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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1908
Page
7
The column notes Sen Culberson of Texas and Judge Gray of Delaware stepping back from the Democratic bid, with Bryan likely nominated at Denver. It discusses party dynamics, preconvention strategy, and the paper trust hearings impacting GOP publishers. It also covers New England voting trends for Bryan and the Denver convention size and purpose.
One of the most daring horse thefts in the region occurred in Newcomerstown early Thursday. A horse and buggy owned by meat dealer Logan McCune were stolen while a barn was set on fire to cover the crime. The horse was found alive near Post Boy hours later, while the barn and most farming implements burned. Police nationwide were alerted as investigators suspected the thief aimed for Cambridge.
The state board of public works re elected Joan A Hanlon of Coshocton as assistant engineer in charge of northern division Ohio Canal improvements. Board action on Collector Claypool edge issue deferred to June, with Claypool to continue as collector in interim.
A series of parcels change hands in Coshocton and surrounding townships. R W Caldwell Trustee Co Edw S Crawford Jot 7 Linden Place transfers to C J Bow and Bowen Lawn Cemetery. Go 8 Bow en N Jot 30 South Lawn Cemetery listings show $32.50. Amelia B Buller receives 21 acres in Bedford Township from Evans Tipton, Alonzo Reid to Ham Bridges 881 acres in Lafayette Township, D Vo Heek to Clyde Ro Ferguson Hot Vo in talers $2200. Hatbolt administrator transfers 26 1 2 acres in Linton Township for $150. Elmer Barrette to Milton Hott 63 acres in Bedford Township for $2500. Buckiew to Geo A Bickfew 45 acres in Clark Township for $650. Talmadge to Hoagland 38 acres in Tuscarawas Township for $3500 quit claim. Lewin W Daniels et al to The Blue Ridge Grange No 1448 Jota 87 and 88 in Orange $425. Q and Pantel Hickel to Hannah K Smith for 521 in Agricultural Society addition to city $4100. Catharina A Randles et al to P P Renner acres in Jackson Township $1200. Mary Neal in Argyle Selters 20 acres in Maproe Township $361. Mary Neal to Annie Gnow 20 acres in Mourme Township $3. Recorder notes: The ice man is beginning to tare low fresh hope.
A lengthy official notice warns Coshocton County residents that no election will be held on Saturday June 6. It outlines the Democratic primary for multiple county offices, including Representative and Sheriff, and details polling hours, voter qualifications, and appointment of election officials. It lists township supervisors and committeemen, and includes procedural steps for counting votes, convening the central committee, and selecting delegates. The proclamation is signed by Jos H Biggs as Chairman and Will H Manner as Secretary.
Contractor John L Shaw will commence building two new homes. A six room residence on Adama Street is for rental, and an eight room house near the corner of Eleventh and Orchard for AL. Parrish. Also notes a marriage license for Coulter and Little and mentions a Baptist immersion ceremony at Pleasant Hill and other miscellaneous items.
Washington May 18 Special. During his White House visit William J Bryan told supporters he would not decline a Democratic bid if Denver convention favors him. Senator Johnston of Alabama backs Governor Johnson of Minnesota, hoping to unseat Bryan in a Republican taft Roosevelt era contest. A National Prosperity Association missive urges railroads be prosperous to sustain wages and price levels. Chinese Minister Wu promotes longevity claims and abstinence while ex senator and Mrs. Fenderson host him in Washington.
Mr Normen R Coulter of the Delbert buildings San Francisco endorses Electric Bitters as a tonic. He says it aids stomach liver and kidney disorders and praises it as a superior spring medicine and blood purifier. Available at Aldersons Ferguson s Roscoe and Seemann drug stores.
Fragmented text outlines joint resolutions and amendments to Ohio's constitution. It covers submission to electors, sections renumbering, reading of bills, governor's approval process, and taxation provisions with exemptions for public schools and property. Also includes certification by Secretary of State Carmi A Thompson.
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