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Newspaper

Coshocton Age

Location

Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1899

Page

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No Option Is Given on Hay Axle Trust Claim

The Houston Hay Axle company of Coshocton denies being absorbed by a forming trust. Promoters aimed to secure options on properties nationwide, but the company has no connection to the claimed trust. John H. Hay calls the reports false, noting the business runs well and remains fully employed. Train 20, Pan Handle, ran late due to an engine breakdown in Indiana and Indianapolis, with speed varying near Coshocton as tracks near Pittsburg were being prepared for double tracking.

Houston Hay Axle Company Coshocton Pittsburg Trouston Hay Axle Company John H. Hay Hay Indiana Bes Indianapolis Trinway Framblin Bride

Town notes and court business fill pages

Gray Hardware Co. business in police court has fallen off since the fair. Mayor Cassingham has little to do. Knights of Pythias initiated two candidates. Wheat eased to 65 cents, corn at 30 cents. Seth C. Duncan opened a law office in Selby building. Everhart vs county commissioners trial attracts attorneys. Sidewalks on Main street to be relaid before winter. Pan Handle yards crowded with freight trains. Courthouse stone arriving for long-term placement. Sheriff Clark reappraised the Arthur Whiteside property in West Lafayette. Signs point to late autumn weather, not early winter. Methodist Protestant church ready for corner stone laying Sunday. Larvey T. Robber of Linton and Nora B. Roof married at Presbyterian parsonage. E E. Erickson expects furnace work to begin soon. Recent rains ease dust. roads in good condition. Lamp explosion incident during a lamp toss injures no one. Front of new Tocketts building on Main slated to be most handsome with enameled brick columns. Winter approach expected to slow opera as horses face scarce feed. Ladies Aid to serve ten-cent supper at United Brethren church parlors on North Tenth Street for Ger 25. Supper from 4 to 8 o'clock.

Another Operation For Barry Stover Aged Civil War Vet

Barry Stover, a Spanish War veteran and hospital corps member, undergoes another leg surgery after prior amputation due to illness. The piece notes the amputation was necessary as muscles contracted and the gene protruded. Charles V Edwards becomes business manager of the paper with authority to make contracts and collections.

Barry Stover Philadelphia Charles V. Edwards Edwards Coshocton

New Century Club Meets to Arrange State Library Books

A special meeting of the New Century club was held Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Sadie Smith on South Fourth Street. Members arranged to secure books from the state library at Columbus.

New Century Club Sadie Smith South Fourth Street State Library Columbus

Foundation Work Begins on Al Mack Building

Construction has started on the foundation of the Al Mack building with no expected delays. A large quantity of materials has already been delivered to the site.

Almack Building

Gas Plant Sold to Mt Vernon Investors in Coshocton

The Light Fuel and Power Co. of Coshocton sells its gas plant to B L McElray and Dwight Sapp of Mt. Vernon. The firm will reorganize and modernize the plant to raise gas output. Transfer to the new company had not yet occurred, but is expected soon.

Light. Fueland, Power Company Coshocton Messrs B. L. McElray Dwight Sapp Mt. Vernon Ol d

Two New Houses Erected on Cherry Street

Workmen have begun a residence for Deputy Auditor Thngland on Cherry street, due for completion around section 1. J. J. Uebel of Keene is building a comfortable house on Cherry street and plans to rent it upon occupancy.

Cherry Street Thngland J. J. Uebel Keene

RAILROADS MUST PAY Opinion Changes Tax Rules for Rail Lines

Attorney General Mennett issues an opinion that irregular land owned by railroad companies should be taxed as roadbed and placed on the tax duplicate. Coshocton County stands to gain higher railroad tax assessments. The board of county assessors must include roadbed property and determine its value under existing statutes.

Mennett Coshocton County Board of County Assessors Seatnres Ohio

Ohio engineers seek licensing bill via legislature

The Ohio branch of the National Association of Stationary Engineers plans to push a licensing law for workers in their field. A draft bill was defeated previously, but organizers say sentiment is improving and they will advocate locally across the state. The federation has a growing branch and will host state leaders next summer.

Ohio National Association of Stationary Engineers Crghacton

Newcomerstown Baseball Feud Sparks Financial Plot

locals report a quarrel over arranging a game with Coshocton while manager W H Timmens promises to book any available opponent within a week. Billy issues notice, noting potential gate receipts from West Lafayette to Philadelphia Cross Roads, as financial strain hinders luring the rival hurler lineup.

W. H. Timmens Coshocton Tits Town Billy West Lafayette Philadelphia A Forse

Boilers Delivered to Rolling Mill in Four-Car Haul

Joy surged at the rolling mill as four heavily loaded cars arrived on the first track. The Erie Iron Works shipment from Erie included four boilers with 66 foot stacks and foundations finished, awaiting placement as soon as possible.

Erie Iron Works Erie~a

Crowell Refutes Anti Imperialist Conference Letter

In a Boston letter, Crowell rejects involvement with Filipino leagues and conferences. He states he is a Democrat and American, views the Philippines as American soil, and argues rebels must be whipped into respect for liberty and American prerogatives.

