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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1903
Page
2
The article explores gravity and directions on Earth, stars and suns, and the vast scale of the universe. It reflects on the unity of nature and notes Dr. A. R. Wallace's claim that Earth may be the only Earthlike home for intelligent life.
A Columbus Press writer criticizes Tuscarawas County officials for renting two large ground floor rooms in the county courthouse for a cobbler shop and a barber shop. The piece mocks the arrangement as a costly, backwoods gadgetry amid a 65,000 population, urging a rethink of public space use. It also references Camille Flammarion and the passing of John Jasper, noting ongoing interest in science.
The seventh annual meeting of the American Medical Association began in New Orleans with light attendance. An amendment to the committee report was adopted, requiring a four year high school course or its equivalent for admission to medical college. Traction Bill in Springfield authorizes municipal ownership by bylaw.
Sunday morning H J Shepler released seventy five homing pigeons from the station for a 100 mile race to Pittsburg. The first bird Red Checker arrived at 9 56 18 averaging 976 yards per minute and performing well given the weather. Next race set for Sunday from Xenia.
The postmaster John Carrolls barn burned completely on Monday near West Lafayette. The origin of the fire is unknown. A buggy and harness belonging to Rev. George E Rainesberger were lost but the horse was rescued. Hay in the barn was destroyed.
Chief Mapel responded Monday evening to the Strn Ile residence on North Fourth Street to quell John Stru Lig who, under alcohol, created a scene. He was placed in custody for a brief cooling-off period.
B Pope of the Pape Gosser China company plans to move his household goods from their old East Chiswsatda home to a remodeled residence at Main and Seventh streets. The family expects the moving van within a short period and will occupy the new home shortly after arrival.
The page lists prices for The Age and various partner papers including Toledo Blade New York Tribune Pittsburg Stockman Cincinnati Enquirer Cleveland Leader Chicago Inter Ocean and more. It explains that totals for multiple papers equal The Age price 1.00 plus per paper charges and requires annual prepaid subscriptions.
Chicago May 5 To educate capital and labor and the public to the benefits of arbitration and conciliation will be the Chicago council of the National Civic Federation. Notables including Senator Hanna John Mitchell Dr Emil G Hirsea Franklin MacVeagh President Harper and Bishop Falloway attended.
J W Dayton of Flattsville Trousdale County Tenn writes from Salona to Coshocton Age seeking living names of old neighbors and friends in Coshocton including Smiley Harbaugh Hays Taylors Stones and printer Dan Davis. He requests a copy of the Coshocton Age and his brother Garrett Dayton's address.
Dr J G Carr of this city expects to attend the Loyal Legions banquet in Cincinnati on Wednesday. The group comprises Civil War officers. Gen E lu Ly barger is also a member and likely to attend. The Grand Hotel hosts the event. Prof McCurdy of West Bedford is in Coshocton on business.
General Moll ineaux confirms his son has not spoken to his wife since the acquittal. Mrs Blanch Chesbrough Mollineaux will reach six months residence at Sioux Falls on May 14 to pursue a divorce from Roland B Mollineaux, with her grounds believed to be dissatisfaction. He says she will apply for divorce and that further action will follow, but he will not disclose plans.
Telegraph report from Lexington dated May 5 notes no dispatches from Jackson indicating fear among party members. Passengers who spoke on condition of anonymity say the assassin of Marcum is known but unnamed, and friends fear reprisal. No moves toward an investigation have been made.
Prof Charles L William of Denison University, famed speaker and thinker, will deliver his lecture How to Make Things Go at the Baptist Church on Friday evening May 8. The event is promoted as more than a typical want ad in The Age.
Mrs. William Hamilton died Sunday evening at her son J L Hamilton’s home in Cooperdale from consumption. Age seventy nine. Her husband died years ago in Iowa. She had seven children J A Hamilton Mrs Adams and Mrs Stafford near Cooperdale others in Iowa. Funeral at 2 pm with interment in Dresden Cemetery. granddaughter Miss Nellie Hamilton and Gilbert J McKee attended.
George Roberts faced Squire Wimmer on a serious charge after Clara Foutch of Franklin station filed a complaint. Roberts left Franklin for Pittsburg then moved to Columbus where he was found by Mr. Foutch and Officer Wagoner. He pleaded not guilty and may be bound over to the court.
Coshocton Battery formed by William Robertson and Chas Prince played for Piqua in a Monday afternoon game against the Sioux Indians. J. P. Zerbe of Coshocton witnessed the match and traveled back with the Indians in their special car. Mrs Harvey Stover of Columbus joined Mr Stover and they stayed with Mr and Mrs Virgil Loos on South Seventh street.
The May issue highlights the St. Louis world fair dedication and a series on the Louisiana Purchase and outcomes, forecast expo for Dresden, and European fairs. It includes a Stead sketch on George Wyndham, an illustration of Pacific ships built for James J. Hill, notes on spring fiction, and “The Progress of the World” cartoon comments with timely editorials.
Charles Land has sold his property on South Eighth street to Mrs Effie Mills for 2600 dollars. Mills, formerly Miss Rode haver of Metham and widow of Benjamin Mills a trainmaster on the T. WV. & O, will likely move to the city soon. Thomas Hamilton of Avondale visited the city.
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