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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1908
Page
7
Citizens hail the Board of Trade and Himebaugh for orchestrating negotiations with major industry and railroad partners to attract a factory. The effort united prominent businessmen, showcased perseverance and tact, and earned the city wide praise for loyalty and civic pride.
Citizens of Coshocton astonished by over 700 lots sold and more than $140,000 raised in a single day on the Clow plant project. Board of Trade leaders praised shared effort, noting strong support from farmers and local businesses and predicting further sales before completion.
Advertises Mother Grays Sweet Powders for Children at 25c with claims to cure feverishness teething disorders and worm destruction. Mentions use in New York Children's Home and notes 19,000 sentimental? units sold. Provides sample offer and mailing address in Le Roy New York. Also mentions Manville Co. sales potential and Cleveland address.
Mrs. Kikzabeth Genter died Saturday at 3 PM after infections led to blood poison. Born March 9 1835 in West Moreland County PA, she moved to Ohio, married Elias Genter November 16 1854, survived by three daughters and a son who predeceased her. Funeral at Reformed church with pastors Lahr and Stewart. buried beside husband. She also had three sisters.
Mrs Elizabeth Schafer a German born resident of Holmes County died Monday evening at age 85 years 0 months and 3 days She was the last member of the Levengang generation and a former wife of Jno Schafer She joined the Reformed Church at New Bedford and served in parish affairs for years Survivors include two sons a daughter and seven grandchildren. a long illness led to her passing after decades of labor and care by her family and friends
The article recounts ongoing coal storage and labor tensions around Wheeling and Massillon. Officials note precautionary measures as miners face potential strikes, with varied storage methods cited from Columbia, Pine Valley, and Navarre. The company seeks to avoid disruption, insisting operations continue while negotiations proceed.
Effie Lane files for divorce from Walter Lane citing cruelty including a broken nose during a 1905 marriage, alcohol abuse, vile language, and threats. She names May Holmes of Coshocton as corresspondent and notes a deceased child and alimony denial due to his military service. She says she has lived with her parents supported herself.
Mrs. at. R. Robertson of Coshocton announces a new millinery shop in Newark on East Main street, just west of the Licking Light and Power Co. She has long operated a fashionable Coshocton millinery and previously ran a Newark store on North Third Street. The store is expected ready by the last week of March.
West Carlisle hosts protracted meetings at the Presbyterian Griven with Rev. Patterson. Mr and Mrs Thomas Watson of Newark visit the farmer's sister Mrs Woo. Wleetus Miss Holenist stayed with Alma Ashcratt. Prof A A Barton was in Coxhoc tem. Sunday services planned in Moehareh March 2. Twentieth Century Club met with Ms Miles Pigman. Canty Trackers examination attended by locals at Coshothon.
Local residents recount travel and visits to nearby Canton and Zanesville areas. Mis Pyors Weaver and Cordray Peeney Tower figure in arrivals and departures. Waly McNevil moves into a newly purchased property. WoW sale draws attendance and improves mood amid a week of activity.
Oak Grove March 11 About a dozen local marksmen spent Saturday with Nelson Murphy. On March 1 the same club had been entertained by Mr. and Mrs OH HH Miller, Mr. and Mrs Ed Henderson and children of Newcomerstown. Ed Jacobs Oak Grove's keeper took an assistant by marrying Miss Caroline Miller. John Stinger and daughter Clara attended Mrs Gaunder's funeral at New Bedford Tuesday. Prof. Ellis of the U S Department of Agriculture was guest of B Stingel Sunday and Monday. He is collecting data for a U S Department Bulletin on crop production costs. The visit honors Mr Stingel under Ohio Experiment Station supervision.
The Walter Mine Workers of America annual convention planned for New Philadelphia is postponed to the latter part of the month. The delay stems from a wage scale dispute at the national convention in Indianapolis. A conference committee of operators and miners is in session at Indianapolis.
The T. W. V. & O. railroad company held its annual stockholders meeting Friday afternoon at the Formeren e Pomerene law office. Directors elected included Joseph Wood J J Turner Elw A Taylor Db T McCabe Thooks John W Renner L L Gilbert A McElevey Leander FP MevVey J P Gallagher and 32292 shares voted.
Isleta items list local moves, visits, and funeral notices. Bert Leighoinger moves into a dwelling by Mack Deaugier on April 1. Mr and Mrs Fred Geinthehardt visit Columbus. The death of Mrs Howard Miller is noted and mourned by friends. James Stewart visits from Newcomerstown. Funeral attendance for Mrs Gee Shoneharser noted. Mrs Richard Calhoun visits her Columbus relatives. John Henry Poland and wife travel to Dennison after their daughter’s death. Maavillie Fire Eulingwisher advertisement appears.
Benton Davis, chairman of the county commissioners, spoke in Columbus on Monday urging the legislature to amend laws to prevent the election of entirely new county boards and auditors. He warned an inexperienced board could face a grave predicament, losing track of unfinished business and general affairs, unable to manage properly. The Indicator.
Health Officer E G Abbott calls residents to clean alleys and back yards before warm weather. He warns tenement owners to supervise tenants and dispose of rubbish properly at the dump, not on vacant lots, to avoid nuisance.
Plainfield March 14 four week revival by Evangelist Sterne of Bainesville at M P church closed with 103 conversions. Churches join in worship. judge Alden’s lecture praised. Otsego visit noted. A straw shed toppled killing four cows and injuring three. local deaths and illnesses mentioned. Real estate ads urge purchases amid growing auto shops and opportunities.
Weather improves farmers mood as Charles Robinson and H E B Nortz visit Coshocton on Thursday. Mary Kreider and Delle Norris attend services. Uncle labernicl referenced. Miss Joule Corder and Anna Stewart visit relatives. Jae Corder travels to New Philadelphia to see John Corder. Mrs M V Wennell suffers paralysis but shows some improvement. Coxiem conversion noted with unclear details.
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