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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1909
Page
5
Jas West fell from a third story window on Main Street and landed on a one story roof below, narrowly avoiding serious injury. He was unconscious for hours, revived at City Hall, and charged with intoxication. He may have ingested drugged whiskey.
Coshocton County commissioners vote to abandon the Main and Twelfth street bridge project, withdraw as defendants, and request dismissal of bond appeals. They urge private funding for further action and call the county’s defense a misallocation of tax money. Proponents lament the decision, urging circuit court review. An injury report notes Mrs. Lambert Stricket sustained a broken arm after an accident.
A Saturday license issued to Jos N Adams and Hattie Chaney lists Blissfield and Layland as their towns, with Rev. Goodrich officiating. Wilmer Morrow and Daisy Stanes also obtained licenses. A weary traveler, Mrs Nancy Senft of Warsaw, visited the county treasurer’s office, still vigorous at 78. A three year old, Andrew Murphy, is ill with stomach trouble amid a funeral trip to Conesville for Samuel Guilliams. The Cleveland Barberton Coshocton Zanesville traction board is authorized to issue 6,006,000 dollars in bonds and related financing. Altan Weiss, famed girl pitcher, plans a comeback and may join the Welss AlbStara, potentially facing Coshocton. A large tarantula was killed in Sparta after a deadly encounter, marked by a Dekanss waneh incident.
Tiverton township treasurer-elect George M. Stillinger has joined the county treasurer’s office for several days to assist in tax collection and learn his upcoming duties ahead of assuming office on the first Monday in September.
Waldon Denny of Newark was badly hurt in a railroad accident one mile east of Conesville at about 4 AM Monday. He was struck by an approaching freight train while with friends, suffered head and arm injuries, and was taken to Trinway for treatment before returning home. He is about eighteen and works at a Newark glass factory.
The county treasury paid out 1196.81 mainly for sheep claims and river bills. Taxes brought in 4731.56. June session set for sheep killed by dogs claims. 78 total claims filed, 2053.46 allowed. Largest grant 141 to Smith & Hufford. Otsego Oil Co declares 5000 dividend, total 77600 from 25000 investment. No further details on plans for June 19 or July visit to England and Wellsville.
Muneflent and two companions, a man from an Ttuols town and a Newark woman, were detained by Capt. Feeny and Officer McChute at the B&O depot for planning marriage in Illinois. The woman claimed age and intent to wed Chytock after meeting in Newark. tickets and fare disputes led to their short detention before release to continue toward Mansfield and Illinois.
The following individuals were successful in the recent teachers examination. One year winners include Carrie Leavengood and augie Fisher among others. two year recipients include Athel Buxton and Inez Teale. five year awardee is Jesse Kinner. High school and related year groups noted with several named candidates.
Obituary notes the death of eighteen year old Mrs Elmer Clarke in New Guilford after a brief illness, surviving her parents and sister. The piece mixes local notices with late night Dresden Knight of Pythias revelry and various regional updates including medical operations, land lease activity, and travel reports from Coshocton County.
Brooks Johnston arrested Thursday noon for selling intoxicating liquors and keeping a place where liquors are sold. W. Q. Barnes arrested Thursday about 4:30 P M on two counts of selling intoxicants and keeping a place where sold. Marion Patterson of Hickory Street arrested at 4:30 P M Thursday for selling intoxicants. Law and Order League statements describe detectives in city since May 7 and forthcoming prosecutions.
A local writer from Stanton Florida sends a long letter praising Florida as a land of opportunity for farmers. He recounts Coshocton years and urges readers, especially fellow locals, to consider relocating to Lake Weir near Ocala. He touts Florida’s climate, annual yields, and a tract of seven hundred acres near the lake for settlement.
Mumps are widespread at Wolf Station with many residents affected. Mrs Jessie Gaskill recently received injuries at the hospital and was brought home last Sunday. Nearby families including Lorens, Stone Creek residents Batuoay and sister Mrs John Paulus, Peter Bock and wife, and Chas Bock’s family were noted in recent visits and gatherings.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Hart of near Port Washington were guests of Mrs Margaret Cronx. Daniel Lohmers delivered veal calves at Baltic. Modern Woodmen members attended the pie social in New Philadelphia. Mrs Helen Lucas of Wilmington Delaware and Mrs Will Lamneck of Columbus visited Etta Croan Priday.
In an odd clerical note, Square Wimmer fined riders six dollars each for Monday afternoon rain duty. The list includes Thor Miller of Newark Grover You Clarkabine W. Francis Linville Fairmont W. John Miller Cincinnati and BR. F. Jackson Hot Springs, among others.
Thomas King, a wealthy farmer from the Adamsville area, died Monday morning after a week long illness with pneumonia. He was aged 92 and survived by his wife and seven children.
Lawyers for Brooks Johnston W Q Barnea and Marion Patterson argue the Rose local option law violates Sec 26 Article 2 of the state constitution by delaying effect until county voters act. They plan to quash proceedings in probate court and shift cases to Friday when witnesses and officials can attend, with delays affecting Patterson and other defendants.
Tobey Fragey was arrested Saturday evening on intoxication charges and paid a $4 fine after Mayor Hamilton issued the term of the penalty. A separate report notes a guard was injured feeding horses Sunday morning when a skin cut worsened, raising concerns of possible medical complications. In juvenile court, Clarence Gaynor, sixteen, was adjudged incorrigible and ordered committed to the state industrial school at Lancaster for theft and truancy. George W. Hagens, a Nebo farmer, suffered a severe leg injury Monday after being kicked by a horse while plowing, breaking his left leg below the knee. The German Alliance Saturday night named delegates Owen Haverbeck, George Dean, and Cimring Liewer to the Cleveland convention.
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