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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1905
Page
4
The passage advertises class ads and notices for the Daily Age including delivery details and rates and urges communications to the paper. It then quotes Peter Hitchcock on probate court needs and endorses Dr R Edwards as a capable probate judge, praising common sense over legal training.
The Anti-saloon League faces public backlash as Governor Herrick calls for a thorough investigation of his administration. The Telegram notes accusations against the governor’s private character and questions the league’s role in the campaign. Also mentions field trials for sporting dogs with travel fare.
The document lists candidates for county city and ward offices across Tuscarawas County. Names include Myron Herrick Andrew Harris W C Davis Wade Ellis W S McKinnon William Kirtley Edwin L Lyberger R C Edwards Houston B Hay Sampson McNeal David W Johnston Alexander T Boyd W A Smarth Levi Williams Crawford Richardson G Hay S A Stacy O W St Clair Frank A G Lawrence R C Dares Charles Kane R M Temple Jr G S Lawrence S C Rigas D C Martin Charles Tuff W H Ross among others for various roles such as governor lieutenant governor supreme judge attorney general treasurer sheriff clerk of courts commissioner infirmary director mayor solicitor council members and ward positions.
The Findlay Republican recounts a 19th century Salvation Army charity linked to Governor Herrick. Briga dier Perris and Col. Moltz say Herrick helped fund a Cleveland area farm for the Army, providing notes and a mortgage, later receiving a deed for nearly 300 acres and about 16000 in value. Senator Hanna and President McKinley aided the Army, while Herrick’s political life later began. The piece defends Herrick against critics, noting the act predated politics and praising Army ties.
Funeral services for Lyman Mercer were conducted at his Pleagint Valley home on Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock by Rev. H. J. Kohler of the U B church. Interment followed in South Lawn cemetery. Survived by a wife two sons and seven daughters: Mrs Kaley of Morgan Ran, Mrs William Kaley of Coshocton, Mrs T Boyer of Akron, Mrs Frank Jogerst of Safe Harbor PA, Mrs P L Jones of Mineral City, Mrs W M Lovell of Newark, Mrs Harvey Jolley of Canton, and Charles and Ellsworth Mercer of Pleasant Valley.
A fragmented note mocks a request for an edit as speakers debate satisfaction and distance. The quirky exchange hints at miscommunication and casual theater of words without clear events or people.
Mr and Mrs Robert Walker will move to Norfolk Virginia in a few weeks making it their permanent home. He has led the Williams flour mill in Roscoe and will oversee Williams company trade in the city, a key export operation. No successor named yet.
The piece argues Republicans enacted six major liquor control statutes in Ohio with public support and court backing. It notes votes across six assemblies, cites Dow Beatty Beal and Brannock laws, and recalls Perley Baker of the Anti-Saloon League as a key witness praising local option outcomes in Ohio communities.
A lengthy Ohio political dispute centers on Pattison's life insurance firm and a Hamilton County unpaid taxes suit begun in August 1903. Critics allege insurance agents aided Pattison's Democratic run, while Pattison claims the matter predates his gubernatorial bid. The debate touches governance, campaign influence, and the integrity of the Union Central Insurance company.
An open letter from Senator Dick accuses Pattison of opposing the party platform on railroad rate regulation while posing as a Roosevelt Democrat. The piece questions Pattison’s true party identity and consistency, noting unclear assertions about his past votes and beliefs.
At the last session the council considered paying Will Sehlah for prior election setup duties and decided against immediate pay, directing an itemized bill later. The auditor was told to advertise for Walnut street sewer bonds east of the W and L KB tracks. A Seventh Street widening update urged a two week continuation, with concerns about Walnut street school play space and potential condemnation proceedings after the next meeting. Also reports that Mrs. Howard Pattes underwent successful surgery and is expected to recover, with the belief the bone tuberculosis diagnosis was incorrect.
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