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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1903
Page
8
The article reports continued probing into mail transportation graft with focus on Shallenberger and the weighing of rails. It notes potential investigations, possible railroad manipulation of mail tonnage, and past accusations against Loud of political favoritism and civil service evasion.
The article recounts a fatal and damaging explosion at the Mt Pelee site caused by lightning striking a dynamite powder house. Foreman Burt Purdom notes a ton and a half of dynamite stored, with a fresh ton on site for the air shaft sinking. Workers sheltered in the blacksmith shop as the blast toppled structures. Foreman Sam Hartup and an assistant were in the loft during the explosion. Injured were tended at once while the engine house occupants recovered from shock, and the dead were cared for until medical aid arrived.
Dr and Mrs Bradley and daughter Miss Mary from Marshall Illinois spend a few days at the Park hotel. Mrs Marshall formerly Miss Lizzie Campbell daughter of Judge Campbell who once lived here. TL J Hanley Corkovian offers up to date modern milling facilities for wheat corn and oats and invites inquiries by wire or telephone.
Beautiful memorial services for the Knights and Ladies of the Maccabees were held at Grace M E church. Rev. Toland delivered an address from Romans eight about triumph over life’s trials, urging watchfulness, prayer, and courage amid temptations, with references to Nero Agrippa and Newton.
A London paper described a proposed railway with trains at twenty miles an hour. A member of parliament ridiculed the idea, while a speaker urged unity and self conquest for the good of humanity. He warned that future battles could be fought alone, and urged preparation.
West Lafayette stages its annual college field day Tuesday afternoon with a long list of events led by committee members G. W. Barnes H. J. Hershman and R. L. Ehrich. The program features hurdle races wheelbarrow and running events high jump broad jump baseball throws three legged races hop and jump sprints and a 2:30 baseball game between W. L. C. and Warsaw Athletics with prizes from Student Bell.
Prof McCurdy of the board of examiners released the success list from last Saturday’s teachers’ examination in Preston. A D Preston, a Republican candidate for county recorder, earned the top grade and the only three year certificate. Other two year certificates went to Lillie Tompkins and Estella Moore and W H Huff. One year certificates were awarded to Lavena Cline Amelia Gribble Sylvia Almack Leora Robinson Margaret George Essie Marx Edyth Dilley Mabel Leavenood Carrie Leavengood Mary Hootman Mabel Sharpless Belle Robinson Mary Burns Amanda Welling Jemima Welling Mae Cornwell Clara Ridgway Ida Frey H W Middleton S C Leech D T Sheatz Frank W Mowery Frank Leech H T Purdy Charley Howell P D Kissner R L Ehrieh William Ehrich Ww R Cullison.
The board of directors of the Ohio Canal association will meet in Coshocton in the latter part of next week to transact important business. A large amount of business has accumulated that needs prompt attention and a full attendance of the board is required. Miners Will Celebrate at Walhonding mines Pleasant City. Drivers there formed the Walhonding Carnival club to celebrate the Fourth of July with about 100 in prizes. various organizations have invitations.
At Manonic lodge on Friday evening two candidates were conferred the Gita degree. The event marked a notable step in the lodge’s initiation rites with members in attendance and approval from the exalted leaders.
Correspondence from West Lafayette College reports term end near, preparations for commencement, and visits by former students and guests. It highlights Orchard Hall completion, two literary societies Irving and Webster, and planned oratory and debate contests. Also lists personnel changes, religious services, and social events through June.
In Ren married June 11 by Rev C Er wis, Charlie B Ryan and Miss Gade A Gelders, both of Clark township, are listed with a sale of pianos organs and sewing machines. Ellington piano ten year warranty 250 dollars. Kapps Parlor Grand Germany 1-3 oct barreled walnut 65. Bayatate organ 5 oct walnut 35. Mason Hamlin organ 5 oct 15. Farrand organ oak 85. White sewing machine 2. Ginger sewing machine 5. American sewing machine 10. Call to view bargains at Bitwanie Piano Co Main street.
Fragmentary newspaper line shows mentions of Ohio fleeces and combing fine unwashed with scattered words. No clear event or names due to garbled OCR.
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