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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1903
Page
6
Hiram A. Taylor of DuBois Pennsylvania has discovered a five foot two inch thick corn vein spanning about a thousand acres. He leased mineral rights on several farms and prospecting involved drifting into the hill rather than drilling. Experts believe the vein covers thousands of acres and marks a surprising agricultural mineral find.
The Adams horse sale previously slated for Friday changes to Friday April 24. Dealers and bidders are advised to note the new date and attend at the usual location and time.
A rock weighing several tons fell on miner Clif Jackson at the Hudson mines while at work Monday. Four men lifted the stone with difficulty and split it to free him. Jackson, brought home in severe pain, is suspected of internal injuries and leg damage.
Five hundred men are repairing a Waterloo levee breach seventy miles above New Orleans. Water pours through an eighteen inch crawfish hole at the base risking flood of cotton, sugar, and truck lands in the area.
Geo M Ready of Indianapolis national organizer for the United Mine Workers was waylaid at North Fork last night and probably fatally injured. The report from Keystone, WoVa dated April 14 cites the assault as a serious strike on the labor group.
Dr. Newell Perry of New York, blinded at eight, has earned two degrees and studied at Munich. He now coaches about fifty Columbia University students in advanced mathematics, declares blindness fuels ambition, and plans to publish new theories after a three year stay abroad.
London correspondent reports Shamrock VII adapts from earlier models with deeper bilges and rounded overhangs to reduce pounding. The hull features a dipped bulb and increased wetted surface, with Watson and Fife confident the boat will be about ten minutes faster on a 30 mile course. Launch tentatively set for March 17.
At a Philadelphia ministers meeting plans for a new secular morning daily were outlined. The Poem Square Gazette will publish six days weekly without sporting news and with no ads on leading pages. Capital of 600000 dollars, 250000 preferred, smaller size, no yellow journalism, and Sabbath work to publish a Monday warning edition.
The New York Press reports a fad among American and English ultra fashionables who dine without tasting most dishes. Guests often refuse most courses, taking only lettuce and champagne while debate and conversation flourish without the usual relish.
John D. Cooper a Keene resident and veteran of the rebellion died at his home at 7 am after Brights disease. He was 59, a progressive businessman, member of Co. K 32nd Ohio, and served 1861 65. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm under G A R. survived by wife and two children Edward and Nettie.
Cam M Voorhees formerly from Coshoc ton and now a Columbus lawyer ran as a Democrat for councilman in his ward. The ward leans Republican by about 800 to 900 votes but he lost by 78 votes, drawing praise from friends who value his esteem in the capital city.
Wilkesbarre Pa April 20 Mitchell will set up headquarters on arrival in the anthracite region Monday. Three district boards plan sessions for Wilkes barre starting the day after. Secretary Wilson likely to accompany Mitchell to Wilkes barre. Easter Monday coal mines shut by foreign element. English speaking workers report but output insufficient to keep breakers going. Insurance adjusters arrive to assess Novelty Advertising company fire loss with F C Carrol N S King A G Sanderson and A Deatrick present. Mrs Snyder’s death follows completion of a new South Fourth street home. Miss Rosalie James returns to Bryn Mawr Pa to resume college work after visiting home.
An old medical ad explains symptoms of kidney and bladder disease and promotes Dr. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy as a cure. It cites back pain cloudy urine and urges use with sample bottles and druggist endorsements, mentioning Walter D. Miller of Delhi and Rondout New York.
A fragmentary Punch item mocks threats from a fictional land of spelling and the Tea Room diet. It jokes about a quick lunch being served outside a dissorted kitchen and questions who would plan such a calamitous “Kalloping” consumption with a satirical tone.
Col Charles Ford Sangster prominent Coshocton resident dies at his home in West Lafayette at 3 pm after a long illness. A Democrat who held county offices, he was born in Fairfax County Virginia on September 18 1810 and moved to Coshocton in 1849. He married Gore of Muskingum County and had seven children. Funeral services were held at his residence with Rev George Rainsberger officiating. Burial was at the Plainfield home cemetery. In Ironton a strike of a hundred men halted Detroit Southern extension work over $1.50 pay.
The article argues Mt Pelee's eruption has increased atmospheric dust worldwide, creating ideal lightning conductors. Professor Bryant warns Coshocton will see frequent and disastrous thunderstorms this summer due to the dust-filled air enhancing lightning.
Rev Woolbridge of Canton preached two sermons Sunday at the colored Baptist church marking the Easter observance.
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