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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1900
Page
3
F. A. Webb, an annealer at the rolling mill, suffered severe burns to the face neck and hands when a furnace door was opened and an explosion followed. He was treated by Dr. M. Marshall, expected to be off work for some time, and sent home to West Sedford.
Prompt action by Gate Keeper Manning and Captain EB Wames prevented a crash as a wagon driven by W A Miser and Pan Dangle tram three crew neared Station tracks on Fifth and Main streets. Gates were raised in time and no injuries occurred.
The Citizens company expands to West Lafayette with a new line. Linemen began stringing wire Monday on a metallic circuit, promising excellent service as county business grows.
Kroonstadt area correspondent reports Bloemfontein fell to British forces after a fast advance. President Steyn continued daily routines as evacuations signs appeared while Generals de Wet and de la Rey clashed with Lord Roberts armies nearby.
Surging British cavalry forced Boer retreat around Bloemfontein on March 10–13. Refugees flooded the railway, trains jammed, civilians packed into cars and cattle wagons. President Steyn fled to Modder River as British forces entered and telegraph noise confirmed the occupation.
An ornate rhymed tribute from a Georgia correspondent lauds a retired justice for upholding law and court discipline over twenty years. The verse recalls firmness in sentencing and contempt judgments, notes his aging and resignation before death, and credits him with eminent merit worthy of celebration.
Edward Scott of 504 North Eighth street, foreman of a Pan Handle crew, was injured Monday afternoon near the Houston Hay axle works when a handcar left the rails. He was thrown against the east track and received medical aid at Doctor Carr's office.
Judges Eason and Maxwell reappointed the jury commission on Monday afternoon. The committee includes F. Dawson, Vincent Ferguson, J. F. Meek and D. J. Lawson, continuing service after a highly satisfactory term.
The petit jury will not meet Wednesday and will reconvene Monday to hear cases motions and demurrers as Judge Eason presides. Do not stay home because of the cold. Krause's Cold Cure is available from South's drug store Coshocton and C M Ferguson Roscoe. Summer outings are promoted via Pennsylvania Lines agents offering rates and through car service.
Sealed proposals will be received for six bonds of Coshocton Village, 4.0 percent interest, total 2100 dollars each, dated June 5 1901, with semi annual interest and principal, maturing in order of numbers. Bids must note bonds’ number, rate of premium and accrued interest, with requirement of five percent certified check.
Sealed proposals for the Second Street paving project Coshocton Ohio are recessed until 12 o clock M on June 19 19 for 15 bonds aggregating 1130 with interest six percent payable semi annually. Bonds issued under an April 17 ordinance to be sold to highest bidder. Minimum bid details include premiums and accrued interest. Bonds payable to Commercial Banking Company Coshocton. Submissions must include certified check five percent and be endorsed Bas for Street Paving Bond.
The Sunday School Association of Ohio will hold an excursion to Akron on June 35. Low rate excursion tickets available June 3 and 5 via Pennsylvania Lines and C A and C Railway, with valid return no later than Friday June 5.
D. D. Boyd, grocer, advertises fresh strawberries with butter and eggs. Promotes Golden Brand Straw berry Beets and provides phone contact 214 for orders.
Notice to contractors sealed bids to be received by the mayor of Cornucton Ohio for grading church and paving second street from Mulberry to Sycamore. estimates: excavation 7000 cubic yards gravel foundation 2200 cubic yards curb 220 feet paving 10300 square yards. bid bond $1000. contract if awarded. village council may reject all bids.
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