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Newspaper

Coshocton Weekly Times

Location

Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1909

Page

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Coshecton to Get Two Commercial Elus Club

Progressive Coshecton businessmen plan a new Commercial club to be housed at the James property at Main and Seventh streets. If secured, the club will be incorporated with charter membership for about twenty five men, then a waiting list. It aims to serve business needs and social life without conflicting with the Country club. The house will be handsomely furnished and the project is expected to materialize in a few months.

Coshecton James Main and Seventh Streets Coshocton Commercei Club

Tornadoes Hit Multiple Cities Cause Heavy Damage

The Wabash Indiana area reports a night of destruction with scores injured and extensive property loss. In Peru several houses demolished and several factories and schools razed. Toledo experiences a hurricane-like visit with injuries and plant wreckage. Aberdeen Mississippi sees five dead and multiple injured as a tornado wrecks the Union Central depot and surrounding buildings. Rescue parties search wreckage as bodies are recovered.

Wabash Ind Peru Memphis Tenn Ulinon Central Depot Aberdeer Miss W. C. Mreditlan Bank of Aberdeen T. C. McMillan George Franklin Hishota Central Railroad Ray, King and Winburn

Auto Factory Planned on John Street by Knoff Heirs

The Marshall Knoff garage and the old Main Street Rink near Sixth and Mary streets are being dismantled to clear space for a business block by the Wisenburg heirs. The south rink entrance will be moved and the main structure cut and relocated. Knoff will join Stegrist garage while final specifications for his auto factory are approved, with completion hoped for by mid July to begin building auto delivery wagons.

Marshall Knoff Main Street Sixth Mary Street Wisenburg Knoff Stegrist John Street

Lightning Kills Cow in Mohawk Neighborhood

A cow belonging to Charles Spang of Mohawk neighborhood was struck and killed by lightning on Tuesday afternoon. The animal sustained injuries after the strike near Mizer's geener.

Charles Spang Mohawk Mizer

Grand Juror Marooned by Swollen Waters

A split Tuscarawas river flood blocked Coshocton road delaying the grand jury for half a day. Joe Richey crossed by Fresno to catch a noon train, while 57 witnesses remained to be examined and a slander case plus bootlegging probes awaited. Judge Nichols’ absence pushes the report to Friday.

Joe Richey Canal Lewisville Keene Tuscarawaas Coshocton Road Grand Nicholas

Three Men Thrown From Buggy in Night Runaway

Ross Carpenter Walter Chapman and Peter Shellhorn were thrown from a buggy while driving from Killbacks to Spring Mountain Tuesday night. The team became loose and the outfit upset. they lost the horses and the buggy was badly demolished. They escaped injury except for slight bruises and the buggy team was hired from the Underwood Lery barn at Killbuck.

Killbacks Spring Mountain Ross Carpenter Walter Chapman Peter Shellhorn Underwood Iery Killbuck

Sullivan a Success as Peace Maker

President D. H. Sullivan of the United Mine Workers of Ohio has just returned from Wheeling Bridgeport Bellaire and Barton where he has been adjusting difficulties between miners and operators over the scale Two mines closed for a time have been opened and others to follow Sullivan departs Thursday for Jackson to hold a conference with Nevera pen Beeri ve.

D. H. Sullivan United Mine Workers of Ohio Wheeling Bridgeport Bellaire Barton Sellivak Jackson

President Jones of Grove Parnace Co in aub district

President Jones of the Grove Par­nace Company addresses difficulties in the aub district outlining steps to stabilize operations and clarify leadership. He notes internal restructuring will target efficiency and accountability while engaging local stakeholders for support.

Jones The Grove Parnace Co

Girls Hurt Finger Injuries At Local Button Plant

Miss Pearl Renahan of the Tuscaloid department at Meek Co. mashed the index and middle finger on her left hand during a button press Wednesday. An Angel also injured a finger Tuesday. Mrs. Grace Hazelett damaged the middle finger on her left hand in a button press.

Pearl Renahan The Meek Co Grace Hazelett

Fugitive Forrester Returns After Four Months

Joshua Forrester, a four month fugitive hiding since December eighth, appeared before Squire Wimmer in this city on Wednesday morning. He was found guilty of assault and battery for pushing his wife during a dispute on the stairs, bruising her. He was fined five dollars plus costs. He had fled after fearing a workhouse sentence if captured.

