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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1908
Page
2
Prosecutor McDowell cites an Attorney General directive charging him to prosecute all matters for the people in common pleas probate and circuit courts including appeals from Mayor's court. City Attorney Williams states it is not his duty to appear in mayor's court. Likely the council will appoint someone to handle this duty.
Cobbled local notes describe Pie socials and visits across Pearl Coshocton and nearby towns. Mrs. Sadie Zingg of Coshocton remains ill with suspected tonsillitis while relatives and friends gather at homes and schoolhouse socials. Proceeds from Phoebe Zingg’s pie social reached two dollars and fifty cents.
A fragmented account describes a social gathering with individuals named Tom Kaisomr and Mr McGregor participating in a fanciful scene. The scene references an initiator offering and ordering old waiting cards amid a temporary gathering.
Henry M. Slagter, owner at seventy eight, sees his dream near completion as trains run over thirteen miles of water and nineteen miles of submerged swamp from Milamas to Knights Key. The Hue spans 109 miles touching forty two islands with ferryboats to Havapa. Flagler rode the first trip in his private car, pursuing a Cuba traffic link since the Spanish American War era.
In West Lafayette, good character is prized in society with clubs and musicales shaping social life. The town favors propriety and decorum, where dress and manners mark status. Intellectual and social events define local identity amid mentions of clubs, meetings, and refined pastimes.
Columbus reports the supreme court ruled in favor of Sheriff Karbd against 4. E. Sartain, appointed by Franklin County commissioners to fill the extra year. The decision clarifies officers’ right to hold state extended positions amid changes in election laws.
Tiverton residents report several illness cases including Mr and Mrs Harrison Hayelbarger and Alonzo Spurgeon while Mrs Fealer improves. A sled ride to Walhonding featured youths Burgess Smith Ada Hagelbarger and others. Socials at the Grassbaughs with Springs Mountain visitors ended late.
Tiverton officials debate property, repairs, and board duties amid a mixed crowd. A Tiverton breeding sale attracted local interest as a Pocono shitter was bid in by a home firm, signaling ongoing community concerns and governance.
Dr Fred Rebman explains fogging occurs when cold lenses meet warm air as people shift from cold to warm rooms. He notes there is no prevention besides a remedy he recommends: rub a small amount of saliva on the lens and wipe with a cloth, a practice common in his day.
A long warm spell leaves lawns green while lagrippe grips many families in Holmes County. Dense damp weather fueled pneumonia deaths. A cold snap offers relief and a cure for the time being. Citizens urged to keep overcoats on despite warmth and to weather the remaining winter days with care. The Holmes County jury has faced harsh remarks amid public attention.
Grain prices and market notes reflect mixed activity across cereals and flour futures. Reports show bids for wheat oats corn rye and related flour products with varied trader interest in dozens of commodities and regional shipments from Chicago, Cincinnati, and Pittsburgh areas.
A sequence of real estate transfers including Geo Moffit Q C to Perry Pleman for 60 acres in Jefferson and multiple deeds in Coshocton and surrounding townships. Transfers cover prices from 1 to 6000 dollars, detailing buyers such as Frank McAllister John F Thomas and S A Mills, with parcels in Lintey Lafayette Adams New Castle and Jefferson townships and others.
Oak Grove, Feb 12. Grangers in Ohio urged to back direct legislation as the senate voted to submit a referendum amendment to the state constitution. The piece cites Oregon’s 1903 initiative success and calls for action in Ohio. Local notes include Asbury Norman recovering from pleurisy, Mrs. Vi Miller traveling, Bell Telephone expansion, and a suite of social and lodge activities in Oak Grove with members attending events and visits across nearby towns.
Franklin Station Reb 12. Mrs Deepy Daw Gn spent Sami with her histor Mes Bie Mebanal Mira Grice Dawson on the watch list for two weeks fx able, will be out and tabulated her school One way Mary Berna spent Starday with Mira Ethel Kitchen a, Mias Agnes Carter and Mra Dice Yawaoh Thursday with Mias fixie Ralaton Nellie. Mira Alex Duesenberg of Coxtoeton spent Sunday here. Those who spent Sunday with Mr ail Mrs Wm Thinfee were Mr and Mrs Joe Carner and two children David and Wile Dunfer Harte Shrig ey of Conesville Miss Grace Hall of Orton. The coal Miners of this place are, ily Working half Ume.
A fragmented notice describes a sledding party at Spring Mountain with numerous attendees and hosts. Mentions Misses Ad Phigeigergeny Mar Krownapple and others, plus various locals and visiting guests. The text appears as garbled OCR with names like Krownapple, Mattie Me Neal, and Mrs Eid crew nepple in a social event likely held at a local estate or public area.
An ad seeks a good family to adopt a healthy six weeks old boy baby. Applications directed to J W Wengel, Hemunearent.
Prominent Franklin County farmer Henry Gelb died last night after a brief illness of pneumonia. He was about 76, leaves a widow, a daughter and four sons. Funeral services are set for Friday at Halifax Church.
Local items report F E Pomerene in New York on business with several local industries. D G Stills and Ray Hanlon travel for business. Mrs James Brown visits from West Lafayette. T H Wiggins is ill. Orland Foster from Warsaw visits. Mrs J M Sondles attends funeral. G Haines hosts in Pleasant Valley. Dr. Sheldon moves residence. Ella Connerty visits from Carnegie. Will Wisaley visits Findlay. Winnie McVey in Cleveland. Fred Keene guests of Robert Shafer.
Mr and Mrs Soho Conrad hosted dinner with friends includingMr and Mrs Alvin Beall Mr and Mrs Alex McClure Grant Leavitt and relatives. John Beall and Dora entertained guests. David Lowe and George Patterson ill. Wm Frizzell rents Katy Mullet farm to move soon. A baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Goegeline. Leonard Murray entertains Endsley at supper. Lawrence and Karr haul corn from Warsaw. Jessie Frizzell works for Mrs Wash Farewell. Rev Wallace of Wooster visits Marshal Endstey and Charles Reed at John Grahams near Clark.
Fresno area social and church notices from February events and visits. Lectures announced for February 18 at the Presbyterian church. Oak Grove Grange visits February 24 with six initiates. Local residents’ visits and gatherings noted, plus school and community happenings. A lighthearted leap year opinion closes the column.
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