Watson's Autobiography: Blames Another for Plight
James Harvey Watson, jailed for an unnatural crime against his stepdaughter, publishes a brief autobiography. He narrates a long life story from birth in Indiana to marriage, children, work in Coshocton and Bedford townships, and his wife's death. He claims no bitterness and asserts he was a law abiding man who cared for all the children and tried to help the girl, then details a troubled sequence leading to the present case.
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James Harvey Watson
Times
Fe. Wayne
Ind
James B. Watson
Henry
Ohio
Janeer
Giv Notaeer
Guernsey
Nanny Durhen
Thief
Bedford Township
Cosmeton County
Jackson Township
Jefferson
Thor
Bernie
James Harves Watson
Two Girls Center Commencement At Trinway High
The Trinway high school commencement was held Tuesday evening in the Methodist church. Two graduates, Misses Tirah McGinnis and Tila Keith, received diplomas as diplomas were presented by Superintendent Alds Newfo. Professor FLU Pearson of Fast High school of Columbus gave the class address, praising practical education and recounting amusing school moments.
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Trinway High School
Johnston
Cosiecton
W. Hass
Tiraah McGinnis
Tila Keith
Keith
Flu. Pearson
Fast High School of
Columbus Cave
Pearson
Superinendent
Alds
Newfo
Ftev O T. Fy Keith
Protects the Smaller Bass Fish Dealers and Enforcements
Ohio fish dealers and sportsmen discuss enforcement of revised fish and wade laws. The piece notes concerns about applying the new rules and how penalties and permits may affect activities. It mentions the state’s role in regulating fishing rights and the impact on local anglers and dealers.
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Ohio
Yenik
Tness
Soate
Howe
Drine
Local residents noted in scattered social notices
A broad list of personal mentions from Franklin to Mansfield records visits, calls, and greetings. Individuals named include Samuel Demuinas, Edward Carieef, Edward Crawford, John Coonell, Fr. C. Brendt, Dave Jennings, Fr. Bein, and many others. The notes describe callers at homes, travel, and social visits across several towns including Cambridge Springs, Mansfield, Castleton, Conessillo, Pleasant Valley, and Way.
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Samuel Demuinas
Franklin Ween
Edward Carieef
Doesden
Edward Criawford
West
Worl Ryder
Nsewnth
Nelie
Pista Asuerioad
Hiehess
Mink
Asertie
Mes F.C. Grewson
Bein
Mansfield Tx
Wwe
Charente Ghaker
Council meetings approve repairs and new ordinance actions
The council passed an ordinance for street and water works, including sidewalk requirements and sewer planning on South Third Street. A donation of 250 dollars funded a new horse for the fire department, with other funds allocated to outstanding bills. Discussions covered railroad safety, licensure for water connections, and codifying ordinances to address misdemeanors.
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Fire Department
Ciue
Third Street
Fisher
South Third Street
Tme
Vinc Eet
N. Sth Street
Pan Locust Street
Cambridge
Mulberry
Third
Fourth Streets
East Main Street
Wikset Avenue
Vine
Kenilworth
Eleventh Street
East Main
Chestnar
Gai Avenue
Ninth
Thirteenth Street
Local church spring program and community events noted
March events at the MoD church include a sermon and choir by Phe cele of the MoD chareh, with dates March 14 and nearby services. Citizens attend a Ta Pritink service. Tiverton and Coshocton notes appear with names like Cantan, Frank Krown, and Gail Ua.
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Mars
Ares
Westthoowan
Piacolbarger
Mas
Ploward Wise
Marthe
Pastor
New Bedford Gossip and Local Notables
New Bedford reports multiple local happenings as residents engage in family briefings and home activities. Elva, daughter of a local couple, is noted at home after dinner, while Miss Hate John G Lawer and her carpenter are described as busy with framing work.
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Heosteder
Elva Tre
Ciba
Ian Dorehtey
Ieee
Miss Hate
G. Lawer
Worl
Ftna
Local Notices and Settlements From The Week
The text notes a house vacating for a new dwelling after harvest and mentions Atguilllee Spreakel performing major work on theory Prete ws harp. B A Smyderigal leads a team tearing down an old school building. Miss Bertha Riegel sells millinery stock to the Misses Fair of Baluie, remains through month end. Rev Geo Seninidt attends Lutheran synod at Canton. Lh M Davidson returns from Guernsey county with a herd of cattle.
