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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1899
Page
7
The fair raised 7625.22 in receipts from gate sales, memberships, grandstand, show stock entries, premiums, and state funds. Estimated expenses hover near 26000, leaving about 1200 to reduce a debt of 2250 with interest, and total annual receipts compare 1897 to 1896 and 1898 totals.
Jackson township farmer Harvey Bailey was bedbound after stepping from a moving Pan Handle train near Roscoe station. He rode from Conesville, misheard the brakeman, and leaped off as the train accelerated, suffering painful scratches and bruises though no bone was broken. His nephew Benjamin Talmadge aided his return home.
Judge Eason approved the separation of John H. Zetty and Eva Mary Zetty with no alimony or conditions. The couple, married February 1898, resided in Canal Lewisville and faced various charges in petitions citing parties in New Philadelphia and Cantor. The event followed a routine divorce proceeding amid local social notices.
Dr 8 Baker mother of Otsego and sister Mrs Sarah Phillips of Nebraska visited. School opened last week with W J Krownappe as teacher. Miss Luele McNeal of Corhocton visiting S McNeal. Rile Brillhart and family visiting relatives at Newark. Charley Howell of Dresden spent Saturday with J S Shannon. Miss Rose Baker and Joe Cone of Otsego spent weekend here. Miss Rhody Parsons of Danville visiting Miss Blanche Snow.
Casat Lewisviere returned to Columbus Moss Alpha Root after a stay in the village. Coshocton visitors Miss Henrietta Belcer and Miss Fanny Beiser are noted guests. Residents Mrs A Wolfe James Lennon Sr Mrs D B Marhies Jr Abbie Thompson and Mr and Mrs George Besst are listed among locals.
Judge Stillwell of Millersburg was here on business. Mrs Francy Beck and Miss Croskey of Warsaw visited Mrs VanKannel over Sunday. A Weatherwax of Spring Mountain updated friends here after an illness. F Veni as of Cleveland called on his brother last Thursday. J Day of Killbuck visited friends here last week. Get your job work done at The Age Printery.
Coshocton capitalists win a charter for the Columbus Buckeye Lake Newark Traction Co with 100000 capital to build a street railway in Franklin and Licking counties. It may carry passengers freight mail and baggage and include sidetracks stations and telegraph lines. A Buckeye Lake spur and hotel for a pleasure resort are planned near Buckeye Lake in Licking County. Incorporators include General A J Warner W R Pomerene M Spellacy W A Carlisle M o Baker.
Pittsburg and Chicago and Buffalo quotations for cattle calves hogs and sheep. Prices listed by quality and type with ranges for prime choice and common, reflecting market conditions across three cities and commodity groups.
In Pennsylvania on October 2 percent, one bee dred and six delegates representing 20 000 United Mine Workers of Northumberland Schuylkill Dauphin and Columbia counties met at Mt Carntel to organize the lower anthracite region district and elect officers for the coming year. A resolution was adopted calling strikes only as a last resort.
A well known young lady sold last fall's wrap to a domestic in the city and let her take the garment without payment. The buyer left without paying the balance and stole a watch belonging to a friend afterward.
Prominent doctor Dr Franklin Miles offers $2.50 worth of his new nervous disease treatment free to afflicted readers. The lettered promotion cites cures for headaches dizziness insomnia and prostration, naming several satisfied individuals and inviting readers to write for the free trial. It also promotes Grain-O as a coffee substitute and health aid for children.
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