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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1908
Page
2
A juvenile photograph accompanies a plea from the Ohio Commission for the Blind about blindness in childhood. The piece argues eye disease Ophthalmia causes most cases, blaming delays in treatment or maternal care. It urges early care and simple remedies to prevent lifelong impairment and reflect Providence in possible cures.
A public health notice from the Ohio Committee on the Blind emphasizes preventable blindness in newborns. It warns that one third of early blindness is avoidable with prompt treatment using nitrate of silver and clean water. If a newborn has mattery eyes, seek a doctor immediately to prevent lasting harm and preserve sight.
A dramatic appeal urges infant eye disease prevention through early treatment and preventive medicine. It stresses spreading awareness to reduce blindness, noting a simple eye preparation could save babies if used promptly and consistently.
Tiveston December 24 Our school will have a Christus tree Thursday. Pupils take interest in exchanging presents and in a lengthy program. Clyde Cline and Miss Martha Surleker united in marriage by Lynre Smith last Saturday. Benj Hagerbarger of Akron visiting with his parents for a few days. William Tarrah the young auctioneer returned from Chicago where he has been attending school. Ed and Toman Grassbaugh of Danville visited yesterday with their mother. Our schools will close for one week during the holidays.
Bloomfield December 24 Mrs Earl Farwell and daughter spend Christmas with Wash Farwell. They will leave Monday for Texas to join Mr Farwell who bought a ranch there. Several visitors from Lorain Indiana Coshocton and Clarksburg enjoy holidays at Bloomfield homes. Christmas events planned at M E church and Presbyterian church. An oyster supper at Frank Lower's Saturday benefits Oak Hill church. Miss Efe Beall hosts friends for games and refreshments. Ethel Hoover spends Christmas at home in West Bedford.
In Reno Illinois on December 28 Ruby File was shot in the right temple and died three hours later while protecting Samuel File from injury by John and George Willeford. Noah File was wounded in the right cheek while trying to disarm John Willeford. he is expected to recover.
Helsinki reports an ongoing periodic expulsion of Hebrews in Finland. Thirty families, some longtime residents, have been ordered to emigrate immediately. The senate interprets the law narrowly, granting six month residence licenses renewable only at its discretion.
The Warsaw Sunday school held a Friday evening program with improvised recitations and songs. An informal distribution of presents followed, each of the 122 pupils receiving a gift. An unrelated medical ad promotes DeWitt Kidney and Bladder Pills as antiseptic quick-relief for backache kidney and bladder issues.
Miss Nelly McCormick of Keene and Bar D Rissner wed at high noon at the McCormick home in Keene. Miss Erma McCormick served as bridesmaid with French McCormick as groomsman. The couple plan to establish a home in Cortland. The ceremony featured floral bouquets and a white muslin dress with brides roses.
Clause Spreckles, 80, famed sugar magnate, dies at his San Francisco home. A Kentucky murder trial ends in a hung jury and discharge. Admiral Dewey celebrates his birthday in Washington. Moscow police suffer losses in a clash with revolutionists amid a Christmas dinner gathering of local dignitaries.
Columbus, Dec 28 Democrats across the state want to take part in Judson Harmon’s inauguration on January 11 but distance stops an organized unit. Franklin County Democratic Club invites all Democrats to march with a large band and offers uniforms, gloves, and canes. President Frank R. Vance can supply details. Belmont County Republicans? remain far. Fireworks plan costs about 4000 dollars for daylight display during the parade.
Keene Presbyterian church entertainment draws a crowd with a full program. Local folks share Christmas visits, dinners, and family gatherings. Guests include Amosa Fry, Frank Craig, Clyde Overholt, Reo Overholt, and many others in Coshocton and nearby towns. A wedding reception honors Mr and Mrs Clarence Rolehaver at their home on lap avenue.
The wedding of Miss Eva Haratine to Edward Hothem of Newcomerstown took place Thursday. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs James Haratine, a prominent family of Adametown Township.
In a brisk, opinionated column, readers weigh Tatt's chances for the senatorship amid political maneuvering. The piece references Charlie and Ross Cox, Taft money, and the 1909 booster push while noting December cheer and future resolutions.
An advertisement extols Kodol as the sole digestives that processes all food completely, aiding digestion and building health. It claims rich blood and strong vitality, urges eating normally, and guarantees a refund if not satisfied after using the bottle. Produced by B C DeWitt & Co in Chicago with local distributor details.
A Christmas period in Goshocton saw strong charitable giving from churches, lodges, organizations, and individuals. The Salvation Army led year long efforts distributing 38 Christmas dinners with chicken, canned goods, coffee, sugar, flour, butter, potatoes, and turnips, plus other families receiving portions. The Elks contributed many clothing items and groceries, while churches and private donors supplied food, toys, and clothing, totaling hundreds of dollars in charitable work and benefiting many homes.
The dot counting contest by Brooke the jeweler named Mrs Hammon Mount of 228 North Second street, Co shocton, as the winner after judges opened the seal and found 153 correct dots. Twenty four contestants were within one dot, with several within two or three.
Miss Anna Haun entertained fifteen friends Thursday evening with a taffy pulling. All report a good time.
Clara A Grace, an employee of a London firm, says she made a 15 day round trip to New York and back. She planned to return to London on a set day to release colleagues, and she spent 25 minutes in New York on business.
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