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Newspaper

Coshocton Weekly Times

Location

Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1908

Page

5

Coshocton Youth School Counts 2327 For Year

The school board heard the enumerators report for the year 2908 showing 2327 youths aged six to twenty one, about last year. Of these 112 are males and 1203 females. Age groups include 44 for six to eight, 917 for nine to fourteen, 363 for fourteen to sixteen, and 636 for sixteen to twenty one. The board approved the diploma list for this year’s seniors and re elected Mise Cosley to teach penmanship art and mechanical drawing in her first year in that capacity.

Mise Cosley

Valuation Increases for T. W. W. & Co. Railway Noted

County Auditor Randles reports a total valuation rise of 12 880 for the T W W and Co railway after a Toledo auditors meeting. Rolling stock up 400 per mile and money credits up 1110 per mile across 25.06 miles in Coshoeten County. Real estate taxable value last year was 213 511.

Randles Toledo Coshoeten County

Memorial Day Observed With Parades and Orations

Memorial Day celebrations spread across Goshocton Plainfield and Keene with parades of students and veterans, wreaths on graves, and gatherings at the M E church and U B church. Prosecutor Joseph L. McDowell delivered a leading oration followed by Simon Corl of Navarre. Carl, a veteran, recalled Chickamauga.

Goshocton Patriotic Orders Arades M. E Joseph L. McDowell Simon Corl Navarre Carl Chickamauga Plainfield Keene Judge Duncan Cosnocton V. Jay Sons of Veterans Warner

Runaway Crash Injures Two Girls On City Street

A runaway near Walnut and Second street Sunday night threw Anna Castetter and her two girls Clara Murphy and Beulah Clark onto the pavement. Mrs Clark escaped with minor injuries while the two children were dragged under the wagon before the horse stopped. Dr Marsha treated the victims for body bruises and scratched faces.

Walnut Second Street Anna Castetter Clara Murphy Beulah Glark Cal Beulah Clark Marsha

Curious three legged chicken shocks local farmer

The Chestnut feet Buff Cochin hen, named Hulder, possesses a rare extra leg. The additional limb is attached on the right side just above the standard leg. Farmer Mr Molder previously reared a similar three legged bird two years ago.

Oe Hulder Molder

Canal work planned in Tuscaraw Canal Dover

June 2 report from Tuscarawas county outlines Ohio canal repairs for the coming year. Engineers John Crawford and R J Bechtel completed estimates totaling about 261000 dollars for the Northern Division, including Tuscarawas feeder dam, Zoar dam, locks, culverts, gates, retaining walls, and related work between Navarre and Massillon to Nashport and Trenton.

Canal Dover Tuscarawas County John Crawford R. J. Bechtel State Board of Pubic Works Ohio Canal Tuscarawas Samdmit Zoar Bolivar Locks Navarre Massillon Maastilou Walhounding Sugar Creek Canal Dover Nashport Hilton Dam Trenton

Commissioners Order Several Small Bridges

County commissioners at their Monday session accepted bridge specifications for several proposed structures and set bid lettings for June 17. Bridges include Fred Miller at Bedford and J M Reed at Bedford, plus Wills Creek at Linton, Clark swing at Jackson, and a concrete bridge in Bedford and Jefferson counties with multiple contractors listed for related courthouse remodels and furnishings.

Fred Miller Bedford BE. G. Carr Wills Creek Linton Clark Jackson J. M. Reed Samuel Elder Jefferson Fountain Dry Goods Co Court Room S. M. Wiliams Court House Coshocton

Mertt Recognized by Reappointment as School Chief

Prof. Charles L. Dawson of Jackson township and former Co shocton county war veteran has been rehired for another year as superintendent of schools at Zanesfield in Logan County Ohio. A Zanesfield paper lauds the efficient manner of his duties and the satisfactory progress of the district under his leadership, with friends in the area wishing him continued success.

Charles L. Dawson John R. Dawson Jackson Township Coshocton Zanesfield Logan County Ohio Dawson Ois

Oneta Comfer Wins Medal in Plainfield Contest

The Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Plainfield held a Silver Medal contest Saturday evening with about 12 contestants. Miss Oneta Comfer of near Bacon Run received the medal. she formerly lived in Coshocton. Judges were Mrs Bell Mrs Powell and Rev Davis of West Lafayette. Contest superintendent Mrs Edgar L. Smith presided. county president Mrs Thrapp spoke on temperance work. Professor Jones provided readings. Afterward, ice cream and cake were served.

Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Plainfield Oneta Comfer Bacon Run Comfer Coshocton Bell Powell Davis West Lafayette Edgar L. Smith Thrapp Jones

Real Estate Sale Sought in Probate Court Action

Samuel C Stover as executor of Martha T D Stover seeks court approval to sell five tracts of real estate totaling 30, 40, 525, 4 and 3 acres and perches in Jefferson County. The petition flags the Imad question Camelsta as part of the property.

Samuel C Stover Martha TD. Stover William Henry Stover Imad Jefferson To

Young Man’s Leg Amputated in Columbus Ward Case

Surgeons Dr Haemilten of Columbus and Drs McClain Tacy and Cart performed a leg amputation on Wick Frew after a serious accident. The patient’s condition is reported as serious though improving.

Haemilten Columbus Drs. McClain Tata Sérieus

Dem Democratic Warhorse James E Jones Dies in Washington

Washington July 2 Former United States Senator James Kimbrough Jones of Arkansas died in Washington after a brief illness aged 85 He served in the Senate from 1885 to 1903 and led the Democratic National Committee campaigns of 1896 and 1900 A Confederate veteran and Mississippi native Jones held state senate presidency in Arkansas before moving to national politics He returned from a visit to his daughter days earlier and passed away due to heart failure

American Frees Washington United States James K. Jones Arkansas Senate William J. Bryan Democratic National Committee Jones Mra Leonore Carrigan Missiaeippi James Kimbrough Jones Dallas County Ark State Senate James 3. Walker United States Senate

Fire Destroys Big Blacksmith Shop at Cassingham Mines

Fire swept the 50 by 22 foot blacksmith shop at the Cassingham coal mines southeast of the city on a Sunday afternoon. The blaze ruined the building contents including the electrician's headquarters and many valuable tools from the blacksmith and electrical departments. No total loss figure has been released but estimates suggest between 2000 and 4000 dollars. The origin of the blaze remains unknown.

Cassingham Mines Cassingham Melbers

Black Hand Letter Forces Italian Storekeeper to Flee

Biagio Bonnano an Italian shopkeeper on Third Street Dennison sold his business to O’Neal and Giuseppe Romani and plans to leave town after receiving a Black Hand letter. The note mailed from Cleveland demanded $2 from Bonnano with a $3 stash, warning of kidnapping, murder, and dynamite if he failed to pay by June 20 at Union Station in Pittsburgh.

Biagio Bonnano Third Street Dennison Biagle Union Station Pittsburg T'brichevile Chronicle

Funeral Attendance and Local Notices From Baltic Area

Those attending the funeral of Mrs. Jacob Sheneman include Joseph Sheneman of Ashtabula and Walter Eiter of Akron, plus Metzler family and Mrs. Rinehart of Coshocton. Bakersville resident recently moved all belongings here. A Children’s Day program is set for Oak Hill on June 14 and a local resident attended the S. convention at Farver Hill. John Limbacher suffered a stroke but is recovering, and Jacob Sheneman left for Akron to visit.

Oak Hill Eversbools Farver Hill John Limbacher Jacob Sheneman Abron

Former Coshocton Resident James Pickerell Dies Near Urbana

James Pickerell, 82, a former Coshocton resident, died recently in Champaign County after living there eighteen years. Survived by seven children including William Pickerell of Coshocton. Funeral held Sunday. W. R. Pomerene returned home after three weeks touring cities including Toledo Indianapolis Detroit Chicago Philadelphia Boston Springfield Holyoke New Haven and others. Republican political lines noted amid travels.

Wold Coshocton James Pickere Champaign Cosfsocton William Pickerell W. R Pomerene Connocton Ohio Traction Toledo Indianapolis Detroit Chicago Philadelphia Boston Springfield Maia Holyoke New Haven Pevoral Citien

Auto leaves road after steering error near Franklin

Three men rode in a two seat car on Dresden road near Franklin when a steering mistake sent the vehicle down a low embankment. Theo Agnew suffered facial injuries and a knee cut. Fred Timmons and Wilkin Timmons were shaken but spared serious harm. Riley the driver was only slightly hurt. Car to Coshoeton. Agnew treated.

