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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1909
Page
8
An old advertisement touts Kodol as the digestion aid that lets the stomach rest while it digests. It claims a money back offer for a dollar bottle, urging readers to buy through druggists and cites agents in various towns.
An important Coshocton development arrives as W. E. Clow confirms Luyster and Lowes of Dayton won the contract to build a mammoth plant south of Coshocton. The Thursday letter signals a major local economic expansion with a large industrial project and job potential for the area.
James B Clow & Sons announces a signed contract with Mesere Luyster Lowes of Dayton Ohio for Coshocton building works. Pipe shop to be finished in sixty days with a ninety day penalty clause and remaining work within six months. The letter notes delays but expresses satisfaction with the final plan and quality.
A large roster of lawyers will defend the defendants in the Dresden bank case when court resumes in Columbus next Monday. The First National Bank of Pweeden failure is on the docket with charges of misappropriation of funds against the cashier and other officials. Representing the defense are Eugen and Neely of Zanesville, Booth, Keating and Poters of Columbus, Frank Durban of Zanesville, Jacob and Abe Kapner of Kapner Bros & Paug Hosiery Co, and others. The bank’s vice president Janes S Brettyman is defended by FC Southard of Zanesville and T Powell of Columbus. The judge is JH Mackey of Cambridge.
A bulletin from Ohio State University reports Coshocton County now has fourteen students enrolled and officially certified at the institution.
The report notes a chicken pox prevalence in West Lafayette and mentions several locals such as Rachid Owens and Glover of Keene visiting the area. County commissioners plan a meeting on January 15 to discuss Lafayette township property owners affected by the new Lafayette ditch survey.
A Florence case reports General's son undergoing court martial, with oblique tributes to a departed loved one and a note on solemn times. The text blends military procedure with a funeral mood and references to local fraternal activities and installations. Officers of Blue Lodge F and A M and the Woman's Relief Corps are listed along with a banquet and a social hour following the events.
Miss Minnie McCleary of Coshocton county died Friday night at Gallipolis State Hospital from pneumonia. Her remains were taken to Coshocton for burial, with interment at Bowman next Monday. She was about thirty one and survived by seven brothers and sisters including Mrs M Phillips and Mrs Chas Orrin, and brothers Chas Orrin, J R McFarland, Henry, Abraham, John, and Jacob McCleary, in Coshocton area and West Lafayette.
Governor Harmon delivers his inaugural address outlining the duties of the executive, limits on power, and the need for state reforms. He stresses enforcing laws through the executive, accountability, and moral governance while urging attention to agriculture, taxation, canal systems, and state institutions. He calls for prudent administration, reform of penal and benevolent institutions, and wiser budgeting.
Delegates from European nations gather in London for the International Aeronautic Federation meeting to discuss aviation sport and science, balloon race rulings, motorized flight oversight by automobile clubs, and air rights. The absence of American delegates noted. Roger William Wallace represents the US interests.
Indianapolis, Ind. Jan. 11. With the caucus to choose a successor to United States Senator James A. Hem enway one day off, six aspirants wage a stubborn fight among state legislators. Reports of combinations are denied, and indications show no withdrawals until a test of strength on ballots. John W. Kern and L. Ert Slack claim a heavy vote on first ballots. B. F. Shiveley Edward G. Hoffman G. V. Menzies and John E. B. Lamb say Kern or Slack must win early or not at all. Lamb says he will not be far behind Shiveley on the first ballot.
Columbus January 11. Both branches of the general assembly held short sessions and adjourned early so members could attend the inauguration of Governor elect Hartoon. Tomorrow the senate and house meet in joint session to elect Theodore E. Burton U.S. senator to succeed Joseph B. Foraker. Committees will be announced and a short or long session decision anticipated.
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