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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1906
Page
7
Ceshecton weekly urges farmers to beware a Springfield Whitely investment plan. The Daisy Times questions the legitimacy of a proposed oak branch factory and warns investors to slow, citing past misconduct and lack of corporate clarity. It names Garnett, Yondohneon, and John A. McLean among local figures.
A long list details real estate transfers including parcels in Plainfield Lafayette Jefferson and Virginia townships. Buyers include Horace Smith, J F Williams Milling Co., Anna Lennon, An tangling multiple acres and prices up to 4000 dollars. Several transfers involve trusts and guardianships with numerous acres and parcel numbers.
A county Good Roads Association meeting discussed funding and policy actions. The group urged Lyba to push for permanent funds for road work, called for abolition of convict labor, and asked the General Assembly to finance road improvements and organize highway conservation in Canton County. Several local residents signed the resolutions.
County commissioners opened sessions this afternoon with road improvements as top items. Crawford township committees sought improvements and information on a new road. Viewers will be appointed for the Hahn road in Sandin township. Randles submitted reports on five roads including Sterheim Lanlensehieger Wright Washington Berdenkircher and King Huff roads. The board will consider the reports Wednesday and was asked to appropriate funds for the court stenographer during the Dickerson trial.
The article praises national and local efforts to build durable roads across Ohio and a major east west route from the Pennsylvania line to the Indiana line. It urges county involvement, shared township funding, and support for a north south link from the Ohio River to Lake Erie, arguing improved highways will transform markets and travel.
Branch March 5 The ladies of the Woman's W M Society held their last meeting at Mrs Janes Passmore home. Dinner served. Numerous local visitors and church members are noted among the attendees and sickness lists. Several residents are mentioned visiting Coshocton and Peoria counties for work and leisure with multiple social calls and a noted sermon day at the M P church.
Cannal spmir, O March 5. Silas Clark reports a fine steer killed by a falling strawback. Mrs. Thomas Donley is sick. Myrtle Donley stays with grandparents. Mrs. J R Sharpless hosted friends for a quilt gathering. Mrs Allan Clark visited daughter Mrs Ella Wather at Wen Betfora. nd B Gharphen preparing lodge for a caweet.
March 7 report from Mainfeld notes Emmett Meyer, son of Mrs John Poater, residing in Newcomerown, and mentions community events within Plainfield area.
The Ransom Dry Goods Co. stresses merchant foresight in choosing the right merchandise and places, claiming success comes from seeking good items at proper prices. The ad notes efforts to secure choicest spring merchandise for every department and praises ladies for their satisfaction with selections.
White Goods features a wide assortment in plain and fancy weaves priced from 1c to 1.00 per yard. India Linens French and Persian Lawns Batistes Nausooks Dimities Mulls and more offered.
Textile ad lists Dotted and Figured Swiss mercerized fancies in small figures at 35 40 and 45 cents. Also presents Beautiful Dotted and Figured Swiss lines with a selection priced at Te 2he Bhe Oe and The.
All the new and up to date embroideries and laces at popular prices. See the latest patterns and styles on display today.
Patterns for a white dress robe are shown in various price points from $12.50 to $25.00. The ads promise easy sewing and a handsome costume, encouraging readers to see the selection and purchase if desired.
Officer Jackson of the Human Society collects funds for Benjamin Sheard, a 65 year old British subject in penniless condition. He faces possible charitable relief unless another remedy is found and has written to the British consul in Philadelphia seeking assistance.
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