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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1907
Page
7
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A garbled 19th century style note discusses dolls and a fear of a mysterious Todd Hear, blaming race death fears on a toy and praising a toy man who shifts girls from teddy bears to dolls. The piece hints at societal alarm and shifting affection toward dolls as a solution.
A Times letter from J Wayne Hofman of Lakinyeatte Calo asserts his health improves in milder climate caused by influenza era. Hofman recalls years of service in town before compelled to relocate by fire risk, noting Manville Fire Extinguishers as a profitable business with weekly earnings advertised.
A local republican paper critiques how county Auditor Randles and staff administer oaths. It argues oath authority rests with statutes and cites Ohio law, urging readers to consult the statutes to understand proper official duties. The piece condemns harsh partisan criticism while defending the auditor’s lawful actions and duties.
Mrs Elizabeth Grace by her attorney W E Merrel files for divorce from John W Grace alleging marriage in 1894 two minor children Russell 13 and John 7 Emma Curtis named as co respondent husband habitually drunk and unfaithful plus charges of abuse including beating choking and driving family out into the cold custody alimony and child custody sought the family residing in Hardsible.
The eastern county border bridge near Newcomerstown is near completion with only the final span to finish the high water road to the Hardesty estate. Contractors have finished the river channel work and are advancing the extra bridge span while accelerating earthwork along the riverbank. Officials predict the bridge may open to travel by mid next week if weather holds.
Coshocton judge and New Philadelphia Daily Times report Officer Jackson of the Coshocton Humane Society will move to New Philadelphia in December to begin field work. He brings strong credentials, helped draft the Lybarger bill, and has a record of successful prosecutions without an attorney. He and his fiancée Ms. Kling will relocate to Cleveland after marriage and assume new duties in the county society network.
Miss Vna Stotkom of Coshocton wed Edward Kling of Cleveland in a ceremony at 8 o clock. Rev Yeager of the German Lutheran church performed the rites. A note adds Brockum J is the youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Martin.
The notice lists taxation rates for Cooper County with state and county levies. It cites taxary amounts for school districts, roads, and the Children's Home, detailing percentages and cents per dollar for communications and public services.
Report from Frazeysburg area notes oil and gas prospects within twelve miles, with wells nearby and potential for exploration. Local officials expect assessments as drilling decisions unfold, amid regional activity and awaiting project outcomes.
The notice directs payment of the first half by December 26 1907 and the second half by June 20 1908 with 1.5 percent daily penalties on delinquencies. Real estate 1 percent, personal property penalties not remittable by treasurer. Delinquent last Rhine taxes due by December 20 1907 or face public sale on the third Tuesday in January 1908. Taxpayers urged to pay December tax with June tax to avoid penalties and to verify owner name on the treasurer's books. The treasurer's office will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with reminder notices necessary for clerical duties.
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