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Newspaper

Coshocton Weekly Times

Location

Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1908

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Glass Factory Worker Loses Three Fingers in Saw Accident

D S Wilde an employee of the Coa hoctan Glass Co. was badly hurt when the index second and third fingers of his left hand were lopped off by a circular saw. The incident occurred about 10 30 am as he was cutting lumber. He was taken to Dr Pomeremna for treatment. Wilde, from Beaver Falls Pa, had lived on Sixteenth Street with his wife and ten children.

D. S. Wilde Coa@hoctan Glass Co Wilde Cosherton Beaver Falla

Death claims D G Manthell Marvel author Donald Grant Mitchell

New Haven Conn December 16 Donald Grant Mitchell 84 the well known author who wrote under the pen name Marvelwood died at his Edgewood home Marvelwood after an illness dating from an August attack of acute indigestion.

New Haven Conn Donald Grant Mitchell Tk Marvel Marvelwood Edgewood

Bids for Clow buildings and bids to be let

Sup C A Aland of the Clow plant will go to Chicago late this week to witness when the contracts for the new factory buildings south of town are let. Bids will come in shortly and two or three days of engineer work will be needed to tabulate and judge them for quality and satisfaction.

Sup. C. A. Aland Chcago corps of engineers

Wiggins Succeeds "Daddy" in Tuscarawas Township

Jeffries Riley Wiggins appointed constable in Tuscarawas township to replace the late William Jeffries who served for decades in the office. The change places Wiggins as new local law officer succeeding a long-time official.

Riley Wiggins Tuscarawas township William Jeffries

Brother Will Take Care of Dear Harry

Mesley now called Dear Harry was badly hurt in the Cassitagam mine weeks ago and will move to Youngstown with his brother who arrives today. Fire escapes not located as Inspector Beeton departs Wednesday evening leaving the Quoutley building owners to decide on fire exit placements.

Harry tarry Mesley Deat Harry ihure Casstiguam minee Coshocton Youngstown L. W. Beeton

Visits Sister After Twenty Three Years Reunion in Coshocton

Findley Sickles of Bridgewater arrived Tuesday night for a reunion with his sisters Mrs. Charles Religie and Mrs. Anson Sorich of Coshocton and Mrs. Frank Sours of Warx. It is the first time in twenty three years that any of his sisters have seen him. Sickles, once a child, was sent west after his mother died to live with an uncle. Last June Mrs. Sours wrote to Bridgewater post mistress inquiries about him. An immediate response led to the present gathering. Sickles is engaged in farming and will probably stay in Coshocton County until spring.

Findley Sickles Bridgewater Coshocton Charles Religie Anson Sorich Frank Sours Warx Dinisters Sickle west Sours Bridgewate Sickles Cosheeton County

Medley Defends Actions in County Pitining Dispute

The case Medley v. the county commissioners opens with claims that the contract for piling work was valid and properly executed under instructions from Benton Davis. Plaintiffs allege the defense seeks to shift fault, while Defense argues Medley’s work was improper and overpaid. Attorneys Merrell Adams Voorhees represent the plaintiffs. McDowell and Jas. Glenn for the defense. The trial before Judge Mansfield began Wednesday with statements about piling cuts during 1904 and accepted hard substance blocking piling.

Medley va Mansfield Benton Davis Medley S. Merrell J. C. Adams Bart Voorhees McDowell Jas. Glenn George Lite Isaac Cox Henry Nortin Henry Wyle Harmon Kager Cyrus ‘Ghannon Jas. McDonald Geo. Compton Jas. Fleming Thos Robson Chas. Loos Wm. Overtilt Meryell Newcomerstown tesheta Davia ia ike Toanene pondible Mr. Merrell

Uncover Big Defalcation at Somersworth Bank

Washington Dec 16 A defalcation of eighty five thousand dollars has been discovered in the First National bank of Somersworth New Hampshire The cashier has been arrested and the bank examiner is in possession of records and funds pending investigation

Wasnhington First National bank Somersworth N. H

Observe Natal Day of Lincoln Centenary Planned

February 12 1909 marks Lincoln birth centennial to be noted by pupils of the Coshotun schools per Supt Bryant announcement. No definite arrangements yet.

