Threat of Shooting Halts Entry as Couple Is Arrested
Chief Maple arrested Dan Schoonover and his wife after a woman threatened to shoot the chief when he tried to enter their house near the sawmill. They faced assault and intoxication charges. both were fined five dollars, given ten days in the Zanesville workhouse, and cited for obscene language and related offenses. Lon Emery had prior trouble with the pair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple
Dan
Schoonover
Walbonding
Tuscarawas Rivers
Lon Emery
Cassingham
Zanesville
Coal demand wanes as mines idle in Coshocton district
Demand for Coshocton coal has fallen off and some mines in the district are not in operation daily. The slump in the market and a shutdown of a number of mines are cited as the cause. Officials expect orders to rebound in a few weeks with a rise in activity.
Flushed Fire Hydrants In Semi Annual Cleaning
The waterworks crew flushed hydrants Monday as the first step in biannual cleaning. They isolate sections, close the large valve by Chestnut Street crossing, and push high pressure water through each outlet. The process takes three nights to complete.
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Chestnut Street
Wheeling & Lake Erie
Idle Mills Idle at Dresden and Canton Plants
All plants of the American Sheet Steel company are not in operation with Dresden and the Canton mill idle The New York office holds the reason and a start date is unknown Rumor says the Dresden mill may restart today Go-carts at Roses. 2-3 Es Now Trust Wall Paper Cheap And trimmed free of C E Andersons drug and book store. 20 41 e 0 W Lots Selling At a Profit. James Bardon sold his for No 58 in the board of trade second addition to Henry Watson for 225 The deal was negotiated by Elliott McMannis At C E Andersons drug store 105 Main street German spoken 20 41 1 2 0
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Sheet Steel Company
Dresden
Canton
New York
James Bardon
Hhis
Board of Trade
Henry Watson
Elliott. & McMannis
Still Doing Business Burglarizing Refrigerators
A local thief has targeted refrigerators in three town areas this spring. M V McNaughton reports his fridge emptied when he woke Wednesday, the robber leaving no item untouched. The writer warns residents to watch for the culprits and urges capture of the criminals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.V. McNaugton
Library board approves 100 new books for juveniles
The public library board met Tuesday evening and elected Mrs. E. C. Carr to the book committee to fill the vacancy from Mrs. Marietta Palmer's death. Bills totaling 47 were allowed and an order for 100 new books was issued, 80 for juveniles, focusing on historical works to raise juvenile reading standards.
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The
Public Library
E. C. Carr
Marietta Palmer
Butter Scarcity Sparks Rural Debate In Coshocton
Housewives report butter is scarce this season as Coshocton County buyers delay purchases though prices stay high. A longtime farmer notes women on farms lack drive to make butter for market and many abandon dairy work due to rising effort versus price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coshoctun County
Althouh
Sears
Local rail official visits city for brief handshake
Only to shake hands J. W. Wardwell, late receiver of the Cleveland Canton and Southern and the Coshocton and Southern railroads, was in the city Monday afternoon visiting J. W. Cassingham. He planned to go to Zanesville for business on the Southern and then to Pittsburgh, stopping briefly to greet old friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Wardwell
Cleveland, Canton & Southern
Coshocton & Southern
City
J. W. Cassingham
Bullets from Chickamauga and Atlanta On View
In Councilman Brooke's shop window a fine display of old battle bullets from Chickamauga and Atlanta attracts much attention. Former Recorder Glover gathered the relics during his recent trip to the region.
