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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1908
Page
7
Opinion on the fate of the Grand Army of the Republic as time decimates its ranks. Observers debate preservation of relics and records, urging a national body to safeguard prizes and sustain patriotism for future generations.
State Mine Inspector George Harrison announced Thursday a plan to restructure the state into three new districts and add three new district inspectors. New appointees are Alexander Smith Mineral City Lot Jenkins Klee Belamit County and Edward Kennedy Sand Run. The first district covers Jackson Lawrence Scioto and part of Gallia with Thomas Waters Wellston as inspector. The second covers Hocking Vinton Metgn and rest of Gallia with Edward Kennedy Band Run as inspector. The third covers Athens with John J. Mitchell Glouster as inspector. The fourth district Perry Muskingum Morgan counties with J H Pritchard Hemlock as inspector. The fifth district Jayhistsey Noble and Washington counties with W X Turner Cambridge as inspector. The sixth district Octon Tuscanwas Holmes Columbiana with Violet Smith Mineral City as inspector. The seventh district Stark Medina Summit Portage Mahoning Trumbull with W J Miller Massillon as inspector. The eighth ninth and tenth districts include Carroll Harrison Belmont Jefferson with Lot Jenkins Kiee Thomas Morrison Sherodsona Ebenezer Jones Southheld as inspectors. W H McDonald Glouster and W H Miller Massillon are reappointed for three years with new terms.
Mrs Jacob Seheveamen of Clark township died Tuesday morning and was buried Thursday at Oak Hill Cemetery. Stewart of New Bedford directed services. She leaves a husband, four sons, two daughters. A remedy advertisement urges DeWitt’s Kidney and Bladder Pills, endorsed by C. E. Anderson and M. Ferguson among others.
Plans for the repair of the Dresden bridge have been completed and bids will be asked for at once by the Mastingwa county commissioners. The bridge will be thoroughly overhauled at an expense of nearly 96008.
Colmibus Ohio native H IX, aged 52, died suddenly of heart disease while recalling his time in the Ninth Ohio Cavalry. He asked relatives to ensure burial in his old Army blanket, expressing a premonition of death before passing away today.
The Aiken tax for the first six months of the present year is due at the county treasurer s office, payable by the fourth Monday in May. Half the tax is due by May 20, covering payment through the fourth Monday in November. Last year 28 saloons paid in Cushocton county. this year the number drops to eighty six. Three saloons closed and one opened since last December.
The final session of the County Sunday school association elected officers for the ensuing year. President is Mr Almack, Secretary Ethel Hoover, Treasurer Mr Bretzius, Secretary training department W D Krasner, Superintendent of Temperance Rev B Hushour, Secretary primary department Mrs Herbert Denman, Field Secretary Rev H A Shook.
A verse tribute dated May 15 recounts a political gathering in Coshocton and Tuscarawas, honoring the fall of Peanut and loyalty to Joe the blue wore candidate. It laments county rivals from Licking, the White House bid, and the weary voyage home after a chastened defeat.
In Coshocton county Pearl announces upcoming Sunday school start as a local effort. Mrs Gora Thomas returns from surgery with Dr Lower in attendance while Miss Florence Crile remains seriously ill after a hemorrhage last week. Social visits occur among residents including A M Lantz hosts, E A Swigert family travels, and Joan Olinger visits Clara Pretzus near New Bedford. The hearing for Ida Mae Bordenkircher’s parole is scheduled as the state board holds its monthly session.
The Republican party committee from multiple counties met in Zanesville to plan the convention. Chairman PLC presided, proxies held for eleven counties, and representation was based on one delegate per five hundred votes for Carmi Piompson in 1906. Judge Adams to chair. J A Welker appointed secretary.
A Cleveland Chamber of Commerce visit to Coshocton is praised for hospitality and enterprise. A letter from M. M. Daniels of the American Type Founders Co. commends Coshocton’s growth, cites extensive civic cooperation, and notes a warm reception during the delegates’ stay.
A new church project at Adamsville advances with contracts awarded for building, furnishing and a foundation crew set to begin by mid June. The work includes pews, furniture, stones, and fixtures funded by the church committee. Waberts to hire masons for the foundation.
Probate court records show an account of final distribution filed in the estate of Linzie P Carr deceased. The Baptist congregation held a meeting at the church and voted to extend a second call to Rev Geo R Dye of Granville. Dye preached at the Cosherton Hospital church for several weeks and was well regarded by listeners.
G A Groene purchased the Mirtewe Brothers farm at Rogone this morning. Groene, who lives at Sixth and Locurt, will move his family to a suburban home soon. The price paid was not disclosed.
An eight year old boy fell under a wagon wheel on a road near Thutkihey Mourning. He was taken to Coshocton with injuries after the wheel passed over his head. A passing delivery wagon was involved and witnesses described the incident as the wagon started the boy fell under the wheel. He died en route to Coshocton.
Adlen's Foot Powder promises relief for sore feet including burning and sweating. The small ad displays an address in Olmetod Leloy New York and urges readers to try the product for foot discomfort.
Depositors may recover all funds from the First National Bank of Pres. Wey as a settlement plan is examined by authorities. Attorneys Armresvile Voorhett and Tomiblin were chosen to manage the claims process while govern experts decide the final payout. The article notes risks of delays and emphasizes monitoring by officials and the bank’s creditors.
The Dresden project for reemovory construction opened bids by the lord of segvier of thirh fly. Early next week the award will be made and work begins. Bids range from 1461.15 to 2750 dollars. The reservoir, irrigated near the C. M. V. depot hill, will hold 220000 gallons. The first test well reached 52 feet and yielded clear water.
Columbus May 28 1908 James E Campbell accepts invitation to speak to Coshocton County Democrats on the afternoon of June 8 leaving at noon for the event He sends kind regards to Mr Manner and local Democrats in Coshocton
Marriage license issued for William Thomas age 29, a fret feeder of Rogeoe, and Ida Viola Hall age 18, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. M. Hill of Corhocton with Rev. Irwin to officiate. Albert A. Wolford 22, farmer of Aekersville, and Katie H. Ceiner 25, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joan Ceiner.
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