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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1908
Page
4
An obituary describes the funeral of Mrs Houser with family gathered at the service. Local officials and neighbors attend the ceremony at a community church, with mentions of siblings and friends present and a brief note on the burial afterward.
An old time medicine advertisement touts remedies for indigestion and general weakness. It promotes tonic and bowel aids, claiming renewed vigor and vitality, with references to CT Andersen's and OM Ferguson's along with low priced drug sorts.
Writ of partition issued in care of Partie L Roche vs Thomas Roche. L Montgomery Clem Walker and DB Schott named commissioners. Fred Lembright admitted to will. Lembright appointed for estate real estate matter with executor named.
The organization plans its second annual fishing tour likely in October. Officers include President C. M. Hay Secretary M. C. Jones Treasurer A. J. Sicker Beveny, with committee members C. M. Hay M. C. Jones Tom LeRetilley Wm. Gosstr Geo Caton. The event centers on the Hine Hole Chat and a fish banquet at its conclusion with arrangements for prize samples and location near old Bi Hires Bridge.
Engineer Lewis DeWitt narrowly escaped disaster when the threshing engine he steered over a canal bridge near the middle basin saw the eastern girders fail. The machine jumped clear as the bridge collapsed, supported only by two small iron rods until it passed. A heavier bridge is planned to prevent recurrence.
John Holder of Bethlehem township reports a cow lost this week that fell forty feet to its death after entering a neighbor’s wheat and being driven out by a dog. Holder believes the frightened animal leapt the hedge and plunged over the precipice.
Clarence Brown and his associates completed rejuvenation of the West Lafayette telephone exchange equipping it with a modern combined switchboard. The upgraded system reportedly lights and operates under the name Washington.
The friends of Miss Mahel Uhr daughter of Mr and Mrs b Inns of Poesden were surprised by an announcement of marriage to Otis Games. The couple will be at home after September 1 at Walbridge Ohio where Mr Games is superintendent of the schools for the coming year.
After fifteen years of chronic indigestion and spending over two hundred dollars, B F Agacie of Ingleside North Carolina says Dr Kinga New Life Pills offered the most relief. Sold under guarantee at C Bk Anderson's and M Ferguson's of Roscoe. The note also mentions political interest in Mr Bryan's stance on ships.
The letter argues tax time investment harms depositors by shifting money into non taxable bonds and state bonds. It notes 4 percent tax, 6 percent loan rates, and that many prefer real estate or bank deposits over bonds. It urges tax reform to equalize values and keep funds circulate locally.
An editorial from the Louisville Courier Journal urges Kentucky to adopt a modern tax system. It endorses a constitutional amendment to allow reform, arguing the current system hinders development and is unfair and outdated. The piece advocates moving toward a more equitable, efficient revenue method.
FP N Judson, Chairman Missouri Tax Commission, explains how shifting the assessment date to June changes farm product taxation. Lists are prepared June 1 for the next year's tax, causing farmers to be taxed only on land and live stock while crops are absent, effectively exempting farm products without legal change. Presented before the First National Tax Conference.
The article notes that many localities publish complete lists of taxpayers and assessments to inform the public. Rhode Island requires it by law, Delaware allows soft adoption, with New Hampshire towns joining. Nevada mandates county lists. Prof Janes KR Boyle, presenter at a national tax conference, comments on the trend.
An advertisement promoting Dr Miles Heart Cure as a nerve and heart tonic. It describes symptoms of weak heart action and urges readers to try the medicine, citing a testimonial from A. Barron of Covington, Kentucky, including a price guarantee and medical company details.
On Saturday, August, the Cahi band will hold a picnic in Mizer's grave, Ghill, with big things anticipated. Attorneys Ash and Klein of Cosherton, Revs Wesner of Baith, Pfeift es of Canal Dover, Morris of Fresno, and Graeher of Goshocton will deliver addresses. Music by several bands and plenty to eat promise a lively day for attendees.
Henry Bradtera of Marion Indiana visited Adamsville last week for the first time since 1853 when a boy of about 12. He is the son of Gasper Bradford who moved west from near Otego in 1853 and died near Marion in 1884 at age 82. Henry, visiting in Adamsville, is seeking his sister Mrs Lafayette Baker who lives in Cambridge.
Mohawk Village news records a family visit, berry picking, and a successful M E church concert with proceeds over $22. Epworth League event praised. road graveling sale reported at 46 cents per cubic yard. Multiple marriage licenses listed and local farming notes include wheat yield of 27 bushels per acre near Roscoe.
A bold advertisement touts Dr A A Thomen as a highly qualified specialist with diplomas and commissions from state officials. It claims free examinations, direct blood current medicine, and cures for catarrh asthma bronchitis pneumonia consumption kidney and bladder diseases women’s disorders and many others with a “medical boogie” method and rapid, lasting effects.
A rural Georgia reader touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as healing a persistent foot sore after using less than half a box. The ad notes availability at Roscoe drugstores C B Anderson and C M Ferguson. The rest of the text discusses political items including Taft election talk and a proposed Ohio constitution amendment.
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