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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1899
Page
14
December notices describe Christmas programs at the M. E. and M. P. churches, a town Christmas tree, and a public entertainment at Loder school. Community members mark birthdays, hosting meals, and visits with friends and relatives across towns including Bacon and Steubenville.
The fragment reports a child burned by hot water while a parent did laundry, a man Joseph Cox found dead near his home after dinner, and mentions of local residents moving farms and a wife of Mr Howlett, with names Aquilla Phillips and Tyrone reference.
Various small notes recount social visits in Dec across Conesville and nearby towns. Mentions a Christmas tree event at the church, plus residents relocating, visiting friends, and daily or weekend errands among families.
Miss Smith of Newark visited Mrs Anna Smith Hist Sunday. Scott was in Elwood on business. Mrs Taylor and daughter Winifred of Zanesville visit relatives this week. Astridt and Adelia Smith arrived Monday for a two weeks visit with their mother.
December reports note Miss Mary Steiner’s departure for Strasburg and Mrs. Lank Barrack visiting Coshocton. Death of Isaac Phillabaum, funeral at Temple cemetery, and Rev. A McCullough conducting. Also updates on sales, illnesses, new births, rail work, and community events including protracted meetings and a delayed postal service due to Denman bridge and cold weather.
Peary and Prof J A Price with wife of Columbus returned home for the holidays. Fred Feller of Boliver visits friends locally. Miss Laura Lorenz of Chili visited Coshocton with sister Mrs Pious. Mrs Coral Thomas of Baltic stayed with Crile family. Dr G W Crile of Cleveland visited parents. H M Ewing traveled to Coshocton. Isaac Philabaum buried at Clapboard church with Rev McCullough officiating. Bis Spied Buissfield notes various visits and a new sawmill purchase by Myers and Fox.
Sunday evening will be Christmas Eve and several city churches plan observances. The Presbyterian church hosts a Sunday school entertainment with a customary treat. Grace M E church prepares an elaborate Christmas Eve program for the Sunday school. The Methodist Protestant church will have services led by Rev S A Fisher with a Santa Claus Land event planned for Monday evening.
Builders rush the new Methodist Protestant church with walls framed and gables awaiting finish. Roof timbers are being set as favorable weather saves time and crews press to complete the structure.
The advertisement touts Dr King's New Law Pills as a remedy for stomach and liver disorders. It claims improved appetite digestion and energy with a focus on restoring health, offered at a low price in a local drugstore.
Reports from Manila and Washington confirm General Henry Lawton was killed at San Mateo near Manila while leading an attack on insurgents. His death followed a hard fighting march through Mariquina valley, with rapid rescue efforts by staff and cavalry. The War Department and President expressed grief, noting Lawton's bold, prudent career and his pursuit of Geronimo.
The Roscoe Improvement association held a Monday evening meeting to discuss future village projects. No action was taken yet but important developments are expected soon. Prominent members declined to reveal details or the parties involved, promising public disclosure in a short time.
Brakeman John Brooks was injured when two cars derailed near the freight depot. He stood on a car as it left the track, jumped to avoid a topple, and struck the ground, dislocating his wrist and cutting his nose. He will be off duty for a period.
Mrs Samuel McElwee died Saturday December 16 in Ohio after a life marked by devotion to church and charity. Born December 31 18 in Lancaster county Pennsylvania she moved to Ohio as a child living near Mount Vernon and later in New Castle Coshocton county. Widowed since 1S her surviving relatives include her husband a brother a niece and two nephews. A former student of Martinsburg and Delaware Female Seminaries she joined the Methodist Episcopal church early in life and remained active in good works. Funeral services were held at her home then at the Methodist church with Revs Smith and Jones and a choral selection.
The Christian Endeavor society of Adams Mills presents an entertainment titled The Old Maids' Convention at Dewey hall on Friday night. Admission is 15 cents.
Governor Pingree demanded resignations from Adjutant General Fred Ho Case Three Rivers Quartermaster General White Grand Rapids and Inspector Marsh Allegan amid grand jury findings on alleged sale of about 50000 dollars worth of military supplies to Illinois Supply Co for 910 600. He plans to urge a joint resolution to authorize attorney general Oren to sue for the money.
The piece discusses how rapid news spread to South African natives long before telegraph lines. It cites Majuba Hill 1881 and Clundi 1879 as examples and presents theories from vocal kaire languages to sunlit hilltop shouting and sound travel, rather than ironstone tapping or waterborne signals.
In modern times danger comes less from statesmen than from deep seated international jealousies and passions. Alongside widespread military preparations, peace rests less on morality than on self interest, economic strain, distrust, and the ruinous costs of war as nations remain armed for possible conflict.
A Georgia mule is praised for steadiness and precision in battle terms. The text compares its performance to firearms and artillery, claiming the animal never wastes ammunition and never misses its aim. It argues Britain should consider mules' role when judging regimental captures.
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