Agricultural Summary for Coshocton County 1905 06
Coshocton County auditor completes annual ag statistics sent to state ag secretary. Key crops include wheat 18 399 acres sown with 281 278 bushels in 1905 and 21926 acres sown in 1906 with 2562 bushels, oats 11 674 acres with 26 856 bushels, corn 25 073 acres last year producing 94 549 bushels, potatoes 1068 acres last year 116 030 bushels, hay 30 785 tons, clover 10 022 acres 12 240 tons hay and 4024 bushels seed, alfalfa 21 acres with 104 tons harvested. Dairy shows milk and butter, cheese by home dairies and factories, eggs 809 029 dozen, maple sug ar 1002 trees yielding syrup. Bees 236 hives and 1549 pounds of honey. Apples 4539 trees producing 26 516 bushels. Lands: 38 6 ph cultivated, 1537.3 pasture, 5020 waste, total owned 293 216 acres.
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Coshocton County
State Secretary of Agriculture
Trains on Excursion Run Times for Cedar Point Planned
The Daily Times publishes the official rail agreement for the library excursion to Cedar Point on July 26. Five trains in three routes depart Coshocton Newcomerstown and Trinway with selective stops including Flat Rock Adams Mills Conesville and the Walhending branch. Passengers should use railroad time and arrive early for a smooth trip. J. A. Trier left for Newark on business.
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Cedar Point
Daily Times
Pennsylvania Railroad
Library Committee
Coshocton
Coshecton
Cedar Pont
Linton Man Dies at Newcomerstown
William Eckelberry of Linton Mills died at his Newcomerstown home on the Fourth of July after a two year illness. He was 69. Surviving children include two sons and several daughters in Canton, Salem, near Linton Mills, New York, and Newcomerstown. all attended the funeral except the New York resident. Families and neighbors gather as an obituary notes his move to Newcomerstown four years ago. Additionally, local notes mention product ads and visits by relatives, plus crop reports indicating a banner wheat harvest for Coshocton county and Isieta area selling wheat at about 70 cents per bushel. Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Tar praised as a non-opiate cough remedy sold locally.
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William Eckelberry
Newcomerstown
Eckelberry
Linton Mills
Canton
Salem
George Hartman
New York
Wilma Dayton
Henry County
Dillon
Charles
Trvight McCann
Penn
Oda Barrett
C. F. Cullison
Columbus
Cullison
Orange Almack
Armor Fry
Wilson’s Chapel
Coshocton
Isieta
Naval
Coshocton County
Athens
Nelsonville
Chicago
Clarksburg
W. Va
Louisville
Albany
Kodol Digest Should Cure Stomach Ailments
An old advertisement touts Kodol Digest as a cure for sour stomach loss of strength nervous debility and other stomach troubles. It claims the product cleanses purifies and sweetens the stomach mucous membranes while acting as a strong tonic. Prepared by E. O. GeWitt Co. Cocaohoton Ohio with distributor notes and a 1906 almanac offer included.
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Ve. Oper
Kodak
Oniz. Ag
E. O. Gewitt & CO
Cohoreo
C. Be.andertos
Forbes Block
Coshocton
Dale
State board awards canal work contracts in Ohio
Columbus July 12 The state board of public works awarded contracts for Miami and Erie canal improvements totaling 48641.04. Estimates on the work totaled 118857.22. Sixteen contracting firms bid on parts of the week, Elgen of these were given awards. J N Kissner of West Lafayette received one award with a bid of 1065.40 to construct a culvert at Spencerville.
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Columbus
State Board of Public Works
Miami
Elgen
Willeopen
Ohio Canal
J. N. Kissner
West Lafayette
Spencerville
Working Nights in the Fields
July 12 report from Canal Dover notes Tuscarawas county farmers harvesting a large wheat crop amid scarce help, often aided by wives and daughters, with rapid ripening calling for quick gathering. Also mentions Chautauqua ticket changes and health ads for Foley’s Kidney Cure. Mamie Everhardt Fodey sues for divorce from Ho Everhardt after a 1904 marriage and a child born.
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Canal Dover
Tuscarawsas County
Wife seeks divorce and custody in partial obituary note
The wife alleges neglect and unpaid groceries and furniture for the home and states that on August 28 last year he left for party dinknowo and has not been seen since. She asks for divorce alimony and custody of the obit.
Rabies Epidemic Fears Sweep Several States
Reports from Athens Ohio Clarksburg West Virginia Louisville Kentucky and Albany New York describe rabies scares and dog exterminations with cattle deaths and human bites. The piece notes actions by county officials to prevent further spread and mentions Foley's Honey and Tar as a misleading remedy advertised for consumption.
