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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1908
Page
7
Howard L. Parrish of Jackson Jr. enters the race for infirmary director subject to Democratic primaries on June 6. He is a known butchering businessman of eight years and an Odd Fellows member with many boosters.
The thirty third annual report of the state mining department filed with Governor Harris shows coal production for the year at 2,365,949 tons, the greatest on record. Fatalities rose from 127 in 1906 to 153 in 1907, up 20 percent, while tonnage and employment also increased.
Former Seventeenth Ohio District congressman Trudge Martin Luther Smyser, age 7, is reported dead at his West Liberty Street home from apoplexy. He was a lawyer famed for the Taggart divorce case and served two years in Congress. Survived by three brothers, two others noted.
The nomination of Hon. John A. McDowell of Holmen county for state school commissioner is praised as one of the best possible. Coshocton county teachers admire his ability and believe he is fit by nature and education for this vital office. He is described as unenslaved by any school book ring.
A powder called Allen's Foot Ease claims to cure tired aching feet, callouses and sweating. It is advertised for all rag shops and shoe stores with a sample offered by mail from Alem SB in Lefer, New York.
The commission reaffirms Twelfth street as the bridge terminus under last election rules though election doubts linger. After site visits with Auditor Randles, Prosecutor McDowell and Surveyor Bock, a vote supported Twelfth street, Dixon absent ill. County Surveyor Beck to prepare surveys and estimates. call for extra surveyors 논turned down.
The Times reports congressional leaders in the Sixtieth Congress mourn the sudden death of Judge Smyser at his Wooster home. He served as representative with fidelity in the Party-Peace era, lauded as faithful, able, and courageous. Leaders extend sympathy to his wife and relatives as names including Foraker Nick Longworth Ansberry Denver Weller Cole Sherwood Bannon Doughis Taylor Monger Sunning Weems Ashbrook Kennedy Howell Burton Mouser and Ashbrook appear as pallbearers or colleagues.
Intense local interest surrounds the upcoming option election slated for Monday May 25. Temperance groups plan a series of meetings starting next Sunday as the town remains under a dry status after last month’s two year anniversary vote.
RINK HAVEN May 8 The Epworth League Society of the M. E. church named officers for the year with C. C. Letter as President Vesta Parker and Mrs. Robert Putnam as vice presidents Mra C B Slate Mrs Mervin Hyatt Mabel Black as secretary treasurer and Margaret Tressel as organist Helen Tibbitts as assistant organist.
Adams Mills observes Decoration Day with an able committee in charge and a well prepared program. Local bands and groups will participate as usual in the community event.
Memorial day ceremonies set at the Presbyterian church with singing by the church choir. Judge S. H. Nicholas of Coshocton will deliver the address, and Rev. Mase of Trialaway will preach the memorial sermon at the Presby terian church May 9. The memorial society was addressed there last year and will be remembered by all who heard them.
County commissioners on Wednesday afternoon decided to issue 5000 in bonds to build roads in Turcarawas Jackson Keene and Franklin townships as outlined in the Times. An additional tax levy of five hundred dollars per year will fund road construction for fifteen years, with payments beginning September 1.
Humane Officer Jackson of Tuscarawas County, formerly of Coshocton, has a strong six month report with fifteen arrests for cruelty to children and animals. There were 63 calls investigated without action and fines totaling 146 dollars. The Uhrichsville Chronicle praises Officer Jackson as a man of high character whose work deserves support and cooperation from the county’s citizens.
Real estate transfers listed by C. M. Bible Recorder include Maggie H Bantu and others selling multiple lots in city areas for amounts ranging from 17 to 4400 dollars. Transfers cover Franklin and Tuscarawas townships, White Eyes and Jackson areas, with parcels in Ness, Keene, and Crawford townships. Names include Parrish, Roahrig, Bartum, Quinlan, Cashoeton, Jemma Donovan, Stagsyers, Miller, Renner, Hitchinson, Chambers, Reamer, Caton, Wolfe, Barnes, and Philiataum. Prices cited include 17, 1404, 1700, 4240, 500, 27, and 1 dollars among others.
Heatea Nominated for judge of the court of common pleas at the convention held here Thursday by acclamation with no opposition. Mayse T. D. Heatea received the nomination in Tats Judicindia.
Mrs. J. P. White of Rushboro Pa proclaims there is no use to die from lung trouble when Dr King’s New Discovery is available It loosens a cough and cures lung disease even after hopeless pronouncement The remedy for coughs colds influenza bronchitis and hoarseness is sold with guarantee at Coshocton and Ferguson Roscoe drug stores priced one dollar Trial bottle free
Two graduates Miss Lela Groet and Miss Vern Rice spoke on The Crisis and Perils of Speech at a Roscoe high school commencement in the Methodist church. The program featured music by the Grape quartet and piano, class history, prophecy, and a keynote by President J Knox Montgomery. Diplomas were given by Prof J G Smalles as the osage event culminated with the alumni banquet planned for Comborwn.
The third annual commencement at Hakesville High School featured a student body of 108 in gowns and caps. Speeches by C Chester Mives and Professor 2. 1 Diehasatt inspired the graduates, with musical numbers by the faculty and orchestra. The crowd admired congratulatory remarks on maturity and grace, and praise was given to teachers for their efforts.
Journal entries outline a default against Johu A. Steskett and Rose Heskett Ward and others, with debts to plaints in sums unclear. court allows plaintiffs to recover title and costs. A Knight matter is released for further consideration. A bond of $5000 is noted and contests order one evertity, with many names and places cited in a fragmented legal record.
Auditor reports annexation of West Lafayette village area to the corporation was not finished. County commissioners acted earlier. the tax duplicate shows the corporation benefited while the township was left out. A lawyer sought to address parcels involved and the quarter remained unsettled.
W. Miller and A. Garver resign from the Dresden council and are named members of the new services board overseeing the water works plant. C. BE Miller and A. G. Collett are appointed to fill vacancies on the council.
Professor W. A. McCurdy was reelected principal of the Keene Schools. The vote occurred Tuesday and a substantial raise in salary accompanied the election.
A rustic agricultural column extols farm papers as guides for the season. It urges repairing fences, fattening stray ewes, timely harrowing, and prompt seed trials. It warns against delays, stresses early chicks as future drivers, and discusses butter casein and dairy profits with caution about reading farm papers.
An apparent ad for a self styled Chief Examining and Consulting Physician of the X Ray Medical Institute touts twenty years of leading status, diplomas, and cures for catarrh menaces, female disorders, kidney and bladder issues, blood poison, skin diseases, nervous and rheumatic complaints, urging free consultation and immediate treatment through direct blood and surface application methods.
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