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Newspaper

Coshocton Age

Location

Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1903

Page

3

Constitutional amendment governor's veto vote text

The document records a 1902 Ohio Joint Resolution proposing a constitutional amendment. It details legislative reading requirements, governor's veto process, and two thirds voting thresholds for repassage. It notes election ballot wording for voters and cites W S McKinnon Speaker and F B Archer Senate President with certification by Secretary of State Lewis C Laylin.

W. S. McKinnon House of Representatives F. B. Archer Senate United States of America Secretary of State Lewis C. Laylin State of Ohio General Assembly Rio Columbus

Municipal classification amendment proposed for Ohio voters

State records show the General Assembly proposes amending Article 13 Section 6 to organize cities into three classes by population and limit taxing borrowing and credit use. Election voters would see Municipal classification amendment yes or no on ballots. Effective January 1 1904 with official secretary of state certification.

General Assembly State of Ohios State of Ohio W. S. McKinnon House of Representatives F. B. Axcheer Senate United States OF America I. Lewis Columbus

Serious condition of John Fisher after runaway accident

John Fisher son of Commissioner Fisher remains in a serious condition after a runaway accident near Spring Mountain. He is about 25, married, with severe chest injuries and grave fears for recovery.

John Fisher Commissioner Fisher Spring Mountain

Taxation Amendment Proposed for Ohio Constitution

The General Assembly proposes a taxation amendment to article XII section 8 to raise revenue for state and local purposes with uniform classification and exemptions for public property and small personal property, to be voted on the first Tuesday after November, 1905. The measure details ballot wording Yes for Taxation amendment and No for oppose.

General Assembly Ghigo Mencay State of Ohio W. S. McKinnon House of Representatives Carl L. Morett Senate United States OF America I. Lewis C. Laylin

Proposed Ohio constitution amendment on county representation

The document outlines a proposed amendment to Article 11 Section 2 of Ohio's constitution. It sets election timing for November 1903 and details how counties' representative counts scale with population, ensuring each county has at least one representative. It includes ballot wording for adoption yes or no and official certification and dates.

General Assembly State of Ohio State I. Lewis C. Laylin Columbus

Proposed Amendment to Ohio Constitution Singles Liability

The document outlines a proposed amendment to Article XIII Section 3 and Section 2 of the Ohio Constitution to require private corporations to secure dues by legal means while guaranteeing stockholders are only liable for unpaid stock. Voters would see on ballots “For single liability amendment” or “Against single liability amendment” at the November 1903 election. State officials McKinopn Nippert sign and date the proclamation April 29, 1902.

General Assembly State of Ohio

Anglers Enjoy Day at Adams Mills Basin

A jolly fishing party fished Adams Mills basin on Thursday. The group included Mr and Mrs Peter Eckert Mr and Mrs William Houselton Mr and Mrs William Richeson Mrs Kate Rodgers and Misses Georgia and Emma Eckert Georgia Richeson and Mr Edward Hawthorn. The number of fish caught was not stated to the game warden.

Adams Mills Peter Eckert William Houselton William Richeson Kate Rodgers Georgia Aui Emma Eckert Georgia Richeson Edward Hawthorn

Historical Club Meetings and Sewers Group Report

The Historical club met at Mrs. Thomas Smith's home on South Fourth Street with papers by Mrs. Trott on The French in Mexico and Mrs. Eblersele on The German War and the Third Republic. The next meeting is planned with Mrs. Troy on Cambridge road. The Sewers group gathered at Mrs. Walter Winters’s home on Mainetree Weodnesday afternoon with attendees including Miss Shirley Fisher and Mrs. William Compton. Advertising improves business.

