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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1905
Page
2
An indictment for murder was returned against Dr. LA Chiles in Norfolk Virginia connected to the death of Miss Baron Atkinson following an alleged criminal operation. An indictment also named James Franklin, former lover of Atkinson, as an accessory before the fact. The Chiles case is slated for trial on Dec 11.
A Chili area report recounts thefts and burglaries across nearby farms and businesses including Lorenz, Schoenberger, and Everhart. Notable items stolen include corn, blankets, turkeys, and tools. a cellar break at Fred Hothem’s and a store drawer raid at Loren. Bros. A separate note mentions deaths and gatherings, plus Thanksgiving services and hog prices rising locally.
Thanksgiving scenes report Coshocton families dining with Whittemores Shannon Overholts and others. Relatives entertained and visiting guests shared meals and sociable gatherings across Keene and Coshocton including church events and charity notes for upcoming lectures and services.
A sensational ad urges readers to stop fad dieting and seek Dr Kings Life Pills for liver and stomach relief. It claims prompt relief and quick cures, pricing 25 cents at local Coshocton store C. FE Alderson and Roscoe Olio store C. M. Ferguson, with a general guarantee and want ad emphasis.
George C. Jones once a prosperous merchant in Philadelphia died by self inflicted throat cutting at Germantown poor house. He had been reduced to charity after separating from his wife and son. Earlier he made two failed suicide attempts. Four years earlier his son left home to become a jockey under a famous racing man.
A historic patent remedy promotes a fast cold cure with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails. The box bears W. Grove’s signature and Daniel EK initials, indicating a branded patent medicine claim.
Local notes report a dog attack near West Bedford after a man was mauled while unhooking his team. Neighbors aided the injured man, the dog was killed nearby, and residents recall a tense incident following Thanksgiving week. Accosted by the animal, the man sought help as the dog pursued him toward his home. The event prompted concern in the small Ohio town.
Thanksgiving with T C Ramsey at Killbuck. Mrs George Johnson and daughter Grace join Mrs D W Johnson and Mrs W G Johnson and Mrs W G Goodinspnet. Mrs Jessie Dickerson and family visit Sproule family. Charles Hains of Newark visits friends. Mrs Wolford is very feeble.
Local items from Chestnut Ridge recount Thanksgiving visits, dinners, and social events at West Lafayette West Bedford Bloomfield Walhend Keene and Keene box social. A separate feature recounts Rev C T Moore of Harpersville N Y describing torture by cough and a claimed cure via Dr Kings New Discovery with trial bottle offered at area drug stores.
Floods from the Allegheny Monongahela and Ohio rivers receded in Pittsburgh Allegheny and McKeesport areas after cresting at 24 feet. The rapid rise threatened widespread damage but the waters passed Monday and relief efforts began.
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