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Newspaper

Coshocton Age

Location

Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1903

Page

3

New Church Effort Aims At Coshocton Religious Center

The Mt. Vernon Christian conference considered establishing a fine Christian church in Coshocton. A 1000 dollar three year starter fund was proposed with canvassing and a five member committee to push the work. Rev. C. M. Hagans opened with a starter sum and future support is planned. A boating party honored Miss Carrie Stone of Detroit on the Muskingum River with luncheon near Randles Bridge.

Coshocton Mt. Vernon Mt. Pleasant Christian Church C. M. Hagans Hfe L. W. Newton J. W. Wright S. S. Main J. M. Carter H. R. Clem Jolly Bottride Carrie Stone Detroit Mich Muskingum River Randles Bridge Dessa Finnell Lena Darling Charles Kirk Frank Wright Forbes Carroll

For Fourth Street Paving Contract Commences Stone Hauling

Will A. Clark, awarded the contract to furnish stone for Fourth Street curbing, began hauling them on Saturday.

Will A. Clark

Wood wins Burns & Gosser Medal at Coshocton Gun Club

F K Wood captured the Burns and Gosser medal at Coshocton Gun Club's regular monthly shoot on Saturday afternoon, breaking 22 of 25 targets. Martin Jones and A F Helwig of Dresden participated in the event.

Hissong Ad Contest Awards Prizes for Word Creation

The Hissong and Company ad contest closed Saturday night with two prizes for the most words formed from The Kandy Kitchen. Miss Wilma Clark won the first prize a dollar in trade, and Miss Vina Hall took second with fifty cents in trade. Winners produced over 250 words from the firm name.

Hissong and Company Kandy Wilma Clark Vina Hall

Police Court Quiet After Holiday Disturbances

On a holiday Monday the police court saw few disturbances. Alva Fivecoats and Bert Meyers were fined after Saturday night arrests for intoxication. Joe Gill, visiting his ex wife, and John Dry with J Newell were jailed or fined. Dry was cuffed by Officer Fretney. Bob McCarthy, a regular, spent Sunday behind bars after a Saturday arrest.

Alva Fivecoats Mapel Joe Gill Knighbors Joe Bert Meyers John Dry J. Newell Dry Oficer Fretney Bob McCarthy Johnson

Milk Men Not Guilty Plea In Adulteration Case

In Squire Wimmer’s court on Saturday the milk adulteration cases were not concluded. James Snedeker presents receipts showing the fine was provisional and he did not plead guilty. The fifty dollars paid by Snedeker and Emig remains in the bank pending dairy barn milk analyses, so they may be exonerated. Snedeker, respected for honesty, expects no customer drop. Emig, who buys most milk, is responsible for its purity.

Saarfield Atlanta Squire Wimmer James Snedeker Snedeker Emig Coshoeton

Hypnotized moment spans campaigns and hires reform

The item notes John W. Bookwalter of Springfield sending a $2000 check to Chairman Salen of the Democratic state central committee for the Democratic campaign fund. It also mentions Miss Della Allispaugh of North Manchester, Ind gaining the position of trimmer at the R and Z. FE Stewart Millinery.

Telestaph Cleveland John W. Bookwalter Springfield Salen Democratic State Central Committee Demo‘ratic Della Allispaugh North Manchester Ind

Cheap Lands for Homeseekers and Colonies in the Cotton Belt

Offers describe Southeast Missouri Arkansas Northwest Louisiana and Texas as ideal for homeseekers with mild climate good water cheap building materials abundant fuel and soil that can pay for itself in a single season Land prices range from 250 dollars an acre for prairie and 4 to 6 dollars for bottom land up to 10 14 dollars for improved tracts 2000 to 8000 acre colonies at 4 to 10 dollars per acre East Texas fruit and truck lands sit at 20 dollars per acre and up Request information on sheep rates excursion dates and literature and contact E W LaBeanme G P and T A.

Missouri Arkansas Louisiana Texas East E. W LaBeanme, G. P T. A

Drug preparation by Ketherman Chemical Co of Louis ME

Sold by all druggists. Prepared by Ketherman Chemical Co, Saint Louis, Missouri.

Ketherman Chemical Co T Louis

Woman Health Advice Promoted By Dr Pierce

Fragmented ad style text promotes Dr Pierce remedies for nervousness backache and weak health in women. It touts Favorite Prescription and Pleasant Pellets as aids for sickness and stomach issues, urging consultation of the doctor for relief.

Pierce B. V. Pierce

Midnight Fire Destroys Roscoe Wagon Shops

A two o'clock Tuesday blaze devastated Roscoe’s wagon works and blacksmith shops, leaving John Medley’s property in ruins. The loss tops 2500 dollars with only 1200 dollars insured, arousing suspicion of incendiary origin as witnesses saw rapid flames from a corner of the old building. Firefighters from Coshocton and locals assisted, but the nearby stores were saved and Medley plans to rebuild after insurance adjustments.

