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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1907
Page
6
Crishoeton Comniel No 6t organizes a major event starting September 7 with eight candidates to be instituted. Denison lodge reports new membership drive while other lodges plan officers and a large delegation of brethren. A formal banquet and joint program are expected.
Fragmented OCR notes describe visitors and social events in Warsaw Waenw Ohio on September 4 with numerous personal names, attending couples, and implied exchanges. The text lists Misses, Miss Andres Taylor, Mrs. Kerman Denver Ate cane Mos, and many others visiting and hosting at various locations, with ceremonial mentions and travel postings, reflecting a social column snapshot.
Joseph Vance served as Ohio governor from 1837 to 1839. Born in 1780 in Virginia, he moved to Urbana Ohio with his father in 1805 and fought in the War of 1812. A prominent state and national figure, he advocated western roads and helped shape Ohio's 1851 constitution while remaining active in politics.
Visiting party from Millersburg and Miss Bulab Van fforn along with Mrs Coshocton and the Speckman family from New Castle spent part of last week with Willbind Speckman. Local residents Perry Wright Dain Kasor and others traveled to Cincinnati for study and church events. The community planned a churchyard event on September Mi fal and Lean Puak with sister Nell etc. A large Monday social at Towrds featured a potluck supper, games, and dancing. Church picnics were scheduled for Thursday at the Inno of eqedquator with local ministers in attendance.
In Bakersville area, farmers and relatives travel to visit kin. Families from nearby towns stop by farms, noting hogs nearly one thousand pounds at a Forest Leech farm and other local arrangements.
Keene residents attended an ice cream luncheon hosted by Mrs Mary Tree Le and Prof Wy A McChordy. Attendees included Mrs J N Wolfe, Mrs G C Porter, Mrs D G Whittemore, Mr Warner Lowe, and many others, with several local families visiting from nearby towns. May feature a choir, games, and socializing as part of a community gathering in Keene.
The article outlines a chaotic scene around a Loving Cup presentation with multiple players named including Ransom and Nicholas. It notes plans for a forthcoming series of doubles, a potential November continuation subject to weather, and ongoing tennis interest in Coshocton with increasing participation.
The county faced criticism for bidding and contract outcomes on a fence project. Officials noted the fence site included a one story house and gate setup, with total costs and attributed losses, while the assessor questioned the deal as potentially unfavorable. The report cites specific figures including a $778 fence cost, $105 for gates, and a 10 cent per foot feeder line, reflecting debates over value and accountability.
Reported asments describe Tent Jeffries being arrested near a Wednesday gathering with disrupted conduct and unspecified charges. He received a hearing before Mayor Smith and a sentence to a Columbus workhouse, amid unclear details and continued concerns about behavior.
A damaged OCR note claims public schools will adopt new geography for fourth grade with a plan to introduce a risky gene study. Drugstores report stocking up on related items and a rush expected next Monday.
A Coshocton County fair preview notes strong profits for exhibitors with many plans to attend the upcoming Coshocton County Fair in December. Special Agent Hanlon will visit, with visitors from Wyoming and the Philippines expected to attend. Prize details are hinted, and Coshocton’s fair is praised as a regional highlight with local vendors and supporters optimistic about a record turnout and statewide attention.
A fragmented note mentions figures like Mitty, Goo Thompson, Mee, WQ Barnes, Stine, Costet, Potter, Beal and Henry in a detective context. It references May and public sentiment toward police, with unclear lines about reporting and credit. The record preserves names and vague actions without graphic detail.
Peter Gesser filed a probate hearing petition to realign school boundaries between West Headford, Rysh cit, Dust, Nihaes and Alans, specifying dates and locations for the hearing. The document lists twelve signers and notes the probate court in Peter Gesser.
Senator Poraker at the State Fair declared he does not want to be bossed if he returns to the Senate. The remarks came as he addressed the crowd today in Celyaluts on September 6.
Local interest centers on Cleveland where the East Ohio conference opens September 92. Mr. J F Meek of Coshocton is endorsed by Grace M E church as lay delegate, with Montgomery to represent as lay delegate to future conferences in Baltimore in 1408. Meek, now at Abata, will attend the Cleveland conference.
The Odd Fellows will formally dedicate the new third floor quarters of the Cour building on Thursday September. The committee arranged tasteful rooms and timely comfort with invitations to follow shortly.
