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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1903
Page
5
Excitement on Lee avenue ended in a toy wild west scene when a pistol misfired during a neighborhood stunt. Ray McClintock was struck below the eye by wadding from John Burt's pistol after a second trigger pull. He escaped severe injury. his sister fainted, and the mother collapsed briefly. Doctors treated Ray and the family recovered.
West Lafayette plans a grand Fourth of July with posters, a booming local economy, new bank, newspaper, paving, gas, and college activity. May or Stoneburner and four others lead the planning as the town grows from a blacksmith shop era to a thriving center from Blue Hole to Possum Holler. Force foods promote health and strength in the community.
Irish societies across Ohio unite to commemorate Robert Emmet’s trial and execution in Columbus on Sept 19 and 20. Expect 50 000 attendees, a recreate d trial, 200 voice chorus, Hibernian rifle companies, prize drill, and speeches by leading Irish orators.
Mrs Rebecca McKee widow of Samuel McKee died Wednesday morning at her Plainfield area home at age 58. An unusual death followed a heel sore two months earlier that led to blood poisoning and death. Survived by son Charles McKee and his family, she was a longtime MoE church member. Funeral held Friday at ten, Plainfield Cemetery interment. Cousin W A Bowler, James Magers and Paul Love attended.
Newark journalist reports Carl T. Osborn has passed the mental examination for admission to the Naval Academy in Annapolis and will undergo a physical test today. Osborn, a Jackson township youth, was recently appointed by Congressman J. W. Cassingham of Coshocton. The Coshocton Boys Camping Club heads to Saixmire Dam for a two week outing with members including Beall Barnes Rodgers Carr Meek Jones Mulligan Darling Speckman DeHart Childs. The Woman's Relief Corps met in Shaw building and planned a lawn fete for July Fourth in the courthouse square. Miss Mabel Lytton, visiting Miss Mary Ricketts, returned to West Bedford.
Local interest grows in marking the four mile south of Lisbon where John Morgan surrendered after his raid. Gen Anson G McCook visited the site and urged a stone marker with inscription. Columbiana County officials may fund a memorial. others push for state support.
City firemen met at city hall to identify about seventy members eligible for five year service certificates. The awards grant exemptions from jury duty military service and road tax and will be issued soon. Delegates to the Northeastern Ohio Volunteer Firemen association tournament in Toronto Ohio July 16 to 18 will be chosen early next week.
Andrew Weisner of Premium Manufacturing heads toward Council Bluffs to finalize the Coshocton Novelty merger, with invoicing set and completion by July 1. The Premium plant will employ about 2500 dollars monthly payroll and John M. Smith named general superintendent upon completion. A Stark county centennial reunion is planned in Canton for July 27 to August 1 with rail discounts and events for natives, Johns, Bills, and fat men.
The state board of appraisers narrows working days for city boards of review to forty days for cities 5,000 to 10,000 population and sixty days for 10,000 to 25,000, with longer limits for larger cities. Cincinnati and Cleveland may work all year. Boards must average seven hours daily. Miss Mapsie Miller will visit Delphos for a week.
The article explains how German Social Democrats differ from U S socialists, outlining their platform including universal male and female suffrage, referendum, parliamentary responsibility, local self government, free nonsectarian schools, free legal aid, and progressive taxes. It notes opposition to Bismarckian repression, rising Essen votes for Social Democrats, and Bebel’s statement that they oppose the monarchy but not the person of the emperor.
Coshocton Woman's club members attended a dinner at the Empire after a planned program. The group included Mrs A Clark, M B Beck, K H Bostwick, C H Brook, W K Crawford, George Craighead, W C Frew, L P Gallagher, George A Hay, H C Herbig, H R McCurdy, J F Meek, H C Pratt, Joseph Rue, EH Selby, R F Timmons, Sophia Wilson, J P Forbes, G W Richie, Seth Snyder, Mrs Keepers, Mrs Lodge, and Misses Lee and Markley. They visited the West Lafayette college in the afternoon. Mr and Mrs George A McClure hosted guests at dinner on R F D No 3.
The Woman's club gathered at Mrs. G. W. Richie's South Fourth Street home for the last meeting. Miss Markley led a discussion on tapestries pottery and mosaics while Mrs. Crawford Mrs. Rae and Mrs. Ward spoke on enamels cloissone and intaglios in art. Mrs. Snyder presented a paper on English Literature of Today and a Shakespearean reading of A Midsummer Night's Dream was completed. Secretary Mrs. McCurdy reported the year’s activities and refreshments followed. Guests included Mrs. A. J. Beatley and Miss Clara Fribley.
Roscoe Woman's club and families enjoyed a hillside supper near James Maston's home behind Roscoe on Friday evening. About fifty people attended the pleasant outing. Ellsworth LeBeuitier photographed the group, taking two snapshots of the picnickers. The Age ads bring good results.
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