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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1907
Page
5
A Coshocton inventor plans an airship that can fly without a gas bag. He promises a patent first and hopes to complete the craft by fall. The story recalls Langley and Santos-Dumont and questions who deserves credit for air navigation advances.
Bravis DeCamp a former Coshocton County resident died of pneumonia Monday night at his Canton home. He taught school in Bakersville for years and moved to Canton four years ago to work in a large factory. He is survived by his mother wife and four sons. Funeral expected tomorrow.
Newcomerstown Ohio reports the body of Blake Hinds, drowned Friday, was recovered Monday afternoon between 1 and 1:30 at the Smith bridge after a long river search. Joan Melior spotted the corpse, which showed decomposition and possible root-caught remains, and a funeral home was notified. The scene drew numerous onlookers during the end of the lengthy hunt.
East Liverpool Ohio July 16 final session of the National Brotherhood of Operative Potters convention concluded Saturday. Officers elected to the national executive board include President T J Duffy of East Liverpool and several vice presidents led by Frank H Hutching of Trenton and Samuel W Crawford of East Liverpool along with delegates to the A P of L convention T Driffy of Bust Liverpool and S L Moore of Trenton.
Court notes describe a tense scene as Humane Officer Jack enters to escort a suspect to the bar. The proceedings reveal a history of sworn complaints and a maiden names tangled in a wartime accusation, with the defendant Bemvel AMGrt questioned by the judge.
Judge Wigger ruled yesterday that the Wertz law regulating employment of committee on contracts is unconstitutional in the Waldwin Forging & Tool versus Board of Managers of the Gallio penitentiary case.
William Hall 48 coal miner of Franklin Station and Annm Jones 20 of Franklin Station obtain a license. Savire Wimmer officiates with Philip J. Stanton 28 and Mary Elizabeth Duffy 20 also linked to Cosboctom. Wm Hall 48 coal miner weds Mitas Anna James 30 housekeeper of Franklin Station. Guy Bowers 28 farmer weds Cora Dunfen 24 domestic of Franklin Station. Rev C R Akers officiates.
The Library Board approved an August 1 trip to Luna Park Cleveland with five Wabash trains from Coshocton. Advertising committee members include Caton Sandlex Snyder and Harnly, with tickets available at The Library and multiple local stores and druggists.
July reports from Trinway note Mrs. Tabitha McFarland visiting her son Richard in Zanesville. Challants hold a quarterly meeting at Trinway. farmers begin wheat harvest. Mrs. Malissa Wright and son Clarence return to Coshocton farm, Miss Rosa McFarland leaves for Jamestown exposition. Lakin Wright and wife visit Ira Wright’s family. Mrs. John Sproul and daughter Corrie visit Tabitha McFarland. Geo Hardesty and family visit O. S. Norris and wife in Warsaw.
Fragmentary OCR shows names and places in a small town setting. Mentions Barant Kettle Miss Eunice Saiders visiting grandparent in oval Metham. References to West Lafay Mie Mad Wright at home near Warsaw and several local households hosting relatives in Cashoctes and Caskocton.
Mrs Jepote P Meredith expresses gratitude to kind friends and neighbors for help and sympathy after a bereavement. She notes appreciation for the Metropolitan Insurance Company for courteous and prompt assistance and acknowledges her debt of gratitude.
Columbus prepares a big opening with a mags chorus of five hundred trained voices, piano recitals, and band concerts for September 20 to 26. A cash prize for the best original song and a $50 poem prize are offered to Ohio songwriters with a contest closing August 7.
Markley who recently reeled old livery on Fifth street to his brother Geo went to Chillicothe today to purchase another stable. His brother has held the stable here since July 4. Mr Markley's fair dealings with customers have earned him many friends and it is hoped his new venture will be as successful as the one he just left.
Oak Grove reports visiting relatives from Coshotton and Cre shocton. John Wilhelm Jr and bride from Cre shocton hosted by Rea Adams couple. Rev. Carpenter of Freano led services with message on Duty. He will preach at Oak Grove on Aug IT. Miss Tressa and Harttle rer visit old friends as Oak Grove adds three new members Friday. Frank Boyd, fireman on the northern division of the W L FE, is noted.
The report by L. C. Gamertafeder notes a below average week with a high of 1 and low of 41. Rainfall was minimal at about one inch.
The WF M S of this place held their annual thank offering meet on July 16 at Mrs. Samuel Mount’s home. An offering of 8 dollars 20 cents was taken. Refreshments followed. Members enjoyed a hayride and a merry time. Local visits included Mrs. Herbert Anderson’s Sunday with relatives in Perryton and Mr. Samuel Elliott and daughter visiting his brother in Dayton. The Lola Rather Missionary Band elected officers on July 1 with Ruse Edwards as President and Fay Howell as Secretary.
The Od Felons held an install meeting naming Charles Williams John Smith Edward Gaemier and others to roles including Recording Secretary Edgar McDonald Financial Secretary Geo C Rinner Treasurer Geo Irwin Roy Miller Warden Frank Wicken Conductor Charles Kane Guardian Noah Spurtz Inner Guardian Charles Houston Vice Guardian Frank Wiggins and Peterburg’s representative. A Moscow telegraph says County Toteto died at Jasnaya Poina in Tula government prompting Russian public reaction.
Contractor Kisser accelerates dirt work under Sty Mile direction as 30 laborers arrive for dam abutment construction. A night dredge shift starts next week, with water level seven feet below the dam crest and six inches higher overflow expected as Himebaugh coordinates power gains.
Chestnut Ridge visitors and extended family are listed with names and places such as Coshocton Cuyahoga Falls Holmes county and Philadelphia. The piece mentions gatherings at T. K. Fine’s home and church attendance at Keene with dinners at Nathan Ends, plus mentions of local residents and travelers including Mrs. Latwon Hedington and Mrs. Witmer Eniey. Also noted are a bandbox anecdote and a concert reference to Vic Galbert and Rosina Uintdram at the Savoy Opera.
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