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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1906
Page
1
Hosiah Workman died at his home near Tunel Hill after weeks of illness. J. Workman, a noted local figure, was reported dead Tuesday leaving unresolved questions surrounding the Dickerson case. Local authorities stated no immediate foul play is suspected.
An obituary note details a former Danville resident aged 69 who is survived by his wife and one daughter. The deceased served in the Civil War and received a medal for valor. The funeral was held in Danville.
Cleveland circuit court weighs granting a new trial for Ben Dickerson amid public disappointment. Attorneys differ on error grounds and whether the record supports new trial while defense seeks to limit issues to the murder count and immediate facts.
Seventeen year old Belsie McConnell and Chester Swigart, aged twenty, left Coshocton by train Tuesday morning to marry in Covington Kentucky. McConnell is daughter of Mrs William Gross. Swigart works at Guenther's planing mill while McConnell was employed at Grove factory. The elopement followed the mother's final refusal and was confirmed by intimate friends.
New York, Dec 19 Bishop McCabe died at 5 20 this morning. He was born October 1 1836 at Athena Ohio The Rev Robertson pastor of the local Methodist church spoke of his loss as a personal bereavement and praised his beauty of character and tireless service to the Master. He recalled how McCabe, while traveling to a lecture, paused in Plattsburg to share hours with a young minister and refused rest to aid a good work.
Government thermometer readings from Lowh Lawn cemetery show the minimum reached seven o'clock this morning at five degrees above zero. The forecast for tonight calls for warmer, cloudy conditions.
Edward P. Miller, after five terms as president of the Coshocton Trades Council, declines to stand for another term. He had been nominated without opposition and today sent a letter to secretary Sam Carpenter withdrawing his name. He attributes the need to pass honors around and was called away on mining business in Perry and Morgan counties.
Ben Dickerson learns by telegraph through a guard that he has a new trial and will be moved from the annex back toward Coach octon. Confined since June 28, he had faced execution on September 28 and amid fellow inmates expresses quiet relief and religious change.
The Barber's Union met Tuesday evening and elected Oscar Wensel as President Isaac Reed as Vice President Clyde Walters as Corresponding and Financial Secretary W. B. Shrimptin as Recorder H. C. Cogging as Treasurer Ortella Frederick as Guardian George Bock as Guide.
Mayor Amith sentenced William Taylor to sixty days in the Colington workhouse for stealing a horse blanket from Malinda Hess. Carl Stewart arrived home today from Wooster to spend the holidays.
Bids were opened Tuesday for the city's garbage disposal for the coming year. Separate bids covered areas east of the Pennsylvania tracks and west of the main roads. Samuel Burrell offered 395 for the east district and 720 for the west, Homer Kinney 4800 per district, James Henry 60 per month for the west district.
The corn contest draws exhibitors from distant areas with several samples judged by noon today. Participants listed include B. F. Ricketts H. M. Ewing Pant Lave Coshocton Wa Shryock Warren Giffen New Castle and W L Freese Nellie KR F10 A Trenton warning cautions tenants about not leaving cigars or matches exposed to prevent fires per Joseph Johnson proprietor.
Peter Bour, father of the accused, arrived from Canton and arranged for Sprague’s arrest on the charge. Sprague remains in custody with a dangerous condition. hearing date to be set upon securing witnesses. If convicted, Sprague faces a penitentiary term.
Coshocton reports 1906 building permits total 2 valued at 144 000 up from 100 000 last year. Permits cover 45 residences with factories stores and barns. notable projects include New Church of Chiat Gourhiy building Sacred Heart School South Lawn School addition and several factories. City improvements include street work sewer extensions and water mains.
The County Bar Association yesterday adopted a plan to form a labor union for lawyers. A committee including Voorhees, Roohe, Pomerene, Adams and Wheeler was appointed to set uniform minimum fees for legal services. Plans to remodel the courthouse were discussed but not acted on.
A Pennsylvania news account from Pittsburg reports a major roster overhaul expected at the start of the year with resignations and promotions anticipated within weeks. Officials plan to delay improvements until after changes are completed and positions are settled.
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