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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1908
Page
5
Coshocton County Sunday School Association announces group conventions across townships from May 19 to May 23. Delegates from Virginia, Franklin, Monroe, Clark, Bethlehem, Tuscarawas, Jackson, Crawford, White Eyes, Adank, Oxford, Laffarette, Washington Pike, Bedford, Jefferson, Tiverton, New Castle, and New Guilford are expected to attend. Almaach is president and EB Lions secretary.
A Washington delegation from the National Prosperity Association plans to meet President Roosevelt at the White House to seek endorsement for a nationwide campaign. Led by E Simmons, the group includes Festus Wade J F Smith Edward Devon and Murray Carleton from St Louis. They report 400 major business groups backing the plan to form prosperity associations in key cities to restore confidence and oppose harsh corporate legislation. Plans for New York discussions follow a luncheon with the New York board of trade, outlining steps to organize a prosperity coalition in the city.
Train 16 of the Panhandle passing Coshocton at 7 pm last night narrowly avoided being wrecked near Pittsburg by unknown saboteurs. A piece of timber and a rail wedged with a post blocked the track. a switch engine and nearby observers helped prevent disaster. Authorities are probing the incident.
A letter reocned from Frank Bostwick reports he has not been employed by the Sultan of Morocco in any court position. Bostwick will travel to the Royal Palace where a special guard will meet him. He plans to establish a permanent office in the United States and resume practice.
The McCall family of North Water Street believes they are heirs to a vast estate tied to John Cleves Symmes. They allege descendants of Symmes granted land between the Scioto and Muskingum rivers, with deeds recorded in IN and SOL. They assert government gifts and vast fortune, dating back to pioneer times, and seek to establish title to the colonial grant through modern proceedings.
Weet Tafayette reports updates on residents including Samuel Ones and Mrs Ast Loos recovering from pneumonia Floyd Walter's house under construction Jamiry Prof Lo FE Wolfe visiting from Wooster Dan Johnson back on street after illness Mrs H S Wiggins unwell Brick laying to begin at the school house Measles persist in some homes Mrs Hastings of Topeka visits sister Mra Ferguson Nellie Perry Miller and daughter Nellie travel to Colorado John Pipes plans to sell household tools Rev Roberts and Rey Merchant to attend general conference at Batimore Seth Daugherty assessor confined and unable to work.
James McCullough aged 39 died Sunday at 1 PM at his mother Mrs Robert McCullough's home on Pine Street. The news item records the sudden death at a residence in the local area.
Dan Beach and Tom Wiggins intend to follow the historic Santa Fe Trail northward from Albuquerque toward the Rocky Mountains. They plan a challenging trip over desert and mountains, seeking health and adventure with supplies and escort along a route described in their rough notes. The effort includes comments about markets, materials, and Roosevelt-era references, reflecting a bold pioneer spirit.
Chicago May 12 William 7 firyan and Governor Johnson of Minnesota traveled on the Pennsylvania Road toward a Roosevelt conference to conserve the nation s natural resources. They rode the same train but had not met until after it departed.
A fragmented Times Ad Hunt notices the search for the owner of a lost umbrella. The report mentions a thief, an interview with a detective, and a church Saturday event. Details are unclear but reference a transaction or possession tied to a rambling sequence of names and places including Sarpy and Venice.
A distressed report describes a boy deemed feeble minded after meningitis. The narrative traces faded memories from age fifteen, the family’s hardship, and a makeshift plan involving a hospital and a controversial ceremony. The piece notes the father’s influence and the boy’s life in Canesville with widowed relatives and loyal friends.
Acting on US authorities advice, Chicago police confiscated from moving picture houses 15 film rolls showing how counterfeit money is made. Each reel was valued at about $94, highlighting a troubling attempt to educate criminals through staged footage.
A spirited assembly at City Hall discussed plans for a three day horse racing meet. Officials, riders, and supporters debated the event schedule and safety measures while outlining hoped for promotions, venues, and dates.
The miner and operator committees report progress toward an agreement with the general committee though a final decision remains unsettled. President Green of Coshocton, a miners committee member, notes confidence the accord will not be long delayed. The Forty seventh annual Tuscarawas Sunday School Association convocation will occur at St Pauls Lutheran Church Newcomerstown June 2 3 with a strong program planned.
Local dealer advertises men’s work shoes handmade with sewing or pegging options for tender feet. Available in light or heavy weight, nailed or sewed styles with price tiers aligned to quality.
A fragmented record of a Walhonding Farmers Club gathering lists numerous individuals, dates, places, and possible discussion items. The text threads through attendees such as Webb, Peete, Guibert, and Herb while mentioning dates in May and December, various locales, and references to meetings and agreements.
The Coshocton County executive committee selected delegates and alternates for the district convention to be held here Friday. All named are Foraker supporters, with delegates listed as A Stowe, C B Metm, Tf Henry John BR Arnhalt, Tay Glean, and FE OH Giaiskil. Alternates include George Senft and Jonn.
Fragmentary OCR item list shows assorted goods including neckwear shirts and fabric items with scattered prices and vendor hints. The legible parts mention men shirts priced around 39 cents and generic sale phrases, but the text is largely garbled with many unreadable words and out of place letters.
The report lists a four year WoPP church general conference in Pitts hub with Rey Misher slated to speak Thursday evening at the Christian Redeavor convention. It mentions no services next Sunday and a Ben day school rally during the Sunday school hour, reflecting a busy weekly church schedule and community programs.
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