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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1909
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR notes suggest forecasts of wheat selling high in the coming American year, with reference to current prices and anticipated market strength. The text mentions ROI and comparisons to today’s levels, indicating expectations of upward movement in grain values.
A Windy City military job orders 50 000 metalized toads from a Waukegan firm as a novelty material. Toads are killed and processed by a chemical method used for turning rosebuds into metal. The plan aims to substitute fur bearing ornaments with inorganic substitutes, prompting questions about ethics and style.
A Sunday convention of townships Keene 4H Creek Clarke and Bethlehem was held at Keene with an afternoon program including opening exercises addresses by Rev Funk and Rev Willie of Warsaw and a round table led by Rev D B Carpenter of Conenville. Evening session featured opening exercises an address by Mrs M W Haas of Trinway and another by Funk of Warsaw. Reports from Sunday school committees and officer elections to be held at separate township conventions in June.
A city business found a quantity of Mother laxative exposed and left on the ground. Chickens pecked the lump and ingested the substance causing drunken, disorderly behavior among the birds. The incident forms a curious note in local enforcement of the Rose Law. A separate report notes Fred Hatter, 25, injured while excavating for Water Street sewer. He is expected to miss work for several days. Wo Palmer of Ruscoe suffered a crushed left hand when heavy lumber fell from a wagon, tearing the hand and causing pain.
An advertisement proclaims Motier Gray’s Regulator, a “pleasant herd cure” for female weaknesses such as womb discomfort, kidney and bladder troubles. It claims to be the only regulator and offers samples by mail for 50 cents through The Mother Gray Co.
Reports from England indicate Joseph Chamberlain's condition may be worsening after a recent relapse. Once a radical Unionist leader, Birmingham mayor, and 1886 president of the Board of Trade, he championed mass regeneration policies and land reform, including property restitution and compulsory allotments.
The morning session of the Sunday school convention at Warsaw elected Tiverton President J J Gamette secretary Carrie Winslow treasurer C EB Day Monroe President Della Withame secretary Henry Schonauer treasurer Dr 8 H Baker New Castle President 8 E Bell secretary John Galllible treasurer Victor Ogle. Afternoon round table work was led by Rev D S Carpenter of Conesville and in the evening Rev Carpenter and Mr Haas of Trunway spoke. Memorial services and local KO T M representation to Newcomerstown on May 30 were announced. Wartaw band to West Cantele May 29 provided music. a band concert followed. Memorial services will be held at M E church.
The first Coshocton county case under the new state law allowed suspension of a prison sentence and parole from jail. Walter Kanuckle of Nellie, jailed since March 16 for a conviction involving Mulda Clarke, was released on probation after a petition of 200 residents supported his plea. Judge Nicholls approved probation with Mayor Herman Bog of Nellie named as probation officer, and the court heard the mother’s urging for guidance to avoid trouble in the future.
The Canal Lewisville High School commencement program lists invocation by Rev. Irwin, student orations titled Earthquakes by Jas McGiffin and Toil a Great Teacher by Madge Adelie Mohler, other addresses by Gladys Verne Mohler Gravion and Edgar B. Portz, music by John Ston’s Orchestra of Coshocton, diplomas presented by Judge Rahman, and Rev. Hushour giving benediction.
A damaged poetry fragment appears in Boheorian magazine showing lines about green fields afar and distant battle, with garbled phrases and misspellings. The text evokes pastoral imagery of oiled homes and happy children contrasted with war and fear.
Transaction list of numerous land transfers in Linton and surrounding townships to the C B E R R Co and others. Purchasers include DeHart McConnell, James Grant, Mary Huxton, Elmer Chaney, W Marlatt, Barnard Bordenkircher, Isaac McAllister, H M Johnson, Elisabeth Lou s, Hiram W During, John Roabhing, W Smith, Emma H Judd, J A Simmons, and others, with multiple plots measured in rods and acres and prices mainly at $1 or higher stated sums. Several transfers involve the C B E R R Co or related entities, with numerous township parcels in Linton and Crawford, Jackson, Tiverton and Warsaw areas.
Dayke Keesey travels to Columbia to file incorporation papers for a new oil and gas company that has leased 2000 acres in White Eyes and Adams. principals include Geo Barnes Pop Kitne and Keesey with capital stock set at 15000, stock to be marketed after incorporation. The lease list totals 1975 acres and includes 120 100 90 162 80 80 180 160 320 89 80 72 124 65 62 190 acres.
Canal Lewisville and May ton see visiting relatives as Mrs Henderson of West Lafayette and Miss Ange Carnahan of Coshocton are guests. Colleagues Jas McGifm and Howard Thompson spent Saturday in Columbus while Miss Anna Uebel of Cleveland stayed with the Norris family north of Lowin. The high school cantata drew a good crowd with proceeds noted. Geo Wiggins and family moved from Coshocton to Elizaveth hem’s property. Mr. and Mrs Daniel Whitmar left Monday for an extended Indiana visit. The Ladies’ Aldeotety meet at Mrs Henry Cramblett’s home on Thursday May 27 at eleven. Wm McGunn and wife spent last Wednesday in Plainfield.
The city board of education faces disarray as teachers protest the plan to implement new assignments. Officials argue changes are necessary, while educators claim the moves add strain and secrecy to school duties.
President W. E. Clow announced to the Times that machinery will be installed in the new factory within a month. He said most of it is completed and ready for shipment. In conference with T. Tucker of Case Manufacturing and Supt. Aland of Clow Co, they discussed a contract for two large cranes for the South Condoctorn plant. The party had just come from Cincinnati for the Foundrymen’s convention. Wr. Clow returned to Chicago Thursday afternoon.
The Bird's Ran Oil and Gas Co increased authorized capital from 10000 to 20000 dollars. One fourth of the increase, 2500 dollars or 250 shares, will be sold at once to current stockholders. A Coshocton county wedding between Miss Amanda Mizer and Alonzo Pocock was held Wednesday noon in Chili with a simple ceremony by Dr J E Goodrich.
Glover Porter, a Keene high school graduate, will deliver an oration at the Memorial Day celebration in Keene on May 29.
The Ohio Board of Examiners sets monthly elementary certificate tests on the first Saturday, with high school and special certificates on September December March and June Saturdays. Patterson tests occur the third Saturday in April and second Saturday in May, starting at 7 29. A 50 cent exam entry fee is charged, five cents for return mail, Patterson envelopes supplied. The year’s Questions lean on Keith's Elementary Deduration, available for 1 06 from Ohio Teachers Reading Circle, Columbus. E. Fry, Le Shaw, William Walker.
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