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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1909
Page
2
A northwest Cuthbert cyclone left one white man and six negroes dead and 75 to 100 dwellings and businesses wrecked. The monetary loss tops 100000 with over 30 people injured. Several brick stores were demolished among the city’s largest mercantile houses.
The Times markets column reports Pittsburgh and Chicago livestock prices for cattle hogs and sheep, with bids and ranges for prime and common stock. Also lists Toledo and Buffalo grain quotes and mixed regional price variations across markets and days.
Local readers report a growing remedy craze led by EL Andersens drug store claiming the root juice device cures chronic ailments. Advertisers tout universal satisfaction and widespread cures across the locality, with glowing testimonials from patients and chemists alike.
The Commercial Geography class at the high school uses souvenir cards showing industrial scenes from various cities in the state. Students collect the cards and incorporate them into their study, finding the plan novel and very successful.
Indianapolis, March 10. Robert and James Baughman, earlier jailed after a string of robberies in Ohio and Indiana, escaped the county jail and have not been recaptured. Intaca Baughman was arrested at Anderson charged with robbing a post office at Upland, Ind. Robert Baughman was captured at Piqua, Ohio.
Baltimore dispatch reports John J. Mueller confessed to shooting and killing his sweetheart Mrs. Regina Reed. He disputed earlier statements claiming involvement with Miss Reed in a separate incident and said the wedding scheduled for April 14 will not occur. Local option liquor bill defeated in Harrisburg. Public school Manual Training exhibit announced for May 6 and 7. Mrs. Fred Olinger attends funeral in Chile for Miss Crile. J J Bowen and Newark contact noted.
Mrs Taft captivates spectators with gracious smile as President Taft takes the oath and returns to the White House. She stands at the senate steps and later enters the carriage amid cheers during the inaugural celebrations.
Corrocton society is surprised by the marriage of Red Williams star polo player to Bernice McConnell of Roscoe. The couple wed Monday evening at Rev. Hus hour’s home in Roxcoe and plan to reside on Main Street before moving to Cedar Rapids for the upcoming polo season.
After six months of fear in Cesheston the diphtheria outbreak is declared over with no current cases. One death reported is attributed to weakened heart action amplified by the disease, and quarantine measures have yielded a rare interruption of school sessions including the Walnut street building third grade closure for a week.
Judge Weygandt ruled in Coshocton county common pleas that Emily Mardy Hardy's will allocated only $3,101 in cash to three legatees. Stocks, bonds, notes and $40,000 in mortgages pass to heirs as intestate property under the Ohio statute, a decision likely to be appealed to the state Supreme Court.
March notes from Fresno detailing visits among Coshocton and nearby residents. Mrs J E Hamilton leads the M E church Ladies Aid. Potter McCrea to Bellaire. many neighbors host gatherings, birthdays, sewing events, and a ghost social planned by the Grange. Royal Neighbors attend a state meeting in Newark.
State Game Warden Jarra W. Stone refuses to explain what he did with 700 dollars in Milwaukee the day he claims to have received 2500 dollars in cash at Stephenson headquarters for campaign expenses. Blone calls it confidential and refuses to name names unless compelled. The committee votes to certify the refusal to answer to the investigators. Stone also admits owing 34950 dollars to State Chairman Edmonds.
Police uncovered a mysterious murder as Mrs. Mary Nichols, 52, was found dead south of the city with her head crushed by heavy blows. Gardener Gustave Eaton, who lived with her, was detained as a suspect. Eaton claimed four strange young men beat the victim after tying him in a shed. Separately, Stanley Kincaid, Warrs Baxter, and William Allen were brought to Coshocton from Newark to answer for jumping board bills at the Farmers' hotel, arrested Monday evening by Chief Mapel and Newark officers.
Odd decorated china dinner plates offered Saturday at 10c, with cups and saucers at 10c. Described as fine, underglaze pink band and embossed panels, stock and clean. Displayed in show window as a money saver.
Necessary and cheap nest stationary items and lace curtains listed with prices. Hardware tools include pliers, wrenches, hand saws, hinges, nails, and mill files. Household items cover curtains, carpet beaters, cleaners, seeds, soap, shirts, gloves, tins, and rugs. Watch specials in 27054 area.
Mrs. Clara Clemens of East Main street fell in darkness while carrying her niece, tripping on a rug and striking her chest against a chair. Doctors fear possible rib fracture. injuries remain unconfirmed. A letter from Mrs. Ed Tfunter to Coshocton friends notes Dr. Hennell is critically ill in Asheville and barely able to speak at his bedside. Miss Emma Uahn of Baltic traveled to Columbus Wednesday to enter Clarke, Davis & Poore wholesale millinery house.
Readable fragments describe Bosnian and Balkan women forming groups such as the League of Path and the League of Death, training for defense amid looming conflict. Reports note protests and militant sentiment spreading through regions like the Balkan states as women seek readiness for invasion scenarios.
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