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Newspaper

Coshocton Weekly Times

Location

Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1907

Page

2

Plans Adopted for Alteration of Court House in Coshocton

Coshocton County Building Committee adopts plans by S. M. Williams and Surveyor Bock for courthouse alterations with minor charges. Chief changes include moving the Clerk and Sheriff upstairs, adding two witness rooms, a balcony, revised interior, and basement reallocation. Cost estimated around three dollars thousand dollars. favor changes to reuse old stairway to save eight to nine hundred dollars.

Coshocton Common Pleas Court Aira Keagy & Lear

Late Chautauqua Brings Enthusiastic Stockholders Meeting

The Chautauqua Association of Coshocton held its annual stockholders meeting on Monday night with a strong turnout. President McCurdy opened, noting a report showing a net balance in the black after accounting for receipts and expenses. Directors for the ensuing year were elected, led by H. R. McCurdy as president and a slate including G. M. Gray, Alex Areward, and others.

Chautauqua Association of Coshocton Annua McCurdy Merrell Hich Ryda Elaine Chautaugi Association of Cashocton Vaughn Misa Chega Porbes Rittenhauge Or. Martin O. P McGiennis EM. Wimmer Boyd Geo S. Caton R. McCurdy Gio. M. Gray WS. Moerrett HO Mills Mo Q. Baker R. C Snyder D. H. Harnly Platty

Turmoil in Farm and Town Spars Free Speech Debates

Fragmented OCR notes describe unrest around a coop and farm life with references to investigation, executions, and warnings. Mentions of Wor and local figures imply a tense climate as residents debate control, safety, and authority in a community facing upheaval and restrictive measures.

Cent Gas for Dresden

Dresden residents face a gas price hike as Ohio Poal Supply Co announces a monthly increase. The firm explains a standard discount will be applied with a new charge for low usage, and customers will pay a higher rate per thousand cubic feet. Residents express no strong opposition to the adjustment.

Ohio Poal Supply Co Dresden Peoples’ Banking & Trusif CO Coshocton Ohio

Davis Purchases White Steamer for Canesville Trip

David Davis of Canesville bought a White Steamer with modern appliances. The chauffeur seat accommodates six to eight people. Cost about $4000. Davis traveled from Cleveland Sunday with Mrs Davis, their son James, and Samuel Siegriat, arriving home last evening after a ten hour trip.

David Davis Canesville de Chaffeur Db Davis Cleveland James Davis Samuel Siegriat

Personal notices of travel and visits across multiple towns

A chain of brief notes records Mrs LeBar returning from Saugatuck with her sister Miss Alice Hancock, and various locals such as Louis Brendel family, Floyd Smith, Ransom and Renfrew in New York, Gail Hamilton to Buckeye Lake, and many others visiting Newark, Mackinac Islands, Warren, or Cincinnati. Several attendances include farm and city visits, millinery openings, and trips to Cleveland, Niagara Falls, and Toronto, with names like Elizabeth Bachman, Francis Donahue, J. L. Slate, and C. F. Ransom appearing among frequent midwest journeys.

LeBar Saugatuck Mich Alice Hancock Mr. LeBarr Ridgeville Ind Louis Brendel Zanesville Floyd Smith Newcomerstown Co. FE. Ransom J. B. Renfrew New York Gail Hamilton Buckeye Lake Jay Abbott Fred Abbott Newark Youngstown Mackinac Islands Henry Emir Warren Phillip Hahn Baltic Charles Hahn Coshocton J. L. Slate Mohawk A. Beer New Bavaria E. BR. Eekert Aageraville Francis Donahue A. J. Miller Kansas C. R. Hamilton Miami Florida W. L. Brown Quanaville J. G. Kline C. L. Kinney Fred Af Dennison W. E. Tyter Ernest Betts William Hull TD Trost Mt Clemens Machinac Islands Jerry Wills Cincinnati Lulu Stafford Warsaw Lulu Mat Gregger West Lafayette Ella Kline Daisy Kennedy New Philadelphia Kuester Pitshueg Spaho South Seventh Street J.B. Revrew New York City Nediie Henderson Pittsbute Mary Harvey Niagara Falls Toronto Mrew A Nelie Cleveland Fresno Sindas Klein Elizabert Troesch Nurs Philadelpha Veice Jacob Morford Tom, Morford Huntington Naver J. W. Almack William Corder Russell Columbus Toledo Centrait Port Fifron Rexste Schearer Betcot Minnes Sar Eliabeth Crawford Joseph Robertson Columbia Ella Dilekey Lonmwills W. OD Tracey Hia Ali Shannon Stanfield Wela Manwilion Swihart Mise Anna Hawk Adamx Mills

