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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1908
Page
6
Ohio political notes and editorials mix with a lengthy list of state ticket candidates including Governor hopeful Judson Harmon and several other officers. It discusses press positions on Foraker Taft, Memorial Day ceremonies, and local reform debates, plus a Massillon asylum scandal note and various political reflections.
A stream of political and social musings touches on veterans pensions, national unity, and Fourth of July celebrations in Coshocton. The piece weighs Taft vs Foraker, praises La Follette, and notes Harmon and Campbell for the Democrat slate while urging local voters to rally with old supporters and party allies.
Fragment from a 1908 article notes support for Harmon and Harmony, with Johnson as Ohio committeeman lauded if chosen. It urges outside-the-party action and hints at broader 20th century issues. A northern Ohio town speech warns graduates about critical choices between self and service, gain and God.
The Daily Times states it has no favorites in the current county Democratic contest. It emphasizes it will not side with any candidate, and any notices are advertising in nature. The paper invites all candidates to use its advertising space for publicity without indicating support.
Editorials across Ohio praise the Democratic ticket after the state convention adjourned. Articles emphasize harmonized party support, strong prospects for an aggressive campaign, and positive sentiment among Democratic papers and leaders including notes from Portsmouth editor Vallee Harold.
Fragmented notices list Democratic primary candidates for Coshocton County offices including commissioner Fred Reinhart auditor C R Randles probate judge Howard E Hahn sheriff D Leavengood and others, all subject to June primary decisions. Supporters urge Bryan alignment and faithful governance as voters head to the polls.
A long list of Coshocton county residents announce candidacies for various county offices including treasurer, sheriff, recorder, surveyor, coroner, and commissioner. Names such as Teale, Dawson, Stipes, Redebauer, Clark, Stilgenbauer, Stilinger, Smith, Burrell, Neldon, Hamilton, Tower, Dewitt, Gamble, Wheeler, Kuntz, and others appear with affiliations to Jackson, Tuscarawas, Tiverton, Roscoe, Keene, Bethlehem townships and Coshocton. Each entry notes nomination subject to the Democratic primary election.
Local social notes show Miss Anna Brubel visiting in Cleveland and Miss Ida McGiffin traveling to New Mexico for health reasons. Dozens of friends hosts and relatives appear in short mentions across Coshocton and New Philadelphia. The Epworth League plans a June social at G W Mohler’s home amid ongoing visits and other life events.
Hammocks priced from 50c to 5.00 with discounts noted. Various household items listed including spreaders, caning, valances, back pillows and heavy extra large pieces. Prices range from a few dollars to five dollars, with references to patterns and materials.
Local shop offers a wide range of garments and household goods with low prices. Child and missy gauze vests and knit pants priced from 10 to 25 cents, Ladies gauze vests and hose, Men's hose, Balbriggan underwear, plus window screens, croquet sets, tin ware, pails, enamelware, sheets, rugs, brushes, gas mantles, soap, and more. Prices include 10 to 49 cent items and several dollar-scale pieces.
The Times lists grain and produce markets with corrected prices for Wheat Corn Flour Bran Middlings Screenings and Oats, along with retail and wholesale values for eggs lard potatoes chickens and country ham, showing the day’s market snapshot and price notes from editors. The damaged text includes scattered entries and unclear figures but preserves key items and sources.
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