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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1908
Page
4
Dr. Algert F. Snell of Cincinnati offers a nationwide trip to present a new method for treating deafness catarrh weak lungs paralysis and nervous disorders with free consultation and examination. He promises cures for cancers tumors ulcers skin diseases piles varicose veins and more with no charge for initial diagnosis and at home mail inquiries.
West Lafayette reports no graduates this year from the high seven course extension. Next year expect online graduates including Marie Smith Wilma Farra Manni Reynolds Edith Miller Jawile Yarnell Hernive Walters Rosa Thomas Rot ney Griffin and Jesse Riehm. Also a health ad promotes a female tonic with a free sample pack from The Mother Gray Co.
Roscoe high school plans annual commencement in May at the church hall. The ceremony will include speeches by faculty and a bell ringing to mark the graduation.
Richard Jaminx Post No 69 of the G A R has named committees for Decoration Day exercises with M Coler as marshal. Invitations go to Comrades Collier Squire and others, and Hon Jon McDowell and Samuel A Corl of Navarre are set to speak at the afternoon service in the Sixth Street Theatre.
At the State Board of Public Works session Coshocton matters were discussed. A petition from fifteen residents near Six Mile Dam asked an apron to be built over the new structure to aid spring fish migration. The board referred the petition to Chief Engineer C L E Perkins for report. Another petition urged wearing the low path along the Coshocton basin for road purchases, also referred to Perkins. The board approved Perkins plan for a reinforced concrete arch over Beaver Run with cost shared by state and county. A spring flood washed out the highway bridge near Canal Lewisville. A permit was issued to erect a swing bridge over the canal at Clark's Crossing near Prairie Chapel, to roughly resemble the Orange structure but with improvements.
The Plainfield village schools mark their second annual commencement on May eight with music and prayers. Rev Hewitt gives the invocation, selections from The Threshold and The Mission of Our Public Schools are featured, and diplomas are presented by Joseph Wu Platt. Reverend J M Haunt gives the benediction, with concluding musical offerings by the Male Quartet and quartette voices.
Clay Subley who has taught art in Cleveland and Sisley a Plainfield primary teacher will move to Washington for a year. Sisley will teach the primary group for the rest of the term as Subley pursues opportunities in Puestlas.
The Seventeenth district convention will be in Newark on June 4 to renominate Congressman William A. Ashbrook. A presidential elector two delegates and two alternates to the Denver national convention will be chosen. Representation is by district vote, with Coshocton Holmes and Tuscarawas counties listed among those casting ballots. Temporary leadership includes Why Vanover of Wayne as chairman and Annie Miller of Millersburg as secretary.
Dr King s New Late Pills promised to regulate stomach liver and bowels with quick relief. The ad claims the pills make one feel good when used, priced at 26 cents at local druggists including C B Anderson and Ferguson s Roccss Drug Store.
Bock seeks renomination for county surveyor amid questions on fit. He is described as efficient and alert to county interests. Readers in Newcomerstown may recall past work and potential contractor concerns arise about the campaign.
Mrs Maud Wright aged 35 and resident of Cooperdale died Wednesday morning. She is survived by two children. Canal Dever April 17. The formal order for the disbandment of Co L Fourth Regiment has not been received. only forty percent of the membership were present at the inspection.
Two more names join the Democrat slate for sheriff in the county primary. L. N. Dewitt, a popular young Democrat, is highlighted as a vigorous campaigner likely to win the nomination. Hugh Gamble, from Cosedton, is described as an experienced Democrat backed by many supporters.
Mohawk Village reports the third quarter services at Wilson chapel with a sermon by Presiding Elder J Frank Smith on Jesus and Zachariah. Finances lag behind expectations. Love feast and sermon by Rev H A Shook followed by the sacrament. WW F M bank offering held with strong mission work content. Mohawk Sunday school officers elected including Almack Freese Given Almack Barnes Freese. Jennie Freese and Virgil visited Conneaut and Rowena. Wet weather delays sowing oats and farm work. wheat grass and clover grow. peach plum and cherry trees bloom. livestock condition and sheep shearing noted.
The New Philadelphia Tribune endorses C B McCoy for the Seventeenth District Republican nomination, praising his qualifications. Editorials question motives and suggest regional rivals may seek to use McCoy as a target to hinder Ashbrook’s bid, while noting McCoy’s wary political tact may avert any clash.
Plainfield notes a seven month school term ending for Helen Sibley and her return home. Local social events include a church basement Easter sock, a League social at Workman’s, and a piano recital by Carle Leslie with Nancy Workman singing. An accident caused injuries but was not detailed, and Lane’s orchestra debuts at a forthcoming Odd Fellows anniversary service.
West Lafayette's Masonic lodge nears installation as district lecturer A L Rawlings gathers petitions and consents from Coshucton Plainfield and Newcomerstown lodges to present to Grand Master George Copeland of Marion whose decision will pave the way for the installation.
Capt Rh J Lybarger of Coshocton, a state house member, spoke to G A R members at the capitol on petitions from prospective attendees. Representative J D Spangler delivered a tribute to veterans before Lybarger presented two bound volumes of The Life at Lincoln.
The article reports continued rains delaying plowing and late oats sowing with promising fruit prospects. Work starts at the Nellie gravel pit and Travid Mowrey moves to Nellie area. Myrtle Meek funeral in Coshocton last week. A newborn son to Earl and wife. Mrs Clara McCammant visiting near Marrinsburg. Local residents attended family events and visits last week.
Bloodhounds dealer J W Mearns Nicodemua and Ben report all their young pups sold. The last of three pups went to Minneapolis while previous sales went to Kentucky Pennsylvania New York City Nebraska Ohio and Labertyeile Indiana to various buyers.
A rambling reminiscence from Garland Texas recounts boyish mischief in Kalamazoo style, including races with cows, late school excuses, and a mock holiday. It blends nuggets about a chaotic shed scene, disputes over beer while spoofing law and order, plus a playful tale of a private club’s beer caper and a punchline on aqua pura.
The notice details a new election effort and a circulating law petition with strong signer support. It notes Newton Shirer, a native of Adamville, has been appointed manager of Orleans Manufacturing Co in New Orleans after learning cabinet making in Adon.
An interview with a Coenocton Aerial Navigation Company member shows no summer experiments in air navigation. Funding shortfalls delay work at least a year though last year’s trials were successful. Two dozen workers learned from experiments and proposed changes to the ship. The company sues the Licking County Fair Association over unpaid contract funds, a suit still pending. Capt Fuhr’s dramatic Warsaw flight is recalled as the fair board balks at payment.
Mrs. E. D. Charles of Harbor Maine calls Electric Bitters a neighborhood favorite and urges its use nationwide. The tonic relieves dyspepsia hiver complaint widney derangement malnutrition nervousness weakness and debility. It purifies the blood and serves as a spring medicine sold under guarantee at C E Anderson Coshocton and C Ferguson Road stores.
Probate Judge Donley named Prof W A McCurdy to the board of county examiners to fill the unexpired term of Rev H T Weber who resigned. McCurdy has taught in Clark Warsaw West Bedford and Keene and has long been active in Teachers Institute work. The appointment runs until September 1.
A fragment notes William Snten near Chill taxed to purchase at the Chas Weaver grocery located in the Weaver brick on North Third Street. The passage mentions candidates and many candidates.
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