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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1908
Page
2
A chaotic scene at a fair shows a swing apparatus failing mid ride as weights snap and a rider teeters. A cartridge explodes on a dynamite bridge starter, startling spectators who fear a collapse. No injuries are confirmed, but the ride is halted and investigated.
Fragmented real estate transfer notices listing several names and parcels. Clare F Resar in Warsaw and Me Q Hater to MLB cited, Christa Riehiszen to Wilar Richardson, Seth Shaw to U G Pes, and J Randies to A J JeMites among others. Areas mentioned include White Tree and Wa oued canal lint with some monetary values and acres referenced.
Geo L Wolfe prominent resident of Coshocton County died after several months of illness at home in Orange Friday October qi age seventy two years. Reared in Oxford Township he married Anna Foster and had one son and one daughter. He later married Olive Marwell and had additional children. A member of the Woot Eyes Plains Baptist church, he was widely respected for his steadfast character and generous nature. Survived by his wife and children, his funeral was held with burial to follow.
Local column records several visiting acquaintances, including Miss Agnes at the home of McDowell on Basie Street, and Mrs Grice Haehk Toives hosting guests for a wedding week visit. Chicago and Coshocton travelers Mr and Mrs Peter Behert, Mrs Sithaet Navn, and Mrs Te Oh appear among the arrivals and departures, with friends from Cambridge, Adams Millian, and Will’s Croe noted as visiting the city for social engagements.
In Police Court Pelaes appeared this morning on a charge of intimidation. He pleaded guilty and was fined $4. Cra Kell presented an affidavit for the star Belle Bucy charging the use of profane language and withdrew the charge.
Theadee Clyde Stan ton, one year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo Stan ton of Franklin Station, died of cholera infantum. He was buried in the Priman cemetery this afternoon.
The Times markets recap shows mixed cattle and hog values with some grain and futures notes. Trading desks report gains for some commodities while others hold steady in a choppy session across Chicago and New York markets.
Corrected market notes show purchasing and wholesale prices for grain and produce. Omitted lines reference oats corn and various items with corrections by the editors. Retail entries include potatoes beans and country hams with dated or corrected figures.
New Bedford resident William Sweddert discusses selling his wagon shop and plans to move to Akron for business, with other local notes on visits, weight concerns, and upcoming church social. The week also mentions Masons’ work on the new school building and family movements around town.
Joan Patterson of Mall Creek township Cashacton county born in Washington county Pa November 28 1826 died at his daughter Mrs Geo Elliotts July age 82 years 8 months 8 days. He married Esther Conrad October 1 184? they had nine children six survive. He moved to Bloomfield after her death and remained active in family and church affairs. He was a steadfast believer in his faith and respected by neighbors for strong character.
The Ost Fellows of Coshocton plan a district picnic at Hirla ety with a crowd of about a thousand expected. Delegations from Newark and Zanesville seek to attend. a band concert by the Imperial hand of Coshocton and speeches by state officers are anticipated. A five-member committee was appointed at the Odd Fellows meeting to arrange the event.
City Hall wedding of Moser Ebuniloy and John Miller of Casrac Ta tit Mrs Mille Owens of Newark formed the couple. Tennessee girl Jeesta McCant, a confirmed Columba resident, arrived Saturday to spend Bes week in Cashocton county. She will visit West Bealford after Sunday with Mrs. Mary Mowray. At the McConnell Farm, families of Marr McConnell, Imvid Jackson, John H W. Rickette and F R K Pomerene gathered for a pleasant Sunday meal near the Deno Bridge.
Contractor John Wisser faces delays at the Six Mite site as a misfortune strikes the Vuikiers of the coffer drum on Saturday. The north shire of the nan toppled over the Walhomiing, requiring several days before the Win¢hite Gaable can proceed.
The state may take on dredging the canal bed by state employes or by contract. Several dredges are being built by the state for use on the waterway. No public works contracts have been awarded yet as the project awaits decision under state supervision.
