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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1908
Page
4
A late nineteenth century Ohio tale recalls a notorious killing and mob justice in a county seat. Residents, sheriffs, and bystanders witness a dramatic public hanging as a crowd gathers in the park and streets after a violent crime. The narrative centers on communal tension, vigilante action, and the moral shock that follows.
Indianapolis dispatch reports Thoma Tarnart, chairman of the Demonic national committees, declaring William Jennings Bryan would be the choice of the Denver national convention for president. Tarnart says Bryan will be nominated and Todiana will be solid for him. Also an ad for a foot powder claims 30,000 testimonials and urges trial package by mail.
Dresden March 14 the deck was closed paving the way for a Columbus Knitting Mill Co plant to move to Dresden. Machinery will be moved and two factory buildings are prepared with one to run by May 1. About 20 workers will be employed and orders are said to cover a full year.
Columbus Ohio March 14 The Democratic state convention appears set to endorse Governor James B Campbell of Hamilton for the United States Senate. With many counties already aligning and a Democratic majority anticipated in the legislature, Campbell is seen as a unifying choice acceptable to both party factions.
A late 19th or early 20th century notice reports Miss Jeanie Mend, daughter of Mr and Mrs Mer o Hotelier, marrying Casles Tanninger in Pyata Tuesday May. Rev BM Pixains officiated in a ceremony witnessed by family and friends. the article notes household roles and congratulations for the couple. A separate obituary records the death of Neblle, found dead in bed Friday morning. cause believed heart trouble. family left with mourning.
In Bellevue a defendant, Edward Siefert, threatened to kill himself after a fine for celebrating St Patrick’s Day. He snatched a revolver from the judge and pointed it at his temple, then tried to drink carbolic acid, later claiming it was a mean trick. None volunteers aided him.
Mrs Ellen King elected by Strasburg United Brethren congregation to replace Rev D W Sprinkle. A longtime evangelist in East Ohio conference, she has led Home Missionary work and toured for the State Sunday School Association. She will preach next Sunday morning.
Thomas McConnell received word from the son of Johnson Ogilvie in Tennessee about his death at home. Ogilvie, ninety years old, spent most of his life in Coshocton County on the old Ogilvie farm before retirement. He had suffered no specific illness. death attributed to the weight of his years.
In Memoriam notes honor Geo J Leavenberger's neighbor Sehoenberger and family mourning their losses. The Modern Woodmen lodge passes resolutions expressing sympathy, recording the bereavement and support, and notes duties to comfort the bereaved. A separate entertainment event at Graham School House features Miss Tha Graham and a program of dialogues and exercises with a measured civic message.
In a crowded schoolroom, the affirmative side led by R L Gilmore and H C McCon nell defeated the negative speakers R C McCann and J M Crown. Judges ruled for the affirmative as the program proved entertaining and well presented.
Mrs. Stenner returns to Fiatt after weeks with son Prof. W. O. Renner. Miss Racheal Payne of Westerville visits relatives here. Mrs. Noah Linebaugh of Coshocton spends weekend with friends. Mrs. Join Babcock and Miss Ella Procks of Coshocton visit Mrs. Laslie Cramblett. Debbie Leighninger of West Lafayette visits J. B. Wolfe. Mrs. Howard Shrigley and daughter Mynetia depart for Canton. Frank Dillon returns from Oklahoma. Mrs. W. Renner and Wade visit her parents in Coshocton.
The farmers in the vicinity began spring plowing on March 9. Miss Elya Nash spent Sunday with her sister Mrs. Milton Pigman. Frank Sharpless Bert Sharpless and Herman Crowthers visited Coshocton last Saturday. Bert Richardson moves to Mills farm near Moscow. Miz Mina Adams returned home last week after visiting Coshocton friends and relatives. Mr and Mrs Thos Underwood spent a day with Mrs Benjamin Dicker son near Cooperdale. Howard Guthrie of Coshocton and John Norris work as carpenters for O F Guthrie.
Miss Maud McFarland of Oak Grove and Lewis Miller of White Eyes united in marriage at 7 o clock Saturday evening in Coshocton. The couple returned to their parents home for a wedding dinner with several relatives and friends in attendance. Local social activity includes a pre social at the bill school base on March 21 and community news of area families.
Church services planned in West Carlisle West Presbyterian parish on March 22 with preaching and communion. Lois Mather Mission group met at Batella Flughea’s home on March 14. Mrs. Mullet of Millersburg visiting daughter Mrs. Jacob Dunlap. Twentieth Century club to meet with Mrs. J. W. Hoover on March 21. Mrs. Welton Howell of Newark visited relatives last week. Miss Mary McKee of Nickel Valley visiting friends here. Marriage license issued for W. Forney and Edith Wilton, and Aiwood Haines and Hive M. Naen.
The Tuscarawas County Children home disclosures spark calls for immediate reforms and fair treatment for residents. Citizens urge accountability for officials, insist on square deals, and advocate more homes across Ohio. Coshocton Muskingum and Holmes counties consider joint use of Cox estate near Trimway. Jefferson Newcomerstown index notes enabling act before legislature.
The town toils through winter with varied entertainments led by Miss Mary Hazel Freeman in dramatic and comedic monologues at M & church next Thursday at 7 20 p m. An advertised Electric Bitters claim relief from malaria chills jaundice and stomach and kidney woes, sold by local druggists with a guarantee. Probate notices list hearings for HW Wieging estate Nancy B Mackey and other local filings with dates in March.
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