A list of unclaimed letters at the Goskueton post office for the week ending September 2 includes names such as Havel teiss Lolawens Madam Ilna Robertson Pone Mrs Joe Sev ven M Sheffer Viola Wilkie Gentlemen W T Barnes Win Bell Jacob ure Leroy Yaweon Bernard Everhart C Guy Garber ET Starkey G Western and others. Names will be advertised and dates provided.
Funeral services were held for William Carroll two months old son of Mr and Mrs Prank Carroll of East Chestnut Street at Sacred Heart Church. Rev Stattery officiated as the body lay in repose prior to burial.
Cary Montgomery of Newack, cousin of cashier Rhad L. Montgomery, has been appointed by Crow Waris to the State Agricultural Station Board at Whasten. Alva Agee resigned. The appointment is for two terms.
The Rev. Dr W. TH Tat officiated at the Bath wedding of Miss Sala Bickel and Mr Charles C Lave at the doctor's residence in Tlalmes County. The ceremony echoed a 25 year old rite once performed for the couple's parents.
Visiting at Berlin Mrs Zilla Pomerenea Wilson and her son Marion of Philadelphia were guests of Mrs Marion Monas spending the week at the Pomerenea home in Berlin Millerstown Republican.
Miss Me Teelett and Mrs. George Young were married by Rev. S C Twin at the bride’s home on Wednesday afternoon. Only immediate family attended, and the couple will reside in Columbus where he works as a wholesale grocery salesman.
About seventy five friends gathered Wednesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leavengood in Prosno Weenerdar to celebrate their twelfth wedding anniversary. Guests arrived around 9 o clock and stayed until evening. A large dinner was served at noon and photos were taken. presents were received. It was a very pleasant event.
The text notes Fr Synan to assume duties at the Sacred Heart parish with Rev Mecionis arriving in charge. It mentions extended time off and a return to health for a member, plus planned travel south for a medical or restorative stop. The fragmentary lines indicate a reassignment and vacation context.
A Sunday school session is planned for October 20 with a rally day and a committee chosen to prepare a program. The meeting noted a busy agenda to maintain normal operations and train teachers, with Robertson and Curtis among those elected to lead. Financials show the school meeting expenses in check and steady attendance increases over summer months.
Lloyd Murphy of Newcomerstown has been reappointed county examiner for Tuscarawas by Jillige Ream of New Philadelphia. The action confirms Murphy’s tenure and names the overseeing official in the county post.
A Boston Globe letter argues taxpayers should control major public expense referendums. It warns against non taxpayers swaying votes and recalls taxation without representation as a historic evil. The writer cites Wilmington Delaware's Evening to emphasize taxpayer stakes in government financing.
At the state tax commission, Mr. Derthick of the Ohio State Grange condemns the present tax system as unjust and says penalties and lax enforcement create law violations. Ohio Farmer’s Mr. Chamberlain urges constitutional amendment to tax indebtedness at a low rate to raise more revenue and restore public honor.
Washington Grange master C R B Kepley urges a nationwide push for uniform and accurate accounting of all public money. The effort seeks to amend the state constitution to require standardized accounting for all state and local revenues and expenditures, aimed at aligning public finance with private enterprise. Spokane Press notes the proposal on June 12, 1907.
The text argues that securities are taxed at full value while real estate is capped at 60 percent, producing higher taxes on money and bonds than on real estate and encouraging tax evasion. It cites example rates such as 31 percent and $22.50 on 21000 and $14 on 1000 of real estate.
Ben Atrone and Dane home Monday from a three weeks fishing trip in northern Michigan. They fished at Skeeping Point and Fiske's Late and other points and found the fishing very fine.
In Newsy Corners residents discuss Sabbath conduct, churchgoing, and whether Sunday labor affects religious observance. The note mentions dinners, field work, and whether such tasks breach the Sabbath, reflecting local moral questions amid threshing, fairs, and harvest preparations.
The Blie Mole Fishing Club organized in Coshocton to stage an annual Tuscarawas River and Ohio canal fishing contest between Grange and Wild Turkey bridges. The first event is set for Thursday September 26 with a silver Blue Hole Trophy and other prizes. An executive committee, point system, and rules require line in hand and compliance with Ohio fish and game laws. A photography contest and best fish story will also be featured. The club aims to promote sportsmanship and appreciation of the Tuscarawas valley while planning future stocking and protection measures.
A traveling man tells conflicting accounts of a hunting accident near Spring Mountain and Coshocton that killed Len Gilbert. The hammer strap snagged on a porch floor, the charge wounded the right groin, and witnesses place a shoe seller and others nearby. Bennie Gilbert’s funeral was held at Spring Mountain Methodist Church.
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