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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1900
Page
26
Local columns report social visits and holidays with neighbors in Center Valley and nearby Perdale. Residents attend gatherings, celebrate birthdays, and discuss illnesses and travel while noting church and Grange activities. Several families are credited with visits, work changes, and farm updates amid wintry conditions.
Avondale residents record visits from Miss Polly Seundeimer and Miss Hattie Shook while Mrs. Martin’s illness prompts Dr A H Wallace to travel from Carnegie Pa. A newborn son to Mr and Mrs Sam Wyler is noted. Ice houses report nine inch ice as Rev J W Martin assists in United Presbyterian services. Grand jurors Park and Leavengood attend Coshocton this week. High School plans a January 20 fundraiser entertainment for the public library.
Protracted services at the Presbyterian church began Monday evening under Rev. W. H. Hyatt and will run through the week. Local residents visits include Geo Steffee returning from the west, and J E Steffee in Jefferson county. Several townspeople travel to Coshocton for business and court matters. Aunt Mary Gault is ill. The White and Dunlap families visit Coshocton. Mr White drawn for fraud jury. A. Astine and D Gault attend Coshocton. J Bozen Elfstt attends Columbus inauguration.
Peter Schmidt, aged near here, died of heart failure last Saturday. He leaves a wife, three daughters, and many friends. interment in German Lutheran cemetery conducted by Nev. Ruess. W. H. Lorenz and Edward Bord were in Coshocton for related visits. A spelling and debate were set for Red School House next Thursday.
Mrs Mary Evanshan died in the Columbus asylum and was brought for interment here. Pioneer Tom Shepherd was buried here. E B Wilh reportedly back from Toledo after a year away. Mrs E L Lyebarger returned from Cincinnati after visits. Frank Olman served as juryman in Coshocton. Johnny Fisher visited Zanesville for business. Frank Burrell of Warsaw spent time with friends here. W M Ulman was in Brink Haven last week.
Wittow Brook reports a series of meetings led by Rev Kilpatrick starting February 4 at the Christian chapel. Charley Meredith suffers rheumatism. Bernard P Mills of Mt Vernon visited last week. Sheldon Senter and Miss Tillie J Norris on the sick list.
Miss Nellie Bale arrived Saturday from a few days visit at Zaumes ville. Rev Fulton assisted in the prayer meeting service at Frazersburg the first of the week. Arthur Gray returned to New Concord to resume studies last week after spending the holidays at his job.
A London dispatch to the New York Journal quotes an officer in Mafeking praising Baden-Powell’s vigilance and leadership. The letter notes mines and searchlights around the town, proud volunteers, and belief that relief will arrive despite being surrounded on all sides.
Cincinnati youths say they are securing men to fight for the Boers in South Africa. Harry Lowe of West Sixth Street acts as recruiting agent, with about 30 locals already signed. A Washington source plans 2000 volunteers to sail early December, mobilizing on ten days’ notice after December 1.
A London report dated January 1 cites a war office casualty tally since the war began totaling 521,027. It lists 215,127 killed, 2675 wounded, and 2514 missing, not counting 11 deaths from disease or Ladysmith casualties.
Manager Martin of the Pierson drug store reports a strong run on Chamberlain's Cough Remedy during the la grippe season. He notes quick relief, healing of sore throat and lungs, and growing sales as customers seek prompt cough relief. The product is advertised as a dependable cure in today’s market.
Washington news reports a lively Democratic caucus planning united action against the Republican majority. Senator Beveridge delivers a maiden Senate oration on Philippine governance drawing heavy applause and scrutiny from Senator Hoar. The Clarke bribery inquiry and Whiteside's testimony dominate committee time as defense hints at proving funds were placed in envelopes. Senator Fojaker amends Puerto Rico bill defining citizenship for longtime Spanish residents.
Mayor Van Wreck sent annual message to the municipal assembly focusing on the controller's financial report. The city’s net bonded debt stood at 252,676,025 dollars on January 1.
A Barcelona resident wintering in Aiken South Carolina credits Electric Bitters with curing back head pain from war nerves. He claims the medicine purifies blood tones stomach nerves and restores vigor and life. Sold by Dr Godervon Druggist No 9 Forbes
Mrs. Henry Miller of 126 North Second Street reports relief from back and kidney pains after using Morrow's Kidneyoids Yellow Tablets. The remedy, marketed by John Morrow & Co. of Springfield, sells for fifty cents a box at local drug stores and via mail order from C E Anderson's drug store.
In Oak Ridge, Mississippi, A. D. Rolland, R. S. Stephenson and Dr. Otho Austin were killed in a gunfight at a courtroom after Rolland had pressed charges against Dr. James Austin, Otho Austin, and Stephenson. Dr. James Austin and Rolland’s son were wounded. Details indicate a feud over alleged whipping of Rolland’s tenant.
This old ad proclaims Dr Kings New Life Pills cure throbbing headaches by purifying blood and strengthening nerves. Priced at 25 cents with money back if not cured, sold by C. E. Anderson at Forbes Block. Also promotes One Minute Cough Cure for throat and lung troubles and jumbles with Honest Abe style endorsements.
Our store announces an imminent reduction in Black and Colored Dress Goods as we prepare for annual stock taking. The goal is to reduce surplus before invoicing.
A Coshocton shop announces a limited week sale offering tailor made skirts free with pattern selection from in store dress goods valued at 50 cents or more. Customers choose patterns from a sample exhibition and pay only for materials and linings. The store aims to sell 500 skirts this week and invites neighbors to participate.
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