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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1903
Page
4
A fragment suggests speculation that an unnamed woman carried out a violent deed. The text ponders motive and whether the act was murder or justifiable, without facts to confirm the cause or identity of the actor.
A columnist questions the need for a dedicated police judge in Coshocton amid debates on municipal economy and code passage. The piece satirically notes the mayor's role and compares the utility of a police judge to a fifth wheel, while referencing broader political chatter and March gloom.
The piece notes a dramatic rise in snuff production and earnings despite a society-wide decline in use. It cites American Snuff Co. controlling 95 percent of production, 1.74 million dollars in net earnings, and a 25.2 million dollar asset base with a 1.44 million dollar surplus. It lists 1900 census production by state and by snuff type, showing exports and domestic demand across regions.
A Buffalo murder case centers on Edwin Burdick, a wealthy society man found dead in his den with a gunstick wound. The piece links his demise to a glamorous life, marital separation, and a suggestion that a woman may be involved, reflecting social anxieties about men, women, and morality.
A collection of editorials and quips from multiple papers quotes Senator Morgan on canal water, a lone pedestrian’s saluting habit, fears about the negro problem, Roosevelt and his White House duties, and a portrait of Mr Varst. The tone mixes satire and critique across papers.
Malcolm Baker remains confined at home with grip. W A Himebaugh still at home but improved. Ashbury Markley ill at home near Canal Lewisville with heart trouble, about same. Miss Bertie Raymer ill at home on Chestnut. Miss Ida Carnahan confined at home on North Second with grippe. Miss Travinger returned to school today from Cambridge road. Mrs Ernest McCoy recovering from serious illness in Pittsburg. Miss Margaret Shaw ill with grippe on South Fourth. Miss Julia Bushnell, city public school teacher, confined on Main with grippe. Miss Foster filling position until recovery.
Rev Dr Hamilton at the Presbyterian church closed a Prodigal Son series with a sermon on the Father describing God's waiting love and forgiveness. He urged wanderers to return now, citing the father awaiting the prodigal and the feast for the repentant. The service featured quartet choir with Mrs Kerlin Miss Brooke Mr Dawson and Prof Hosmer delivering music that enhanced the occasion.
A fashion note describes a girl’s Indian red serge frock with a cape collar of velvet and embroidered finish. It mentions Corticelli silk, fancy stitching, and plaited cords. Everyday wear returns to cloth, serge, vicuna, and cheviot, with camel’s hair and adeline for lighter afternoon gowns and jackets. Also reports local social notes and travel.
A Asheville Gazette pressman reports dramatic relief from rheumatism after using Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. He bought a bottle on a newspaper tip and says two thirds used ended his rheumatic pain with no return. Sold by C E Anderson, 102 Forbes Block. Mrs Elwin McGrew and children visit Lavina Elliott. Miss Pearl Seward travels to Cleveland for a Hose wholesale trip.
An advertisement touts Hyomei as the direct applica tion cure for catarrh arguing stomach medicines fail. It cites testimonials from notable figures including former Mayor Emory M. Yard of Trenton NY and endorses the two outfits for $1 with optional 50 cent refills. The seller, C E Anderson, offers refunds if customers say it did not help.
Clark township Republicans meet at the township house on Monday March 16 from 1 to 4 p m to elect a spring election ticket. Franklin township Republicans meet at the township hall on March 12 at 2 p m to nominate candidates and elect a central committeeman.
The Republican committees in Lafayette West Lafayette Oxford Pike Virginia White Eyes Washington Jefferson townships schedule meetings across March to nominate spring election tickets. Locations include hall West Lafayette township hall Melick hotel Avondale G A R Warsaw and Wakatomika town halls. Meetings run from March 14 to March 21 with time slots in the afternoon and evening.
Martha Askrens appointed administrator of the estate of Joseph H Askrens, deceased, late of Coshocton County Ohio. Appointment date February 11 1903.
McCall Rowlen Newburn report grain and flour prices and live stock markets in Pittsburgh area. Corrected price lists cover butter eggs lumber and vegetables with per unit costs. cattle prices range from good to prime up to 5.65 per pound and hogs near 6.55. sheep, lambs, and calves priced from 2.50 to 9.90. Frankie emerge chief farmer notes include hay seeds wool and market quotes from Boston.
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