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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1908
Page
5
The State Commissioner of Public Schools prepared questions to test mental qualifications of persons lacking poetic or eloquent prowess for public school teaching. This list was submitted at the county examination for elementary school certificates held December 5, 1908.
A set of physiology prompts covering first aid for fainting burns and poisoning, respiration with five aiding organs, spinal column facts, functions of iris lacteals fibrin tendons veins, nutrition food values including fruits eggs and milk, definition of nutrition and its components, liver location and two functions, structure and position of mucous membrane, effects of alcohol on taste liver and kidney, properties and sources of nicotine.
A set of ten literature prompts asking for examples of Shakespeare categories, Ivanhoe authorship and hero, Swift works and contemporaries, Defoe’s writer traits and remembered work, attribution of classic titles, American writers alive with Tennyson, productions by various authors, the American realistic school of novels, Cambridge Poets quotation task, and suitable selections for elementary and high school study.
A set of history prompts asking when where and by whom the flat French exploration occurred in America and which nations could hold mastery of the continent. It requests explanations of colonial government forms before the Revolution and statements on Benedict Arnold Paul Jones Mad Anthony Wayne and General Marion. It also covers the Monroe Doctrine its occasion ten eminent statesmen with their ideas Reconstruction from North and South viewpoints ten Ohioans who gave distinguished service and how presidents are elected starting from being mentioned plus the duties of the prosecuting attorney.
Examiners set an oral examination in reading to assess comprehension skills. Officials announce the test will evaluate reading strategy, fluency, and interpretive analysis across passages.
The set asks about sone width under axis tilts of 18 and 35 degrees. It then queries glacier and iceberg formation, why polar expeditions focus on the north, natural causes behind Britain’s growth and prosperity, and identification of islands San Jean Kingston Bantiage Port au Pricet with their precise pronunciation and spelling.
The fragment asks to name the principal drainage systems of South America and the highland systems of Aula, identify articles of commerce forming the basis of our commercial relations with Canada, and determine with what six retirees the study of geography may be conveniently correlated.
Grammar questions focus on singular and plural forms possessives apposition case analysis sentence parsing comparative directions for adjectives and adverbs complex sentences with relatives and conjunctions verb forms including progressive tense negatives and interrogatives plus several sentence corrections and approvals.
The item lists ten instructional prompts on theory versus practice, manual training, district course of study, compulsory attendance rules, written work value and limits, teacher certification paths, and pedagogical correctness of the motto We aim to do by doing.
A set of arithmetic prompts covers divisors rates interest fractions and unit pricing. Questions include defining divisor common divisor greatest common divisor root and power and computing water content from weights. It asks to solve problems on taro numbers rate of discount comparing offers interest rate time value of money and basic stock and corporation terms with insolvency and note discount scenarios.
A note states that writing quality will be judged from the manuscript in orthography. It emphasizes careful spelling and accurate transcription of the source text for evaluation.
A mix of spelling and pronunciation questions for 6th grade style drills. Topics include diacritical marks, suffix meanings such as ism less eer ACCOUs, pronunciation versus enunciation, distinguishing sounds, and spelling practice for a long list of challenging words. The passage also notes Aleppo population figures and quotes showing misused dialogue.
Newark reports Mrs Calvin Miller, wife of a B and O baggage master, instantly killed at Godar Meet crossing by Panhandie train No 2% while en route to recruit voters for the Ideal option in Linking county erection. A noted temperance worker, she was active among railroad families and dedicated to the cause despite the fatal accident. The tragedy cast gloom over dry workers who vowed renewed vigor in her memory.
Driller F R McKee expects to begin drilling the fifth Birds Run field well this week and have it ready to drill into before year end. The fourth bore yielded none of paying gas or oil, though the Birds Run Co members remain confident of substantial returns from their holdings. An experienced oil man from Pittsburgh recently charted the field and placed Birds Run and Otsego at the central location.
A fragmented Fresno article lists lodge elections including Woodmen Counsellor W F Parks and many officers such as Geo Wyler Treasurer J B Hamilton and Miss Corinna Daugherty as Lecturer. It notes movement of John Ford to Plainfield and local happenings like a burn injury and church meetings ahead of Christmas events.
A long obituary notes the death of John W. Hillegas a descendant of one of the nation’s early treasurers. Born 1832 he married twice and left eight children with his first wife. He lived in Cadiz and Hopedale then spent time with his daughter before dying after a short illness. The story links his family to Revolutionary era figures and mentions local ties to Coshocton County and the Hillegas and related families.
An eight decade old immigrant, Daniel Tochenbraught, was found unconscious in his yard three miles above Chill and died Sunday evening after garalyais, failing to regain facilities. Born in Dehibenhausen Prussia he came to America at age 24, married Sarah Humickhouse in Canal Tever 1851, later widowed, then remarried to Miss Sheppel. Only one survivor remains, Daniel Tochenbraught of port of Chill.
Victor Wentz 33, cashier at First National Bank Canal Dover, and Miss Alice Holliger 23, Columbus, were found dead at Bellwood fan Tara resort east of Columbus. Coroner cites asphyxiation from an open gas stove. Wentz family prominent in Canal Dover. Wentz was a 32 degree Mason and Shriner. Holliger’s mother an invalid, family formerly lived at Vohrichevilte, Ohio.
Suit filed against Coshocton County stockholder and third arrest in Columbus as bankers Littick and Kapner face bonds. Dresden figures tie up bail, while Pettyman’s arrest and release unfold. Defendants plan to mount a strong defense amid possible separate trials. Farthing seeks recovery in related bank actions involving Pike Township stockholders and a 1907 interest claim.
A crowd from this area traveled to Canton on Saturday for Pennsy land office business and 40 residents joined. The township school board met Saturday afternoon. Neldenhauser Leighninger contracting firm moves to Ginton to begin work on a new school house. R A McClure returned from Columbus. he is a U S juror. Local residents visited and worked in various towns. several names and farms are referenced. A party of eight left for Columbus to attend the state meeting of the Opto Star Grange. W. E. Weygand, judge elect from Wooster, arrived to study local judicial matters ahead of February term.
The December bureau report valuing the corn crop at 100,029,716 bushels notes a larger output than 1907 with favorable conditions in many state areas. Wheat prospects show a slight decline for next year. corn acreage is 2,800,095 with an average yield of 36.9 bushels per acre. Livestock and apples show mixed but generally satisfactory conditions.
County commissioners on Tuesday appointed a committee from each town to oversee burial arrangements for fallen veterans in Chederaa and nearby areas. The list includes Adams Dolin Thong Banks Gaford Hyton Daugherty Thomas Soutth White Eyes Robet Hamilton Deeds Parks Crawford William Bath Crile Lorena Abbott etc. The named men are instructed to attend to duties or appoint substitutes if unable to serve. The document preserves names across many towns and notes multiple family lineages among the fallen.
Court records show Kale mule in Lapp va Hiner ruled on. Demurrers in Schlarh versus Scblege overruled. In Kennedy versus Shryock et al the case is continued at plaintiff's cost. parties to recover costs at this term of court.
In a probate court session Samuel Hebern was adjudged in pane Monday morning and will be taken to the Malachian asylum by Sheriff Browning. Hebern previously faced charges and was at the county infirmary. His mind has deteriorated, he has wandered, and Superintendent Lennon reports ongoing trouble.
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