Historical Club Thomas Smith South Fourth Street Trott Mexico Walter Winters Mainetree Shirley Fisher Wiliam Compton Agnes Crawford Georgianna Voorhees James Lee Mt. Vernon

Doan's Kidney Pills Proven To Relieve Back Pain

Mire. Isaac Elwell of 548 East Main Street Painesville Ohio wife of a well known contractor and builder says I suffered from backache for years and was often bedridden. In winter 1898 I was in poor health with severe back pains and stomach distress. Doan's Kidney Pills gave me more relief than any other remedy and I recommend them. Sold at mooder’s pharmacies 50 cents Foater Mulbura Co Buffalo NY

Isaac Elwell East Main Street Painesville Doan Mooder Fiarcg Foater-Mulbura Co Buffalo, N

Didnt Know Gun Was Loaded Wound Near Linton Mills

At Chas Harbold's home near Linton Mills two youths Elmer Magness and Clarence Harbold handled a revolver Magness claimed was unloaded. After repeated trigger pulls a shot fired striking Harbold in the thigh. Doctor Crisswell failed to locate the bullet though the wound is not considered dangerous.

Chas Harbold Linton Mills Newcomerstown Elmer Magness Clarence Magness Crisswell Plainfield

Death Notices and Society Items Mixed

Mrs. Sarah Drake Winslow dies at home near Spring Mountain at 70 after paralysis struck three weeks earlier. Widow of Stephen Winslow she leaves two daughters and a son. funeral held at home and burial in Spring Mountain Cemetery. Also noted are a vaudeville stage incident at a summer resort and a marriage announcement for Eleanor Maxwell Thornhill weds Dr. Robert Avery Noble in Los Angeles with residence to Bloomington, Illinois after September 1.

Sarah Drake Stephen Winslow Spring Mountain Winslow Frances Thornhill Daghter Eleanor Maxwell Robert Avery Noble Los Angeles Cal Noble Bloomington Ilinois

Balloon Escapes Into Sky With Prize To Be Claimed

A 20 foot diameter silk balloon released near St Louis during the World’s Fair dedication travels on steady winds across the country. It carries a pass good for the fair from May to December 1904 and a passenger ticket reward to the finder. Hydrogen filled, it may drift thousands of miles before descent.

St. Louis Pain Oren Vallentine Sorento Ill James Co. Hinsey Worden Carl Meyer David R. Francis Earth

Boys in Runaway Ride Ends Safely in Warsaw

Ray Mooney, about 14, and his younger brother rode in a wagon owned by Joseph Kuhn when the horses bolted. Ray grabbed the reins and steered the wagon toward a fence, tipping the wagon and throwing both boys. Ray escaped uninjured. his brother suffered a severe shaking but no serious injuries. An older man took over to drive the team afterward.

Ray Mooney Warsaw Joseph Kuhn Ray Tet

Coshocton Youth Invited to Wittenberg Commencement

Friends of Calvin C. Root have received invitations to attend the commencement exercises at Wittenberg College where he will graduate. Roof is regarded as a bright Coshocton County young man and his success points to a strong future.

Calvin C. Root Wittenburg College Roof Coshocton County

County Taxation Plan To Be Discussed In Akron Meeting

County leaders from Summit Stark Wayne Holmes Knox Delaware Licking Franklin Casshelton Muskingum will meet in Akron on May 18 to discuss routes and funding for the C A G C railway line tax assessment.

C. A. & GC. Railway Akron Summit Stark Wayne Holmes Knox Delaware Licking Franklin Cashoeton Muskingum

Fire Destroys Alley Bonfire Threaten Barns

A bonfire in the alley between Ai avenue and Santi Piehth street nearly sparked a major blaze. A pile of bunkers on the east side of Contractor dole Kissner alley posed danger to several barns until neighborhood residents and firefighters contained the flames.

Ai Avenue Santi

Roosevelt shaped by church choice in early career

The Rev. George C. Richmond recounts President Roosevelt's switch from Dutch Reformed to the Episcopal Church after Harvard. Roosevelt sought work for God among urban people, joined a New York parish, taught Sunday school, and faced pressure to conform leading him to leave the church.

