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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1903
Page
4
The passage attacks Tom Johnson and the Ohio Democratic slate, predicting a strong Republican turnout this year. It argues Johnson’s campaign relies on abuse while urging voters to deliver a large majority against the Democratic ticket, noting prior decisive defeats and criticizing Democratic supporters in Ohio.
An editorial urges Coshocton to establish a paid or partially paid fire department as natural gas increases fire risk. It calls for a central station with a horse drawn hose wagon and a ready crew, noting a chemical engine is desirable but not essential. Fires arrive without warning. The council should pause other meetings and address this issue.
The New York World denounces Ohio Democrats who again align with the populist and free silver Republican platforms of 1896 and 1900, linking the party to a political body viewed as doomed.
A fragmentary column notes a mock recipe for Jovers cake with fanciful ingredients and a warning about not beating it. It also mentions Coshocton Labor Day plans, a young Omaha socialite stopping a thief, Ohio politics, and a cancer cure advertisement for Blood Balm. The Coshocton Dry Goods stores announce Labor Day hours and an estate administration for Lewis Chaney.
Probate court appoints guardians and administrators, notes a hearing on a will dispute over John W Lee's estate and Millard Filmore Lee share. A city rail case seeks injunctive relief over depot removal, with deeds filed and sick list updates. William R Gardner known as Curly Dawson faces divorce amid bigamy rumors and historic army service. An ice cream festival at Clark church hosts a quilt sale by the Woman's Home Missionary Society on Sept 19 1903.
Manager Callahan of the Sixth Street theatre announces the new Co shocton playhouse will open to the public Thursday October 1 with a leading American play and a sterling company. The Age will announce the name next week as carpenters, decorators, and painters rush the interior and deck preparations for opening night.
The spacious foyer provides direct access to the orchestra floor or balcony via wide stairs. Manager Callahan’s office and a ladies retiring room sit on one side, a promenade above the downstairs foyer for balcony patrons. Proscenium boxes offer full stage visibility. The stage includes nine dressing rooms and a modern steam heating plant. The snug theatre seats about a thousand and showcases the company’s efforts for players and patrons alike.
From Quego Michigan Duncan Swan, driven by the death of his daughter Mary Swan, became obsessed with moving corn stalks misidentified as cows. In a disturbed state he shot and killed his daughter while she gathered corn for dinner.
Dr St Clair did not accompany his family to Muskingum county citing his busy schedule and inability to get away. The remark underscores his commitments keeping him from the outing.
The American Auction Syndicate offers 200 lanterns at under factory prices. Lanterns typical price from dealers is 90 cents to $1.00. For 10 days they are offered at 48 cents each with a claim of top quality.
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