This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1907
Page
4
Squire Wimmer praised a decision in the abandonment case requiring Parkhill to pay a fine directed to support a deserted child. If unable to pay, he must work at Columbus Workhouse, earning money for the child’s care via the Houmane Society or another designated charity, rather than imprisonment.
A Dresden man Joseph Love shot himself in his home early Wednesday morning, dying shortly after at a nearby room. Described as despondent for years, Love’s act followed a troubled history including a fall from a railroad on the Cleveland line years earlier. Survived by a widow and three sons and a daughter in Newman Georgia, New York, and at home.
In a delayed damaged OCR text, Himebaugh advances seven thousand four hundred dollars toward the Sixomille dam project on the Wathond river. The contract awarding process is described, with references to state aid and a financing arrangement.
A severe accident at Barnes coal mine near Franklin injures Chas. Van Sickle, a commoner, as several tons and debris blocked his path. He was removed from the mine in a critical condition and is being cared for at his Presder’s Hollow home. The incident occurred shortly after noon Thursday.
In Jackson township a January snake tale emerges as Neward Valentine reports a three foot long reptile seen sunning itself after the weather teased spring. County residents in various areas collected dandelions while the warm spell lured wildlife.
One hundred dollar reward offered for any case of catarrh not cured by Hulls Catarrh Cure. Testimonials available free. Internal remedy claims to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Sold by all druggists. Toledo, Ohio. F J Cheney Co endorses by Waldo, Kinahan & Marvin.
Newark January 13 report on Lingafelter former Newark Living bank cashier charged with forgery. Trial details outline court proceedings, disputed instructions, and potential appeal issues with a likely April verdict, while unrelated ad copy for Mother Gray's Sweet Powders appears at the end.
Mrs Kennedy mother of Mrs Cotter of this city suffers a second stroke after a period of slight improvement at 5 oclock this morning. Doctors fear her condition may be critical and she has been lingering near death. The report notes her previously robust health and long life, while the surrounding notices mention local business ties and a farm near Monroe town.
West Bedford reports Mrs Mul ton Warren and daughter Bossy ot Nelle visited Det que ents. The Walker family sold Go Way atone to Fred Walker, who passes the store to brother Frank, continuing as Walker Bros. Bo Hains buys Chef M Ruxton farm. Bermuda notes steamer Ponce returns in distress. Ed Arink Thurailas begins race track improvements at county fair grounds.
The Tuscarawas Publishing Company led by J E Hurst bought the Democrat and Times papers in Tuscarawas County for around 15000 to 19000 dollars and will transfer ownership Monday with W T Arberson handling business. Hurst will serve as political editor and the deal secures the only English Democratic papers in the county. Also note a local healer claim from Port Byron about Arnica Salve for a long standing leg complaint.
At a Coshocton Board meeting the Coshocton Brick Co declared six percent preferred and eight per milt common stock dividends. The firm reported a very prosperous year with rapid growth in output and growing European and American demand for Coshocton Brick.
Miss Denis Bown recently graduated and trained in a Columbus hospital and is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Bown. Dwight Akers, formerly with Cape Cod Steamship Co at Detroit, visits his brother Rev. L. BR. Akers. The Bell Telephone Co completed the central building and is installing the switchboard for over a hundred subscribers. Protracted meetings begin at New Moscow Monday evening January 14 led by Pastor Rev. Akers with assistance from Rev. HB. Rhoades of Millersburg. Alice invited to attend.
A local gathering honored Mrs. Nanes Lowery for her birthday with a three course supper and warm wishes. Numerous neighbors held barn raising and comfort knotting events near Roscoe and Keene with many named participants. Several families, including the Shaw, Norris, Lowrey, Beaver, Clark, and Bechtel households, shared holidays and visits across Roscoe, Keene, Lewisville, and Norman Oklahoma, highlighting community ties and local hospitality.
Buckwheat is regaining favor as a staple breakfast grain. Farmers report rising demand for pure buckwheat flour and the traditional buckwheat pancakes. At the New York state meeting of the American Society of Kanits in Ithaca, officials plan to coordinate suppliers and promote the crop to meet renewed consumer interest.
An employment notice advertises part time work with earnings ranging from 26 to 50 dollars weekly. The opportunity is linked to H. W. Johns Manville Co and a local fire extinguisher setting service. Prospective workers are urged to respond to the Manville area listing.
The Times extends its probe into Sand Bank school troubles with statements from involved parties. Dempsey Bassett, Melvin Welker, and Lemuel Welker dispute who started the trouble while Wells and others face scrutiny. Welker’s father asserts Melvin was not the aggressor and promises witnesses for upcoming court hearings.
Chestnut Ridge residents report Mr and Mrs Percy Croft returned last Thursday after a trip to Missouri. Mr and Mrs Chas Andstey spent Sunday in Keene. High water disrupted an A F D carrier on Saturday. Extreme road conditions have slowed town travel and occasional visits.
George Murphy of Town is spending the winter with friends in the Oak Grove vicinity northeast of the city. He has not been home to Coshoc ton for forty years and notes that both city and country have made great advancement. His mother, Mrs. James Murphy, is in her ninety fourth year.
New Dresden M. D. reports that Thomas McCoy of Dresden is among the 27 individuals encreasfal in the state medical examination results.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.