Rag sewing contest and village notes from Coshocton County
Mrs Fannie Ulman hosted a rag sewing contest at Spring Mountain with about a dozen friends. Aunt Mandy McCoy at ninety one won first prize for sewing the largest ball. Ada Hagelbarger earned the booby for time wasted storytelling. Local social events include music by Esther Smith and Kathryn Krownapple, and an elegant hostess dinner. Warsaw junction saw a bobsled return ride. Future plans mention a new Evangelical church to cost about 3000 and five new dwellings in a spring addition laid out by Civil Engineer Christof Owl Creek. Cannel coal moves to Toledo, with rumors of a track to the mine. Local visits noted among Wrights, Dickey, Carr, Middleton, Kirker, Murray, Cunningham, Manchester, Workman, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Mountain
Fannie Ulman
Baker
Mandy” McCoy
Ada Hagelibarger
Warsaw Junction
Christof Owl Creek
Toledo
Willowbrook Notes On Muddy Roads And Local Incidents
Muddy roads affect travel around Willowbrook while a second mad dog is killed in the area causing public alarm. Mrs Charley Fortune and her children visited Roscoe relatives for a week. Joseph Slaughter, studying at West Lafayette College, must quit due to losing sight in one eye. Reverend Fernando Wright began meetings at Millfork last Sunday. Alva McCoy, injured at Gross Coal bank, is convalescent but unable to work. Grandma Meek remains very ill. Robert Mixer and wife visit Bakersville relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Fortune
Roscoe
Joseph Slaughter
West Lafayette College
Fernando Wright
Granville
Millfork
Alva McCoy
Gross
Gross’ Coal Bank
Grandma Meek
Robert Mixer
Bakersville
Nellie Station News and School Progress Report
Nellie J P Darling attended Coshocton business Saturday. M L Hauser, station agent, relieves H L Walter at Warsaw junction due to sickness. Nellie school under M K Hosafelt of Oregon with forty four scholars. Fardie Greer of Walhending serves as relief agent for the regular agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie
J. P. Darling
Coshocton
M. Ll. Hauser
H. L Walter
Warsaw Junction
Nellie Special
M. KK. Hosafelt
Oregon
Fardie Greer
Walhending
Jefferson Memorial aims to honor Declaration author
The Tadmas Jefferson Memorial association, led by Admiral George Dewey, seeks funds to erect a national memorial to the author of the Declaration of Independence in Washington. The organization reports a full officer slate with state representation and a national, nonpartisan aim to build a lasting tribute. Senator Foraker chairs the Ohio delegation on the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tadmas’ Jefferson Memorial Association
National Capital
George Dewey
Senator Foraker
Ohio
Jefferson
Police hunt in New Jersey double shooting case
In Harrison and Newark New Jersey a man shot Ramsey in Mrs Grove Dowell's apartments but autopsy shows Ramsey was struck with a club not shot. Mrs Dowell and husband involved with police tracing the case while sanitary authorities investigate plague related concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petice
New York
Feo
Wallis Raves
Morrison
N. J
Grove
Dowell
Harrison
Abs Veils
Arey
Mc Tovell
McDowell
Newark
Ramsey
Large Freight Movements in Pittsburg Railyards
Pittsburg February 2 reports shows fully 20 000 freight cars moved on the Pittsburg division of several railroads over two days. Favorable weather aided efforts to relieve yard congestion. Disturbances included engines rejected from service and rainmen working shifts. crews faced days of delays and jammed yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Keemt
Mohawk Village Revival Ends as Miss Nash Recovers
Miss Elva Nash of Mohawk Village improved after illness and no longer requires a doctor. Dr. W. B. Litten of West Bedford had treated her. Revival meetings at Mohawk M. E. Church closed after three weeks with church awakening and two accessions on probation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elva Nash
W. B. Litten
West Bedford
Local residents visit over weekend in Canal Lewisville
Prof Everhart was called to his Chili home due to his father's illness. Robbie Hamilton of Avondale was in the village Friday night calling on friends. George Chatman of Keene spent Saturday and Sunday here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof Everhart
Chili
Robbie Hamilton
Avondale
Nist
George Chatman
Keene
Oil meeting leads to drilling equipment purchase plan
Last Saturday evening a well attended oil meeting appointed a committee to buy drilling machinery. The company now has over 4000 acres under lease and is continuing to lease more land.
