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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1900
Page
1
Commencement at the Cashodor high school featured a strong program with student speakers on topics ranging from Cromwell to women’s rights and American industry. Diplomas were awarded by Judge Roche, with Mr. Riffel and Mr. Dillin distinguished for top honors as the crowd enjoyed a polished class song and an excellent musical program despite rain.
Grace M. E. church held a large quarterly meeting with over twenty four new members added this quarter and six received Sunday. Doctor Oliver preached a masterly sermon on The Knowledge of God and Its Fruits as the congregation filled the capacity church.
The Home Building Loan and Savings company will pay interest on deposits and accept money in amounts convenient for depositors. Depositors may make small weekly or monthly payments. The office of W A Himebaugh will be open Saturdays from seven to eight o'clock for convenience of depositors.
Wanted a nice dappled gray horse about sixteen and a half hands high and 1400 pounds with good style and action for a coach horse. Will pay a good price for a suitable animal. Write S. Mitts at 29-21 Caldwell, Ohio.
In Avondale a 13 year old boy died after head growth and water buildup caused by a hollow brain. Doctors removed five and a half quarts of fluid, finding a skull one sixteenth inch thick and a brain weighing 46 ounces. The case puzzled physicians and drew local interest.
Two appeal cases moved to common pleas docket. Franklin Miller appeals against WilliamsleLaughtlin of Clark township over a £6 judgment from Squire J. FE. Linn. Miller had sued for £30. Lewis Suigart versus T. J. Holl from Buxton New Castle township appealed a judgment after Holl failed to pay £251 note. Suigart attached a team of horses and double harness. Holl appeared seeking relief from Buxton court.
John Welsh, captured by Sheriff Hedge and Chief Maple, arraigned before Judge Eason and pleads not guilty to burglary and burglary with larceny indictments. He will be heard next week. Indictments were filed a little over two years ago. he broke jail before the trial.
Theodore confined in county jail awaiting grand jury action shows a change of heart. He requested Rev. Dr. Toland and signed the total abstinence pledge after the doctor prepared the document.
New Lexington Herald notes Coshocton hosted delegates and visitors to a circuit court convention. The board of trade arranged a carriage drive and tour of the city’s sights. The article highlights Coshocton as a seven thousand population city with broad streets, palatial homes, neat lawns, strong business blocks, and active manufacturing.
Coshocton County Cyclers seek 500 dollars to fund a Fourth of July bicycle event. President Ed A McCabe leads a petition drive to cover advertising prizes parade costs and other incidentals. The goal aims to draw a great crowd to Coshocton for the nation’s celebration.
Washington reports that infantry in the Philippines will be replaced by cavalry and troops will be used to garrison posts or discharged after arrival home. Colonel Smith, famed commander of the Seventeenth, is promoted to brigadier, with Coshocton boys among its ranks.
The Hub Clothing Company in the Forbes building unveils a 69 lamp electric sign by Stanley & Son. Workers plan to add a second line of letters to create a handsome Main Street display that illuminates the storefront and draws attention.
Captain Byron L. Bargar has been named judge advocate of the Ohio division of the Spanish American War Veterans association. Colonel Coit is now commander, and local efforts push to form a city branch with many enthusiastic ex-servicemen backing the move.
Arthur Piper, a bright carrier for The Age, attended a picnic where he ate ivy by mistake. Days later his face swelled badly and he endured jokes from friends, but he is better today.
The Soldiers burial law was amended by the assembly and nearly destroyed. Indigent veterans and spouses could be buried at county expense, not exceeding 895, with county commissioners supervising. The reform added penalties and duties for undertakers and certificates of indigency, raising costs and limiting scope.
The Gray Hardware Co backs of the upper basin were lined with people Sunday afternoon as they fished. A sea turtle weighing 150 pounds passed through the city Friday on Pan Handle train 19, shipped from New York to Columbus. Lectures in Union chapel will use 80 stereoptician views and illustrated songs. A large number plan to see Admiral Dewey in Columbus next week. Passenger traffic between this city and Zanesville has not resumed though baling of the Southern is nearly done. Children’s Day will be observed at the Presbyterian church next Sunday with a noted music program. The infant child of Z M FJ and Mrs Thomas Turner died Sunday. funeral was held and burial at South Lawn. The state board of health learned physicians largely oppose adding consumption to reportable diseases. Rose Brothers Furniture provided stage furniture for commencement without charge or price. Bring your Job Work to The Age Printery.
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