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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1907
Page
3
Emil Rust wins the Blue Hole Fishing Club prize for the best original fish story. Gov Harris lauds the tale as a true tall fish story though others may differ, while editor Ferguson publishes the manuscript with the contest backstory and local lore about Coshocton and Izaska Walton.
Mrs. Frank J. Smith superintendent of scientific temperance instruction in Ohio was thrown from a buggy in a West Lafayette accident. Her clothing entangled in the wheels tore badly. injuries included several ribs displaced and a knee. Dr Carolyn Sheldon treated the injuries and Mrs Smith resumed temperance work.
Real estate notice announces 224 ilion worth of 39 lots being offered by Dan Tee on East Chestnut Street near 12th. Ground layout described as ideal with bulging restrictions to ensure quality houses. Phone Co to issue a new directory soon listing many names. Manager Sissner notes continued growth and new entries each year.
The infant son of Mr and Mrs Frank Ayres was buried this morning at Gale Ridge following notice of the death appearing in Thursday's Age.
A lengthy promotional piece extols Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a safe, effective remedy for women with nervous, uterine, or constitutional ailments. It stresses natural ingredients, physician endorsement, no alcohol, and claims of over forty years of cures. Includes offer of free consultation and instructions to obtain additional works and Pleasant Pellets for constipation.
A locally noted plant exhibit at the county fair drew attention on Wain Street Saturday. M Mills of Mt. Vernon carried home a Nooma Australian Huckleberry plant covered with mosquito netting from a patch of about 400 plants, taken August 25.
Forty nine vendors lined up in front of the court square to sell sweet corn despite cold weather. Eggs were scarce and hurried sales occurred at a few shops. Bitter prices ranged 26 to 28 cents a pound and fruit and garden truck sold briskly. Mr and Mrs Allan Weir of Fresno visited town while planning a western trip to South Dakota California Oregon and Washington.
The Sons of Veterans held their vestdar session in G A R hall. Joe Jennings was elected to second lieutenant to fill the short term of Joe Thompson Cal Ruhl, of the Ohio Reserve. Not present, matter held over. Initiation fee cut from 3 to 1.50. An active canvass for new members planned, hoping to enroll twenty five or more eligible men soon.
Stoward Slife of Waldiourding pled guilty before Squire Wimmer Friday afternoon to using obscene and licentious language in the presence of Margaret Hammel and Ellen McVey. He was fined five dollars and costs.
The Gentral Ohio Fox Hunters Association gains Muskingum Licking and Knox counties. At a Warsaw session officials indicate expansion may bring Delaware and last county foxhunters into the chase. Organizers recall founder Lybarker among leading Masons and note next meeting dates to be set around the Masonic gathering in Cincinnati.
Alfred Pack and Frank Ashmaan named to examine annual report with Prosecutor McDenwell and McGiehy as members. Committee chair Voorhees Louis McQuinnana and James Glenn noted as departing board member. Paul Fed credited with duties and responses.
Secretary of State John Root rode through Coshocton in private car Signet on Friday at 3 05 p m en route to his New York home from Mexico.
Weller, a Brooklyn navy yards veteran on a ten day furlough, visits Warenw after service in Columbus. He served four years in the navy and has been to the Philippines and around the world. He explains wireless telegrams use rotating messages and a receiver in each ear to translate sounds into messages from ships up to 200 miles distant.
Morgan Run sub-district meeting of the United Mine Workers drew leaders Deelas, Nelson, and Edwin P. Milder. The large turnout and routine business were completed to the satisfaction of members. Local members organized pallbearers for the funeral of deceased member Jos Green, naming Scot Robt, McCormick, Start, and Mobler to serve Sunday.
Lewis M Wilson, a Eureka College theological seminary student in Peoria Illinois, shot John Walsh during class assembly. The weapon was bought from a hardware dealer and Wilson had practiced shooting on campus. Walsh, from Sydney Australia, is in serious condition. Wilson challenged Walsh to a fight prior to the incident.
A bizarre scene unfolded in front of Lyne and Gossers store on Saturday as 17 men and five Norse volunteers attempted to corner and kill a rat. The crowd watched while a trap blocked the rodent’s escape on the high curbside.
Stephen H. Love deputy master conducts annual inspection of Coshocton county granges. He travels from Perry and reports all Coshocton grapes shelving while praising local membership and noting Bakers as a county group.
