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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1903
Page
3
One horse at Will Mark-Jey's livery barn suffered a badly injured knee after stumbling while being driven Wednesday evening. The animal's condition is reported as potentially fatal, highlighting concerns for the stable's herd health.
The M. E. church trustees met to canvass subscriptions. The required amount was 12 59.33 dollars. Total subscriptions added to 12 866 dollars. Many supporters offered to subscribe further to cover interest until payments arrive. Brick subscribers may pay to T L Montgomery at Coshocton National Bank.
Washington dispatch reports the famed Venezuelan revolutionary El Mocho, real name Hernandez, may arrive with Castro's letter of credit as Minister to the United States. He is said to have a long martial record with more than 200 battles and Revolutions against Crespo Andrade and Castro. Meanwhile local nieuws notes slow progress on Sixth Street theatre and bricklayers disputes. Mrs. Rachel M. Haskins dies at 30 after frail age. funeral held with Rev. Dillon, burial in South Lawn cemetery. W. H. Haskins, United Mine Workers president, is a grandson.
A special excursion departs Cochocton July 29 and returns August 29 to Niagara Falls. Fare listed at $550 with berth or stateroom reservations on application. Also advertised is a Niagara Falls trip July 29 to August 9 at $5.50 round trip.
Bowser celebrates a birthday he believes is faked in a humorous misunderstanding. His wife insists he is fifty five, while he argues about age and gifts arriving from neighbors. A bottle, a bouquet, and a chorus of boys mark the day, ending in comic frustration.
A newspaper narrative follows Mr Bowser who insists he is forty nine or fifty, while family and neighbors celebrate by teasing him with a mistaken fifty five. A prank by children escalates as Bowser confronts years and reputation, ending with a runaway scene and a taunting tramp.
Clyde Walker Dawson, age twenty six, in charge of the placing out ward of the board of children's guardians, drowned while bathing in the surf at Cape May. His body reached Linden Maryland for a funeral set tomorrow afternoon. He formerly lived in Roscoe Ohio and recently traveled on board business. He registered at the Siberon Motel and was accompanied into the water by W A McKenney. The board of guardians investigates ward placements annually and Dawson was on a New Jersey trip for this work. Friends doubt life savers could have saved him. He leaves a widow and one son. John W Douglass informed Mrs Dawson and took charge at the depot.
List of letters remaining unclaimed at Coshocton Ohio post office for the week ending July 6 1903 names include Lydia Brannon Emma Cory Anna Crater Margaret Love Casse Paton George Bassett Alvin Butler Henry Bryan Stewart Bryant Philip Corson George Craig Charles Chaney I S Cain Will Dunlap Ward Dishon James Denman Harry Davis Ed Elder Everhart Chris Everhart C T Edwards James Gilgamon John Gard David Galliere Gay Rockenhofer Hart Henry Hinkley George Lemkins James Magness Robert McCullough William McCleary N F McCarton John Polls Charles Philas bub S A Parcella Geo Rowe Jr Daniel Ross Sam Rogers William Ramser William Sandles Arch Sprague John Stenber J H Shannon Jerry Wiles J M Wiggins Ernest A Watkins. Respondents should say advertised and give date.
Telegraph report from Fostoria Ohio July 11 describes a West Fremont street paving blast that split bricks over a four foot width. Intense heat, used in the pavement for expansion, is cited as the cause. The explosion resembled quarry blasts in sound.
The Church of Christ on Eleventh Street invites the public to attend twilight services on the church lawn each evening during warm weather starting July 19. Special newsie presentations by the church choir are planned for evenings, with a cordial welcome to young people and non churchgoers.
Miss Edna Mociler was surprised by friends at her Canal Lewisville home Friday evening. Attendees from Coshocton included Miss Ada Merrell Miss Ethel Shrake and Messrs Carl Merrell and Carl Shrake. brief business bringers in want ads.
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