Dresden Franklin Theo Agnew Ransom Dry Goods Fred Timmons Zanesville Riley Timmons Wilkin Dragan de Nat Riley Thawway Adamy Mr. Agnew Silay Coshocton Ly Auto Conesville Peng Flo William Timmons Coshoeton Siewitat

Building Permits Last Month in May

May permits list shows multiple two story houses with various room counts on Orchard Extension Brower Avenue Hatt Vine Street North Eighth Street and Erin Street. Indicates values from 250 to 7000 dollars with several eight and seven room designs and a mix of residential and business spaces. Individuals include DP Boyd Seon Pew Mary E Perkins FH L EB Parrish John Shaw BR A Snyder Howard Robinson KC Beal Cusrad Hemerer Found Govem.

Boyd Renee Orchard Etremt Seon Pew Brower Avenue Mary EK. Perkins Hatt Vine Street L. EB. Parrish John Shaw Aix Adama Street BR. A. Snyder Erin Street Howard Robinson North Eighth Street K. C. Beal Cusrad Hemerer Foun Govém Geventh Stream

Larger Factory Site Planned Near Coshocton

Land near Coshocton likely to be enlarged and reorganized to serve a bigger Clow plant. Board of Trade plat committee and Clow officials inspected the area, with plans to move beyond the fifty acres originally allotted, adding offices apart from the works and securing several hundred more acres as the site expands. The company aims to adjust the plant layout, purchase additional ground, and prepare the metal and pipe works for heavy materials, as local officials pursue securing the new industry for Coshocton.

Clow Coshocton Board of Trade E¢Asion W. ©. Clow Aland Board of Turtle

West Lafayette News Highlights Quiet Funeral and Local Doings

West Jacfayette reports the death of Hon Das with soldiers graves marking the site. The college has full possession of next week’s events. Min Asa Lavon’s illness improves. The college team defeated at Gnadenhatten Saturday. The enamel works played ball Saturday, older team prevailing 1 to 6. Thrapp and Mrs Dealt entered the Demorent contest at Flame. Trustees met, Albert Madison elected delegate to Cleveland board of health. C B Robertson preached at M E church Sunday. Mr and Mrs Wm Cox and daughter of Tasoola visited Fem.

West Jacfayette Derore Hon Das Min Asa Lavon Gnadenhatten New Aff Enamel Works Thrapp Mra. A. T Albert Madison Cleveland Board of Health C. B. Robertson M. E Wm. Cox Tasoola Fem

Partitions of Real Estate Probate Notice

In probate court the partition action named Ti Chande Warren and Katie Warren et al seeks division of a real estate parcel. The petitioner requests sale or partition. The estate includes a tract described as SO SR OEE and a safe within the property. The court may order a sale or set off as needed.

Aoort Katie Warren

Local social notes from Dresden and surrounding area

The fragmentary report mentions Mrs Bob Crouch and her daughter Nelile attending a midweek event at Thomas Thoyers, with references to Le a Violet Men at Land at Dresden and Fr ank Viertti at Treseee visiting Avy with Fo Sneed's family. Mrs Sarat Corder of Dresden is said to be spending the week with George Hardesty and wife Avey, while a large crowd attended a local mite seen at John Bakes.

Tita Bob Crouch Damghter Nelile Thomas Thoyers Dresden Frank Viertti Sarat Corder George Hardesty Avey John Bakes

First Fine Under New Law Shocks Town

A recent enforcement under a new law led to arrests at a local salon where eighteen year old Bart Gilmore was found purchasing items for a minor. Officers also detained John Wagoner and another man as part of the operation. The incident, described as a foster care-related case, highlighted penalties for first and subsequent offenses, including fines and potential forfeitures, with the involved youth facing charges.

Thewly Providios Salon Oryohediens Offeer Fresiagine Iris Wert Bart Gilmore John Wagoner Jean Wiseoper Aenesaed

Barger Invents Gold Washer In Alaska Demonstration

M A Barger formerly of here now Beattie Week completes a new contrivance for washing gold and sails for Barwon City Alaska to spend three months demonstrating the device to a companion and others in the field.

M. A Barger Beattie G. J. Garigtey Mr. Barger Baweon City Alaska Gee Valine

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