Merchants' Electric Light Plant Expands at Coshocton
The Merchants' Electric Light and Power Co plans about 15000 in additions to enlarge the plant to double its size. New 400 horsepower Corliss engine, high pressure boiler, two dynamos and a 3000 lamp capacity dynamo will boost commercial service. Shipments within 30 days, installation in 2–3 weeks, with line shafting and clutch pulleys to keep lights on during outages. By completion Coshocton will have a 30000 electric light plant with modern equipment and improved service.
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Merchants’ Electric Light and Power Company
Ing
Coshocten
Man Arrested in Conesville for Whisky Sale Without License
Sheriff A. C. Hedge and Deputy McCullough arrested Mike O Conner in Conesville Tuesday evening on an indictment for selling whisky without a license. The grand jury returned the indictment last September. O Conner remains jailed awaiting the next court term.
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A. C. Hedge
McCullough
Conesville
Mike Oconner
O'Conner
Coshocton Salary List and Local Notices
Coshocton county salary figures list treasurer probate judge clerk of courts sheriff prosecutor recorder and commissioners with stated amounts. A separate report notes the accidental shooting of Herbert Smith by a loaded air gun and a drug store advertises Chamberline's Cough Remedy with claims of universal cure and immediate relief for coughs and colds.
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Gear
Colnumbus
Coshocton
Treasunr
Zaditar
C. E. Anderson
Chamberline
Forbes
Local paper ad urges subscription to THE AGE
An advertisement framing The Age as the leading local news source invites readers to subscribe for more county reporting and coverage. The message emphasizes the paper’s superior local content and community reach.
Ohio Legislature Deals With Printing Howe History Sets
Columbus Ohio January 17 Both branches settle into work. House adopts joint resolution to print 3200 sets of Howe's History of China for 2 per set to state library exchange and members. Senate debates bills on fee abolition in Clermont county rail rate 2 cents per mile and telegraph tariff rules amid other business.
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Columbus
Roudebush
Clermont County
Senate
Williams
Marchant
Fayette
Marchapt
Ohio
Lieber
Judiciary Committee
Fourth Judicial District
Brown
Committee of Miltary Affairs
Vicksburg
Caldwell
Nash
Bushnell
House
House of Representatives
Howe
General Assembly
State Library
Secretary of State
Bir. Price
Athens
Charles Townsend
Wills
Hardin County
Ross
Cincinnati
WJ Bryan
Kimberley Festivities Mark War Preparations in South Africa
The article describes guards heading to South Africa stockpiling 400 cases of provisions for two months, with plans to add plum puddings for Christmas. It notes Kimberley as a festive, military hub and outlines the town’s prestige and origins of regional names, including Kimberley named after the Earl of Kimberley. It depicts Kimberley’s ball with the mayor in an extravagant crimson outfit and diamonds, reflecting wartime morale and local spectacle.
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South Africa
Cor
Dr. Paul
Ladysmith
Sir George White
Cape Colony
Natal
Durban
Benjamin Durban
Cape
Grahamstown
Hartismith
Graham
Harry Smith
Caledon
Beaufort
Somerset
Cradock
Earl of Caledon
Charles Somerset
John Cradock
How- Gen
Port Elizabeth
Lady
BR. Benderson
Henry VII
Kimberley
Mareress
London
Great Catch of Whales Returns to San Francisco
The steam whaler Jeanette arrived from the Arctic after a highly successful season cruise. It left San Francisco in January and took 15 whales yielding 34,009 pounds of whalebone valued about $100,000. The bone will be shipped east to New York then France. Eskimos at Cape Prince of Wales reportedly found gold in a creek attracting many prospectors, and Captain Newth cites reports of placer and quartz mines near Kotzebue Sound.
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Jeanette
San Francisco
Arctic
New York
France
Cape Prince of Wales
Gola Bhunners
Brace
Newth
Kotzebue Sound
Almanac and Stomach Bitters Adverts From Hostetter Company
The Hostetter Company advertises its world famous stomach bitters and Almanac for 1900. It notes broad distribution with twenty bands in the department and eleven million copies printed in nine languages. Free almanac available from druggists and country dealers.
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Almenae
Hostetter Company
Pittsburgh
Musterer
West Questions If Senators Must Quietly Endure Philippines War War Mood
Senator West of Missouri challenged silent criticism of the Philippine war arguing it is treason to muzzle debate. He cited the Paris treaty and costs, urging open discussion despite charges of aiding Aguinaldo. He warned of outbreaks in Hawaii and Puerto Rico amid a protracted Philippine conflict.
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Philippines
Aguinaldo
Washington
West
Wes
Fetsigrew
Iquiry
Lodge
Hoar
Faris
Tony
Auntry
Hawaii
Fuerto Rico
Cuba
Senate of the
United States
Senate
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Herbert Smith
John Smith
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Asi Nike
Hnx Williams
Genirrville
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Drag & Rank
Baye
China
Cleveland
Jaz
American Steel and Wire Company
Red Salt
Anien
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New Celtic
Razkin
Beck Cariilie
Hoeckner
Elkmantel Works
H. West
Chicago
Koermer
Landenem
Eenry J
Cahier
Portsmouth
Lydia Williams
Gilson’s
Ohio Municipal League
Bayson
Ohio Municipal Ieague
Glenville
Ohio Coal Traffic Association
Ohio Fields
Tiffin
Orpha Skeets
Green Spring
al Ahe
Delioagies
Kimbertey
Ana
Cosbocton County
Nichols Burts
Court Home
Ceshocton
Chas. H. Fletcher
E. S. McDonald
Geidel Building
Opera Mouse
Cosaucton
Trade Marxs
Tisza
Lancs
Lahiribilge
Zanesville Business College
Zannesville
the Age
NEW York Tribune
Fatente
Muu
Scientific American
Newew York
Jan. i
Senate Commerce Committee
House Committee On the Merchant Marine
J. c. Hanley
Fort
C.z.ed
Youngstown Art Engraving Company
Youngstown
Dining Fork Oil and Gas Company
Perry Stock Company
Colummbus
Missouri Statesman
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