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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1908
Page
2
An advertised medical exhibition at the Coshocton Ohio Park Hotel on January 3 offers examination and consultation free. The vendor claims diplomas from colleges, extensive hospital experience, and a purported cure for catarrh asthma bronchitis pneumonia consumption and other ailments through a blood-current treatment.
A jury trial is set for Ben Dickerson in Millersburg with courtroom activity described. Attorneys for both sides appeared as the court addressed jury impaneling. An absent juror and a warrant for transportation of a Dallas witness were noted, delaying proceedings to Monday.
The jury selection in the Millersburg case proceeds with most venire members opposed to capital punishment or unconvinced by circumstantial evidence. Attorneys argue for cost exposure if acquittal occurs while court hopes to complete the venire after lunch as hundreds crowd the courthouse.
Port Washington, about 20 miles from Coshocton, voted Friday on whether to remain dry or revert to liquor laws. A wets petition secured 41 names urging another vote, but turnout was low with only 41 voting and three abstentions. The result: 40 wet to 7 dry, reversing two years of dry status.
Attorneys for the state Hazel Familien returned Saturday from a ward hearing in Cana where the case centers on local legal action and ongoing court proceedings.
In Esler on January 1d Mrs W Gergeant and daughter Burnice visited Coshocton on business. Mrs John Stewart visited Newcomerstown friends. Ada Ethel of Noble county to stay with sister Nettle Ethel. Protracted meeting postponed to January 20 due to Rev Beck’s throat trouble. Luther Simmons was in Coshocton on business. Mrs Clifford Boos and baby progressing well.
Fresno updates report James Leagvengood recovering from a stomach trouble and Heirs Leindecker resuming coal sales with reduced price per bushel. James Ames from Canal Lewisville made a business stop here last week. H R Lorens chopped wood. a lot of wood sold at a wood time. M Fred Olliser, once run operator at a pan tuner, is said to be hipton Incs. Wm Sehdard driving his barn home recently at A Ames. Fd Boyd & Co to sell local fat horses to Moffilo next week. George Behrenberger visited a friend in the northern garth. Obie bust woe.
A scrambled recap of West Carlisle events includes church related notices and a Saturday gathering. Names from Newark and local residents appear among attendees and a dozen couples are listed for a social evening with music games and dancing at various homes and venues.
Pomona Grange set for Thursday at Plainfield Hall with morning and afternoon sessions. Notable items include talks on tar and daikar use, rural school needs, winter plowing, poultry house, and life insurance benefits. Speakers listed include Geo Rewits, C Vinsel, Allen Murphey, Peter Shafer, Clara Sting, and Gen Stonchocker.
A local incident reports a fine mare belonging to West Latevette that broke her leg Saturday morning. Efforts to aid her were made by V al Shafer and others. the scene included mentions of Tip and Apotha residents and several accompanying family members.
Senator Atwell of Licking expresses no fear about a brewing political initiative. He dismisses early drives, notes party support, and hints at plans to refocus energy toward state power issues. Political observers weigh impact on upcoming votes and local battles.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions names and dates in an unclear notice. It references payee, attempts to void, a meeting at 7 am or pm in May, and a death or event described with distorted terms. Details are unreadable and names are uncertain.
A fragmented weather and social note records temperatures for a cold period and mentions Mohawk Village hosting a guest. The readable text lists low temperatures and a visiting person tied to Mohawk Village, though specifics are unclear.
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