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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1906
Page
5
A Philadelphia era editorial lauds William Jennings Bryan as honest and sincere. It argues his long party loyalty and high standing would prevent White House scares and pairs him with trusted advisers. The testimonial from M OT Ligneh adds praise for Perseley’s Honey and Tar as a cough remedy.
M B Excell, president of the Board of Public Safety, predicted that Ohio would vote no on a constitutional amendment to prohibit the sale of liquor, likely in fall 1908. He said the Legislature would convene in 1908 and order a general election on the measure, and that the state would go dry, noting it had gone dry in 1882.
A major Columbus coal operator said despite talk of slow trade the market would be the best since 1904, with mines nearly full and other Hocking Mines active. He noted beginnings of a freight car shortage but not yet critical, while industrywide optimism persisted amid high prices and strong demand.
Prisoners tied to the death cage at Coshocton Penitentiary request daily exercise and yard time. Frank Castor Hammel Styles Haugh and Dickerson, condemned for murder, have shown prolonged confinement with little movement as their cases await fall proceedings.
A well dressed young man named Ei Holzworth from Dresden walked into Zanesville Probate Court and confessed he did not understand his trouble with a girl in Dresden. He appeared demented, carried a dog under a wine string, and was placed in safe custody after an examination by Sheriff Elliott.
The notice cites Dr. JoC Bishop of Agnew Mech reporting use of Foles Hane and Tar in severe pneumonia cases with very good results. Retasp substitutes are mentioned along with E Anderson's Drug Store as sources.
If the weather remains favorable the cornfields will grow robustly in this part of the state. Farmers anticipate a large harvest as cornfields look their best this season. Rail pens may be built around fields to aid transportation and storage needs.
Susan Norris Wolford, born March 15 in Virginia township, died Thursday after a four month decline. She married E D Wolford in 1860 and lived in Coshocton. survived by husband, a brother William Norris, three children J H Biges, William Wolford, and C B Wolford, eight grandchildren. Funeral by Rev Irwin at 2 pm Saturday at Elm Street home with interment at South Lawn.
Frida Lyman Taylor, aged fifty one, a valued Jefferson township resident and husband of Mrs. John Gray, died this afternoon at his Warsaw home after months of ill health following stomach surgery. He leaves a wife, two children, two brothers Dennis and Norman, and two sisters Mrs. John Fowler and Mrs. Haines. Funeral arrangements not yet set.
Judge Hunt heard the Herbig estate vows to challenge how inheritance tax was enacted arguing the law took effect April 14 rather than April 15 and that the estate owes about 1000. The case hinges on the timing of the act and its application to Mr Herbig who died ten days after passage. The dispute underscores broader tax contention among estates in the state.
The city considers selling lots to raise working capital for West Lafayette Manufacturing. Officials outline parcels on land north of the railroad between Kirk Street and the street, near Shaw orchard, spanning the area north of the former enamel plant.
Edward Fo Hudout and Grace Hites receive a marriage license amid local notices. Also reports include probate matter about Swedish property left to Albert Miller, with a judge seeking an interpreter as the text remains unclear.
Ohio State Pair and Industrial Exposition promises a grand fair in Ohio with numerous educational exhibits including modern highway construction under State Highway Commissioner Ham Huston. It notes low railway rates, an expansive Columbus site of 115 acres with 17 exhibition buildings, and a history tracing back to 1846 and 1850.
The Ohio State Fair features premier livestock housing in brick buildings with the live stock concourses in the north, a large horse hall, cattle and sheep pavilions, and a central poultry exhibit with six thousand bird capacity. Labor saving machinery fills three vast halls, with ten acres for harvesting and road equipment. Exhibits promise a record state fair, with modern road construction demonstrations led by Sam Huston, an air show by A Ray Knabenshue, and abundant educational and entertainment offerings to lure visitors.
General strike declared across the empire with mutinies reported in Warsaw district and Sveaborg. Premier Stulypn reportedly resigns as the czar contemplates dictatorship. A warship is captured, a rear admiral dies of wounds, and martial law is proclaimed at Cronstadt. Women take up arms and thousands of sailors barricade their racks near St. Petersburg amid chaotic upheaval.
Coshocton County Pomona Grange will meet with Blue Ridge Grange at Grange Hall in Orange on Wednesday August 15 at 9 30 a m All fourth degree members invited Refreshments served by Blue Ridge Grange patrons An excellent program will be rendered
Feet swollen to immense size from kidney trouble left man bedridden until Foley's Kidney Cure, prescribed by doctors, brought relief and restored health. C E Anderson's Drug Store promotes the remedy to prevent serious kidney or adder disorders.
State of Ohio Coshocton County Probate Court notices announce hearings on August 17, 1906 for accounts of deceased individuals and guardianships, with exceptions allowed, plus a July 2, 1906 petition to establish a county road in Crawford Township viewed August 27, 1906. An administrator appointment for Edward Frazee is recorded with B F Voorhees appointed.
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