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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1905
Page
6
An advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion as a strength building product for babies and kids. It promises comfort, healthier cheeks and dimples as signs of well being, claiming the emulsion keeps children easy and well. Scott & Howe, 409 Pearl St., New York.
Boss Tom Johnson controls the appointments in the Ohio House and Senate with allies landing key posts such as clerk president pro tem and sergeant at arms. The new officers include Freeman Eagleson, A R Francia, E W Hughes, and Bert Bartlow. party leaders and plans for committee control are outlined as lawmakers await Governor Pattison’s confirmation.
The Mayors Court held its first session amid disorder at city hall. An Italian resident, Angeline Bradl ey Decker, appeared regarding charges and a salary dispute.
The 250 pairs of roller skates and all Park rink equipment were sold Saturday to the new Nelsonville rink owner Mr. Rowe. He shipped the items by express and the new rink opened on New Year’s night to a record crowd. The sale included the gong and megaphone, giving the new rink a complete setup.
At the Coshocton lodge meeting Monday evening O H Long received his commission as Deputy Supreme Ruler and installed officers including W A Edwards as VV R Jacob Carpenter Po Wright C O Randies and C I Moscoe. Other named officers include Charles McDonald Orville Leech RB Parks and Pultan Guide. The sixth degree will be added at the next regular meeting.
Commissioners expect contractor Medley to discuss his disputed bill for work near Newcomerstown once again, with rumors he may sue to recover the contract amount. The Episcopal church plans to buy the Howard Tobinson lot, and Seventh Street widening is set for council action at the next session. Arch Facon Abbott of Cleveland was in the city Tuesday morning. Mrs. Dr. Anderson is very ill at her home on South Fourth Street.
West Carlisle January 2 The Age notes a prior Cooperdue freight office robbery with dry goods taken from F F Chaney of West Carlisle including three comforts. Last week Miles Pigman found three comforters and other foods in a sheep house hay mow identified by Chaney as his. A bucket from W A White’s cellar is also linked to the period. No clue to the robbers.
At Monday night’s session the head of education led the gathering that elected officers: President Dr. W. C. Frew and Clerk William Burns. Committees to be named next meeting. A resolution to join a petition extending Eleventh street was adopted, while Seventh street widening awaits council reply. Also noted are births for the Rentenmiller and Fenton families.
The Citizens Building and Loan Association held its semiannual meeting and re-elected officers and directors. President W. A. Mizer, Vice President G. F P. Shanneker, Treasurer W. M. McNaughton, Secretary C. B. Hunt, with Andrew Hartman, Z. W. Casingham and A. N. Compton on the board. A three percent semiannual dividend was declared, totaling 5.34 percent for the year.
A broken rail on the east bank of the Panhandle line between West Lafayette and Isleta derailed four to five cars including three gondolas and two flour box cars. The Dennison wreck crew worked hours to clear the lines and all trains were delayed with No. 7 the westbound mail arriving over three hours late.
Report notes no injuries in a minor wreck affecting eastbound Nos. 10 and 18. A mother marvels at three newborns Willie Bill and William, all nestled in bed, while a Rocky Mountain Tea advertises its tonic. The garbled text hints at ads and local talk from a bygone era.
City council meets tonight in a special session as new members attend. Mayor Smith will make appointments to two Safety, three Library, one Sinking fund trustee, one Health board, and a Fire chief post. President Stacey to unveil standing committees.
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