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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1903
Page
2
The Clark Horse Breeders announce the purchase of a dark chestnut Belgian stallion weighing 2000 pounds. They claim no equal in the area and place the purchase price at $2499. John Wagers of Clark will show the stallion to potential buyers seeking top-quality stock.
A mythic emerald miner discovers a hidden shaft and a skeletal remains clutching emeralds. The eyes gleam as the stones vanish, then reappear as the gems are found later in London. The shaft later collapses, leaving a wild tale of treasure and mystery. Commissioner Davis of Coshocton County visits the river bridge project near the city. Mrs Baker travels to her sister’s home above Keene for a week's stay.
fPreeport reports Ernest Stock a local farmer was badly beaten by burglars early today. The amount stolen is unknown though he usually kept several thousand dollars at home. Stock distrusted banks fearing bankers would cheat him on interest.
The Coshocton Gas Company proposes a five member arbitration board to set meter rents, with city council approving a binding ordinance for a three year term. City Solicitor Howard Hahn and J. C. Adams reply rejecting arbitration and affirming council authority to set meter charges, urging compliance with the franchise.
The cotton market remains volatile in New York with prices fluctuating up to 92 a bale and more than 4,300,000 bales of cotton options traded since last Saturday. The large volume signals intense activity, while signs suggest the local clique may be closing deals and the worst of the upheaval could be near. Miss Lura Patton of the Crawford store is ill at home on South Fourth Street.
A sportsman recounts a perilous alligator hunt in the Great Cypress swamp near Cheeschowitz Kee River. After harpooning a large gator that towed the boat for an hour, the creature attacked, throwing mud and water. the party rendered it safe, towed it to the bank, and killed it. The next morning the buzzard from Homosassa and its family watched as they skinned the catch.
Atlanta woman Miss Alice Bailey credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with permanently curing ovarian inflammation and avoiding surgery after three years of pain. The ad features testimonials from Miss Arron Bary of Atlanta and Mrs Mrovnte Orrosox of Otho Iowa praising the remedy and urging all sick women to take it.
Reports place the Yeager murder six miles south of Hemlock along County Line road where a blood pool and broken glass were found. Witnesses say Yeager rode with a woman at 1 o clock, followed by a buggy with two people, and a pistol shot occurred shortly after. Yeager was later found dead in his buggy with his body wedged. Authorities expected more arrests as the investigation continues.
Pennsylvania lines announce reduced excursion fares to multiple destinations including Los Angeles and San Francisco for May train runs tied to events such as the Presbyterian General Assembly and Saengerfest. Other routes cover Boston for the National Education Association and western, northwest, and southern home-seeker trips. Tickets are one way second class settlers or colonists, with dates ranging April to July and instructions to contact local ticket agents for details.
Invitations issued for a Protect ed Home Circle dance at Forbes hall next Thursday evening. Music will be furnished by the Shepler Newton orchestra and a festive time is anticipated. The assessment will be fifty cents.
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