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Newspaper

Coshocton Weekly Times

Location

Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1908

Page

4

Warsaw infants buried mystery shocks town

Residents of Warsaw are discussing the discovery of two decomposed infant bodies unearthed by plowing in fields near the Walhonding river. Reports allege a local young woman is suspected of burying the first body. a second corpse was found nearby, with investigators yet to identify the cause or culprit.

Warnew Te Bedlea Wan Imediately Richard Beck Wright Dros Heck Mr. Beck Warsaw Beck Field Wright Field

Measles Surge Strains Tiverton Township Health

The May 1 sick list in Tiverton Township shows about thirty measles cases. Dr. Hahn makes frequent visits to treat residents while quarantine cards are displayed around the area. H Miller, a delegate to the state Democratic convention, is under quarantine, with tensions noted and a request for removal to avoid trouble.

Tiverton Hahn Wrtc Menales H. Miller Limmbecker Ironton Ohio Alee Giew County

Local residents return from trips and plans for teaching music

Named individuals travel notes from Meadville Pa and Coshocton. Michael Fesles was in Coshocton on legal business, Harold Stevenson returns from Dena Musical Institute in Warren Ohio after two years as a student and will take up teaching music in the city.

Imn Meadville Michael Fesles Coshoct Harold Stevenson Dena Musical Institute Warren

Lodge Selects Its Officers

The new Masonic lodge at West Lafayette is temporarily housed in the town hall. Installed officers include Wi. Gorseling, WOM John Page, 8. W. 4. 1. McCammant, J. W. HR. A. McChire, 8. D. Cal Cain, J. D. H. A. Sicker, Secretary. J. A. Walters, Treasurer, George Shaw, Tyler. Robt. McClure, S. 3. John Kirk, J. 8. M.cC. Jones, Chaplain.

Masonic Lodge West “Lafayette Wi. Gorseling WOM John Page McCammant A. McChire D. Cal Cain H. A. Sicker J. A. Walters George Shaw Tyler Robt. McClure John Kirk M.cc. Jones

Pomerene Encouraged For Governor Nomination

Canton May 1 attorney Rue Bomerene said he has heard many encouraging reports from across the state and expects to secure the Democratic nomination for governor. He noted anti Johnson and anti Pomerene sentiment in some Republican papers but said loyal delegates and Cleveland Mayor Tom Johnson supporters back an honest platform. He predicted victory in the gubernatorial fight next week.

Pomerlie Canton Rue Bomerene Pomerene Iaw Tom Johnson Cleveland Johnson Columbus

Train Express Robbery Near Pittsburg At Walker 4 Station

Two white men boarded the Adams Express car on No. 28 near Walker 4 Station about eleven miles west of Pittsburg and held the messenger at gunpoint. They escaped with two sacks containing $1500 each in gold and silver totaling about $10,000. sacks too heavy to carry off. The bank involved, Commercial National Bank of Coshocton, reported the funds untouched. The incident recalls a prior Pittsburg bank robbery where $100,000 disappeared but was promptly replenished by the Express Co.

Robbera New York and St Louis Express Panhandle Pittsburg Coshocton Adams Express Constanca Commercial National Bank of Ihs Walker 4 Pittsbure Steubenville W. Lafferty N. Roshen Roshen Coshocton Funds Caechier KH. TS. Caldwell Commercial National Bank Expresa Co Express Company Phis Farmer's Deposit Bank of Expresa Company

Great Snow Brings Rich Fruit Harvest After April Blizzard

A severe April snowstorm on the 18th to 20th dumped 18 inches in places and caused widespread drift and damage to wires and shade trees. Grounded rooms caved in and paths blocked but the season yielded one of the greatest fruit crops in history with peaches apples plums grapes and strawberries abundant and cheap.

Me Dowell Seeks State School Commissioner Post

Former congressman John A Me Dowell of Millersburg spoke in Coshocton as a Hanna booster and resolutions committee member while a candidate for state common school commissioner His bid before the Democratic state convention next week faces challenge from Chas E Lakens of Marion and H B Willams of Sandusky.

John A MeDowell Millersburg Coshocton Hanna Committee On Resolutions Chas. E. Lakens Marion H. B. Willams Sandusky Ohio

Horse Bites Off Its Own Tongue at Camp Wright Warsaw

A Camp Wright horse near Warsaw injured itself while being treated. The ill animal suddenly jerked and clamped its mouth, biting through the tongue and dropping about four inches into the owner's hand. The wound was severe but began healing with little difficulty.

