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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1908
Page
4
The article extols William Jennings Bryan as a persistent and principled figure. It portrays him as a sincere, candid, and widely admired leader whose early career and rhetoric shaped his national prominence. It notes criticisms of vacillation yet emphasizes his conservatism, decency, and ability to connect with Americans, while pondering his presidential prospects and the voters’ eventual choice.
A long, rambling satirical column critiques politicians including Bryan and Roosevelt while lampooning fashion thefts and moral posturing. It references a wave of Republican nomination talk, praises certain Americans for deeds over words, and mocks demagoguery and graft. The piece weaves historical figures, quotes, and sharp social commentary in a period voice.
A garbled ad copy touts Kemys Balsam as a universal cough and cold cure. It alleges the remedy stops coughs and bronchitis and cannot be matched by other medicines, urging readers that they cannot afford to miss it.
The article argues for strict use of safety matches, detailing why they prevent fires and save lives. It explains differences in composition, ignition methods, and safety features, noting the dangers of phosphorus in parlor matches and citing cost and injury statistics to advocate prohibition and wider adoption.
Mia W. Blissfield, McNeal, and Miss Little McNeal suffer illness. attorneys Duncan and McDermott file suit against Mrs Rath Coe and Benjamin Cor to recover 46.84 claimed as the balance due for laying a cement walk at the Coe home on Main Street in October last year.
Live stock exhibitors from across Ohio will gather in Columbus on February 12 and 13 for the annual Ohio Livestock Association convention at State University. Officers include George M. Wilber of Marysville as president and C. S. Plumb of Columbus as secretary treasurer. Day one features talks on short horn cattle corn and swine food with dedicatory exercises at the university, a session of the Ohio Dairymen's Association, and a banquet at Busy Bees. Day two offers a livestock display in the new pavilion with horse exhibits by McLaughlin Bros and talks by H. P. Miller, H. Woods Robinson, F. R. Marshall, and D. S. White.
Travellog Bae-man Burns Hack of Roaroe, an eastern shoe house representative, traveled from Coshocton to Warsaw to West Lafayette and back. His excess baggage would have been 80 cents, but John Hay, an unemployed Coshocton man, accompanied him and paid 70 cents. A ten cent saving was realized, likely spent at a soda fountain on their return.
Mrs Catharine Kinney died at her daughter and son Chas and Catherine Kinney in Columbus at 2:30 Friday afternoon from heart trouble after years of illness. She was 63 and spent most of her life in Coshocton. Widowed twice, first to Patrick Carroll then Patrick Kinney, she leaves nine children Frank Martin Mary Patrick Carroll John James Margaret Catherine and Charles Kinney.
Revival meetings at the M E church will close Sunday night. Revival meeting will commence at the M P church Sunday evening. James Middleton performs jumbo on the ice this week. Jerry Sirrock experts to spend Sunday at Mt Union. Mr and Mrs James Lawrence and Shutghles visiting relatives. Dale Myers Chas Benl Hilton Clark Billy Shook Arnold Miller Ernest Adams named as champion athletes this week.
A list from a recent teacher examination notes pauses for elementary certificates with names including E. B. Bureau, A. F. Huff, A. R. Donk, H. G. Portz, Ed A. Robinson, and others. An unrelated ad promises mail-order fire extinguisher agents earning up to $26 weekly, urging correspondence.
A 1815 writ from President James Madison to Charles Gorsuch, counter signed by land commissioner Jodah Meigs, transfers the south quarter of section 13, township 2, range 8B on Newark road, Muskingum township, to Gorsuch. The parchment, in excellent condition, had remained private until recently and is now filed in the county recorder's office along with the deed.
Secretary Dyser of the Blue Hole Fishing Club received a letter from Gov Andrew L Harris stating he accepts honorary membership. He notes the honorary member must meet high qualifications and sends thanks for the diploma and photo. The letter expresses wishes for the club's long life and the governor's best regards.
James Potter died at home in Nellie on February 2. He was five years old. Son of Andrew and Julia Foster, born September 12, 1857 near Warsaw. Married February 2, 1882 to Misa Pauline Sammgardner of Warsaw. Survived by two daughters one son Walter and another daughter Nel Me at home plus Mrs Chas McFarland of Walhonding and brother John Foster two sisters Mrs Osborn Darling and Mrs Will Frederick, and many friends. He lived on a farm near MetLe until March 39 1905 then moved to Netite. Previously healthy until five years ago when he suffered an accident.
The ultimate cause of his death was meningitis after appendicitis. His wife and children were tireless in his last days, he bore his suffering with fortitude. A lifelong Coshocton County resident, he was known as modest, a good citizen, loving husband, indulgent father, and kind neighbor. Sympathy is extended to his sorrowing family.
Columbus February report shows Senator W H Meck of Dayton guiding a committee investigation into alleged irregularities in the state educational system. He plans to name witnesses and charge the board of examiners with certifying in exchange for lecturing dates, and claims the State School Commissioner acted with knowledge. A woman teacher’s affidavit alleging indecent proposals by a examining official is cited.
A well at the Charles Lari Tare place near Lock was brought in Friday afternoon. After penetrating only a few feet, it showed a capacity of over 4,000,000 feet of gas with flow increasing. It is believed to be among the largest in the Knox Licking district and is owned by the Ohio Central Company.
An advert promotes Mother Gray's Austrian Bath as a safe pleasant regulator for women with back pains urine bladder or kidney trouble. It claims a certain cure and offers a sample package free with address The Mother Gray Co Le Roy New York for ordering.
Probate records show John Horne’s probate admitted with widow electing not to take under the will. Emily Blatdy’s probate admitted with J D Lower appointed as administrator.
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