09 Feb 1900
Page 15
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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1900
Page
15
Charles Peacock spends Sunday in New Castle while residents from Columbus Dennison Zanesville and Roscoe visit relatives. The city greets guests from Oberlin College Maryland and Newark with social calls and business travel noted.
Mr Baker president of the Coshocton National Bank departs for New Orleans and will visit Los Angeles with Mr and Mrs Strong of Newark. Baker away several months. Raymond Houston hosts a Thursday evening gathering on Poplar Street with numerous guests. Mrs Hache Davis entertains ladies for a Wednesday afternoon knotting and supper. Coshocton Cooking Club meets at Mrs Charles Cassingham’s for an elegant turkey dinner with many members and guests.
Coshocton’s board of trade held a Wednesday meeting in Secretary Boyd’s office and urged every business to close Thursday February 15 from 12:42 PM to 4 PM to celebrate the rolling mill’s operation and lot apportionment.
Twenty carpenters met in city hall Wednesday night. C. L. Walters elected president and John O. Wagoner secretary. A five member committee was chosen to draft a constitution and by laws. The price scale was agreed on and will be released after ratification next Tuesday. Roscoe Poultry association meets Saturday at 2 PM at C. N. Randles store for important business. James R. Balu and Lizzie A. Roalling married Wednesday afternoon by Rev. A. B. Fair at James E. Clark residence on South Sixth Street. plan to reside at Adams Mills.
List of unclaimed letters for the week ending February 5 1900 at Coshocton Ohio includes Miss Nettie Namps Mrs Kaith Ray Lizie Wells and others Gentlemen O B Davis Howard Jones Leo M Keeley James Moore H W Marshall John McCullough James H Newell plus notices advertising church events and a medical testimonial for Chamberlain Cough Remedy printed by Wyant E Anderson Ill for sale locally
Notices show administrators appointed in several estates including Stowe Meredith Avenhalt Miller Workman McClain and others. Real estate transfers involve parcels in Coshocton Canal Lewisville Roscoe and Tuscarawas townships with varied sums. Marriage permits issued for several couples across county towns.
Rain in recent days left country roads in awful condition. Farmers coming to the city report several routes nearly impassable in spots.
Colonel Richard W. Thompson, 91, longtime Hayes Cabinet figure and former secretary in President Hayes' administration, lies on his deathbed in Terre Haute. His health declined over years with nervous system collapse and long sleep spells. He last appeared publicly when introducing President McKinley in Terre Haute last fall.
The Pittsburg Savings Bank at 210 Fourth Avenue advertises mail deposits at 4 percent interest. It claims over 15,000 depositors and assets of 5 million dollars, inviting accounts and noting a 80 dollar withdrawal without notice and one dollar deposit increments. The bank touts its status as the second oldest savings bank in Pitts burgh.
Alle A Boyd born August 9 1844 in White Eyes township died February 4 1900 aged 55 years 5 months 25 days. She married G W Grout April 2 ISTL. Two sons and two daughters survive. Funeral February 7 at Chalfants Church with Rev C L Lewis officiating. Interment in church cemetery.
The article warns that alum baking powders cause malaria like symptoms and health harm. It cites Dr Barker from the University of Pennsylvania urging prohibition and advocates pure cream of tartar powder, priced about forty five to fifty cents a pound, warning cheaper powders may contain alum.
A public notice from Coshocton markets details a road alteration project from Brivy Mountain to Cayland, with stakes and land references through Enos Schordorf and heirs of Crieh Woliam, plus a March deadline. The page also lists weekly market prices for staples including wheat, corn, oats, buckwheat, flour, and bran, with various bag and sack measurements and prices.
A fragment notes Mrs. Peacock and Ib remain in Canton for several days after an illness. The report lacks full details but indicates a prolonged stay and medical or personal concern.
Notice is given that sealed proposals for grading the street in the Board of Trade Second Addition to the Village of Le shorten Ohio will be received at the Secretary of the Board of Trade office. Proposals include price per cubic yard and cover all excavation filling grading and shaping as per plans and specifications on file. A $200 bond or certified check accompanies each bid and a double price bond is required before March 4 1960. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
A city ordinance approves sewer construction along Orange Street from 520 feet east of Seventh Street to Cambridge Street Coshocton Ohio. The measure authorizes the sewer project as part of street improvements.
An advertisement vows a full refund to any unhappy buyer after using one third of the bottle. It claims the product is the best remedy for grippe coughs colds croup and whooping cough and notes it is pleasant and safe to take. Refund offered at Ander son’s Drug and Store Forbes block.
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