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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1903
Page
7
Local residents report a long standing cat laxity in South Second Street as felines, inspired by a nearby distillery mash, abandoned former energy. The once lively neighborhood cats grew lazy and disinterested, neglecting their playful routines and tails pulling, until the mystery of their behavior was finally solved.
Miz Teacher in Florence recalls young Marconi as "the little Englishman" with a sedate manner yet extraordinary intellect. Signora Luisa Cavallero, 74, honors his genius, recounting severe punishments and a poor memory in youth, but noting he endured and surpassed expectations.
The New World gun exhibit in New York features a multi barrel mixed handmade rifle with one rifled barrel and two shot barrels arranged with a rifle barrel beneath and between two shot barrels. Each barrel has its own trigger and can fire independently. Prices range from 125 to 500 dollars. A hammerless repeater is billed as the only one of its kind on the market.
The Coshocton Typographical union at its recent meeting decided to hold a social session and smoker at the regular meeting on the first Monday in April. Arrangements are being made for a pleasant evening and several guests will be invited to share the hospitality of the members. Read The Age.
Washington reports the coal strike commission likely endorses a wage increase and payment by weight for miners while remaining divided on union recognition. The panel aims to advise the president and Congress, with a probable 10 percent pay rise and weight-based settlement amid debates on registering or holding leaders personally accountable for contract terms.
The Elks lodge contracts with Stimel and Smith for a ten and twenty cent circus the week of June 24 in town. Local leaders will perform in the sawdust ring with peanut stands and comedic gags while concert tickets stay cheap for locals. Bostock’s animal show may join, else an orangutan may be shown. The event is billed as a major summer social spectacle. Elks governors include BE Ransom W F Darling Wil Schaich Joe Callaham and R T Hunt.
The Pennsylvania railroad and lines west of Pittsburg plan to capture St Louis fair traffic by expanding passenger equipment. The Panhandle will bear the burden with a large order of passenger cars, diners, and baggage cars totaling about 500000 dollars, for delivery early next year. 1903 orders total around 550000 dollars, including 31 coaches, 3 diners, and 7 combination cars, with 140000 dollars for other cars.
Railroads plan to eliminate second class fares and all low fare concessions, aiming for a universal two cent per mile rate within the year. Big lines push to end differential pricing, curb excursions, and force open tariffs to benefit general travelers.
Telegraph to The Age reports Miss Maria Hutchinson once worked at Burdick's envelope factory and was taken into custody. Nearby, B F Cotter of Newcomerstown visited to discuss a brick plant project with the local board, reviewing grounds but leaving details unsettled as officials weigh a substantial, low-capital opportunity for Shadow.
The coming production of Kiaw and Erlanger's Ben Hur at the Great Southern theater in Columbus draws interest from Coshocton where William Farnham first appeared on stage. Twelve years ago in Coshocton he debuted as Damon in Damon and Pythias when the lead fell ill, and his improvised, accurate performance earned praise from press, public, and managers, launching his career.
News in Cadiz reports lively local sentiment in Harrison County with notes on a hen hatching eggs during cold weather, traffic of people through town, early campaign activity, rising subscription lists, and local thanks to contributors. It mentions low business activity and egg prices around eleven cents per pound amid recent heavy rains revealing roof leaks.
A youngster presented a folded note for printing and the editor waived charges. The notice, signed by Eulalia Compton, Elizabeth Lee, Mary Gray, Helen Jones, and Karl Jones, states their teacher Miss Mary Mortley will soon depart for New York.
Telegraph report from Glens Falls New York dated March 1 states twenty men drowned when a ferry boat capsized at Spier Falls. The news item also notes social visit of Mrs. Charles Smith with cousin Mrs. Charles McNary on Mulberry street, with Mrs. Smith staying until Monday.
Adams horse sale drew a large crowd Friday with prices described as medium and many well looking horses changing hands. Harry Schumaker, an experienced meat cutter, joined Abbott meat market on South Fourth Street, while Anson 1 Anson of Mansfield began work with Coshocton Gas Company in this city.
Harry Hunt fainted during the Knight of Pythias dance Thursday evening. He was overheated and unwell, then carried to his home on South Fourth Street where he is now fully recovered.
An infamous figure, George Harold the “boy tramp,” arrives in Coshocton and checks into hotels and the police station. He claims a fifteen year tour for the Police Gazette, travels worldwide, and serves as a nomadic wireless correspondent for the Associated Press and Hearst papers. He showcases gruesome items, police badges, letters from notable leaders, and flaps his trousers as a performance, planning a trip to Pittsburg then St. Louis next year.
The Coshocton board of education discussed uniting district No 1 and Pleasant Valley to extend Coshocton district 50 for south city territory. They would abandon Porteus schoolhouse, fund all costs via Coshocton, and lower local taxes while providing transport to Coshocton schools. A next meeting will review details. A health letter urged enforcing vaccination laws, proposing a joint education and health department meeting and spring vaccination.
In Coshocton a mix up over initials confuses the Republican mayoral race with W. A. Smith known as Bert, former Park Cash grocer. The piece notes many Smiths Joneses and Millers in the directory, suggesting a candidate who can win Smith Jones and Miller votes amidst regional military strength figures for Servia Roumania and Bulgaria.
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