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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1909
Page
6
A sprawling column surveys Ohio politics and public affairs. Mentions W. P. Huntington as Democratic mayoral hopeful, Gov Blarton and revenue plans, Hughes and Hollingsworth disputes, and reactions to Jefferson Davis honors. Covers Dover brewery case, Mississippi praise for Davis, tariff talk, and local tree controversy in Coshocton.
A bank draft need not be sent by registered mail for safety. The person to whom the draft is payable must endorse it before cashing it.
A distorted report notes the governor and Harmon introducing Mr. Bryan at Memorial Hall. The piece emphasizes a plea for peace and justice, urging leaders to heed the appeal and address the rights of the poor amid a world teetering toward deaf ears.
The Ohio State Journal supports peace and abolition of cruel costly war. The piece applauds the governor for a broad declaration and urges informing Washington of the public stance. It underscores state support for peaceful methods and national restraint.
Hy Davis proclaims eventual confirmation despite opposition from Senator Dick. The piece praises Davis for pluck and frames Dick’s potential to derail as a test of influence, comparing it to national sports bravado and seeking a decisive strike if blocked.
Governor Harmon faces friction as retiring Delaware officials resign amid pressure while holdovers from the Harris era resist removal. Phipps and Rogers refuse hints to quit, contrasting with Dye and Rorick. The public mood hints at a Harvin clean sweep in the next election.
The text argues Senator Dick must prove his mettle amid a political showdown with President Taft over appointments. It notes Dick’s hesitation, compromises in Sandusky and Columbus, and a sharp critique of his Cleveland moves, portraying a national audience awaiting decisive action.
The document details factional maneuvers within the Ohio Republican ranks, highlighting Bowland Rowland as a long time powerbroker and a cascade of allegiances. It notes finances forcing openness, shifts in patronage, and the irony of public profiles for key figures while questioning long term effects on Senator Dick and local politics. Watch the evolving scene and possible outcomes.
Chili prepares for a large Decoration Day event next Saturday with a horseback parade of Civil War veterans and a cemetery decoration schedule at Methodist Evangelical and Lutheran grounds. Speakers include Rev. Graepes of Coshocton and Lutheran pastors from Battle and nearby towns. the Chili band will provide music as children from three Sunday schools join the parade. Local residents recall other Decoration Day activities, with community figures such as M A Cille and Hothen noted among attendees and visitors from Coshocton and Barres Mills.
May 25 rural notes report Prof Fow Laubbee began a normal school term at Stone Creek. Mira Anne Schupp visited Traasburg from last week. A Crow of Bird Run denies Moa Margaret Crom over Sunday. Charles Schupp went to Knox County. William Lowder of Newcomerstown visited friends Sunday. Lillie Hermon was Ida Imman’s guest Sunday. Maxwell reception brings new Maxwell regiment for Port Washington. arrived carge power machine in 1é¢-oree. Ina Beekken, mother of vaudeville actor, arrived in Coawhorton Tees with mixed delight for friends.
EB E Sprague family on their Plainfield area porch heard odd sounds and spotted a buzzard wearing a bell around its neck. Startled by the odd sight they feared a chicken capture but the bird soon settled. locals recalled a similar tale from an Indian newspaper about a pet buzzard that wore a bell and had escaped, suggesting the two stories may be one and the same.
A mixed train in North Third street hit John Hall’s milk wagon shortly before noon Tuesday. Ed Jacobs, about 19, leaped from the wagon and controlled his horses at great risk. One horse was severely injured. wagon tongue broken. contents largely undisturbed. The engine, No. 7945, was moving eastbound with bell ringing, visibility obscured by a dwelling and bushes.
May 25 ceremony at the groom’s grandmother Marrs home joined Linton Mills and Miss Viola Smith daughter of Thomas Smith of Plainfield and Frank Carol near Hinton. The wedding followed by a quiet home gathering as farm workers returned home later.
Memorial service held in Presbyterian church with Rev. Roberts of Newcomertown delivering a sermon to a large audience. Visitors include Adam Portz and wife in Canal Lewinville, Mrs. Lem Caruthers visiting from Washington DC, and Carlin Lyons of Coshocton. Decoration Day planned with speeches and cemetery visits. Barnum Bailey show attendance noted. Local arrests reported for intoxication.
Columines May 24 report that about forty offices will come under the new democratic camino as a mip inspector of workshops and factories is appointed by Governor Harmon to replace John H. Morgan. The group includes eight women visitors and four women clerks, plus several male inspectors and district heads in Cleveland, Cincinnati, Columbus, and other counties. Names of women inspectors Lenora C. Bryant Dora Hills Clara M. Gracey Ella M. Haas Mary McClure Kate McCaffrey Bellaire Elizabeth Braves Ada Tooth and district inspectors Frank Bach C B Baker Joan W Bly B A Brown Charles F Calvin T Christias William Cope Wake Cranston M Dilley Charles W Highfield Arthur Lewisborough C C Arms Leapley Dayton CharlesMartems John A Mohr L W Ralston Joby Heid James A Robinson Ralph C Ship Ioan Andrew Spaeth John F Wang.
A Coshocton gathering at the G A R hall fueled momentum for a Soldiers monument in Court House Square. T J Shannon chaired the organizing body with S H Nicholas Anat chairman W H Barner treasurer A H Thomson secretary and a committee to raise funds. A Memorial Commission will form with a chair from each school district and members from patriotic societies to recruit four assistants for subscriptions.
Urgent public outcry over county commissioners and contractor actions that morning as eight elm and maple shade trees along the west side of the public square were deliberately destroyed to lower Third Street grade for new sidewalks. Citizens denounce the move as vandalism and demand preservation of nature and curbside shade.
West Baton May 34 Our young people practice for Chidres s gervies co bu beid at this place on Buntey evening. Farmers in the section report prints from a bar. Cora Chorret and Bens Vener are mentioned among local names in this readable fragment.
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