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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1909
Page
7
An old advertisement extols Kodol to aid digestion and relieve indigestion, claiming it works like a stronger stomach and is harmless. It notes a 50 cent to 2 dollar bottle price and that Kodol is prepared by E. C. DeWitt & Co. in Chicago.
A terse listing shows names G. anderson of Coshocton and C. M. Ferguson associated with Roroce in a brief, unreadable entry.
Newark prepares for a week long G A R Encampment in mid June with thousands of veterans and sightseers from across Ohio expected. Fraternal Day likely June 16 features a county wide invitation to Odd Fellows Masons Knights of Columbus Woodmen Knights of Pythias and others. A big parade and music are planned plus coordination by local lodges for a statewide gathering.
Judge 8 H Nicholas issued a bench warrant on Wednesday afternoon to compel Hugh Gamble to appear in court. The rare action, recalling a similar order issued twenty years ago by Judge J D Nicholas, follows Gamble dozing at home and missing the court session.
The Coshocton county circuit court session has been postponed to Tuesday June 29 due to judge engagements in Cleveland. The Fifth Circuit judges are reassigned because Judge Parker of the Third Circuit is in Philadelphia for treatment. Notable on the docket are the Main Street Bridge injunction and several liquor appeals.
Petersburg voters backed a decisive defeat for the Anti-Saloon League in a 1,792 total vote with a 678 margin. Wesley G. Andrews, merchant and city councilman, slapped league secretary Rev. Sidney Peters after challenging the vote, leading to both men being jailed. Women and children watched and sang at the polls.
A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Mia Waters of Warraw. The report notes attendance at the commencement held Thursday evening at Memory Hall. Graduates include Lefayette, Lloyd Hall, and others from Went Lafarette.
Mary Miskimens sues John A J for 1600 damages and possession of eight acres in Oxford. She claims def kept out eight acres for six years, collected rents, seeks land possession and damages. Also mentions wedding prep for Blanche Madison and Jenne Wingies in West Lafayette.
The county jury commission on Wednesday added about 250 names to the jury wheel for next year s term of court. The list covers numerous towns and includes Elmer Fox John Graham Leander Stover Grant Wheeler J. Wheatcraft Edward Finnell and many others from Jefferson Lafayette and Tuscarawas counties. Sixteen jurors were drawn for the common pleas court sitting starting June 7 and exemptions were issued for those who served in the J J Murray case.
An old advertisement lists names and towns selling DeWitt’s Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve. It touts it as original and effective for cuts burns bruises and piles, urging readers to ask for the product. Sellers include CLE Anderson Corhocton C M Ferguson Ruscoe and others.
In Denver on May 25 the general assembly of the Presbyterian church declared clergy and laity should avoid tobacco but supported judges issuing saloon licenses where required by law. The report praised Taft, William and Eliot as teetotalers and urged Congress to curb liquor shipments and ad distribution. The tobacco ban resolution passed for ministers but failed for judges resigning over license duties.
The International Harvester Co. sues in common pleas to recover 1345.43 on four notes by Edmond and H M Meeks secured by chattel mortgages. An affidavit in replevin lists stock, an engine, crepe and grain as mortgaged chattel. Interest details include 45.43 from Nov 8 1908 at 6 percent, 400 from Aug 28 1908 at 6 percent then 8 percent from Apr 1 1909, 400 from Aug 25 1908 at 6 percent, and 241 from Aug 28 1908 at 6 percent.
Mayor Hamilton plans to attend a reception for the Wright Brothers at Dayton on June 17 and 18 while he spends next week at the state Eagle convention in Lima. He is unlikely to accept the invitation due to commitments.
The opening of the Country Club is set for Thursday June 0 with a large reception at the ab house prior to a formal member and family reception the same evening. Robert Q. Baker heads the club's opening committees with navigation by the House and Grounds committees and featured by an orchestra.
James Myers aged four and a half was knocked down on Chestnut street by a car driven by Frank Strasser. Two scalp gashes, a large bump and a brain concussion followed as onlookers described the incident. Strasser said the child darted into the street. others recalled the child stepping from the curb. The car stopped, the boy was carried home, then later treated for injuries. A jury later indicted several officials in separate Muskogee fraud cases.
A garbled OCR item mentions a doctor from the Calla family, a hump on a street near Chaebag, and a figure involved in an accident. It references a person named Ted, a URE head, and two angels. Seven sites were required tele operation. neighbors and a home are noted in the context of the accident.
Wellstan May 28 court records show a legal challenge in which One city of Wellston takes on Charles Baltitra over a local screen ordinance. The case argues the city lacks the power to regulate soft drink establishments and that the ordinance never received proper village approval. The appeal was denied by the local court.
The Coshocton glass factory shut down Thursday evening and will not reopen until fall. The amber tank stopped work a month ago and the prescription tank is to cease operations by late June. An official said the plant expects to operate next year with better business, resuming in September.
Warren Smith of Columbus asks Mayor to appoint a new river observer at Cohoeton station as Ada Jottries resigns. The post has seen delays and irregular funding, with talks of a Cynaplase option to avoid gaps in data. The pay is viewed as insufficient for steady duty, and the station remains without a permanent observer.
The court rules a judge may order destruction of seized contraband liquor after conviction if restitution or acquittal issues are resolved. The decision covers whether the liquor must be returned or destroyed and who bears costs. The attorney general commented on procedures in Ballfield Court, noting the judge’s authority to determine post conviction actions.
An old time ad announces a patent remedy named Mother Gray's Alstrallate Lest for women's ailments. It claims to aid female weakness backache and urinary troubles. The product is available from The Mother Gray Co. in LeRoy New York for 60 cents with a free sample offered by mail.
May 29 notices describe Hugh Mere lth of Barberton visiting relatives near New Guilford and a boat trip to Mt Vernon by Oda Carrett and wife. Mrs Sarwh Eo Lee plans Indika visit to see granddaughter Ming Lee. Prof. Forreat Riffey of Appleton visited town Tuesday. Mowrey and Prof artigo oversee end-year rites. The annual memorial sermon of the Knights of Pythian lodge, delivered by H. A. Shenk of Davie in the MB, is set for Sunday June 6 at 2 PM.
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