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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1909
Page
6
The item appears as a short newspaper line from The Times Publishing Co with editor W T Albergon. It mentions subscription details per year but the text is garbled and only hints at pricing and publication schedule.
The piece surveys Taft Roosevelt policy continuities, local fights over railroad and bridge projects in Coshocton, and public opinion on the ship subsidy and election outcomes. It notes Roosevelt’s stance on trusts, the impending injunctions over Main and Twelfth street bridges, and upcoming Clark county voting on local questions.
The piece urges readers to consider saving from earnings, illustrates with a 5 percent return on a $2000 investment, and invites readers to open a bank account. It emphasizes that a bank account assists in saving and welcomes the small depositor.
The piece argues Democrats will gain a majority on the next city council led by a trusted nominating figure. It reflects on Governor Harmon’s reform agenda, Republican resistance, and court setbacks to incumbents. It notes Taft era tariff views, southern influence, and shifts in communication and youth sports as indicators of changing times.
An editorial argues that Meary A. Williams and W. H. Phipps are mere stand-ins for Ohio’s long‑standing Republican power, with real bosses Cox Brown and Guilbert directing from behind the scenes. It accuses Williams and Phipps of acting as messengers to mask the same old influence in state politics.
The new president asserts fixed beliefs against courts blocking labor injunctions. Critics say Taft campaigned differently and now defends injunctions as labor benefits. Labor leaders claim deception by opponents and point to past campaigns with Hanna and Roosevelt as reminders.
A brief comment notes that workers, earning decent salaries, spoke more forcefully in arguments during winter discussions because they argued from their own bread and butter interests.
County Surveyor Boch wan visited West Lafayette on Monday to raping levels for the Wet Lafayette ditch project.
J W Craerblett the piano fan has leased the E Standen residence on South Sixth Street and will move in soon.
The Board of Trade will soon announce the drawing date for Crow addition lots, likely in late March. Back installments are urged for speedy payments as arrears have shrunk. those without paid lots risk denial of participation in the drawing if payments remain unpaid.
Elizabeth Ann McDaniel aged fifty died Sunday night after a brief pneumonia illness in Hardscrabble. She leaves one son and one daughter plus many friends. The obituary notes a wedding in West Lafayette and local social events in Roscoe and surrounding areas with residents like Miss Bessie Shrigley, Miss Stella Adams, Ernest Adams, and others mentioned among guests and society. The will of Beng. Strone was filed in probate court naming Sarah Strope as executrix.
Canal Lewingile March 9 Mr and Mrs Tom Clendenning of Cambridge spent last week with Mr and Mrs Wm Mcdiffin Chay Dornan has gone to Cincinnati for a job Mrs John Yabcock and son Walter of Coshocton stayed with Mrs Bailie Cramblett Welker Beast of West Lafayette visited relatives Epworth Tongue plans a social at the Rowan home north of town Friday night March 26 Everyone invited Mr and Mrs Henry McGill hosted supper for birthdays of Mrs McGill and Mrs Blackledge Guests Rev Irwin of Coshocton Mrs Moore Mrs Blackledge Miss Allie Nelson Paul Miller and Mrs R C Blackledge and daughter Thelma.
In Plainfield March 39 A F Lawrences family and Oscar Rubys family have diphtheria. Miss Emma Hahn entertained friends. George W Lane will move to Coshoc ton area. Harvey Roller will move to Lane farm at Bacon. Mumps prevalent. several residents changing homes and jobs including J W Cain heading to Massillon and Forest City Motor Co. plans. Further visits noted with Eliza Kinner and Mrs Llenry Frank.
David Spitt, a well known Newcomerstown resident aged 61, died Saturday afternoon after falling from his chair. Funeral services were held Monday. He is survived by a widow and four sons.
Observer Gamertsfelder reports times for the week ending March. Temperatures ranged from a high of 35 on Sunday February 28 to a low of 19 on Thursday the 4th. Five days were cloudy with only Tuesday and Friday clear.
City Hall in Newark is described as practically abandoned with Mayor Atherton forced to vacate his private office due to instability. The report notes a tense urban scene as H E McConnell’s birthday social gathering draws neighbors with many attendees listed. The piece also covers injuries at Crow factory and misfortunes including a youth jailed in Columbus and a skating accident causing a broken arm.
