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Newspaper

Coshocton Weekly Times

Location

Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1906

Page

5

Heaviest Tax Collection Since Clark Took Office

The county treasurer reports a record tax take of 17 951 70 dollars on Wednesday under Richard Clark, far surpassing the previous high of 15 000. New rack added to county clerk storage for records. Journal entry covers Bachman v Menger with hearing set for Wednesday. Real estate transfers list numerous parcels, sales, and prices. Probate court notes trustee appointments and guardianship filings with inventories and accounts.

Richard Clark County ¢Clerks Common Pleas Court A. B. Bachman Henry Menger Squire Williams

Local Court Cases Mix Lumber Theft and Fine

P A Clark of MII Creek tp is charged by I D Fleming with interfering with Fleming’s duties as constable. In another case Clark treasurer vs Chas Thompson for 6.52 with lumber attachments, lumber removed after attachment. Punishment for obstructing an officer’s duty ranges up to 30 days or a 300 fine. Dewitt & Co Chicago advertise Kodol digestion remedy, sold by C H Anderson.

P. A. Clark Mii Creek Tp I. D. Fleming Fleming Squire Winmer John Haxton Il] Creek Clark Chas. Thompson oMer

Christmas School Program At Chestnut Ridge Dec 21

Miss Nellie Fry returns home for a few days then to Indianapolis for business college. Mr and Mrs Ross Karr shared dinner with T J Hedington's family. Neighbors announce a Christmas program at the Grade school on December 21. Hugh Endsley returns from Akron due to his father's illness. Local farmers buy a corn husker and shredder for personal use.

D C. Lawrence W. D Kart A. Finlay T. K Finlay J Prp. McVey A Fry

Kennedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup Opens the Bowels

An old time medicine advertisement promising to drive out the cold and stop the cough. Claims to open the bowels soothe mucous membranes and contain honey and tar. States it is free from opiates and conforms to the National Pure Food and Drug Law. Sold by C. B. Anderson.

Kennedy C. B. Anderson C. E. Anderson Ang Aoly C. BE. Anderson

Correction on Feast of the Immaculate Conception Misunderstanding

A reader writes to correct a previous Daily Times article about the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. The letter clarifies that the term refers to Mary’s preserved grace in the moment of conception, not Jesus being born of a virgin, citing St Paul and divine privilege.

Spring Mountain Daily Times Times Asx Christ St Paul Wrath Mary Jesus The

Keene Lecture by Dr Gabrel Me fiire Dec 19

The Keene Lecture course returns with the third talk on Wednesday evening December 19 by Dr Gabrel Me fiire titled An Trishwan's Trip Thru Europe. Local grain dealers report wheat prices rising to 74 cents, with middlings advancing from 115 to 120 dollars per hundred.

Keene Gabrel Me Fiire An Trishwan Europe

Gas Line Notes From Conesville Area

Community column reports gas lines nearing completion at the new exchange building and updated equipment for local services. Adds news of church furnace, local stores receiving Christmas goods, residents’ health notes, and speculation on extending gas to Conesville. holiday cheer and safety observed.

Canesville Dee Kubeely Blaxe M. E Kissner Clyde Phillips Phillps Hoe Cadiz Clyde Wheeler Clyde Wheelers Rev. Chas, Morris Mohawk Village J. R. Akers Cuntotali Conesville Santa Claus

Newark Gets No New Post Office

Washington reports Newark Delaware will wait for a suitable site after Congress funded land and building but rejected all proposed locations as unsatisfactory. The delay follows plans for a new Columbus Federal building instead of patchwork Newark, with $400000 allotted for a future project. A health note and a laxative ad conclude the item.

Washington Newark Congress Treasury Columbus

Normal school for each county proposed by state official

State School Commissioner Jones will push for a law creating county school superintendents and a normal school in each county to train teachers. He also seeks county agricultural schools and a postgraduate program for principals and superintendents of higher grades. The plan notes current University courses as unaffordable for many.

