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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1900
Page
16
Foreman Zimmers leads Canton Bridge Co crews to restore the span that collapsed into the Walhonding. A derrick will lift the new iron and recover bent remnants from the old superstructure. The project, costly beyond expectations, aims for completion as roads open for leisure use.
Contractor Adams plans quick completion of Walnut Street paving between Third and Cherry Streets. Work begins with brick laying between Hickory and Cherry, with foundations prepared and pavement between Third and Fourth opened promptly. A large crew is expected to push the project to speedy completion.
Warney Palmer near Bowman fell ill after an Easter eating spree counting thirty seven eggs and fifty seven in a day. He endured severe stomach trouble but is now not seriously ill and recovering. Rev J McLain conducted services at the Keene Presbyterian church Sunday morning. John Preetor Paris, who recently resigned, preached his farewell sermon.
Isaac Ferrers of Canal Lewisville advertised a farm for sale in The AGE Farmers' Wan column and found a buyer quickly. The feature serves as a free, mutual aid medium for farmers to learn each other's wants and exchange profits.
Rev C M Pallen will conduct services at St Marks Mill Creek Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
An ad notes cheap wallpaper and trimming free at C. E. Anderson's drug and book store. It also advertises a carload of choice seed oats white clipped priced at 373 cents per bushel from T. J. Hanary, City Mills.
Doctor F A Wernett reports his son Frank Wernett now in Evanston Wyoming plans to head to Alaska around mid June. He has been named secretary to the commissioner of courts in the St Michaels and Cape Nome district in a responsible post. Climate there is milder than the Klondike and his duties will keep him in a comfortable setting. Friends in this city rejoice at his success.
The funeral of William Trego of Cooperdale Coshocton county brother of Mrs GL A Parrish of this city will be held this morning at Cooperdale. He died last Sunday at his home from complications of diseases at age six he was a well known builder. Mr and Mrs Parrish left Monday to attend the funeral.
Dr. W. H. Kynett, proprietor of the Battle Creek looms, arrived and began installing looms in the Domestic Carpet Cleaning company's plant. Two looms will be installed and ready for operation soon.
Janitor Perry Pigman brought out the ladies housed in the courthouse basement for a park fountain cleanup. The fountain will be painted bright and clean, and water will be turned on in a few days.
Workers install handsome windows in the Methodist Protestant church with a Chicago craftsman arriving. The seating is ready and the church aims to dedicate on May 6, with Rev. Mr. Fisher and the congregation eager for completion within a week.
The Coshocton board of trade holds new manufacturing proposals until the rolling mill closes. Lot owners pay on time, though the balance is large and time lengthy. Once finished the board will push to make Coshocton a leading town in the region.
H D Denn slipped and fell while walking on the Morgan Run track injuring his right shoulder. His arm swelled with pain by Sunday morning. Dr Frew treated him and Denn returned to Cleveland Monday. No bones were broken.
The Seventeenth district Republicans nominated Melville Gillette of Licking county for congress by acclamation. Harry J. Hoover of Licking was chosen presidential elector, and John Huston Jr. and Wilson A. Korns were named to represent the district at the Republican National Convention in Philadelphia. Alternates named are George A. Faye and Ross W. Funk.
The Coskocton O71 & Gas company held a Wednesday meeting at Attorney McDowell's office. Shareholders were not discouraged as the Kline well produced only salt water. A second well was planned in Linton and Franklin townships, with the experiment limited to three wells.
Mr and Mrs L J Tisn and family extend thanks to those who aided through Ruths sickness and death and to Standard Advertising Company for floral remembrances. They commend all to the Blessed Master in their bereavement.
An ad notes wallpaper is cheaper than stated and urges proof by buying at C. E. Anderson's Drug and Book Store, 404 Main Street in No. 2 Forbes Block. Also asks where to go for undertaking, directing to Rose.
Ad reads wallpaper reduced to four cents a bolt at C. E. Anderson's drag and book store located at 404 Main Street. Sale emphasizes lower prices and local shopping options.
Town Topics covers local business notes and social events. J F Meek buys Dr J G Carr property on Chestnut Street for 73250. Foundations for new houses rise as builders expect a record year. E H Mathias of Tuscarawas and Miss Bertha C Frazier wed at Rev S A Fisher residence on Eighth Street. Jesse W Luos and Miss Elizabeth Teter marry at bride’s Roscoe home. House decorations include potted plants and cut flowers.
Mayor Cassingham postponed naming a fire chief after Tuesday's appointments citing a misunderstanding of the chief's term. With rules not at hand, the matter will be reconsidered at the next meeting. W. E. Ralls of Cushocton recently dedicated a Quincy granite monument in Keene cemetery on Rh. B. Finley’s family lot, said to be the finest in the cemetery.
A fragment notes C E Andersons Drug Store at 404 ain street with three registered pharmacists and a hint of German language. It asks where to buy furniture and mentions Rose and a product named HastenIt.
A traveling National Editorial Association party visits Vicksburg, Mississippi, recalling Grant's siege and Pemberton's surrender on July 4. General Stephen D. Lee reflects on wartime trials and postwar reconciliation as the cemetery and battlefield sites are described, including 16 556 Union soldiers buried there, many unknown.
The Vicksburg expedition travels to Baton Rouge then New Orleans with a civic welcome. A southern belle challenges race views as the party tours the sugar belt and Mississippi delta, noting plantation life and slave-era songs among workers.
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