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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1903
Page
8
Coshocton schools report stronger attendance, fewer tardies, and higher reading progress. Enrollment reached 1469 last year. per pupil cost fell to 9.02 in elementary and 29.16 in high school. High school enrollment remains the major challenge, with 131 students versus a 180 city average.
Local Coshocton notes report a staggered pricing scheme with figures 25 50 80 75 30 05 paid annually in advance. unclear context and motive remain.
G W Cassingham plans a large coal mine in Virginia township near Adams Mills in Coshocton County. The project will mine beneath Cox Marquand Oden McCoy and Krider farms using electric power and modern machinery. About 150 men will be employed and operations will begin at once as soon as possible.
The Columbus Dispatch features a fine cut of C B Smith, former Columbus resident and traveling salesman, now president of the Columbus Commercial Travelers' association. The article notes his popular leadership and revival of interest, and mentions a gold badge awarded at the recent convention.
The U S Navy issued a circular calling for electricians to serve as wireless telegraph operators at start pay of 30 dollars monthly with promotions to chief electrician at 60 dollars. Candidates need knowledge of telephone and measuring instruments. not required to know ordinary telegraph gear. Enlistees will be trained aboard naval vessels. A charity baseball game between the K of P and Elks is planned after the Fourth of July. Miss Mae Hutchinson led her Sunday school class to the Daugherty farm near Roscoe for an afternoon of activity and a meal.
The Coshocton Athletic Club baseball team, crippled by injuries, lost to Dennis 22 to 2 on Saturday. Only four players could travel, with pitcher Ricketts sidelined by a knee injury from the prior week. Newton pitched for Coshocton, but Quailey’s curves stymied the visitors. A local ad for Rocky Mountain Tea accompanies the recap.
Cleveland leaders push Mayor Johnson toward the Democratic gubernatorial nomination as letters and visits flood his office. Johnson remains noncommittal, stressing only that he could veto his own candidacy if he chooses. Democratic rivals, including John L Zimmerman, weigh canvassing strategies for county delegates ahead of the August State convention.
Engineer G. A. Duval of the Baltimore and Ohio freight division risked his life to save crew members and prevent a train from exploding after a powder car caught fire. He stopped the train cut off the powder car, then moved to a safe distance ahead, narrowly avoiding a catastrophic blast. Only minor damage occurred to the train and track. no injuries were reported. Martins Ferry school population rises to 2,689, an increase of 87 from last year.
After a month deadlock and more than 500 ballots, the Parkersburg board of affairs elected Walter Barr as police chief. Barr succeeds the previous chief amid a contested selection process.
The Fountain team defeated the St Louis All-Stars at Riverside Park on Saturday afternoon as the visiting ladies, though starry, failed to shine against Ashman’s hard fighting lineup. Umpire Waddell remained unmoved amid the veiled glances and tense moments.
The second base brunette impressed no one as umpires drew ire from spectators. The lady pitcher and other players faced jeers and comments while fans named the batters with playful taunts. The Fountains won 14 to 4 over the Soldiers amid rowdy crowd banter. Also announced are July excursion fares to Washington Boston New York and Niagara Falls for the National Educational Association meeting with stops and return routes. Mrs Dorsey returns to resume business in Cochocton Ohio.
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