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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1900
Page
5
Avondale and nearby spots record a busy week with numerous visits from Dumpton Ohio Newcomerstown Coshocton and Toledo residents. Notable events include Library fund drive at M.E. church and garden party fundraisers. Local residents share greetings at several homes, with family visits noted in Bake rsvilles and surrounding communities.
Satur day visits in Newark include Miles Pit man and Dwight Reney. Miss Maggie Gamisic of Warsaw guests scoters. Reverend Hyatt of Warsaw conducts Presbyterian services with Mrs Hyatt. Bones pantry guests. Farmers Merchants telephone work near FraZersburg to be finished in two weeks. Lisewen and Citizers personnel overhaul central line. Charles Welling returns home after Perkins store stint in Coshocton. Mrs Boo H Cochran of Trinway visiting son Thomas E Cochran. White House proprietor Smith visiting relatives near Marion. Camp Sychar preparations occupy many families. Guy S Meek of Coshocton visits Dr Walter Cochran. Charles Pine called to Trinway for ill father. Bernard Preston ships stock from FraZersburg to East Liberty PA. Carpenters building at Welime shops for future parties. Heft carpentering in Newark. Ed White of Newark visits grandmother. Lon Roney in Seattle says he’ll be home soon. Current sick include Mr Heghes Mrs E G Lott and William Ramsay. Epworth League social this month at Miss Sarah Stetfee’s home. Sheriff Hedge handles Wednesday business. Surveyor Young Irish Ridge surveys work on tubs bought from Will Patton of Adam Heft. Schoolhouse repairs progress. yard and fence work at Masonic hall. Julie Anderson family from Perretown visiting Bradfield family Sunday.
The Keene community records a busy period with visitors from Dallas and Columbus, farm life notes, and local overnight stays. Edith Richard caught a 135 pounder on the Wathen, while holes along Wa Toa Road remain unfilled causing occasional hazards. Mrs. Maxwell plans to return September 1, and Mrs. J. Womack’s family enjoy a week with relatives.
Fragmentary article mentions individuals and family relations with scattered phrases about a concert and visit. Names like George Murras and Mrs Will Pian appear, but the text is largely garbled with few coherent facts or events to establish a clear summary.
Mary Davis of Coshocton visits sister Mrs J L Hamilton in Mount Vernon. Ed Lyons family with sister Mrs Edwards. Merrell Morford back from visit with aunt in Mount Vernon. D L Edwards spoke on foreign missions at Union. Festival Saturday evening with Caperdale band. J C Daugherty and J L Dickerson in Warsaw. Wealthy Anderson reported ill. Guerber and Harvey Thompson families from Sugar Creek visited Sunday. Many from here attended Chili installation services Sunday. Daniel Staker and Isleta residents visit son C G Staker.
Ambiguous notes report Agnes Carter and Clara Fouch of Franklin visiting friends this week. Dawsons hall is being furnished by Masterery workers. A new platform is being installed at the depot by Wacken to aid Pan Haudle patrons.
Aug 10 and Aug 11 updates from Plainfield note McKee's illness and visits by Mrs. Corder and Coshocton residents. Harry Stevenson and George McClain hostees, with J R Johnson’s family parties. Ladies of the M P church plan a lawn fete on church lawn Saturday evening Aug il.
In Aug at Evansburg threshing dominates. oats prevail though wheat is light. Nearby residents visit and host guests from Belmont, West Lafayette, Bakersfield, Coshocton, and Lick Run. Rose Hull shows slight improvement as Frank Nuris and Leech families spend time with relatives. Wesley festival succeeds despite cool weather.
Franklin guests include Mr Tidrick and family of Plainteid visiting M. A. Earnson. Adams & Sterrett based at Wills Creek shipping onions by the Sho. Mrs John L. Gomer of Adamsville visits Miss J. Marten. Lon Miller of Coshocton visits J. W. Miller at Unispice. Elisa West and wife of Coshocton visit Mr Salinger. Conesville band to host an ice cream supper. Patrons of Industry to meet at Franklin hall on Saturday evening August 11.
A Chicago inventor developed a new army canteen that keeps water cooler in heat and hotter in cold by a double shell and secret coating. Tests show the old canteen reaching 312 degrees in sun while the new stays around 12 degrees. in a 150 degree steam room the old heats to the boiling point whereas the new remains near 12 degrees.
Black Sinx Man W. B. Ward wins a record bounty in Rapid City with 352 pelts including 24 gray wolves and 78 coyotes. He earned 810 dollars at 2 per gray wolf and 1 per coyote, the largest in the west. Ward traps wolves, is said to use a secret prep, and plans for a return to Wolf River.
A fragmented critique praises the British officer in South Africa as superb in duty and patience while condemning colonial officers for lacking experience. It highlights courage and professional bearing, yet notes disillusionment with British officers' inexperience and questions about career ladders.
A Washington Star excerpt recalls a lively exchange at a livery stable debating future transport and meat scarcity. The speakers doubt cars will replace horses or threaten meat supplies, reflecting skepticism about technological and economic shifts.
Washington reports a grave Chinese situation with Conger messages and calls for protecting legations. Authorities discuss escort plans for ministers to Tien Tsin, while foreign legations consider leaving Peking and naval officers weigh troop landings and possible actions to secure the concrete safety of diplomats.
National and Senior League contests summarized with inning by inning results and notable lineups. The report lists multiple city games including Detroit versus Cleveland, Minneapolis versus Indianapolis, and Chicago versus Kansas City among others. Weather outlook: generally fair and warm for Ohio Indiana Kentucky and West Virginia on Friday.
An August 2 decree from Peking authorizes escort for foreign ministers traveling from Peking to Tien Tsin amid ongoing hostilities and anti Christian sentiment. The edict notes protection by foreign powers and mentions the tsung-li-yamen's role in safeguarding representatives.
British dispatches report Lord Roberts briefing from Pretoria as Ian Hamilton nears Rustenburg and Dewet groups cross the Vaal while Kitchener and Methuen press. Humbert II funeral rites draw 150,000 foreigners and 900 municipalities. Liberal signatories urged Kruger to concede a five year franchise, and Major Evans dies aboard the transport Sherman bringing home 23 soldiers. Topeka bank bailout invokes insolvency and asset details.
Market notes show fluctuating Chicago grain and livestock quotes with varied bids across cattle calves sheep and hogs. Prices list No 2 red wheat corn soybeans and regional figures for Texas Kansas and New York markets with mixed demand and several price ranges.
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