This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1907
Page
3
Humane Officer Jackson seeks public aid for several families facing cold weather. One southeast city dwelling houses a hard working father fallen ill, with four or five hungry children and a wife striving to care for the sick man and earn support. Earlier clothing donations have helped the children. readers are urged to assist so all can have something to be thankful for this Thanksgiving.
Columbus Ohio November 7 Geo H Phelps Bindlay attorney caused a scene in the supreme court by addressing the court and officials familiarly His law partner W J Trind said Phelps is mentally deranged and took him to Findlay to be adjudged insane He has led the fight against Standard Oil Co leading opponent of the company in legal battles
At the monthly meeting of the M E church C H Wiggins S A McCleary and Harvey Browning were elected to fill vacancies on the board of trustees. Reports from boards and committees praised conditions as excellent.
Long almost lands the mayoral post in Coshocton when James Soeng the Medina Sentinel editor defeats him by 20 votes despite a Republican lead. Coshocton boys known for dabbling in petitions show their old habit when abroad.
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription for nursing and expectant mothers, claiming strength, nourishment for infants, and easy childbirth. It promotes accompanying Lotion Tablets and Antiseptic Suppositories, priced at 25 cents, and mentions a free booklet from Dr. Pierce, Buffalo, with assertions of non alcoholic, proven formula and history of the Little Liver Pills.
In Squire Wimmer's court Mrs. Holsky and Mrs. Geo Newell faced arrest for assault after a fight linked to a dispute over etiquette books by Mrs. Shermwood and Marquis of Queensbury. Newell allegedly bit Holsky on the cheek, drawing blood and a visible wound. The incident prompted fines and renewed arrests anticipated before Squire Wimmer.
Mr. Marshall father of Owen Marshall collapsed on Thursday morning in Davis store after feeling faint. He slumped outside but received quick help from Miss Lulu Page and J. B. Darting and was taken home with facial bruising and no other injuries reported.
T. B. Renfrew of Coshocton and his brother Alex own substantial real estate in this region. They hold a twenty acre tract southeast of town bought for 2200 twelve years ago, now worth far more. This marks Mr Renfrew’s first Western trip, inspiring belief in the valley’s great possibilities. He proceeds to Gainesville? not specified then to Seattle area and home via Kansas City.
Ed E Eckert has been permanently appointed as Coshocton agent for the Wheeling and Lake Erie line after serving as temporary agent. The decision followed strong local support and his proven record. Additional personnel changes include VF. Bissett becoming chief clerk at the Lieber office and Garfild Lainer promoted to carman.
Local markets show a broad decline with prices sliding from high levels. Fluctuating goods such as flour and butter reflect the drop while a counterfeit ring used a bogus dollar to obtain lodging at a hotel and saloon, prompting police investigation.
Voters report miscast ballots and ballot box irregularities in a township election. Some ballots were not properly sealed or marked, and several votes intended for a bridge project were rejected. Officials say an investigation may follow to determine the extent and outcome of the voting irregularities.
The article recalls Ulysses E Dodge of Fredonia and his long service as a Grange leader. It notes the origin of the first regularly organized Grange in the United States in Fredonia New York in 1868 and lists original organizers A S Moss H B Sulva W H Stevens J B Dodge L McKin gl ey A B P Bond D Pairbanks W McKinstry William Risley and M Woodford. It also mentions the 1883 silver jubilee and early growth figures.
The New Jersey State Grange supports a law establishing a uniform milk measure to curb producer dealer abuses, with a $50 penalty per violation and an October effective date. Burstingon County Granges report cooperative sales of about $10,000 in three months, Moorestown Grange boosts early market access via rail freight to New York, and statewide Grange advocacy aligns with Governor Hughes on direct nominations.
Cleveland voters backed Mayor Tom Johnson in a decisive election victory. Johnson pledges to preserve people’s rights against the defeated monopoly while pursuing lower fares and better city services. Congressman Burton attributes the result to a broad coalition and Johnson’s machine strength amid the street railway issue. In Ohio politics, returns show no major shift in the legislature, with Republicans still holding the House and Senate on joint ballot.
In Ohio on Tuesday voters produced mixed results with many party lines blurred. Cities swung between parties as mayors were elected or re-elected in Delaware, Sandusky, Newark, Marietta, Steubenville, and other towns. Republicans swept several smaller districts while Democrats gained control in others, reflecting a contested county by county tally as official counts awaited. In New Jersey, Democrat Katzenbach won the governorship.
In incomplete returns Judge Fort appears set to win the governorship with early congratulations sent amid shifting totals. Hudson county swung toward Katzenbach but later revised figures trimmed Democratic gains in the state senate. Middlesex and other counties show a tight race for assembly seats, shaping a 40 20 GOP majority.
Massachusetts voters weigh Tuesday results with Independence and anti merger parties gaining traction for next year. Governor Gulick’s re election leads by 104361, while Democratic vote dips. Delaware liquor license splits emerge, Wilmington and rural Newcastle voting for beer, Kent and Sussex favor prohibition. San Francisco returns place Taylor ahead for mayor, Langdon ahead for district attorney, with unions and Tabor party influence noted. Cincinnati bonds Markbreit for mayor with 40666 votes, Bond leads Columbus mayoral race by 47098, and church officers to be elected at Emanuel Lutheran meeting.
Disjointed report notes J J Rose of Uns City initially drawn for jury duty on Wednesday but struck due to a naming error. A court session in Sqguire Wimtmer's court features a stubborn lawsuit over a $31 claim and a property dispute involving McNowell and Attorney Lind sey Mew Ub.
Relate story of Reigle who left Caill for Cordoron and wandered with friends aiding his return. Neighbors Dan Barrick and Lee Lower reported him missing along Lewisville road. He spent a night at Lawrence’s bar, then disappeared again, then was found near town and brought back to Chi. Authorities fear he may have returned toward Cas Shoctor.
The Ohio Teachers Reading Wire explains exam dates for elementary certificates on the first Saturday of each month and for high school and special certificates on select Saturdays in September December March and June. Patterson tests occur the third Saturday in April and the second Saturday in May. Applicants pay a fifty cent exam fee and five cent return fee, Patterson applicants providing stamped envelopes. the board supplies stationery. Questions for the year lean on Kings Rational Editing, available from The Ohio Teachers Reading Wirele, Columbus, Ohio for $1.00.
Hoskinson Real Estate offers farm properties in Mushingam County and homes in Zanesville Ohio. Bid on applications for bargains and county bonds. Contact Hoskinson at 17 North Perth Street, Zanesville, Ohio.
A Thanksgiving football game is planned in Cashocton with Manager William Lanma arranging a nearby town match. The season notes indicate this is the sole game for the period, and efforts aim to secure a strong transfer path against the opponent.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.