Lincoln Coshoctun Supt Bryant

Weather summary for the week ending December 12

The week ending December 12 recorded a high of 43 degrees on Saturday and a low of 16 on Monday. Observations by government observer L. C. Ganertatelder show one cloudy day, three partly cloudy days, and three clear days. Rainfall totaled about 0.94 to 1.00 inch.

L. C. Ganertatelder Twasom

Mysterious One Dollar Letter At Pearl Post Office

A coin card was mailed to The Times from the Pearl post office on Tuesday. No paper accompanied the money and the sender’s name remains unknown. The Times holds the money and requests the sender reveal their identity.

Pearl pret The Times teh

Violence ends Castro's rule in Caracas uprising

Caracas reports a public uprising against President Castro with mobs sweeping through the city and damaging property of his supporters. Martial law is declared and authorities indicate Castro's regime is likely finished, with no foreign nationals harmed.

Caracas Venezuela Castro

Water Struck at Clow Factory Artesian Well

Water was struck in the artesian well at the Clow factory at 38 feet. Three feet of water rose in the hole. Drillers will bore five more feet into the sand to secure five or six feet of water. The well should not run dry in dry weather, promising a good supply after months of drought.

atte

Jury chosen quickly in Hains murder trial in Queens

A jury of twelve men was selected in four court sessions to try Thornton J. Hales for the killing of publisher William E. Anna at Bayside Yacht Club. District Attorney Darrin leads the prosecution as witnesses begin, with a water tank and miniature models set to illustrate the scene for jurors.

american Press Telegram New York Thornton J. Hales William E. Annia Peter C. Haina Bayside Yacht club Thornton tennis Havig fatis Queens county Crane talesmen Darrin sopsuime tris Tron manikins maring Hester Hains witnenes

Bryan Gains Million Votes Over Parker

New York December 16 The final official vote totals by state show Taft 7 637 676 Bryan 6 393 182 Debs 447 651 Chafin 241 252 Hincen 83 186 Watson 33 871 Gilhaus 15 421 total 14 852 219 The national tally exceeds the 1904 election by 1 041 631 votes.

American Press Telegram New York Michigan Taft Bryan Debs Chafin Hincen Watson Gilhaus Socialist Labor

Schott Receives Assembly Call for Oath

Representative elect Schott, notified by Gov Hav ing, will take the oath of office at ten o clock Monday January fourth when the Ohio General Assembly convenes. One commission issued for the representative. Schott simply shows his certificates of election.

Schott Ohio General Assembly icht county board of elections

Octogenarian Plaintiff Struggles in Local Court Fight

Joe Wilton, an eighty year old man, sues Bert Carr and Frank Carr of Linton township in Winwood court alleging attempts to provoke a breach of peace by calling him names. Contabs Riley Wiggle to bring Shemem Ingo to court. Penrgy officials listed here with names Fitters Teestey on Duntoge.

Joe Wilton Bera Carr Prank Carr Linton ila bambed Riley Shemem Ingo PENRGY anteront Trin Mester W. A. Le Vow Fitters Teestey Duntoge

Gov Johnson Fails To Keep Engagement

Absent minded Gov Johnson of Minmesta disappoints a crowd of three teens. The errant official, expected to speak at a local event, did not appear, leaving attendees unsettled and prompting questions about his schedule and reliability.

JOHNSON Gov. Johnson Minmesta

President Tightens Lese Majeste Doctrine Claims

Drake and WA Smith of Advertising Specialty Co plan to lease the North Third Street old Catholic church site in Coshocton for new quarters. They intend to establish there within 48 hours after year start and continue novelty advertising and job work from Mesa Street base. The two firms, though small now, are expected to grow into substantial industrial additions to Coshocton.

Blood. Drake Advertising Specialty Co WA Smith North Third street Charles Weaver posible The Advertising Specialty Co Central hall Mesa street Sauth

Davies Buys Schlah Store to Form Davies Furniture Co

W J Davies completed the purchase of Will iam a Schlah's furniture business on Wednesday. Davies will inventory stock that night and assume control Thursday morning. The firm will operate as Davies Furniture Co in the Thompson building, with a lease on the Rue building. Joe Thiel remains with the new firm while Schlahs plan a western move. Mrs Davlen and son Gottbart will join Davies in Canton.