Local residents listed as visitors and guests in late week notes

A string of short social notes lists guests and visits across towns. Ming Alta Hawk hosts a sister. H A Bond returns to Marion. Anna Milligan family plans a ten day outing visiting Niagara Falls Detroit and lakes up to Northern Michigan. Lena Ayres returns from vacation. Mrs Lacey Merrell travels to Monogahela Pa. Mrs J W Freese of Bellaire visits her sister C C Graham. Blanch Leidy of Tiffin visits C Reese. Charles Milligan family back from Cleveland. Julia Mackard Lillian Simpkins May Rogers visit Newcomerstown. RR Mills goes to Cleveland. John Staunton returns from Chautauqua. Dr Foster to Newcomerstown. W A Holmebaugh back from Chicago. Violet and Nike Brownfield and Minnie Miller leave for Pittsburg. Mrs W T Conley and Vera of Dresden guests at Rose Hesker Ward. Professor Dimmermath to New Philadelphia for Teachers Institute. Mrs Dummermuth to New Bedford. Mrs John Hudson of Big Prairie visiting relatives. Jacob Bretzius family guests of Sretzius. Erma Smith of Springfield Mo visiting Dr H R McCurdy. Smith and McCurdy are cousins. Mrs Frank E K Pomereney to Tyrone Pa guest of Mrs Robinson. Marguerite Parmar of Utica visits Nellie Brewer. Agnes Burns leaves for Cleveland library work. Dr and Mrs W Y Courthznt guests of Burns, depart for Millersburg before returning home to Kangas.

Anna Milligan L. G. Milligan Leda R. H. Neldon Niagara Falls Detroit Wichigan Lena Ayres Uniontown Lacey Merrell Lef Monoogahela J. W. Freese Bellaire C. C. Graham Blanch Leidy Tiffin C. Reese Charles MiLigany Russell Cleveland Juula Mackard Lillian Simpkines May Rogers Newcomerstown H. Mills John Staunton Chautauqua Dr. Foster W. OA. Hilmebaugh Chicago Violet Nike Minnie Miller Pittsburg W. T. Conley Vera Dresden Mia Rose Hesker Ward John Hesker Dimmermath New Philadelphia Teachers Institute Dummermuth New Bedford John Hudson Big Prairie Jacob Bretzius Port Fresno J. I. Sretzius Walnut Street Erma Smith Springfield H. R. McCurdy South Fourth Street Miss Smith McCurdy Frank EK Pomereney Tyrone Robinson Marguerite Parmar Utica Nellie Brewer Agnes Burns

Frank Darling Motors New Mitchell Runabout Delights Coshocton

Frank Darling introduces a new Mitchell runabout that attracts much praise. The car’s striking beauty sparks ample discussion as it graces Coshocton streets amid local excitement about arriving automobiles.

Frank Darling Mitchell Ian Ute Coshoerag

Aged Citizen Dies at Home of Daughter Near West Carlisle

Roger Anderson died at his daughter's home two miles from West Carlisle. He was eighty years old. He leaves a wife and six children. The funeral will be held tomorrow at ten oclock with interment at an unnamed local cemetery.

Roger Anderson Airs Elizabeth Bureh West Carlisle Puneral Toelock Zaches Pats

Franklin Station News Prauhlin Station Aug Slew

Local notes from Franklin and Prauhlin stations include visits and travels among residents. Families like Stacey Webenable and son Lewis, Nelie Tavis, and Mrs Geo Carter are mentioned with illness and gatherings. Senator Knox is noted for a political boom amid ongoing investigations into beverages.

