Georgia Plays Possum on Tall Dems and Cox Rivalries
The article notes Georgia politicking as returns come in, with debates over Cox’s finance chair bid and Mehaffey’s vote. It cites Columbus Democrats opposing Cox ally figures, tensions in Indiana’s senate race, and mentions local figures like Shively Kern Burton and regionwide temperance splits. It discusses Teddy Roosevelt era spying, county publicity, and school funding in Coshocton along with votes on liquor and public finance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colbie
Baker
Senate
Rnance Committee
Coshocton
Mehaffey
Conhocton
Cox
Theneen
Take Care Of What You Spend Your Life To Earn
A fragmented note urges prudent saving and planning for the future. It emphasizes that earnings should be protected as one grows older and suggests using the bank as a means to save for later life. The message repeats to reinforce thrift and financial preparation.
Coshocton County urged to build a wide Muskingum river bridge
Citizens urge a wide concrete bridge at West Main street over the Muskingum to meet future needs. They warn against a 21-foot span, arguing it would fail for farm traffic and cars, urging inspection of wider Tuscarawas crossings and wider future-proof design.
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Coshocton County
West Main Street
Muskingum River
Aledge
Tuscarawis County
Tuscarawas Tiver
Coshocton
Controversy Over Governors Proclamation and Senate Actions
The piece criticizes Governor Harris for calling an extraordinary session near term end and the Republican Senate for confirming his retiring administration’s appointments. It accuses them of political chicanery by suspending reference to committees, bypassing expected inquiry, and using partisan moves to push through appointments before Harmon’s inauguration.
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Warris
Hanesh
Harris
General Assembly
Senate
United States Senate
Hatha
Harmon
Washington
Ohio
Inspector Phipps
C. P. Taft
Bhi
Charley Taft
the Times
Commonwealth
Assure the Voter for School House Support
The text urges voters to back any legitimate school funding measure, arguing average citizens will fund public schools and noting men with no children still back education for moral uplift. It stresses that residents must trust the community’s need to build a new schoolhouse now without undermining property values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coshoeton
Community Fears Stall School Bond Vote Amid Property Opposition
Citizens voice concerns that property values will drop if a new school is built and bonds issued. Officials insist all plans are transparent and urge the public to be informed, hoping educate and reassure voters before the upcoming decision.
Ohio Citizens Call End to Office Overlap Policy
The piece argues against holding over appointees across gubernatorial terms in Ohio. It cites W. S. Matthews and J. C. Morris as examples and urges the Republican legislature to grant fair treatment by clearing overlapping terms that would span multiple administrations. It critiques potential pacts to favor future governors and emphasizes a higher moral standard for public life.
Harmon Appeals to Senate for Good Government
Governor Judson Harmon urges the Senate to reconsider recent confirmations of Harris appointees. He argues the timing and method threaten executive unity and proper succession, risking a precedent harming the next administrations and the integrity of the state’s governance. He calls for free choice of associates and successors to maintain responsible, harmonious administration.
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Harmon
Senate
Ohio
Pattison
Harris
Iask
Theim
Powell Kone Hosts Delicious Supper With Music
A pleasant evening featured a delicious supper at the Powell Kone as John Cooper DeBerry O E Ford Earl Johnson Clarence Rank Stewart Gault James Tripp and Professor Powell enjoyed a lively program of music and fellowship.
Mrs Bible Seeks Divorce Over Abandonment and Support
Bertha Bible states she wed Eugene Bible on October 12, 1898, and four children were born to the union. She sues for divorce in probate court alleging abandonment since August 19, 1903 and failure to provide. She notes a $300 bond for future child support was forced from him in January 1908 and seeks divorce and custody of the children.
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Bertha Bible
Eugene Bible
Jos. L. McDowell
Mrs Lamma Called by Death Angel in Ohio Town
Mrs Seylina Vickers Lamma died at 2 15 Monday morning at her daughter's home in Sycamore Street after lung trouble. Born Plainfield November 1871, married John Letumt January 20 1873, mother of eleven with five predeceased, member of M P church. Survived by husband five brothers one sister and seven grandchildren. Funeral held Wednesday afternoon at South Lawn with Revs Fisher and Johnston assisting.
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Seylina (Vickers) Lamma
Jacob Banks
Sycamore Street
Lamima
Plainfield
John Letumt
Wesa
M. P. Church
Chrch
John Ham
Ollie Lamma
Columbus
Jacob Danks
George Wright
Newark
Andrew and
Garfield
Fisher
Johnston
Taterment
South Lawn
Protest in Congress over Coshocton workers plea
In Coshocton unionists vocally support Ashbrook after three leaders sentenced by Judge Wright. The House heard the memorial, referred to judiciary committee. Trades Council protests, while Harry Roadruck receives a suspended sentence for carrying concealed weapons after a Main Street shooting incident.
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Coshocton
Halls of Congress
Ashbrook
Wright
House
Trades Council
Congressuuma
Labor
Lane
The
Harry Roadruck
Main Street
Hamilton
Mary Phillips and Everett Croskey Wed in Surprise Ceremony
The wedding took place Jan 7 at J. Still residence with Elizabeth Still and Fred Still present. Mary Phillips, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Phillips of Monroey, wed Everett Croskey, son of W. Croskey of Killbuck. The groom is a rural mail carrier from Killbuck and they will establish their home there.
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Mary Phillips
Everett Croskey
Mace
Elizabeth Still
Fred Still
Albert Phillips
Monroey
W. Croskey
Killbuck
Able Lecture by Rev Morris of Fresno Stirs Audience
Rev D A Morris M I pastor of Fresno delivered an able entertaining lecture on Home at the Fresno Opera House. He spoke from a new viewpoint stressing the nation as the home of our race and the rural home as the base of tradition. The talk was instructive sincere and at times eloquent and he was honored by the Mattern Woodmen of America on their lecture course. He is a promising young minister and popular lecturer.
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Fresno
D. A. Morris
M. I
Morris
Mattern Woodmen of America
Chicken fanciers ship bantams and travelers head West
J W Mamnens, a North Eighth street chicken fancier, sent a pair of Golden Sembright bantams to M Foster of Butler Pa. A fancy often costs money. Mrs Mary Love of Keene plans a winter in California after a Cincinnati visit with her sister before leaving for the West.
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J. W. Mamnens
North Eighth Street
M. Foster
Butler, Pa
California
Mary Love of
Keene
Cincinnati
Sinter
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Harrison Alberts
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Drake
Rathbun
Geo Cox
I @iana
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Hemenway
John Wy Ker
Chuen
Oh Shively
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Pei Wan
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Foraker
Mark Hanna
Tilimar
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Futh
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Nein
Lesen
Forbes
Ture
M. Q Baker
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M. B. Smith
Hanis
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Nash
W. S
Matthews
Bushnell
Arthur J. Vorys
State Superintendent of Banks
J. C. Morris
Hare
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Walker & Lawrence
ODD Lot Shoe Sale
J. Br
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Tom Platt
Elihu Root
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