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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1908
Page
5
Practical guidance for rural work emphasizing pasture rotation, stock care, breeding quality, and careful equipment use. Tips include timely sheep turnout, separate pastures for yearlings, thorough lamb checks, pinching raspberry canes, pacing team workload, and proper collar fit. Advice on road meetings, hog and cattle care, and daily planning to improve labor efficiency and animal health.
Edna Oster sues Clyde Ostler in probate court seeking dissolution of marriage on grounds of extreme cruelty and failure to provide necessaries. The couple wed in October Lynd. Rev Carpenter to officiate with present parties including Clara M. Ridge and Mabel EL Roy among witnesses.
Charles LaSerre, noted in diplomatic history circles, receives a signal honor in Baltimore where he has resided five years. The State Department confirms his posting to the Paris embassy as a consul general, with observers noting his deep lineage and scholarly work on French history. LaSerre plans a voyage to England and the Channel Islands en route to official duties, continuing a career tied to diplomacy and cultural research.
The Great Metra company comes to Cosnogton from June to July 4 showing on Third Street from Cheetnut to Walnut. Features include a merry go round, wheel of fortune, uniformed handlers, eight big attractions and daily acts. The company is said to be among the best on the road. This week it’s at Athena, Ohio.
Johnson Thompkins, aged 68, died at 8 15 p m after a period of ill health fromchromic disease He served three years in Company A of the 4th GO VV VV 1 Army of the Tennessee and was a member of Richard Lanning Post A L R He recently resided with his brother in law Perry Wells on S Water street and joined the Grand Army of the Dead.
William Howard Taft narrowly escaped harm when a Pennsylvania Flyer locomotive broke a piston and cylinder near Coshocton, Ohio. The train halted before a ditch. a fresh engine was sent from Dennison, and the party proceeded to Pittsburg, arriving an hour late, as Taft continued toward New Haven for Yale commencement.
A diving horse owned by Jennings suffers a severe injury when a shaft pierces its flank during a ride at West Lafayette. Jennings and Hazel Aronholt visited friends nearby as the horse bolted, plunging into a shaft, causing the wound. The animal was unhitched and taken home, with its condition described as serious but not yet known.
A fragmentary notice reports a severe storm last Friday causing fences and trees to fall, damage to a house roof and possible collapse. It mentions horses, a mare going a short distance before dying, and several local residents amid farm and livestock activity. Other items reference lamb shipments from Chicago and local wood business winding down.
The district discusses uprpent school representation with Chill board members noting gaps. Enumerators list G7 scholars, many should be in upper room, prompting concern over placing them all in one room to fund a single teacher. Walter Lowe of Mill Creek visited recently as the Chill festival music by the Chill band.
The report describes George Silane, a feruneratic candidate for treasurer, as very ill with fever that physicians say is running a long course. Despite the old age of another figure, there remains guarded hope for his eventual recovery as the campaign continues and party figures prepare for the upcoming convention with Mr Stil and Miss Showedk mentioned in passing.
Nine year old Robert Fortune of Roscoe struck a dynamite cartridge with a hatchet causing a blast that wounded him and his five year old sister Helena. The blast shattered bystanders' nerves and left both children dazed as rescuers tended their injuries. The incident drew the attention of local adults to the dangers of explosives near homes and toys.
Comrades of the 23rd Union of the GOA RR in Coshocton have received invitations to attend the annual reunion of the old 2nd Ohio. The event will be held in Toledo on September 1 and 2.
Woo F L Mowry of near Warsaw shipped a stock load over the Pennsy to Pittsburgh. John Adams of this city also shipped a war load billed to a Steuhen Jyine firm.
Fragmentary report notes two saloons closed within a short period. Mentions a tax payment of $2600 and a Saturday due date for unpaid dues. Records indicate property owners paid $824.60. Details on names or locations are unclear due to OCR damage.
The Children’s Day exercises at Oak Street and New Bedford were well attended and featured a pantomime program. Teachers listed include G A Bloomfield, Pheasely Moon, Linn, Farvery, and Webb, with students performing in garden and school activities as part of civic events.
Fragmented OCR text describes a commencement at Conesville with references to Ms. Celeste and a crowd turnout. The readable portions indicate a notable ceremony, crowd presence, and general ceremonial activity, though many words are garbled. The article emphasizes local participation and the formal nature of the event.
A bold burglary at a grocery store stirred Presden as robbers struck four times. They secured $25 in nickels and pennies plus other small items. Footprints showed the intruders traveled barefoot from the street. The owner, Vavesistigy, fears further break ins as the store has seen four robberies in a year.
A storm strikes a ranch, killing Bay Nare and all 0 steers tied to Chili Man. The chaotic scene includes scattered cattle remains and distress among workers as emergency crews respond to the fatal incident. Calves and livestock losses are reported amid the wreckage and confusion.
A damaged report describes the white tussock moth feeding on tree canopies and trunks in a park, with larvae climbing branches to girdle hosts. It notes the pest’s preferred trees and suggests removal of infested limbs while larvae are small to limit spread.
Kissner's steam dredge completed work in the Walworth canal after fifteen months and will not be dismantled yet. It will return to the route to clear the channel at several sites where slides occurred and the head gate at the Six Mile Gana must be cleared of sand and mud.
A fragmented message discussion appears with unclear words and phrases. The readable parts reference a set of names and places in a garbled sequence. No clear event or outcome emerges from the legible text.
Fragmented OCR text describes a Fourth of July celebration with garbled phrases about a committee, participants, and contests. It mentions a spire, citizens, races, and performances, but the readability is severely compromised and key details are unclear.
County delegation names include Mr. Chiscoton Kev Willan DM sciira Jas Glenn and Frank Arian with alternates Trener BE IL Lybarger Home Orrand Geo Hay and We A Himebaugh. The meeting aims to nominate a successor to Jide Cain at Wiesville.
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