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Newspaper

Coshocton Age

Location

Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1899

Page

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Opening of Coshocton Democratic Campaign in Small Crowd

The Coshocton Democratic rally drew a sparse audience as Judge Patrick and Webster Huntington spoke in the opera house corner. Sam Nicholas apologized for backing McLean while Patrick blasted Republicans on labor and trusts, with Huntington concluding a lengthy recap.

Coshocton Johnny McLean Abe Patrick Demnation Opera House Joe McDowell John Adams Burt Voorhees Judge Patrick Wester P. Huntington Vriven Sam Nicholas McLean Alen G. Thurman Cushocton Republican Party Aime Tin Plate Trust Roosevelt Foraker Zanesville Aguingido Patrick John R. McLean Harmony Brian Washington Barnes MccCabe Webster Py-Hunauiington Columbus Webster Oratar Ieek Barney McCabe Coshocton County

Miss Nellie Gault Weds Lakin Neldon at West Carlisle

Miss Nellie Orl Gault daughter of Mr and Mrs G W Gault married last Wednesday to Lakin Neldon at the bride’s home in West Carlisle. It was a pretty home wedding with 35 guests in attendance and beautiful presents. WanNreD A reliable man to handle high grade oils and greases Crown Supply Co Cleveland Ohio

Nellie Orl Gault G. W. Gault Lakin Neldon West Carlisle THE Crown Supply Co Cleveland Ohio

Oil strike reaches 30 to 35 barrels daily in Coshocton county

John Kissner celebrates a cleanout success after a well near the Studium site yielded 30 to 35 barrels daily once the pump ran from 10 a m to midnight. A 166 barrel tank is built. The Noble well was ruined by a second shot, limiting further prospects in that area. drilling shifts to Shaw farm under Captain James lease. John Kissner plans another try.

John Kissner Coshocton Nobie Studium Shaw Farm Asseen James

Miner Killed At Conesville Mine Blast

Conesville reports the death of 40 year old miner John Courtwright in the old Davis mine this morning. He was driving entry and firing a shot when a rock loosened by the blast fell on his head. Courtwright leaves a wife and five children. funeral planned for Sunday.

Conesville John Courtwreht Davis Courtwright

Methodist Protestant church foundation near completion

A large number of workmen labor on the church foundation with bricklaying soon to start. Contractor Jones expects to begin at once as funds improve. Reverend Fisher reports strong progress in securing contributions and hopes the Thanksgiving offering will reach twenty one hundred dollars. Chan Gee the Chinese laundryman is also a donor.

Jones Ito Fisher Chan Gee

Bates Sets Long Distance Rowing Record Across Ocean

Captain I. K. Bates claims the crown of champion long distance rower after crossing from a South American port to Dresden. He used a sea transport route and unique arching oar mechanism while traveling 2.0 miles offshore and 15,000 miles domestically, enduring barriers and barrage from adversaries.

I. K. Bates Iuar Reseoe Dresden Bates Madisean South Ameria

Difficult to Decide on Pan Handle Station Site

The Pan Handle passed through the city Thursday afternoon with General Manager Miller aboard. He examined company property and said the main challenge in a new station is finding a location that provides advantages in handling passengers and baggage.

Miller

Litho proofs submitted for Tuscarora work in Germany

Hierbert Albu of a German lithographing house visited the city Thursday to submit finished proofs of a handsome selection recently purchased by the Tuscarora company.

Hierbert Albu Germany Tuscarora Company

Washington firm seeks land for auto factory proposal

John Taylor representing a Washington company presented a plan at the board of trade Friday morning to locate an automobile factory here. He proposed two to three acres along a railroad with a 200 by 410 foot shop building, forge and brazing shops, employing about 65 workers at daily wages of 2 to 3.50 dollars. The company, formerly bicycle makers at Kankakee, IL, moved to Washington and the proposal was taken under advisement with all board members present.

John Taylor Washington Company Board of Trade Taylor Kankakee Lil Washington Board of Control

Jury verdict favors Coshocton Coal in $10,625 suit

The case of John Crush against Coshocton Coal ended Thursday night with a verdict for the defendant after two hours of deliberation. Judge Eason gave a one hour charge. In a separate matter, William A. Ginin of Canal Lewis swilre pled guilty to assault and battery against neighbor Edward Letter and was fined $10 plus costs.

John Crush Coshocton Coal Company Eason William A. Ginin Canal Lewisswilre Edward Letter

Agnew Property Sold for Six Thousand Dollars

M Q Baker, president of the Co sho h octon National Bank, bought the Agnew property on Main Street Thursday from Mrs Denny and Mrs Scott for $6000. He plans a business block on the site with construction starting next spring. The new building will be one of the largest on the street.

M. Q. Baker Coshocton National Bank Agnew Main Street

Roscoe Resident William E Slaughter Dies after Illness

William E Slaughter 69, a respected Roscoe resident, died Thursday afternoon after a six week illness from heat related troubles. Funeral services were held Sunday morning at his residence and he was buried in Canal Lewisville. He is survived by his wife and eight children William Mrew and Camel, and Mrs Shaw, Mrs King, Mrs Milman, Mrs Snedener, and Mrs Carnes.

William E. Slaughter Roscoe Canal Lewisville Slaughter Cldren William Mrew Camel Shaw King Milinan Snedener Carnes

Schneeberger Declared Insane After Overwork

John Schneeberger, a Clark Township farmer, was declared insane by Judge Hunt and taken to the hospital yesterday by sheriff. He is married with a family, with insanity attributed to heat exposure and excessive labor.

