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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1903
Page
4
The article condemns rioters as hoodlums not laboring men and laments Pope Leo XII's death. It praises the pope as a Christian gentleman whose diplomatic leadership elevated the church and inspired world respect, noting his peaceful legacy and impact on interfaith relations.
The Mansfield News reports that Ohio Democrats in 1901 backed a constitutional amendment for direct popular election of U S senators. They urged state conventions to notify when a Senate race is to be held and to nominate a Democratic candidate for the Senate at the next state convention.
A man in Pennsylvania freed 800 rattlesnakes captured for an eastern agency. The column wryly notes total abstainers seek drink for variety. It recalls Bob Ingersoll’s remark about Kentucky going Republican and his need to swallow words, implying potential shifts.
The mock alert notes a penitentiary counterfeiter causing a stir in Ohio. Reports mention a hundred thousand dollars lost in an Indiana hail storm. The piece mixes cultural references and weather notes with playful observations on public figures and June heat.
A string of social updates from Bakersville to Avondale highlights visits by Miss Julia Burrell, Edith Johnson, and many others. Families travel, guests stay with relatives, and camp meetings draw attendees across town.
Mrs Betsy Randles of Bowman died July 13 at her home after long illness. She was 78 years, six months and 25 days old. Survived by three sons one daughter and many relatives. Funeral at Blooming Grove church July 14. burial at Chestnut Ridge.
A fragment reports a dog named Friday injured last Friday night after an incident at A L Reels home. Tender care followed, with hopes for recovery. The note mentions multiple local residents, visits and family news across Cambridge and surrounding towns.
West Lafayette College announces a faculty shift for the next year with Prof. L B Wolf moved to active agent work. Demonie Wells will fill the history and literature professorship. Mrs Wells and three married professors’ wives join College Society. Miss Stoker spoke on Indian psychology. New faculty houses in College Park near completion for September 1.
Nellie July 22 notes show Mrs Burrell of Co shecton visiting sister Mrs Permill Staats and Miss Eilna Wheeler from New Guilford visiting relatives. Mr and Mrs M N Hauger visited Damsile over Sunday. Fred Ringwalla of New Castle called on relatives. he returned by train. A new map for the R FD P No L lists families to receive mail. service likely start next quarter along with third lot additions totaling eighteen for Nellie village growth. A doctor is expected to arrive soon.
Special correspondence from Avondale notes several visitors and residents in town. Mrs. George Park and daughter Miss Beatrice Ward of Chicago are visiting, Edith Rinehart of Baltic spends the week here, Henry Henderson and wife of Lew isville visit their son James, Mrs. Thomas Moore and daughter Myrtle of Cleveland stay with Mrs. A. J. Moore, plus updates on other local visitors and guests.
Local notes report visits from Baltic, Coshocton, and Canton residents, church meetings, and family gatherings. Shipments include car logs, wheat, coal, and stock. Acknowledged events cover baptisms, weddings, camp meetings, and a threshing outfit purchase with several roadside visits and campus notes.
William Cantwell and family of Co Shocton are noted in a brief item as spending weeks at George Finnet. The report confirms resumed operations at Clark's stone quarry located on James Maston's farm.
July 23. J E Rothacher and wife spent Sunday at Chili. Prof Mikesell touring for Coshocton Novelty works stayed with friends. Irwin Miser and family of Bradford Pa visit. Michael Leavengood working on Crawford township road west of Baltic. William Sprenkel of Coshocton visited mother. Band plans August 15 picnic, touted as the town’s biggest day. A sad tale follows about a lad who hid oats and caused mischief among other boys.
July 23 report from Canal Lewisville lists village camp meeting at Avondale attendance, visits by Miss Allie Nelson, Miss Bessie Renfrew, and Miss Edna Mohler, and returns of Miss Lillus Tompkins and Miss Maude Mohler. It notes John Besst’s death at Coshocton with funeral attendance, plus several local visits and a 20 to 8 ball game victory by the home team over Avondale.
July 23. Mrs Jen nio Lockhart and children of Wooster visit her parents Mr and Mrs J A Cochran. Mrs Laura Norman of Coshoeton spends part of last week here. Mr and Mrs Haver of Isleta visit their son CHEE and a family. Bell moves family from Bellaire to occupy H Rehard house East Main. Cal Cains new residence on West Russell is rapidly being completed.
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