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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1908
Page
8
Report from Newcomerstown describes tensions between locals and a visiting plant company over community impact. Disputes center on safety, employment, and project scope as parties seek to resolve issues and proceed with the planned development.
Fragmented OCR passage reports a runaway incident involving a load of potatoes dispersed along a highway. The text is garbled with many nonstandard words and names, making precise details unclear, but hints at a transportation mishap and affected parties.
The Attorney General holds that county commissioners lack power to remove trustees of the Coshocton County Children’s Home. The superintendent and matron remain under trustees, not removal by commissioners. Tenure rules allow removal by appointing authority when no fixed term is set, without prior notice or charges.
Prominent state figures press Judge Br. M. Voorhees to seek Democratic nomination for Circuit Judge in the Fifth Judicial Circuit. Backers cite his record, published opinions, and steadfast work ethic, arguing Roosevelt era politics delayed his second term acknowledgment and urging a respected, logical candidacy.
The piece praises Justice Taft for patient deliberation and restrained temperament. It highlights his measured judgments, avoidance of haste, and devotion to the work that demands years of discipline. It argues his approach balances facts, law, and dignity, shaping a prudent judicial legacy.
The administration Justice and Coshecton bar praise Judge Voorhees for efficient service and a proven record in the circuit courts of Ohio. The entire Coshecton county bar and many lawyers support his return to the bench to ensure continued high standard of service.
The following teachers were successful in obtaining certificates at the examination Saturday: One Year Elementary Karl Smith Jesse McClain Clara pen Davis Hiram Duoling Fay Barnes Clark Shannon Jesse Boyd Benton Jennings Glover Porter Price Wiggins C F P McUfflin Joseph Haverick Donna Severns Maggie Robinson Ethel Cox Nelle Underwood Dennie Hawk Inez Newton Rebecca Magness Lena Schaupp Lulu Dudgeo n Manetti Biggs Jucy Root Helen Crile Milla Lower. One candidate under age, Ethel Studert, made required grades but was not granted a certificate. Ethel Studert was granted two year special certificates in music.
Death comes suddenly Friday night to Joan Chambers, a well known resident of New Castle. He had felt unwell but worked on his farm Friday. While eating supper he was stricken and lapsed into unconsciousness, dying soon after. Dr. Dillon pronounced death from uraemic coma with complications from tetanus, according to officials.
A scrambled list of real estate transfers across Coshocton and adjacent townships. Names include CE Dickerson, Luck, Prudence Dare, Hattie Petry, George W. Rigor, and Mary Weber, with parcels in Clark, Crawford, White Eyes, Roscoe, and New Castle areas. Prices range from $1 to $475, listings mention lots, additions, and subdivisions in Selby Almack, Tusneeram, and Cottage areas.
Stover named administrator of the estate of Catherine Stover. The appointment lists the executor as administrator with authority to manage all assets and debts under probate law. The filing records the court oversight and assigns tasks to settle with creditors and beneficiaries. The details reference the county probate docket and standard probate procedures.
Thomas Gainor a Newark native and former Coshocton Glass plant manager died at five Saturday morning in Newark after a two year anaemia illness. Born 1866, he rose from packer to manager and director, later serving Newark city council as a republican. Survived by wife, four children, and one brother Patrick Gainor of Coshocton. He was active in St. Francis de Sales church and Knights of St John and Ancient Order of Hibernians.
Burrell, a native, seeks treasurer post after thirteen years as a school teacher. Supporters say he is just and prepared, while supporters recall his long service and friendly ties within the community.
A three year old, Bussel Mys, son of Mrado Mys, fell from a second floor window while leaning against a screen in a crowded venue on Secont Street near Orange. He landed head first but sustained no serious injuries beyond a limp and minor cuts as onlookers praised his apparent resilience.
Patterson notes state the first Patterson Examinations for township school admission will be held at Coshocton High School at eight o clock next Saturday morning. Business Men's Association members met Thursday with plans to use the public hitching ground as a market house site and to invigorate association activities and credit efforts.
A Coshocton letter from Fred Tucker, formerly with a local lumber firm and now in Vincente Store Virginia, suggests a land sale is viewed nationwide as a prime investment. Turner promotes Ohio's lively town to neighbors, sparking interest and an application for a lot from a Turner ally.
George M. Stillinger of Tiverton township announces his bid for county treasurer. He cites broad support from friends and a strong personality likely to attract more followers, amid a colorful political landscape described as a grafted mix of Democrats and Republicans.
The Coshocton County Corn Growers Association held two sessions at the city library discussing weed control and planting methods. Secretary Ed LeXeuilley reported seed corn from Wooster Experiment Station will not be ready for distribution for several days. An acre at the infirmary grounds will be planted with various seed selections, fifty hills per top, representing county sections and culture methods. A committee asked the county fair board to plant a plot on the fair grounds to harvest on opening day for demonstrations to fair crowds.
A Coslocua County farmer, describing cash in land, submitted an application to the Hoard of Trade president Himebaugh this afternoon. He seeks a lot in the northwestern part of the county to bind a home for rental purposes and expresses intent to invest through property purchase.
Perry Bryan came back to Conesville from Idaho where he intended to stay but could not endure the climate due to sand storms. He met his family on their way home and returned Saturday. Guy Dayton plans to remain there and has asked his brother Charles to come as well.
Russell Fintoxy from Coshocton area was seriously bruised while plowing last week. Doctors reported a necrotic swelling of hand tissues and cauterization concerns. Recovery may take several weeks before use of the hand returns.
Pike township farmers are at the top of the heap this year on the removal of the sheeps coat and wool. The Pike township district is known to the greatest sheep raising district in Coxboeton county. The wool is said to be of fine texture.
Notice to teachers outlines monthly elementary certificate exams on the first Saturday, with high school and special certificates on select September December March and June Saturdays, Patterson exams on the third Saturday of April and second Saturday of May. Exams start at 7:20, with a fifty cent entry fee and five cent return fee, stationery provided, theory and practice questions drawn largely from Keith's Elementary, and the 1.06 dollar manual available from The Ohio Teachers Revision Circle in Columbus.
The board of managers held a Thursday afternoon session and named penitentiary officials and guards for the next two years. Among the guards is C F Culhicon of Washington Township, previously long employed there. Wet Lafayette plans a new business block soon. J P Wentnee completed plans for a 24x7 store and meeting hall on Kirk Street with the first door a storeroom and the second a meeting hall.
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