This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1909
Page
4
The May 30 memorial address reflects on peace after the Civil War, honoring fallen soldiers and the enduring heritage of liberty. It praises sacrifice by veterans and patriot women, warns against corruption and materialism, and urges safeguarding citizenship, education, and religious liberty as the nation recovers and unites.
A speaker reflects on loss and gain from the nation’s wars, urging reconciliation and the preservation of liberty. He contrasts Washington’s era with present times, calling for national unity, universal brotherhood, and enduring patriotism. He invokes references to Washington, Thermopylae, and the flag as symbols guiding a reconciled, just society.
A historical advertisement touts Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders for Children used at the Children’s Home in New York. Claims include curing various disorders, regulating bowels, destroying worms, and mentions over 16 000 testimonials with free sample offers.
Coshocton county will have two graduates in the class of one hundred ten at Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware next Thursday for the sixty fifth annual commencement. Fred Barron Compton will receive the U S degree and Miss Estella May Clark will graduate from the school of music. The event features the opening of the new Sanborn Hall of Music with Bishop W F McDowell as chief speaker and a concert.
A fragmentary meditation on duty and faith precedes a wartime reminiscence. It recalls Saw Mill at midnight and W. J. Atkins in Banner Springs, Tenn, then promotes Dr. King’s New Discovery for colds and lung ailments with claims of quick relief. Available in 50 cents to $1.60, trial bottle free through local agents C. BE. Anderson and C. M. Ferguson.
David C. Cunningham, mayor of Hrink Haven Ohio, sues Eva Cunningham in Knox county court for divorce alleging extreme cruelty. They married January 14 1898 and had no children together though he is father of seven by a former wife. He says she struck a child with a plate on May 27 1909 and used vile language. He also says she struck him, withheld meals, and forced him to take his children to live at a hotel. Attorneys Owen and Carr Mt. Vernon Banner.
Cooperdale June 10. Mrs Susan Trego improving after illness. Miss Barbara Preston spending summer at home following work in Coshocton. Bert Thompson visiting aunt Mrs H B Daugherty. Mrs Nora Vinsel and daughter arrive from Lorettaville due to mother’s death. Erie English visiting sister Mrs Ed Thompson. Mr and Mrs Ami Givon back from Coshocton after visiting relatives. Local gatherings include dinner with the Dickersons. Children Day exercises planned June 12 at 2 PM. Ida Mae Bordenkircher’s jail term inmate reported very ill with typhoid fever in penitentiary.
Central Ohio counties go dry leading to more arrests at Union Station as intoxicated riders are blocked from boarding trains and sent to police headquarters for safekeeping. Cashoto n groceries sell Tennessee watermelons and the Valley Flyer endures rain delays. Mrs. French Carr of New Moscow is gravely ill, sparking local concern.
The notice lists monthly elementary certificate exams on the first Saturday, with high school and special certificates held on the first Saturdays of September December March and June. Patterson exams occur on the third Saturday of April and second Saturday of May. Exams start at 7 30. A fifty cent fee is charged to enter, five cents for returns, Patterson applicants provide stamped envelopes. The board supplies stationery. Theory and Practice questions align with Keiths Elementary Education. Contact The Ohio Teachers Reading Circle Columbus Ohio for the book at 1 06. E F Fry L C Shaw Wm Walker
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.