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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1902
Page
4
A sweeping Kokomo revival directed by Rev. Henry Ostrom at Grace M. E. Church draws large crowds and inspires honesty in daily life. Merchants close shops early to allow employees to attend, and many attendees join the church amid payments on old debts.
An old advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for dull meals poor appetite bad taste torpid liver constipation headaches and bilious feelings. It claims the product will improve appetite cleanse and invigorate the stomach and regulate liver and bowels, sold by C. E. Anderson No 2 Forbes block.
The World reports Secretary Hay seeks Germany’s interpretation of a peace blockade of Venezuela. The United States will not recognize a blockade. Saturday’s test involves the Red Line steamer Caracas with U S flag seeking entry to La Guayra, with Dewey’s fleet prepared to ferry it past British and German warships.
A dismissive line about worn out remedies for kidney ailments exposes ongoing misery from kidney ills backaches headaches and urinary troubles. The passage hints at frustration with ineffective treatments and the daily toll on sufferers.
A Hamilton resident reports Doan's Kidney Pills relieved backache and kidney discomfort after using them from J G Schwartz drug store. The ad claims the remedy strengthens kidneys and banishes recurring pains, with other unnamed endorsements and price listed.
The Coshocton chapter of the American Insurance Union met at H J Harris store. Officers were elected for the year, and resolutions honored Joseph K Johnson, noting his death, insurance of $2000, and expressing sympathy to his wife and children.
A Wednesday night bowling contest at Parkview alleys featured Charles Pflegel and Harry Hildebrant facing William Seward and Henry Carnes. Seward and Carnes won four of six games to claim the ten dollar side bet.
The Fountain department store touts direct importation from foreign centers to offer lower prices all year. It claims a complete stock and superior goods, urging Coshocton residents to trade locally and benefit from business growth in Ohio's thriving small town.
A Toowoomba Gazette reader endorses Chacaversles Couge Remedy for a two month severe cough, claiming cure and recommending St-W Wockner. The remedy is sold by CK Anderson at Forbes block.
Fifty German Silver Club Handle umbrellas offered in a cloth case are priced at $250 each, a discount from the former $350. The ad promotes gold handle and pearl goods as high quality and reasonable, urging shoppers to see them in the store for Christmas gifts.
Coshocton shoppers are urged to visit The Fountain for a wide holiday selection of furs from 75 cents scarfs to $35 sable pieces and rugs sized 9x12 in Axminster and Royal Wilton. Special prices promise clear stock reduction and courteous service offering the best value for the budget.
In La Guayra government circles hope arbitration will settle the Venezuela dispute with England and Germany. President Castro declines to speak, but officials say arbitration would be welcomed with Bowen seen as the key to success if he can travel to Washington to consult with the German ambassador. Berlin reports the navy party seeks a decisive German role in Venezuela, viewing it as a chance to extend influence.
Washington reports the interstate commerce commission says US railways earned 1 711 754 200 in the year to June 30 1902 with net 695 616 795 after expenses Dividends rose by about 20 million while per mile measures stand at 8761 gross and 5661 operating expense The report notes growing railway consolidation and mentions McCabe Holly store and Dresden National Bank opening with 25000 capital John Hornung as cashier Also notes Frances Donohue recovering from illness.
The article traces how ancient peoples divided day and night into twelve hours, from Babylonian influence to Greek and Jewish adoption. It notes Rome’s sun dial around 203 BC, water clocks around 158 BC, wax candle timekeeping in early England, and the first precise mechanical clock circa AD 1250. It also contrasts day beginnings by nation and culture.
The tale recounts Sir Henry Holland boasting of failing to shoot pheasants near Sydney Smith and Smith’s witty reply about prescribing for them. It also notes a heated clash between Holland and lawyer Botus Smith over the value of their professions, ending with Smith’s remark that their trade does not make angels.
The Carpenters and Joiners local No 5265 met at Central labor hall Selby building and elected officers including President T M Fitzgerald and Vice President D S Norris. They adopted a new scale to take effect April 1 1903. Also notes a Charleston port collector appointment and other 1903 era items.
Berlin reports Secretary Hay’s note exempting American ships from part of the Venezuela blockade is well received by Germany. The foreign office says it poses no major issue and aligns with precedent from the Cretan blockade. An official notification will define ship status, Bowen’s message to Germany proposed arbitration without conditions.
Roland Burnham Molineux, acquitted of killing Mrs Katherine Adams, describes his four years of confinement in the Tombs and Sing Sing death house in a 1902 book The Room With the Little Door. Extracts cover last nights before execution, the death ritual, shared rituals among condemned men, and reflections on the Murderers Home Journal.
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