06 May 1909
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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1909
Page
1
Rescue Club of Newcomerstown to start its work Thursday as authorities press on with the drowning accident search. Officials fear bodies may be covered with sand by this time if recovery continues at the riverbank site.
President J Tawe received word of a front Cleveland date on Wednesday afternoon. The Teleplane Co will meet the often logaU rites by the Heth Co. M Re states that the few schedule will be aace divers in a few days.
Wednesday witnesses no bodies recovered as numerous searchers and a rising river pace efforts. Newcomerstown Rescue Club plans Thursday work at Morgan Run station with 25 divers under police supervision. Edna Wheeler, sweetheart of Welby Cullison, arrives in city as rescue hopes fade and rewards may rise for recovered bodies.
Walhonding High School held its fourth annual commencement at Disciple church with a full audience. President J Knox Montgomery of Muskingum College delivered the address. attorney George Kieln of Coshocton presented diplomas. Music by Johnston's Orchestra of Teshocton and performances by class members featured strong orations on themes like heritage and wisdom.
The Woman's Music Club has applied for membership in the National Federation of Woman's Music Clubs after revising its constitution. Application sent to Ohio State Director Mrs. Fannie Stow Knowlton of Cleveland. Miss Marghage Mortley, club president, aided the effort.
Roscoe villagers meet to discuss a recently enacted chicken ordinance with disagreement over its construction. Marshal Dobson asks $8 for arrest fees but the council rejects the claim. The mayor rules chickens on the owner’s property remain within the law’s limits even if uncaged. A verdict sets Tom Murphy to pay Ike Amtth $5 for the incident and $5 daily for time spent in Ike’s yard. Sidewalk grades and local improvements are also considered.
Temple of the mooP Clerk RLM reports building permits issued to William Gosser and A. J. Ricketts Widnes day. Both men will construct additions to their residences.
A three year old boy named Sanmel Gayaide was playing near WH Street when a collapse or accident occurred. The child suffered injuries and was attended by onlookers before being taken home by his older brother Witla after the incident on the sidewalk. No further details on cause or outcome are provided.
Falls in the pier of Dutter markets show butter down 28 cents to 2 cents and eyes with declines from 22 to 20 cents amid cautious trading in the local exchange.
American Press telegram from Chicago reports May wheat advancing to 1.29 1-2 after the board of trade opened. Dry weather in Kansas and Nebraska fuels bullish sentiment while local mills pay up to $1.35 for wheat, lifting the commodity ten cents.
Farmers in Pikhoe and Virginia townships report wool prices at 31 cents. The article notes extensive cooperation in selling wool and signals a high quality fleece reported by Stoll of Virginia township. Prices offered near Fraseyshore reflect good quality wool and strong demand.
A brief item notes a blood vessel rupture involving Squire on Tuesday evening near Coan Widness after leaving his office. The report calls the outcome non serious and mentions anticipated suits.
A wedding report notes the marriage in Coshocton of Lake Wutkins, 26, of Columbus, to Miss Nellie Waller, 1, colored, with the ceremony at Mr and Mrs Thos Walker. The article moves in a dated, regional newspaper voice describing the social event.
Local weather observer notes Coshocton ready for change in outlook after a rainy stretch. Miss Margaret Campbell returns to Cleveland after visiting Mrs. Scat in Groven tury.
The Norman township board reviewed pavement bids on Third Street and a west and south sidewalk project with costs for cement walk and excavation. They tabled actions on ditch work and the Elder and Soan bridge fix, approved contingency bids, and directed surveys for coal lands and a contract draft with local officials.
G Dr Ford of Cambridge Ohio who set state record for rapid shearing in the Bo Apel 14 contest will be guest at Turmoof Alabama Creek on Friday and Saturday. All interested are invited to attend and watch fly work.
Newark Ohio May 6 Harry Swisher a local manufacturer reports extortion threats demanding 100 dollars. He and two officers watched the Fate road area waiting for developments as a postal inquiry handles the letters. No incident occurred and the threats were reported to authorities.
The O Gara Coal Co in Cambridge has restarted operations and currently employs 250 miners. The company serves the Cambridge plants at American Sheet and Tin Plate Co, handling coal supply for these facilities.
High school debate progress gains despite limited facilities. Four junior teams vie in Friday debates 2:45 PM with topics on government and Roosevelt policy. Teams include Werle Halston Glenn Foster versus Fred Haskins Russell Raymer and Ruewell Cranwood William Himebaugh Carl Kiewner Warner Pomerene.
Tiverton Center man Lewis Uressbaugh buys the interest in the Spring Mountain general store owned by his father Edward McNeal. Mr Grasbasgh Temovicz transfers his twinity to Bering Magnam and will take charge of Buheegrert ic, with duties to begin immediately.
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