Bridges Delayed by County Action and Debate
The county commissioners adjourned after a busy week without approving bond advertising or contract authorization. A public hearing revealed concerns over concrete mixing, pier count, and plan details from Wad dell Harrington, with a demand for full information from engineers. The Citizens committee urged haste to avoid rising material costs, planning another meeting later in the week.
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Citizens Committee
Waddel & Harrington
Hante
Board of Education Seeks Bond Vote for New High School
The Coshocton Board of Education set February 2 for a special election on a 65000 bond to build a new high school. The measure relies on current budget plans and no tax increase, citing annexation and growing enrollment as reasons. The bond would cover construction costs as the district expands to accommodate new territory and workers from the Crow plant influx.
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Coshocton
Board of Education
Lawrence Mahr Nearly Lost His Life in Howling Snow Storm
Lawrence Mahr, an Irish-born nearly fifty traveler walking from Philadelphia to Cincinnati, nearly died in a midwinter storm. After spending Friday night in Coshocton prison to warm, he continued toward Newcomerstown, battling wrecked paths, misguidance, freezing conditions, and a helping stranger who aided his progress before reaching safety.
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Lawrence Mahr
Coshocton Footsore
Walker Weston
City
Nate
Ireland
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Modern Woodmen Installation Brings Members and Family
About seven persons and their families attended the Modern Woodmen installation led by Wart Cotsul. The ceremony featured several officers including Conen, Henry Disses, Past Conan J T Lee, Advisor David Frazer, and others such as Harry Dencer and Chester Harris. Additional attendees listed were Dr J B Lower and J M Merriam.
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Conen
Henry Disses
Conan
J. T. Lee
David Frazer
Dierk
Harry Dencer
Wanker
A. C. Sandles
Sawort
Chester Harris
Igetcams
J. B. Lower
J. &. K. Merriam
Wantews
Fragments Describe Meeting and Initiation At Local Lodge
The record lists members and officers of a local lodge or fraternal group at a Tuesday evening gathering. Names include Merrell Teheaves, Macrua, Cornellan G. M Bible, George Ranimagard, Ernest Fiteh, J Wisenburg, Emma Matthew, and others. The text notes eight members were initiated into the order and garbled plans indicate attempts to admit new members in February.
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Matthew Trostes
George Raumegardier
Bia
J.B. Matthew
Oxeter
Atranre Mente
Mrs Florence Maybrick Engaged to Mr Charles Wagner
Mrs Florence Maybrick, who served fifteen years in an English prison for her husband James Maybrick’s murder, is reported engaged to Charles L Wagner who has managed her lecture tours since her return to America. She is forty seven, born in Mobile Alabama, daughter of banker William G Chandler.
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Florence Maybrick
English
Charles L. Wagner
America
Maybrick
Mobile
Ala
William G. Chandler
France
Germany
James Maybrick
Liverpool
England
ISM
Wagner
Chicago
Patriotic Orders and the Rebekahs Install Officers
Mrs. Wilbur Barton officiated at the Installathon ceremony at the Rebekah lodge Friday evening with Noble Guard and View Grand officers named including Mrs. Frank Forirr and Yrvieures BFiara Love Trustee. Joint installation with the Sons of Veterans and Sons of Veteran Auxiliary followed, with officers installed and speeches planned. lunch concluded the event.
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Wilbur Barton
Rebekah
Talludd
Noble Goard
Frank Forirr
View Grand
Doujeans
Boren
A. Rogers
Bfiara Love
Ratisad Blowster
Piresieten
Eile Bandora
Noble Gaurd
Feta Trewin
Lot
Mays Tater Dustite
Alive Carrell
Bea Menury
Mary Willams
Vourdeen
Noy Carnes
Hight
Wiee Grand
Tdm Smith Hh
Miers
Uhscripnors
Gippe
Wilk
Leulern Maeert
Warsaw Maccabees Install Their Officers
Warsaw Maccabees install their officers during a Monday night meeting with Commander Laveron presiding. Officers named include Gheet for thisMe Boo Clark and Past Commander Wook Wheeler. trustees and master positions listed. life benefit of 100 dollars noted for late Sir Kaduht Latin Harrati. Public Service Board monthly session also reported with no new business. Mrs Marie Dankworth injured her hand empting a basket. incident noted among routine city matters.
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Warsaw
Jat Wi
Kaplady
ORL
Seortiny
Kaduht
Norah Harrah
Sporadic Political Reflections and Local Notes
The column mixes political gossip with local happenings from Ohio. Mentions Cox and Sullivan, Green, and Burton, plus vivid riffs on reform, elections, and civic projects. A health ad touts Hall's Catarrh Cure, and funeral notices close with Robert Beall's service in West Lafayette.
Xmas Tree For Birds In Warmth Of Small Maid
A Sout Fourth street girl used Santa’s tree to help birds during the cold wave. She stripped the tree of its adornment and hung its boughs with food, showing generosity and thoughtfulness for the birds in harsh weather.
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Sout Fourth Street
Santa Claus
Good Roads federation formed in Columbus
The Ohio Good Roads federation emerged at a January 16 meeting in Columbus with about 200 enthusiasts. They urged the legislature to boost state road funds to 10,000 dollars per county annually and backed the Carrier bill proposing 50 million dollars in federal road aid. Officers named include President W. M. Hager of Cleveland and Secretary M. M. Maxwell of Cleveland among others.
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Columbus
Ohio Good Roads Federation
Ohio
W. M. Hager
Cleveland
M. M. Maxwell
Julius C. Stone
A. H. Huston
Jesse Taylor
Jamestown
Ashbrook
Mansfield
F. J. Fry
Tiffin
Dies Caressing Her Grand Child
Friends mourn Mrs. Nancy Thompkins of Lewisville after a sudden death at 8 30 PM on Friday while seated with a grandchild on her lap. Widow of Henry Thompkins, she was 69, born Nancy Baird, long resident near Lewisville, survived by seven children and three grandchildren. She was active in the Lewisville Baptist church.
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Nancy Thompkins
Gallal Lewisville
Thompkins
Elenry Thompkins
Jackson Townshirt
Nancy Baird
Lewisville
James C
Elmhearst
Cal
Beloved Women Laid to Rest in Separate Services
The funeral services for Mrs. John Clarke and Mrs. Charles Wagner were held Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Clarke’s service was at the Presbyterian church in Menostock with Rev. Hamilton, body laid at Oak Ridge Cemetery. Mrs. Wagner’s service occurred at her home on Chetart Street with Dr. Letingwell officiating. interment at Oak Ridge. Pallbearers included Mrs. Wagner’s six brothers. The notices include local ads for Mother Gray's Australian Leaf and DeWitt's Lysin for health. Nyack, N. Y., Jan. 16. Justice Tompkins ruled Thaw will be tried for mental condition in New York County.
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Joon Ol Clarke
Charles Wagsoner
Clarke
Presbyterian
Mene Ostock
Hamilton
Oak Ridge
Mra. Wagner
Chetart Street
Letingwell
Toledo
Joe
Mra. Walker
Nyack, N. W
Tompkins
Supreme Court
Harry K. Thaw
New York County
Doctor Thomen claims sweeping cures and diplomas for miracle treatments
A promotional text extols Dr Thomen as highly educated and experienced in hospitals and institutes nationwide. It promises direct bloodstream cures for catarrh bronchitis pneumonia and consumption and claims immediate lasting effects for liver stomach and bowel diseases. It also touts cures for nervous debility wanita disorders varicose veins kidney and bladder diseases blood poison heart and skin ailments and various nervous system conditions.
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Thomen
Fryt
Varicouele
Bright
Buainesa
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