DiWienso Inet Joshua Forrester Squire Wimmer Ft 18 Forrester

Children to Plant Trees Arbor Day Observance

Arbor Day programs will mark planting of elms and maples at city grade schools on April 16. Several schools prepare programs to accompany the tree planting as a principal feature of the celebration.

Arbitrate Case Set For Patterson v Bagnall

Warner Hay Pop Kline and Walter Winters named as arbitrators in the Patterson versus Bagnall suit on account in Squire Scvats court. They will be sworn and decide the case without reference to the court.

Warner Hay Pop” Kline Walter Winters FP. M. Patterson Wo. Bagnall Squire Scvats

Contractor Morford To Rush Country Club Remodel Start

Begin work Monday with a force of men to remodel the Country Club house and press for a quick completion. Interior decorating contract to be let soon, likely executed by local workers under Arthur Woelfie supervision. Knights of Columbus to meet Wednesday evening.

Morford Arthur Woelfie

Coshocton Weather Fares Poorly in Storms

A brisk east wind of forty to fifty miles per hour swept Coshocton on Wednesday with minor damage. Roof rumors at Chestnut and Sixth were false, hills likely shielded the town, and many telephone lines remained down. A large tree fell near Whites Creek, tearing a mill and affecting local roads. Rivers rose but winds helped curb a flood advance.

Coshocton Indiana Chestnut Sixth Street Lewisville Road Roscoe

Needle Injury Threatens Life Of Local Resident

In Otsogo on April 7 a sewing needle prick on Mrs. Robert Brannon's finger led to a swelling that spread to her arm. Despite two doctors' care the infection progressed rapidly and she is given up to the airs. Brannon, about 60, is a prominent local resident with many relatives nearby.

Otsogo Robert Brannon

Holmes and Coshocton County Meet Over Road Alterations

Holmes county commissioners request a joint conference with Coshocton county to discuss proposed changes to the Layland Road linking Layland to Killbuck. Adjacent property owners consent to grant the right of way if the counties share the road improvement costs.

Holmes County Coshocton County Layland Killbuck Holmes

Bond Withdraws From Colorabua Mayor Race

Columbus April 7. Mayor C A Bond formally withdrew from the race for a second nomination for Colorabua mayor. He said business reasons prevent another candidacy.

Columbus C. A Bond Colorabua

County Commissioners Award Bid for Courthouse Walkway and Drive

County commissioners on a Wednesday afternoon ordered advertisements for bids to build a new concrete sidewalk along the courthouse park facing Third and Chestnut streets and a driveway on the building’s west side. P B Labm of Premo wan in town on business.

County Commissione 3 adve+ tre Court House Park Third Chestnut Street P. B. Labm Premo Wan Wednewiay Joseph MrFarland Trinway Wan

Roscoe Council Passes Chicken Zoning Ordinance

Roscoe council enacted a poultry confinement ordinance Tuesday evening requiring chicken owners to pen fowl. The measure becomes effective after publication. Bills totaling 1.25 were ordered paid with Councilman Finlay presiding in Mayor Foster’s absence.

Roscoe Foster HK. B. Finlay

Excursion Planned to Silver Lake by Club

The Protected Home Circle plans its annual trip to Silver Lake near Akron this summer. A July date will be chosen to avoid clashing with the library excursion in August.

Silver Lake Akron

Nelson Helps to Adjust Some Small Questions

A. G. Nelson of the United Mine Workers and Secretary Edwin Miller visited the Williams mines south of town to settle difficulties over the car measure. Thursday they will discuss a dispute at the Oasis mines at Conesville. They will confer with Charles Cassingham of the Warwick Coat regarding differences in entries.

A. G. Nelson United Mine Workers Edwin Miller Wiliams Own Tirey Oasis Conesville Dim Cogherton Miller Nelson Charles Cassingham Warwick Coat

Divorce Filing Seeks Custody in Olsen Case

Elizabeth Olsen files for divorce in probate court against Otte Olsen citing failure to provide and extreme cruelty. She seeks custody of their children and outlines the requested terms of support and arrangements.

