Death claims two county residents in wake of attack
J L Harrah of Warsaw dies at forty after an attack, survived by two brothers in Texas and two sisters in Bedford and Nellie. Wife and many relatives mourn as services by the Warsaw Masons and a Presbyterian church funeral follow at Valley View cemetery. Fred Rohrig of Wilke Creek dies suddenly at 55 from blood poisoning, just weeks after marriage to Mrs Joseph Salvin. Funeral at Zion Lutheran Church follows from the home to Wilke Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrah
J. L. Harrah
Warsaw
Be Ae Herrah
Weeley
Josep
Texas
Mra
Anne Clark
W. Bedford
John Hart
Nellie
Glenwexxl
Oliver
Water
James
Clarence
Mabel
Edgar Callahan
Coghonton
Watsaw Mecombees
Bia Fuera
Warsaw Presbyterian Church
Keith
Valley View Cemetery
Fred Roahrig
Fred Roshrig
Wilke Creek
Dala Tars
Wila Creek
Sunnday
Reading
Joseph Salvin
Daughers
Wills
Voorhees
Wills Creek
Jon. Bala
Adams Millg
Stacey Bala
Conesyville
Zion Lutheran Church
Trying to Quash Indictments in Dresden Bank Cases
In Columbus a federal court heard arguments by Henry J. Booth for C. Littick and Thomas Powell for James R. Prettyman of First National Dresden bank. They sought to quash grand jury indictments on technical lines, contending Cephas and Carlos Littick cannot be charged together and some counts are not federal offenses. Judge Sater reserved ruling. decision due January 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dresden
United States Court
Columbus
E. Sater
Attys
Henry J. Booth
Thomas Powell
C. &. Littick
James R. Prettyman
First National Bank of
Cephas
Carlos Littick
Powell
Sater
Miss Croy Wins Prize at Old Fashioned Spelling Bee
An old time spelling school at the Chaltanta school house Friday evening drew a large crowd. Miss Margaret Croy won the prize by spelling the most words correctly. A debate questioned whether the negro should hold office, with the affirmative led by R L Craig and E C Nuthers and the negative by E C Crey and C H McConnell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Croy
Chaltanta
Margaret Croy
R. L. Craig
E. C. Nuthers
E. C.crey
C. H. McConnell
Grace M. E. Pastor Resigns to Join Portsmouth Presbyterian Church
Surprise Sunday service at Grace M. E. church as Rev. Robert Robertson announces resignation effective Jan 1 to accept a call from the Second Presbyterian Church of Portaasouth Portsmouth Presbytery. He has served the Methodist church for fifteen years and will receive a substantial salary increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace M. E
Robertsow
Portsmouth
Methodist
Robertson
Second Presbyterian Church of
Portaasouth
Portsmouth Presbytery
Irving Drew
Willliams Brothers
A. Z. Blair
Board of Trade Secures Major Land Option South of City
The Board of Trade took up the option on the BF Ricketts tract of 30.19 acres in the Clow addition for 500 per acre totaling 15095 dollars. Two more options are planned to complete a large south city tract for a future Co sho town expansion, with remaining parcels Lewis McClain three acres and John Porteus under an elastic option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
BF Ricketts
Clow
Coshocton
Lewis McClain
John Porteus
Property of Louis Tol May Be Subject of Litigation
Courts may decide ownership of the late Louis Tolands estate in Coshocton County after his burial Sunday at Reecoe. Reports say $2,008 in notes and mood securities have been found, with more likely. A woman from the city is said to owe the estate but plans a claim. A local innkeeper may seek a share, while a creditor from New Mexico is noted in the unsettled case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coshocton
Leuis Toland
Reecoe
Second Street
Indda
Parmere’ Hotel
New Moeztoo
Warsaw J 7 Orr Deinty refreshments and program held
War sa w J 7 Orr Deinty refreshments were served and a program listed Gong by the Missionary society prayer Mrs W J Walker reading Mrs Finley Lena song Miss Atoack reading of Christian hymn by Milton Mrs W J Walker reading Nelile Orr deg Mrs W 8 Lite and Nelle Orr Janery meeting to be held at Rome of Mire Litten Mrs Wm Middleton viewed Mrs Orr Thursday Mrs Michael Wable in quite poor Bert Sharples contemplates attend ing 2 college of music in the near future Bert Thompson of Pittsburghe at the home of L H Thompson Invite and Charley O Bryce entertained at their palatial country home Walnut Valley The rooms were gay decor ated in corn and bittersweet and a delicious four course banquet was served The following were present: Wm Sayers Clyde Sproul Jay Thompson Bert Ramsey Ubier Landis Ed Reed Fred Sharples Pearl Sayers Laura Wable May Ramey Bessie Raney Mabel Reed Iva Marshall Evin Sharples Bessie Sharples Ethel McCurdy Nellie Orr Matilda Wooster Grover Marshall Lilie Kirker Join Fairfield
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Euctety
W. J. Walker
Finley Lena
Mita
Milton
Nelile Orr
Rome
Mire
Litten
Wm. Middleton
Orr
Michael Wable
Bert Sharples
Colege
