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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1900
Page
1
City council adjourned after a tense session driven by accusations against a Canton brick company and its representatives over the Second Street paving contract. Mayor charged John Kissner with involvement while noting no immediate word from him. Canton brick and Zanesville block clashed over bonds to Shoshone National Bank with Zanesville block finally prevailing though the contract was not awarded.
During a lively session Council weighs brick type for Second Street paving. Kuntz urges a decision on brick and bidder. Stewart questions timing while Voorhees says funds must exist in bank. The mayor backs Canton brick pricing as Kissner bids are discussed and roll is taken.
Testimony and accusations fly as council members discuss Canton brick bids. Members deny bribe offers while recounting who approached whom and why Canton brick was favored, ending with a vote confirming the contract amid tense exchanges.
Captain W A Lovett, chairman of the Republican Congressional Committee for the seventeenth district, says he will not call the committee meeting for two weeks to allow candidates to inform and file their applications. The Newark announcement urges applicants to prepare and present to the committee.
The Pittsburg Dispatch editorial argues Pittsburg should adopt asphalt for Chestnut street to gain smooth quiet pavements. It notes asphalt costs about $2 per foot more, but saves wear and noise for bicycles and autos, urging municipal leaders to choose the best over the cheapest option.
City hall hosts a public labor meeting under the Federal Labor union. President Fiaskins of Ohio Mine Workers and Katles Thinson will speak. Officials note the gathering aims to advance labor interests and is not a political meeting.
The Coshocton board of education held a session approving two new teachers at $600 annually each to handle English and German Latin. Miss M. Gertrude Jones will teach English and Miss Van Fleet Keing German and Latin as German becomes an elective. A committee was named to assess space and needed repairs to accommodate more pupils before fall term.
Friday morning about two o'clock officer Hains found a wheel in a bicycle rack on Main Street. He took it to the mayor's office for safekeeping fearing it might be stolen. No owner has claimed it yet and the owner must prove the property.
A powerful storm drenched the city on Wednesday night. Lightning struck Professor J. M. Yarnell’s Chestnut Street residence, bricks showered from the chimney, plaster tore from walls, and both Yarnell and his wife were unhurt. Fireman George Scherer at the pumping station suffered a severe electric shock after the storm’s shock disturbed the station’s gauge and rang the bell. He was unconscious for over an hour but improved today and seeks no further shocks.
The Gh. Synod of the Presbyterian church will meet in Ohio during October. Rev. Dr. Thrives of Pigues and Rev. Pr. Holday of Zanesville are named as speakers. The three day sessions cover court reviews and discussions of church decisions with about 50 churches and 100000 members. The State Sunday School Association and the Women Home and Foreign Missionary Society will also hold sessions. The Second church is likely venue for sessions, with the First church hosting the synod.
The ceremony Tuesday evening united John Siegrist and Stella Coe as husband and wife with Rev. Hunt officiating. A wedding feast followed in a richly decorated dining room with cut flowers festoons and plants. The bride’s parents Elias and were hosts, and guests offered warm wishes and many presents.
The Coshocton Cosile company sent its locomotive to Dennison for repairs and rebuilt. It arrived Wednesday evening with new paint and lettering, presented in a fine appearance. Engineers Bell and McCabe express pride as the Carey engine resumes service, replacing the Pan Handle engine that had filled its place.
One of the railroad’s biggest orders in years goes to Vallman company of Chicago for 13 new coaches and six combination cars. The cars will feature the latest design with modern appliances and improved devices. The order is said to serve Pennsylvania lines west of Pittsburgh and will enhance service for patrons.
Large crowd attended the Wednesday service for Stephen B. Peacock. Rev. Dr Toland led the rites as members of The Gold Fellows and Mere Cheres performed order rites for the deceased, with interment later at Ridge.
Charles Arnold was arrested by Officer Hains Saturday evening in Eckert's livery alley for intoxication. He appeared Monday for a hearing, pled guilty, and paid a fine and costs of one dollar. He had been released from city prison Saturday morning after a previous arrest Friday evening for another offense.
The Grace Methodist church Mission band collected funds for starving Indians. A recent contribution of 35.50 was sent to the church's authorized board for relief work.
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