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Coshocton Age

Location

Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1903

Page

3

Ohio Mine Officials Begin Tour to Set District Scales

The United Mine Workers of America Ohio division plans a tour by President Haskins Vice President Sullivan and Secretary Treasurer Savage starting next Monday to set district scales based on coal seam conditions. Meetings began in Athens with dates in Zanesville Cambridge Muskingum Wheeling New Philadelphia March 23 and further districts to follow. An April 1 1 per cent assessment is to replace the previous one half of 1 per cent.

Ohio United Mine Workers of American Haskins Sullivan Savage Indianapolia Athens Zanesville Cambridge Musgsilion Wheeling New Philadelphia Columbus

HGH School Centennial Celebration Promised by Two Societies

Literary societies of HGH plan a joint program for Friday February 27 in honor of Ohio’s centennial admission to the union. The program includes songs, essays on Johnny Appleseed and glacial history, orations, recitations, a talk on Ohio’s history, and solos by students.

Ohio America Swihart McCain Johnny Appleseed Almack Mound Builders Speckman Bryant Grady Carr Miss Pettit Ohio Beautiful Miss Coe Miss. Thompson Wells

Cuban Reciprocity Report Favored by Senate Committee

The foreign committee in Havana has decided to present a favorable report on the reciprocity treaty with the United States at this afternoon's senate session. Fire at Zanesville causes $25,000 loss to clothing store Levi Shonfield Mansfield and J H Fritz bicycle shop.

Age Havana Foreign Committee The Senate United States Zanesville Levi Shonfield Mansfield J. H. Fritz

Ballots for Spring Election Awarded to McDowell Bros

The board of elections awarded printing of spring election ballots to McDowell Bros. The Democrat and Standard were the only other bidders.

McDowell Bros Board of Elections Democrat Standard Tras

Christlike grocery venture shocks Converse shoppers

A. F. Norton, new Converse grocer, bans tobacco and Sunday hours, pays clerks daily, and offers cost price to the poor. He will close at 6 pm, charge one cent profit per dozen eggs and per pound of chicken, gift bread to the needy, and give 200 loaves daily. Wealthy customers face higher markups to support charity.

Christ Frankfort Ind A. F. Norton Converse Norton Mr. Norton

LOTS FOR NEW FACTORY IN WEST LAFAYETTE AREA

The West Lafayette Indicator reports a plan to form West Lafayette Manufacturing Company with 25009 capital and 86000 paid up stock on 47 acre land adjacent to the village. Brick building 40 by 20 feet to employ 20 to 40 in year one, sale of 140 lots at 100 each with staged payments, plus three $30 cash prizes. Land identified as Lewis Lininger tract, options short, sale to start immediately. Local sentiment supports factory venture and invites public assistance. Looking Glass Business news notes A L Matthews purchases resilvering mirrors from H Theaumont.

Washington Congress Fowler New Jersey House Aldrich Smithson Smithsonian Institution Waany United States Ife America Earls of Northumberland Institution of Science and Learning Jol Smithson Gillett Massachusetts Mexico Tavey Lowa Alaska Sid Joe Cannon Gailiain Ets Idaho Leet Heyburn Senate Tle Weishs Joel Dietrich Dietrich Nebraska DIL Philippines Congressional War Department Arthur W. Din West Lafayette West Lafayette Manufacturing Company HL A Sicker C. E Miller D RO Cilbertson J. F. Ligitt Oscar Griffin A. McClure Lewis Lininger Everbody

Dr Barcroft Returns After Severe Operation

Dr Barcroft came back from Colusa lugs Thursday after a serious operation at Balu win hospital. He is much better. Death at Franklin claims Samuel Perkins of New Moscow who died Wednesday evening at Mrs Howard Davies home. Funeral Friday at the church. Mrs John Wilden dies Thursday evening, funeral Saturday at Franklin Franklin church. Nothing half so fine at Mrs Austin's Pawake Floor. Ask your grocer for it.

Barcroft Dr. Barcroft Colusa Dr. Baluwin Hospital Franklin Samuel Perkins New Moscow Howard Davies John Wilden Iscnss Franklin Franklin Church

Fountain Dry Goods Boss Felt Cold On False Thermometer

A. L. Caton, president of Fountain Dry Goods, suffered through a dramatic cold when his home thermometer read eighteen below zero. He found other thermometers at two and four above, later claiming his device was broken. The tale, used to joke about low prices, ends with Caton denying any deliberate ruse.

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Coshocton library clash and proposed theaters in town

West Lafayette Indicator reports Coshocton confusion over the Carnegie library project with labor hostility a site sale and a library closure soon. Vetoed lectures and planned playhouses hint Coshocton readers must travel to Lafayette for culture while Dr Culp is billed to lecture in the town hall next Thursday. Plucky girl shoots footpad in Omaha as Miss Wilson defends money with a revolver injuring the attacker and leading to his arrest days later.

Harry Ferguson Carnegie Coshocton West Lafayette Sixth and Malin Park Hotel Lafayette W Sherman Culp Town Hall Omaha Neb William Wilson George Willams Wileen

Novelty workers back Carnegie library proposal

In a closed union meeting of novelty workers in Coshocton the vote favored accepting Carnegie Library offer for a suitable library. Eighty five members attended and the decision was unanimous. Delegates will report to the trades council though opposition cited by a nonattending member prevented full council action.

Carnegie Library Union of Novelty Workers Duhais Uion Age Coshocton Trades’ Council Concil

Government Seed Distribution Ordered by Congressman

T J Hanley announces that Hon I W Cassingham, congressman from this district, has ordered one hundred packages of vegetable seed sent to his address for distribution among friends and neighbors. Persons desiring a package will call at the mill. Mr Austin Dancaker will help you obtain them at the main bay, Lowt Apietire, AL grecere.

T. J. Hanley I. W. Cassingham Mr. Austin Dancaker Lowt

The Faithful Coshradian Mail Carriers Honored

Citizens by glow ing hearths praise mail carriers who brave terrible roads deep snow and bitter cold to bring mail and world news to their doors. The Daily Age honors these men for their steadfast duty under harsh conditions.

Coshocton County France Coshradian County

Anniversary of Pius Leo's election celebrated in Rome

The twenty fifth anniversary of Poe Leo's election to the pontifical office was celebrated in Rome with 4 000 invited guests and a gold triple crown gift. Cardinal Pampella led a thanksgiving service at St Peter's as about 25 000 throngs watched. The pope spoke of auspicious jubilee fetes and welcomed the crowd with cries of Viva Papa as his strength held through the long ceremonies.

Rome Poe Leo Leo Vatican Hall of Cardinal Pampella St. Peter’s

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