Camp Wright Warsaw Mr. Wright

Proposed Ohio constitutional amendments from 1908 joint resolution

Fragmented text presents proposed amendments to Ohio constitution sections on taxation and finance. Names of state officials Carmi A. Thompson and Andrew L. Ham, dates March and April 1908, appear with references to submission to electors and the setting of election timing for November 1908. The document cites sections on taxing powers, exemptions, and the procedure for passage and adoption.

Columbus Carmi A. Thompson Exal Ohio Unites Brates of America Beate Carmi A Thompson State of Jawa Wakaxor Colurgbus Statra Asterica Omi Carme A. Thompson Odo Slein Ubta Mass Jain Obto Teatmwony Wilkanor Tereuntes Hs Carmi A. Thomphon Bieta

Norris Henderson Nuptials in this city church

Mig Nette Norris, daughter of Mr and Mrs A L Norris, married Frank J Henderson in a Thursday evening ceremony conducted by Rev C S Rovertenn at their church in Bis Rent. The couple begins life together with family present and best wishes from relatives in the community.

Mig Nette Norihe A. L. Norris Alty Frank J. Henderson C. 8. Rovertenn Bis

Local notes from Coshocton area recount travels and incidents

Mohawk Village residents B O Wiggins and Hille Ron Walter jbave returned home in Coshocton after days with Mrs Zack Bush family. Joe Graham came back Thursday from a visit with cousin F F Freese. Prof B J Fry shows health improvement after months. Clara Funk faced a dangerous meeting Sunday near Warsaw when diving. An aged horse stumbled overturning a buggy. driver escaped unharmed. Lestie Harper and Carrie Hughes quietly wed at Coshocton last Thursday. Travel from Nales for Contractor Henderson for a concrete bridge project continues.

Mohawk Village B. O Wiggins Hille Ron Walter Jbave Coshocton Zack Bush Joe Graham F. F. Freese B. J. Fry Clara Funk Ah Anto Warsaw Lestie Harper Carrie Hughes Cosioc Nales Henderson Harpers

Cable Work Underway at W Lafayette With Kissner

Work crews install a new cable at West Lafayette with manager Ree Kissner guiding the project. Details remain limited as workers proceed with the installation and aim to improve service downtown.

Hocking Valley settlement progress eyed in Athens

President Green of the Ohio Miner is in Athens to urge a settlement between miners and operators in the Hocking Valley district, seen as a leasing district for Obie. Miners seek 236 per day for outside workers, 281 for carpenters and blacksmiths, eight hours for pumpers and engineers, a three cent per ton differential between vein No 6 and No 7, plus two cents per ton for loading dust. Operators oppose, proposing penalties on locals for strikes during contract disputes.

President Green Ohio Minera Athens Hocking Valley Obie

Sargeant Married Wife of Mobte County Teacher at Caldwell

George Sargeant now married to Mine Nettie Ethel Wolfe of Taleta Mobte county was wed at Caldwell following advices from Newcomertown. He remains under indictment for an attack and will be tried at the next session of court.

Newcomertown George Sargeant Mra. Wolfe Taleta Mine Nettie Ethel Mobte County Caldwell Crive Jone

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The provided text fragment is unreadable and does not contain identifiable entities or a coherent event to summarize. No clear people, organizations, places, dates, or outcomes are present to craft a meaningful title and summary.

The Bare Foot Days Book Announcement and Local Mayhem

A chaotic scanned fragment reports an author plan to publish a book of boy verse titled The Bare Foot Days during a tense period in Indiana. It mentions eager readers, humor about hats in Charles City, and a bizarre tale of a hat causing chaos and a mayor seeking data from Chicago. The garbled text also alludes to death notices and unrelated personal names amid fragmented phrases.

Indiana Charles City Chicago

Official vote on bridges canvassed by county commissioners

The county commissioners Thursday canvassed the official vote of the county cast at the bridge election and found it to be as follows. A testimonial from Mrs. J. P. White of Rushboro praises Dr Kings New Discovery for coughs and lung trouble, claimed to cure even hopeless cases. The remedy is sold with guarantees at local druggists in Coshocton and Roscoe, with trial bottles free.

