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Newspaper

Coshocton Weekly Times

Location

Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1908

Page

5

Coshocton County to vote on bridge proposal April 27

Coshocton County commissioners authorize a special election on April 27 to decide on funding for bridges over the Muskingum at Main Street foot and over the Tuscarawas at Twelfth Street upper end. The measure, backed by petition with five hundred signers, follows a Lybaroer act easing future victory requirements. A campaign of education will explain benefits while election officials resolve procedural questions about judges and precinct staff.

Coshocton County Muskingum Main Street Tuscarawas Twelfth Street Coshocton Lybarger Lybaroer

Officers Elected by New Sons of Veterans Auxiliary

The Sons of Veterans Auxiliary No. ut elected officers at the G. A. R. hall last night. Leader John Amfiler Camp No. 4 selected Pa lay as President, Mrs. Birdie Shrig as President, Miss Rose Borel as Vice President, and multiple members including Mrs. Eudora Barner and Mrs. Livie Colley as officers. Additional roles for Treasurer and other posts were assigned to several women, with plans for inspection of offices in April and final results expected to be announced then.

Sons of Veterans Auxiliary No. Ut G. A. R. Hall Hh. Barner John Amfiler Sons of Veterans Palay Birdie Shrig Rose Borel Deme Scott Tynslees Eudora Barner Liviie Colley Emma Mekee Treasur Sarah Darks

Fire Threatens Lafayette Bakery in West Lafayette

West Lafayette April 1 A blaze in a local bakery endangered the building and could have spread to eight other structures if not for rapid containment. Fire officials report the incident disrupted nearby properties and prompted emergency response while residents and workers assessed damage and coordinated recovery efforts.

West Lafayette Frank Wolfe FE. E. Wolfe Lewis Clem Stewart Geo. Stewart Js. Stewart and Cashren

Hold-Over Officials Barred From Reelection

Columbus April 7 An opinion by Attorney General Elis states Ohio treasurers and sheriffs elected in November 1905 who have served a hold-over year cannot legally run again this year for the same office. The ruling answers county questions about officials held over beyond their regular terms and clarifies that an official cannot seek an additional term.

Columbus Ohio Elis Ellis

Perfect Shame Spoiled Weather Dialog

A fragmentary readers note laments a perfect shame and references Easter Sunday happenings. It forecasts delightful weather until mid April with a brief cool spell, then a sharp drop in early May, leaving readers uncertain about exact lows. The passage reads as a garbled forecast with political or social asides and stray names.

Tom Page

Dresden Voters OK 25108 Bond Issue for Water Works

Dresden voters Saturday approved a 25,108 bond issue for water works. Of 870 votes cast, ten were in favor of a rival plan and one voted against.

Dresden Paverota

HAPPENINGS AT THE COURT HOUSE

County treasurer reports receipt of 1154 for March deposits. Dissolution of Baylor settlement case. Eureka Laundry disaster notes. Garrison v Tenley Garrison settled. plaintiff pays 400. Administrator appointed for Aaron Straus estate. wife to inherit farm and livestock with children. Walker sues for equitable relief against Rodoeck over land use and failed payments from February 1904 contract.

Bayi Po Stirt Winistrater George W. Stith Eureka Laundry Co Geo. Sti Eureka Frank O. Garrison Tenley N. Garrison Clark Aaron Straus Jacob Halder Crawford Ty Andeaw Cora Bath Wau. Walker Wil Jefferson Ty Equitable Redief Wm. Rodoeck

Conley Promoted to General Freight Agent in Millsburg

Washocton reports M. R. Conley formerly Western freight agent for the Pennsylvania has been promoted to general freight agent with headquarters in Millsburg. Pioneer hotel keeper Jerome Rowley dies at Mt. Vernon on April 7 from infirmities of age, marking the loss of an early county figure.

Washocton M. R. Conley Western Freight Pennsylvania Millsburg MT. Vernon Vernon Jerome Rowley Ege

Robbers Visit Plainfield Card Readline

Robbers raided a Plainfield store, forcing entry and looting a safe. They loosened bolts and escaped with a small sum, while staff reported a brief, chaotic disturbance and no further clues emerged.

