Tragic Collinwood School Fire Kills Many Children
A devastating fire at North Collinwood school in Cleveland on March 5 claimed the lives of numerous students as flames raced through the building. Reports detail locked doors and inadequate exits while janitors, teachers, and locals struggled to rescue trapped pupils before the structure collapsed into a charred ruin.
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Cleveland. O
North Collinwood
Collinwood
Fritz “Terteerhinset
Lake Shore
Teter
Helen
Fama
Weifer
Catherine Weiler
Miss Flek
Praeticatts
Coiled
Speekit
Kelley
Tame
Sctool
Chirk Sprung
Alvon
Ohio
Catherine Weller
Ill Fated School Pupil Recalls Locked Doors Fire
Mix Mervall Woll of North Third Street, former Collin wood resident, says Keeatodisaster yesterday trapped pupils as flames broke out. She describes doors bent and locked as claimed, and notes close ties with teachers who lost five students and knew many of the Tall a White Times on the Moat Vic.
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Mix Mervall Woll
North Third Street
Collinwood
Che Cieyohkind
Dames
Valuable horse nearly drowned near Stonecreek bog
A valuable horse rented to a man near Stonecreek escaped drowning when the driver, unable to cross the western canal due to high water, led the animal toward the canal’s south side. After a near plunge near the coffee house, the horse was rescued by bystanders and appeared well by Tuesday, having struggled in the water but kept its head above.
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Eleb
Robert
Stonecreek
Retun
Hunig
Oolfee House
Ian
Lelphia Times
Probate matters final accounts and hearings noted
Final account for estate at 1, BL Fis. hearing on March 16. G. Y D. Klein named administrator for the John Gardner estate. Will of Elijan Thomas admitted to probate. Geo. KE Roche appointed administrator of Jennie Jones estate.
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Lewis Taighninger
G. Y D. Klein
John Gardner
Elijan Thomas
Geo. Ke, Roche
Jennie Jone
Quit to Save Being Fired at the Children’s Home
W Chapman, once employed at the Children’s Home, quit voluntarily and was discharged by the board of trustees. Matron Nugent states Chapman’s conduct led to his removal after ongoing trouble with Miss Clara Sterling. The article warns Chapman’s alleged intoxication and treatment of Sterling, noting possible future testimony in a county investigation.
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Ft. W
Chapman
Miss Sterling
Lakely
Canal
Dover
County Option Bill in Law Signed by Harris
The Rose county local option measure became law as Governor Harris signed it and deposited the document with the secretary of state. Three pens were used to sign the bill including the word Andrew and the initials L and Harris. One pen goes to El Gabriel of Milford Center, a second to Isaiah H. Rose, the author, and a third to a Toledo woman.
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Columbus
Rose County
Harris
Andrew
el Gabriel
Milford Center
Temperance
Isaiah H. Rose
Marietta
Toledo
Allen’s Foot-Ease Insole Powder Advertisement Testimony
An old advertisement promotes ALLEN'S FOOT EASE powder for sore feet with claims of 30 000 testimonies. It notes a 25 cent price for druggists and warns against substitutes, offering a free trial package by mail from Allen Olmsted LeRoy N Y.
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Allen
Olmsted
LeRoy, N
Adams Horse Sale Brings Large Crowd and Satisfactory Prices
A Friday Adams horse sale drew a large crowd with brisk bidding from start to finish. Prices secured were satisfactory, marking the event as a successful auction in the community.
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Adams
Coshocton Children Stay Put at Canal Dover Home
Commissioners Pavis and Dixon concluded Coshocton children will remain at the Canal Dover home after visiting the site. They reported that despite initial concerns about treatment and disease, the children appeared cared for, fed well, and fond of Mr and Mrs Nugent, with no removal planned for now. They noted a single sick child and that no more Black children would be taken, though seven colored children remain under separate arrangements.
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Coshocton
Canal Dover
Newcomerstown
Davis
Dixon
Lemme
Wittsburg
Nugent
Thal
Mel
Conhocton County
Tack Incident Claimed at Children’s Home Probe
The Canal Dover Reporter reports a probe into conditions at the Children’s Home as Miss Clara Sterling faced charges over a tack incident with Sampson Fowler. Witnesses say she pressed a tack into his tongue, causing bleeding, while not piercing fully. The mayor’s docket lists a guilty plea to assault and battery, with the claim she merely threatened him with the tack.
