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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1907
Page
6
Fragmentary text references a Poultney Bigelow report, mentions Mayor McClellen and Tam, discusses burying hatch and political enemies, notes a presidential vacation window, and references North and South Carolina governors in Jamestown with prohibition context. It conveys fragmented voices from a bustling political era without a single clear event.
The piece reproduces a Spring Held Mass. Republican editorial defending President Roosevelt's handling of Mayer and Heywood. It argues for restraint, fair trial, and avoidance of public prejudice, urging the president to abstain from strong public judgments while considering broader implications of his stance.
The page lists flour by barrel and various grains, butter, apples, peaches, beef and pork cuts, and livestock prices with figures and measures. It captures era market quotes in a dense jumble of names, weights, and prices, reflecting a broad rural goods market.
An advisement urges individuals to set aside funds by opening a bank account to protect against misfortune. It promotes safety, steady growth, and readiness of money, emphasizing secure storage away from uncertainty.
A partial excerpt discusses presumption of innocence in criminal charges, asserting that a defendant is considered innocent until proven guilty and emphasizing the burden of proof on the prosecution.
Bids for construction of four bridges were opened with a total cost of ten thousand six hundred forty six dollars. Wills Creek Central Concrete and Construction Co led with 4680 for superstructure while other bidders included Leonard Probston 3004 substructure and Mikexell Bridge Co 730 for combined units.
Local commissioners late today canceled a contract with George Miskin to start rebuilding the Newcomerstown bridge. The plan includes reinforcing the approach with a 250 foot spill to stabilize the road before the county line, using excavation dirt to raise the roadway.
Market notes show cattle steady to strong with heifers mainly 2.60 to 4.05 and cows around 4.00. Steers and heifers demand praised, calves good quality priced up to premium ranges, feeders steady. Sheep market firm with natives around 4.59 and western buyers active in assorted lots.
Community social notes list guests and hosts across the region. Names include Mire and Myra Ward of Warwick Gh, Ada Thais of Duenmisgem, Nellie Henderson George Lana, and Miss Anna Leva with Joseph Mercer of Byrtesville. Visitors travel from Columbus, Detroit, Uhrichsville, and Keene to towns on the Sunday circuit.
Sunday visits and guest stays are listed for residents including Roadrach at Adams Mills, Ray Pickering in Flushing with Miss Laur telly, and several others visiting Miss Bele Ptedzey, Miss Winkfred McVee, and Miss Hattie Williams. The column notes travel to Newark and New York, funeral attendance in Transway, and local residents returning home from visits or extended stays.
The New Church of Christ held a Sunday dedication under auspicious circumstances with at least two dozen attendees and three dedicators honored. Pastor Johnston, who arrived August 1, 1904, led the effort that culminates decades of prayer, with $1800 subscribed during the day and plans for a larger home at the Eleventh and Adams streets site.
A Pittsburg authority report responds to a Coshocton County inquiry, arguing the county was not in the glacier movers’ path. It discusses glacial drainage, detritus deposits, and local terrace evidence, urging a reference to U S Geological Survey publications for a fuller description.
May 7 reports visitants in the Chalfants area with EB Dickerson arriving from Salt Lake City and planning a brief stay before returning to Colorado for work with a St Paul firm. C OR Howell and wife of Coashov en visit relatives. local weather notes mention a freezing spring with some fruit remaining. Jay LeRetilley and two men depart for Brownsville Texas to inspect land. Widlow Run cheese factory to start work next Thursday.
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