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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1909
Page
2
A fragmentary chronicle lists notable figures who died in 1908. It includes scientists such as Charles A Young and Edmund Clarence Redman, artists like Ouida and Baroness Lucca, and military figures including Lieut Gen. Stephen D. Lee. The text mixes dates and places with numerous omissions and OCR errors.
A long misc list records the deaths of Henry Kenny and many public figures including Grover Cleveland William F Vilas and Joe Chandler Harris, with scattered notes on battleships, air and balloon feats, and key world events across months and places.
Fragmentary OCR yields a public notice mentioning Dr Albert Snell and Bennett Pace in Cingini mati O. eins On Sore SF Aw. Details incomplete but indicates a formal notice or citation involving named individuals.
Obituaries list figures from Tokyo to New York including Dr Canries Mitet Morice Harvard lecturer and critic in Cas bridge Massachusetts aged Bt. John Wallace Hutchinson of the HMutchinsos family in Lynn Massachusetts aged 87. Astor former New York salon figure aged 76. Tomas Extracts Pelma first Cuban president in Santiago aged 72. Victorien Sardou famed French dramatist in Paris aged 74. Goweger empress of China en route to Pekin aged 74. Rear Admiral Joseph Bullock Coghlan retired in New Rochelle New York. Donald G Mitchell Marvel author in Edgewood Connecticut aged.
Comrade Benjamin Franklin Miller died at his Rocky Fork home in Guernsey county last Thursday and was buried Saturday at Newcomerstown Cemetery. A Tennessee native who entered Ohio after the war, he served in the Baptist church and left six children with his widow Emma Berkwhite. Known as a gentle soldier and father, his life ended in Newcomerstown. Peace to his ashes. Also an ad for Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills.
Mrs Brown and her daughters Mia Robinson and Anna Kain are listed among the missing after the Italy earthquake. Former Coshocton resident Mrs John Brown, widow of Rev. John Brown, and Carrie Brown’s sister Mrs Robinson were visiting Europe with Mr Kain and his wife when they sailed from Naples to Sicily December 19. Grief stricken families in Ashtabula Cleveland and Coshocton await news while health tips from Dewitt’s Little Early Risers are advertised locally.
William Roney, 40, a well known New Castle Township resident, died near Woheawk Friday. funeral held Sunday at Mohawk Baptist church. Survived by his mother and four children. The report includes garbled text and an advertisement mentioning Becklen's Arice Salve.
Local prognosticator Tom Page forecasts a genuine winter spell starting around January 12 with plenty of snow and thickening ice. He says cold weather will follow after the snow. sleds and skates from Christmas will get renewed use and the public should expect a strong chill.
The Coshocton County Medical Association met at the library Thursday afternoon and elected officers. President Dr. E. C. Car, Vice President Dr. C. A. Ports, Secretary and Treasurer Dr. J. D. Lower. Diphtheria was the main topic of general discussion.
Bert Setter plans to open a gentlemen's clothing and furnishing store in late February in the Gourley building. He will be sole proprietor, leveraging long clothing-experience. The Independent Fur Co. shipped its third large fur consign ment to New York on New Year's Day, valued at $4,000.
Charles Benden of Akron seeks a pardon for Ida Mae Bordenkircher claiming medical concerns and that physicians warn she would go blind if kept in prison. The Coshocton County case found her guilty of manslaughter with a ten year sentence. she has served about two years.
Canal Dover reports a large fire in the new Wents block basement early Sunday morning. Total loss estimated at 15 000 dollars with the building insured for about 10 000. Origin of the blaze remains unknown and the incident is being investigated by local authorities.
Columbus reports that Theodore Burton of Cleveland will become United States Senator from Ohio as all opponents withdraw in his favor to ensure party harmony after a conference. Taft and Foraker issue statements praising the move and pledging support, with taft citing duty over ambition and Foraker calling the withdrawal a unity sacrifice.
The Cupshooton Poultry Fanciers' Association plans its first poultry show in February at City Hall. Prelim arrangements were settled at a Wednesday evening meeting in Reaper's barber shop. No entry limit, an experienced judge will award prizes in cash, plus additional prizes from local merchants who support the event. The show will feature prize birds and large participation anticipated from the region.
The document lists advertisers and printers including Frank Herbig Hicketts W M Smith Charles Gallagher WN Randles Winfield Scott and W Poe along with advertising and printing firms C RK Herbig WM Smith and Charles Gallagher.
The special road district commissioners will meet soon to decide which Covhocton highways get improvement next year. Several roads are candidates for rebuilding as state aid of 10148 dollars is secured, contingent on county and four towns raising a matching amount. This is assured.
Notice to teachers lists examination dates for elementary certificates on the first Saturday of each month, with high school and special certificates on select Saturdays. Patterson exams occur in April and May with 7 30 start times and fifty cent entry fees.
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