Elizabeth Olsen Otte Olsen

Tornado toll hits Kokomo and Butler County towns

A destructive storm ripped through Kokomo Indiana and Butler County Ohio, flattening several buildings including the Maronte temple area and Mrs. Gammons residence. One daughter Clara died. injuries reported. Widespread hail and flooding disrupted streetcar traffic and cars. Local residents Jon Stall and Sadie Almmerman listed among affected.

Kokomo Ind Maronte Temple Averal Sein Gammons Hohomia Dawn Sil Clara

Commissioners Deny Allegations in McClain Litigation

In common pleas court the amended answer by county commissioners denies many claims by Charles McClain in the bridge litigation. The defense argues the petition should be dismissed and no extra costs awarded.

Charles McClain Common Pleas Court McDowell Pomerene Defense Act Chas. McClain

Two New Residences Authorized by Public Service Board

Building permits issued Wednesday to William Marwell for a rear lot house at Second and Chestnut and to James Kirk for a house on Orange Street near Eleventh. Miss Erma Coe has measles. A son born to Mr and Mrs EH Sanders of the Hell Telephone Company. Mayor Hamilton recovering after Tuesday illness with the felon ow n bts Singer.

Merk Temple of the Board of Public Servicr Isserd William Marwell Second Chestnut Streets James Kirk Orange Street Elehth Erma Coe EH. A. Sanders The Hell Telephone Company Hamilton Bts

Program of Thank Offering at W. Carlisle

The program of thank offering at W Carlisle will be held at the Gerace Methodist Church in Went Catple Sunday Evening. Organ voluntary Apostles Creed prayer by pastor Savier, choir anthems, Scripture lesson, Gloria Patri, paper African Diamond Jubilee. Solo Feads for Heathen Miss Mary Orr, hymn Wonderful Savior Recitation Mrs Kate Walker, Duet Ho Reaper Misses Bessis Shirpless and NeRie Orr, paper Korea Miss Ethel Buxton, recitation Miss Mattie Ports remarks by pastor offering closing hymn.

Servier Gerace Toehurch Lymn Kate Walker Ho Reaper Bessis Shirpless NeRie Orr Koréa Ethel Buxten

Will Baptize 33 at Mill Fork

Baptismal services will be held at the Millfork church Sunday and it is expected that more than 33 baptisms will be held. Friday and Saturday evening revival services will be conducted by State Evangelist L. E. Smith.

Milfork L. EB. Smith

Miss Irene Himebaugh Dies in Phoenix

W A Timebaugh receives notice of the death of his cousin Miss Irene Timebaugh in Phoenix Arizona. She was about 28 years old, a Colorado Springs resident, and died of heart failure. Her death follows a visit to Coshocton. A large circle of friends remembers her fondly.

W. A. Timebaugh Irene Timebaugh Phoenix Ariz Colorado Springs Mise Himebaugh Coshocton

Millersburg Excited Over Good Gas Well

Millersburg, O. April 7 There is much excitement here over the discovery of a new gas held within three miles of town by the Fenton brothers who promoted and built the big glass works. They have leased 2,000 acres while their second well is giving over 200000 feet and another is being drilled.

Millersburg Fenton Brothers

Butt Buys Half Interest in Local Grocery

Scott Uhutt buys a half interest in his former land at Seventh and aideli streets from Jas Mingers. The two men are jointly running a small, prosperous grocery business in the area.

Scott Uhutt Bick Vagal Aland Aideli Jas Mingers

Mo Sleuths in the Partly Dry Counties

Attorney General Denman declares secret service officers cannot be appointed in counties that are nearly dry but not fully dry. The ruling affects Fairfield County, recently near dry after elections. Marriage licenses issued include James T. Winston and Matthew J. Askreme in Co Shocton with clergy approval.

Denman T. T. Courtright Feirfield Countios Toxbenata My. Denman’sa Holding

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American Press Telegram Toledo Massillon Bridge Co Fresno Richey Sullivan Niewera Pen Beerive Knights OF Columbus Layland Road Bond Jon WW. Stall Sadie AL Almmerman Adams A. Dreibel- Jers Butler County Hamilton, O. Arm Jon, Schumacher and Ohn Oh Inger Malin Streat Waddell& Harrington Waddell & Harrington John A Hanton Gove W. Carlisle Wey Mattie Ports Mill Fork Irene Himebaugh Butt Joma T. Winsto iMatthe J. Askreme Mr. Poteve
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