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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1907
Page
5
The Times reports that a six week subscription drive boosted daily circulation by 250 readers and added 200 new subscribers, despite a failed raid by a Republican paper. It predicts total circulation between 3000 and 3150 and argues the contest was a windfall rather than a raid.
W Carlisle nurseryman W Nojami reports a sudden cloudburst near noon Monday. Torrents flooded fields and nursery beds, uprooting young stock, breaking stems, and washing away plots. Rain outside was heavy but wind remained low, limiting further destruction.
Malley chief inspector of the horticultural department of the state board of agriculture urges strict enforcement of a law requiring proper supervision of nursery stock before delivery to ensure roots and stock are free from infectious parasites. He says cooperation from nurserymen has been lacking and warns farmers and county nurseries to be vigilant and report suspected trouble.
Coshocton area social exchanges include Mr and Mrs Harvey Cox of W Lafayette visiting relatives, Mr and Mrs Fred Kensel of Illinois visiting the Lawrences, and several families hosting gatherings with ice cream and cake. Della Leach stayed with Jessie Lawrener, James Beall vacationing with his parents, and a new baby girl born to Mr and Mrs David Lawe. Miss Della Mullet and the Patterson family joined relatives in Wayne County. extended visits and illnesses mentioned as well.
An examination for clerk and carrier positions will be held at the city high school on date 20 71807 For applicants blanks inquire with the board of civil service in the city and county address provided Information covers qualifications duties salaries and promotion processes.
A letter from David Raiser warns Cushyucton, K P and Coshocton authorities that a shooting at a farm house two and a half miles north of Coshocton has occurred every Sunday night between twelve and one for six months. He promises to gather concrete evidence to identify the perpetrators.
The Crescent Guitar and Mandolin Club led by Mrs. Jennie Reese has applied to the Chautauqua program committee for several dates during the assembly. The 24 member group, wearing white uniforms and new instruments, is praised for excellent music and may be featured as a prelude to evening entertainments.
A two year old child born to Mr and Mrs Lester Kightager of Mifflin, Ohio displays a rare deformity with one head two bodies and three limbs. The child is described as playful and unusually communicative for its age, attracting attention during the exhibition in Wooster.
A noisy group of young men gathered for a camping trip near Zenesville. They planned a hike to Totowa, with beds transported from Dayton and equipment from Colimus and Tonawanda. The party intended a week at Camp Keite by the river, with daily treks and a visit to the pump, keeping to a tight schedule through Friday.
A former director of the briiemary, identified as Wilkinery Wowites sears ofoate, appeared at a Cowie event. The report notes his age and remarks on his vision and steady involvement in business fairs, highlighting his presence at the ongoing fair.
Mrs Daiwrenee Cox wife of Lawrence Cox dies at Conesville after a long illness. She is survived by her children and other relatives. Funeral arrangements are pending with local services.
Mrs. an Osler and daughter Mrs. Josephine Wateon with children spent last week with relatives in Nobis cond ty spen. Clarence Bunleve of Frosno wad welcomed caller. Mr and Mrs. Gear Dexter and children visited Not fomete town. Peter Thao and Nip tert botnet West t Fees un joined by others. Mr Chae thodeer and Magee family spent Sunday with Peter Haseol Hoda and McFacland of Coptite.
A group from East Liverpool has spent eight days camping on River Road Below the city, facing discomfort and poor conditions. Fortune died at her home in Waraw after a cavemen incident. authorities are investigating.
The entry lists names and events from Conesville and nearby areas on July 2 to 4 including attendance by Mart Roberts and Clarence Senter with families, mentions of WHE Howard, Mrada, and Jay Garretts, a funeral for Mrs. de A Cox, and plans for an excursion to PHS. Several families are noted visiting or gathering at homes, with references to local residents and activities.
Oyster Bay July 2 The village plans no Fourth of July observance this year in deference to President Roosevelt’s wish for freedom from Jubilations. An old-time rally movement has been quietly abandoned as a result.
The piece recounts Dr. Beall’s uncle Moo Heal and his brother in a 19th century Caribbean context, noting Beall’s past as a revenue collector on the frontier and a violent incident in which five Americans were killed. It blends political observations on Dominican character with a vivid travelogue of Washington and New York weather, coastal scenes, and local life. It also mentions Nellie Sykea returning home from a ten day visit in Pittsburgh.
This afternoon a formal county gathering concluded with a fortification campaign summary. Attendees included AWE Gin Caghaan, secretary, treasurer Wall, Coxheeton official, and Dart Hern of VAD. The event ended after nightfall with discussions on fortification measures and local duties.
The passage outlines harvest months across global through lines about peoples and regions. It mentions January February March and subsequent months tied to different national groups including Chileans Sastraliana I Wane Chinese Japanese Moar and Algerians and notes varied timing from May to October.
Disorderly meeting notes reveal leaders of the Western Federation of Miners and allied unions plan a Chicago convention to organize industrial and political action. Frederick Steiner is expected to be elected to lead provisions, with several named officials and deceased accounts appearing in the administrator's filing. Irvin Mitler, age about sixty five, formerly of Coshocton, died at his Akron home, survived by wife and three children. other notices mention Grace Pope and a Steubenville family returning home.
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