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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1908
Page
8
A garbled OCR fragment portrays a chaotic political scene with references to Tart and Wisconsin politics, a governor race, and party harmony. The disjointed lines mention elections, public business, and a condemning view of the public’s trust, hinting at a contested election atmosphere and unresolved political tensions.
A factory accident near Montsant Vale involves a threshing machine exploding or seizing, scattering debris and injuring workers. The event occurs as workers attempt to shut down the apparatus, with substantial damage reported to the separator front. Local accounts describe dangerous speeds and chaotic aftermath.
Fragmentary clipping notes a derisive remark about a wall mounted gun and coy references to Bryan's Interest In Ohio. The text implies a satirical take on ambition and reciprocity in political or editorial context without clear event details.
The Blue Hole Fishing Association will hold its second annual meeting at Blue Hole on Thursday October 15. Executive committee members set the date at the C M Hay jewelry store. Limits extended this year to Newcomerstown Panhandle bridge and Wild Turkey Lock. Fishing time five am with weighing in in the afternoon. Judges named and committees formed for invitations, advertising, and fish stories.
A fragmentary historical report describes Pedro facing social and legal questions as he moves between house and town. It notes his dog handling and occasional disputes, reflecting on rights and peculiarities of rural life and authority figures.
A destructive blaze in Senecaville severely scorches the town. Mayors and officials faced questions as residents aided by volunteers worked to control flames and assess damage. Authorities estimate property loss and survey the scene for further action.
In New Philadelphia and other Tuscarawas County areas teachers met in session to discuss the association's proceedings. Officers listed include A C Poker as preacher, Collyars Secretary, VLA Neff, and local assistants from Mineral City and Newcomerstown with committees formed.
A swarm of bees settled in a box car at Fenway Station on a Saturday morning. Harris captured most of the insects, placing them in a box with bark to carry them home where they will await a proper hive and eventual rest.
Pearl Ruby had his seine confiscated and fined 25 dollars plus 8.85 in costs after a deputy game warden found a 16 by 8 foot Thinnow seine and ruled it larger than legally allowed at New Philadelphia. William Vanderbilt also faced notice regarding the same seine. The incident was reported by the Uhrichsville Chronicle.
Report states John Mackey aged 28 works on automobile manufacture at his Mackey place. A vehicle allegedly ran off a fence and struck the chauffeur. Other West Lafayette residents are forming opinions and models from Wittens and Stoddard Dastuns. No funerals announced yet.
Thursday afternoon drew large crowds to the Chartuiqua course where horses showed speed and form. The Tropmotier dominated the day as starters, including Mark Love, kept the field lively and the spectators impressed by the top performances.
A fragment recounts a sensational liaisons tale with a daughter who weds a man she believes to be her father and later learns the truth. The saga spans Bromberg and Hefti theaters, a vanished spouse, and a United States residence before the woman remarries after seeking her real father.
A family tale ends in Bromberg when a woman returns with her three children to her native town. Upon arrival, authorities reveal the husband is her father who had changed his name in the United States. Suspicion grows that Wolland knew of the father daughter bond, and he faces arrest.
Reports show sixty typhoid cases in Fresno with no deaths yet though several patients are gravely ill. One physician works around the clock to ease suffering while Adam Huff recovers and his wife falls seriously ill. The outbreak’s cause remains a difficult, ongoing problem for the city.
A Coshocton woman, Mrs. Ben Stevens, received a July dated Columbus letter believed to be about her husband Stevens. The missive proposes meeting another woman in Columbus, suggesting a second marriage. The sender and recipient identities are unclear, sparking questions of bigamy and legal status.
Readers learn of a claimed universal cure for catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure, described as constitutional and internal, to cleanse blood and mucous surfaces. The ad guarantees $100 for any case it fails to cure and directs readers to send for testimonials, with the offer backed by F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio.
A large turnout from the farmers and families gathered for a day of festivities in Taha wanda. The program featured speeches by Joseph EB Wing of Mechanicabors and others, followed by a bountiful dinner. An advertisement promotes DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills as a trusted remedy for kidney issues.
Chalfants Chathonta reports Charlie Bhimbie an old soldier buried at Chalfant Abee Gibson visits her folks here. Abee Emerson of Newcomerstown visits Logan Gibson and Melvin McConnell with Thomas McConnell. Emma Presa and Densie from Newark vacation with C. W. Trego family. Sylvia Cox of New Moscow visits cousins Emma Croy. Camp Syetew meeting praised. Maston and son Merville of Warsaw visiting A. T. Hell. Society bank offering seen last Sunday night. Speck family and J. P. Croy hosts. Dennie Troggs friends arrange a surprise Tuesday night.
In honor of her 8th birthday a pleasant evening was spent with wishes for many returns of the day. C. W. and H. Trego are repairing the Valley school house. Leslie Barter pleaded guilty to stealing before Judge Donley and was committed to the Boys' Industrial school with suspended sentence for good behavior.
Notice to teachers outlines monthly elementary cert exams on the first Saturday, and high school and special certificates on the fourth Saturday in Sept, Dec, Mar, and Jun. Patterson tests occur on the third Saturday in April and second Saturday in May. Fee of fifty cents to enter, returns postage five cents, Patterson envelopes stamped, stationery supplied. Questions based on Keiti’s Elementary Education. book available for 1.95 via The Ohio Teachers’ Reading Circle.
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