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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1906
Page
8
A sale advertises enamelware with limited customer slots and prices on items such as pudding pans, kettles, dippers, basins, bake dishes, and mason jars. Additional low price household goods include lawn mowers, laces, embroidery, glassware, gauze vests, toilet paper, pails, lemon squeezers, and Mason jars.
J. B. Renfrew notes offer in the New York racket store display. A brief, odd fragment mentions a harrowing bolt of lightning playing tag over the body.
The Coushocton County Pomona Grange plans a Blue Ridge gathering with a Federal Discussion on what Congress has done for farmers. Program includes questions on profitable business topics, a cure for sore shoulders by J. Scarborough, fruit canning timing suggested by Mrs. Jas. Hinds, and music by Harry A. Caton.
A grand church picnic will be held at Mizer's Grove near Chili next Saturday to benefit Engled Lutherain Church. Organizers promise a strong program with band and vocal music, many epochs, refreshments on the grounds, and an evening ice cream festival.
Iowa Democrats adopt a platform aligned with national labor groups and recent addresses by Samuel Comyns, John Kell, and others. They pledge to support William Jennings Bryan in the 1908 presidential election. Roy Kirk travels to Lafayette for a brief stay.
New Philadelphia native reports Dorsey Provence a 16 year old boy who was briefly an inmate of Tuscarawas County Children's Home faced a lunacy affidavit before Judge Ream. Though questions remain on his insanity, he has lived with a Coshocton County farmer for three years, and the case may move to the probate court there. His mother was committed to an asylum three years ago. the father is deceased.
The Ohio State Railroad rate commission arrived in Milwaukee on August 8 to meet with the Wisconsin railroad commission. Ohio delegates O H Hughes H D Mannington and O P Gottinglaus seek to change from the general system of Wisconsin procedures and policy.
Danville near Brink Haven resident Alva Smith was killed by an A. C. G. train yesterday evening while walking home. A whisky bottle, still intact, and $4000 in cash were found at the scene. He leaves a wife and three children.
Sergeant Richard Browen details Marine roles, enlistment terms, pay, and benefits. He notes four year terms, shore and sea duty, and wide posting options from Portsmouth to Seattle with overseas stations. Marines receive lodging, clothing, medical care, and potential medals boosting pay. good conduct and promotions are emphasized.
Washington Arg reports a loophole in the meat inspection law that may allow sale of meat not inspected. It notes farmers can ship carcasses for sale without inspection unless the destination inspects. Secretarty Wilson says it’s impossible to inspect all meat offered for sale nationwide.
The Davis family fears for son William Davis who vanished from home Sunday. A report from below Wills Creek notes a man who knew the yield saw him walking southward along the road Monday morning. The family remains distressed by the unclear situation and seeks further information.
Pennsylvania system slashes fares triggering a broad retaliation by Erie and Baltimore and Ohio, with the two cent Sunday fare rule in Ohio cited. The move, taken without notice or agreement, provokes a heated dispute as rivals vow widespread fare cuts and a decisive battle across the system.
County commissioners reappointed Lieut. Paul Johnson of the city police as guard for the courthouse and county jail through July 1, 1907 at a rate of 15 dollars per month amid treasury concerns. Contracts listed include road repairs and land work in Bedford Lafayette Jackson and Adams townships with amounts ranging from 10 to 280 dollars.
A Cincinnati report quotes Charles P. Neill, U.S. labor commissioner, arguing public welfare in sanitary work surpasses production costs. He notes social costs exceed dollars, emphasizing factory danger and long term harms to workers.
The Roseville local option election produced an 18 vote victory for the dry faction with a total of 352 ballots cast. Temperance supporters worked tirelessly while saloon opponents stood firm, and many eligible voters did not cast ballots.
Drs. BE. C. Carr H. R. McCurdy Bracey and Merriam attended a Tuesday session in Newcomerstown where two papers were read by speakers.
A federal grand jury was sworn to indict methods of the Standard Oil Company and transportation of its products by railroads. The panel, including Hoof Heath and John Crighton, began work after oath under Judge Bethea. A local chase involving a fourteen year old girl sparked downtown excitement amid market notices and commodity prices.
Mrs William Wardle is seriously ill at her Walnut Street home after a temple eye operation performed several days ago by Dr Frew. The procedure aimed to remove the templing eye and restore vision amid concerns for her health.
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