Executor Eligible in Leech Will Contest
Probate Judge Donley permitted John Leech to qualify as executor of Samuel Leech’s estate after five of seven heirs contested provisions. The case centers on a predeath agreement where Samuel planned to sell a 1451-2 acre farm to John for 1000 dollars, with payments delayed until the widow’s life ends. The heirs threaten to seek removal, arguing conditions block John’s role. Continued on Page Five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Leech
Adams Township
Donley
John, Leech
John
Coshocton Printer Heads Colorado Weekly Erie News
J Wayne Hoffman, the Coshocton printer, leaves for Colorado for health and takes charge of the Erie News at Erie Weld county beginning October 1. He vows style and appearance changes and reports his health improved in the mountain climate. His friends are delighted he has secured a modern capable editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Wayne Hoffman
Coshocton
Colorado
Erie News
Erie
Weld County
Hoeffman
Hrie
Hoffman
Equitable Losses and Syndicate Probes Highlight Senate Inquiry
New York reports Henry K. Winthrop testifying on Equitable Life accounts and syndicate deals. He cites Senator Pew and Kuhn, Loeb transactions with two $510,000 and $100,000 participants, profits allocated to J W Alexander Hyde Squire and Melntyre, while Equitable backed $2,100,100 without interest or return. Rise in trustee accounts from George H Squire Marcelus Hartley and J W Alexander noted as records sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Henry K. Winthrop
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Uepew
Winthrop
Equitable Trust
Mercantile Trust
Morton
James H. Hyde
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Wellington
Long Island Tours Syndicale
Kuhn, Loeb & Company
J. W. Alexander
JO. Hyde
G. T. Squire
W. OH. Melntyre
Equitable
Trenry Greaves
George J1
Squire
Finance Committee
George H. Squire
Marcellus Hartley
Greaves
Hughes
Canada Plans Display at Coshocton County Fair
Canada will showcase western farm products at Coshocton county fair, marking the first provincial government exhibit here. The display, not for competition, will use floor space arranged by management. Secretary Boyd and agents visited Wooster Canton Wapakoneta Bowling Green and Marion promoting the fair and its races start at noon on opening day October 11 for the 34th annual event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Tay
Boyd
Spree
United States
Coshocton
Fom
Imassagemnt
Fomr
Boya and
Mcson
Wooster
Canton
Wapakoneta
Bowling Gresm
Marion
Gomez Paints Black Picture Of Gaba And Her Future
A Holmes county farmer notes unusually heavy corn husks signaling a severe winter. He says the goose bone prophecy could confirm the forecast, outlining plans to prepare and bargain with the coal man if confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gomez
Gaba
Holmes County
Lad Kills Himself in Columbus Household Tragedy
In Columbus on September 28 Frank Hallwood 15 son of Henry Hallwood of the Cash Register company died by suicide Wednesday night. He shot himself through the head with a .38 caliber revolver. temporary despondency is given as the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lad
Columbus
Frank Hallwood
Henry Hallwood
Widen Seventh Street Petition Seeks 12-Foot Increase
More than 800 taxpayers sign a petition to widen Seventh Street between Main and Walnut by twelve feet. The proposal would cut into the Walnut Street School property and Howard Robinson’s property. The board of education will review the matter at the next meeting and the petition will be presented to the council next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh Street
Main
Walnut
Howard Robinson
Walnut Stret
Board of Education
Judges Named for Skating Rink Contests at Park
Joseph P Callahan manager of the Sixth street theatre County Auditor C A Lamberson and Landlord C W Ball of the Park hotel consented to judge Friday night at the Park rink. Prizes include admission and skates for a week for the most graceful lady and gentleman skaters and a four seat box for Adelaide Thurston at the Sixth street theatre Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph P. Callahan
Sixth Street
C. A. Lamberson
C. W. Ball
Park Hotel
Park Rink
Pasa
Adelaide Thurston
Sixth Street Theatre
Morning football game cancelled amid local scheduling clash
The Coshocton and Newark High School football teams had their Saturday morning game called off by manager Shipps as Coshocton secures the park for a Meredith Zanesville contest later that day. Admirers hope a Newark game is set later, while Muskingum College may seek a series with Coshocton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coshocton
Newark
Shipps
Meredith
Zanesville
