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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1906
Page
2
Coshocton County League holds meeting to set the spring schedule and elect a new president Torrens Stewart chosen to fill the vacancy. Board plans to add teams, distribute constitutions, and organize a schedule committee with representatives from several towns.
Enoch Moore of Uldrichsville suffered multiple rib fractures when a horse charged into a crowd of buyers during a Thursday afternoon livestock sale at the fairgrounds. He was helped up, finished watching the sale, then left the grounds. Moore is a heavyset middle aged man whose injuries will disable him for some time.
Mrs. Sam Elliott, wife of a Pike Township resident, died Thursday morning after a two month illness with dropsy. Born in Pike Township she lived there most of her life except two years in Washington DC. Survived by husband, a daughter Mrs. Geo. Rine of Licking County, five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral Saturday at two oclock at the Presbyterian church in West Carlisle with Rev. Wright of Willow Brook officiating.
A county sale drew buyers from Cleveland, Pittsburg, Columbus, Newark, Zanesville, Indianapolis and nearby areas. Ninety four horses sold for a total price around 9,000 dollars, averaging about 95 dollars per head. The top price went to Koch Moore for a driving horse, while other notable bids included a brood mare sold for 225, and a draft horse at 2579. A second sale is planned in about three weeks.
Judge Eason schedules April jury cases including Thompson versus Elder and Huff versus Randh Huff versus Foster. Court entries list Frew over Pont India Me fiamble versus Fry and Garcia cases with dates May 23 to May 28 and June 1. The era column notes Hattie Suvder versus Foster and Hesket versus Hesket among others. A food digestion ad mentions Model Dyspepsia and meal aid. Reverend Lewin resignation noted at Went Lafayette Presbyterian. Presbytery action pending.
New Philadelphia resident J W Sterk reports an April quake near San Francisco stirred the Tuscarawas water at Canal Dover. He says he rode in a boat an hour before the shock and found clear water, but after the quake the river turned murky. He remains on Kefenthat.
Refugees describe San Francisco’s Chinatown as a scorched, emptied landscape. W. W. Overton recalls wooden warrens, deep subterranean passages, and joss houses wiped out by flames. Surviving tales speak of underground lives, hidden cellars, and the lost secrets beneath the street levels.
Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption and Coughs advertises its efficacy with a Forest City Maine testimonial from Mrs Geo Walls. It claims to prevent pneumonia cure La Grippe relieve asthma hay fever and strengthen weak lungs against consumption. Available 50 cents and 1 00 guaranteed by Roscoe druggists C E Anderson and C M Ferguson trial bottle free.
Coshocton gains recognition as temporary convention organized with Joe McDowell chosen as secretary. Attorney Fisher of Holmes County serves as temporary chairman. Convention will support events in New Philadelphia. Also note an ad for Mother Gray's Australian Tea promising relief for menstrual discomfort with a 51 cent price and free sample.
Lloyd Cramblett nineteen, son of Mr and Mrs Harvey Cramblett, died at home near Adams Mills from pneumonia after a cold that developed after the family moved from Canal Lewisville to a farm. Survived by Mrs Jessie Raymer and siblings Myrtle, Russell, and James. Funeral Sunday at Lewisville at twelve noon, M E church, Rev Manghiman officiating. Miner Moves Alvin Farmers to Murray City today.
Excitement grew in Roscoe on Thursday when an escaped insane patient from the county infirmary appeared in town. Marshal Reed attempted arrest but the man resisted, necessitating several men to overpower him. He was returned to Coshocton infirmary and kept in custody overnight before being moved back.
The Coshocton County Democratic Central Committee will meet at the Coshocton courthouse on Saturday April 25, 1906 to set the primary election date and conduct. Other business may be transacted as needed. full attendance is requested. Secretary WH Manner and Chairman SU A sign.
George Sandles as administrator sold the Mary J. Babcock farm in Linton township to A. Sandles for $561 for forty acres.
Josephine Latham sues to quiet title in land in Vinten township. original filing Feb 28, 1405. Martin Baker of Litton township appears for the defense. Older docketing indicates a civil action in progress in the common pleas court.
The owners of a new Realty building signed a two year lease with the R. M. Kirby Co headquartered in Wilkesbarre Pa. The firm plans to open a five and ten cent store in Coshocton by late June. Kirby Co operates 27 branches nationwide and rarely enters such a small city.
Mrs Wm Dawson aged 66 dies at her home on South Highth street after eight weeks illness. Augusta M Adams, daughter of Join and Lovina Adams of Keene, married Wm Dawson Oct 1861. Nine children born, including John Quincy Coshocton and Pearl who died at two months. Funeral at the Christian church Sunday at two, Rev Jones in charge. burial South Lawn cemetery. Pallbearers include Dr Merrell E Dawson and Rev William Dawson.
A Danford Maine mother credits Electric Bitters with curing years of dyspepsia and restoring vitality after six months. The ad touts the remedy as a greatest restorative for stomach, liver, kidneys, blood purification, malaria, biliousness, and weakness, priced 60 cents and sold by local druggists. Additionally a legal brief notes Jas Zent’s case continued after a 15 year old accuser. the postponement request remains pending.
A Cobshofton area paper notes enterprise strides with new subscribers receiving a choice of McCormick twine binder or Steinway grand piano. includes garbled mentions of a deceased local resident, train transport of remains, and probate actions. Also promotes Fo Ley's Kidney Cure and Foley's Honey and Tar through C B Anderson's store.
Many local changes appear in town after five weeks. A new lawyer arrives, Dr Yarnell and Adam Thomas gain new porches, Rev Fisher cuts whiskers, Geo Adams gets a new desk, and an enamel plant expands with a drying room and oven. Several houses started, sidebarns removed for warm weather, remodeling underway, new barns rising, Ernest Leighninger shaves mustache, Indicator office cleaned, and households busy with cleaning chores. Buses by Foley's Honey and Ter promotes health benefits and pneumonia prevention with remedies, while Anderson’s drug and book store remains referenced.
Willard Richeson is jailed after failing to post a $300 bond on a charge of cutting with intent to wound. The incident occurred this afternoon as he remained in custody at the county jail.
Robt J Miller proprietor of the Red House Drug Store in Chattanooga Tennessee says Foley's Honey and Tar has more merit than any other cough syrup. He notes calls multiply wonderfully and that sales exceed those of all other cough syrups combined. C E Anderson's
Otsego field holds up well as a new pipeline line will collect oil within weeks. A pumping station and Standard Oil telegraph office are planned, making Otsego a relay station. Mellaughlin Bros drill new wells including on the Fred Wilson farm. Hawthorne farm top producer. Mexican Pete’s farm due Friday.
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