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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1909
Page
2
A three days flyer advertises galvanized tubs water pails and wash tubes at low prices. It lists assorted items with cents per unit and features petticoats under a dollar, ladies undergarments, soap, window screens, croquet sets, bonnets and lawn mowers. Includes numerous discounts and patterns.
May 26 report from New Moscow lists Richcreek, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Tua Richcreek, dying at home on Monday afternoon. Article also notes Pleasant Hill baptismal services held Sunday and local church events with attendees and baptisms.
Chicago telegram reports harvesting beginning in three Texas counties with expected 14 to 15 bushels per acre, while expert H E Ricecroft says 50 percent too high due to drought. Prices hold firm as May wheat on the Chicago board hits a new high at 1.35 and a half dollars.
A well was drilled late Wednesday afternoon at Birds Run on the Hootman farm and proved to be a dry hole.
McHiwee Park land near New Castle, spanning 14.64 acres with a waterfall, was willed to the village by Samuel McHiwee for park creation. Commissioners seek Attorney Stanta's guidance on proceeding, noting two elections are required: one to authorize taking over the park, another to approve funds for improvements.
The office of the county auditor shows the CA and C railway with a Coshocton county valuation of 141,132, up 26 from last year. State valuation rises to 1,727,545, an increase of 2,120.
Lorimer was elected to the United States Senate this afternoon replacing Sen Hopkins. The vote ends a long deadlock as Democratic support shifted, yielding a decisive outcome in Illinois politics.
Ashman Wednesday appointed Harold Hershman and Roser to join the semiannual examination of the county treasurer. WH Barth of White Essex named to the blind relief committee to secure CC Bechtol of Keene whose term expired. Frank Gentach urged state cooperation on a proposed ship canal, noting possible federal action to navigate the Cuyahoga and Muskingum rivers, while warning that widening and deepening Ohio canal would erase millions already spent. A marriage license granted to Ernest Dwight Beesat and Leone G Roberts. Rev My Hetat Aner to officiate. William Graham returns to Mohawk after city visit. Emma Bueth of New Castle spent Wednesday in the city. Mrs Charles Zorn left for relatives in Pittsburgh. Gindye Morphy to travel to Finsking for a visit. Mr and Mrs J St. Wubiett dave.
J H McMillan writes from Lents Oregon on his eighty sixth birthday sending gratitude to Coshocton Ohio friends. He recalls travel by train to Putland Oregon with his daughter Mrs Stacy and grandchildren, notes Willamette valley search for home sites, and asks friends to stay cheerful as he awaits death in hopeful faith.
The Times markets section lists cattle, hogs, and sheep prices from Pittsburg and East Buffalo with wide spreads for primes, heavies, and feeders. Grain futures for Toledo and Chicago show wheat and corn rates, while regional summaries from Groveland and Cincinnati include assorted cattle, sheep, and hog values and notable price ranges.
A wife of an attorney bluntly questions a judge’s plan to instruct jurors to verdict for a bucket shop. The dinner table talk reveals confusion about bucket shops and stock margins with a humorous exchange.
New Philadelphia May 25 Five more affidavits allege misconduct by Canal Dover brewery employees in probate court under the Law and Order league drive Seven cases remain in common pleas court as charges may be pressed in all. The brewery had kept saloons open after the common pleas court had deemed them unlawful and had said sales would stop after the circuit court decision. The affidavits reportedly concern pre trial claims prior to that ruling.
Grain market prices listed for wheat oats buckwheat and flour with corrected wholesale items and a fatal accident note. The report records a roofing fall injury to Alvert Phillis of Spring Mountain aged 60 while painting the root on a Saturday afternoon, causing family concern.
Amid unseasonable weather and a cool spell to come, Bright skies invite restrained Decoration Day preparations as roses and other blooms lag behind. Memorial events loom, with the MoWoA memorial at the Opera House and a county Sunday school convention underway in Coneville, drawing large attendance and Rev. Rodera presiding. Local visits include Mr and Mrs Parks of Columbus and family gatherings across Coshocton, Walhonding, and Newcomerstown.
The Root Juice Medicine Company of Fort Wayne Indiana shows strong sales and many cures. Thousands report relief from nervousness rheumatism kidney troubles and indigestion thanks to soothing healing effects on stomach bowels bladder liver and kidneys. Local testimonials at C and Andersons drug store bolster its popularity.
A stream of court entries from Millersburg and Coshocton includes Samuel Kantres case notes, appointees for estates in Crawford and Wess, leave to answer by June 1, and dismissals for want of prosecution. Additional items report an execution against Henrietta Wylie, bank receiver actions, and an estate account filed. Local hospital transfer and appraisal orders are noted, plus a Kingston area legal notice and community reports on fisheries and Lindon Farm food drive contributions.
Bert Larrison of Otsego threatened to kill his wife and stab their baby with a knife during a domestic incident Sunday. Constable EB Ross intervened after Larrison fled, threatening to shoot. Neighbors witnessed the threat to the infant. Larrison was charged with disorderly conduct and fined $9 with costs after a brief court hearing.
Coshocton friends saw John Kissner wed Miss Lottie Dillon at his home Saturday evening after five. Rev. Ernest Dillon officiated the quiet ceremony attended by family and a few intimate friends. The couple plans to reside in Coshocton where Kissner heads a construction firm. the bride, daughter of O Dillon of New Castle, wore white Messaline with lace and carried white roses.
The Warsaw court ends a bucket shop case against J J Murray with a directed verdict of acquittal on the charge of maintaining the shop while noting he may face a separate indictment for operating it The judge questioned if a keeper could be guilty of permitting operation and keeping the shop under separate penalties The case may be retried under a different indictment and evidence could recur The community mourns Mrs Willae Seriter who died at 11 o clock Tuesday at age 32 leaving eight children in Warsaw
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