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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1908
Page
5
Coshocton council confirms the city tax levy will not be raised despite recent improvements and growth from added outlying property. The total levy remains 10.7 mils with detailed allocations for health safety service sinking and library funds. An ambulance appropriation was debated and paving and sewer projects were approved or advanced.
A joint conference of miners and operators in the Coshocton field is expected in about two weeks in the city. Vice President D. H. Sullivan announced the plan this morning as he heads to New Philadelphia to ratify an agreement, then to Wells to settle Jackson field matters, with Crooksville and Kosington adjustments to follow.
Gulliams of Willow Brook reported his horse missing with ten others, believing theft by unknown person. The recovered horse wandered near New Castle, found by Ivan Barrett, still wearing its halter. Owner retrieved it, awaiting further word on the other missing animals.
Residents Cooperdale and nearby towns hosted visitors over a week. J L Vic Marion Wright of Granville and Mrs Albert Gonders hosted gatherings with friends from Coshocton and Zanesville. Wool purchases by Dickerson and Preston totaled about 2006 wrends for the season.
Nellie reports crops in fair to good condition with corn and wheat promising. A Mt Neho school room is being torn down and remodeled to house more pupils. Mrs John Reese of Nellie underwent appendicitis surgery at Dr Sand's sanatorium. Children s Day will be observed with Mohawk Village on the 28th. Rev Charles Tingans of Mt Sterling preached at Walhonding for the Maccabees. James Allen, a coal miner, has coal stock ready for fall. Dr and Mrs W J Rickeroyd will arrive in Dresden from Pittsburg. their marriage was celebrated June 1 at Pittsburg. Mina Laura Traylor is now Mrs Akerayd of Philadelphia. They will live in Dresden. The ads were sparse, but the issue notes there would be no June jumble without the January grooms.
An unreadable OCR fragment lists visiting relatives and local names in Philadelphia. It mentions Mrs. Aberaid, Mrs. Gilbert, Levi Silewty, and Raber Crien with unclear relation, plus a Fourth of July service at Prin Was and first services upcoming.
Community notices report Children’s Day exercises planned at the Sieplar church on Sunday afternoon June 28 at 3 o’clock. Resident deaths include Susie Reed, 76, buried at Keene after passing June 11. Local visits and travels cite Mrs. Reed, Elmer Endsley, and several Coshocton area residents.
The Keene township Patterson examination will be held in the Presbyterian church at Keene on June 24. Rev Aleck and Johnston's orchestra will deliver the address and Coshocton orchestra will provide music. A wedding occurred last Wednesday at the home of Mr and Mrs Fred Beentol. Miss Maldie Beentol married John Goudy of Cleveland in the presence of about sixty friends. They will reside in Belem.
John F P Burt 64 died at home on South Third Street after a long decline from strokes and paralysis. A Civil War wagon driver and Pennsy ballast clerk in earlier years, he later ran a city sprinkler system until disability. Survived by a widow and seven children, three of whom preceded him. Burial arrangements not stated.
Trinway Teiawas and Davie McFarland attend Whareh event in Chalfont. Jessie Midtieton entertains friends Saturday evening. Chalants youths plan Children’s Day exercises with no date set. Epworth League organized at Chalfont Sunday. Local attendance at Children’s Day in Milltown. Calvin McCor is reported improving. A nine pound baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Jules Gib son Wednesday night. County farmers cut clover hay in the area.
A well known local liquor dealer, Thelen, has disappeared. Neighbors fear foul play as a search spans Conpoant and surrounding areas. Police urge anyone with information to come forward about the man named Hebei or Dra Wine.
Word reached the city that Jas Fredo, a former Coshoeten resident who recently moved to Fres pork, had his home and all belongings burned last Friday night. The family fled with only their clothes, escaping to a barn where they stay while rebuilding. Fredo had owned a Main Street fruit stand before leaving town. He later lived in Mt. Vernon and Michigan before the fire.
Miss Mary McGiffin, daughter of Mr and Mrs William McGiffin, died at their Canal Lewisville home after a long illness tuberculosis of the lungs. She was about 11 years old and had lived in Canal Lewisville for two decades as an invalid. Funeral is set for Wednesday at 2:30 pm with Rev Hushear officiating, interment at Canal Lewisville cemetery.
