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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1903
Page
4
The world admires Pope Leo XIII for his pure life and diplomacy. The Age notes daily water shortages in the three rivers city and urges the city council to secure more water for taxpayers, as Friday evening left many gardens dry and utilities strained.
The public discussion centers on arbitrary water use hours and potential misrepresentation in charges. Citizens urge an engineering assessment, quick council action, and a clear remedy, with July 4 as a reference point for urgent reform. The piece notes Roosevelt’s 1903 telegraph milestone and immigration stance, highlighting broader national concerns.
Marshal Phillips received two phone inquiries about a young man matching a description. A youth claiming to be Brown was taken into custody, later revealed to be run away with about $100 from his father. He returned the funds and agreed to go home. Friends hope he ends his wild oats phase.
Rory Shaw of Ransom dry goods leaves for a week with his uncle William Shaw near War Saw after a few days of appendicitis. Mrs Lalu Stowe, widow of a Trinway victim, remains in precarious condition as doctors Frew and Brower express little hope. T H Wheeler stays home on North Fourth with illness and shows slight improvement. Fourth of July brings mixed feelings as many await better times.
A lyrical lament describes the nearing death of Leo as sunset fades. The speaker contemplates mortality, the soul’s release from the body, and seeks divine mercy and eternal rest. The tone is devotional, pleading for a peaceful passage to the afterlife and reunion with the beloved.
Local society notices report Miss Gabrielle Cpeland returning home to Dresden after a visit with Mrs. Harry T Barron. Numerous guests and travelers pass through or visit Dresden including Miss Ida Hollingesworth, Mrs Eva Morris, and families from Alliance Toledo Indianapolis and Cambridge Road. Multiple residents travel for visits, business, or leisure to towns such as Alexandria Perrysville Walhending Roscoe Trinway Mohawk Bos ton and Sugar Creek with outings on farms and at homes.
McCall Rowlen New report cattle Plainfield visitors W C Davis Oak street. Floyd Compton returns home from Wakatomia. A D Endsley promoted to Tarentum school superintendent attends New York normal school. Bert Akeroyd returns to Pittsburg after Roscoe visit. Mrs B E Mortley visits Asbury Park N J. Mr Mrs Robert Hanlon trip up the lakes. Mrs Homer Jacobs visits Millersburg. George Miller and wife visit Dresden.
Variety of county notices from the Court House: separation agreement for Dr. Ernest C. Voltz and wife Elizabeth outlining property division. a county records index repair or rebinding dilemma facing Recorder Mortley with cost estimates around 550 to 3500 dollars. road petitions from Franklin and Crawford townships require posting and procedure. multiple divorce filings and alimony petitions including Leander N. Ross and Amy Rosa, James W. Skelton and Lena Skelton, plus Lizzie Lowery’s pending divorce settlement. Also actions to set aside John Leatherow will, licenses to marry, probate filings, and a brief Fourth of July firecracker note.
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