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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1899
Page
7
The vast Fostoria area, with 10 000 acres leased across Holmes County, pushes a deep 700 foot well near Killbuck. Gas and oil underlie the Coshocton region, with development funded by investers and tied to tank car delivery on a sidetrack.
J P Forbes returned from Toledo where he attended an Ohio Centennial commission meeting. He announced plans to request 1 million dollars from the state with 2500000 from federal and 750000 from Toledo toward a grand exposition. He said funds will enable a major, unprecedented exposition and the project will move forward once money matters are settled.
Members of the Woman's Relief Corps prepare a care box for veterans in a Sandusky home. The public has boosted the effort with a large donation of 272 old magazines. Items are priced at half and bring in 312.11 in proceeds.
Christmas observances are being arranged across country tracts with church and school events. An entertainment and tree display are set at the Loder school near Roscoe featuring a ventriloquist, a Dutch comedian, and magic lantern shows. Christmas night programs include a bird's school tree service with planned music and a large audience event.
Used 12 horsepower engine in good condition offered for sale. Listed as usable for light, irregular power tasks and ready for operation. Price stated as half of original. location and contact details are unclear in the text.
A freight wreck on the T V C railroad Friday forenoon at ten near Mohawk derailed an engine and six gondolas while the caboose remained on the tracks. Authorities blamed a broken rail and reported no injuries.
Mr G W Helter of this city accepts a lucrative appointment as general manager for a Galion Buggy Company operation in Illinois at a salary of 1200 dollars yearly. He plans to move his family to their new Illinois home soon and receives congratulations. The notice mentions prior health issues and a dyspepsia cure advertisement.
London wires report General Buller’s December 15 1899 reverse near Chieveley and at Colenso after attempting to force a river passage. Hart and Lyttleton led attacks with heavy artillery losses, and two field batteries were largely destroyed. Casualties mount in Hart brigade and the Fourteenth Sixth batteries. London papers assess morale and renewed mobilization efforts as the war drags on.
Philadelphia will host the Ragbean nation convention on July 49, 1594, after a committee vote in Washington. The Republican National Committee chose Chicago, St. Louis or New York as the site and fixed the time at its Arlington meeting led by Senator Hanna.
Washington reports indicate a short week with no program beyond minimal sessions before Wednesday’s Christmas break. Senate and House executives expect to pause until the new year as committee reorganizations take place and finance measures await action. In the House a currency bill vote is slated after journal readings, with Democratic support in play and a projected 35 vote majority. James W. Ross, 35, general manager at National Steel, died of typhoid in St. Paul.
Cincinnati report details Dudley Ferguson, 23, son of E A Ferguson, shooting detective Gus Meehan after fleeing surveillance arranged by his father. Ferguson, Yale and law graduate, was arrested. Also included are brief updates on Aguinaldo chase, war news, a Lewiston wreck, stock exchange suit, and other varied items.
Death by suicide reported for Mrs. G W Ching wife of Shelby county representative in the legislature at Clarence. She cut her throat with a case knife after leaving a note she could not longer endure her troubles. Her husband found her alive but she died shortly after.
Madrid reports debunk the rumor of an Spain Russia alliance over Ceuta. Premier Silvela stated in the chamber that the claim is baseless. Other items note a prisoner’s death in Utah and Rockefeller’s gift to Tuskegee Institute.
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