John F Norman former Infirmary director dies in the state hospital at Columbus after a long illness. He had fallen from an apple tree two years earlier and had since recovered fully. He is survived by a wife and three sons. The Waltonding Valley Farmers' Club was royally entertained by Mr and Mrs Hart during Sunday evening.
The Hart farm is noted for its evening ice cream cake lemon ade and strawberries. The next regular meeting of the elay will be held Friday evening June 19th. The election of officers was held at that date.
West Lafayette reports a citizens meeting held Saturday evening on college matters. Mroo and Mrs GW Swigert of Mack Raw stayed with relatives. A son was born to Mr and Mrs War King. Rehard’s new house is under construction. Hose Latham of New Philadelphia visited a few days. McCummiant and Rev Roberts will attend the Epworth League convention in Scio with roles of treasurer and president. Grover Shurtz shows typhoid symptoms. Liggett and wife of Cleveland also visited. An Armesville scale meeting of miners and operators in the Zanesville Crooksville district is likely in Zanesville this week, per State President Green, to discuss a relief plan for veteran miners. a meeting date is not yet set.
Reverend Funk of Warsaw Methodist Episcopal Church marries Miss King of Mansfield on the first Wednesday. The bride taught at Millsfield. The ceremony astonishes Warsaw friends as a surprise wedding.
Mr George, residing on Hickory street, Sle list winter, travels from Calfors to Washington and back. He stayed several weeks, eased into Cosheeton Mandian area, as guest of Tis estetes during the trip.
Two Republicans entered political races yesterday. Prof. A ot. McDoneld, Roscoe schools superintendent, seeks sheriff, while Ben Burklew of Layland runs for commissioner. Democrats praised their ticket, noting its strength. Married in Columbus a license issued Monday to Miss Henrietta Wertz and Michael Hendris of Coshocton. Sacred Heart church published the wedding rites weeks earlier. Winter Loos, 16, was in a collision with Jay Balnter on Walnut Street. both riders were unhurt but bikes damaged. Bissfield wedding: Miss Alla Koch and Howard Sprout married Sunday. Rev. Wales officiated at the groom’s home. witnesses were families. Sprout, a Turner Hill grocer, will live at Turner Hill. Alla Koch is a church organist.
A confused account describes a theft of a handbag and sixty dollars with attempts to recover the items. The narrative references a store, a Saturday event, and various names and places, but specifics are unclear due to corrupted text.
Court House News of a Day reports on local officials meeting to discuss gravellite acreage and tax balance collections. The piece notes a county matter, from Crawford area, with references to taxes, payments, and public notices.
Walter Loos and Jay Bainter collided on bicycles at Walnut Street and South Lawn Avenue last night. Both were dazed with head and leg injuries, Loos unconscious for about half an hour, and Bainter recovering from a leg wound as a spoke pierced above the knee. Dr. L. C. McCurdy treated them at the scene.
An enthusiastic Saturday gathering in West Winyedte sold thirty lots at an auction to fund college efforts. Donations collected at Colope Park funded the event, with Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence of Keene listed among donors. A ten pound baby boy was noted as a parcours for the event.
Jesse Sooth, formerly collector for the Coshocton Eniginesa Men's Association, has taken a clerk position at Al King’s Grocery, King’s store noting the new hire as part of its labor adjustments.
Leater House and Mins Macy Bosker were married Saturday evening at eight o'clock at the United Brethren Church, Rey Kohler officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Janae Hesner of the city. The couple, with many friends, plan to reside in the city.
A fragmented tale centers on Emmet Fry and Kadner as they return home Friday. The pair reestablish an old acquaintance at the village tavern nicknamed the Walla while planning a task. Devan seeks help to regain a pace, and an aunt named Kaisar plays a role in the unfolding events.
Fishermen captured thirty two redhorse specimens and Mr Fry proudly wore a skin used from the catch while telling friends about the big fish tale.
In the transcript filed, W. W. Fletcher stands as the tie of a money claim for $8.88 in common pleas court. The record notes an incominon page and a minor amount awarded or demanded in the case.
Irvin Evans a 22 year old teamster and Net- He Walters 30 daughter of Mr and Mrs J A Walters from West Lafayette obtained a marriage license. Rev Black performed the ceremony officiating clergy member.
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