Oxford Home Study Circle Hosts Social Evening in Oxford
Oxford July 11 The Home Study Circle formed by young ladies and their gentlemen friends spent a pleasant evening at Wm McCune’s home. The group continued winter and spring study sessions with weekly literary programs. Also noted were visits from EB Calhoun and Mrs Glenn, Temple of Kimbolton guests, an Evanepury ice cream social, and various local notices. De Witts Witch Hazel Salve advertised as a handy household remedy. Adams horse sale at the fairgrounds drew buyers from Philadelphia, Buffalo, Pittsburg and nearby towns, with over sixty horses sold for about $7000. Eckert of New Philadelphia bought sixteen horses for $455. манville Dry Powder advertisements offered commissions for sellers.
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Oxford
Linton Township
Wm. McCune
EB. A. Calhoun
J. (. Glenn
Post Boy
Temple of
Kimbalton
Theodore Deeds
Adams
Fair
Philadelphia
Buffalo
Pittsburg
E. H. Eckert
New Philadelphia
Ako
Heraes H
Amos Yost Dies From Injuries After Rural Accident
Amos Yost, about 20, formerly with Bell Telephone in Coshocton, died from internal injuries after a high tree fall while working as a telephone inspector in Logan. He collapsed in the heat Wednesday, was aided by nearby workers, and died early Thursday. He left Coshocton a week earlier for Logan. burial plans and coroner’s verdict note heat as the cause.
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Amos Yost
Logan
Oan
Yost
Bell Phone Co
Coshycton
White
Burt
Coshoctun
Seung
Christina Tables
Othe
Pete
Tall
People Will Direct and Congress Will Respond
Special to The Daily Times New York July 2 Taes Leadon reports in an interview with William J Bryan that a future Democratic president would act with the people’s mandate. He argues Roosevelt’s administration lacked a clear mandate and that a 1908 Democratic president would be guided by reform goals with Congress, under explicit direction from the people, to accomplish the public’s desired reforms.
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Congress
New York
Taes Leadon
The
Tings
Willam J. Bryan
Roosevelt
Chasen
Ohe
Rooseven
Macee
Party In Commons
State Inspector Reports Ohio Mining Largely Machine Driven
The 1905 Ohio mine report shows 76 percent of coal mined by machinery with 1140 mining machines and 214 motors in use. Total coal mined reached 230,842 tons with 2008 workers, average days worked 60, and a fatal accident toll of 114, down four from the prior year. Forty-two new mines opened, with significant inspections and improvements recorded.
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Daily Times
Calimbus
Daly
Oso
Oserhawk
Father Vaughan to Appear on Chautauqua Program
Reverend Father Vaughan praised as a premier Catholic speaker and dramatic orator. The Western church leader captivates audiences with vivid truth, Shakespearean charac ter voice, and magnetic delivery, drawing strong early reviews for a modern theater appearance.
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Father Vaughan
Weather Safety Tips From Heat Almanac
Keep cool and avoid alcohol to prevent overheating. Seek shade on The Street, expose head to air, remove hat, and wear a perforated heat cover. Wear wool next to the skin for sun exposure. Recognize sunstroke and heat exhaustion symptoms and apply cautious cooling methods and rest.
Peoples Bank and Trust Co Comparative Statement Note
Comparative Statement of Deposit from Reports to the Auditor of State. Bank commenced business in April 1905. Officers include J. L. Rue president and R. H. Mills cashier. Several dates and figures appear, including Sept 14 1963 and Nov 14 1908, with entries 206.2206 and 2307 Cote 12 ANOM.
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Sone
Central Passenger association tackles Interstate rate changes
At a Chicago meeting the Central Passenger association discussed revising interstate rates in line with Ohio law after railroads faced trouble keeping the old two cent fare. The group plans to submit the issue to executive heads for decision, amid broader talks on rail passenger pricing and regulation. The report notes local notices and community events alongside brief personal items and local names.
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Colmes
Central Passenger Association
Chicago
Aceirdanes
Chadew Ohie Raves
Thia
Ohio
Association
Stove Gas Alarm Ends Without Serious Harm
Saturday noon Miss Nora Muar quatd, daughter of Clint, attempted to light the stove. She turned off gas after finding no flame and relit it. gas accumulation caused a brief flare as the pipe and stove lid lifted, but no serious injuries occurred.
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Nora Muarquatd
Clint
Wen
Nora
County Aseesor Waylaid by a Conspiracy of Ills
County assessor Waylaid tells of a plot and lung troubles, bronchitis, asthma and a terrible convulsion that plagued him until Towna urged using Kings New Discovery. Relief came quickly and a permanent cure followed. No other medicine matches its speed and safety, guaranteed by C E Anderson, Clow Ferguson of Hoscor, Mire. Margaret Bates dies at 76 after lingering age related infirmities. She leaves seven children from various parts of the county.
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J OW. Contter
Lesiie
Assor O
Stanley County
Towna
Ds King
Br Cnzes
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