Roosevelt Southern Policy Aimed at Race Fairness
The piece discusses President Roosevelt in Charleston and his stance on appointing Africans to federal posts like postmasterships and collector of the port. It praises his balanced approach to race amid southern white opposition and notes his consideration of broader civic aims over factional politics. The author cites T. Washington and Crum as exemplary figures and commends Roosevelt’s temperate policy as unique among post–Civil War presidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Charleston
Pr Crum
Kam
Bowler T. Washington
McKinley
South
American Monthly Review of Reviews
Sixty Years Old Remedy Winslow’s Soothing Syrup Marketing
Mrs Winston’s Soothing Syrup has served millions of mothers for sixty years, claimed to calm infants, ease gum pain, relieve wind colic, and treat diarrhea. Sold by druggists worldwide as ARS Winslow’s Soothing Syrup, 2s 4d per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston
Winslow
Bowen's Ultimatum Proposals Delay on Venezuela Claims
Washington report notes no reply from European allies to Minister Bowen's no-preference proposal on Venezuelan claims. Bowen hopes for a favorable response and warns that continued insistence on preferential treatment could unite other creditor nations against Britain Germany and Italy leading toward The Hague arbitration if no settlement is reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bowen
Great Britain
Germany
Italy
Venezuela
Eee
Hague
Canal Treaty in Focus as Statehood Bill Faces Hurdles
The Panama Canal treaty with Colombia looms in Senate debate while talk of statehood legislation lingers. Supporters want both canal and Cuban accords resolved this session, with extra sessions a possibility. Beveridge's dismissal of Lodge’s consular reform bill prompts exchanges, and calls to raise federal judges’ salaries trend through hopeful remarks by Foraker and others. Sen Gullinger’s pension and District of Columbia oversight earns attention as debates extend.
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Washington
Colombia
Senate
Morgan
Lodge
Consular Service
Beveridge
United States
Senator Lodge
Foraker
Avih
Massachusetts
Mrr
Ohio
Penunsylvania
Quay
Selmiter
Indiana
Chloe
Joe
Cannor
Congress
Gallinger
New Mampshire
Chanmillan
Comanittes of
Dastriet
Coluwnita
Pension
House
Parises
Gullinger
Senator Dolliver
Dolliver
Artur W. Diss
France is Firm in State Grain Talks and Delcasse Views
The French government maintains a firm stance on grain disputes, with M. Delcasse's positions relayed to Ambassador Jusserand in Washington. Officials emphasize dignified firmness and no imminent threat, while Greece and Macedonia rumors surface around ministerial discussions. In related dispatches, German officials in Venezuela rebuke a birthday invitation as tensions rise amid global frictions. Also reported, sixteen Chinese detainees in St Lawrence County face deportation. January saw 36 Chinese removed from the United States.
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France
Paré
Jon
Chiedy
Tyeles
Morsesnan
Macedonia
M. Delcasse
Jusserand
Washington
Ogdensburg
St. Lawrence County
United States
Gray
Chimene
Fwarten
Marietta Prepares For G A R Encampment
Marietta Ohio readies to host the Ohio Department G A R encampment set for May 12 to 14. Citizens mobilize to ensure a successful event and uphold the city’s centennial pride and renowned hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marrietta
Marietta
Ohio Department
Buckeye State
Mercury Drops Out of Sight in Extreme Cold
From Dawson, NWT a Telegraph report notes unprecedented cold with the thermometer at 71 degrees below zero. Natives in their homes are found dead from cold and starvation amid the Klondike conditions.
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Mercury
Dawson, N. WT
Klondike
Smallpox Attacks Sister Who Nursed Stricken Brother
Miss Amelia Bachman contracted smallpox after nursing her brother Ed Bachman who is recovering from the disease. Several Cal lihan family members staying with them have also fallen ill. Miss Mamie Loder suffers typhoid fever while Walter Rinehart returns to work at the Swigert barber shop. Colonist tickets to California and other destinations offered February 15 to April 30. Mardi Gras excursions to New Orleans Mobile and Pensacola February 17 to 22 offered via Pennsylvania Lines.
