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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1900
Page
5
Avondale society page lists visitors and residents with brief comments. Names include Homer Tar of Keene, Mr. and Mrs. Mizer, Mrs. McClure, Mrs. Arnold, Rev. McCrea attending Allegheny Theological Seminary events, L. W. Leeds promoted from section foreman, George Sheneman returning from Newcomerstown, and a Young People's Society election at the U P church naming Mole Boyd as president and May Daugherty as secretary among other local mentions.
Bakersville May 16 Memorial orvices will be held in the Presbyterian church May 21 Mrs Bixler is the guest of relatives in Bedford Lawson Everhart and family of Shadow are visiting relatives here newly and family of Bedford the guests of relatives this Sunday Wy O Lower of Chili was in this place Sunday Miss Laverna Cline has been visiting friends at Adventure returned Monday Those on the sick list are Mrs A M Geese Mrs Lewis Reiss S Dingte dine Miss Ila Norris and Ed Wolford Mrs George Rippi and son Hugo of Black Band spent Friday with relatives here Miss Allie Pears who visited relatives there returned to Pittsburg Saturday Philip Harrisberger and wife of Avondale spent Sunday with C Lorenzo and family Mrs Robt Ledrach and children who have been guests of relatives in Cleveland returned Wednesday Isaac Miller of Avondale was in this place Friday Mr and Mrs Javu Maurer of Waynesboro were the guests of Wo Hawk and family Sunday
May 12–2A updates: J Tredway moved to the Callison property at Hill and Valley streets. Wilber Wolfords relocated to Roscoe. Miss Maud Johnson was in Chos toch ton last week. Mrs Sproail spent a day with daughter Lena. John McCurdy is confined to his home. his son visiting. Rev Hyde of Canterbury Ohio to lecture at Union Church Wednesday May 16 on My Prospective Son-in-law. Some farmers finished corn planting. Mrs George Hoover of Millersburg visited last week.
New Guilford notes May 15 reports a daughter born to Mr and Mrs C Githn. Farmers pushed corn planting with most fields to be planted this week. A fire damaged rails between Wright and W Neldon during a clearing job and burned several hundred rails. Mohawk May 17 reports friends and musicians gathered at Melvin Barretts home for a pleasant evening. W L Freese injured after being thrown from a plow, sustaining a bruised head and broken collar bone. The weather remains dry and corn preparations continue. B Barnes remains seriously ill after weeks of illness.
Several local figures are noted for recent activities including Miss Mary Karr leaving nursing duties for a Coshocton position. Mrs. Roberts' 90th birthday celebration at Mrs. Cunningham's residence in Coshocton drew many friends and an elegant dinner followed by photos by a Cushacon photographer.
Center Valley May 16 E A and F M Calhoun attended a Plainfield commencement Friday evening. James Thompson of Newcomerstown spent Sunday at his parental home. Dr J A Calhoun of Newcomerstown was guest of his parents Saturday and Sunday. Howard Lewnhoger attended dedication of new M P church Coshocton Sunday. Mr and Mrs Gaskel and family visited Harlon Wiggens family recently. Jacob Prier of Frayzersburg visited Calvin Jones. Florde and Miss Tillie Norris of Bakersville visited James Senter last Saturday and Sunday. Farmers planting carp. Wesley Wright will build a house Sunday by Rev Verne Senter. Mrs Albers Wright and Miss Carry Bale visited W D Craig near Helmick last Sunday.
A temperance committee minority report amends the parliamentary debate on anti-canteen law and President McKinley criticism. Two more missionary bishops may be elected to aid Bishop Thodorn in Southern Asia if approved. Balloting for bishops is expected to take at least six more rounds with J A Berry gaining and Bowen losing votes.
Warrants issued for E P Thompson Havana postmaster W H Reeves and Cuban clerks Edward Moya Jorge Mascaro on charges tied to misdeeds in the stamp department. Thompson admits taking 435 from money order funds and endorsing a 359 bill. Rathbone reports show all accounts in order as of April 3. Debate in Washington centers on Cuba financial affairs while Army canteen opinions oppose beer on military premises. Fire at Tom's Creek coal settlement causes $100000 loss to Virginia Iron, Coal and Coke company.
New York reports Arthur Sewall of Maine, once Bryan’s VP candidate, arriving to comment that Bryan has a bright chance in 1900 if nominated, but Sewall declines the VP ballot. Washington coverage cites Senator Butler on Populist tension and unity. Missouri, Kentucky, Kansas, and West Virginia GOP and Dem conventions name delegates to Philadelphia, endorse Bryan or McKinley, and discuss party strategies with mixed outcomes.
A compact wrap of game scores and batteries from the National and Minor Leagues. Notable actions include New York and Chicago matchups with varied results, plus a roundup of Interstate and Turf League scores. The weather outlook predicts fair conditions with variable winds across Ohio Indiana Kentucky and West Virginia for Friday.
Fountain items promote shirt waists with strong claims of customer satisfaction and higher value. The ad notes increased sales in Coshocton due to more money and more shoppers, highlighting improved quality and 25 percent better values, with dressmakers available for fitting and a range of waist prices from 50c to 2.00. No wash waists sent on approval. Every number called a Leader.
Wrapper producers advertise extra good values in print per case wrappers now available. Sizes range from 32 to 44.
Dress skirts in stock by the hundred with price range from one dollar to ten dollars. A few odd lots close out at half price. Wash skirts of all grades expected to sell as warm weather approaches. Ducks crashes linens and piques also in demand.
Lace, Tapestry and Chenile Draperies report record demand, claiming curtain trade is about double prior seasons. They offer Lace Curtains priced from 250 to 500 dollars, labeling every piece a special and touting the best values yet for the trade.
The store promotes tailored suits to clear stock, calling the suit department the attraction and urging immediate visits to save on fine outfits.
Washington May 17 reports from Manila reveal prison officials at Bilibid prison under investigation for exchanging and releasing prisoners and taking bribes. The large Manila prison held thousands. Americans struggled with language and governance. Allegations include prisoner exchanges, use of substitutes, and other corrupt practices. Also noted were anti-trust discussions, army cadet appointments, a ship company merger, and a broad array of market reports from Chicago to Baltimore.
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