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Atguilllee
Spreakel
Maxon
B.A. Smyderigal
Fair
Baluie
Bertha Riegel
Miss Riegel
Geo. Seninidt
Lutheran Church
Canton
Lh. M. Davidson
Guernsey County
Delegates Named at Republican District Convention
In a chaotic march the district Republicans chose delegates for the Co shocton Convention. Newark named eleven delegates from the congressional committee, all Foruberites. The list includes UC Russell Fletcher Seoi Frank Caine Dr O Roberts J G Le Wy He am A FP Slater C Prayer J T Osborné J G Frampton Judge C W Seward.
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Coshocton
Newark
UC. Russell
Fletcher
Seoi
Frank Caine
Dbd
O. Roberts
J. GL. le
Wy He
A. FP. Slater
Prayer
J. T. Osborné
J. G. Frampton
C. W. Seward
Markets Corrected by EB G Lae Wheat and Live Stock Prices
Prices for wheat flour and screenings show minor corrections by EB G Lae. Markets section lists oats corn and rye values, bran, and mill products. Live stock bids include cattle, hogs, sheep, lambs, cows, and steers with varied quotes from Chicago, Cincinnati, Teledo, and Pittsburgh markets. All figures reflect wholesale trading terms and regional differences in pricing.
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Buttaly
Uttla
Tom Cattte
Pittsburg
Cheago Catia
Aogo
Boston
Weal
CRIAN
Kentucky
Indiana
Ehrhela
Carrie
Lambis
Wrest
HBO
Battle for Democratic Nomination in Ohio Judges
The Zanesville Courier analyzes the coming judicial convention noting Judge M V Ream of Tuscarawas is a contender but expects the main race to be Judge Voorhees of Coshocton against Judge Dones of Licking County. Five candidates appear including Judge Campbell of Ashland and Judge Stilwell of Telmex. The convention meets at Mr Vernon on June 11.
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Zanesville
Places fish in the Tuscarawas River near Canal Dover
Phil Feil and Wd Horn of Canal Dover obtained a state grant for fish to be placed in the Tuscarawas River near Canal Dover. The state provides fish free to trustworthy individuals who will release them into streams. A requisition on blanks from Chief Game Warden Jobo Speaks of Columbus is required.
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Phil Feil
Wd Horn
Canal Dover
Tuscarawas River
Jobo 2. Speaks
Columbus
Fall from Porch Breaks Child Arm
The three year old son of Mr and Mrs John Perkins near the county infirmary fell from the front porch Monday afternoon. He fractured his left arm between the elbow and the wrist and received medical care from Dr Lear. The boy is resting well today.
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John Perkins
County Infirmary
Lear
Boys Plan Long Canoe Trip From Canal Dover
Three Canal Dover youths Jacol Sterling and John Byes plan a bold canoe journey to New Orleans. They will paddle a twelve foot craft down the Muskingum to the Ohio and Mississippi or travel by boat to Liverpool, embark for Ohio, carrying minimal baggage and a small camping outfit, weather permitting. They aim to visit principal sites along the route in a brisk, potentially summer departure.
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Dacoh
Jacol Sterling
John Byes
Canal Dover
New Orleans
Tiki Thei
Ohio River
Mississippi
Liverpool
Oho
Willistly
Unis
Conesville Weekend Visit and Local Gatherings
Conesville residents shopped in Coshocton on Saturday with Mrs Win Darr Carl Wills and Mr and Mrs Frau Moore and Miss Beuton Cor won among shoppers. Revival meetings at the MLB end continue with strong attendance as Stella Fortune visits Coshocton parents.
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G. W. Sasssingin
Coshocton
Cones Ville
Conesville
Win
Carl Wills
Frau Moore
Beuton Corwon
Coshactean
Piawid
Bowen
New Moscow
Wii. McCullough
Coste Fon
Covnesville Velelyes C.K
Newcomerstown Fight Leaves Man Severely Injured
Newcomerstown May 12 War ner Selia was severely injured Friday evening in a dispute. Roy Sandelis is alleged to have struck him over the head with a neck-soke causing unconsciousness for some time. No arrests have been made.
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Newcomerstown
Warner Sélia
Roy Sandelis
Ella
Camp Near Where Eliza Crossed Ice
Ripley Ohio May 11 The Ohio soldiers guarding against night rider attacks are camped near the site where Eliza crossed the ice to gain freedom. The Rankin house once served as a Gunous underground railroad station. Eliza or Vuele Tom’s cabin fame is tied to the crossing witnessed by Captain Rankin, a river captain.
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Ripley
Eliza
Rankin
Underground
Market Street
Beck Mills Change Hands in Local Deal
Adan Froelich and Darrel Bukeesville purchased the Beck Mills flouring mill for 2104 dollars. They plan improvements as the mill is in need. Other local notes mention mumps, measles, travel, and school terms, with several residents visiting relatives and planning summer projects.