Prauhlin Station Mes Stacey Webenabl Lewis Mose Nelie Tavis Canton Biss Geo Carter

Doctor Beall Leaves Colorado Hopeful Move to Rifle

About a month ago Dr Beall received a flattering offer of interest in a private hospital at Rifle Colorado. His recent western trip confirmed the deal and his family will move in a few weeks. Rifle is a bustling progressive town supplying a large territory with rich soil and strong fruit production. Dr Beall a new Coshocton physician had a good practice here and friends regret his departure.

de. Beall Rife Colorado Dangor Rifle Rocky Mountain Beall Coshoetom

Bridge Foundation Contract Awarded for Jug River Route

George Bock awarded the contract to construct masonry foundations for a 45 foot toll bridge over the Jug river at Williamson West Virginia on the state Kentucky line. Abutments rise ee feet high, two concrete steel piers between 45 and 50 feet high, and four concrete pedestals. D F Somers to start operations Friday. tools to be shipped tomorrow.

George Bock Jug River Williamson W. Va Kentucky D. F. Somers

Reunion plan for List and Sith regiments at Coshocton

Members of the List O. V. V. L. organize a reunion at Coshocton on September 19. Program includes headquarters at the M. EB. ch area, a nine o clock ARR, songs by Moler and Markley, dinner at 11 50, business meeting at 1, Camp Fire, and supper at four. Several from New Philadelphia expected to attend. the event recalls Civil War era memories.

List O. V. V. L Coshocton M. EB. Ch Old Auditorium Walnut and Fourth Streets M. Sharp Judge Nicholas George Moller Canal Lewisville Miss Moler David Markley Captain Moore W. C. Sullivan New Philadelphia

Big Picnic at New Bedford Planned With Music and Food

A community announcement urges attendance at the big picnic in New Bedford next Saturday all day and evening. The event features a band, choir, amusements, and refreshments in the woods. The note also mentions a Coshocton library excursion to Cleveland last Thursday attended by about twenty residents.

New Builford

Suit Filed For Title In Common Pleas Court

Flora Richeson filed a suit in the Common Pleas court against Fisherine Richerson to gain title. Geo Roche and FR Munt represent the plaintiff as the case proceeds in the legal action.

Flora Richeson Common Pleas Court Agalivat Fiserine Richerson Gathet Geo Roche FR. Munt

Markets and Prices Across Wheat Flour Meat and Cattle

Market notes show mixed prices for wheat oats flour and produce with regional receipts from Chicago Cleveland Cincinnati and New York. Livestock values for cattle calves sheep and hogs are listed by grade with No 2 red wheat corn and oats futures noted alongside export cattle prices and local wholesale retail ranges.

A. G. Ralston Chicago East Buffalo Cleveland Pitteburg Mike Fa Bacon New York Calla Tej Penns Nia

M C and T Traction Starts This Fall

The Muskingum Tuscarawas and Coshocton line will likely begin construction this fall as finances firm up after farmers seek 25000 for rights of way. Officials report little crowding and financing nearly complete while rail bonds remain weak. The new traction should boost business in Zanesville by opening virgin agricultural and mineral valleys.

Cleveland Coshocton M. C. & T. Traction Traction Zanesville Zanesville News

Aged Woman Ellen Miskimen Buried at Rest

An obituary noting Ellen Miskimen, grandmother of Mrs. Ellen Cline, laid to rest after a lengthy illness. Also mentions Mahala Haslip buried, age 75, with kidney trouble dropsy, leaving three children. Local events include a quarterly meeting. Rev Mossip urged delegates to return next year. Nearby residents and travels noted for multiple names and places.

Mahala Haslip Mossip Anna Welker Fresno James

County Commissioners Meet to Approve Bills

County auditors and commissioners met to approve bills with the largest item at 853.88 to Torecarawas Childrens Home for care of dependent children. Several minor charges were listed, notes say balance and office entries trace back nearly two years.

Torecarawas Falnce Randlea

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