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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1907
Page
6
The piece mocks tariff reform talk by Republicans noting revisionists and handpatters push postponement of any tariff revision until after March 4, 1909. It argues this delay signals little real reform possible under a Republican congress.
The Haywood murder trial at Boise continues with the prosecution leaning on Harry Orchard’s claimed confessions. Critics question Orchard’s truthfulness and imply political manipulation by mine owners and authorities behind the case.
Money does not prove you miserly or stingy. It is your privilege to lay aside a reasonable portion of your income. Better results come from adopting a system of regularity in earnings. This panic will be pleased to serve you.
The piece argues Republicans in Colorado and Idaho cannot prevail and voters will exterminate the laboring class’s foe. It reports Governor Hughes vetoed a 2 cent fare bill, seen as a blow to promises of anti corporate influence. Hearst labels Hughes a corporation tool, noting lack of legislative inquiry and comparing with other states.
The piece argues the beef trust evades inspection and antitrust actions, forcing farmers to bear losses. It claims beef prices rise as stockmen withdraw cattle, inflating wholesale and retail costs. It blames Republicans and tariff reform, and notes Rockefeller’s vanity at $100000 hair growth.
The Coshocton County agricultural statistics for 1906 and prior years, compiled by author Randlea from assessor returns, detail wheat production of 384,203 bushels on 21,182 acres with township allocations including White Eyes 1234 and Adams 1334, oats 2,747,720 bushels on 16,959 acres, corn 962,308 bushels from 24,470 acres, potatoes and hay data, dairy output including butter 531,045 pounds and cheese 73,000 pounds, and general land use figures across cultivated, pasture, woodland, and waste categories.
The Times reports Congressman Ashbrook received Signal honors from the National Editorial Association via telegram from Jamestown Exposition. He was life member elected upon retirement from office, with editors praising his service and a $100 treasury gift for a silver service as recognition of his contributions to the press and constituents.
The Cuncesvilley miner Ben Jennings died Friday after injuries from an accident. He was nearly of legal age and once vowed to stop bummin. He left two sisters and five brothers at the Xenia home for Soldiers' orphans as family tragedy lingered. His father had died years earlier after a saloon incident, and the mother passed five years ago. The cause appears to be exposure or injuries from the prior incident.
A long letter from Coshocton County Sunday School Association urges township presidents to report and contribute toward state funds. It notes nine townships reporting, fifteen not, and asks about $20 shortfall for apportionment. Also lists convention site Mansfield dates June 25 26 27 and names to attend. Death report: Mrs Melvin Smith 35 dies in Dresden from consumption. funeral at ME church Tuesday at 2 AM.
Charles C. Hutt a 36 year old Mentor bookkeeper and Mabel Leavengood 23 daughter of Wat H Leavengood, O and Mabel Leavengood, and Ada i Hull 23 both of Coxhoctone with Rev Carpenter officiating, Lewia Grassbaugh 34 Tiverton to Pearl Florence McNeal 29 nurse of Spring Mountain daughter of Sampson McNeal with Rev Father Von Lintel officiating, Joseph Dwight Wetz lumber dealer Columbus nd and Dorothy Adams Coshoctown.
A logger named Adam Leindecker tore the end of a finger while rolling logs and catching his finger, with M. F. Crile and E. G. Voltz treating the wound. Visitors from Canal Dover and New Bedford were noted, including Mr and Mrs Byron Johnson and Mr and Mrs Murray.
Residents and visitors noted in Layland area as June events include gifted hospitality, farm trades, and social gatherings. Angie Patterson and Carrie Mills hosted guests. Henry Conrad’s farm sold to Austin Leavengood and Ross Lea Vitt. a large turnout helped Lower build a bank barn and quilt. Local W F M and auxiliary activities featured Philippines notes, readings, and a $440 collection for the conference fund.
The supreme court rules the Lybarger act nul and void for violation of uniform taxation. The measure aimed to curb special school districts along rail lines in Virginia township Adams Mills district, where wealthier farms funded by railroads shifted tax burdens from the rail corridor to township schools. Officials say the ruling will restore township as the tax unit and push railroads to shoulder proper public burdens.
Clarence Bordenkircher, age fifteen, was severely injured by a horse while preparing to ride. The horse, tied to a post, kicked twice after the boy threw his coat on its back, sending him through a picket fence. Dr. Criswell attended.
The sale of Ebenezer Foster's real estate, overseen by executor L. J. Schott, drew about two hundred bidders at the courthouse. Properties sold well with notable bids: a 413 acre Jackson township farm to W. H. Wertz for 16960, a 71 acre Tuscarawas township farm to A. M. Hay for 7600, an 85 acre Workman farm to L. J. Foster for 5005, Elm street lot 449 to Mrs Hannah Foster for 1600, and the Elm and South Lawn homestead to W. H. Foster for 2025, the widow retaining a life estate in that property.
Tunnel Hill residents greet friends and relatives in town while Caroling and services draw attendees from West Bedford and Chalfants. Miss Alice Kanavel visited Nellie last week and Al Anderson traveled to Mt. Carmel Hospital with Dr Rungsel Edwards. George Anderson is ill and Dean Fouch and Stella McCoy faced local arraignment with a guilty plea and fines for Mr McCurdy of Illinois.
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