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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1900
Page
6
The article discusses moral dangers in urban settings urging youths to avoid idle crowds and "pleasure seekers." It warns against Sabbath-breaking, laziness, and associating with corrupting influences, urging Christian diligence and work to resist temptation and preserve virtue.
The Senate opened debate on the emergency tariff proposal and the Porto Rico civil government bill. Key figures discussed include Foraker Teller Stewart and Clark, with votes noted and debates over duties on Porto Rican goods. Separate reports cover enforcement steps, troop redeployment to the United States, and a fatal platform fight in Yoakum Texas.
Ohio lawmakers adjourn after brief session as Senate concurs on Nippert bill reorganizing Cincinnati government creating a five member board to be elected for three years. Other measures include local option taxation proposals and reforms to marriage licenses and election laws.
The following candidates were successful in the teachers' examination. Two years: Charles W. Maston and Jesse V. Smailes. One year: Clyde Sproull, Charles F. Howell, WG. Maston, C. O. Ford, D. W. Bassett, John H. House, C & Schumaker, E. H. Sproull, J. L. Gamble, Charles Wells, F. F. Schhlard, F. A. Davis, Jacob Schlarb, Henry B. Pigman, Carrie Leavengood, Bessie Reed, Estella Moore, Celia Meredith, Alice Grim, Mary Lemeret. Four applicants total.
Joseph Fletcher died at his home in Oxford township Friday night after a long illness. He was 75 and had used crutches for 15 years due to rheumatism. A wealthy farmer and leading local figure, he was the brother in law of Dr. J G Carr, who visited the late residence Saturday morning.
George Lent, a miner at the Morganan mines, was injured at work when a large coal fell on his foot. His ankle and instep were severely sprained but no bones were broken. Doctor Stacey treated the wounds. Lent resides on Kenilworth Avenue.
The board of education met Friday evening in J. W. Cassingbham's office. Bills totaling 572.65 were paid, led by a 256 payment to contractor Petit for Cherry street school. The board praised the building as first class and expressed pride in the work completed.
John M. Adams sold 65 horses and eight mules Friday afternoon in a brisk sale. Bidding was lively with prices from 50 dollars, and buyers came from across the county. Adams plans to ship several horses next Monday.
Reserved seats for General Gordon's lecture at the opera house on March 14 go on sale next Monday at noon at Smith's drug store. Prices are 59 and 75 cents. Proceeds fund pictures for the flame. This may be Gordon's final appearance in GF Shocton.
M W Wimmer secured an increased pension for Zedition Fh a member of the One Hundred and Twenty second Ohio from £16 to $12 monthly effective March 15. The notice includes testimonials and claims about deafness remedies and other medical endorsements with several named individuals and shops.
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