Kade Nmiind Jones All State University

State Grange Names Officers at Canton Session

The Ohio State Grange closed its session in Canton on Thursday night electing officers including Worthy Master F A Derbie from Portage County Overseer H R Shelton of Cium Man County Lecturer L I Taber Belmont County Steward W J Matthews Hardin Assistant Steward Frank C Wise Stark County Chaplain Mrs Lawrence Barrett Fayette Treasurer C G Williams Wayne Secretary S E Strode Morgan Gate Keeper Harmon Gasche Fulton County Ceres Mrs J A Edwards Clermont County Pomona Mrs Emma L Scott Jefferson Flora Dora Ellis Warren County Woman Assistant Steward Mrs Hattie Sussing Franklin County Executive Committee D E Dunham Warren County. The notice ends with a sales pitch for Crosby Frisian Fur Co catalogs.

Canton Ohio State Orange F.A. Derbie Portage County H. R. Shelton Cvium- Man L. I Taber Belmont County W. J. Matthews Hardin County Frank C. Wise Stark County Lawrence Barrett Fayette County C. G. Williams Wayne County E. Strode Morgan County Harmon Gasche Fulton County Ceres J. A. Edwards Clermont County Pomons Emma L. Scott Jefferson County Flora Dora Ellis Warren County Hattie Sussing Franklin County D. E. Dunham

Local social notes and church services in Spring Mountain

Mrs. Oliver Hammontree returned from a week with relatives in Alliance and Louisville. Families from Coshocton and Warsaw were noted shopping and visiting. Wedding in Columbus mentioned. Sunday services: M. E. church at 2:30 pm, Disciples at 1 pm, St. Rose Mass at 10 am with benediction at 7 pm.

Spring Mountain Oliver Hammontree Alliance Louisonville Joseph Markley H. Boxer Coshoct Howard Clinage H. W. Claage Warsaw Krown Applex Cleveland McNeal & Co Mab Discinle Church St. Rose Church

Farm work dispute enters Common Pleas Court case

In Jefferson township Sylvester Kimble sues Phoebe Sigman for 408 dollars claiming three years of farm labor. Sigman answers through attorney Hays saying Kimble was worth little more than his board washing and mending. She seeks judgment of 518.72 against him with detailed defense items.

Common Pleas Sylvester Kimble Phoebe Sigman Tim Jefferson Township Telay Hays Kimble

Postal Telegraph Restricts Free Messages in Policy Change

The Postal telegraph company directs retrenchment by canceling all existing franks by year end and banning free messages on all lines thereafter. Local office has received formal notification of the order.

Postal Telegraph Company

Ohio Saloons Closed Under Alkin Law Records

Columbus Ohio December reports 131 saloons closed under the Alkin law for the last half of the year failing to pay the $1000 tax. The year’s second half saw 12 saloons go out of business with 10 in Cleveland 15 in Columbus and 69 in Cincinnati.

Columbus Ohio Cleveland Toledo Cincinnati

Trottman Denies Forgery Guilty Charge

George W. Trottman, arrested near Otsego on a forgery charge filed by a Zanesville bank, was jailed in Zanesville. His attorney, C. C. Lemert, to be retained. Trottman claimed all notes’ names are genuine and denied forgery. An unrelated ad promotes Kodol for digestive relief with endorsements.

George W. Trottman Hs Hotte Otsego Zanesville C. C. Lemert Trottman

Local social notes from Canal Lewisville area

Miss Charity Norris returns home after a Indiana visit. Miss Lucy Babcock of Coshocton spent a few days with Mrs. S. J. Richeson. Miss Bernice Wright of Coshocton visited Coshocton friends. Baby of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Graham still ill. Ward Thompkins of Coshocton spent Sunday with Roy Darnan. The VM. EE. Sunday school plans a Christmas Eve entertainment. The Manville Fire Extinguisher agency advertises weekly earnings from $25 to $80.