The county commissioners at their Tuesday session awarded contracts including A S Cullison building a riprap wall on Ephriam Cullison land in Perry township HH Harper to repair Allto bridge in Bedford township John Thorne constructing two culverts on lands of John Munk in Jackson township and Chas Maury in White Eyes W Crowther painting the courthouse rotunda J H Harper filling to a bridge on R H McPadil land in Bedford township John G Scott replanking and planking and replacing sill on Mohican bridge at Walhoning
Spring Mountain hosts a ball game where Stilwell defeated Stl well 440 15. The page notes injuries and a string of local social notices from town residents and guests, including gatherings hosted by Misses Mattie McNeal and Ada Thesewer, and visits from Akron and Coshocton families. The item closes with references to Rev. O F Von Line and Chautauqua tent preparations.
Three born on ex Commissioneer K. R. T. Bender's farm near town saw 20 tons of new wheat burned after a Sunday fire. The blaze, possibly caused by spontaneous combustion, destroyed the barley and grain yard partially covered by insurance.
County Surveyor George Back finishes plans for a concrete bridge crossing the Muskingum at Main Street with an overall length of 974 feet. The design shows nine spans of about ninety feet each with eight foot piers, centering about thirty five feet above low water and a clearance of thirty feet above the highest mark. Bids will be invited after submission to contractors.
Weather Observer 1. C. Gamnertsfelder at Nellie reports 295-100 inches of rain in Coshacton county last week with only two clear days. Temperatures ranged from a high near 70 on Monday July 12 to a low around 40 Thursday night as one of the heaviest weekend rainfall periods on record.
Twenty four teachers received certificates after a test held Saturday. Recipients include five year high school and elementary certificates with names such as BL Hart, Jos Haverick, Phoeba Tomer, Frances Jose, Lara Joongen Tiggs, Pred Garber, Frances Fry, Jemima Welling, Nora Bureh, Amma Riley, Mabel Hert, and Donald Abbott.
Bloomfield Ep worth League holds a carnival at Robert Dugan’s home Saturday evening with fortune telling and games. Guests in fancy dress entertained as members prepare refreshments. Miss Hawk serves as Maid of Honor at the Columbus wedding of A. J. Hawk and Miss Brhel Fairehild. bride Alta Hawk and Eile Hawk attend. Ernest Fairchild is best man as the couple depart for Buffalo and other points on their honeymoon.
A Coshocton County commission will inspect Miller Hill two miles north of Coshocton and Johnson Hill above the Walhening and Tuscarawas valleys to determine the Boquet treaty site of 1764. Composed of Attorney W S Merrill Professor C E Bryant James Preston William J Bahmer Judge J H Nicholas and Judge R M Voorhees, the group planned a Tuesday excursion but rain postponed it. The panel aims to resolve decades of debate by evaluating earthworks artifacts and historical records for an authoritative location in the new Centennial history.
Six month old son of Mr and Mrs Bird Davis fell from a high chair Tuesday around eight pm and was unconscious for three hours. No serious injury reported, child resting well with bruise noted. Older brother left child unattended briefly during play with toys, prompting the fall. Doctor Tilton treated the child and after several attempts the child regained consciousness. The family expects no complications.
A Cleveland style store advertises first class merchandise at trade winning prices. Hammocks priced from 1.00 to 2.20, ladies wrappers and sun bonnets, shirts, underwear, and gauze vests, plates and dishware, soaps, matches, mason jars, ice cream freezers, window screens, and enamel ware offered at heavy discounts.
The Buckeye Lake union committee announced noonday meals can be secured at the resort during the Coshocton library excursion for a low rate of twenty five cents. Meals are served at a large central restaurant on the grounds. Many attendees may bring baskets, but some prefer not to carry meals. A crowd from Coshocton enjoyed Standing Rock with families listed, including Norra, Roy, Joanson, Alice Riggs, and Mrs C H Boyd among others. Taft opens up penny negotiations with the McCoy Bayder section.
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