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Brooke
Chickamauga
Atlanta
Glover
Professor Conant to Visit Paris Exposition
Personal note from Professor George Conant of Pasadena says he will depart for Paris to attend the exposition. He plans a possible stop in Coshocton on the route, though the exact path is undecided. Conant is well known in Coshocton and will be glad to see friends there. Nice line of sideboards at Roses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Conant
Coshocton
Greorge Conant
Pasadena
Pars
Conant
Coshoctun
Franchise Granted for Columbus Street Railway Extension to Coshocton
The Columbus Buckeye Lake Newark Traction Co. won a franchise from Columbus council Monday by a 13 to 6 vote. Engineering work begins immediately with rights of way secured. Newark accepts, Columbus application pending. Leaders include W. Pomerene F. E. Pomerene M. Baker Will Carlisle M. Spellacy and Gen A J Warner of Marietta. The plan envisions an interurban line to Coshocton and potential future Newark to Coshocton expansion.
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Columbus, Buckeye Lake & Newark Traction Company
Columbus Counel Ab
W. Pomerene
F. E. Pomerene
M. Baker
Will Carlisle
M. Spellacy
A. J. Warner
Marietta
I Wan
Columbus
Washington Gladden
F. E. Pomerenewas
Newark
Coshucton
Canoe Trip Planned By Pomerene And Baker
W R Pomerene and M Q Baker left yesterday for the southern part of the state to spend a few days on a stream in their canoes. They expect a pleasant time despite the cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.R. Pomerene
M. Q. Baker
Married in Roscoe William Teter and Elmina Neptune wed
William Teter and Elmina Neptune married at the bride’s Roscoe home Wednesday evening in the presence of about 50 friends. Rev J H Teter performed the ceremony with C W Neptune and Orrell Teter assisting. The bride carried roses and carnations and a bountiful feast followed. The couple are highly esteemed as shown by many remembrances.
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William Teter
Elmina Neptune
C. W. Neptune
Orrell Teter
J. H. Teter
Teter
Updated pay days for Coshocton works of American Sheet Steel
The New York office of American Sheet Steel provides a revised pay schedule for Coshocton works. Pay days occur on May 12 26 June 9 16 30 July 14 28 August 11 25 September 8 15 29 October 13 20 November 10 17 December 1 16 24 January 12 1901. June September and December have three pay days each, sometimes within a week of each other.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Sheet Steel Company
Coshocton
Women Injured As Horse Runs Away Near Lewisville
Miss Flossie Clark and Miss Jemima Clough traveled from Lewisville to the city when the horse bolted. The buggy struck a telephone pole, tossing the occupants out and causing severe cuts and bruises. The buggy was wrecked with damaged shafts and a wheel. the pair walked to town after being brought to Ernest Eckert's stable by a man named Beard.
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Flossie Clark
Jemima Clough
Lewisville
Ernest Eckert
Beard
Women workers form new branch of federation of labor
Women employed in Novelty companies held a meeting in city hall Tuesday evening and perfected the organization of a branch of the federation of labor. Officers were elected and installed, and charter arrangements made. The charter will arrive soon and remain open for new members. The officer list is not published. Six rooms filled with furniture at Roses.
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City Hall
Federation of Labor
Society Notes Comings and Goings in Mt Vernon
Gene L. Baker visits Mt Vernon on Monday. Birth announcements for several locals include a second son to Mr and Mrs Charley McNary and a son to Mr and Mrs Gus Pious on East Main Street. Notables such as Hero Y Taksugi of Tokyo visit Rev Dr Toland. Several residents travel for illness or visit relatives, including Miss Dorotha Adams and Mrs S Tidball. General note of guests at homes on Locust Street Walnut Street and East Main Street.
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Charley McNary
Mulberry Street
Hero Y. Taksugi
Tokio
Japan
Toland
Gus Pious
East Main Street
Dorotha Adams
W. S. Hootman
Plain
Isaac Ferrell
Taylorsville
Lewis E. Hauer
Dayton
I. D. Mayhew
To Her Last Home Miss Georgia Neighbor Dies at 26
Miss Georgia Neighbor daughter of Mrs J F Timmens died yesterday at 26 after prolonged consumption. She had lived in the city and recently returned from Florida hoping for recovery. Funeral services will be from 140 Park Avenue Sunday at 2 PM. The family and many friends mourn her loss.
