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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1899
Page
2
Representative Joseph A. Finlay. Probate Judge Matthew Crawford. Treasurer David Davis. Sheriff Smith Jones. Clerk of Courts SN. H. Price. Commissioner I. M. Smith. Infirmary Director George Carr named. A cigar trust chartered at Trenton may rise in smoke amid war reportage strain and Cuban strike talks. Bakers unionization looms with possible walkout. wells near Carbuscius discussed.
The Ohio centennial management vows to ban immoral midway and freak attractions in Toledo. This stance aims to boost public confidence and draw broader attendance, attracting both cautious visitors and regular crowds while the city provides its usual entertainment options.
Admiral Dewey, famed for energy, defied New York planners by speeding Olympia toward the port. His swift passage and eager pace pleased the crowd and left spectators ready to welcome him warmly despite the altered schedule.
The piece argues New York financiers view Admiral Dewey’s return as patriotic and profitable, noting the city's wealth and potential expenditure during a celebrity visit. It claims thirty million dollars is large for such an event and suggests the town benefits from publicity and business tied to the spectacle.
Superintendent Geidel met in Columbus with Charles E. Persios about the Walhondisg embankment project. The emergency board proposes 25 000 state aid toward the improvement if Coshocton county covers the rest. If work can start this fall, contractors must commit to completion amid uncertain weather. Geidel will seek county commission action at the next meeting to decide on acceptance.
In Common Pleas Judge Eason hears a motion to quash indictments against the Schanfarber Bros. The motion claims the indictments lack creditor names and amounts due, misstate testimony, and describe different felonies, with hearing set for Oct 1 if lawyers attend.
A Canal Lewisville woman woke to find rats had visited her bedroom and carried off her false teeth. She must order a new set. The woman's identity is known to locals who match the incident to the night in question.
The local high school eleven will face Millersburg next Saturday afternoon in the season opener. Players have trained hard and anticipate a strong performance. The game starts at 2:20 PM and is expected to draw a large crowd.
A lively Wednesday bowling contest saw Standard defeat the Mr. Jones led squad in three games. Scores were 769 to 739 in the first game with Isaacke rolling 188 for Standard and Waddell 172 for the opponents.
Republicans of Washington township meet September 3 at township hall to nominate a land appraiser. J N Wasretros, Central Committeeman. Adams township holds second Sunday school convention October 8 at Taylors M E church with county president attending. White Eyes township meets September 30 at Avondale hall to nominate a land appraiser. Granville Hamilton promotes local printing.
A writer reports on a Democratic campaign scene in Ohio, detailing John K. McLean as ringmaster and the push for a Democratic sweep. Highlights include endorsements, platform decisions, opposition, and plans to unify diverse factions to boost presidential prospects and governorship ambitions.
The Samoa situation is seen as more menacing with German sources saying Mataafa natives grow restive and may rebel again. Officials with up-to-date information acknowledge the reports and signal signs of further trouble.
In Grand Forks North Dakota on September 28 a severe September blizzard blankets the Red River valley. Rain changed to snow with strong southwest winds driving snow. Thousands of acres of wheat remain in shock in the north, making threshing impossible for another week.
Market summaries list cattle hogs calves and sheep prices across Cleveland Chicago and Westfield with ranges for good to choice and fair to good grades. Notable quotes include hogs at around 40 60 and cattle in the 50s to 80s, plus various prices for steers bulls cows and lambs. A concluding note advertises Dr. Fowler's extract of Wild Strawberry as a bowel remedy.
Testimonies from Coshocton residents claim Morrow's Kid-neoids relieve back pain dizziness nervousness and urinary disorders linked to kidney issues. John Asters of East Main Street reports relief after trying the tablets. Manufactured by John Morrow & Co of Springfield Ohio, the yellow tablets sell for fifty cents a box and are available at C E Anderson's drug store.
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