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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1908
Page
4
Nea Concord Ohio April 16 David Ross a well known farmer died at his sister Mrs Thos Simms home at age 75 He served in the Civil War with the Goth regiment Ohio Veterans Betsey Ross maker of the stars and stripes was the deceased s great grandmother in the lineage
A large wooden chandelier was installed at the rear of the Lorenz cafe built by Weary Lorenz and John Shavey of Roscoe. The design features a two inch square frame and six inch square ends, wired for gas or electricity. It directs light in four directions and is described as a handsome, well finished musson style piece attracting praise and orders for similar works.
Keene April's social notes detail visits and guests. People such as Mrs. Jane Karr W. Karr and Miss Benlyh Arnold appear among household and neighborhood movements. Several towns mentioned include Coshootiry Rosene and Coshovton with various relatives visiting.
The article recounts political life around Ohio figure Foraker, his clashes with Hanna and Roosevelt, and campaign antics. It notes speeches by Rev Shook, social notices, local appointments, and references to Lincoln and Civil War era loyalties. It mentions weather remedies and local store notices, with scattered personal notices and lectures.
The piece profiles Joseph Benson Foraker, nicknamed Foraker the Magnificent, detailing his rise from Civil War veteran to Ohio governor and U.S. senator. It covers his hard campaign style, rivalries with Mark Hanna and Gov. James Campbell, and debates over his loyalties to corporations versus public duty. It notes his enduring political skill, wealth, and influence within the Republican Party, contrasting his vigorous stump presence with critics who call him a lobbyist in disguise.
In Warsaw area a man named Ed Beach received a scalp wound when a revolver exploded while he and Melvin Burrell shot at a mark in Burrell's yard. The bullet entered the forehead just below the brim, passed through the hat, and exited the top. Beach survived after treatment, with doctors noting the wound did not penetrate the skull.
Out in Bitter Creek Wyoming a Coshocton lot sale is praised for the confidence Coshocton inspired by Greater Coshocton Day. Over $150,000 was raised as F U Burch received a letter from J Nellen requesting purchase of a Clow addition lot.
Canal Dover ore city records show no council action ratifying Humane Officer Jackson appointment made in December by Mayor Waldron. The town has paid 20 dollars monthly as its share, but without proper steps the payment may be illegal. The issue to be reviewed at the next council meeting.
Keene on April 9 1908 announces a Saturday April 11 2 p m meeting at the Presbyterian church to issue a call for Rev Bleck of Allengheny to serve as pastor for the Keene and Clark churches with Rev Wallace M Hamilton of Cohocton as moderator. Bleck preached two strong sermons Sunday and was hosted at Nathan Endsley’s home from Saturday to Wednesday.
The Democratic Congressional Committee for the five counties of the district will meet in the Park Hotel parlors at 1 PM on Thursday April 16 to fix the date and site of the congressional convention determine county representation and transact other business. Members listed include Wayne F M Vanover secretary C E Cottom Holmes L G Barton Licking J P Sullivan Tuscarawas J F Mijar.
Public hearing on the Cimein Nath and Maonskingum Valley Railroad Co bridge seven miles below Dresden over the Muskingum River. The bridge is challenged as an unreasonable obstruction to navigation due to insufficient height and channel width. Evidence was submitted and will be sent to the War Department for decision. If the railroad retains the bridge the plan calls for rebuilding to provide a 360 foot clear opening and a lowest chord at least 59 feet above the river level.
An assortment of patent medicine pitches and local notices. C King’s New Life pills promoted for stomach and bowel regulation at local druggists. Local couple J H DeWitt and Emma Jacobs DeWitt newly married and living near Taylor church. Various agricultural and post office notices, plus a profile of T Popular W A Kornea.
An advertisement from Coshocton Ohio touts Dr A A Thoren of Park Hotel with diplomas and state commissions offering free exams and a claimed bloodborne cure for catarrh and lung infections. It promises rapid relief for asthma bronchitis pneumonia and consumption with a broad range of treatments including sex diseases kidney bladder heart rheumatic and nervous disorders and claims permanent cures without pain or downtime.
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