Canal Lewisville Charity Norris Hag Indiana Lucy Babcock Coshocton S. J Richeson Anna Parsons Mattie Gosa Orlie Raemer Charles Grahato Bernice Wright Carnahan Lee Blackledge Fredericktown Mattie Kirk Minie Gayle Kirk Harry Foster Canton Ida Anna Carnahan Minnie Gayle Krk Ida McGriffin Leana Roberts Jim McGifin Chas. Carnahan Dwight Bessi VM. EE Vaih Ward Thompkins Roy Darnan Wm. Struble T. W. Mobler

Clark Arrested for Obstructing a Constable in Duty

Officer Paul Johnson brought P. A. Clark from Mill Creek to Thursday night to answer the charge of obstructing a constable in the performance of his duty. He was arraigned in Squire Wirner's court this afternoon. A new planing and saw mill will be erected on East Main Street beyond the Wheeling tracks covering three Jota parcels owned by promoter M. A. Maxwell. Building permits were issued today for three structures, a main building 42 by 60 feet and two sheds 23 by 2% and 18 by 30 feet respectively, with a height to be determined. The plant will be erected as soon as possible according to Maxwell.

Paul Johnson P. A. Clark Mill Creek Squire Wirner

Shaetter Charged With Obtaining Money Under False Pretense

Floyd Shaetter, owner of a Third Street restaurant, was arrested by police chief Mapel on a charge of obtaining money under false pretense related to the Nelsonville electric theater case. W. J. Hatch issued the affidavit. Shaetter, escorted by Nelsonville officers, was brought to answer the charge with attorneys Hahn and Adams present. Rumors suggest possible sensational counter affidavits.

Floyd Shaetter Third Street Mapel Electric Theater Nelsonville Times W. J. Hatch Shaeffer Hahn Adams

Prosperity Ahead for Coshocton Seen by Himebaugh

W A Himebaugh returned from Columbus and Chicago in optimistic mood about Coshocton’s industrial plans. Dam delays persist due to Mr Baldwin’s illness. bids remain satisfactory and will likely be accepted after his ground visit around the 21st. Dredge preparations allow canal work to continue through winter, setting spring completion in view for the power plant. The industrial outlook remains strong. factories are operating full time with orders ahead and good wages. A new city addition and spring power plant boost could attract major new industry, moving Coshocton toward a 16,000 population class. The croker’s voice on streets is noted but not given credence as brid day approaches.

Himebaugh Columbus Chicago Six Mile Dam Baldwin Baldwins Kissner Coshocton Croker

Local builder to set up shop at planing mill corner

The report states that a builder will place a structure in operation and construct a house at the corner of the planing mill property, indicating new development and residential expansion adjacent to the mill site.

Darling Alice Owurn of 1906 dies of scarlet fever

The Owurn family mourns their six year old daughter Alice who died November 16 1906 from scarlet fever aged 6 years 2 months 13 days. The obituary laments the loss and expresses hope of reunion in heaven. An ad promotes Dr Kane's New Life Pills as a gentle stomach and bowel regulator. Reverend Kohler of the U B church is named to the Missionary Committee succeeding the late Reverend William Clark.

Meredith Owburn Alice Dr. Kane C. F. Anderson C. W. Ferguson Roscoea Druggista Frice D. Kohler U. B J. F. Mills East Ohio Rev. Kohler William Clark First Church of Akron

Counties spend over a million for indigent relief in state

Columbus Ohio December 15. Reports to the secretary of state show the counties spent 1 048 280 13 for supporting 18 925 indigent persons during the year an increase of 47 000 over 1905. Indigent soldiers sailors marines and their families received 298 074 46 an increase of 2 000. Taxes collected totaled 1 556 064 23 after 24 549 489 78 was added to duplicates and 183 317 24 in fees were paid to locate unreturned taxes new buildings erected numbered 39 433 valued at 39 840 836 an increase of 6 000 000 over 1905.

Columbus Seich

Charles Harvey arraigned in Trinway shooting case

Charles Harvey was arraigned before Judge A. A. Fragler in common pleas court at Zanesville on charges of manslaughter and carrying concealed weapons for the Halloween shooting of Joseph Sawyer in Trinway. He waived reading of indictments and pled not guilty through attorneys Thomas Dolson and C. C. Lemnert. Bond renewed. trial not yet set. Mr and Mrs W Guild of Cleveland visiting.

Charles Harvey Joseph Sawyer Trinway Hallowe'en A. A. Fragler Common Pleas Court Zaneaville Thomas Dolson Lancaster C. C. Lemnert Zanesville

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