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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1899
Page
7
Nov 28 at a church in this place a chandelier fell during evening services causing a large fire and carpet damage before extinguished. The building and contents are insured. Other items report communion services, visits, travel, coal mine accident near Union county, and various community notices across several towns.
Names of residents and visitors appear in a village round up. Alfie Nelson Bessie Nelson Robert Ling Lane Kirk Mrs Katie Payne Miss Park Miss Maude Mohler and others are noted visiting and calling in Coshocton Uhrichsville Avondale and surrounding areas. A church event led by Rev Strete is mentioned.
Mrs. Alex Cochran remains unconscious after a catalytic stroke and cannot speak. Martin Beard and his mother assist with her care in Cohoeton while Mr. and Mrs. Oranze Richard support their daughter Mrs Shrigsey in Coshoeton who suffers typhoid. A Thanksgiving event occurred at the Bestian Union church with local families visiting. Claude Clark of Netlie visited his parents G. W. Clark and family on Sunday.
Sunday school and church activities noted with a special Thanksgiving service planned for next Sunday evening. Local residents, visitors, and families are mentioned attending funerals, visiting relatives, or traveling to nearby towns such as Dundee, Bradford, Coshocton, and Columbus. A shipment of hogs by J. Syler & Co. plus regional society meetings are listed.
A farmers institute will be held at Plaingetd December 20 and 21. G. Williams of Gustavus and J. W. Decker of the State university will be principal speakers. A number of well known farmers from the vicinity will take part.
Fragmentary text cites a claimed cure by E. Anderson and a product named Devagen No. 2 Furves Biock. The snippet mentions fever relief and health effects but provides no verifiable details or context about effectiveness or sources.
An advertisement claims a full 25 year researched system for heart and stomach ailments. It promotes Dr. Wiles' New and Complete Treatment with a curative elixir, tonic tablets, laxative pills and plasters. Readers are offered $7.50 worth of treatment tailored to their case with directions.
Dispatch from General Forestier-Walser notes unimportant Boer successes near Kimberley from November 18 to 23. Wounded include Captain Bodler Lieutenant Hawker and three troopers. Garrison health and water supply are good. Boers appear to be retreating south of Kimberley as General Cronje moves with about 3,000 men. reports say the Boers are vanishing and the enemy seems restless.
Chicago reports mixed stockers through to feeders and high grade cows with quotes for heifers and canners. Cleveland notes selective heavies and mixed sheep and lamb prices. Pittsburgh lists choice and prime cattle, mixed hogs and lambs with regional price ranges.
Our final shipment of Dresden Blankets arrives at old prices despite wool costs rising. Stock will last until year end, so buy now for durability and long service. Also offered is a different make priced at 3.00 per pair with four Cottsd Blankets qualities at 50, 60, 75 and 10 dollars per pair.
Short notice advertisement offers large hand made comforts filled with material priced at three dollars each, with a reference to ten dollars as a comparison. The text emphasizes affordability and home-made quality.
Announcement advertises a large stock of special wraps at 60 cents on the dollar, urging customers to buy during the opening of the Winter season. Emphasizes high appreciation and broad availability to please many buyers.
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