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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1908
Page
7
In Cleveland on July 3 an explosion of fireworks caused a panic among store workers. Twelve girls jumped from upper windows and four were seriously injured. six women were found dead in the basement with seventeen others fatally injured before rescuers contained the fire.
Governor Harris appointed six mining officials after consulting miners union and operators association. The appointees include Perrey Tetlow and Jas Henni for miners and G C Weltuer J J Robey and Charles L Cassingham for operators, with a seventh member to be chosen later. They will draw five dollars per day, hire an engineer at ten dollars, and prepare a coal mining safety code.
Plainfield notes many camping parties along Willa Creek during July. M B church children services drew large crowds with some not admitted. Music by choir and orchestra entertained visitors. Postmaster Case ill with grippe. Woodward's store alleyway repairs completed. Lane and Hootman invited to perform.
Fragmented notes report a back horse death in Coshocton from indigestion and various family visits and home repairs across towns including West Lafayette and Ceashieton. Other lines mention a doctor tidying up his residence and Lane applying new siding and painting.
In Wapakoneta on June 16 1808 Dr F Hunter cites relief from severe foot pain linked to blood poisoning after six weeks using Albach's Medicated Foot Sore Plasters. Testimonial claims quick cure and urges others to try the plasters sold by C. E. Anderson and M. Ferguson amid various notices and ads.
Mrs Nellie Hooker of Linton Indiana has moved to Coshocton to reside with her mother Mon J A Davie on Sycamore Street. Fred McDonald a local factory shipping clerk suffered a painful mashed index finger on Thursday after being caught between two boxes. Dr Come treated the wound.
Chicago July 2 John Gales once condemned for murder and given a life term rode a trailer car after his sentence was commuted by Governor Dineen. The former prisoner left the penitentiary to live with his sister in this city. He was 22 at commitment.
At the West Lafayette college trustees meeting last Thursday the sale of 50 lots at 250 dollars per lot was completed. The event provides a financial boost and is expected to spur activity and growth along the mune. President Stranglin and Professors McCuskey Powell and DeBerry were re elected and vacancies attract many applicants. Professor Maynedase accepted a position in Washington state next year and Professor Moorehead will return to take a career course.
The county board of visitors toured the Children's Home at Canal Dover and reported excellent conditions. The meal featured Wieners boiled rice bread butter and water. Children were in good health and spirits with clean surroundings and full larders, assuring ample food for all. Coshocton residents interested in children will be pleased by these ideal conditions.
Frederick Lembright aged 55 died Friday morning at his North Tenth Street home after a long cancer battle. Born 1842 near Chili he moved five years ago to Cowberton and then Tenth Street. He leaves seven children from his first marriage and Mildred from the last, with a life of farming in Chill country. Services will be held at the home Sunday afternoon at 1:30, then burial at South Lawn Cemetery. Rev. Weln to officiate.
A local party organization faces sharp criticism for alleged vote buying with money and liquor and for trying to suppress turnout. A citizen refused to be told to stay away and declared he would vote when eligible. In one precinct, reports claim about a dozen young voters were intoxicated at a liquor store and then escorted to the polling place to cast a solid vote for organization candidates. A prominent Republican figures in the matter.
A Third Ward figure charged that a man voted in two precincts in one day and escaped punishment. A Republican speaker claimed the county candidate on the Republican ticket showed weakness due to long polling lines. The remarks were made at a precinct event today.
Carl Haskins, a 13 year old of Flint Hill, vanished last week while planning to fish. He was found three miles beyond Phildeth at Crook’s home and brought home by his father after a county search.
Murat Halstead died at his Cincinnati home in his seventy ninth year after a long illness including cerebral hemorrhages. A native of Butler County, Ohio, he led American journalism for over 50 years, edited major papers, reported as a top war correspondent, and helped shape 19th century press coverage with ties to the Cincinnati Commercial and Gazette.
Valentine Bahmer died near Waltersville after five weeks of illness with fever. He had lived in the area for about forty years and served as a mason and a lifelong Democrat. A devout Reform Church member, he will be laid to rest under church auspices. Survived by wife and six children Chas of Tharti more Lewis of Bakersville Harry of Columbus Mrs. Dr Lower of Coshoc ton Mr Rev Carpenter of Conesville and Miss Mayme of Bik ersville. one son Albert died years ago from the same ailment.
The Pollueh Tow of histwintec adopts a new statute affecting medical practice and probate in Athens. Two physicians must meet stricter qualifications and provide detailed inquiries into patient history before inquests, with oversight by the state hospital commission. The measure emphasizes comprehensive certification, reporting requirements, and patient history verification by physicians involved in probate proceedings.
The contract for erecting the Mt Vernon hospital and furnishing its equipment was awarded to Ro HW Evan & Co of Zanesville at $1,660. This bid was the lowest by $5,000 and far below the aggregate of other bids. The architect's estimate was $5,000, and the award followed intense competition amid a sluggish building market.
Fragmented OCR reports a man died from tetanus after a warm swam incident. Details are unclear, with garbled names and places. Authorities had no immediate statement, and the record lacks verifiable dates.
Bloomfield citizens and Tarmees of Walviesit ity formed the Bloomfield Farmers Fair and Picnic committee last Saturday. Officers named include President Aly Pintay, Vice President F T Lowe, Secretary Jahat So Pair, Assistant Hot Gaanam, and Treasurer J 1 Lawrenes. A committee was appointed to draft by laws for governance. The first meeting date will be announced later and plans for the event are in progress.
A jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff against Keith amounting to 29.91 dollars in the Common Pleas court. The court will reconvene Friday morning to prepare orders and review the docket as this session marks the last for several weeks.
The county treasury collected 4274.86 on Thursday with 3426.97 from general taxes and 700.91 from Coshocton National Bank taxes. Interest on county funds added 153.97 from Commercial National Bank and 140 from the county depositary. Additional receipts include 102.72 from Farmers and Merchants Bank of Warsaw and 455.29 in fees from Recorder C. M. Bible for the second quarter of 1908.
A chaotic summary of changes and internal debates within the Merchants’ Association notes revised collection rules and adjustments to payments. It references a bridge committee transaction, a dissentation, and a plan to settle accounts with prudent steps. The text mentions a 2 percent per cent change for collectors and mentions timelines and board interactions.
The Atlantic fleet, headed by flagship Connecticut and under Rear Admiral Sperry, sails from Hampton Roads to Honolulu and Manila, with fourteen months and 19000 miles ahead. The fleet, strengthened by Wisconsin and Nebraska, will visit Auckland Sydney Melbourne and Manila before returning to Hampton Roads.
A Wednesday celebration marked the installation of a central delivery system in New Philadelphia. Businessmen attended with a feast and speeches, inviting SMM and AAC participants. The crowd’s size disrupted the program, and prizes were awarded to farmers delivering the largest wagon load of produce.
Alte t Staley wins pie contest while 102 people ride on high wagon. Pita Walah brought 43, and Wit trot with six. A new building houses horses wagons and other paramilitary goods.
A garbled excerpt offers a tip about protecting fingers and temper during hammering. It mentions using a strip of paper to shield fingers and avoid heat, with a note on keeping temper steady and hands safe in crafting tasks.
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