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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1907
Page
8
A long account traces labor movement history from Knights of Labor to Samuel Gompers and Theodore Roosevelt era reforms. It previews this town’s Labor Day program with bands, parades, athletic events, aerial acts, and a night band concert. Funds to cover liabilities are still needed and subscriptions are urged.
A dated record lists numerous marriage entries from January to June with pairing of individuals such as David Layport with Sarah Conner and John Miller with Nancy Miller. The long list covers names across months, includes a withdrawn case note about a Golithwaite woman, and ends with agricultural tips and reminders about farm management and cleanliness.
A fragmented summary notes tensions with Japan and Pacific naval moves tied to the Hague peace conference, while critics mock Gen Punston and Rockefeller. It mentions a San Francisco mayoral race intent on re election, a breach of promise case involving Henry Bowers, and a long voyage distance via the Straits of Magellan.
Last evening Omer Frotague accused Fubble of overindulgence and the mayor later ordered four dollars due. Three more men, William and M. Shirtz and BR. McVreckers, were summoned and bonded at fifty dollars each. Their case, tied to seining in water cut off by a channel alteration, is set for August. they claim permission from the landowner and that fish were thrown into the live stream. The trial on the 13th will settle matters.
Fragmentary quote extols work as a friend that elevates people, strengthens character, purifies, and sustains through sorrow, asserting work shields from vulgarity and helps endure life’s hardships, attributed to M. Cars.
A colorful account follows the Indicator Birds Run Tour departing at dawn under a hopeful sky. Guests ride in two banners covered carriages with a Great Arrow and a hearse, visiting Plainfield North Bend Linton Mills Otsego and Baker's schoolhouse. The day features portraits of locals, humorous mishaps, and festive feasting despite weather and rough roads as the party returns near midnight.
Clerk McBane issues execution against Coshoeton Machine company for 197 dollars in taxes. Pact reached between Prosecutor McDowell and Attorney Merrell, judgment by consent. Commissioners debated billing 3175 then refused approval, appeal time lapsed. Execution possible on courthouse furniture to satisfy judgment, but settlement expected.
The new dog tax law reduced unpaid dog taxes from 427 to 19 in the first year of operation. Under the law dogs are treated as real estate, with the property owner responsible for payment and seeking settlement from the tenant.
Adams Mills July 26. Miss Carrie Casner visits her sister at Massillon. Ralph Stockdale away on Stockdale Ice Co. business in Michigan. Miss Mollie McCain of New York visits sister Mrs. Howard Watts. Mrs. Emma Ashcraft of Coffeeville Kansas visits relatives here. Miss Hattie Stockdale of Zanesville summers with brothers here. Miss Ida Dunmead visits relatives at Clinton Ohio. Rev. Ellis Whitaker and wife and son spend summer at Beverly Ohio. Mrs. George Bainter and son Donald from Strasburg visit mother Mrs. Martha Bale. Ada and Margaret Caldwell return home after six weeks with relatives at Brownsville, Mantle of Men and Verne. The average hand of the man is froze one inch to an inch and there. Guards longer than the Woman's ay erange.
Auditor Randles has calculated part of the current tax distribution. Total collected is 159780 dollars and 47 cents with allocations to States 9528.19 County 21953.29 Infirmary 2126.47 Bridges 10626.17 Public building 6270.69 Indigent Soldiers 1416.31 Township roads 10622.65 Townships 14024.10 County schools 57296.90 City tax 13398.39 Special city tax 7351.82.
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