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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1900
Page
14
Needham of the Wheeling and Erie company visited Friday to finalize a deal securing gravel land along the line near town. A large pit has been located and substantial ballast material has been taken, though the supply remains insufficient for all needs.
A Worcester report notes nine members of the Clark excursion party contracted smallpox aboard the steamer Jew Star and medical aid was provided though a doctor was initially discouraged. The message reflects fears of varioloid and delayed treatment.
A Tyler Southeastern rail wreck near Jacksonville results in the death of engineer Thomas Tipton and fatal injuries to Fireman W. Z. Thompson. The engine jumped the track causing the derailment and fire.
The Coshocton Oil & Gas Co. trial well on the Kline farm drilled by Joan Kissner reached salt water at 1040 feet with drilling stopped at 1076 feet. The venture is a tank duster and stockholders will decide at an upcoming meeting whether to test another point in the territory.
The Coshocton Woman's Club mourns the loss of Marietta Palmer a devoted member noted for intellect culture and a sympathetic heart. Her passing leaves a void in the club and related circles yet is tempered by the belief she rests in God's rest with the Morning Star guiding her.
Officials of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union appoint a committee to express the members' feelings on the loss of active coworker Mrs. Marietta M. Palmer. Palmer served as president for five years and was a devoted, inspiring leader in Coshocton. A heartfelt testimonial will be placed on union records honoring her memory.
Noah J. McClain and Seth McClain, minor children of the deceased Noah McClain, receive an original pension of 83 dollars per month from Nov 22 1897, with two dollars extra for each child. Guardian Banter D McClain filed the pension application noting Noah McClain served as lieutenant in Company H Ninety Seventh Ohio during the war.
London reports Lord Roberts arranging for an early advance with wide maneuvers. Boer scouts circle Ladysmith and raid Dewdorp, while Buller’s forces near Natal are tallied at about 18 000 by irregular horsemen. Colonial troops at Wepener reinforce defense amid cannonading and stockpiled ammunition conservatism.
The trans Atlantic travelers bureau in Jersey City and New York, begun twenty years ago by the Pennsylvania system, assists arriving passengers and buys tickets for European trips. Agents meet ships, handle baggage, arrange sleeping car reservations, and provide on demand guidance to onward travel, free of charge.
News from a Boer source at Wepener states four Boer guns were disabled and four commandants killed or wounded. A British sortie on Tuesday night captured a Boer gun and some prisoners. In Bluefields West Virginia a fight on the Norfolk and Western express injured seven, with three feared dead.
A broad, dubious advertisement touts Krause Headache Capsules and other Norman Lichty Co medicines. It includes testimonials from J W Hutchison Pleasantville Missouri and mentions free trials and mail order offers for silverware care products, with promises of harmlessness and guaranteed surprises.
An advertisement for DeWitt's Line Barly Risers from C. E. Anderson's Ding and Book Store promotes the pills as quick-acting and effective in cleansing the system and purifying the blood.
In the Cottonwood area south of Redding California a work train derailment killed three men and injured three others two of whom may die. Names listed include C W Green Frank Richards and Frank Resner all brakemen or section hand. The caboose and five flats left the track causing the fatalities and injuries.
Wonder powder claims to cure colds in 24 hours and ease feverishness headaches stomach troubles and teething disorders for sickly children. Sold by druggists 2 cents with free sample by mail to S Olmstead LeRoy New York.
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