The report from Coshocton County notes a poor maple syrup crop this year as sap runs slow due to a mild winter. Farmers who supply local demand struggle with limited production, caused by infrequent cold spells and warm days disrupting sap flow.
Columbia report on March 9 notes Dr L B Noble advocates ice cream for feverish children with tonsillitis. He recommends large doses administered frequently as the remedy, asserting no more unpleasant medicines are needed for afflicted youngsters.
Frank Oliphant aged 65 a longtime resident of Frazerburg died Sunday from injuries said to stem from Civil War battles after being shot three times within 15 minutes at Missionary Ridge. The wounds troubled him for life and he received a pension.
A village record notes residents visiting families in Newark and Columbus. Died: T. W. Bonham of Columbus, buried Chalfants. Gen McCoy of Newark died of cancer, buried at McCoy cemetery. Funerals held for T. W. Lanham in Chalfants and T. W. Bonham in Columbus. W. M. F. S. mite social planned at H. E. McConnell home. A variety of local visits, travel, and farm sales are recorded among residents and relatives.
Oak Grove March 9 Decorators finish interior of the new Grange hall. Miss Clara Stinger visits Canton Stone Creek Canal Dover. Marguerite Giffin Baye has a birthday postal shower. Emma Bowen of Cleveland visits J J Bowen. Lizzie Stonehocker hosts a quilting party with many friends. Reamer school to hold a pic social March 13. Pomona Grange meets April 14 at Blue Ridge near Orange. Residents attend Coshocton horse sale. Mr and Mrs C P Giffen entertain about 25 friends. Wyler loses a valuable horse. Mrs Margaret McCullough visiting Thomas Adama's home.
A daughter was born Monday night to Mr and Mrs C W Karr of Keene. The newborn adds to a family headed by a popular local merchant in the town.
John Shannon has sold his hack line to 8. F. Buzzard. In the future the Shannon hack line will be known on the Buzzard. The deal was concluded today.
March days in 1909 saw a temperature rise from 35 degrees above zero to 35 by noon while 1868 plunged to eight degrees below and froze the Tuscarawas River solid enough for pedestrians to cross Albert West of John Street recalls tending 400 sheep for William McGuire on the Dave Noble farm during that era.
Miss Jal lie Bock travels to Iown to visit brother Fred and family. Rev Roberts of Newcomerstown begins a series of meetings Monday night. Mrs Jemima Yaskel visits Akron for a few days. Miss Sadie Davis of Newcomerstown visits parents Sunday. Robert Shaw confined to his room with appendicitis. Dr. Larimer of Port hopes for recovery and says operation not needed. Mrs James Shaw and daughter of Kimbolton visit. Edward Cronehach and Bernice Johns attend Modern Woodmen open meeting in Port Saturday evening.
Hugh Green and wife and nephew Harrison Magness attended the funeral of Harley Magness near Plainfield. Elbridge Forney is poorly with quinsy at his father's but visited his wife's father. Plainfield entertainment drew Mary and Rose Forney Sarah Miller Theodore Addy and others. Aid Society gathered at Mrs Aiston Lawrence's to gift for her with Ellen Laurence Liza Dohnoen Mary A Bhrevck Ida Shryock Elva Stone Martha Osbun Mamie and Earl Stone present. Creek falling again. Gladys Weaver nursing a sore hand from a scald, improving. Albright and wife dined with Joseph Dean last Saturday. regarding Tham Welker and birthday cards. Ola Johnson visited Gladys Weaver. Peter Harbold Sr. and son Clarence were in Coshocton on business. Father Laurence and wife and baby visited grandparents Alr and Mrs Joseph Wilson on old Angle farm. Mrs Belle Carnes and daughter Ethel spent Sunday with E Welker principal of Birds Run schools.
Miss Macy Lautenschlinger suffers a severe inflammatory rheumetism attack while John Hautt reports a sheep raid by dogs last week. Funeral services for Lautenschlager held in New Bedford attended by Mr. and Mrs. Emmanuel Btekot of Mound. Amos and Myrtle Cox visited Shoshoc ton in business. Thirteen diphtheria cases emerge near Plainfield with antitoxin given to W. J. Conpher’s daughter after illness worsened. Public concert attended Friday as towns take measures to halt spread.
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