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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1903
Page
6
A patient testimonial extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for curing female weakness and irregularity, claiming relief from nervous headaches, insomnia, and run-down health after multiple bottles. The notice urges women to write for confidential advice and mentions accompanying Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets as needed.
Telegraph report from Sturbridge Mass March 24 details Mrs Burke of Fiskdale who after sealing exits murdered her four children Lilli six William five Louise one and a half Meg Rose five months then burned the house and killed herself with an ax The bodies were found after neighbors entered and extinguished the blaze Burke a machinist tried to save his family but fainted upon discovery of six corpses The incident cited signs of insanity prior to the act and shocked the community.
A large part of the car building plant of the Pennsylvania road at Ft Wayne burned destroying five finished cars and much material. Loss estimated between 75 000 and 100 000. Also in Minnesota a hotel and cottages burned with loss about 65 000 and insurance 30 000. In Toronto the opera house burned causing about 156 000 in losses.
On the C. A. & C. By Telegraph to The Age. Columbus, March 29. George W. Davis has been appointed general freight agent of the Cleveland Akron and Columbus road, succeeding William Hodelin, who resigned.
In Buffalo on March 24 the inquest reviewed Mrs. Burdick’s testimony about her past with Arthur R. Pennell and her husband Burdick. She described letters and encounters from 1896 to 1901, testified to kisses and pleas, and admitted breaking promises amid a custody plea for their three children. The proceedings drew intense public interest with witnesses recounting complex intimate relations and refusals to leave town.
Health Officer Foster notes a healthy winter in Coshocron with fewer contagious disease cases than any prior winter in office. The town has seen unusually low illness activity, reflecting favorable conditions for public health.
An advertisement extols Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy for kidneys liver bladder and blood disorders. It promises relief from frequent urination back pain and scalding urine with testimonials and claims of rapid cure. Available in 80 cent and 1.00 bottles with free trial samples by mail from Rondout NY.
March 24 dispatches report the Vasquez government overthrown in San Domingo as revolutionists seize control of the city. Warships restore order briefly while foreign ministers seek refuge in the U S consulate. Casualties feared as fighting continues and key officials are killed. Washington holds no warship dispatch.
An unsuccessful attempt to rob the Salt Lick Deposit Bank in Owingville Kentucky was thwarted last night as citizens drove the burglars away. Local report notes no injuries and ongoing investigation by authorities.
Buffalo March 25 The Burdick inquest resumed with Mrs Burdick denying knowledge of her husband’s killer while detailing her relationship with Arthur R Pennell. The district attorney questioned her about a key, letters, and a $25000 bond Pennell allegedly signed. Younger children testified as investigators pressed on memory gaps. Mrs Burdick asserted no improper relations with Pennell though noting her husband enjoyed the company of other women.
Fifty theatergoers have traveled to Columbus this week for Ben Hur at the Great Southern and the audience is expected to reach seventy five. O M Heffner, the Southern’s business manager, notes the run in Columbus is the company’s largest ever after engagements in New York and across the continent. A total of five matinees and nightly shows fill the schedule as the sold out house nears capacity for the rest of the week.
John Phillips a well known teamster suffered a bad foot crush injury Tuesday afternoon when a ditch cave in at work. He warned fellow workers of danger just before the collapse. Phillips was removed to his home on North Third street. doctors say the injury is painful but not serious.
New Orleans officials and business leaders met to address flood fears. They adopted a statement declaring that the city’s level situation is such that no high water can cause damage to New Orleans.
On March 24 Reverend Wm E Hunt joined Mr. W E Wright and Miss Maud McConnell, both of Wakatomika, in marriage in a concise church ceremony.
Sylvester Griley, a Central Union lineman, was badly hurt Tuesday afternoon while raising a pole on the Crooked Run road four miles from Roscoe. A muddy slip caused the heavy pole to strike his hip, driving a metal belt piece into his body and causing a severe flesh contusion. He was taken to his Ninth Street home and may be out for several days. Griley is described as one of the company’s best linemen and will be missed.
Two men named John Williams in Co shochten are mistaken for one another. Neighbors at 1004 and 1005 Adams Street, one a coal operator and the other a novelty worker, share the same name. The novelty worker John B Williams is the candidate for councilman at large. the other John Williams clarifies he remains a staunch Republican and yields the Prohibition honor to his friend.
Lemuel Carr, called Trix, returns home after three years with the Eighth United States Cavalry. He appears well and has shed the war’s weight, looking trim and composed as a dancing master.
Telegraph report from Cattlettsburg Kentucky dated March 25 states a quarter of a million dollars in timber was removed from the Big Sandy and floated into the Ohio river last night after several days of guard.
Henry Lorenz sustained a severe fall while going down stairs at his Locust Street home on Monday afternoon. He stumbled over a coal shovel on the top step and toppled into the cellar, suffering facial and chest bruises and scratches but sustaining serious injuries overall.
Miss Edyth Geer of Tyria has been appointed head rimmer at Mrs. Kention's millinery store. She assumes duties overseeing trimming and hat details at the shop.
Botanic Blood Balm claims to cure cancer, blood poison, pimples, skin rashes, hair loss, bone pains, and rheumatism by cleansing the blood. It promotes digestion, blood purity, and relief from itching and pains, offered with samples, directions, and nationwide mail order from Atlanta, Georgia.
Bellefontaine March 24 Ira Sax banker at Quincy assigned to George Hahn today and the bank is closed The depositors 16 is said will lose two thousand dollars Assets are estimated at five thousand dolars.
Anthony Weaver suffered a severe finger injury when a heavy stone fell at work Tuesday. A portion of the finger had to be amputated, and he was taken home to East Main Street.
Miss J. M. Carrick of Akron opens a new millinery shop in part of the Pittsburg Bargain store space in the Thompson building with Miss Minnie Carrick in charge.
Telegraph report says Surizo town retaken from the Ladrones Sunday. American officials and foreigners were found to be safe as relief forces secured the area today.
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