The general was conducted at Sacred Heart church Saturday morning at 9:29 Rev Father McCounts presiding Interment followed at Oak Ridge cemetery The attendees included Toht Hartman Yhas Calon Phos Colopy Tos Mitten Chas Weaver Martin and others distant relatives Mrs Lena Mayer and daughter Sarah Mr James Long and family and Mr Frank Hartman family of Meding
The Meek Company will extend a winter holiday on the Liturday Trail, continuing the practice throughout the season. Previously the benefit was limited to the sirdimer months and now applies year round for workers.
A reader lauds The Age for its news and varied material describing it as a welcome, enduring source amid local papers. The speaker notes a shift toward printability and urges continued excellence and support for the publication and its writers.
Word from Mattoon says the aeronaut Fuhr was killed replacing a damaged airship after Captain Fuhr’s Newark to Coshocton flight. A balloon named Bonansia substituted for the wrecked craft at Coshocton, and the aeronaut reportedly made a night maneuver.
Governor earring named John W. Craine of Canton to fill the vacant Girard bench seat following Judge McCarty’s retirement. The move is officially announced by S. J. Flickinger, secretary to the governor. The Canton jurist succeeds on the court today.
In Canton this week officers of the Masonic Veteran Association, a group of men with at least 21 years as Masons, honor Capt Lybarger who is noted as a resident. W M Dun Moghin of Newark serves as president.
Ohio officials announce delegates from Ohio to a national conference on combinations and trusts. Joseph Green departs for Chicago to join five Ohio delegates chosen by Gov Harris. The event includes participants from forty two states with sessions Tuesday and Wednesday.
Mrs Albert Stuckey of Millersburg attempted to murder her six week old baby by throwing it into a spring and then tried to drown herself when found by her husband who saved both. Insanity from family troubles cited as the cause.
Wheat remains at one dollar in Co. Shagton market despite farmer expectations of a drop. Toledo market pays 1.91, Coshoeston area around 95 cents, and nearby towns similar. Coshocton market seeks wheat, maintaining the price as likely for the year.
Coshocton will form a new fraternity with current Chademars as members. Initiation of Coshocton brothers will take place in Newark by Hatobaster members, followed by a banquet and local activities at the Selby building. Current members and pledges listed include Glenn Marshall Clarke Williams Fred Mizar Lawrence Bell and others.
Daniel Ti. Rorenkrins, 63, a Pittsburg porter, began a cross country trek from Pittsborg to Seattle walking about 25 miles daily. He plans to stop for Decoration Day in Seattle and hopes to earn $10000 by displaying his journey in a museum. He documents each postmark as proof of distance.
A letter to voters argues about corporation incorporation costs and street lighting. It critiques candidates for council who oppose or support the measure, noting a proposed $800 annual corporate outlay plus up to $60 per tract for streets and sidewalks. The writer urges voters to question candidates about wages and duties before election day.
A daily payroll bulletin shows specific disbursements totaling substantial sums to multiple firms. Notable payments include four figures to a national entity and smaller transfers to affiliated companies.
Coshocinn relatives have received word of the death of Owen Dore ites aged 2 at her home in Dresden Thursday. She suffered a stroke of paralysis about ten days ago from which she never rallied. The funeral services were held Saturday with Mr and Mrs Canton and Mrs Parran attending.
Judge Gault presided in Columbus Thursday over a pending matter in the administration of the estate of R. E. Finley, deceased, as the Supreme Court weighs the case.
Stephen Jones reports a bizarre cabbage on Brower avenue that allegedly beats B. F. Strover's "three balls." The plant has five heads growing several inches apart and attracts local interest.
Examinations for elementary Cates occur on the first Saturday of each month. High School Special certificates exams will not be held on the first Saturday of September March and June. Patterson exams are the third Saturday of April and the second Saturday of May. Exams start at 1 30. Applicants must pay a fifty cent examination fee and five cents for returns. Patterson applicants provide stamped envelopes. The Board will supply stationery. Questions on theory and practice for the year rely on King’s Rational Hiring. Can be obtained for one dollar from The Ohio Teachers Reading Circle Columbus Ohio.
Funeral services for Patrick Quinlan were held at Sacred Heart church in the morning, attended by relatives and friends. Rev Fr McGinnis officiated, delivering a fine sermon. Interment followed at Oak Tebets with bearers Thomas Uvten James Carton Tom McDermott James Quintan Join and Mr Ligsking. Floral tributes included a large egret arrangement of white roses.
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