Wissrow EB G Kabley St Boston Mass Lam Philippine Islands Louisiana Purchase W. S. Crow

Quiet wedding for Miss Kate Abbott and William Price

Miss Kate Abbott daughter of former Commissioner E G Abbott wed Mr William Price in an intimate ceremony at her father’s South Seventh Street home. Rev S W Fisher officiated. They will reside in Cleveland. Price works for Lake Shore railroad. Abbott was a company stenographer.

Kate Abbott E.G. Abbott South Seventh Street William Price Wi Fisher Cleveland Mr. Price Lake Shore Railroad Miss Abbott

Birds Depart Park After Summer Nuisance

The thousands of blackbirds that inhabited the Fourth Street park trees have moved south for the season. Residents hope they do not return. A lone bird remains seen lying about the park as the rest have departed.

Fourth Street

Bonds Delay Paving Plans as Bonds Missing at Meeting

An adjourned council session failed to act on Walnut street paving because bonds were not delivered to Custodian National Bank and unsigned. The meeting tabled decisions until bonds arrive, with Canton brick chosen for Adams contract and bills approved for street work and sewer assessments. Next meeting to be called by Mayor Cassingham.

Walnut Custodton National Bank Adams Zanesville Wuntz Doctor Denttar W.O Johnson Collerk Board of Death Finnell Force Newton Speckman Main Mulberry Cheatnnut Orange Cherry Hickory J. A. Hanlon Seventh Vine Cassingham

City bonds paid as big check clears funds for project

Cashier Montgomery of the Coshoc ton National issued a 313126 dollar check to Treasurer W P Patterson for bonds. Contractor Adams left for Zanesville after arranging a 72000 dollar bond. Mayor Cassingham expects a reply from Kim by Thursday and the council plans to close the matter quickly once heard.

Montgomery Coshocton National W. P. Patterson Adams Zanesville Cassingham Kim

Scarlet fever outbreak prompts local quarantine

A child in the Mulligan family on Chestnut street contracted scarlet fever prompting a standard quarantine. Reportedly, no widespread outbreak is indicated beyond this family case. A note mentions local church trustees seeking a parsonage lot after selling the parsonage to Samuel Neldon with possession set for November 1.

Foster Frank Mulligan Chestnut Street Roscoe M. FE Samuel Neldon

Ill Fated Family: Emery Parks Dies in Freight Train Incident

Emery Parks of Trinway was killed in a Pan Handle freight yard mishap near Newark after being carried past his stop. The 28 year old widower, son of the late Frank Parks, leaves a brother Elijah who died previously in a similar freight incident near Randle Crossing. His body was returned to Trinway for burial at Branch.

Emery Parks Trinway Coshocton Ble Coshoctun Trunway Newark Frank Parks Virginia Township Elijah Parks Randle’ Crossing

Joe Cass Honored On Tyrone Banquet Return

Citizens of Tyrone Pennsylvania hosted a banquet for Joseph K. Cass returning from a three month abroad trip. The Tyrone Herald notes Cass's roles as Morrison & Cams tyer company president and a public spirited citizen. Friends expressed deep esteem and presented the honored guest with warm appreciation.

Tyrone Tyrone Pa Joseph K. Case Che Lterali Cass Morrison & Cams Typer Company Dee

Professor Orr to Lecture at Young Men’s Club

The Young Men's Literary club at Grace M E church will host Professor Orr from Roscoe schools for a lecture next Monday evening. Public attendance is invited. At the county fair George W. Preston of West Carlisle displayed an Aberdeen Angus herd that won four first prizes, plus a first premium for the best fat cow or heifer.

Young Men's Literary Club Grace Church Young Men's Literary Clab Grace M. E. Church Professor Orr Roscoe Schools George W. Preston West Carlisle

Building near completion at Keagy & Lear Machine works

The new structure at Keagy and Lear Machine works is nearly finished and will be ready for occupancy by the first of the month. It will serve as a moulding shop.

Keagy & Lear Machine Works

Locomotive Resurrection Nears in Canton Shops

The Cleveland Canton and Southern Railway reports near completion of relettering renumbering and repainting old engines and coaches in Canton shops most are now on track in active service. The Christian Endeavor of Adams Mills presents The Peak Sisters Friday evening October 2 admission 10 and 15 cents all invited.

Cleveland, Canton & Southern Canton the Christian Endeavor of Adams Millis Peak Sisters

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The Houston Hay Axe Company Gray Hardware Co Knights of Pythias Seth C. Duncan McGilead Selby Building Everhart Main Street Clark Arthur Whiteside Larvey Linton Toggey Nora B. Roof Franklin Presbyteruin Parsonage E. E. Erickson Pillspury Empire Tocketts the Ladies Aid Society United Brethern Church Mra. Flom North Tenth Street Harry Stover Qor Rarhiye Newcomerstown Joban McLeso Leceat Newspaper Tei Medford Oregon Bostox Dean Lin Chicago Igsu B. Sara First Nat. Bank Pld Y. Chicago Ewing Wesslow Kibiy St Mr. Crowell Oxford Township Presbyterian Social Jefferson T Presbyterian Church John T. Elder Warsaw Finnell Bros Geidel Council Walnut Street Coshocton National Bank Patterson Clon van Winkle Frank Miller Perry Pleasantville Cambridge Joe Cass Preston Aberdeen Country Village Care Age Office
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