Bert Thompson
Large Tax Receipts Hit County Treasury Last Week
The county treasurer reported total receipts of 31,809.53 with December taxes contributing 28,966.78 and smaller sums from the T. W. V. & and the Panhandle amounting to 140.77 and 1,791.88 respectively. Friday set a new weekly high with 16,340.77 collected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panhandle
Ten Granted Certificates In County Teaching Exam
The county teachers’ examination results list recipients by duration of certification. One year: Lulu Dudgeon, Ray Graham, Lawrence Graham, and Sadie Harvold. Two years: R. L. Gilmore, Amelia Gribble, H. C. McDonnell. Three years: Fred Graham. High school five years: J. Ei. Lyons. High school three years: M. J Almack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ust County
Lulu Dudgeon
Ray Graham
Lawrence Graham
Sadie Harvold
R. L. Gilmore
Amelia Gribble
H. C. McDonnell
Fred Graham
J. Ei. Lyons
M. J Almack
Historic stump to be preserved at Carnegie Library
The large white oak stump marking Confederate General John Morgan’s surrender site in 1863 has been moved to the Carnegie Library in East Liverpool. It stands 10 feet high with a 18 inch top diameter and three feet at the base, roots trimmed for stability. Nearby notes Rotary and Grange officers, freight office moves, and local property activity accompany the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Morgan
Carnegie
East
Liverpool
Historical Society
David Crumbaugh
Panhandle
Pittsburg
Awards announced in corn contest by Peoples Bank
M C Hack and Ed LeRetilley served as judges for the annual corn contest in Coebection County. Prizes were awarded in Learning First County Infirmary and Tetlow Dent, Ordinary Yellow Corn, White Corn, Erehtrow, and Pop Corn with names like J L Boyd, R K McCormick, B O Stingel, C R Larr, J J Myer, Alfred Yingling, Bow Mobley, and S R McCormick dominating various first and second places. The event draws strong interest among progressive farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.C. Hack
Ed LeRetilley
Peoples ® Bank
Secoml
J. L. Boyd
Tetlow Dent
R. McCormack
B. O
Imccormick
A. M. Ridgeway
C. R. Larr
Coneyville
J. J. Myer
Erehtrow
Alfred Yingling
iCohotton R. F. D
Bow Mobley
Bacon Run
S. R. McCormick
Peoples’ Bank
Coebecton County
Bakersville Institute Elects New Officers and Local News
The Bakersville Farmers Institute held a well attended session across Friday and Saturday in a crowded venue. Officers elected include President David Immerman, Secretary M A Hawk, and Treasurer J P Treendy. In local notices Mrs John Stone and Miss Ella Miskimen returned home from Canton after a visiting week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Institute
Bakesaville
Premvient
David Immerman
M. A. Hawk
3. P. Treendy
Linton Mill
John Stone
Ella Miskimen
Canton
W. M. Shryock
Chaney Owburn Land
Irene @harrock
Ruth Robinson
Binds Run
Charles Harbold
Cheney Owburn
Flora Gay
Hosick
Newcomerstown
Irene Shurrock
Winter Course in Agriculture at Ohio State University
The Bulletin of the Winter Course in Agriculture at Ohio State University announces a ten week program from January 11 to March 19 for practical farmers. First offered in 1907 with 136 students, 193 enrolled in 1908, and expectations run high this year. The bulletin details subjects, admission requirements, expenses, and other interests for new students. It can be requested free from the Dean, College of Agriculture, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio State Universsity
Colege of Agriculture
Ohio State University
Columbus
Ohio
Latest hot shots from president in Indianopolis and New York World
A garbled critique claims the Indianapolis News and New York World published libelous reports about the U S government. It accuses journalists of false accusations regarding Panama Canal stock payments and asserts government involvement was negligible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis News
New York World
U. S
Joe, Pulitizar
Meve
Panama Canal Co
France
Panama
Divorce Hearing Denied as Wife's Hysterics Shock Court
Elizabeth Shellhorn’s hearing before Judge Edwin Mansfield drew a large northern county crowd. She accused Peter Shellhorn of cruelty, drunkenness, and violence, then fainted and knelt to pray on the stand. The judge refused a decree and ordered continued proceedings with revised injunctions while the troubled case and property dispute linger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Shellhorn
Peter Shellhorn
Monroe Township
Edwin Manefield
Mansfield
Shebthorn
Big Run
Monroe-Clark Township
Coshooton
Loml
Phillintiff
Shellhorn
Stilwell
Millersburg
Teaa
Tan
Self Control Fails In Divorce Hearing Shuffle
A chaotic court scene centers on Mrs. Shelthorn as she veers between defending herself and collapsing emotionally. Witnesses accuse her husband’s lawyer of betrayal while the judge orders removal, and talks loosen to modify injunctions allow sale of horses and cattle. The judge rules against divorce, citing need for family care and implied inability for Mrs. Shelthorn to appear or advise counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lepley
