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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1903
Page
8
The advertisement touts Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment as the world’s greatest skin care duo. It claims unparalleled cleansing, soothing of skin irritations, scalp benefits, and suitability for babies, with global sales exceeding those of other soaps.
Prof T J Sanders former Otterbein president will deliver the baccalaureate sermon next Sunday afternoon at Alcyone hall. He will fill Rev H Kohler’s pulpit at the U B church Sunday evening and will address the young people.
Funeral held Tuesday at the daughter’s residence. Reverend William B Hunt presided. Interment at Oak Ridge Cemetery. Pallbearers included J W Cassingham and D F Denman. Attendees traveled from Flint Columbus Los Angeles Newark Newcomerstown Dennison and other towns.
The Newcomerstown Index notes plans for the marriage of Will Lehman and Miss Sadie McPeek next Friday afternoon. If rumor proves true the couple will marry in Coshocton, with guests scattering rice and old shoes on their return.
At Coshocton Athletic Club meeting on Wednesday evening a new member Ward Slaughter joined. Baseball uniforms arrived and look neat. Decoration Day game postponed to about three o'clock to honor memorial exercises. Club plans a lawn fete next Saturday night to raise funds.
Enumerators Manner and McCall report 2150 children aged six to twenty one in Coshocton district, with 1025 males and 1125 females, noting a gain of 118 over last year. Boundary includes Coshocton, Pleasant Valley, Glover farm area, and Mill Creek bridge. State aid is about one fifth of total needed, requiring high local tax to fund teachers.
Chief of Police J R Mapel of Coshocton reports a man using the name Jim Moore may have come to the twin cities after an assault on a ten year old girl near Coshocton. No further details or identifications available. Also reports a quiet wedding and social notes from Roscoe and area residents.
West Lafayette notes show Dr. W L Hammersley returning to Frankfort after visiting his mother Mrs Jakers. Numerous residents and visitors are listed with engagements, church activities, school events, and upcoming cantata Pauline. Local weather and market tidbits conclude the wrap.
In Jackson the courtroom takes precautions as Jett and White are guarded by 20 soldiers during calls and continuances. Judge Redwine orders weapon searches for all entrants and grants Colonel Williams power to arrest for disorderly conduct, signaling near martial law. Testimony on a wider assassination ring is expected, with fears of drastic actions. Seventeen witnesses in the Cockrell case, seventy five more set to testify.
State Fire Marshal Hollenbeck arrested McCarty an operator at the Massillon gravel pit who moved here last Tuesday and is linked to an incendiary fire in Massillon. Delaware voters approved Beal law by 2362 to 574 with Columbus brewers aiding wets. Notes on journalist C L Pollock of New York Journal and Agatha Reichlin murder case.
Classified notes show farmers seeking pasture for young horses and cattle by month on reasonable terms with Bluegrass and timothy pastures and water. Listings include sale offers for farming land of 55 acres near Warsaw road and a 20 acre tract with poultry farm near Crh. O. New house and water, a 4 year old horse for sale or trade, and request for cook assistance in Conesville. Found items include a day book addressed to Hugh Leavengood.
Market quotes show corrected prices for butter eggs beans and tobacco across multiple items. government and local firms Snyder & Ben Snyder & Son oversee price corrections. Live stock values for cattle hogs sheep and calves are listed with weight ranges and price brackets. Note: figures reflect historical market quotations and local reporting.
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