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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1909
Page
5
News of the June 10 marriage reached Chestnut Street friends as Mrs G Lawrence of Newark and James Crawford, a prominent farmer and brother of dealer George Crawford, married in Cincinnati. The couple planned to reside at the bride’s Chestnut Street home after a brief Kingston visit and Newark trip.
George Hartman was bound over to the grand jury after evidence in his burglary case at the Loweshoe shop on North Sixth street. Bond set at 500 dollars. Hartman defended by Glenn and Reasoner. Mayor Hamilton presided. Testimony by Al érner, Frank Schenck, Chief Mapel, Courtright and Hawkins for prosecution. George, Wil Haller and Fréd Noble for defense. Defense sought alibi.
Columbus June 21. Assistant Attorney General Miller holds Scioto county judge had no authority to order release for two inmates after their sentences began. Warden Jones will ignore the order. contempt proceedings possible. Parole and pardon rest with the parole board and governor respectively.
Two towns Dennison and Whrichsville may merge into one corporation with at least ten thousand residents, rivaling New Philadelphia for metropolitan status. A preliminary conference by the city solicitors and council committees saw plans to seek an Attorney General opinion. If both councils pass ordinances, a vote at the annual election will decide.
Through attorney W. 8. Merrell, Thos. Leggett sues in common pleas against Susan Miller administratrix of Basil Miller estate and others over two promissory notes. One for 428.50 dated April 11 1902 secured by a 25 acre Lafay ette township mortgage other for 1159.44 dated Dec 26 1902 secured by 7 acre Lafay ette mortgage. He seeks to determine the amounts due, foreclose the mortgages, and bar later claims.
James Johnson, longtime resident of South Lawn avenue, died Sunday night at home after five years of declining health. Born October 31, 1834 in Ireland, he was an early Coshocton pioneer who lived in Guernsey county and Linton township before settling at South Johnson Lane and Jim street, where he spent his last twenty years. His marriage to Susan Carpenter occurred in 184?. she survived him.
The obituary notes April 13 1833, survivor list including three daughters Mrs Sadle Nesket of Denver Cole Mrs Lida Ireland of Portland Ore Mire Martin Huston Coshooton and three sons EB DB Johnson James Johnson Thomas Johnson with funeral at home and South Lawn cemetery. A later item reports June 21 summer solstice record 89.5 degrees at 11 am, slight noon drop after rain, and 82 degree Sunday high.
Melor Osman shot and killed boarder Mike Demicri and seriously wounded his wife after finding Demicri caressing Mrs. Osman. Osman then shot himself but survived. The motive centered on a quarrel with a neighbor over a cat. Locals report the incident occurred at the Osman home in Steubenville on June 21.
Country Chub members discuss holding golf and tennis tournaments at the club grounds on Monday July 3. A meeting to discuss the project will be at the Age office at 7 20 P M. A silver loving cup will be awarded to the winner with lesser trophies for runners up. Prizes also offered in tennis with fireworks and dancing planned for the evening. Layland notes include visits and a 10 to 6 baseball win by Layland over Lepley Run, Bucklew striking out 26.
Newcomerstown reports cherry deliveries at New Philadelphia and a pleasant crop while Aly bert Schwab’s guest list includes Port Washington residents. Local business chatter notes Eldridge Higgins Co property transfer to C C Higgins, possible Cotton warehouse reopening, andTimmins column. Court records show Higgin’s ex wife Higgs seeking divorce from John Shaw with intent to revert to maiden name Dore Hemier.
Walter J. Watre of the Coshocton National Bank returns from Toledo to attend the Ohio Bankers Association meeting. A cruise on the Ceurg ban Te y encountered heavy seas causing seasickness and a navigational mishap as the steamer traveled five to six hours off course before safety. M. Q. Baker of the Coshocton National Bank also aboard is expected to arrive home soon.
Miss Mary Ty Renfrew sister of J B Renfrew of this city died at her Cleveland home Monday afternoon. Remains will be brought to the shedon for interment arriving Wednesday noon. They will go to Oak Ridge cemetery where Dr Goodrich of Grace church will conduct funeral services. She was about 50 and had lived in Claye lnod for about twenty years. She had suffered for years with a cancerous growth that caused her death.
