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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1907
Page
7
Telegraphed market notes show cattle prices at Pittsburg with steer and hog values, plus sheep and mixed stock ranges. Chicago wheat and corn futures listed for December and May, with oats pricing, alongside local milling and flour figures and assorted grain products.
A corrected shopping list shows various food items with per unit prices. Items include chicken, tomatoes, country hams, country lard, potatoes, and butter per pound or per bushel. The text is garbled with several missing words and inconsistent spacing.
Coshocton County electors will vote on November 5 1997 whether to levy a tax to fund a bridge across the Tuscarawas River from Lewisville Head to the north end of 12th Street Coshocton Ohio. The notice is dated October 10 1997 signed by Hamilton Browning clerk.
The proclamation notes a November 6, 1907 vote in Coshocton County Ohio on whether to issue a tax to build a bridge over the Muskingum River at Main Street. It calls polling at the usual election sites across townships and voting precincts with witnesses and county officials named.
A baby girl was welcomed by Mr and Mrs Willis Good of Jackson township on Monday. The newborn shares the family joy with relatives and neighbors.
Oil well No. 4 near Bloomfield south of the village reached 950 feet and shows promise as a productive unit. Sutherland and Brink drilled for the Sree company, with Solomon Brothers and Brink forming a new outfit to begin on the John Conkle farm as drilling continues. The town, once quiet, now features gas heating, oil piping, and plans for rapid future development as several derricks and tanks appear along the southern border and a pumping station near the first well.
Al Renner and brother Wil fished near Randles bridge when Al hooked a giant pike. After a forty minute struggle the fish leaped twice before being netted by his son with help from the boat. The pike measured 7 feet 6 inches and weighed 12 pounds.
Miss Clyve Browning of the area received a telegram Monday announcing the sudden death of her sister Mrs Wagner of Mononghela Pa. The news came as a surprise with no known illness. Mrs Wagner, formerly Miss Anne Browmus, was 19 years old and resided in Monongahela for the last three years. She leaves a husband and four daughters along with brothers and sisters. Funeral plans are pending.
The Boy Choir lists forty plus members including Walter Tish Day Bauehman and Wilbur Ricketts as key figures for a forthcoming Rally Bay service set for next Sunday. Howard Sluishtor chairs the group with Miss Bena Tay assisting as organizer.
Eight teen son of Semel G. Pames from Tiverton left for school Monday morning with dinner money but did not return. Police trace past disappearances to Kilamasco, Meh, noting he took clothes and cash and has made similar trips before with no clue to his whereabouts. He is from a well respected family and the motive remains unclear.
A damaged OCR passage discusses a mayoral candidate from Medina County, describing a former editor and teacher with ties to Coshaeton and Medina, noting support, injuries, and political stance amid chaotic spellings and garbled names. The piece reflects local tensions and personal impressions of the candidate's past.
Miss Jennie Compton is ill with typhoid fever at her home on Main Street. Miss Helen Lamberson is ill with Lonafluia.
Local horsemen discussed a summer race meet likely in late June or July. Plans include a two day event with a prize fund near $100 as a guarantee, led by W. O. Smith who heads the speed department. The project began during the county fair and seeks broad community support.
Dr Ramsey of Nosthiminster Doshatar church in Columbus filled the pulpit of the Presbyterian church with two morning and evening sermons. He is praised as an eloquent thinker. the evening address targeted youth about moral character amid a city audience. Ramsey was hosted by Mr and Mrs James Johnson during his stay in Coshecton.
A Baptist church Sunday service drew a strong crowd with attendance between 100 and 149. Miss Juore Smith's class earned best attendance as Mre F Bo Denman presented a banner from the church school. Rev. Mr. Eddy delivered an illustrated sermon on "the Flowers" amid festive decorations.