Beach
New Concord
Muskingum College
Muskingum
Quarantine Tightens on Annapolis Class of 4th Year
Annapolis authorities impose strict quarantine on the fourth class quarters. No member may leave premises or meet outsiders. James Robinson McCabe of Casher ton was a member of this class last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
James Robinson McCabe
Casherton
Thayer Declines Campaign Spending for Congress
Norwich reports Mayor Charles F. Thayer, nominated by Democrats for Congress in the Third district, will spend no money or seek votes through influence or corruption. He states he will not urge others to vote for him and will represent freemen if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Age
Norwich
Conn
Charles F. Thayer
Third District
Travelers Return From East Coast Journey
John McDowell and Louis Giauque completed a two week trip through New England and the Atlantic coast. They describe an enjoyable voyage with ample sights and experiences to share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McDowell
Louis Giauque
New England
Atlantic
Fugitive Train Riders Caught After Noon Chase
Detective Charles Doney Chief Mapel and Officer Wagoner pursue three train riders east of the Panhandle station during noon hour. Two youths are caught after a long chase through Main Sixth Walnut Seventh and Orange streets. A sixteen year old from Cincinnati is captured near Hay property. All three plead guilty to illegal train riding and pay fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Doney
Mapel
Wagoner
Panhandle Station
Doney
W. W. Tower
Main Street
J. P. Forbes
Peared
Main
Walnut
Orange
Hay
Officer Wagoner
Squire Wimmer
John eBnnett
Pittsburg
Frank Thomas
Allégheny
David Hopkins
Cincinnati
War to the end in fight over windowglass labor
Representatives of the Amalgamated Association of Windowglass Workers of America vow to oppose employing snappers and apprentices at independent windowglass plants. Simon Burns of Pittsburg and L A No 300 Knights of Labor backs a picket campaign to bar such hires. President Faulkner declares they will not permit workers to join with Burng orstian allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Amalgamated Association of Windowglass Workers of America
Simon Burns
Pittsburg
L. A. No. 300
Knights of Labor
Faulkner
Peace Compact Signed in Faris on Morocco
Faris reports the Franco-German accord on Morocco has been signed as of Sept 28 with key leaders confirming the pact and its terms. The agreement aims to reduce tensions and pave a path for rapid implementation across involved territories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faris
Heir Challenges Will of Attorney Herbert Baird
Anna D Wadsworth sues C W Purdy and all beneficiaries named in the will of Herbert Baird who died August 28 claiming she is the sole heir at law and next of kin and asks probate be set aside as the will is not his last will. The document directs cremation and cremated remains scattered at Magera falls
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Anna D Wadsworth
C W Purdy
Herbert Baird
New Case. A handsome finding case installed at Brendel’s
Adolphus Booth of Newark New Jersey and Mrs William Jackson of Barn hill Ohio visit the homes of John R Jackson and J Y Jackson in this city during the current social season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brendel’s
Adolphus Booth
Newark, N. J
Mrs. Wiliam Jackson
Barnhill
Ohio
John R. and
J. Y. Jackson
General Gomez Rejects Presidency Bid In Cuban Liberal Split
Havana dispatch reports Governor Gomez of Santa Clara resigns from Liberal presidential bid citing fear of civil war and foreign intervention. He blames US influence and says he loves order and peace, refusing to lead followers into a campaign of violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Jose Miguel
Santa Clara
Shas
Jing
Gomez
Mne
Tnis
Cuba
Tuco
Spain
Palme
Mberty
Garber Declares End to Political Career After Term
Harvey Garber, chairman of the Democratic state executive committee and Fourth district congressman, says he will not seek Congress again and plans to retire from politics after his current term. Bert McKee, treasurer of the National Union lodge, paid Mrs. Ella DeTart $1,000 on her late husband P. P. Detart’s life policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
u.Harvey Garber
Democratic State Executive Committee
Congress
Busimeas
Bert McKee
Log Lodge
the National Union
Ovat
Ella DeTart
Her Howband
P. P. Detart
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LE Western Paper
Denver
The
Erie Co
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ANS
Veland
Dominion Government
Seventh ST
Bob McAbe
Burnett & Son
BIG Auto
the Age
Garber
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