June notes report a newborn daughter to Mr and Mrs Fred Wilson and multiple visits among residents. Events include Children's Day exercises at the M E church on June 27. Neighbors host gatherings with Hall and others while relatives travel and visit in Indiana Ohio and West Lafayette.
June 22 Linton Mills updates recount David Mayer of Coshocton visiting his sister Amelia Trenderson and brother Johnson Mapel, both old soldiers. Families Johnson Gaumer and Richard Johnson return to Isaac McAllister's after a weekend with relatives. Local residents Frank Marlatt and family delivered tunes from John Stone’s monument and graveyard. Several families visited Hiram Welker and relatives last Sunday. Sunday School plans Children’s Day for June 27 and invites all attendees.
Mrs Alpha Thompson collected a $50 county treasury reward on Monday for locating the body of John Chilts. The warrant supporting the payment was issued by county authorities.
A festival will be held at Cullison Ridge, New Castle, on Saturday evening. Riviere, daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Andrewn, remains very ill with typhoid fever.
Construction records show contractor H. ON. Kirk poured the concrete foundation and cleared the ground in the brick church building. The report notes TU square feet of cement in the floor and mentions a Sunday meeting with speaker Pade Rh Dotter from the city.
A worker named Lochard suffered a crushing injury when a heavy box fell at Monk Co. on Tuesday. The incident occurred in the left toe area, causing severe damage and prompting medical attention.
A thunderstorm west of New Castle struck the Ortu Prulips area causing the roof to blow off and notable damage. In Oak Grove, the area held a social at Mrs. Carry Lyons home with about seventy five guests attending. Local fruits include strong corn stands reported by farmers and visits from Keene residents to nearby homes.
Fourteen year old Nannie Campbell of Blooming Grove survived a buggy accident on the Warsaw road when turning to fetch her grandmother Mrs Nancy Shaw. The horse bolted, the buggy struck a tree, but Nannie escaped with minor injuries while the horse remained unharmed. Deeds and local legal notices follow, with revival services underway at Rowone M P church and Miss Ida Mae Bordenkircher’s penitentiary fever noted.
County commissioners condemned nearly all gravel used in excavations for the new cement sidewalks around the court house and ordered its removal except for a few loads. Surveyor George Hock Mon, inspector questioned the mix and foundation suitability, with Engineer Tolian Ingham consulted to review the foundation.
A spring ceremony at St. Ganeaa church linked Miss Aduthigelbarger of Abron to Mr. Byaok Koociipphe of Abron in a formal wedding. Attendants included Miss Catherine Krown and Maud Hegeluarges, with a reception featuring banquets and flowers. The couple will reside in Akron after a brief wedding trip.
An obituary notes the death of a longtime resident born in Kodishor fon Canton Saletan Sw Teer. He lived near Motinwle Village, married Mary Eisener, and had two children. Survived by wife, children, grandchildren, and numerous relatives, with funeral services led by Rev. L. S. Williams at Darling Barn cemetery. Pallbearers included nephews Nicholas Fischer, Frank Kisaner, Elmer Kisaner, and Jacob Stuber.
The first diphtheria death in Blooming Grove occurs Friday night as ten year old Wilma Fry dies after a two week battle. Her sister, also ill, is improving and doctors hope for full recovery. Authorities report several other cases but no further fatalities yet.
The community mourns a child's death amid a diphtheria outbreak. Mrs Clem Stewart's child is believed to have contracted the disease during a recent illness. Precautions are being taken to prevent further spread. Bathday afternoon reports indicate another ill child in New Moscow, daughter of Mr and Mrs Hert Perkins, with diphtheria.
Columbus June 21 Gov Marmon appoints Rev Willis Montgomery Presbyterian pastor at Georgetown as trustee of Miami University The appointee is a Democrat
Jos Williams died at 2 20 PM Monday after a four week illness of a complication of discs ere. He would have been 73 next month. Massillon prepares for a home coming week from July 4 to 10. Former residents invited to attend. Local notices mention severe storm damage near New Castle and a store window upgrade on Fourth Street. F K Wood suffered a badly poisoned scalp while hunting groundhogs.
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