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Ballie
Adan Froelich
Darrel Bukeesville
Beck
Jester Farrer
Lewis Lalim
Charles Fisher
New Bedford
John Scherer, Jr
Walnut Creek
Bicker Bros
Mound
S. M. Wengerd
Arnold
Elsie Kaser
Bloomfield
Samuel Kaser
William Lautenschleger
Sand Run
Farner Farner
Gray Ridge Oak Valley School
Jacob Sehtary
Political shelf games derail GOP and Socialist ticket draw
New York May 12 Governor Thights dies letter to General Wood ford today killed the hopes of a division of the Republican Party and blocked a place on the political shelf for a presidential ticket. He remains that should he be nominated he would refuse to serve as president. Haywood withdraws in Chicago May 12 ending his bid for Socialist presidential nomination.
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Thights
Woodford
Fiettion
Linton Mills Community Notes Refer to Local Visits
Linton Mills May 12. Miss Badle Harbold spent weekend with Peter Harbold near Fresno. Jesse Van Alstine visited Henry Shryack and Joep Angle family. Wilber Angle and Charlie Angle visited Mrs Angle’s parents Hiram Welker. One school closed last Friday. Welker was teacher. Commencement attendance at Plainfield by several locals. Edna Lawrence hosted Ladies Aid Society meeting. Mitton Lawrence and Stone siblings were in Coshocton recently.
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Linty Mills
Jes
Badle Harbold
Peter Harbold
Fresno
Jesse van Alstine
Henry Shryack
Joep Angle
Charlie
Wilber
Let Gaanes
Henry Shinyock
Sarah
Ruth Miller
Aday
Anna Welker
Mitton Lawrence
George
Chris Stone
Coshocton
Nid Society
Edna Lawrence
Moving to Kansas Families Relocate From Wheeling in Topeka Move
Mrs A P Conley and two children depart Wheeling for Topeka Kansas to establish a new home. Mrs Conroy and her son James also relocate with Mr Conroy, who works in the state house, to welcome them in their new home. Pastor Hamilton notes his fifteenth year in ministry as fourteenth year completed with joy and pleasure.
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A. P. Conley
Hamilton
The
Presbyterian Church
Mail Carriers May Get An Increase
A post office funding bill passed by the Senate would raise city carriers salaries and extend paid vacation. The measure, pending presidential signature, would affect about 30,000 carriers and take effect July 1. Carriers have fought for 12 years for $1,200 salary and 20 days paid vacation.
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Senate
Post Office
Penrose
Pennsylvania
Roosevelt
Papers issued to Chinese immigrants after Frisco quake
Attorney Merrell and Clerk of Courts McBane arranged three American born Chinese men with full identification papers to replace those lost in the San Francisco fire. Laws require Mongolians to carry papers at all times to prove right to reside in America under exclusion laws. One man resides in Coshocton. Papers include a photo. stamps are affixed.
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Merrell
McBane
San Francisco
America
Coshocton
Buchanan Is Again Released From Custody
Dave Buchanan, previously convicted for keeping a saloon open on Sunday, was freed after his $75 fine was accepted as partial payment. He sought release on installments, bond was posted, and he was released Saturday while awaiting the remaining payment.
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Dave Buchanan
Buchanan
Improve Bridge Plans for Dresden Suspension-Bridge
Bridge plans and specifications are to be prepared for the dinferred agreement of the Dresden suspension-bridge project. Estimated cost ranges from 20 to 4000 dollars amid reports of local planning and funding considerations. A burial service for Miss Mae Cornwell at Valley View Cemetery in Warsaw Sunday drew much attention for its beauty and fitting tributes from the community.
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Dresden
Mae Cornwell
Valley View Cemetery
Warsaw
Coshacton
Chautauqua Circlée Ukewise
Lelia Strome
Letha Wright
Silvie Speckman
Shaw
Honabarger
Funk
M. E. Church
John Nonnemaker
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Friesuds
David Davis
Conessillo
Lebew
Pennyselvanty Freight Otter
Lehew
Feves
Ferguson
Pranbla
Wilehea
Walla Coeek
Pomeroy
Paina Pott
Jessie Someron Baltic
Guerin
Raich Nome
Council
Board of Service
South Lawn
Seventh Streets
Caldwell
E. E. Ickert
Wheeling
Connetcoes
Ian Phree
Spring Mountain
Mount
Harmon S
Age
Grain Market
EB. G. Lae
Linga Co
Y. G. Ralston
Pee
Judge Voorhees
Linton Mills
Kansas
Frisco
Geo. J. Eyl
Dayton
Misa Anna Collet
Coehoctoen
Synan
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