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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1907
Page
4
Seven year old Clarence Davis picked up a dynamite cap from a neighbor’s stash and placed it in a fire. An explosion severely injured his right hand, blasting the forefinger at the first joint and tearing thumb and other fingers. Dr. E C Garro treated the boy.
A dairy writer outlines rising costs from feed to labor and equipment, noting farm feed up from 140 to 22 per ton, labor costs steady, milch cows from 405 to 65, plus higher packaging and equipment costs and stricter health rules. The argument credits producers and dealers with bearing the burden, rather than consumers.
Farmers cry for workers as supply falls short. City living lures laborers with higher pay up to 20 dollars daily, board and lodging, and promised comforts, leaving rural farms understaffed while employment agencies report steady demand for hands.
The text outlines relief for women amid a court or administrative proceeding involving medical topics, property interests, and financial settlements. It references Mrs Noow Lad New Gat ion and AstiDytiot with opanelysis, noting a $24 payment and a $2000 interest arrangement. The document mentions the division of property and a $160 seizure or settlement, with parties including Miller and Wedge, and suggests a public or county proceeding affecting heirs or spouses.
A West Lafayette High School graduation listing names Maude Latham Nora Evhel Marquand Mark Van Sickle Winifred Thomas Leii Porteus Tha Mae Black Lloyd Hall Oliver drene Stemple Frances Jones. The ceremony highlights student achievements and featured works include music and leadership presentations by local educators.
A boyish stunt atop a buggy spooked a horse drawing rig on Walnut Street leading to a fall. Judge Dunley warned the animal as the colt leaped backward, injuring Mr Blaffant and knocking Mr Hoffes to the pavement. A semi-conscious man with scalp wounds was moved to a residence for care.
The commissioners announce upcoming bids for several permanent bridge and culvert projects. May 22 to May 24 deadlines apply to multiple sites including Harrison Brill Hart land Jefferson. Che Tra Barrett West Carlisle. Then Tidla Bedford. Chas. Mikesell Perry. E. Chaney estate Washington. Willow Brook Virginia. and farms of Abner McCay and James Kelly. All projects require durable construction and long lasting materials.
In probate court today an inventory for the Ebenezer Foster estate was filed by apraisers Ed. Joe Hetkeys, Robert Fintiy and Allen M Marshall. The document lists personal effects valued at 14290, securities 0, other accounts 1748.49, and real estate items across Coshoctan and nearby townships with several tracts and farms appraised at varying amounts totaling the estate value.
An old advert promoting The Texas Wonder claimed to cure kidney battles and related ailments. It promises a two month course for $1 and directs readers to a St. Louis Missouri address to request testimonials.
Andrew Fisher and Chas Petey administrators completed the estate inventory of the late Chas Fisher at Valead valued at 1788 dollars. Mrs Ine Everhart of Cantin hosts gatherings at her home while Pearl Tread Mass and Miss Ditaee ude visited Hultie Sunday. Pearl Tread Mass and Archie Gants and others appeared at events with visiting attendees noted. Ward Ewing visited Can bridge on Friday then Sunday. Phebe Ainge at home after winter in the Resear seltaals. Mrs Everhart has a position as engineer and expects to receive talent in the near future.
Adamsville high school will hold its commencement on Saturday evening May 2. Rev Donald Melnttre Ross of Zinesville will deliver the close address. baccalaureate services will be preached by Rev J C Gamble on Sunday May earth at 2 40 pm. Prof Baluter, retiring superintendent, declined another year.
A fragmented OCR item notes medical conditions and remedies, mentioning people such as George tatinsteg, Mrs Bert Heyes, Mr Dickes son, and JF Temipsen. It references appendicitis cases, drastic purgatives, and remedies at drug stores like Anderson-Comhoden and Ferensens Rosene. Diabetes, jaundice, and headaches are mentioned with treatments purportedly offered.
A Los Angeles reader extols Arbuckles Coffee after thirty years of use, noting its aroma and reliability despite price. The ad claims Arbuckles was the first roasted packaged coffee and dominates the market with customers praising consistency and value.
Beggs of Columbus, a leading dry goods merchant, is praised on his 25 years in business. maxims credit his success to keeping customers satisfied, treating every visitor with courtesy, making their visit feel like a favor, and impressing this work ethic on his employer.
Five graduates were the center of attention at Newcastle's annual exercises held Thursday night. Orations by Lennie Allen, Bessie Hagans, Anna Frey, Clifford Bell, and Anna Stewart impressed the audience. President Hunt delivered the class address, Johnston Orchestra of Coshocton received applause for its performance, and Supt. G. E. Lyons earned compliments for the overall success.
The Thstaiiwar County Sunday school convention plans a May 22 25 gathering in Baltic. Mr GU Muccheinans of Nes camerstown will attend mansic. Fornes Bros of Phainfield bring tin haters and twenty French Norman draft horses shipped from Paris to Plainfield after arriving in New York April 27. Lancaster Gazette notes harvest tips for peas and waterlies.
Robert H. McFarland a prominent attorney and Zanesville resident died Wednesday morning following a lengthy liver cancer illness. He was born August 7, 1851 on a Dresden area farm and educated in Dresden schools and at Ohio Wesleyan University. He never married and is survived by three brothers and a sister named John James A Joseph.
The obituary notes Mary Jane McFarland and others residing near Dresden will receive funeral services Friday at two o clock, followed by interment in the Dresden Cemetery. A teachers training normal school will open at Plainfield May 27 for six weeks led by Prof. D Hunt of West Lafayette, a graduate of Michigan State Normal School of Yprsitants.
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