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Pavis
Dixon
Natoy
Agaira
Times Office
Davis
Sterling Tunds
Tmsia Gathe
Hat
Sterling
Clara Sterling
Sampson Fowler
Wilkins
Coshocton County
Sampson Fowles
Fowler
John Wiggins
Jackson
Wilfilly
Board of Visitors
Canal Dover
Death and illness shift local posts in Pearl Ohio area
Pearl Ohio March 5 residents report a death from pneumonia Mrs Hannah Randles died after a brief illness Interment set for Sunday William Bender covers Chili post office duties during sickness Mrs G J Schoenberger dies from complications of fistula and pneumonia leaving husband two daughters two granddaughters and many relatives Interment planned at Kimball church March Sth Rev Morris officiating Other notes include visits from Mia Louisa Reed and mother of West Lafayette and Cora Thomas improving after illness
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Pearl
Hannah Randles
Here
William Bender
Chili
George Schoenberger
H. M. Ewing
Coshocton
John Olinger
Gray Hardware Co
Russell Everhart
Meredith Colege
Zanesville
G. J. Schoenberger
Kimball
Morris
Mia
Louisa Reed
West Lafayette
Cora Thomas
Corn Growers Hold Meeting in Coshocton
A Coshocton County Corn Growers Association gathering met Saturday evening in the Assembly Hall at the public library. New members joined and discussions covered seed corn selection, soil conditions, and methods to secure full crops. The group planned to lobby for a train stop to Columbus with expert growers to offer lectures and demonstrations aiding farmers.
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Coshocton County
Corn Growers’ Association
Assembly Hall
Coshocton
Columbus
Taia
County corn stowage meeting invited for March 22
The association announces a meeting in two weeks inviting all interested in corn stowing methods. The program will feature tests of seed corn in germinating boxes and invites attendance by those with reliable seed corn for sale.
Martin Farms Sold by Sheriff Under Execution
Sheriff Browning sold the Martin farms at Roscoe on Saturday to satisfy John M. Gee’s judgment for unpaid mortgages. The 210 acre Isteta farm fetched 310,000 as Solomon Lopp bought it. The Ricketts farm sold for 4,000 to Quincy Dawson, and the old Simpson farm brought 4,125, bought by Adam Rice.
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Sheriff Browning
John M. Gee
Joseph Martin
Roscoe
Isteta
Solomon Lopp
How Business Must Suffer in Caio West Indicator
A West Indicator note laments a local county option law forcing business closures in Caio until markets for groceries clothing and essentials fill. It argues brewing distilling autos grocers furniture makers and artists will suffer while newspapers crave murders riots and sensational crime to sell papers. It warns of losses to education and public funds as families suffer drink-related decline.
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Tre Rose
Caio
Ife
Lafayette
Tiverton Widow's Passage and Local Losses
Tiverton March 5 Isasec Holt aged 64 died at his residence February 27 from a stroke of apoplexy. Interment at Tiverton cemetery with services by Rev. Lewis G. Walker. Numerous tributes note his character and endearing qualities. Also reported are a son of Abraham Mizer arriving from Indiana, Frederick Fox under Dr Hahn care, and ongoing rain causing wheat damage, flooded cellars, and impassable public highways.
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Tiverton
Isasec Holt
Church of Christ
Lewis G. Walker
Danville
Jackson Mizer
Indiana
Abraham Mizer
Frederick Fox
J. EF. Hahn
Chili Couple Married In Local Ceremony
Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock Rev Jaecer pronounced the union of William Schumacher and Miss Minnie Nefes in Chili. The couple, both young locals, will establish their home among neighbors and friends.
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Chili
Jaecer
William Schumacher
Minnie Nefes
Tempest Agents Sear Localities For Manville Fire Wisher
Energetic agents are sought to sell Manville Fire Eating Wisher in all areas. Special case AR. H. W. Joone Manville Co Cleveland handles the campaign with focus on rapid distribution and strong field presence.
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Manville
Special
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