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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1908
Page
5
An old classified style notice from France Medical Institute in Columbus Ohio touts cures for throat lung nasal diseases, nervous disorders, women’s ailments, and sexual health. It emphasizes home treatment, confidential service, and a guarantee of satisfaction or money back.
An OCR fragment describes an afternoon and evening program with talks on agriculture and livestock. Names such as H. Markley J. W. Nicodemus and A. Markley appear, along with session times and topics like corn culture and livestock. The text is garbled but indicates a schedule and discussion about the season and future plans.
George W. Barthalow, injured by a freight train at the Newcomerstown yards Friday night, died at his Kimbolton home at 8 o'clock last evening after lingering consciousness loss. No witnesses. accident likely as he walked along tracks in darkness. He named his wife and daughter before dying. Funeral services expected Sunday morning.
The Phainfield streets saw the successful field test of John Valn and Jona Amores new attachment adding a motor and fifth wheel to a broken down vehicle. Cain and Amore, inventive locals, had long pursued the idea with limited backing, but Monday's run proved smooth and trouble free. They claim they can rig a common buggy to move without harnesses or heavy restraints if anyone can.
In Linton Mills Cambridge activity includes Ida Edna Mary Sargock Kiva Jone Lida Johnewa and Mergie Ruby visiting. Fred Harbold and Bowtston friends stay with Peter Harbold. Mrs Kate Barnhill and Mrs Eva Rolls and Sagahter Kiey visit relatives in Canton. The Ladies Art Society plans a meal supper at this site and New Tone.
Miss Carrie Hall of Coshocton and Mr. James Jones of Franklin Station were married at the home of Lance Hall on East Walnut Street. Rev. Joanston of the Church of Christ officiated. The couple received warm wishes from their many friends.
The Muskingum County prose cutae opinion explains that the December meeting is the proper time for township trustees to settle accounts with road superintendents and treasurers. It notes a shift from former meeting times and cites Prosecuting Attorney Power on the last Monday in December as the correct date for annual township bond and education fund settlements.
Week in West Lafayette covers social events and local visits. Frank Varese of Columbus is visiting, a shooting motel incident noted, Odd Fellows host a New Year’s hat sociable, and a town hall concert is planned next Friday. Mr and Mrs Harry Lewla of Pittsburgh are visiting, with other small notes on residents and entertainment.
Community chronicle recounts weekend visits among Cambridge and Canton families. Ewing relatives host gatherings. Swigert and Swigert wedding guests from Pearllisted. school holidays marked with exercises and a glove box gift from Fred Park. Nearby families from Freano Chill and Mizer School attendees noted.
Norwich and vicinity is likely to see oil and gas activity as W Hunter Atha begins leasing land nearby to explore for gas and oil. William J Mason of Zanesville has already been buying up tracts, and Atha plans to option several thousand acres on the Otsego Perry county border where crews hope the spay fluid yields signs.
Oscar Lorenz returned from a business trip to Coshocton last Friday. The Blind Train Concert Co. gave a good entertainment last Thursday. G A Rinner traveled to Cleveland Saturday for a large poultry shipment. Several locals went to Coshocton late last week for county events. Mrs Baker visited her son in Smithville. The stork brought a boy to Mr and Mrs Allen Fender. Mrs W H Celendecker and son Ralph visited from Canton for Christmas. Church holiday programs were well attended. Miloh Ely returned home from Adi crime to spend the holidays. Jonathan Ely learned Mrs Ely's sister died in Coshocton. funeral held Thursday.
First account filed in the estate matters of L. J. Curlison and Bartholomew Bachman trustee Bled Anal account. West Lafayette party details Edith Miller hosted a Thursday evening Christmas gathering with green red holly decorations, a two course supper, and multiple games with prizes to Renlah Merchant and Charles Shecknart. Attendees included Minnie Reynakis Mabel Smith Misa Ville Adasas Lucile Farnell Rona Phoona Renigh Merchant Wilt Partah Bernice Walters Florence Powelson and Walter West.
In Columbus, Ohio, William Gerd, a camp wagon contractor of 358 West Spring Street, reported a break in Thursday night. Reed stableman George Mevant allegedly shot Willem Palmer, a 35 year old driver, after Palmer appeared intoxicated at 6 o'clock Friday afternoon. Palmer was fatally wounded.
Columbus reports a Republican split in Ohio fueling Democratic chatter. Joan C. Welty of Cantonia is slated to speak at a Jackson Day banquet for Cincinnati backing a probable gubernatorial run. Harmon for president may also be floated alongside Welty amid Cincinnati support. Circleville, Lancaster, Norwalk host exiting Democratic organizers.
West Carlisle notes a December 28 lecture by Charles K F Grant impersonator of Cleveland at the Presbyterian church. It also lists Wakatemika Lodge No. 198 officers installed December 17 with W M E B Van Winkle and others, plus local visits, holiday travel, and a school start set for Monday December 30 after a one week holiday break.
New York toy dealers report a Teddy bear surplus as stores clear out after the holiday rush. While many plush animals sold early in the season, bears remain scarce on shelves. Subscriptions and local notices appear amid a jumble of unrelated text and ads.
A Times reporter inspected an experimental sprouting box by Messrs Stingel and Darlin showing seed corn quality. Five kernels sprouted, with vigorous shoots inch long. some kernels weak. The test illustrates germination differences and potential countywide farm benefits from using such germinating boxes.
In White Eyes on December 27 a man named White Eyes lives honorably among locals. A parable-like tale recalls biblical figures, ending with the man who doubled his five talents by prudent acts while villagers debate his trust and future office.
AV Henry of Panama Missouri testifies to seven years of proof that Dr King’s New Discovery cures coughs and colds and assists throat chest and lung conditions. The world has had thirty eight years of proof that it helps coughs colds influenza asthma hay fever pneumonia and prevent consumption with timely use. Available at O E Anderson’s store and others in Rosene and Ferguson’s. Prices 50 cents and one dollar.
In Conesville on November 6 a child died at the home of Mr and Mrs Gilliams. The report lists the deceased as Zeona Qayle Vieloene est sig months and two Yuva. The father and mother mourn, with brothers and three sisters also named in the notice.
In Henhus, Dec 27, the National Divorce Commission proposes reforms to prevent hasty remarriage before divorce becomes final. A decree may be stayed until a specified period after grant, and other provisions aim to curb unilateral actions in divorce cases. The Ohio commission backs these Uniform Laws and Governor Harris will push the matter in a special legislative message.
An old timey tag promotes avoiding illness with King s New Life Pills. The unsigned plea urges readers to keep out of trouble and maladies like malaria and biliousness. Distributed via C R Addersons Coshocton and M Ferguson s Rescue drugstores.
Milfork Milltork December 26 reports Rev G Kiddy of Coshocton to conduct a series of meetings starting tonight. Rev EK B Senter has gone to Perry chapel for a protracted meeting. Blanche Kreider is a pending Xmas event in Coshocton. Sylvania Corder visited Coshocton Saturday. Misses Anna Stewart and Bessie Pott spent Sunday with J Hsenier family. Wueht's school closed Monday for vacation. Manville extinguisher agent ad seeks local sales agents. Married, celebration noted for Prof Cronoman Peck and Tabbet Radie on Christmas day in Hanover, Conn. Professor Peck to join Nome at Hot Wert Victoria after January. instructor to spend the school year in the city. News wrap.
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