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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1908
Page
7
Dr Albert F Snell of Cincinnati announces a new system of treating numerous diseases with free consultations during a coast-to-coast trip. He claims to cure deafness, catarrh, weak lungs, paralysis, rheumatism, nerves, cancer, ulcers, piles, and blood diseases using an original method, offering mail and in person diagnoses with no charges for initial examination.
The community prepares for Christmas events with lectures and church activities. Prof Frank J. Fox, president of the Capital School of Oratory at Columbus, will close the lecture series on January 9 with the talk Life's Navies. Other events include a Christmas oyster signer by the Ladies Aid and a program by local performers.
The record lists attendees including Misses Eulain Chome Alta Close May Haxton Mabel Uhl Hazel Patterson Hazl Aultman Sella Austam Myrtle Patterson Mildred Graham Ein fhincun Almi Pattersor Selby Pautterson Mildred Guthrie Iola Finly Edith Coukle and Messrs Noble Patines Owen Evaies Joreer Gra ham Leste Brekle Ca Gratam Walter Zanes canes Graham Lloyd Guthrie Galvin Wagers Boyd Ault man Ross Conrad Ross t Lawrence Close Elver'tose Marcusht Mares Guthrie.
An advertisement touts Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for children used at the Children's Home in New York. It claims to cure feverishness stomach teething disorders and bowel issues and to destroy worms. The piece notes over 16,000 testimonials and offers a free drug sample, with contact for Alien S. Olmsted in leRey New York.
Columbus Nebraska reports a heated senatorial contest drawing many Republicans from around the state. The inauguration day reception plans mix outgoing and incoming officials, with Judson Harmon arranging a joint reception with Governor and Mrs Harmon and inviting Lt. Gov. Francis W. Treadway. Campaigns note speakers and a press smoker at the Southern hotel as candidates push public appearances while national figures and local dignitaries attend. Electric Bitters offers are also advertised.
The Walhonding Farmers Institute lists a January program with morning and afternoon sessions on topics such as feeds and feeding, crop rotation, Angora goats, raising sheep, forestry, pest control, and farm economy. Speakers include S Baldwin Talmadge G Housekeeper Rev JG Walker and others, with admission five cents and a dinner by Disciple church. Also promotional note for Dr King’s New Life Pills.
The Adamsville area prepares for the dedication of a new M E Church this Sunday. Temporary steps have been placed and interior finish work is nearly complete under District Superintendent H W Peavey. A Christmas tree event is set for Robingen M E church eve with many locals invited.
Mrs. Jeene Robinson of Concarile underwent a very serious operation Thursday afternoon. Her condition now is quite encouraging.
Christmas day brought joy then tragedy for five year old Kenneth Tooker son of Richard Tooker meat market owner Air gun misfired during play with friend George Tish causing serious eye injury Medical aid arrived quickly and Kenneth endured pain though hopes remained that damage would not be as severe as first feared
Chay Wilson who was arrested by Officer Doney and refused to plead guilty to breaking open a car and taking wine was brought before Squire Winter. He stated the car was not sealed and he did not take the wine. Wilson was fined 25 dollars and paid it. Local notes mention visitors, calendars, and farm life.
Tax collected Thursday Dec 24 amounted to 2623.88 with warrants redeemed 77.28. A twelve year old boy from Stockum neighborhood injured by an air gun Christmas afternoon. shot lodged in his hip and was removed for medical care. In Cleveland on Dec 26 Frank Vacha a forestry figure, his wife and three year old child were found dead from suspected suffocation, with Vacha alive briefly before death.
A bright Christmas program at Clark School featured a lengthy student showcase and fine instrumental music by Miss Tomkins, Mr. Charley Gray, and Mr. James Clarke. A decorated Christmas tree and gifts were arranged, with Mrs. Wimbumi and Mrs. Jennings among those receiving attention, and the audience filled the room despite poor weather.
Mrs Amos Jarrett longtime Bakersville resident died Thursday at 2 o clock after four brief illnesses. She was about sixty and survived by daughter Mrs B C Bixler and son Walton Jarrett, both of Bakersville. Her sister Mrs Lon Jackson lives in this city and she left a wide circle of friends.
Citizens report careless handling of firearms by youths. Breakage of windows and harm to animals cited as reason for mayor to order police to arrest anyone seen shooting guns or weapons in alleys or streets. The public urged to warn boys owning guns.
The farmers evidently had too much Christmas for seven of them hag sands on market Saturday morning. The coalport event notes all items sold at prevailing prices. Mrs. Uffner of Coalport reported to police Thursday that a fine buggy robe was stolen from her buggy while it stood on the public square.
The notice lists numerous individuals with residential details across multiple states and cities including George P F Stewart of San Luis Potosi Mexico and Garrett Stewart of Independence Missouri among many others. It compiles names plus extensive addresses in a single legal public notice format.
Theodore L Grater and William F Loveless as executors of Emily Hardy deceased sue tes of stoked heirs at law and devisees to construe her will in Coshocton County Ohio court of Common Pleas. Defendants must answer by January 2 1909. E Lindsay attorney for plaintiffs.
Teachers' notice outlines monthly elementary certificate exams on the first Saturday and high school and special certificates on select months. Patterson tests occur in April and May. Fees include fifty cents for entry and five cents for returns, with stationery supplied by the Board. Questions rely largely on Keith's Elementary Education. Available for $1.05 from The Ohio Teachers' Reading Circle, Columbus.
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