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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1908
Page
5
Coroner Lear filed his finding in the death of Delpha Conners of Spring Mountain. The report cites septicemic poison from peritonitis due to miscarriage caused by an instrument introduced into the uterus, with a puncture to the uterine wall, and names a doctor of Coshactan mentioned in witness testimony.
James Rodgers alias Joe Kelley, captured after fleeing, confessed to a four-saloon robbery in New Philadelphia eight weeks earlier. He hoped a reform school sentence would reset his life, while recounting how three Newport boys sought his help to return home to East Liverpool.
In a Sunday Lewisville ride near the T. W. Vi Co trestle a horse went riderless after Herbert Whitcraft was thrown. Miss Lulu Lockard clung to a line and hay while Mayor Hamilton arrived to stop the animal. Whitcraft suffered a scratched ankle and a broken shaft with his watch missing. Rev Patterson and others attended to the injured as the horse was restrained and the crowd dispersed.
A notice lists Alexander taking a position at the Glass Harness Factory after prior work at Manrive ta. The staff includes Faward Brown, 23, farmer from Mint Creek, and Elliott, 21, of White Eyes. John Crawford, 18, laborer, and Kernice Hartman, 19, both of Coshoc ton. Rev Johnston and James McNichola, 22, coal miner, with Clara Canion, 19, of Coshoc ton. Rev Father Synan officiating. Harry Bonham, 52, farmer of Perry JP, and Peart Nethers, 0, of Waen-
Wicken Reid, the little son of Mrs. Min sad Bowen, died at the home on South Ninth Street after an illness of two weeks. He was four years old, and succumbed to pneumonia yesterday.
Wahoning Valley Farmers Club plans its next meeting at Wahondig Wall Partys venue in May. Events include a Grace-Ladies Trio recital Should our farm children be Wise schdu avadantes Myrtle Kissner recitation, mime in the farm home Mrs 1 Moore solo and recitation Mrs B C Darling, plus teaching methods by Mrs Km Caumewatfo'der. Times Lone former Walnutalrec principal and Medina County editor Kate Harman nominated by Medina Democrats for representative.
Local ornithologists report an unusually early arrival of the Baltimore Orioles this spring. A young resident recalls the bird’s arrival on May 2, noting similar timing in 1905 and 1909. Other species spotted early include cheentird and yellow warblers.
Wholesale and retail prices for butter lard potatoes and various meats across markets. Cattle hogs sheep and lambs quoted with receipts, pricing by weight, quality grades, and regional figures for Pittsburgh Philadelphia Cincinnati and Cleveland markets.
April 29 report from Colima describes a chaotic Republican state convention. James Thompson, a Black man, led off with the gavel and faced US internal affairs official Capers from South Carolina. A clash followed as Thompson brandished a stick, Capers wrestled him from the platform, and order was restored after 10 to 15 minutes. Delegates then proceeded with business. Resolutions praised Roosevelt's administration and Congress and pledged support for the Chicago Republican nominee.
The council discusses Third Street and North Third Street sewer needs, planning a new trunk near the Brown property and tying Third Street to it. An ordinance on licensing plumbers is introduced to require bonds and ensure responsible work, while sidewalk and alley improvements proceed and health concerns limit river sewer outlets.
The text shows chaotic OCR of a wartime or early 20th century political page. It mentions Roosevelt, Congress, and resistance to financial measures with references to House votes, Senate stances, and potential delays in district legislation. Names like Roosevelt and congressional figures appear amid garbled lines.
Fragmentary report describes fishing at the Middle Basin with references to boats, lines, and harpoon use. Mentions of Mr Rennes, Paris paper, and various travel or investigative snippets appear amid garbled text and stray phrases.
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