Indictments Return in Coshocton Grand Jury Report
After a lengthy nine day session, Coshocton county grand jury reports to Judge Weygandt with 47 indictments and 175 witnesses examined. Of the indictments, 29 allege violations of the Rose law on liquor sales in dry territory, with several defendants from outside the city and some prominent locals. Five indictments were publicly issued for charges including assault and attempted breach of peace, with details including Arch Brown and Walter Kanuckle. Contempt actions were ordered against five witnesses who failed to appear. The jury recommended jail improvements and a protective wall, and praised Prosecutor McDowell for honesty and diligence as trials begin February 22.
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Coshocton County
Weygandt
Mark Love
Cashectan City
Roscoe
Arch Brown
Walter Kanuckle
Albet Rice
Areanu
Thos. Sweitzer
Saleta
Ciaton Frew
William Kyle
Albert Philli
Mike Fry
Marlon Wrightly
Chas Burrell
Howard Tish
Oklahoma
Grand Jury
Willi Manner
Abbott Tah Wisenonrg
Will Manner
Stew Ut
Watthews
Atmack
Harvey Bucklewn
Jor
County Fence Dispute Ends With Auditor Refusal
In a county court dispute between Isaac McAllister and Harry Reamer over fence location, both sides backed by Corbett County attorneys, engineers, and local officials, the bill of 1208 dollars was forwarded to Auditor Ren nes who refused it citing lack of a relevant statute. The case centers on ownership and parcel boundaries and potential apportionment of costs.
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Roy Vance
Columbus
Comaocon
Vaney
Colladus
Linton
Isaac McAllister
Harrry
Oa Corhoeton Atturmsy
Wseys Meade
Wen
Rennes
McAliste
Mid St
George Caton sells Fountain Dry Goods stake to Moore heirs
Announcement made Wednesday afternoon that George Caton, general manager of Fountain Dry Goods, has disposed of his interest to James W Moore and his sons Arthur and Charles. The change takes effect March 1 as Caton rests for six months before pursuing other ventures. Under new ownership Arthur and Charles Moore will manage with the store’s policy unchanged.
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Geo Caton
Fountain Dry Goods
James W Moore
Arthur
Charles
Caton
Coshocton
Catons
Hig
Reget Ters
Tsbs
Matamoth
Foundain Co
Hip Arthur Moore
Charles the
SICK LIST FOR LOCAL FAMILIES ON CITY STREETS
Mra Coats and her daughter Miss Claws are weak from illness at their Second street home. Mra Blaine Harris has been seriously ill for five weeks. Nellie Dawson is ill with ten smiths, Ima is away with mumps. Margaret Lorenz suffers mumps at Wilson avenue. Jessie Shannon is confined at Third street with a severe cold. Nellie Clarke is ill with the mumps.
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Mra Coats
Miss Claws
Second Street
Blaine Harris
Nellie Dawson
Ima
Margaret Lorenz
Wilson Avenue
Jessie ‘Shannon
Third Street
Neilie Clarke
Taft to Be Made a Mason at Sight in Cincinnati
Worshipful Master J W Porter of Coshocton lodge No 86 invites all Ohio Master Masons to attend the Scottish Rite Cathedral in Cincinnati on Thursday February 18 1909 at 5 PM to witness the ceremony making Hon William H Taft a Mason at sight. Porter expects to attend the ceremony with other invited masters from across Ohio.
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J. W. Porter
Coshocton
Charles 8. Hoskinson
Moat
State of
Ohio
Cincinmati
William H. Taft
Hare
Porter
Dean Bill Drive Urges Votes From Alliance Leaders
A board meeting at the Poh hotel Tuesday evening saw the Ger im Ameren Allanece discuss sending letters to Stpato Wabatfey and Repreenting urging a county vote on the Det unit they founded.
