12 Mar 1908
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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1908
Page
1
The message urges full turnout for a local polo league event in Zanesville tonight. It notes the Knights of Pythias will work the third rank at the meeting, with five candidates and all members requested to attend.
Coshocton mobilizes for a major advance as crowds line the streets and bands play. Solicitors sell lots, business rooms buzz, and city leaders and visiting engineers map plans for a major plant. The mass meeting stirs Coshocton pride and signals early steps toward a pivotal development.
The Buckeye Lake library board met and approved expenses for the Strollers' Trifler, with $71.16 turned to the treasury. They accepted two books pending checkout, considered wall tinting bids, and discussed parishioner suggested readings and a possible Buckeye Lake library excursion with Coshocton in mind for later action.
Mies Kate Norman died at the home of her sister Mrs Geo Barkés on Bart Avenue at about eleven forty. The death is reported from Noewepa, with the exact cause and circumstances not detailed in the available text.
A short time after arrival she suffered an attack of acute indigestion and died. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made.
A congressional committee may visit China after summer to investigate charges against Libbeus S Wilfey U S district attorney at Shanghai. President Roosevelt defends the judge but the judiciary committee remains unsatisfied with his conduct including alleged oppression of American merchants.
Mike Rocco completes his jail term for keeping Brooks Johnson’s saloon bar open on a Sunday. With a $200 fine unpaid, he faced thirteen months in the Columbus workhouse if not settled. Sheriff Browning placed him in the city jail for safekeeping as talks continue in mayor’s court.
Columbus March 11 The federal plan of government will replace the board plan in Ohio municipalities after January 1 1910 with civil service in municipal departments after June 1 if Mr Paine of Lucas counts the bill has passed the house 68 votes for 29 against Debate showed stronger opposition than expected and speakers included Frizell Chamberlain Welker and Bassett The senate passed bills regulating dentistry and prohibiting quail billing for six years while a pure food measure moved forward.
The American Press Telegram reports that a survey linking Cleveland to Coshocton via Barberton is finished. Officials discuss freight needs, road widening, and surveys for new railway connections, while police investigate a stolen motor boat linked to the area.
An evangelist denounces backsliders and worldly members during meetings in Comhocton. He cites moral decline with girls on the streets and late hours near poor rooms, urging curfew and vigilant prosecution, and quotes Jeremiah on backsliding. The sermon warns that church members may backslide and descent from boyhood teachings.
A pastor delivers a stern sermon criticizing lax church members and worldly amusements. He denounces backsliding and urges restraint, faithfulness to vows, and reliance on the Holy Spirit to drive religious reform. He cites Lenon’s sacrifice and laments misused wealth, urging moral steadiness.
A revival meeting in Plainfield drew over one hundred converts before closing. Bad weather hindered attendance and transportation, delaying some plans. Community members and local leaders were noted, including Alden, Marset Jones, and Hilmier. Several local roads were nearly impassable. The incident followed a library theft at Land Banks school. The Cowath League offered fifty dollar rewards for recovery. Misith Welker hosted a gathering with Mrs. Thompson and others. Several families planned upcoming moves to nearby farms and towns.
Robert Baker is described as being at his home on Chestnut Street with tomesl ive, per the archived item noting a local figure in a domestic setting.
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