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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1908
Page
7
Noted physician Dr. Albert F. Snell announces a touring visit to present a new system curing deafness catarrh paralysis rheumatism and nervous disorders. He claims no charge for consultation examination or diagnosis and invites inquiries to 10 Garfield Place Cincinnati with a warning that curiosity seekers should stay away.
Emma J McCleary sues the city of Washington and board members Hutchinson Tish and Richardson to prevent tearing up Vine and Tent streets sidewalk and replacing it with cement The court makes the injunction permanent after months in court.
New York nurse Mother Gray promotes Austral iac Leaf as a singular remedy for female weaknesses backache kidney bladder and urinary troubles. The product sells for 34 cents by druggists or mail with free sample offer from The Mother Gray Co Le Roy New York.
Notice received by Postmaster J R McElney of Newcom crstown that his salary will rise from 1700 to 1900 dollars, effective July 1 1908, due to higher business volume and expanded delivery routes through the local office.
In Toronto Ofioia near the public square a century old house was partially torn down to relocate it. Beneath the hearth a human skeleton lay with skull missing, sparking old stories and fear among locals. A murder mystery figure possibly linked to a disappeared clock peddler named Abrams lingered as a rumor.
Guernsey poet Joe Halli arrived in Plainfield on June 12 and announced an entertainment at Ray Jones barber shop. He performed semgys and cakewalks, drawing a twenty seven cent collection. He stayed at a local hotel, slept in two beds, and departed the next day without incident. Potatoes were stolen from Wes Lawrence’s back porch, part of a spate of recent thefts. Street work is underway by street commissioner Owens with a crew clearing ditches. Local births reported include a daughter for Mr and Mrs Chas Me Griffin and a son for Mr and Mrs Frank Shorte. The crowd attended Rev Blabhes’ Thursday lecture “The Crooked Tree” at Linton.
Nine years ago a Mil Crveh fd Ter man recalls a near fatal moment when life hung by a thread. He credits Electric Bitters with his recovery, saying it gave him strength and renewed hope. He notes his improvement started after taking the medicine as advised. He now shares his grateful experience publicly at local events.
Canal Lewisville locals share visits from Gale Kirk Lucy Babcock and Mrs Emmerson Handles. A schoolhouse lawn town date set for Saturday evening June 1. Family gatherings honor Mr George Lowery's twenty seventh birthday with many friends attending.
Mr and Mrs Fred Markley near New Moscow welcomed a nine pound baby girl early morning. The report notes energy and progress at a major Coehorth enterprise and references local matters at the Himehankh potter home in Aoe coe with unclear details.
Reverend Lewis E Wein of Doyleston announced while in Coshocton that he accepts the call from ten English Lutheran churches. He plans to resign his pastorate at Poyleston and be formally installed at St Paul and Emanuel’s charges, taking charge in Coshocton about July first. The ten churches have been vacant since October after the resignation of Reverend Weber.
A peculiar contempt case looms in Judge Nicholas court as a calf allegedly harmed a decision mail chain. An Asiland session produced wrapped verdicts sent to Ashhind county, then a crate delivery carried a soggy paper with the calf. The clerk’s affidavit confirms paper damage and the judge vows proper steps to proceed.
A government detective from the United States Pressure Department visited Coshocton this morning to investigate counterfeit notes. He cited a local incident where Will Skelton reported losing a ten dollar bill. police will review the matter. Other suspects were noted as part of a broader nationwide crackdown with seized fake notes headed to Washington for the Treasury Department.
The elementary teacher examinations at the high school yielded certificates for many individuals. Awards include Five Year High School J. G. Smailes of Conesville. Five Year Elementary FR. C. Welker of Birds Run. Three Year Elementary T. Co. Clark of West Bedford. Two Year Elementary Ada Seinmidt and Dora M. Bell. One Year Elementary numerous names including Tnes Newton Plainfield and Rebecca Magness Plainfield among many others in Coshocton, Plainfield, Warsaw, Walhonding, and nearby communities.
Cassinghams form a new coal company with J. O. Warwick and the Cassine Aa Ape as incorporators. The venture aims to operate in Tascarawas county and Massillon district, with regulatory actions underway in Crilitunbit. The company plans to exploit local coal deposits and establish operations across the specified districts.
The item lists social visits and guests across West Carlisle and nearby towns. George Bole of Frasernburg and Mrs Saint Norris hosted Mrs Elizabeth Mills of Gatton while visiting aunts and cousins. Several families, including the Trainsfield and Cox households, plan visits to Newark, Westerville, and Millersburg.
Miss Mabel Parks and Porter McGrea united in marriage Thursday evening at 6 30 at the Fresno home of F Parks. The ceremony featured Corrine Th ingherty at the piano and Dr W H Danherty on violin, Mendelssohn’s music, and ample cheer as witnesses and relatives gathered for the formal wedding rites. The reception followed with family and friends in attendance, the event described as one of the most beautiful society weddings in Presidio.
An incomplete OCR fragment mentions laxatives or purifiers from drug stores and multiple local names such as C. E. Anderson and Roscoe. The garbled text references headaches biliousness and a purifying remedy, implying an old patent medicine advertisement from Coshocton and neighboring towns.
The wedding of Mise Nellie Bo Winslow and Camd Giavettefe took place at Tiverton with Rev Notwoahker of Spring Mount officiating. The bride wore a rose ensemble. attendants included Miss Poona Eyes and Mrs. Bosin of Brink-Eraven. A formal reception followed for about forty guests. the newlyweds departed for Ningurit Falls.
A fragmented item notes Coshocton wool dealers purchasing sixteen tons on Saturday. The garbled text references multiple names and entities, but the core action indicates a large wool transaction occurring in Coshocton with several possible organizations involved. The readable fragment hints at a trade event and regional economic activity.
Green and Sullivan secured a formal agreement during a Canton meeting. The discussion centered on operations and future joint actions, with plans to continue negotiations at a joint conference in New Philadelphia. Sullivan will return Monday to attend the next sessions and there will be further talks on sub-district operator oversight.
Community brief listing visits and travels of residents including Wesley Mizer and sister Margaret Fiyans going to Columbus Indiana, May Ethel Ford and Charles Barr wedding in West Lafayette, Mina Joyce Lower visiting grandparents, and several locals attending events and examinations. Mentions Dr Lover, Henry Bixler catch, and other family visits.
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