W. J. Davies Williama Schlah Davies Davies Furniture Co Thompson buiilding Thompson Coshocton Wheelng & Lake Erie wetall ciy Mra. Davlen Guttbart Canton Schieh Joe Thiel

Greenwich Bank Robbery Ends in Fatal Gunfight

In Greenwich Ohio on February 16 a fatal shooting occurred when Marshal Clyde Wood and five men clashed as they attempted to loot the First National and Farmers' banks. One man was killed and the marshal was likely fatally wounded in the early morning gunfight.

Greenwich, O Bee Clyde Wood First National Farmers’ banks Greenwich

Night school aims to admit only those unable to attend day sessions

The principal insists evening classes will serve pupils who cannot attend daytime school. He warns against using night classes to remove overage students for work. The school will resume January 4.

Bryaant Vine

Buker Mashes Finger At Star Hotel Incident

Walter Baker of the Star hotel treated for a painful finger injury on a Tuesday morning. Immediate care was given and no serious damage anticipated. Separate item notes a note from December about a planned marriage and a suspected clandestine wedding involving Marie Herberth and Paw Martin. Investigation suggests a motive tied to a marriage remakes dream and family concerns.

Walter Baker Star hotel Bucyrus Paw Mies Marie Herberth Martin Adrian Wich woldlag

Fire Laddies Seek Pool Table Purchase

The Volunteer Fire Department plans to buy a pool table at the Central station to provide amusement for its members. Ten members per company, forty total, are expected at a meeting tonight at seven.

eich company

New Law Regulates Births Deaths and Registrations

The new statute requiring registration of births and deaths takes effect next Sunday December 20. Authorities have maintained death and funeral records so the change mainly adds birth record duties for registrars and undertakers.

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Home Guards Elect Officers After Festive Selection

The Home Guards held their regular celebration naming officers including Paul Cole and Carence Clemens as councilors, George Haumgard, Mrs. C. M. Bible as chaplain and secretary Benewt Fitch. Officers to be sworn in January 14 with Rev Dr. Dewey leading choir services in Grace? parish.

Paul Cole Carence Clemens Conncillor Mible Vice Correillor George Haumgard Chapkdin Mra C. M. Bible S ecretary Benewt Fitch Treasre C. Wisenhurs Parema Comiuctor J. B. Matthews Inner Shield Ed McMillen Onter Binfeld Sam Eliott George Feumrardier Capain Dentee Bam J. B. Metorews

Pulitzer Defends Himself Amid Roosevelts Attack

The World replies to President Roosevelt's special message to Congress, defending its impartial coverage of the Panama affair. It condemns attempts to curb press freedom, vows full truth through inquiry, and accuses Roosevelt of bulldozing judges and slurring private citizens while asserting steadfast commitment to a free press.

New York Roodeevelt congress Roosevelt United States Panama Pulitner citisene Great Britain John Adams Federalist party America Roonavelt Mr. Roosevelt Theodore Roosevelt PoUpepMpey

Out of Town Shoppers Parade Through Nearby Towns

A fragment lists numerous area shoppers visiting from Coneshire Wills of Conse wile Mr and Mrs Robert Gault Weet Carlisle Mrs Laura Biggs leleta Me J M Feltom leleta Mrs W C McGanly West Bed Jueg Mrs Delia Clare Kilbook Mrs Nell Barrett Mohawk Mr and Mrs Freak Sengenieer and son Clarenes Newcomerstown ys Yorn 4B Young Waleending Mrs H HM Gest Warene Mrs Laure Peps Newse

Clyde Wheeler Coneshire Douglas Wills Consewile Robert Gault Weet Carlisle Mhea Laura Biggs leleta J. M. Feltom W. C. McGanly West Bed Jueg Delia Clare Kilbook Nell Barrett Freak Sengenieer Clarenes Newcomerstown Young Waleending H. HM Gest Warene Laure Peps

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Rae Wik Sixteenth street DEATH D. G. MANTCHELL Wiggins Daddy”. Jeffries American Presse Telegram Parker Drake and Smith Schlah Buker HOME GUARDS DEWEY Combiaige &. B Grece if Pulitzer OUT BHOPPERS
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