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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1909
Page
6
The writer ridicules President Roosevelt for dictatorial moves and praises the withdrawal of Taft from the senator race. Harmon's administration is defended, and Ohio Republicans are urged to let officials govern without graft. The piece notes Democratic strength and calls for brains over money.
Ohio welcomes Harmon as governor, described as conservative and honest, a return to old school statesmanship. Report notes officials’ push to constrain his power by limiting his ability to appoint friends to staff.
The Coshocton National Bank promotes itself as a strong safe institution chartered by the U.S. government with conservative officers. It invites deposits from $1,000 and up and pledges confidential dealings, attentive service for both large and small accounts, and ready loans on approved security. M Q Haker pres, T L Montgomery cashier, M B Smith asst cashier.
The piece condemns fakirs at the Coshocton fair for abusing concessions and privileges, urges banning risky games, and praises Nellie Institute farmers for pushing reform. It cites Canal Dover brewer Martin and salesman Schell facing grand jury indictments over beer sales to wet areas, with courts to decide legality.
Readers express support for Harmon and demand he be allowed to correct abuses. They oppose third rate clerks and interference from Republicans, urging Gov Harmon to seize the chance to reform Onbto.
Governor Harmon pledges to reveal the whole truth to Ohio citizens, saying public sentiment will not tolerate misconduct. He asserts investigations must run free of technical obstacles and calls for punishment or restitution if guilt is proven, insisting party associates cannot shield an offender.
Ohio Senator Foraker scorched Roosevelt and the Brownsville affair in a senate speech. He denounced the War Department as illegal in funding the Pinkerton probe and urged reforms, condemning the conduct of officials from top to bottom. The speech attacked administration shifts and defense maneuvers in Ohio and national politics.
A restrained message appeals to readers to support good government and a four square deal. The text emphasizes unity, integrity, and steadfastness without specifics or names. It frames the issue as a broad call to patriotic civic duty.
Columbus reports say many officers confirmed by the senate face pressure from Governor Harmon. Rumors claim resignations or other measures to replace appointees with Harmon supporters. The General Assembly's session length will depend on today’s vote, with House and Senate split on adjournment.
The list shows teachers awarded certificates after passing the jai coants examination. For 1 year: Beiva Burgess, Helen Crile ha Bell, Francis Fowler, GG Bryan, Chester Lake. For 2 years: common school Hert Mc Murphy. For 3 years: common school Walter Towell. For 3 years leir school $1 HH Naniels and J. McCammant.
Iyank Darling seeks the capture of the person who poisoned his son Walter’s dog Spike and Vic offers a $400 reward. The case is presented for Threshing the affair to the Wottom while details remain unclear and distorted by OCR. A newborn son is reported for My nltd Vics Liord Wilson of Oak Pep ye with further garbled lines about local events and dates.
By Willlis J. Abbott, the piece argues Charles P. Taft’s bid for the Ohio Senate was driven by wealth rather than merit and praises Theodore E. Burton’s win as a stand against moneyted politics. It contrasts Oregon’s pledges by legislature to elect the winner with recent reforms and urges honoring preelection pledges to protect popular government.
Farmers of Perry township held an independent institute at Perry Grange hall January 7 8 with papers by JoC Mikesell on Queen Biddy and John W Lee on The Hog. Will H Culbertson of New Concord delivered two speakers worth sessions, music enlivened talks, officers were re elected and a Perry institute planned for next winter to continue the tradition.
Fresno notes a series of local social mentions and visits. S. F. Boyd fell from straw last Saturday and sustained no serious injuries but cannot work. Several residents and visitors from Carnegie, Cleveland, Oak Grove, and Columbus are listed with visits, illnesses, and local events including a temperance lecture and revival meetings.
Coshocton area notes show residents returning from Tennessee to Ohio and others relocating. Families: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Robinson move back to Ohio. Miss Bertha and Beulah Cullison visit Jona Kimberly. Elmer Barrett buys timber from Mite Havel Fry. Atorvo Hobinson changes location. James Steanson’s pie group. Joe Bailey and Harvey Bailey purchase Bowman store from Peter Styres. German Evangelical church holds service. John Lorens and Matthew Fink elected trustees. envelope system discussed for offerings. Nominations for mining sub-district No 6 offices in Coshocton County close next Saturday January 16.
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