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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1908
Page
8
Fragmented text shows garbled lines about promenades and a voting context. It mentions a central event or organization, some names and places, and scattered phrases like vote, purses, and payments. The readable content is too broken to extract a coherent event or personage.
Fragmentary hometown notes recount visits by Wade Finder and Florence of Comocton with relatives, Mrs. Jennie Wella of Boston, and Mr Hener Thompkins. Local names appear garbled. occasional references to events, travels, and a Lowteville tie are interwoven with unclear lines about a forthcoming trip and a Friday schedule.
Robert E Haverman of Tuscarawas county won the single ballot nomination for state senator amid a quick convention with no committees or resolutions. Edwards of Coshocton received minimal support, while Guernsey county did not present a candidate. Final tally favored Haverman with strong backing from Tuscarawas and Coshocton delegates, ending the session as reporters noted Roosevelt era politics.
An old OCR fragment touts Dr Klag's New Toothsome remedy as “the best sold” and cites a testimonial from B. Aysene in Toateae. The garbled text also mentions Andersen's and C. a1 F wirsons, with unclear locations, suggesting a vintage patent medicine advertisement with dubious health claims.
The Vitae school rehires several teachers including Mrs. Miger and Miss Erael Hoos who had previously been laid off. A new band stand was erected on taitelle square. Geo. Finty left for Pittsburgh. Frank Guthrie recovers after a severe burn from hauling logs. Community members anticipate attending Mr. Vero's camp meeting.
Caroling Veigie files for absolute divorce from Corlidsn Veigie in CoshoctonOhio alleging they wed January 6 1882 at New Tedford Coshocton and had two children. She claims three years of habitual drunkenness and fear of general harm and seeks alimony and costs of counsel. New Philadelphia Times.
In West Winfield on Aug 13 a Hard Times Republican Club formed to back Bryan and Morrison amid unemployment. Farmers dominate the group, but several families out of work have joined, signaling Bryan’s potential win in the area.
The piece notes Taft supporters deriding the rival, mentions a Moon marriage and a light hearted tale about a lunar cycle, then shifts to a medical advertisement praising Wall's Catarrh Cure with a patient testimonial and a money back promise. It combines political satire, humor, and a pitch from Cheney & Co.
Personal paragraphs recount dinners hosted by HS Donley and mentions of Miss Bossi visiting home. Nort farm planning, Mrs Witla Infield ill, Sherman VeWkts visit. Cited product Dewite's Witch Hazel Salve widely advertised, sold by local merchants in Coshocton and Roscoe.
Roy Knabenshue leads America's air navigation exhibit at the Ohio State Fair in Columbus. The carnival promises daily flights by Knabenshue's carrier air ship and a captive balloon ascent, with cash prizes for ballooning contests and a large display of aerial contrivances.
Fragmentary text notes Ohio’s standing as a leading exposition in the union, reflecting pride in sustaining a renowned state showcase.
Reporters put the crowd at about 3100, but organizers say the turnout exceeded that figure. The Chili band provided lunch and cleared nearly 400 dollars amid the event’s strong showing.
Notice to teachers sets monthly elementary certificate exams on the first Saturday, with high school and special certificates on the test Saturdays in September December March and June. Patterson exams are the third Saturday in April and the second in May. Fees include fifty cents to the Board of Examiners and five cents for returns, Patterson applicants excepted.
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