Syracuse N. Y George C. Richmond Roosevelt Harvard New York Dutch Reformed Church Episcopal Church

Denver Strike Numbers Top Five Thousand

Denver reports 2,300 more workers join the strike, bringing total strikers to over five thousand. The Building Trades Council declines a sympathy walkout and leaves action to individual unions. Strikers permit enough staff at packing plants to guard stored meat stocks.

Denver Building Trades’ Council

Bold charge at city caucuses yields deadly losses

Telegraph report from Manila May 16 says Captain Clough cases death toll after Bolomen attack at Sucatlan Mindanao. Overton of the Fifth Cavalry and Private Harry Noyes were killed, Private Hartley wounded, six Bolomen killed, and scouts at Calalman repelled with twelve Bolomen killed and many wounded.

Thea Age Manila Clough Overton Fifth Cavalry Harry Noyes Hartley Sucatlan Mindanao Calalman

Indian relics found near homestead spell historic camp sites

Ken Nelswander plowed up Indian relics including a perfect stone hatchet near his home north of town. The find links to an early Indian camping spot by a big spring, suggesting long-term occupation at the site. The report comes from the Holmes County Farmer. Warsaw's Warriors notes. The Warsaw Cadets under Capt. John Stanton drill well and are improving, having ordered a full campaign outfit including trousers loggins blouse campaign hat shirt knapsack haversack and canteen.

Ken Nelswander Holmes County Warsaw John Stanton

Schwab's New School Dedication Opens In Homestead

Schwab attends the dedication and opening of the C. M. Schwab Industrial School in Homestead. He is accompanied by friends from New York. Mrs. Harvey Simmerley of Tarberton visits Mrs. Anderson Reer on North Tenth Street.

Pittsburg Homestead C. M. Schwatt Ti Me. Schwab New York Mrs. Harvey Simmerley Tarberton Anderson Reer North Tenth Stree

Angling After New Factory Shifts Local Hopes

West Lafayette residents show agitation over Coshocton capitalists planning an enameling plant. Sweeney and Ralff of Coshocton led the project and secured a dozen days option on Major Platt’s farm for 9500. They aim to form a board of trade to attract industry with a capital goal of 50000 and potential 100000 annual business, employing 50 to 75 people. the plant is likely to be built in Coshocton.

West Lafayette Coshocton Sweeney David Ralff Corshocton Yeateriay Organiat 4 Board of Trade Jande Houis Beach H. B. Beach Co Ralff Lafayette

Jolly Hay Ride Ends With Social at Cochran House

A Friday night hay wagon outing chaperoned by Mr and Mrs James McDowell carried a group to West Lafayette. After refreshments at the Cochran home the ride back proved uncomfortable on the rough outside seat. Participants included the McDowells Bries Foley O Marron Weaver Harvey Bock Bachman McCarton Spaby and Wimmer plus Ed Wim mer Lee Flelbling Charles Weaver Chas McDowell Jay Murphy.

James McDowell West Lafayette Cochran House Conshocton Otto ‘Bries Foley Margaret Q O’marron Fannie Weaver Mary Harvey Bertha Bock Amelia Bachman Anna Lizzie McCarton Anna Spaby Agnes McDowell Wimmer Lee Flelbling Charles Weaver Chas, McDowell Jay Murphy Fred Wimmer

Game Warden Borham Fined for False Arrest Worded**

Belmont county jury ruled Wednesday morning in common pleas court that A. T. Borham of Bellaire must pay Albert Doty 125 dollars for false arrest. Doty claimed Borham lacked authority to arrest him for hunting out of season and the jury sustained the claim.

A. T. Borham Bellaire Belmont County Albert Doty

Brink Haven Farm Sold in Coshocton County

Attorney Howard Wall acted as administrator for the David Easterday estate in disposing of a 25 acre tract in Coshocton County. The sale, to Frank Sapp for 605 dollars, places the property near the borders of Knox and Holmes counties.

Brink Haven Howard Wall David Easterday Coshocten County Frank Sapp Knox Holmes Counties

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