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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1899
Page
1
The city completed laying supply pipe for the Works pumping station. A new 12 inch suction line replaces an inadequate 10 inch line, feeding the 12 inch main and doubling capacity. Officials say further increases may be needed to meet rapid town growth and rising consumption.
Charles J lover, manager of Brunswick bowling alley, secured a contract Saturday with Sandusky Furniture for fixtures in the Roogers building at Sixth and Main. Alleys to be completed by December 20. three or four lanes planned in the basement with an officer’s cay overlooking them. Brunswick owners listed as Faries J Graver and Thad L Montgomery.
A church wedding was held at Sacred Heart via a ceremony conducted by Father Ross. Mr Charles Run of Corning Ohio and Miss Mart Gormler of this city were joined as husband and wife with the church heavily decorated and the electric lighting enhancing the scene. Friends filled the church to witness the event.
Nohods has warm friends in town and county than Joseph H. Kay a former shoe dealer in Sedgwick Kansas. May was chosen treasurer of Harvey County by a large majority of 766. He will move to the county seat. Couple notices show marriages and local clergy officiants in Acton Coshocton Panel Lewisville and other nearby locales.
Jobo McClure relocates from Coshocton to Warsaw. A girl born to Mr and Mrs Samuel Williams on East Chestnut. Juror drawn for Columbus Oct. term. Judge Hunt's four year old Charrles ill at Main Street home. Thanksgiving supper planned by M E church West Lafayette in Town hall 4 to 9. UC B church to 10 cent supper Nov 28 at Cr. W Smith home North Tenth. Powelson family moves from Plainfield to Coshocton taking Lee Avenue rooms near Chestnut.
Miss Minnie Weaver of Tilers Steam Laundry suffered a serious accident when she paused ironing for nine minutes and the machine started, crushing her right hand between rollers. Doctors dressed the injury and no fingers were lost.
Paving on Walnut Street advances from Secord Street to Fourth, with sections between Fourth and Fifth to be paved. Jayne Brick work is expected to begin this week and then proceed rapidly. unpaved stretches will be graveled and left passable before winter.
Andrew Hartman of Locust street marked his seventy fifth birthday with family dinner and gifts. A Mansfield party of sportsmen arrived Tuesday for a brief hunting season with local devotees. The Cambridge M E church dedication, led by Rev. Dr. Pope, is planned for next Sunday in a new 240.00 edifice replacing the burned structure. Arcade Millinery offers Xmas stock clearance. Finnell Bros remain leading photographers with a new Geidel block gallery opposite the Opera House.
Pan Handle officers led by Colonel Moore intensify efforts to curb train depredations along the line. Charles Taylor of West Lafayette pleads guilty to shooting at trains and carrying concealed weapons and faces fines, costs, and a suspended jail term. Bert West, also from West Lafayette, pleads guilty to concealed weapons and property destruction with a total fine of 39 dollars and costs. Simpson, found loitering near the tower, is dismissed without charge after warning. Officer Fillman of Weyuk arrests a man at Morgan Run crossing for jumping a train. The force aims to deter further offenses and set a strong example for offenders.
Late Monday a thief tried a back door at John Simmons residence near Ware and Chestnut streets. Simmons alerted by noise dressed quickly and the burglar fled before being seen. Neighbors pursued briefly as the man disappeared into George Gosser’s yard. Land appraisers recently elected have been sworn in and bonded for 000, work starting late March.
James Hlagans the cornettist and William Lint returned Wednesday from Alexandria Louisiana end season with Wells Bros Forepaugh circus band Their last exhibition of the season was at Alexandria.
The Worster Street Roller was unloaded Monday and steamed up for trial by Adams Brothers. Trials met mud holes on Fifth Street causing the machine to struggle. the large rollers kept turning instead of advancing. Part of Walnut Street between Third and Fourth was rolled and the machine proved satisfactory.
A clearance sale of winter millinery is announced at Mrs. F. W. Munns with 22 millinery pieces to be disposed of. Also noted is ARCADE MILLINERY and Fionell Bros., photographers, opening a new gallery in Geidel block.
In Crawford township Michael Crile sued William Everhart for 373.35 dollars plus interest. The common pleas jury awarded the amount sought. Elizabeth Sams sued Daniel Cokesell as administrator for labor. a 1000 dollar judgment was sought and the jury returned 1000. Attorneys Nicholas and Merrell for plaintiff T C Roche for defense. The parties reside in Pike township.
Bishop Fowler spoke on Abraham Lincoln for the Public Library association lecture series at the opera house. The talk mixed eloquence and illustrations, drawing a large, entertained audience and earning praise for the association’s cultural program.
Health Officer laments Scarlet fever already in a dozen Coshecton cases with seven new reports last week. He warns about careless reporting, urging prompt case notification to maintain quarantine and prevent a wider outbreak. Meanwhile, John McCann and Mary C Wright wed November 22 at Willow Brook, with about fifty guests and a formal reception.
The south side pavement of the public square is finished with minor details pending. Citizens praise the improvement replacing the old walk and trees, noting the new path boosts Main street’s beauty and Coshocton’s public square status in Ohio. Mrs. Munn advertises big bargains on trimmed work.
Mrs Rebecca Dare Rowley wife of Reverend Milton Rowley died Tuesday night at seven at the family residence corner of Fourth and Mulberry streets after a months long illness. Born in England January 21 1832 she married February 10 1857. survived by Frank M. Rowley Chicago E. C. Rowley Pittsburgh and Mrs Beulah Hunt. Private funeral at the residence Friday morning at ten.
In Madison township Northern Muskingum county excitement rises over an oil find at the Lest well on Jay Schirer's farm. Berea sand yields oil and gas. gas is piped away to prevent danger. Drilling to resume after stopping Saturday. sample shown in Dresden. wedding notice follows. A home wedding in Zanesville area unites Lenora Marter and Melvin Gaumer with reception plans and future home in Adamsville.
All Coshocton stores will close after 12 noon on Thanksgiving Day November 30 to allow proprietors and clerks to observe the day of rest and devotion. Arcade Millinery is noted in the notice.
The annual convention of the Nine teenth District of the Grand Domain of Olio Knights of Prythias will be held in Coshocton on February 1900. District Deputy Grand Chancellor W H McCabe announced the meeting with about thirty lodges expected and Grand Chancellor Judge John C Geyer of Piqua among the officers attending. The program aims to fill the afternoon and evening with exercises and end with a grand banquet to showcase Coshocton’s stature and the local lodge’s fellowship.
The Roscoe Hunting and Fishing club led by John Gleasson Thomas LeReul tey Frank Fortune Roe Adams and Ab Schuman returned Wednesday from an eight day canal boat trip aboard Ella Ohio. They fished hunted and feasted at Newcomerstown and along the canal hosting about forty guests for a grand game dinner featuring quail bass and salmon. The party reported 700 quail 150 rabbits and plentiful fish collected during the trip.
The public library adds many new titles including Better Dead and Cathed ral Courtship with nineteen more soon. Authors include Barrie Burney Holland Wiggin Crane Page Seton Thompson and Churchill among others. Library cardholders reach 951 patrons since September with 150 new registrations.
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