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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1903
Page
7
The Clark Horse Breeders Association urges horsemen and farmers to breed for size and quality to fetch better prices. It notes that securing top stallions is essential and announces the purchase of a Belgian stallion by the association.
A dark chestnut sorrel named Alice weighs 2000 pounds and is valued at 2400 dollars. John Wagers of Clark manages the horse and invites the public to view him for potential buyers seeking such a animal.
Elmer Dover private secretary to Senator Hanna denies a boom for his run to succeed Van Voorhis in the Fifteenth district. He says he does not want to be a congressman and is content in his present role, though some friends push for his nomination.
Seld his automobile. Thomas Gray sold his vehicle to William Knoff.
Travinger Lightell and Weisenburg, as cemetery trustees, are praised for improving two cemeteries under Superintendent Thomas Page. South Lawn is now a neat, hedged resting place with a gilt inscription gate. The board transitions under a new code will shift control to the board of public service with staffing decisions pending.
A new building is being added to the H. D. Beach plant after starting a few days ago. Completion is targeted as soon as possible to create needed extra space.
Bishops Fowler and McCabe officiated today at the funeral of Bishop Hurst of the M. E. church in Washington. The service followed traditional rites with clergy from the denomination in attendance.
Mayor Rinner finishes the foundation of one of two new houses to be erected on the ruins of Old Fort Sumter at the corner of Sycamore and North Third streets.
The Grace M. E. church ladies staged a successful Trip Around the World on Thursday, drawing 900 to 1,090 attendees. The elaborate country tableaux featured actors such as Clyde Wisenburg as Johnny Bull and A L Crother as Uncle Sam, with scenes from Washington to Manila, and a festive moonlit conclusion. Proceeds are yet to be tallied, promising a substantial total.
Roscoe high school commencement at the M. E. church in Roscoe drew a large crowd. Superintendent Miss Young announced her retirement and thanked supporters. Graduates were Winifred Thomas and Luella Compton. Dr. Oscar Crisman gave the address and Dr. Pratt presented diplomas. Otterbein quartet sang.
In Springfield, Ohio on May 9 George R Coulter attempted to move his mother's remains from a country cemetery to Fernchf cemetery. The oaken coffin had rotted away leaving only the skeleton while a silk dress buried with Mrs Cotter remained intact after removal. Mrs Cotter had been buried thirty nine years.
County Auditor C A Lamberson returned from Columbus after attending the board of appraisers and assessors meeting to fix the valuation of the Pennsylvania railway property. Appraisals set rolling stock at 7340 per mile and main line at 25000 per mile with other tracks at 3500 per mile and 600 per mile for the second track. The net county increase over last year totals 65360 with sixty miles of trackage.
Three year old Galen, son of Mr and Mrs S A Prous, was run over by a bicycle in front of their home on upper Main street Thursday evening. He has been sick but no injuries yet discovered. The rider bears partial fault as the boy darted across. the incident warned bicyclists to ride carefully around children. Mrs L P Gallagher and daughter Miss Margaret returned from New Philadelphia.
The board of public service met Friday to consider Frank Hilligas’s 261.50 Vine Street grading bill. The street fund is overdrawn and must wait for council action to replenish it from a surplus fund. Fire and general funds also overdrawn, delaying expenses until funds are replenished or June taxes arrive. The board plans to seek balance among funds at the next meeting.
The ad argues health balance depends on a tonic and promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as both preventive and cure. It cites that early use preserves strength, appetite, and endurance and notes guests Mr and Mrs S. H. Cagin visiting Cleveland residents on Cambridge road.
Col Prentiss Ingraham recounts Charles A. Carrington a popular Eastern Maryland lawyer turned gentleman farmer who volunteered for the Spanish American War His unit under Capt Adams faced tight marching and Carrington commanded despite inexperience shouting a single “Company, whoa!” to keep order in the crowd sourced by the New York Mail and Express
The Grace M E church ladies hosted a “Trip Around the World” Thursday night with a luncheon at each country and carriages waiting. District coordinators led stops from Washington to Castle Garden with portrayals of President Roosevelt and cabinet members and Supreme Court justices.
Kenilworth Avenue shows a bustling scene as Coshocton Improvement Co begins cement sidewalk construction with rows of young poplars along each curb. The firm plans further work next week on dwelling areas and street upgrades, reflecting the city’s popular development push.
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