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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1908
Page
2
A chaotic sale ad lists roasters bakers rosters carving sets and knives with prices from 7c to 8 per dozen. It touts plated knives forks bone handles carving sets and china at low prices urging readers to act fast before stock runs out.
The defense rested at noon after a week of courtroom proceedings detailing testimony from experts including Dr Muizier and witnesses Jacob Cut snail Samuel Albert and Geo Fer gen. The tense trial adjourned for the day as proceedings paused.
Report from George Shoeidon treasurer of the Republican national committee shows 12,430 contributors donated 1,579,078.27 to the campaign fund. Notable donors include P Taft in Cincinnati 110,000 Union League New York 84,777 Union League Philadelphia 22,500 Andrew Carnegie New York 20,000 J P Morgan New York 20,000 and many others from New York Washington Michigan and Missouri.
The Lenhart trial proceedings include testimony about abuse and threats within the Lenhart home. Prosecutors depict a pattern of coercion while defense argues low mental capacity and absence of voluntary statements. The judge and witnesses recount admissions, open window observations, and cross examinations as the case unfolds.
Roy Johnson and Mary Slater, popular in Adamsville, eloped to Covington Kentucky a week ago and were secretly married. News leaked yesterday and both acknowledged the marriage in Kentucky's Gretna Green. The bride is F. M. Sister's daughter of Monroe township with the groom's home near Adamsville.
In Coshocton the poultry center is highlighted with festive plans and gatherings. Local families including Owens, Cochran, Stuttes, and others prepare Thanksgiving dinners and visits, while merchants note strong shipment activity to Newark and nearby towns. A holiday display of meat and produce is planned at the new market, with residents hosting guests from area communities.
Clows cut the foundry department at the Newcomerstown plant citing plans to build new Coshoocconsin works. About 150 workers lose jobs, with some to be reassigned to construction at the site, while operations continue at Newcomerstown on reduced force until the Coshootus plant opens.
Columbus reports Chan Mon Chon Chan Lee Fong of Columbus and Chan Kong Yue of Cleveland as Chinese Ohio representatives sent a cable to U S Minister Rockhill in Peking urging the execution of Yuan Shikai for poisoning Emperor Kwangsu. The message was abbreviated by the minister due to red tape and relayed through diplomatic channels.
Captain Gus Cramer keeper of the Toledo harbor lighthouse and his assistant Fred Delaney were burned when a can of alcohol exploded during fog signal operation. They drifted eight hours in Maumee bay before help reached them. Captain Cramer suffered severe burns to his right arm.
Tornadoes swept through western and northwestern Arkansas on November 24 destroying homes and severing communications. At Piney, two people died and others were injured. London and Berryville reported fatalities and heavy damage. A 100 yard swath cut through Wallerville and Jethro, with Mulberry fatalities and property losses estimated around $25,000 plus broader district damage and missing reports.
The wedding of Mian Meda Ramites of Bethlehem township to Calvin Iackerson of Cooperfale occurred at Rev. Hamilton’s home on Fourth Street on Saturday afternoon. The couple, popular young professionals, were applauded by family and friends as they began their married life together. A reception followed amid light decor and warm wishes for the newlyweds.
Laporte Ind Nov 24 The Lamphere murder trial closes as the defense argues Gunness alive July 9 and alibi evidence. Lamphere unlikely to testify. Officials doubt the Chicago letter signers and the Walker Street clue from Michigan City.
County Clerk Charles f h Balen subpoenaed to produce at the Standard Of hearing In New York found that the documents have mysteriously disappeared. Among the missing are affidavits by Standard Off chiefs including John D Rockefeller and Oliver H Payne. Also missing is a petition from 1880 by Standard 64 to eliminate William Senofield.
Local readers discuss two major concerns shaping life in the county. Interest centers on a political question regarding the next president and the rise of a health remedy called Root Juice, which claims wide benefits for digestion, liver and kidney function, and overall vitality. Parish drugstores promote its purported cures to eager customers.
In common pleas court the action of Commercial National Bank vs Reading has been dismissed at the cost of the plaintiff without prejudice. Sherman Reed and Thos Patterson vs John Eisener the plaintiff failed to file an amended petition and the case is dismissed at his cost. In the Clank cemetery case A J Bucklew vs David Frederick et al the plaintiff has filed answer to the answer of the defendant. In the Duquesne Cigar Co vs B J Mattier the defendant has filed answer.
Local market listings show prime dry goods cattle and fat steers with prices ranging around 6 to 7 dollars per hundredweight. Heifers cows calves and lambs are quoted, with slight regional variations across cities including Cleveland and Toledo. Prices reflect typical ranges for cattle, sheep, and hogs and include various grades and weights.
A garbled tax ledger lists multiple levies in Franklin Roche and Tuscarawas areas. It references Richard Clark treasurer, Cowdon mix, and enumerates funds such as Common School Fund, Public Works, Children's Aid, Bridge Fund, Indian Soldiers Fund, Road Fund, and an additional levy for road improvements.
Report on the examination of Coshocton County Treasury, Ohio. Summary covers total cash, latent assets, and concluding balances. Notes unclear due to damaged text but records indicate financial status and discrepancies to be resolved.
The body of John Barrow, a river van worker, was found in the Allegheny River. Police say he was murdered after going missing Saturday night with about $600 in his possession. Barrow lived in Hockingport. three crew members of the steamboat W. T. Bragt are detained.
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