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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1907
Page
6
Coshocton Weekly Times publishes every Friday under The Times Publishing. The issue price is listed as $1.00, with standard weekly items and local notices featured.
A Kansas City judge ruled to curb evasion of law by technicalities in a case brought by dance halls. He held the statute was aimed at a public evil and that city leaders knew its purpose. The decision asserts the law must be enforced in common sense fashion to uphold humanity and right.
A discussion of Ohio water resources focusing on the four main drainage basins, early water power history, and the public water supply. It notes how federal and state surveys inform on flow, irrigation, and domestic supply, while criticizing fiscal waste and urging economical oversight of state spending and infrastructure.
The article surveys sugar beet production in Colorado with over a hundred thousand acres planted and yields exceeding one million pounds, naming Fort Collins and other towns. It links sugar to regional industry, mentions potatoes and mining wealth, and touches on political unrest, wartime costs, and social tensions including a reference to a saloon owner killed in Brownsville and racial violence.
Tiverton January 29 reports W Hoadly Rahn and Cally Fulbright united in marriage at George HeTM Finger’s residence. The piece also describes a local oyster-tasting contest, a Tiverton organized league with captains Claud Gamerts Felder and Ray Meredith, and various town events with standings and names of residents, noting a move to Akron by Mr Robinson and a large upcoming event through February.
A garbled passage hints at a questionable birth deposty and a trend to assist self seekers. It mentions money, a risky remedy, and people who profit by helping themselves, but the text is unclear and fragmented.
The piece argues against reckless taxpayer disbursement and graft, praising Farm and Fireside for highlighting the need to steer farmers toward proper public money appropriations. It warns leaders should know where funds come from and why every dollar is spent, urging accountability.
Soleniad Gaumer a respected citizen of Adamsville near Tooo cluck Mondas died at home after a long life of farming and stock dealing. Born near Adamaville he was a pioneer resident noted for success in Mi zim county. He had suffered rheumatism in recent years and is survived by his widow and two children.
Linton Mills, Mills Tan, and Mra Pant attended gatherings with Mrs Ad dle Love. Wil and Sadie Haubold with Janes Welker spent the weekend with Fresno friends. Ma Neff visited Odessa Shryack and James Widlher. Frank Williams hosted a Rut gathering. Some youths attended a meeting at UMuian Chapel. A baby boy was born to John Mamersby and wife Friday.
The Conesville police court case over a Saturday night arrest at Gus Kern’s saloon on Second Street and Railroad Street centers on visiting wine rooms. Names include Sarah Cline and Mary Capps, with details about Edward Guthrie, Lucy Guthrie, and Samuel Jermange. Guthrie testifies, Kern’s hotel is involved, and a fine is paid. A wife’s intent to pursue divorce is noted along with a separate marriage announcement for Eva May Lowray and George Almack at Grace M.E. Parsonage.
The county fair board reelected officers led by President Henry T. Clark and Vice President J Porter with Ed Hanlon as secretary and Chas McClain as treasurer. Finances were reported satisfactory. The 1907 fair is set for October 9, 10, and 11. Miss Mabel Boyd was appointed assistant secretary. committees and department head appointments were announced, including executive and show divisions.
A destructive blaze damaged the Dresden Woolen Mill operated by Kapner Brow & Duga, with losses around 15000. Fire started at a carding area where sparks ignited loose material. Dresden fire department and hand lines fought the blaze for hours. Two workers were injured, one superintendent Kapner and firefighter Samuel Davis, as crews saved the structure on Chestnut Street.
A Coshocton lecture denounces Senator Foraker as a Judas Iscariot of Ohio for backers of the Cincinnati railroad and alleged thefts. The crowd roars with approval while some Republicans remain silent as speakers call to defeat any future Foraker allies in the next state legislature.
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