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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1900
Page
1
John Sherretts, Pan Handle railroad worker, broke his left thigh when a handcar jumped the track near the Gravel Pit. He was carried to his Chestnut Street home for medical care after local residents and Doctor E. C. Carr attended him. A crew member was injured but not seriously, others bruised.
Cleveland dispatch says Wheeling & Lake Erie officers are drafting a new time card affecting the Zanesville division now called Cushocton South ro. Changes are expected to be minor to support general and special service to Zanesville with possible talks of reducing outward train service, though nothing official.
A man, who gave the name Mat thews, was injured Friday morning while tightening a bolt on a car set on the siding near Pan Handle station. The wrench slipped, striking his head on a timber and causing two ugly scalp wounds. He belongs to the Dennison repair gang. Doctor Carr treated the cuts.
The Coshocton rolling mill is officially renamed the American Sheet Steel company Coshocton works by New York management. Abundant orders on hand keep the mill busy, with many workers expected to return next week to reclaim former positions.
Seven of the twelve candidates passed the Boxwell examination conducted on April 7. The successful names include E. K. Roberts, Alice Gibson, Tileston Purdy, Allen Bower, I. M. Calhoun, H. C. Ashcraft, and J. W. Carr. The next examination is scheduled for May 5.
Our stock of fruit trees is never finer this spring. Come and buy true to Rome at reasonable prices. Carolina poplar trees plentiful and well sized. J W Almack's nursery 29 weet James Lear Manager rapa pen FRE HIVE.
A reader, signed as A Woman Voter, argues women lacked primaries voting access. She cites dirty polling places, alcohol on site, and time spent on house chores as barriers. She claims women would vote if primaries were fair and polls clean, then celebrate with outings instead of saloons.
Mrs Mary Batchelor widow of William Batchelor died Sunday at 6:00 am aged 75. Rev Wm E Hunt to conduct funeral services at the Presbyterian church at 10:36 am today. She suffered months from old age and the fire at her residence last week, which worsened her condition after relocation to G Lawrence’s home. She lived here many years and leaves many friends as a devoted Presbyterian.
At a noon Pan Handle arrival on Sunday a baggage man hauled from a station trunk belonging to a newly married man. Two old shoes nailed to the lid drew laughter as a label joked the owner had been worried. The comic scene entertained bystanders.
Workmen from Central Union, including W.A of the company’s Columbus electricians, are installing changes at the exchange to greatly improve service and attract more subscribers. Barber shops closed for Miss Bock funeral with services by Rev. Father Ross and burial at Oak Ridge cemetery.
Ruth Tish, four, died Thursday from scarlet fever. The funeral was held Friday afternoon at Oak Ridge Cemetery.
Mrs Joseph Scherer died at her home in Linton township after an illness lasting several months. She was sister to Mrs A Andrew Hartman Sr and aunt to Mrs Fred Wacner. Rev Father Ross conducted the funeral services Sunday. She was sixty years old.
On behalf of the bereaved family and sisters of the late William Renfrew we express heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy shown during illness and funeral obsequies. Mrs W W Renfrew and family.
Ameri can Sheet Steel company Coshocton plant will make regular paydays aligned with the calendar ending Jan. 12. Employee payments are listed for April 23 May 12 May 26 June 16 June 30 July 14 July 2 August 25 September 15 September 29 October 13 October 27 November 10 December 1 December 15 December 25 January 12. Occasional three week gaps occur when two payday weeks collide.
Marion Indiana notes include a guest visit by Peable Bogue to Will Timmons, a boy injured on Main street, and a marriage uniting Isaac V. Rolston and Jennie Oder. Also listed: cantata delay, Gamble Co groceries moved, Wheeling tram passengers, Brower wedding trip, wild ducks shot at Lake Erie, rough roads hinder Sunday trips, Peacock buying trip to Beaver Falls and relatives visit.
Ross Kirk, a QLICK WORK contractor, makes steady progress excavating the Gray building foundation. With ample tearos and a wagon leaving every two minutes, efforts to speed the work are futile due to haul length, as Mr. Gray aims to complete construction on the designated day without delay.
The Age office advertises rapid job printing on short notice with affordable pricing. Bring in your work and receive quoted prices from the printing department.
Supervisor H A Kasson names the census enumerators for Coshocton county with commissions to follow. The list includes Adams township Clarence E Powell Bakersville Bedford and Washington Thomas P Perkins Cooperdale Bethlehem John G Bantam Warsaw Clark Andrew J Weatherwax Metham Crawford Paris D Lake New Bedford Franklin Henry F Wagoner and more across several townships.
Manager Rhine of the Independent Paper Company on Thursday evening completed the installation of a handsome 150 horsepower engine at the plant in this place. The engine is expected to run the mill and any new machinery added later. The mill had been idle for a week after the old engine failed and a replacement was purchased and now operates.
Clifford Wilcox was arrested Saturday afternoon by Constable Jeffries after his wife Mrs. Wilcox accused him of nonsupport for herself and their child. Unable to post bond, he was jailed and slated for a Tuesday hearing in Squire Manner's court. The couple had been married about a year.
John Mooney aged resident of Franklin town ship died at his home near Franklin station early yesterday morning from Brights disease. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at Sacred Heart church conducted by Rev Father Ross with interment in South Lawn cemetery.
A young girl employed at the Iruit store in the opera house building was badly crushed when her hand was caught in the gearing of an ice cream freezer on Saturday morning. Dr McClain treated her and amputated part of one finger.
An examination for teachers in the Coshocton Union Schools will be held in the Coshocton High School building on Saturday May 3 1900 starting at 830 oclock. J M Yarnell R Pomeren F Fenron Board of Examiners.
Easter was observed in all city churches with large congregations and special programs. Grace church reported new members in the morning, while the Methodist Protestant held its final chapel service for the congregation. Trinity Episcopal, Cecil Memorial, Sacred Heart, Roscoe M E and others presented musical, liturgical, and Sunday school programs to enthusiastic crowds.
A mysterious shooting on Walnut Street near midnight Saturday left no witnesses. A man fired five shots at another man who fled toward Seventh Street and escaped. Several bystanders heard the shots and saw the man run.
The crowd near the Pan Handle passenger station saw a new fine passenger engine during a test run. The engine, a monster, pulled a long freight train with ease, signaling double headers may soon end on this division.
List of letters remaining unclaimed at Coshocton Ohio post office for week ending April 15 1900. Names include Mr Aichner Mr Craig Stone Co Auchelle Kershamer Mr John McCoy and W News. Those claiming must state Advertised and date of this list. C B McQua, P M.
An seven months old child of Mr and Mrs Levi Thornsley died at their home near the Drake mines Sunday morning. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon and interment in South Lawn.
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