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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1900
Page
8
The report notes delegates were warmly greeted and shown the thriving city with visits to diverse industries and opera. Nearly a hundred armances were tendered by locals as delegates toured parts of the city including its tin manufacturies.
Deputy Examiner George M Collier appoints his force of deputies for the state divided into six districts. Coshocton County forms the Sixth District along with Licking Muskingum Guernsey Belmont Monroe Washington Noble Morgan Perry Athens Meigs Fairfield and Hocking. J H FEBright of Canal Dover named examiner for the Sixth. W W Platt of this city was a candidate.
Mrs. Tipton of Elio Street was knocked down by a tandem with two young men at Sixth and Main Tuesday evening. She was taken to Dr Hennels office where doctors found no serious injuries but noted a twisted neck and severe bruising with possible internal injuries pending.
F E Pomerene and Hon J C Adams attended the funeral of Mezikiah Barnes in Mohawk yesterday. Barnes was well known locally and died on Tuesday. The two men were attorneys in a damaged action now pending. Also, contractor R N Kirk and crew completed laying a water main from Mulberry to Elm on Second, and from Walnut to Main on Water Street yesterday.
A steady influx of men joins the Pan Handle freight crews with daily additions. George McCleary of this city was hired as a fireman at Dennison on Wednesday as the service handles increasing traffic and demands more trains.
A Zanesville man arrested by Chief Maple on Eight Street Wednesday appeared at a Wednesday evening hearing. He gave the name Betts from Zanesville and received a fine of one dollar plus costs.
Prohibition state convention will assemble at Columbus on May 23. Low rate round trip excursion tickets will be sold Wednesday May 23 and Thursday May 24 from Pennsylvania Lines ticket stations in Ohio to the capital city, valid for return until Saturday May 26.
Coshocton and West Lafayette figures honored at the general conference in Atlantic City. J.C. Fisher of Coshocton and Rev. W.L. Wells of West Lafayette join the boundaries committee. Rev. A. Fisher serves on the ritual committee. Rev. Mr. Wills is named to the journals committee.
A new 136 horsepower engine has been installed at the plant of the Novelty Advertising Company. Workers will have a four day rest starting Saturday night. Monday and Tuesday will be used to assemble the engine and Wednesday is Memorial Day, so operations resume Thursday.
A young woman escaped injury when a horse pulling a buggy bolted on Main Street near Fifth. She rode toward the Pan Handle when the horse became frightened and a collision followed. The bicycle became wrapped in the buggy wheels and had to be lifted free.
A handsome booklet issued by Coshocton National Bank explains facts about the bank to the public. It includes half-tone images of its interior and staff, and the articles are comprehensive, making the volume a valuable addition to Coshocton’s financial history.
Advertisement notes Arnica Salve claims to heal acne, fever sores, boils, warts, cuts, bruises, burns, chapped hands, and cramps with a 5 cent per box price. Promotes guaranteed results and lists C. E. Henderson as druggist at Forbes Block No 2.
The Mos cow teachers institute opens June 2 with topics on punishment, salaries, school needs, teaching methods, and parent responsibility. Speakers include W L Craig, E Wright, G Smails, Blanche Marquand, Carrie Bale, Howard Shaw, A C McDonald, J W Smails, J B Speaks, Howard Price, W H Cullison, and others.
John R. McCurdy aged 63 pioneer resident of Bedford township died at his home near Tunnel Hill after Bright's disease long illness. He was born and buried on the family farm. Funeral services held at home yesterday at two p.m. Interment in old family graveyard. Dr. H. R. McCurdy of this city is a son. An unrelated note promotes Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism with testimonials and a local sale listing.
Court records show Charles C Bippie and Norris B Bupple minors placed under John M Compton as guardian. Callie A Lautensehlager named minor heir. Debts listed for Thomas J Holl assignment to L B Bouck. Property transfers include Mohawk Village lot 9 to Wallace Coulter, 60 acres in Pike township to R B Bryan for 7100 dollars, and other lot and acreage parcels with values across Coshocton and Crawford townships. Mentioned individuals include D W Merrell Elmer B Slaughter Rachael E Burton Owen Marshall Philip F Venter Charlotte Venter James Vickers Lyman Fulks Thomas M Thompson Charles S McDowell Nathan Endsley Marshall B Endsley J W Cassingham William Carnahan Isaac A Ford and Ida L Kirk.
Infirmary Director I J Baker escorted Harper Wiggins six Grace Wiggins and Roberta Owens to a Cambridge orphanage after living with E O Owens. Grace to West Lafayette grandmother Mrs Riley Wiggins Roberta to grandmother Mrs Owens same place. boy to the home. The children belong to Zed Owens widow, shot ten years ago in West Lafayette.
Sealed proposals are invited by the Council of the village of Coshocren Ohio for labor and materials to build and connect curbs on Second Street from Mulberry to Sycamore and on Sycamore from Second to Fifth. Bids due 12 noon Saturday June 2 19. The bid must include a bond or certified check of three hundred dollars and the council may reject any bid.
The court announces the appointment and qualification of Charles H Teeg as administrator of the estate of Wallis P. Treee late of Coshectan County Ohio. The document confirms administration duties and legal authority for the decedent's estate.
On account of backward spring weather, suits have not sold well and the store has an excess of stock. They invite customers to come in and see what deals are available with prices stated as no object and items for sale cheap.
Large sale offering ready to wear dress skirts from 5 to 85 cents and perfect fitting aids from 50 cents to 5 dollars. Also 500 pair of gloves priced at 75 cents each, with famous brands mentioned. Rugs, straw mattings, and carpets offered at deep discounts, including 25 new rolls cotton carpet for 25 cents per yard and all wool carpets at reduced prices.
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