John Schneederger Clark Township Hunt Sherr? Clark Schneeberger

Diphtheria Cases Improve After Anti-Toxin Treatment

Late Saturday Health Officer Foster was informed that the last child of Mr and Mrs Richeson, a baby, contracted diphtheria. Dr Carr administered anti-toxin that evening and the child showed great improvement. Dr Barcroft and Dr Carr treated the Glenn child with anti-toxin with satisfactory results. No new cases were reported today.

Foster Richeson Carr Barcroft Doctor Carr Glenn

The Age Printery Job Work Offer

The Age Printery advertises practical job work services and typing tasks. It invites customers to submit manuscripts and produce printed materials with reliable turnaround and quality control.

Coshocton Routs New Philadelphia in Narrow 6–0 Victory

Coshocton edged New Philadelphia 6 to 0 in a hard fought game at Pens, with Captain Sact scoring the touchdown and Smith kicking the goal. Philadelphia fumbled on a center kickoff and Stewart retired after injury, while Baker added a 15 yard run.

Coshoeten Philadelphia Fridis Pens Ceshecten Sact Smith Stewart Timmons Coshocton Millersburg Baker Coshotton Dover Rolling Mill Dennison

Merit System Adopted by Wheeline & Lake Erie Line

President Blichensderfer introduces a merit system to place the best men in top jobs. A number of promotions have been made under its provisions to reward faithful workers and ensure trusted leadership across departments.

Blichensderfer Wheeline & Lake Erie Pladness

Taking Down Trees on Courthouse Walkway

Work began Monday on the courthouse sidewalk with no delay expected until the final flag stone is set. Lavery and Miller, the contractors, are removing trees along the curb line and will start laying the stone in a few days. Homer Kinney bought the long used sidewalk brick last Saturday and a foreman was employed to remove it.

Ing Lavery

Mrs Tilton of Adams Mills Dies After Long Illness

Mrs Thomas Tilton, 53, of near Adams Mills, died at her home last Wednesday after a long illness. She had been a lifelong follower of her Savior. Interment took place Friday in Adams Mills cemetery with Rev. J. E. Fulton conducting the services.

Thomas Tilton Adams Mills J. E. Fulton

Republicans Open Campaign Rally in Coshocton County

The Coshocton county Republican campaign opens October 20 with Judge George K Nash and Hon. F A Durbin speaking at the opera house in the evening. Republicans from across the county are urged to attend this big meeting of the campaign.

Judge,Nash Hon F. A. Durbin Coshocton County George K Nash F. A Durbin Opera House

Tales of Washington in History by Rev Dr Fisk

Rev Dr Fisk of Greencastle Ind gave Gracechurch lecture on Washington and the Trenton campaign. He traced officers who served with Washington, noted his appearance and habits, and argued the campaign as a turning point in the Revolution. Mrs Kerlin sang patriotically. Samuel Landerson accompanied.

Tnweritien Fisk Greencastle Ind Washington Gracechurch Trenton Princeton College Tre

Will Lay The Cornerstone For New Methodist Protestant Church

Fisher announces cornerstone ceremony two weeks from yesterday with structure advanced enough for the event. Funds for the church erection are rapidly being collected as services proceed across local churches.

Fisher New Methodist Protestant Church Dr. Hunt Presbyterian Church Fisk Grace M. E Doctor Toland

Home From Congress at National Meeting in Boston

S C Kissner brother of J N Kissner returns from Boston where he represented Ohio s Seventeenth district at the Farmers National congress He served on the resolutions committee Delegates toured Plymouth examined Pilgrim relics and Miles Standish sword Concluding steamship voyage and next session set for 1900 at Colorado Springs

S.C. Kissner J. N. Kissner Boston Ohio Farmers’ National Congress Kissner Chamber of Commerce Wolcott Plymouth Miles Standish Stirling Atlantic Colorado Springs

Hunting a Husband: Grapes In Packer Note Mock Marriage Claim

A prominent city family found a basket of grapes with a note reading that it was packed by Miss May Chesley of Chesley New York and asking the consumer to write for an object marriage. With only one eligible son in the family, May Chesley may struggle to find a match in Coshocton unless a reader volunteers to pursue her case.

Maay Chesley Chesley N. Y Miss May Coshocton Trevor

Real Estate Deal Shifts at Main Street Houston

ANOTHER REAL ESTATE DEAL Houston Hay Saturday purchased the residence property of A Thomson on Main street between Fifth and Sixth for 2800 dollars at 100 dollars per front foot. Mr Tay owns the adjoining lot and plans a business building next year. Mr Thomson will build elsewhere but may stay in the old home until spring.

Houston A. Thomson Tay Thomson

New Bridge at Gnadenhutten Aids Rail Traffic

The Pan Wandie plans a new bridge across the river at Gnadenhutten to bear heavier trains. Delays eased at the rolling mill due to car famine. The contractor could not deliver heavy timbers 29 feet long and 16.32 inches due to lack of suitable cars.

Pan Wandie Gnadenhutten

An Old Lady Bead Died After Long Illness on Plainfield Road

Mrs F House an aged resident of the Plainfield road area died Friday night after a long illness. She leaves several sons and daughters and many friends in the city.

F. House Plainfield Road

A Successful School at Scio College Pharmacy Department

The department of pharmacy at Scio College has built a national reputation in ten years. The June commencement produced 34 graduates, the largest class in history, with at least three quarters employed by graduation. The principal reports over fifty applicants for positions nationwide. Enrollment for the fall term is underway and expected to be large.

Department of Pharmacy of Scio College

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Neldon-Gault John Courtwright Bollar Ant Fund Afamols Oarsman Captain Bates Difficut Coal Company Agnew Property John Schneeberger Goail New Philadelphia Wheeling Lake Erie Road Republican Rally Tales OF Relsted Dr. Fisk W. P. Church Congress S. C. Kissner DEAK Houston Hay A. J. Thomson
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