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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1899
Page
1
Conesville Oct 1 1899 David Davis Republican candidate for county treasurer issues a letter defending his campaign against a partisan Democrat article. He asserts honesty in the race and criticizes false statements while urging citizens to judge on merit. The letter includes local endorsements from the Dawson family and others.
Miners employed by David Davis at Conesville certify that his mines stayed idle during the 1895 mining troubles and that no efforts were made to reopen them until a settlement was reached. The signatories include Dawson, Mrepsy, Wilcox, Murpey, Holmsworts, Harr, Crossley, DecouRsey, Geo-Horpswortu, Horpsworra, Zanis LaXHaM, GETwood, W. S. DosaMEL, Crawtorp, J.F. Mcrpay, J.W. WHEELER, ALEX PEPPER, J. W. Frecoor, TYENECLL, Alvin Frecoor, C. E. Bryant, Heser Bryant, Winus Larr, BALL H. THackKER, James PEPPER, J. R. Perrer, GEORGE PEPPER.
Tuscarawas township voters are urged to back Alex P. Stewart in the land appraiser contest. The candidate is described as a capable, principled citizen with sound real estate judgment and strict integrity, and urged to vote the straight Republican ticket.
Fragmented text describes a movement or action involving a Western Union context and a person named Roger. The readable clues suggest a closing payment or settlement, with unclear additional details about location or purpose.
Local notice records Lee Jennings and others from Colburn Ind as part of a message of goodwill. The piece mentions mutual friends and community connections in Coshocton with hints of a move or return and a theme tied to Colburn.
The Coshocton Rolling Mill is advancing rapidly as the board of trade and city leaders inspect the plant. President Beard explains that due to prior expenditures the company deserves part of the contract bonus. A motion to pay 5.00 of the 20 600 bonus is approved and two checks for 2300 are issued to Beard.
Newark dispatch reports Ar Carlisle of Spellacy Carlisle Coshocton leads the survey to finish the Columbus Newark electric railroad from Hebron to Newark. He is joined by County Surveyor Fred B Cully Charles Wells and others. The Hebron to Newark line would divide the land into 160 lots if Jewett car works locates in Newark.
Fragmentary local note describes Rev S A Fisher possibly arriving to work on a Methodist church on Walnut street with brick work ongoing. Mentions the brick contractor delay and foundation completion. Also references shell hickory nuts for sale and a news insert about an accident along a line with skull fragment found, but no fatalities reported. A Mansfield man connected to Fisher is noted.
Authorities issue a 25 dollar reward for the capture of John McCauley, jailed on attempted to kill charges. His father, never captured, is also wanted for involvement in the escape that sent the son to the jail.
Fragmented text references a Republican candidate and a political contest with unclear details. Names, dates, and locations are unreadable, offering only a rough sense of a campaign narrative without verifiable specifics.
The lodge reports phenomenal growth and plans to raise membership by 50 in the near future. A large list of candidates will be considered as part of this expansion. The text urges voters to support the straight Republican ticket.
Four young women entered the opera house and removed their hats during a performance. One lifted her seat, pulled out a Rough Rider hat, and placed it in the rack, freeing her hands for the rest of the evening. The others followed, approving the practical move.
Health Officer Foster was notified Monday of scarlet fever at the residence of James Wright on Fifth Street. The patient is an 11 year old girl. The house is quarantined and every effort will be made to prevent spread. The source of infection is not yet known.
Joseph Keagy reviewed the automobile plans from Newcomerstown map intended for the Bores and Lear Machine Company to build and test. The finish date remains uncertain with a goal to complete before winter as orders flood in. Candidate Roche issues a preemptive denial circular, signaling unusual fear in the campaign.
The Woman's club met with Mrs. Seth Snyder to hear papers on Reign of the Mings and Manchus China and Religious Thought and Life in China. Mrs. Frew and Mrs. Mortley spoke of the State Federation in Cincinnati and the Queen City’s hospitality. Also notes on Republican ticket and a call to vote for I. M. Smith for commissioner.
Letters from Capt E W James Capt John M Compton W A Slimebaugh praise Matthew Crawford as qualified to fill the probate judge role. They argue many prior judges in Coshocton were not lawyers and still served with credit, urging voters to consider ability and integrity over legal status. local newspaper opinions defend practical qualifications over legal profession.
Large quantities of corn are being hauled to the city. The Wheeling & Lake Erie reports new cabouses painted Fellow. A window was broken at Gross saloon on Main street during a scuffle Monday night. The supreme court rules deputy game wardens are not county officials. The Pan Handle did an enormous cattle business Sunday with 110 cars handled on the division. Contractor Kissner adds to his force at the Walhending embankment and progress is rapid. Betting on the election next Tuesday is mild in the city. Drilling on grassland is advancing and the well is due next week. The James well shows no decrease in pressure. A party of 20 prominent Democrats attended a WarSaw meeting Wednesday evening. Jimmy Rice of Canton, was the speaker. Some lost vehicles and gates from Halloween are still missing. damage seems greater than first believed. Mr. Carner, head of the company at the opera house, recalls Cyshoden years ago. Columbus hotels lists show reading Costosto politicians. well known Democrats and Republicans keep in close touch with their party leaders.
Mrs Jennie Bears wife of Charles Bears recently jailed seeks alimony claiming years of abuse and abandonment. The muddled text mentions a prison sentence and disputes over support, with unclear ties to local parties and a disputed Civil or criminal case.
Five men Andrew Lanima Samuel Sprague Samuel Jennings Gren Jennings and J G Jennings were involved in a drunken altercation at a Second street saloon Saturday night. Maple the prompt action officer prevented serious harm. All but J L Jennings appeared in police court Monday night and pleaded guilty to fighting. Each was assessed fines and costs by Mayor Cassingham and received warning remarks.
Superintendent Raiff oversees a large crew laying a 12 inch water pipe from wells by the Walhonding river to the pumping station. The line runs parallel to the old 10 inch main to serve growing demand, as the former line could not meet the increase in consumers.
The board discussed building an automobile with Detroit investor A. Iall and Keally Lear of Ma ye company. Forbes offered funds for construction, and Secretary Boyd was tasked with preparing collection papers. If the machine proves successful, Kealy and Lear will build it and a manufacturing company may be formed. The vote favored straight Republican ticket.
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