Ohio News and Gossip From A Busy Era
A fragmentary Ohio newspaper page notes social and political chatter. It mentions efforts to aid clerks during Christmas, observations on police and illicit alcohol, and remarks on Governor Harmon and Bryan era politics. Uncle Joe Newton’s golden wedding is announced in Newark. The piece hints at labor union tensions and election debates with Keefe’s controversy and Gompers’ ideas, alongside warnings about illicit alcohol and enforcement.
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Joe Newton
Hts
Newark
the Times
Joe Ia
Ohio
Bng
J. Keefe
Loveshoremen’s Union
Gompers
Bryan
Keefe
Immigration Bureau
Roosevalt
Loch
Tafta
Coshocton National Bank Ad Promises Safe Banking
The Coshocton National Bank Cor at Main and 4th offers capital and surplus of 110000. The officers emphasize the security of depositors' funds and promise sound banking methods. M. Q. Baker, president. T. L. Montgomery, cashier. M. B. Smith, assistant cashier sign.
Licking county vote tilts dry as Ohio counties go wet
The article notes officials will enforce the law, presses the dry victory in Licking County with a large dry majority in Jerusalem Monroe, while other precincts like Sodom and Gomorrah abstain. It cites judges challenging county option legality and mentions bankers and editors amid the broader wet dry debate across Ohio.
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Jerusalem
Monroe
Sodom
Gomorrah
Tyre
Sidon
Give Gov Harmon A Chance To Govern Ohio
Readers urge Governor Harris to withhold appointments until Judge Harmon takes office to ensure a fair, thorough cleanup of state offices. The piece praises Harmon as capable, honest, and deserving of a chance while warning against tying his hands with obstructive confirmations. It underscores the need for an open investigation of state affairs and accountability after years of Republican control.
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Judge Harmon
Ohio
Pattizan
Harmon
Harris
Senate
Caan
Zanesville
City education urged as duty for better citizenship
The writer argues that higher education may be essential for good citizenship, noting that in city life it seems imperative. Boys who must work to support families deserve serious consideration from school officers to pursue such education.
Night schools offer education for working youth and men
The piece praises night schools as a remedy for working boys and men who must labor by day. It notes an opening attendance of 159 and argues education should be permanent, practical, and extended beyond summer months to provide rudimentary schooling in common English and business subjects.
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Licking County
Zanesville
Coshociia
iJeking County
Teddy's Civil Service Postmasters Debate
The piece derides Roosevelt's civil service order for postmasters as a political reward system and argues for exam-based fitness. It contrasts a modern, efficient manager ideal with the current practice and cites Grosvenor and Champ Clark on tariffs, wool, and trusts, calling for honest accountability in postings and tariffs.
New Clerk Catone Haas Joins Kirby's Store Staff
Miss Catone Haas has taken a position at Kirby's store, serving as clerk until the holiday season ends. The announcement notes a temporary appointment and ongoing staffing plans.
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Catone Haas
Kirby's
Othe Helidaye
County Eyes Road Change After Viewers Report
County commissioners held two readings on the viewers report examining a proposal to alter the West Harrison Boulevard lower trend in Clark Township. The action follows a viewer's examination of the road project and outlines next steps for possible modifications or implementation.
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Clark
Probate Court Appoints Guard for Isabel Wagner Heirs
In probate court Wood Wagner is named guardian of the heirs of Isabel Wagner. Roger Taaman of Coneaville has been ill with typhoid fever for the past few weeks but is improving.
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Wood Wagner
Guardran
Isabel Wagner, de Cea
Roger Taaman
Coneaville
Impr
Licking County Dry Vote Reshapes Ohio Bar Scene
Early returns showed Newark and surrounding townships voting dry while Granville and several smaller towns stayed dry. The statewide tally indicated 57 dry counties and eight wet with multiple counties awaiting votes into December and January, signaling a broad shift as saloons exit from numerous communities.
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Coshocton
Licking County
Holmes County
Columbus
Canton
Panhandle
Two River
West Virginia
Times
Newark
McCoy in a Runaway Near Adamaville
J M McCoy of Coshocton visited Adamaville on Friday and suffered a short runaway on the Rieger hill returning with a load of pop. The team ran loose, the wagon overturned, empty bottles scattered, and McCoy was dragged briefly before stopping the horses. Snow on the hill is blamed for crowding the teams.
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Adamaville
Ohio
J. M. McCoy
Coshocton
McCoy
Six Year Old boy Dropsy and Oak Grove News
Six year old Freddy leaneda suffers dropsy while Oak Grove notes a community week. Enthusiastic Grangers left Oak Grove Tuesday for Columbus to attend the State Grange. Nearby youths gathered at Joshua Storm's home Tuesday evening to dance and socialize amid local visits and family news.
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Nec
Oak Grove
Columbus
State
Joshua Storm
Melvin Park
Trunway
Wyle
Fresnogrange
Jacob Schumaker
Beast
Canal Lewisville
Seth ‘Bnyder
Bob Swigert
McFarland
Oeeday
Freddy
Mra
Leaneda Very
Dropey
Abert Stingel
Sugar Crotk
John Stingel
Nelo Murphey
Tares
Veett
Pennsylvania
Toureday
Der
Kanens
Chicago and regional market summaries from December 9
Wheat and corn prices across Chicago and Toledo with bids on oats and mixed grains. Cattle and hog markets show steady to mixed shifts with beef, stockers, and feeders varying. Regional notes include Cleveland cattle prices, Ohio hogs and sheep data, and Cincinnati grain and livestock quotes.
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Chicago
Cleveland
Pennsylvania
Delaine
Kentucky
Indiana
Cincinnati
Our Toyland Sale Highlights Inexpensive China and Lamps
A promotional note touts the largest line of popular priced china and parlor lamps in the area. It mentions knickknacks from nickel and ten cents to hand painted lines, with a wide range of cups, saucers, plates, bowls, trays, and decorative items offered at record breaking prices.
Commissioners may let Mill Creek road contract soon
Special road district officials contemplate awarding next Saturday the contract to rebuild the Mill Creek road from the canal bridge to the Mill Creek bridges about a half mile long. The road has been in frightful condition this fall after heavy hauling. They recently authorized improvements to this stretch and a thousand foot portion of the Canal Lewisville road.
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Special Road District
Mill Creek
Canal Bridge
Lewisville Road
Poet to Return With Flowers from Querneey County
Poet Jos. K. Hall to return with flowers after a month visiting old friends in the city. He will stay with his bachelor brother in a Bat mainy miles from a pudfic road. Hall plans spring return with flowers and urges residents to welcome nonconformist buildings to improve the county town.
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Jos. K. Hall
Querneey County
Pudfic
Joe
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