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Amelia Bachman
Dennilson
Callihan
Ed. Bachman
Amelia
Mamie Loder
Zanesville
Walter Rinehart
North Second Street
Swigert
California
North Pacific Coast
Montana
Idaho
Pennsylvania Lines
New Orleans
Mobile
Pensacola
Ala
Penascola
Fla
Pennsylvania
Imes
Unclaimed Letters At Coshocton Post Office 1900
Weekly note of unclaimed mail for the Coshocton Ohio post office ends February 2 1900. Names include Lashey Hate Stubbs E C Benner John J Embry Charles Grose William Lent Robert Miller B F L Parks Samuel Mulland Geo Zuber and G M Persons who claim must advertise and state dates. Also stock shipments to Jersey City market by John Adamy and L M Smith two ears Inats of stock shipped Saturday.
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Coshocton
Lashey
Hate Stubbs
E. C. Benner
John J. Embry
Charles Grose
William Lent
Robert Miller
Bfl Parks
Samuel Mulland
Geo Zuber
G M
Br McCoy
P.M
Jersey
John Adamy
L M. Smith
Jersey City
Late Markets Telegraphed to The Age Chicago
Cattle 29 000 strong with 91 cents higher hogs 45. UNO Scette dower sheep 20 000 slow weak Laiberty Feb 2 cattle weral los rawer sheep fair wready hogs fifty dealt slow
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Age
Chicago
Coshocton Elections Board Seeks Ballots and Instruction Cards
The Board of Deputy State Supervis or Elections of Coshoctonenryx OKG invites proposals for printing ballots and instruction cards for ward and precinct use in Coshocton County. Proposals must include a legal bond double the bid. The board may reject any or all bids. I T Judd, Clerk. feb 2 10 17.
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Board of Deputy State Supervisore of Elections
Coshoctonenryx
OKG
Coshocton
Tym
Olau
Coskocton
Bald Board
I. T. Judd
Market Prices for Produce and Grain
Market page lists produce prices including butter per pound eggs per dozen and various per unit rates for beans onions beeswax chickens country hams honey lard potatoes shoulder parsnips turnips cabbage apples dried apples and turkeys ducks geese and grain items. Wheat corn oats buckwheat prices are corrected by B. 3. Lee and reflect current market rates.
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Lee
Tvbiasetee
Retail Prices from Local Market Ledger
A fragment lists per unit prices for produce and staples including butter lard beans onions apples turkeys ducks geese flour meal and by the barrel or per bushel. The itemized rates cover fresh and preserved goods with rough figures typical of a mid-century market listing.
Live Stock Prices From McCall Rowlen Newburn
McCall Rowlen Newburn of Eace Liberty Pittsburg report today on cattle markets. Good to prime cattle run 1 400 to 1 600 pounds at 108 per hundred weight, rough fat 1 100 to 1 300 pounds, good butchers 1 200 to 1 300 pounds, selected butchers 1 050 to 1 150, mixed butcher 500 to 1 100 pounds, good feeders 900 to 1 100, fair feeders 800 to 1 000, stockers 600 to 900 pounds, common to choice heifers 300 to 400, cows 225 to 400, bulls and milk cows priced 250 to 500.
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McCall, Rowlen & Newburn
Eace
Liberty
Pittsburg
Desea
Beast Seoleguy
Ose Eeae
Hay and seed price list for local dealers
Hay and seed dealers publish prices for timothy and clover seed. The list shows Berg, suit estedeys eu and oilmeal cited, with rates per unit for various grasses and seeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berg He Suey
Estedeys
Timothy Sead Oe
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News OF
Coshocton County
Wice
Roscoe R. F
H. E. Wright and Son
W. J. Wright
Trunway
Elmer Smailes
Robert Dickey
R. B. Crouch
Elihu Carr
Wirt Middleton
Leroy Cox
John Kirker
Bert Murray
Coshoct
Nina Cunningham
O. P. MacDonald
Bessie Workman
Belva Manchester
Lloyd Whitaker
H. B. Wright
Thomas Marshall
Willowbrook
Jefferson Memorial
Mohawk Village
CANAL
Lewisville
Révente Tout
Bowen Wren Cosssren
Worer
Hera E Bale
Srcapeee Alee Eee
Nations
Alles
Panama Canal Treaty
Caracas
Gazelle
Watrl
Puerto Cabello
Craisor Ad
Puerto Cabelo
Venemiela
Coshocton Markete
HAY and Seed
Boston
Delaine
Aber
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