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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1903
Page
2
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery claiming cures for chest and lung conditions and other ailments with testimonial letter from John M Russell of Brent Indiana. It promotes a medical adviser book offered free with stamps, and urges readers to send stamps to Buffalo New York for the publication.
Miss Bessie Murphy of Conesville married Clartes Gibbons of Gnaddenhutten in a quiet ceremony at the Kissner home on Orange Street Sunday morning at nine oclock. Rev. Dr. Pisher performed the rite and the couple departed for Gnaddenhutten to establish their home.
Workers at the Arlington Hotel caused a near disaster Tuesday morning when a gas pipe was unscrewed by a man who believed the gas had been shut off. The released gas hissed loudly and officers acted swiftly to shut it off.
A slaughter house south of the city owned by butcher W A Clark was burned to the ground Tuesday night. The cause is unknown. Loss is about 200 dollars with no insurance. Miss Annetta Finlay of Keene visited the city en route to Loveland to visit friends.
Washington dispatch notes Representative William P. Hepburn of Iowa says President Roosevelt likely to pick Judge William H. Taft of Ohio as running mate. Taft would accept if not chosen, while Taft’s path is helped by Lodge and Foraker. Democrats push the Iowa idea as Republicans back tariff reform and labor protections.
The United States European squadron under Rear Admiral Cotton arrived in Germany and was saluted today by Prince Henry’s German squadron, in a formal naval exchange reported by telegraph.
The feed store owned by William Miller is sold to T. H. Wiggins and William 8. Simons. Wiggins will control the business after July 1, and Simons, from Linton township, will move his family to the area to join the enterprise.
Buffalo June 23. Tug QOW Cheney capsized while attempting to tow the Chemung into port. The vessel went under the Chemung's bow and sank. Captain John Whelan, steward Andy Shafter, and foreman El Dugan drowned.
A 150 horsepower boiler was delivered yesterday and installed at Baich Bros mill near the Cusheeton bridge, marking a significant upgrade to their operations.
Lucy A Neighbor plaintiff against Charles J Crist defendant before T. W Culbertson Justice in Oxford township Coshocton County Ohio. On Sunday in June 1903 the justice issues an order of attachment for eight dollars. Lucy A Neighbor Isleta June 21 1933.
A distressed mother Annie Bechtoli was dispossessed from Bushwick avenue with two young children and left in a storm. She and her kids endured hunger and exposure until an ambulance and police aided them then were taken to St Catharine's hospital. The article questions where authorities were and rails at inaction amid vast charitable funding.
A Kentucky court set July 27 for the murder trial of Jett and White over the Marcem case to be held in Cynthiana with Judge Osborne presiding. Captain B J Ewen arrived to remain in wanter testifying in the case.
Telegraph dispatch reports Manila’s medical officers show a steady drop in deaths. First quarter 1900 death rate was 46.80 per thousand, dropping to 22.17 per thousand in the current first quarter, lower than Washington despite unsanitary conditions and army efforts.
June 24 report from Canal Dover states John Barnhart of Sugar Creek clashed with his wife over furniture. Their 18-year-old son Daniel confronted him, a chair was struck, and the youth fired five times with a revolver but hit nothing. He is arrested and faces shooting with intent to kill charges. The rest of the text notes a church social and local flour ads.
The article touts Hyomei as a modern cure for catarrh claiming it purifies air passages and blood, killing germs and microbes. It cites testimonials from N G Durham of Boston and C E Anderson guaranteeing refunds if not effective, urging immediate use.
The Tuscarawas Boxwell commencement will be held in the Clark school house on the Plainfield road Saturday evening June 27. The class address will be delivered by William Greene. Plenty of good music by local talent. Graduates include Miss Maggie Greene Frank Stekum Joseph C. Aronhalt and Alvin C. Vance.
Pension attorney M. W. Wimmer obtained a widow’s pension for Alice Angle, widow of Malachi Angle of Company H, 150th Regiment, O O VI. The pension of eight dollars per month is dated December 16, 1902.
The Presbyterian parsonage will receive a fresh coat of paint as a mud improvement effort. The Age ads indicate the project is underway with expected favorable results.
Notice to Contractors from Washington township Coshocton county Ohio. Sealed proposals due noon June 50 1903 for building a school house at Cooperdale. Each bid must name all interested parties and be accompanied by a certified check or bond equal to one third of the bid. Contracts secured by performance bond. Bids by material and work to be itemized. Board reserves right to reject any or all bids. By order of Board of Education J Dickerson Clerk.
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