Death Claims Aged Western County Resident

Yee Nolan, an elderly resident of western county, died this morning at about eighty years of age. He married Megan Ashcraft in February 1855, and the surviving spouse and other family members reflect on his long life. Nolan was a respected member of the community and a faithful reader of the Times and its predecessors for sixty years.

Nolan Macvha Ashcraft

Trinway Plans Graduation for Two Girls

A garbled local notice reports Trinway preparing for two female graduates this year. Names and details are unclear but mention of a committee and a choir or orchestra suggests school events tied to the ceremony.

Will Use Lot on Mulberry Street

A fragmented notice notes plans to repurpose a parcel on Mulberry Street for a public use. Readable details mention the pond field and nearby structures, with references to a past event and local authorities guiding the project.

Mulberry St

Weather Disrupts Auto Travel Amid Rainy Conditions

Rain swept through the area disrupting vehicle movement and causing delays on the roads. Local drivers report slick surfaces, reduced visibility, and cautious speeds as storms linger, with several minor incidents noted.

Bridges Awarded Contracts in County

The board awarded contracts for four new bridges and one reinforced concrete bridge. White Eyes to Central Concrete and Construction Co for 69 dollars. Persey to 21 feet for 200 dollars. Lafayette to Woll Bridge, 21 feet, 6 dollars. McFadden Bridge in Headford to 18 feet, 475 dollars. Harper Bridge in Tedford to large span, 575 dollars.

Central Concrem and Construction Company Iidge Mercey Jorepa Henderson Woll Lafayette McFadden Headford Harper Bridge Tedford

Death in Adamsville Takes David Ross at 75

David Ross 75 a well known citizen of Adamsville died Monday at his daughter Mrs Thoa Simme home after two months of illness from paralysis He is survived by two daughters and four sons.

Killbuck George Rohbskopf Kahn David Ross Adamaville Thoa. Simme

Sensation Sprung at Newark City Meeting

A chaotic Newark session devolves into a shouted dispute over a boycott and a council vote. City Solicitor Frank Boteer faces off with proponents as residents and attendees demand clarity on the controversial proposal and its implications.

Otsego Oil Co Seeks Independent Refinery

Otsego Oil Co advocates building a separate refinery, alleging discrimination by the state against its plan. Directors discuss strategy as they pursue legal avenues, claiming the state’s opposition harms their project and future market access.

Local Prohibition Update and Divorce Suit Highlight Unrest

Reports from Keene suggest illness spreading within the Ribot family and neighboring households, linked to measles as Helen Elliott spreads it through Coshocton. Clayton Fredericks files for divorce on adultery grounds in probate court naming Burt Markley as corespondent. suit filed by attorney J. Adama.

Breepe Iamel Keene Helen Elliott Coshocton Bender Tien Clayton Fredericks Hia Clayton Frederick Prostate Court Aywainet Hia Burt Markley J. ©. Adama

Farmers Free Exchange seeks farm ads and help wanted

Farmers Free Exchange page invites readers to post free ads for sale wanted lost or found or work wanted or offered. Includes listings for a fresh cow sale by N W McGiffin and a help wanted notice for a laborer in stone and concrete work by D B Kelas at Newcomerstown with contact details.

Farmers Free Exchange Papac Fiat B. Kelas Newcomerstown Box 21 Pakernyilis Toad Freane

Local Marriage Notice and Staff Changes At Triaway

Tuesday morning in licence was is swed to BR. HW. Ellott, a retired firm er, Wao gave his age as seventy Ave and Alice Scholars, 33, both of whom re-de at near Carlisle and have been welded once before. Rev. Kemper 'Sa to solemnize this wedding. H. 8. Long, who has been secret ant agent at the Pennsylvania thefet office here, has entered upon the duties of station master at Triaway. B . KeseH who hea been at Triaway will be transfered to te Frageye brag office.

BR. HW Ellott Wao Ave Alice Carlisle Kemper H. 8. Long Pennsylvania Thefet Triaway Keseh Te Frageye Brag

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