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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1908
Page
8
A chaotic satirical clipping discusses Taft and Bryan politics, Milwaukee and Warsaw figures, a blue print for a convention, militia mentions, and possible public proceedings. It notes a pink tea event at city hall next Saturday with the Warsaw delegation expected, while questioning if the Age will publish detailed proceedings.
Residents report a man in Comesville handed whisky to several young boys during the day. A police search followed as authorities investigated the incident. The village remains outside formal jurisdiction, with limited powers to intervene.
A late 18th century site in New Philadelphia marks a spring and chapel built by early Meraving missionaries. A large memorial tablet commemorates the spot, placed by local landowners and church figures, with a deed in trust to Moravian church authorities. The inscribed stone notes its discovery in 1772 and later disturbances by Indigenous peoples.
The clerk's report notes ten divorces finalized last year plus details on inquests and civil actions. It lists grand jury cases, accident and homicide dispositions, pending criminal and civil matters, costs assessed, and a guardian settlement involving Mrs Tritlpo declaring property transfer and future possession dates.
Delegates from Warsaw publish an open letter in Coshocton County accusing postmaster G. M. Snyder and district central committeeman McCoy of political betrayal, bossism, and violating trust to push Foraker taft interests. They urge genuine Taft and Roosevelt Republicans to run the county campaign and condemn attempts to pack the district convention.
Fragmented note describes a memorial plaque near the Walhonding river dated Nov 1754 with inscription noting Colonel Boquet's treaty. It also mentions telephone office changes involving Bell Telephone staff and a Dewitt's Witch Hazel Salve advertisement. Ends with a line about a Republican war being over in the county.
Report details the examination of Coshocton County Treasury in Ohio. Key findings note cash balances, receipts, disbursements, and compliance with accounting procedures. Identifies any irregularities, reconciliations, and recommendations for improvements in financial controls and record keeping.
The page records routine notes from Coshocton and nearby towns. Ed Sturta plans a six week stay with west relatives. Threshing starts as wheat is stacked. A county Republican open letter draws attention. The Robinson M FE event at a Saturday gathering raised 74 dollars. Local merchants advertise Dr King’s New Life Pills. Addresses, boards and stationery details for teachers and voters are noted.
Notice to teachers outlines monthly elementary certificate exams on the first Saturday each month, with high school and special certificates on the first Saturday of September December March and June. Patterson exams occur the third Saturday in April and second Saturday in May. Exams start at 7 30. Applicants must pay a fee before entering the examination as required by statute.
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