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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1909
Page
6
A long, period voice piece blends tariff criticism with reflections on Memorial Day, war losses, sports, and political races. It critiques Republican leaders over the tariff, notes the political climate in Louisiana, mentions possible candidates, and urges fair enforcement of liquor laws while observing voter interest and local civic questions. Named places include Tipton Indiana and Newcomerstown.
Dissatisfied citizens lament the city’s neglect of enforcing the law and call for a clear policy. New Philadelphia council refuses a library levy after a library run by club ladies handed over operations. The dispute is blamed on pub lic opposition to liquor interests, risking educational impact.
Governor Harmony spoke at the East Side Democratic Club in Columbus outlining a stance on economy and taxpayer rights. He argued government is a spender, that the people pay, and that taxes fall mainly on workers and farmers while corporate taxes are only a small part. He emphasized the need for economy to ease burdens on labor and urged voters to consider government spending.
Quoted remarks show Beveridge pressing Taft on tariff revision while Aldrich and Lodge dispute downward revision. The piece notes Taft's speeches in Cincinnati Milwaukee and Des Moines, and mocks AP for lacking golf game coverage involving the president and Col Clarence Edwards. It ends with a toast to golf and publicity amid tariff debate.
The record notes temperature ranges from 7 to NU degrees with a minimum of 40 to 60, five days partly cloudy, one day cloudy, and Saturday entirely clear. It references individuals such as Mr mana Mes and Smith of Spin Meenrein in terse, unclear notes.
A speech outlines the governor’s view that state leadership must balance liberal aid with care for taxpayers. He laments high prices driving residents to skimp meals and argues for keeping down state costs while supporting institutions. He credits hard work since a special session and seeks moral support to ease income burdens.
A remarkable tonic called Root Juice is drawing wide notice as cured patients report relief from stomach, liver, kidney issues, rheumatism, and nervous weakness. Testimonies from Layland and nearby towns say the remedy restored digestion, strength, and appetite, with Dr. E. Anderson Drug Store selling it and crowds traveling from miles away. Separately, Memorial Day vandalism in Chili triggers blame on Mill Creek youths. incidents include stolen flags and buntings from churches and homes. In nearby incidents, Joe Workman and others visit Layland. a horse dies after a train derailment, and rail worker Chancey Scott is fatally injured at Union Tower.
Arthur Mooe left Tuesday afternoon for Cleveland to take a position with a flower wholesale house. E A Sanders, former Bell Telephone Co manager since Aug 1908, is transferred to Alliance next week with W W Bechtel his successor from Columbus. Sandusky Belchers' Memorial trustees seated W B Burnett of Springfield as commander to succeed General Cline who resigned. The local school district collected 4 1 2 cents per pupil for Memorial Day floral purchases. F R Martie of Roscoe pursued a trip home after a period of illness.
Dean law takes effect in June as Columbus implements the 1909 act. Two major real estate deals surface: a 70 acre tract between Cambridge Street and Wheeling tracks sells for 14000 to Hoaderson and Hall for development into a ward school site near Kenilworth and Cambridge Avenues, with possession by August first. The Brewer estate outside the city limits near McConnell is bought for 14000 by Chas Hoaderson and Jobo Hall and will be platted into lots.
The jury trial of J. J. Murray for a bucket shop charge was rescheduled to Monday June 7 with Judge Wickham presiding. June court assignments span June 1 to 17, including cases King vs. Coshocton and Wright vs. Roche. A sale bill in Adams Township probate and exceptions to D. G. Whittemore’s estate were filed. Miss Lucy West and Howard Wolfe wed at the Grace M E parsonage with a quiet ceremony. they will reside on Fourth Street. Local social notes cover alumni planning a Roscoe high school picnic, visits by residents, and G A R activities to decorate graves. Trade and legal items mention injunctions against porch construction on Main Street and labor news from the United Mine Workers.
Martha Gildow pleaded guilty to whipping and kicking Mollie Gildow a ten year old stepdaughter. She was fined 310 and sentenced to six months in the workhouse with suspension conditional on leaving town. Humane officers reported repeated beatings and bruises. The child was placed in a good home west of Roscoe.
Misses Lorimer and Koontz, graduates of Columbus kindergarten school, visited Columbus on Monday to explore opening a city kindergarten next fall. They consulted Miss Macra Palm, a leading state authority on child education, and came on recommendation cards from Elizabeth Samuels, Columbus school superintendent.
Rev Mr Wein preaches the baccalaureate sermon at Sixth Street Theatre for the graduating class. He urges seek God ordained work, test all beliefs, Hold fast to good, and prove oneself, stressing individual duty, self-reliance, and moral purpose. He warns against overvaluing current achievement and champions steadfast integrity.
Wireless interests consider extending service to Great Lakes states with stations in inland cities. Coshocton urged to supply data on potential business as papers may gain news service via wireless rather than current sun newspapers. Also reports the death of Mrs. Morton at Spring Mountain and related court notes.
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