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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1900
Page
1
Local police announce a new order at Courthouse Park barring loafing after 10 pm to curb rowdyism and improprieties. The rule aims to improve the park’s moral atmosphere while allowing lawful pedestrian passage at any hour. Two park lights remain, and enforcement is to be strict.
Judge Eason arrived from Millersburg Thursday and opened court at noon. Alimony of 10 1 0 for two minor children was granted to Margaret Sells from Benjamin Sells. The Ashcraft estate sale in Washington township, 120 acres, was continued. A partition was granted in Slaughter estate lands in Virginia township. Motion on widow taking property at appraised value in Sohn Barrier case reserved.
The Pittsburg Dispatch reports the Amalgamated Association and steel companies aim to settle the year’s wage dispute quickly. Moore companies including American Steel Taco American Steel Sheet National Ive company and American Tinplate direct efforts to arrange conference dates to resolve questions within a week as new negotiations proceed.
A phone company plans a new line from Newcomerstown to Coshocton by using Center streets and Bacon Run. The project involves right of way with the Coshocton branch of the United States Telephone Co. The long-distance system will link with Citizens' exchange soon.
Margaret Batch wins divorce from Charles W. Batch in common pleas court on grounds of gross neglect. Alimony set at 500 dollars and custody of their only child awarded to Mrs Batch.
July 7 special report from Fos ters indicates Well No 3 near Killbuck yielded a 2 barrel oil producer in the Big Injunsand, 40 feet thick with Berea grit 20 feet. Oil named 22 with a green cast resembles Pennsylvania and Lima oils, priced at 1.25 dollars on market. pumping station planned and a second well to be drilled on James Duncan farm as feverish development spreads.
Mrs George Norman aged 53 died at her home in West Lafayette on the Fourth after a period of heart trouble. She was highly regarded locally with many friends. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon by Rev W L Wells and Rev Mrs Exline. Burial followed in the Baptist Cemetery. She leaves her husband and eight children.
Assistant Attorney General J. E. Told renders an opinion that the act exempting fraternal benefit society property from taxation conflicts with the Ohio constitution. The measure exempts the Grand Army, Masons, Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias and others. Supreme Court likely to rule on legality.
Nellie Groves was granted a divorce from Emmet J. Groves in probate court Friday afternoon on grounds of extreme cruelty. She reverted to her maiden name Nellie G. Willis and was ordered to pay costs. Parties reside in Warsaw.
Reports describe a disruptive party near West Lafayette involving men and women. The exact identity of the group is not established, but rumors say they came from a distant area and caused damage or mischief under questionable legal activity.
A meeting to organize a new English Lutheran church in Coshocton is set for July 17 at the new Methodist Protestant church. Rev. Henel Gachman and Rev. B R McKengers will address interested residents as 25 plus English Lutheran families in town are expected to join, linking with Adamsville and Franken township congregations to form a strong base.
Indications show the upcoming business excursion to Columbus will benefit the library and be the most important event in years. Tickets are sold at the Pon Handle passenger station and will be available later at other places as announced.
Good farm known as Geors Ford located two and a half miles east of Keene Ohio. For particulars inquire Nancy Winklepleck Keene Ohio.
The Knights of Pythias installed a young slate of officers at a Friday meeting led by Chancellor Commander Frank Shank. New roles include Walter J. Winters as vice chancellor and George Riog as prelate, with subsequent page rank to be added next Wednesday evening.
The Ohio weekly crop bulletin notes Coshocton county faces drought with brown pastures and scarce oats and hay, while potatoes and corn fare well and apples show mixed prospects overall. Some counties report excellent apple outlooks, but not statewide.
The Electric Light company Saturday inaugurated its all day service. This allows incand escent lights and fans to operate continuously for customers who desire. The move is praised for benefiting businesses with cooling and lighting needs.
Librarian Love offers heavy canvas from a public library purchase. About 9 yards of high quality material suitable for carpet covering or lenis stack covers. In excellent condition and available to interested buyers. Mr Love will respond to inquiries.
Gauotiet has been established at the bridge unit and the second track between Pillsbury and Columbus nears full completion. The Franklin to Trin Way stretch opened yesterday with seven miles more to finish in a few weeks. A gauntlet on the Franklin bridge enhances safety as operators coordinate trains over the single remaining gap.
A man identifying himself as Russ Cox, described as drunk, was arrested by Pan Han Die Officers Magner and Booze at the station Saturday afternoon. He refused to cooperate, lay on the platform, and had to be helped to City Hall with Officer Hawkins assisting. He pleaded guilty to intoxication at a Saturday evening hearing and was fined $1 plus costs.
Mrs. Sarah M. Johnson seeks a divorce from Charles F. Johnson in probate court alleging nonsupport and abandonment after a marriage in April. She says they have not lived together since and that he is able to provide the common necessaries, while she resides in West Cornwall and he in Pennsylvania.
On Hiekary street Thursday afternoon a man and his wife became involved in a quarrel at the Feliz saloon. Chief Maple intervened and ordered them home. Both had been drinking and the dispute threatened to escalate.
Town Topics report brisk Fourth of July celebrations and local notes. An infant child of Mr and Mrs Strubble died at home on Fourth Street Tuesday evening. A man is wanted to manage a good farm in Coshocton County with address I X L care Acs.
Stephen B Peacock died at his Cherry street home Sunday after a short illness from heart trouble. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 230 PM conducted by Rev Dr Toland with Oak Ridge cemetery interment. Peacock, an Odd Fellows member, was born in England May 14 1833 and came to America at eighteen. He lived in New York state before moving to Cosheeton in 1871 to help start a steel plant later Houston Hay Axle company. He worked there until 1879 and later partnered in a shoe business with his son C L Peacock until five weeks ago. He leaves a wife and five children Charles L George John and Mrs Reynolds and four others. The family and community extend sympathy.
The list shows recent bonks added to the library for distribution including works by John Fox Richard Whiting Eugene Schuyler J W Bookwalter Ernest Dupuy Stepniak Chopin the Man and His Music Count Tolstoi and several others plus translations and histories across Russian French and European literature including Across Russia War and Peace and A Russian Proprietor by Tolstoi and Ramband among titles and authors.
Chief Maple and Officers Hawkins and Courtright raided a rear Hickory Street house Friday night. Three women and a man were secured and later brought to police court. Peachy Whitles and her mother were fined with the mother paying five dollars plus costs.
Court Bailiff Jeffries was praised at a Mecca dinner hosted by Landford Fawcett as Judge Exon and officials extended congratulations. Jeffries, years old, remains a popular figure at the temple of justice.
A Jersey cow wandered among B F Ricketts cattle and returned when turned away. Ricketts asks the owner to prove ownership and claim the animal promptly.
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