Roscoe John Medley Medley Coshocton Walhending Bridge Redley

Republican Ticket in Tuscarawas County Congress Convenes

Republican ticket named at New Philadelphia on Saturday includes representative Dr. P. M. Wagner of Dover township auditor Wm. H. Shauffier of Goshen treasurer John F. Moffet of Sandusky commissioner Jos. S. Brown of Oxford infirmary director James Cattott of Auburn surveyor John H. Booth of (incomplete)

New Philadelphia Tuscarwas P.M. Wagner Dover Township Wm. H. Shauffier Goshen John F Moffet Sandusky Jos. S. Brown Oxford James Catcott Auburn John H. Booth

Democrats Gather in Columbus for Campaign Conference

A Columbus meeting Friday brings all state committees together for a campaign conference. Joe Callahan plans to attend as central figures debate who may be provided by Tom, including a red devil, though details remain uncertain.

Columbus Qoom Joe Callahan Tom

Fisher family tours through here in large touring car

H A Fisher and family of Columbus passed through on Sunday evening driving home from New Philadelphia. Fisher is general manager of the C D M electric utility. Their automobile, manufactured by the White Sewing company of Cleveland, attracted considerable attention on the streets.

H. A. Fisher Columbus New Philadelphia

Bouquets for Robertson Piqua pitcher Carl Roberson shines

Willie Robertson has won four straight starts for Piqua with three shutouts in recent days. He defeated Wapakoneta 5 0, shut out Springfield 6 0, and won two against Urbana 3 0 and 2 0. Born December 1884 in Coshocton, he is nineteen and early career shows strong promise.

Robertson Willie Robertson Piqua Wapakoneta Springfield Urbana Piqua Call Robertson Lancaster William Robertson Coshocton Zanesville Anderson Robbie Piquans

Fines in Milk Cases Stand, Says Squire

State Food Inspector Horace Ankeny notes the two Coshocton milkmen Messrs. Snedeker and Emig face fines amid disputed rulings. Snedeker argues settlements not finalized while $10 fines were deposited in local banks pending proof of adulteration. Squire Wimmer, with court records, says the cases are closed and no further milk examinations will be heard.

Pat Squire Horace Ankeny Messrs Snedeker Emig Saedeker Squire Wimmer Columbus

Rev Lucas Assigned to Coshocton in M P Conference

After the M P Conference at Byesville the assignment list places Rev H Lucas in charge of the local Coshocton church Others include Rev D C Coburn Zanesville Rev D C Weos succeeding M V Shuman Brownville Rev M V Shuman Union Rev S T Allen McConnelville Rev A Clendening Stockport Rev FE L Andrews Glennaville Rev S F Fisher Cambridge Rev Q F Sharrock succeeding Rev J H Teders Otsego Rev J M Wells Mt Carmel Rev J A Shelby Mt Vernon Rev J W Rice Mt Vernon circuit Sick list Elsie Severna has recovered after three weeks with scarlet fever.

M. P Byesville H. ©. Lucas D. C. Coburn Zanesville M. V. Shuman Brownville Union S. T. Allen McConnelaville A. Clendening Stockport FE. L. Andrews Glennaville H. O. Lucas Coshocton S. F. Fisher Cambridge Q. F. Sharrock J. H. Teders Otsego J. M. Wells Mt. Carmel J. A. Shelby Mt. Vernon J. W. Rice

Beatrice Wilan Fires Poison Attempt After Family Quarrel

Beatrice Wilan, nineteen, attempted suicide by drinking carbolic acid after a dispute with her mother at the family home near the Cassingham mines. She consumed about nine ounces, burned her face and breast, collapsed, and was treated by Dr. Stacy who arrived within an hour and saved her life. she remains seriously disfigured but is improving.

Beatrice Wilan Peter Wilan Cassingham Mines Beatrice Stacy Wilen

Fountains to Face Shamrocks in Eastern Ohio Title Showdown

Mt Vernon Shamrocks and the Fountains meet in Riverside Park next Saturday for a decisive Eastern Ohio championship game. The Shamrocks won 2 1 in Mt Vernon, then 7 2 in the city. Mt Vernon has since strengthened their lineup. Carnes and Craig will lead the Fountains as a big crowd gathers for the bitterly contested finale.

Mt. Vernon Shamrocks Sidney Wapakoneta Ohio Carnes Craig

Eighty Seventh Anniversary for Elisha Compton in Jackson

Elisha Compton, the townships oldest resident, celebrated his eighty seven birthday on September ninth with children, grandchildren and great grandchildren at his Roscoe area home. J. M. Compton, J. A. Compton and R. T. Compton are among his sons, with the gathering hosted by daughter Mrs. George McFarland. Attendees included Mrs. J. A. Compton, Mrs. Barron, J. M. Compton and Jessie, Frank Martin and family, George McFarland, and R. T. Compton.

Elisha Compton Jackson Township Roscoe Compton J. M. Compton J. A. Compton R. T. Compton

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