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Gertrude Carhart
Norwalk
Granville
Emmet Kinney
Georgia M. Neighbor
Sue
F. Timmens
Park ‘Avenue
Neizhbor
Fionda
Brown tours American Sheet Steel rolling mill
TRUST OFFICIAL HERE A. W. Brown general superintendent for the American Sheet Steel Company visited the plant with Manager Beard. He inspected the rolling mill and was pleased with conditions noting prospects for a steady run. He planned to inspect Dres den next. operation not yet underway. From 4ca lot up at C. EB Andersons drug and book store 404 Main street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Brown
American Sheet Steel Company
Manager Beard
Mr. Brown
Beard
Dresden
C. EB. Anderson's Drug and Book Store
Majin Street
Reed Sells Lot Won by Jet No 5 in Trade Addition
Ross Reed who drew jet No 5 in the board of trade second addition has sold the lot to Frank Ingram for 275 dollars. The deal was made by Elliott and Mc Manus.
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Ross Reed
Board of Trade Second Addition
Frank Ingram
Elliott & McManuis
Wall Paper Offer at C. E. Andersons Store Main Street
An advertisement claims iron beds at Roses and compares wall paper quality, urging customers to prove by buying wallpaper at C. E. Anderson's dry goods and book store, 404 Main Street in Forbes block.
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C. E. Anderson
Main Street
Forbes Block
Soda Fountain Prices Rise to Ten Cents a Glass
Local dealers confirm a 10 cent price on ice cream soda citing higher material costs and a desire to keep customers satisfied. No formal price agreement exists though most shops have aligned on the new rate, with assurances the change will stay through the season.
Dem delegates named and cemetery report tallies given
Muskingum county Democrats select delegates for the judicial convention to May 22, with S McWinn urged. Cemetery trustees report year ending March 3 shows receipts 175.05 and expenditures 831.04 leaving a balance of 0.76. Mrs. Lucie S. Hamilton announces departmental convention May 9 and 10 with the Grand Army encampment.
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Muskingum County
S. Mc Winn
Lucie S. Hamilton
Woman's Relief Corps
Praday
Grand Army
Ladies Minstrel Show To Benefit Public Library
The Ladies Minstrels will perform in the opera house May 9 and 10 to benefit the public library under Professor Evan O Evans. About 50 performers, many city’s best young ladies, present a first class show with a blackface monologue cake walk a ladies quartet and child’s dance. The Darktown brigade includes a dozen young women with drills and solos such as The Latch String Is Always Hanging Out for You and Come Kiss Your Chocolate Colored Baby.
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Publc
Evan O. Evans
Darktown Brigade
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Chief Maple
Am Ea
Forks
Sars Bess
Superintendent Rail
Idle Mills
Roses
C.E. Anderson
the Public Library
Bellets
Harrison Glover
Paris
Dewey
W. J. Bryan
New York Tribune
Columbus, Buckeye Lake & Newark Traction Co
Columbus Street Railway
Roscoe
Miss Elmina Neptune
Jennie Clough
Women’s Organization
Federation
L. J. Baker
Mt. Vernon
John Bently
Bert Buarcroft
Dennison
Luna Muston
Locust Street
J.T. Edwards
West Carlisle
B.C. Edwards
Walnut Street
Mrs. S. HW. Park
Cleveland
Mr. and
Mirs
Henry Lear
W. H. Evans
Cooperdale
E. B. Evans
South Third Street
Adella McCann
Frazersburg
W. P. Jones
Locust Streec
5. Tidball
Layland
Marshill ‘Tidball
Frank Markley
George Clark
Httlesoo Neville
Klabives
West Latayeere
Frank Campbell
Pan Handle Ticket Office
Cumberland Junction
W. Va
J. E. Stevenson
Rock Island, IH
Miss Mae Stevenson
C. I. Kent
CiCrider
Unionport
Georgia M
Brown
Wilt
Gray Hardware Co
Doctor McDonald
Landlord Standen
Empire
Conesville
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