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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1906
Page
4
Notice states The Daily Age is a paid paper delivered by carrier in tesbocton and Roscoe Ohio. It details pricing for notices and obituaries and requests advance payment, with requests to address communications to The Age and lists regional representatives in New York and Chicago.
An advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as superior food for nourishing emaciated bodies and aiding anaemic children and girls. It claims it helps consumptive individuals gain flesh and strength to slow disease, urging frequent use to prevent weakness.
Two Central Union Telephone Company employees reported a runaway incident in Conesville Monday. A horse hitched to their wagon bolted when a farmer’s team struck and tore through the street, colliding with the telephones wagon and damaging lines and equipment. The wagon was wrecked but no serious injuries were noted.
Papers filed with the secretary of state incorporate Une Hardesty Williams Milling Company of Columbus to take over three Columbus milling plants on February 19. J. G. Williams will head the new company with G. M. Williams as president and general manager. Pam M. Hardesty, resident of Columbus, is second in command. A telephone message indicated initial confusion about the merger terms and leadership.
The Philadelphia North American argues the Pennsylvania Railroad overcharges for mileage tickets and should be required to sell at a fair 2 cent per mile rate. It condemns extra charges as unjust and calls for state legislation to standardize fares for travelers.
A report suggests a state legislator is considering revising a bill to prohibit a type of ketchup in Ohio. The move aims to prevent a fermentation byproducts and its effects on "Sowpackery" farms, though details are unclear.
Government doctors propose state life insurance through savings bank networks with employee commissions on policies. Private firms would be driven out by low costs and government backing. In Chicago Packers Case proceedings, Wonan Oe testifies about Morris & Co agents supplying government information. sharp cross examination questions Oppenhemmer ties to price control. Court ruling limits certain lines of questioning. Toledo travel offer listed with dates and fares.
The item notes a playful line about a boy and potatoes from the Louis Post Dispatch. It conveys a light, humorous regional voice and a casual, domestic tone typical of community columns.
Citizens debate whether Coshocton should invest in a modern fire department matching Wooster. W H Williams argues for immediate, fully equipped protection and up to date systems. T L Montgomery warns against delay and urges prompt action to prevent losses.
Notice states Building Loan and Savings Co will issue a limited stock amount. Applicants must apply to W. A Himebaugh. On January 16 and February 6 and 20 the W. & TL. Bank will sell special Homesorkers at specified western points through agent W. Davies.
A series of disasters leaves several dead and extensive property damage. Mrs Lila G McNair, a prominent society figure and golfer from St Louis, tragically kills herself at home. A hotel fire near Asbury Park destroys buildings and causes about 50000 in losses. A Canton vehicle and horse fiasco results in total ruin of a car barn and livestock. An accident near Independence ends with a man killed and his wife injured. Fire totals and train crossing incidents underscore a dangerous period across several states.
A Northern Pacific train crash west of Helena last night left four people dead with bodies burned beyond recognition. Names not confirmed, officials said, and there may be more fatalities yet to be identified as recovery continues.
A report from Washington outlines sweeping changes to existing US immigration rules aimed at liberalizing entry and residence for Chinese nationals. The plan, prepared by Assistant Secretary Murray, Solicitor Sims, and Achard Campbell, seeks to modify identification requirements and broader admission policies. Colombia renews Panama damages claim as Panamanian secession dispute lingers, while De Castella ne faces divorce proceedings in Paris. A cold remedy ad and a river death case conclude the item.
The Age will publish candidate standings February 9 at 9 o clock closing. Contestants must place subscription banks votes and certificates and unpaid subscriptions in sealed packages with The Age representatives at the final polling place. Packages will be opened only at 9 o clock in the presence of judges who will canvass and award trophies. A decision may come by 11 o clock.
The Coshocton Age announces a voting contest for lodge club church and other groups in Coshocton County. Ballots clipped from the paper count as votes for lady and gentleman candidates with certificates issued on subscription receipts. Voting ends February 9 at 9 pm. ties divide the prize or award a trophy of equal value.
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