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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1908
Page
4
An advertisement for Kodol for dyspepsia promotes digestion support and lasting strength through a liquid remedy. It touts gentle, natural stomach aid and harmless formula prepared by E. C. Deitts Co. with distributors including Anderson Coshocton Ferguson Roscoe.
A field fire at the Ridgway farm near Conesville burned 30 skis of land Friday afternoon. Sparks from a Wheeling shifter sparked dry grass, dead brush, and a wind-fanned fire that destroyed fences, fodder, corn shocks, and a near new red barn. Local men built embankments to protect buildings. losses run to several hundred dollars.
A major real estate transfer reported by Holmes County records covers 420 acres in Holmes county and 336 acres in Tiverton township for 22000 dollars. Ownership shifts from Willian R and W L Koch to their father John J Koch under a formal inheritance chain from Rob J Long. Jana E B Koch’s daughter had inherited and her property passed to her son, now the purchaser.
Canal Dover child Francia Rey, four, badly burned on face and body when bed covers ignited from a nearby gas stove. Father, sleeping beside her, suffered minor burns as he tried to beat out the flames. Doctor reports serious injuries and possible fatal outlook.
A local option election petition with 3028 signatures is filed in Huron county under the Rose county law, setting Nov 23 as election date. Sandusky county joins on Nov 22, while Jefferson county plans Nov 20 with Steubenville as county seat. Richland county holds Nov 20. A Tuscarawas title race and temperance paper plan and Toledo area notes appear with local campaign items and a Spring Mountain lecture by Rev. L W Mathane of Mt. Vernon noted for Coshocton audiences.
County board completed official tally last Saturday showing total 20833 ballots cast the largest in county history. Socialist votes reached 312 with Debs winning president while 247 voters backed the governor candidate. Prohibitionists 83 independents 3 and socialist labor 2. Republican ticket appears dominant in official majorities.
Thomas D Gray of West ta fay ette received notice from Congress man Ashbrook that his pension was raised to 12 from July 3, 1907 and to 15 from October 19, 1908. A hog attack injured Carl Brillhart of Tiverton with four four inch gashes in his leg while he worked in a pen Saturday morning.
In Lafayette township, two elderly residents, both long-time voters, share memories of first ballots. Shafer, 86, recalls voting year after year since his first vote for Henry Clay against Polk. Joseph M. Dyser, 82, notes casting initial votes for Zachary Taylor and Thaddeus Stevens. Probate Court records list Edwin Bieck’s estate among filings.
A statement from Charles Toexchenstein, head of the state GOP, demands a recount of the Illinois governor race noting John E. Denen’s apparent win and claims Stevenson holds a plurality with a correct tally. Secretary Ben Atwell cites count errors in multiple precincts and asserts a three-ballot shift per precinct could flip the result.
Elizabeth N Sevett Graham died at her Adamsville area home after weeks of illness. The 78 year old widow left four daughters and one son. In other news, ten year old Pierre Shavey died from diphtheria after a week of illness. A marriage license was issued to James Torrence Tawart and Matte Bond Kirk.
Willis J. Abbot argues Bryan's loss hurts the Democratic party and the push for absolute popular government. He says the public favored a president with less reliance on federal power, and criticizes Taft and Roosevelt era fundraising while predicting a revival for the Democratic Party and a potential Socialist shift. He questions the national committee and notes defections from Democrats to socialists, with focus on John A. Johnson's stance in Minnesota.
A Georgia reader advocates Charlies A Culberson of Texas as the Democratic nominee for the next national election. Culberson, a U S senator and former Texas governor, is praised for party leadership, Southern roots, and national focus. The letter also critiques Hearst, Higén, and Graves and notes expected Republican control of the next House with tariff debates ahead. Chicago.
A shaded listing presents attorneys in Coshocton with offices on Main Street and Burns Building. Names include Pomezere Pomerene Pomerene and Pomerene, Hahn, Hunt, and Himebaugh with office details and street addresses. References to Burns Building and Fourth Street appear in the ad.
J GEO BOCK is a civil engineer and surveyor offering general engineering plans specifications and measurements plus land and mine surveying and mechanical and architectural drawing at 622 Locnet Street.
Examinations for elementary certificates will be held the free Saturday of each month. Examinations for high school and special certificates will be on the first Saturday of September December March and June. Patterson examinations on the third Saturday of April and second Saturday of May. Fees of five cents due upon entry and five cents return postage for all but Patterson applicants. Stationery provided. Question on Theory and Press for the year to be held at Retth's Memorial Side. Obie Teachers’ Reviewing Circle can be reached via address McDonald Straw.
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