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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1903
Page
2
City council at a special session, amid a library dispute and depot issues, deferred library site decisions, debated options on Manning and Chaney properties, and faced resignations and accusations regarding Carnegie gifts. Carnegie letters and local opposition framed a tense, partisan meeting with adjournment pending Tuesday.
A shopper reports purchasing soap from local home stores described as pure and food-grade yet causing skin irritation and peeling after use. The incident sparked mention of product quality and consumer caution, with limited details on brand or official testing.
The Democratic central committee met in City Hall with Chairman Joseph Callahan and Secretary Will Schlah. Candidates announced include BE C. Rinner for mayor, W. H. Manner for auditor, George T. Ayers for city treasurer, and others for the board of public service, township offices, and precinct supervision. The filing deadline is Wednesday March 11 to allow ticket printing.
The undersigned John McDonald of Coshocton County Ohio has been appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of Samuel Perkins deceased. February 28 1903.
The Republican central committee met at Boyd and McConnell's offices to plan arrangements for the spring election. Nominations will occur at primary elections this year, replacing a mass convention. Two primaries will run March 17 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. All candidates must meet next Thursday evening to elect judges and clerks of elections. Committee members listed include M A McConnell W H King A P Stewart Marion Rose Joseph Barrett and David Evans.
Washington report says Governor Merriam, head of the census, submitted his resignation to the president effective May 15. He will become vice president of the International Mercantile Agency of New York.
The Pittsburg dog show brings top winners like Hawkeye and Rap Vesta with trainer Paul B. Johnson. Johnson vows pride after three firsts and several seconds from eight entries. Preparations for Coshocton show and a large kennel presence, including Sir Waldorf, promise a record turnout and trophy showcase. The article notes rising German exports and urges readers to Read The Age.
The union bible class was organized Thursday evening at the city public library lecture room with about fifty Sunday school teachers and others from all churches attending. A temporary organization was formed for one month. President James R. Johnson. Secretary Miss Mabel Boyd. Leader Rev J S Ebersone. Executive committee Prof Pratt Miss Pauline Weiser Rev Hamilton. Next meeting set for Thursday and likely weekly meetings thereafter until permanent organization. Officers to be elected quarterly.
R A Todd, a well known farmer of White Eyes township, killed the first snake of the season while clearing rubbish in a field. He heard a hiss and found a viper with its head raised and tongue out, which he quickly dispatched. The snake measured between and three feet long.
Rev. C C Erwin opened a series of meetings at the Clark township Baptist church last Saturday evening March 7 and will continue them for about two weeks drawing local worshippers and visitors seeking spiritual renewal.
Frank S. Ripley, Keene star route mail carrier, made his first trip Monday after being detained four days by high water. Bulgaria exports wheat, wine and attar of roses.
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