Urieh Brillhart
Shelhorn
Line Hert
Witten Ames
Attorneya
Jidge
Baker
Shelthorn
Manefelt
Thin
Shea
Cone
Real Estate Transfers and a Humane Society Appeal
A series of brief real estate transfers is listed, including Joshua W. Dickerson to Blian Asheritz in Bedford and multiple parcels in Coshocton, Adams and Jefferson townships with prices ranging from $1 to $1,300, plus various lot and acre descriptions. The Humane Society seeks a home for eleven year old Nellie Lower, now with Officer J W Weasel, while Congressman Ashbrook introduced a pension bill for Zenin Lanham of Coneartite, Ohio, currently receiving $12 monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joshua W. Dickerson
Blian Asheritz
Bedford
Kiylohnecht
G. W Rendure
Coshocton Sae
BE . Summers
Wm. Phillips
Lot Coe
T. H. Wheeler
Ed H. Wilson
Zerbe & Heuner
Patrick Gainor
Eva Corder
Jackson
Adams
Wm Zinkon Jr
Mary O. Clime
Adanems
Mary E. Sixler
Henry Hawk
Gideon Shelthorn
John Shelhorn
Hark
Henry Strom
James Lo Heck
Jefferson
Enry Willan Durna
Lew Toland
James Miller
Jota Wail Pt
O. L
Coshocton
Elmer W. Neighbor
Abraham Neighbor
Oxford
George Frock
Rachel C Miller
White Hyen
Henry Miller
David Gay
Linton
EB. W. iMarquand
Lewla Hoard
Marquand
Conenville
the Humane Society
Nellie Lower
J. W. Weasel
Win
Ashbrook der
Zenin Lanham
Coneartite
Tate
Ohio
Holiday Rail Rates On Two Roads Announced
Holiday rates will apply on Wheeling and Lake Erie and Pennsylvanian roads. The round trip fare and a halt will be offered with tickets valid from December 25 to returning December 28. Those bought December 18 through January 20 will be valid for return by January 4. Tickets are good aboard all trains on both lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling & Lake Erie
Penmsy
Dee
Gust
Bloomfield Lecture Course Presents Young Man in a Map
The Bloomfield church continued its lecture series Friday evening with Prof. J. H. Dickason of Wooster delivering The Young Man in a Map. The talk covered educational topics and held the audience's attention. The next program will feature Prof. Frank Fox of Culunbua's Oratorical School on an date in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomfield Church
J. H. Dickason
Wooster
Frank Fox
Culunbua
Bold His Bran Co Staff Plans Early January Departure
A staff member associated with Bold His Bran Co is reported to have bought a residence on Third Street and will pursue legal prosecution. Mr Buesard anticipates leaving in January for Hot Boringa to improve health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thind
Bueserd
Hla Health
Local Notes on Residents in Wayne and Coshocton Counties
Layland Lavina and Dee Monto of the firmners are busy with corn husking and butchering. Joseph Cavey returns home after work in Wayne county. Ermott Patterson, active in Wayne county last summer, comes home recently. Mrs Josiah Patterson is sick at this time. William Conrad was in Coshocton last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavina
Dee Monto
Joseph Cavey
Tim
Wayne County
Ermott Patterson
Josiah Patterson
Wiliam Conrad Wie
Coshocton
Service at Roscoe Draws Large Crowd in Raosene Church
A large attending crowd joined a Sunday evening Thanksgiving Offering service at the Mel church in Raosene. An entertaining program featured delightful music, readings, and recitations, providing a warm, communal worship experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raosene
Logansport News Briefs on Ill Father and Local Weddings
Illness informs Mrs. Hary Kerlin of her father Mr. Kramer of Logansport. Friday or Tuesday arrivals as Genevieve and Robert plan to attend. Asa Cephart and Lela Hagent wed by Squire Wimmer at home. Rippeth brothers from New York City and New Philadelphia plan marriages to local brides. Mrs A S Rippeth notes wide connections and family enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hary Kerlin
Mr. Kramer
Logansport
Ond
Bihe Aml Oher Enkiten
Genevieve
Robert
Will
Squire Wimmer
Asa Cephart
Lela Hagent
Ed Bagent
Rippeth
Comhodom
Reliph Rippeth
New York City
Cosboeton
Glen Rippeth
New Paledelphia
New York
Philadelphia
Meevern Rippeth
Mre
Réppeth
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Hare Neary
Three Weare
Rowertson
Sandy Laid
Holtmap
Sugar Creek
Rev. c. &. Robertson
Louis Toland
EH Snyder
de Boure
Cotwmtas
Newark
Wes
Co. Treasury
Keene
Keene Grange
O. R. Crawfomd
E. E. Clark
R. Porter
J. N. Wolfe
Glover Porter
Frastun Boyd
R. McCormick
G Leavitt
W. W. Whittemore
Ceres
Clemmie Puorter
Pomona
Jennie Wolfe
Flora
Mira Mary Shannon
Mame E Boyd
W. H. Bachert
Jacob Richardson
Sixth and
Walnat Ren
Salitieg Va
al Trew
Hte
Jain Street
Bakersville Institute
Linton Mills
Taft
Franklin Murphy
Sec
Brendel Bros
Bloomfield
Layland
Roscoe
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