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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1908
Page
6
Local notices hail Greater Coshocton Day and bold industrial plans with appeals to citizens to buy lots, join boosters, and support the Clow Works addition as March events and Decoration Day addresses shape political talk. Ohio and national figures like Bryan feature in campaign chatter.
Four reasons to open a bank account are stated with emphasis on zero deposit cost, accurate bill payments, enhanced safety of funds, and the example of successful farmers and businesspeople who keep accounts. The notice invites readers to consider the bank's services to support their business needs.
The piece argues that Democrats and Republicans share policy shifts, urging tariff reform now and opposing post election delay. It supports direct US Senate elections by popular vote and endorses Roosevelt for correct actions while criticizing missteps. It reflects a period voice on governance and reform.
Col W A Taylor contributes an article from the Columbus Press Post on the origin of Ohio counties and their ages. The section lists Guernsey as 98 years old, Belmont 167, Muskingun 104, Noble 57, Monroe 93, Morgan 90, Harrison 9% for President Harrison, and Tuscarawas described as Indian name open mouth, among others. The piece notes county names tied to historic figures and local lore.
The piece argues that if Taft were president elect, he would appoint several Supreme Court justices who would likely oppose government by injunction. It contends federal courts, a large army, and a strong navy under Taft would override Congress and popular initiatives, shaping governance without regard to laws, a view attributed to Roosevelt supporters.
After a disputed state convention the article portrays the party as controlled by Taft managers and local bosses. It cites testimonies from George W. Cox Walter Brown and Guilbert, claiming the convention was scripted, delegates preselected, and the four delegates at large chosen, exposing manipulation behind the primaries and the party’s apparent capitulation to Taft.
The Ohio political scene features a Cox-Brown-Guilbert ticket aiming for auditor, treasurer, and attorney general as they leverage control of state finances and tax machinery. The Cleveland Leader repudiates certain Republicans while Democrats rally. James M. Williams contemplates the governorship, Stark County locals Welty Pomereene and Ed Werte gain prominence, and a Taft-Wall Street pivot signals shifting power dynamics.
Chalfants and family attended the funeral of Harriet Pickering of Pluselinge That week. Lyman from Columbus visited Mrs ME Smith over Sabbath. Hagel Teege returned from Newark. Inez Pridas and Mrs NJ McContwl with son Rey, Fred McConnell visiting the Daneater. A. Ensley of Chesterville and Cy Vance Croy in Coshocton East Monday. Rohan cut off from duties by high waters last week. Mrs Morrison Dickerson convalescent from lagrippe. A profitable meeting closed at Chattanta last Thursday night.
Albert Weat, a well known elderly resident, told a Times representative that Coshocton thermometers registered eight degrees on March Rth 1868. He recalled the stark contrast with the weather four years later.
An odd collage of lines about plans for tomorrow a book agent offers six handsome books and pictures for five dollars to subscribe to a magazine. Interludes tilt between humor and social satire with fragments about busy days and a playful literary exchange.
A quirky fragmentary piece uses warped aphorisms about candor pride and kindness. It references seasons and whimsy, mentioning a wise boy, a sultan, and nonsensical garbled lines about a spring and a $6 oval item.
Local notes list A. 8. Rippeth of Rippeth Dry Goods in Cleveland on business. John Calkaian, national organizer of the Tulloran union, spent Sunday home and leaves for Ohio on official trip. Mrs T Roche returns from Pittsburg with stock for spring millinery. S O Riggs of Canton and C C Riges of New Philadelphia visit. Mrs Mattie Robiggon of Newark visits sister Mrs S T Shrale in South Fourth. Ex Judge Celsus Pomerene of Holmes county visits Dr Pomerene and relatives. Mr and Mrs F L Rippeth and children visit Newcomerstown. Miss Clemenza Duffey heads to Cambridge then Sheffield, Mo. Miss Anna Lang visits West Lafayette on business.
Corrected market list shows flour prices per 1-4 and 1-8 barrels, bran middlings and meal, cracked corn, butter, potatoes, onions, apples, chickens, turkeys, lard, and apples with assorted prices and units. Incomplete OCR yields several garbled lines but key items include flour, meal, butter, potatoes, onions, chickens, turkeys, lard, and apples with price figures.
East Buffalo cattle ranges record mixed bids with steers around 4.60 to 6.20, cows 2.50 to 3.50, calves $6 to $8, and hogs several dollars per hundredweight. Pittsburgh and Cincinnati list similar trends with No 2 red wheat and corn prices noted, while sheep and lamb values hover near 4 to 7 dollars.
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