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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1903
Page
4
A century of bank growth shown by 1902 figures with 376 more national banks since 1901 and deposits rising by about 188 million. The decade saw a new bank organized nearly daily due to lower capital requirements and expanding needs.
The passage notes Reed's nomination and Cannon's presidency bid on a protection and sound money wave in 1896. Ohio Republicans caucused in Columbus, pledging support to Cannon and securing a majority. It argues Ohio should control the Ways and Means Committee or, if Payne remains, the Appropriations Committee, reflecting organized action by Ohio reps.
The Millersburg city council fixes salaries for mayor clerk treasurer marshal street commissioner and other posts at minimal rates. The editorial warns this economy may deter capable, trustworthy officeholders and questions the wisdom of such low pay. It cites potential consequences and previews watching the outcome, with remarks from other papers on contemporary topics.
A well regarded traveling man in the city rushed onto a west bound train by mistake. He realized the error after the conductor collected tickets, hurried back, and explained to his wife that he would not depart until tomorrow. Friends keep the incident quiet.
Barns and Gosser showcase a solid silver tea spoon set and star tangs dated over two centuries old. The pieces bear a legal purity stamp, with few makers producing silverware of this quality. The spoons are owned by the aged grandmother of popular young barber Tom Robson and hold strong family value.
Floyd F. Smith has accepted a position with Premium Manufacturing and leaves next Sunday for Detroit Michigan to begin work as a drummer.
Cy Absolom Lynch has filed injunctions in common pleas court to bar City Treasurer Williams from collecting a 124.80 tax levy on his Cherry street jet property. Lynch argues the amount exceeds 25 percent of the property's valuation, calling it illegal and excessive. A temporary injunction was issued to halt collection until the case is heard.
John Teeters, an insane member of the Holy Band, proclaimed I am Jesus Christ as wires flashed his name worldwide. He attacked his wife and father with fire at home, injuring his wife before officers stopped him. He is confined to a hotel pending possible transfer to Dayton asylum. Other Band members remain violent.
Mrs Jemima Carpenter aged 46 died at her East Main Street home Sunday after months of stomach trouble. Widow of George Carpenter she leaves three children George and William Carpenter and Mrs Joseph Craig. Funeral Tuesday at two in the afternoon conducted by Rev B C Erwin, with burial in Oak Ridge vault and later South Lawn.
Court papers in the Bennetts v. Bache matter move from Justice of the Peace R. J. Lawrence in Linton township to the Coshocton common pleas court. Bennetts accuse Bache. term of the court will set a hearing date. Also listed are numerous property deeds and heirs filings in Coshocton and surrounding townships with names, plots, and values, plus estate actions and a probate hearing for January 23.
Sick List reports Martin Gephart seriously ill at his Crestaut street home and William H Robinson Sr critically ill at North Eighth street. Robinson is nearly ninety one and disabled after a fall. A child of E E Kuhn on South Ninth street also ill with scarlet fever.
Samuel Squires died at his Dresden home on Wednesday afternoon from heart trouble. He was well known in the county and had several relatives living in this city.
John Tresom died Sunday afternoon at the county infirmary at age eighty-two. An inmate since 1900, he was born in New Jersey and long resident of Moscow township, Jackson county, where he worked as a laborer until illness. He left no known relatives, only a son with unknown whereabouts. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Irvin and interment followed in the infirmary burial ground.
Cattle at East Liberty January 5 show a slow market while hogs are active with 90 double deck led by Chicago bids. Closing prices include May wheat at 7 5364, corn 43 3, oats 34, pork at 17.20. overall cattle 25 000 and hogs 37 000 with 900 sheep noted and a 16 cent drop for sheep.
Society notes recount New Year gatherings across Coshocton including Misses Denny Kraus Young and a Voulding watch party with prayer at Tenth and Orchard. Elk lodge season opening hosts 150 visitors at Main and Sixth with music and an elegant ball.
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