Three Thayer-Miller automobiles carried about a dozen grand lodge officers of the Masons who paused at the Park hotel at noon on their way to Canton for Grant Lodge sessions. The delegation included Grand Master J brace A. Irvin of Dayton and other officers. They left Coshocton and planned to join further contingents traveling by rail to Canton.
A Coshocton county train near Warsaw witnesses a violent confrontation as Gerald Lepin strikes a passenger, knocking Laple unconscious beside Dr. Dinran of Kallbuck. Ralph Wise of Willershape dies, while Gerald Lepin is held for questioning amid a large crowd of witnesses.
A six month old pair of draft colts, weighing about 800 pounds, shown by Seth Shaw of Lafayette and Crear of Perry township, were praised as the finest team seen at the county fair. The horses sold for a high price, with one buyer named Mr. Culizon declaring them worth the sum.
A high profile will contest began in the local court challenging the estate of Jom Haskett. Executors A. Lesshon and Rese Heshek face claims of undue influence and mental incapacity, with witness lists read and jurors sworn as proceedings proceed.
Mrs H S Murphy of Columbus travels toward Mohante to recover from a bag fall and facial injuries while visiting Mr Slate’s home. The report notes ongoing recovery, painful injuries, and a fracture in the leg. Also mentioned is routine at the local post office, study announcements, and Rose Holks assisting as an estate clerk.
Frisky Morse Backe man aged 40 died after a fall near his home in Letwyee Linton. He reportedly slipped from a fraternal heater and was found by a relative. Police and medical staff attended, with local investigations noted.
A garbled note reports four men, including Suniel Patric, Frank Prous, Afra i Address, and Emerson Merrell, harvesting three squirrels on a Saturday near the AS neat Ware in the favoured area. The fragment mentions Calvin Nibant, Harry Beach, and a lone woman but lacks clear context.
An advertisement warns mothers that sore throats threaten children with croup diphtheria and other illnesses unless the throat is treated at the source. It touts Tonsiline as the fast safe home remedy, claiming a single dose at onset can prevent weeks of sickness and even death.
Wade Pishor son of Ray Fisher aged gh fell from an electric trolley along the Sheridan Pa line Saturday at 1 AM. He struck a corner wire and his left arm and side were burned. He was taken to Pittsburg and placed on RO 29 then to Coxhactan. His injuries include mashed joints and broken bones. he returned home with bandaged bones after medical attention.
Local Fresno reports fault to Keene manager after a one to one tie. Weather and scheduling confusion left players unsettled as Keene and Fresno tied in a tense baseball contest with late calls disputed.
Fragmentary OCR reveals a five month period related to Mr smd He Charles Pedantadleal at his home on Leruet street. The event appears to involve a religious service conducted by Rev Weber Moray with reference to ingestion or sacramental action.
A fragmentary report describes a person unable to walk after an incident on a Saturday night. The text mentions a mother, a hospital or home setting, and references to a sequence of events with unclear names and places.
The report notes Stewie Miller of the Pattleship Olle on furlough in Wirsitw, with the Ohle in the Baltimore navy yard awaiting orders for a voyage around the Hor with San Francisco. Miller’s furlough ends as the voyage resumes. A Dresden case has Marshal Cater escorting a party to Vreslon, with discovery of ditsy stils and related delays. West Bedford petition transfer for special school district continues to October 19, delaying hearings.
The crowd attended the First Christian meeting as Rev Mr Fevers answered if belief in religion is worth pursuing. He urged self reflection on what we seem and what others think, and addressed questions about professional faith and church membership. The article discusses devotion, Christian work, and church influence in life and society.
Roscoe defeated West Lafayette College on the college grounds Saturday afternoon by a score of 66 to 6. The touchdown was marked by fullback Thomas in the first half. The halves were fifteen minutes each with a large crowd witnessing the event in fine weather. Will Henderson was there.
Farm or 100 acres for sale near Weat Lafayette eight miles from Coshocton at Neff farm. See W. A. phansn for details.
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