarifies the meaning of substitution under the schoolbook law.
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Cleveland
Bonebrake
Board of Education
A Sermon on Fools by Rev Hunt at Presbyterian
Rev Wm E Hunt preached on fools at the Presbyterian Church Sunday morning delivering a strong and interesting sermon. Large congregation and favorable comment followed.
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Wm. E. Hunt
Presbyterian Church
Professor Price
Roscoe
United Brethren Church
Fair
Cambridge
Mr. Jacobs
Grace M. E. Church
Trinity Episcopal Church
Samuel Lamberson
Professor Evans
Probate and court actions in Coshocton and surrounding area
Will and probate notices for William R Hall Gilbert Kirker and Tramilton Meek. hearing set September 30. Adjudication of C D Forney insane. Common Pleas suits Shaefer v Lockard on a 124.94 note. Coshocton Mfg Co v Weisner. Real estate transfers include Philips to P C C St L railroad 25 100 acres and Martter to Schaich lot 942 Coshocton for 82 dollars.
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William R. Hall
Roy Hockenbrough
Ohio Institution For the Deaf and Dumb
Gilbert Kirker
Tramilton Meek
William Shaefer
John and
Isaac Lockard
Coshocton Manufacturing Company
Andy Weisner
Ralph §. Philips
P. C. C.& St. L. Railroad Company
Franklin Township
Mary V. Martter
Anna B. Schaich
Coshocton
Mayor Cassingham Returns From New York Wedding
A crowd of about 150 gathered at Panhiancile station to greet Mayor Cassingham and his bride returning from New York. The wedding party was escorted to a waiting carriage and driven to J. W. Cassingham’s home where they will reside for now. The homecoming was described as a glad occasion for the city’s chief magistrate.
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Cassingham
New York
Panhiancile
J. W. Cassingham
Miller's head baker resigns and moves to Newark
Herman Unteed, long time head baker at Miller's, resigned his post and left Sunday for Newark to accept a similar role with Patrick Flannigan.
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Herman Unteed
Miller's
Newark
Patrick Flannigan
Roscoe Republicans Nominate Land Appraiser Candidate
The Jackson township Republicans held a convention in Roscoe on Saturday and nominated Daniel Winklepieck for land appraiser.
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Jackson Township
Roscoe
Daniel Winklepieck
The Age Printery advertisement promotes job work services
The notice advertises finishing and printing services offered by The Age Printery. It emphasizes quick return times and professional handling of job work tasks for customers seeking reliable printing solutions.
Jewett Street Car Works Weigh Move and Expansion
The Jewett street car company discussed relocating its plant with the board of trade but no further action has been reported. The firm, employing about seventy, is building high quality cars for Cleveland and Cincinnati, earning a reputation for fine street cars despite small size.
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Jewett Street Car Company
Board of Trade
Dennison
Jewett Street Car Works
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Three defendants faced light sentences in Oxford docket
Judge Eason rapidly cleared the opt al docket on Friday afternoon. Charles Biers, sent to jail in August, was indicted for three offenses. pleading guilty to one led to hard labor in the penn for three years. Bert Marlatt, who pleaded horse stealing, was sent to the reformatory pending final punishment determination.
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Charles Biers
Oxford
Adhoc
Eason
Penn
Bert Marlatt
Reformatory
Death of a Missionary Reverend W C at age 42
The obituary notes the death of Reverend W C a missionary educated at Gross Batanga in Africa. He died August 9 from rheumatism likely affecting the heart after a short illness. He served a Presbyterian church here during a visit to the land and leaves one child. He was about 42 and connected to Mrs Crouch near Roscoe and a cousin of Wm in town.
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W. C
Gross Batanga
Africa
She
Roscoe
Wheelmen Clash on Fair Day Injure Two Riders
A crowd of wheelmen collided on the fair day track. James Whites, an employee of Tuscarora on Orange street, suffered a severe facial cut and lip injury along with a scratched bruised face. He limped away with a sprained leg. A second rider, a man named Boyer of 610 Vine street, also went down and had a broken wheel.
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James Whemploye
Tuscarora
Orange Street
Boy & Yer
Vine Street
Health Officer's Report on City Illnesses
Doctor Foster sent a weekly health report to the state health board. Two people in the city have diphtheria and four have scarlet fever. One death from typhoid fever occurred. Two new typhoid cases were reported by the attending physician yesterday evening.
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Doctor Foster
State Ben of Health
Miners Recovering After Accidents At Coshocton And Mo Mines
Charles Anderson recovers after a fall at Coshocton No 2 mine and is walking though weak. Mathew Hamilton, with severe injuries at Mo mines last week, remains ill and will be unavailable for work for some time.
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Charles Anderson
Coshocton
Mathew Hamilton
Rails laid on Cleveland to Toledo line aided by purchase
The Wheeling and Lake purchase of 70 pound steel rails is reported to be laid between Cleveland and Cosh stead through Massillon and Toledo. The new division is promised soon.
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Wheeling & Lake Erie
Cleveland, Canton & Southern
Cleveland
Wheeling & Lake Pany
Cosh
Massillon
Toledo
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