Inns Airis General Assembly Secretary of State A. Thomeson House of Representatives Ambrew L. Hanns Senate Wale Asd Oaie King J. P. White Rushboro C. E. Anderson's Coshocton C. M. Ferguson Roscoe

Gear Father Come Home From House Cleaning Ballad

A fragment of a regional verse depicting a child pleading for her father to return home amid a house cleaning scene. The lyric references a hungry child, a mother scolding, and chores like painting, hanging paper, scrubbing windows, and moving furniture outdoors as the family prepares for a spotless home. The piece emphasizes domestic strain and the need for paternal aid during the cleaning frenzy.

Pather

Left Horse Out All The Night

Humane Officer Jackson, now in New Philadelphia, investigates a mistreated horse tied beside a road in heavy rain after a prank took it to Zoar and into a canal. The animal is owned by Ernest Eckart, former Coshocton liveryman.

Jackson Cosaecton New Philadelphia Ome Zoar Ernest Eckart Coshocton

Thachers Re elected as Lafayette school board rehires

At a Tuesday board meeting of the Lafayette special school district all teachers and superintendent McClure were reemployed. Mine Myrtle Wiggins was hired for a new room as there will eleven teachers next year.

Lafayette Special School District Board McClure Myrtle Wiggins

College President Preaches on Christ's Going Away Sermon

West Lafayette college president J. H. Straughn preached at the M E Church in Coshocton on why Christ had to die to avoid being a stumbling block. He warned Christ might face similar treatment today and urged listeners to yield to the spirit, seek humility, and obey God while awaiting further revelations.

J. H. Straughn West Lafayette College M. EB Straughn Coshocton Earth Christ

Courtright Announces Candidacy for Sheriff Nomination

Officer Harrison Courtright, a longstanding Coshocton police member, declared his candidacy for the Republican nomination for sheriff. He is the party's chosen standard bearer for the race.

Harrison Courtright Coshocton Dnconvey

Payroll Totals Reach 314200 At Local Basis Saturday

Payroll figures show 314200 disbursed at the local basis on Saturday. The Commercial National bank paid out 8400 for Rex File Co Pope Gosser and the Glags Co. Coshocton National disbursed 6600 for Vail Co H D Beach Co Beach Leather Coshocton Straw Paper Corrugat ed Paper and Coshocton Light and Heating Co.

Commercial National Rex File Co Pope Gosser Glags Co Coshocton National Vail Co H. D. Beach Co Beach Leather Co Coshocton Straw Paper Co Corrugated Paper Co Coshocton Light and Heating Co

Five High Schools Hold Commencements

Five county high schools plan commencements this week with five ceremonies. Warsaw's event is Wednesday at the Presbyterian church all day with afternoon promotion exercises and a night graduation. Roscoe and Bakeraville set Thursday as their final day, followed by Plainfield’s second annual commencement the next evening. Names of graduates from Bakersville Chester Mizer Jessie May Mizer Tessie Allee Hawk Mattie B Helmreich Mae E Miller Minnie McCormick Fannie R Troendly Edith Chamberlain Warsaw Aura F Strome Martha L Severin Audrey C Taylor Roy Q Bowers Della M Foster Ross K Lawrence Fresno Rose J Billett Chester M Boyd Maude Leavengood Dent V Lahn C Rows Deeds Ray A Ellet Russell M Park, Plainfield Newton Wilber Williams Rebecca Magness Frederick Hootean Mary J Scarborong Roscoe Selah Greer Very Rice ee

Warsaw Presbyterian Church Roscoe Bakeraville Thausday Plainfield Fresnomiso Holis Bakersvilley Chester Mizer Jeasie May Mizer Tessie Allee Hawk Mattie B. Helmreich Mae E. Miller Minne McCormick Fannie R. Troendly Edith ¥. Chamberlain Aura F. Strome Martha L. Severin Audrey C. Taylor Roy Q. Bowers Della M. Foster Ross K. Lawrence

Gert Hepier in the Werld

Rev. F. Startird of East Raymond, Mune, writes of enduring army wounds and lingering sores over several years, describing a long battle with health and seeking relief in the world beyond.

Gert Hepier F. Startird East Raymond Mune Mys

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