Revivals at Milfork Church Drama and births noted
Revivals at Milfork Church draw large crowds with piety led by Rev Smith assisted by state evangelist Bowes. Fourteen conversions reported. A son was born Tuesday afternoon to Mr and Mrs Join Mobley of the Wills Creek neighborhood. Dresden youths Robert Jones aged 16 and Ray Love aged 18 planned a canoe trip over 1000 miles from Dresden on the Merkitum River to northwestern Georgia, starting Sunday.
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Wilfork
Trey ‘Bowes
Portmouth
Smith
Mra
Join Mobley
Wills Creek
Neipibo
Theo
Dresden
Georgia
Robert Jones
Ray Love
Gentle Sex Were Worst Offenders in Public Expectorating
Columbus reports quote that women are often blamed for public spitting while city ordinance enforcement concentrates on fashionable districts. Officials note more violations occur in upscale routes than in working-class areas as spotters prepare for a broader crackdown on spitting in public places.
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Columbus O
Rtte
Oglumbus Beate
Mrs Slaugater in Valley of the Shadow
Mrs Slaugater lies in a very critical condition at her home near Wi after a fall. A diagnosis indicates a grave injury from which she cannot recover, with death considered likely within a few hours in this tense, uncertain moment.
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Mrs. Slaugater
Valley OF the Shadow
Man trips while carrying woman at local event
A man carrying a woman at a school function toppled and fell into a crowd, injuring his wrist while bystanders and children looked on. The incident occurred last week as he left a party and appears non life threatening with no serious injuries to bystanders.
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Eowanett
Wnethers
Churel
Tom Row
Nether
More Trains on T.W.V.80 Increased Service Expanded Schedule
The marked increase in traffic on the T. W. V. 80 route has led to added trains and a larger timetable between Mansfield and Cambridge from 1 number onward. The change aims to relieve congestion and boost capacity for daily passengers and freight.
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Betwen Mansfeld
Minister Knows the Value of Advertising
Rev Mr Morrin of Fresno M a charch emphasizes advertising in church outreach. He notes revival meetings use daily journal classified columns to reach readers and believes church ads can aid pastors beyond Fresno, including Coshocton.
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Morrin
Fresno Ma Charch
Ira Frovement
Desa
Daily Journala
Aétain Peaders
Times
Hie Freeno Verders
MOE
Thera
Morrie
Fresno
Coshocton City
Taft and Sherman Elected in 1908 Electoral Vote
Today the United States electors met and counted their certificates. Taft received 271 electoral votes and Bryan 16, with Sherman and Kern his running mate cited in the process as future leaders aboard the ticket. The formal recount cemented Taft as president and Stimam as vice president, per contemporary reporting.
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William
Bhemman
New York
Clee
Taft
Bryan
Nebraska
Sherman
Kern
Tate
Ap Pth Stimam
Proposition Broached Street Names to Be Altered
Tuesday evening council session discussed minor business while two new topics emerged: paving Park Avenue and renaming Coshocton streets to reduce confusion. The street committee and city solicitor were tasked to prepare an ordinance and notice.
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Park Avenue
Coshocton
Stacy
Tn Temple
St Olai
Dave Hon
Nord
Coe Alley
Elty
Daughter Born To Vic And Wes Fred We Michaelh
A daughter was born Wednesday morning to Vic and Wes Fred We Michaelh of Past Orcnad street.
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Vic and
Wes Fred We Michaelh
Plans for New Concrete Acqueduct to Replace Tow Path Bridge
Officials outline a concrete design for a new aqueduct and tow path bridge over the Walhonding River. Engineer Jobo Hianton and an associate from Akron draft the plan, with Harry J Lewis of Pittsburgh preparing the superstructure. Construction would start around May 1 after legislative appropriation, taking about five months if conditions are favorable. The project retakes the upper rock between the basin and canal and rebuilds the substructure and eastern abutment.
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Walhonding
Jobo Hianton
Attempted Robbery at Frazeysburg and Local Notices
An attempted robbery at Frazeysburg was halted when a suspect tried to pry doors and break into a storefront. minimal value secured. The column lists Sunday visits by local residents, health updates, and a custody-related settlement in a local case, noting ongoing court activity and visits among families and neighbors.
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Orvard
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