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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1908
Page
7
News from Coshoc ton and surrounding towns reports Jud Harmon elected governor of Ohio. A factory whistle at the Meek company Tuscarawas plant blew for five minutes as crowds cheered nationwide. The event sparked a loud roar echoing through Coshoc ton and Roscoe.
Word from Rev J C Glove r Utica reports an order by the local health officer closing schools churches and all public venues until the diphtheria outbreak is checked. Several deaths reported and many affected as the epidemic spreads through the city. <extra readable fragment>
Tom Banent of Adamaville suffered a broken right arm above the wrist when the wagon seat collapsed while hauling svata for a new church from Zanesville. He sat at the front to drive, seats extended to his shoulders, and tumbled down a hill as they loosened, tossing him from the bed of the wagon.
Franklin Station lists residents and visitors visiting neighbors over the weekend. Names include Ehrich of Zanesville, Dawson, Letere of Coshocton, Rob erts, Frank Winer, Ben Wilden and family, James Reed's funeral in Newark, Davis of Willow Brook, Beulah Cornell of Costracton, Alpha Davis of Willow Brook, Ling Davis, Wileon Cornell of Mohawkie, and the Howerd family of Conenville plus Mortis Dealer and Seboni. A closing line notes Seboni reporting to Conenville Monday.
In Warsaw a popular local couple Misa Lelia Speck and Carl Laughup will wed on November ith at the local high witn chapel officiated by Rev. Mr. Walker. The bride will be Miss Eva Speck and Charles Van Kensaal will attend the groom. A wedding dinner will follow and the couple will honeymoon in Lianville, Indiana.
In Tiverton on Nov 5, reports say the whooping cough is active again with Mr. Warner's family affected for weeks. Mrs. Susie Longbaugh and her two children moved into Charles Longbaugh's home temporarily. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Kirceh hosted a large gathering of youths Sunday.
Governor Harris will issue a call for an extraordinary session starting Monday January 4 to handle appropriations for state departments and institutions until the regular session. The session will occur after the inauguration of Judson Harmon and may include selecting a United States senator.
Washington notes the fight for the speakership as the 61st Congress prepares for an extra spring session to revise the tariff. Cannon of Illinois or Burton of Ohio are likely contenders, with Burton’s bid tied to the strength of the Cannon revolt and the risk of opposing him. Several lawmakers feel hurt by Cannon’s autocratic rule and weigh joining a potential bloc against him.
In Cooperdale on Nov 5 Mr and Mrs Will Evans hosted Mr and Mrs Oscar Wright for dinner. Mrs Mary E Cooper left for several weeks with her brother Al Etty near Zanesville. Miss Barbara F E Preston visited relatives here over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Joseph Watson gave a family dinner for Thos Watson of Wisconsin visiting relatives. Mrs Frank Graham made a hurried trip to Zanesville last Wednesday. The poultry firm Thomas Dickerson has begun winter slaughter operations, employing many villagers and supporting local farm markets.
Geo Watkins was fined five dollars and costs for assault after a Thursday afternoon hearing before Mayor Hamilton. A suspended sentence of 30 days in the workhouse was imposed. Watkins had attacked Abe Carnet.
They claim to remove stomach, liver and bowel kinks without fuss, touted by N A Brown of Pittsfield VT. The ad asserts lasting satisfaction after using the pill from local stores C. B. Anderson’s, Co shooten, Mr. Ferguaun’s, Roseus and others.
Coshocton county Republicans celebrate Walter Winters’s election as auditor, the first GOP holder since 1862. Observers say Winters will be the best Republican in the office for 40 years, noting family ties to Willian Himebaugh Sr. and W A Hinebaugh, leader in trade circles.
A Canal Lewisville Hallowe en party hosted by Mr and Mrs BE Randles featured masks costumes games and music with refreshments served at 11 pm. Attendees included Ida Porte Mary Hootman Edna Mohler Amelia Gribble and others. A tale of a trunk yield revealed $100 cash hidden inside stockings.
A year old child of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Haxton living on the Nel don farm near Warsaw was severely burned when its clothing caught fire while the mother briefly left the room. The child and mother suffered burns, the mother’s hands were burned while trying to extinguish the flames. Dr. Wright of Warsaw attended and there were hopes of recovery despite seriousness.
New Philadel pha residents visit relatives and friends in town during the week. Several local households report illnesses injuries and recoveries including Mrs Elizabeth Luke after a fall. Christ Leindecker's visit and various local visits are noted. Mr and Mrs Robert March welcomed a baby girl. In New York on November 6 Curtis Morse received a 15 year sentence after a suspension.
New York hearing on government suit against Standard Oil cited Lima oil field history. C M L Case testified Lima crude rose from 15 17 cents per barrel to about 1 1 2 dollars after Standard refiners entered the market. He described price gaps between the North Lima and other regions and noted Standard controls on crude pricing via Joseph Sepp Co. and Paragon National Sun ties. Case also recounted Palmer Oil sale for 200000 then 460000 and identified Manhattan Oil as a Standard entity.
Millfork notes include farmers finishing corn hucking and youths out for Halloween pranks. Social updates list visits by Mrs. Emily Thayer, Mrs. H. S. Norris, Emmett and Vita Norris, Ms Kreider, and others. Chas Robinson starts a butchering business. HW. S. Senter and wife visit daughter Mrs Lotala Taylor. Mrs Mary Daweson spent time with Holmes county relatives.
A Reidsville North Carolina man J C Godwin endorses Puecklen's Ariae Salvo as a safe effective knocker noting a bad blow left no scar and promising piles guaranteed.
The report cites mixed results from an Ohio county election with mentions of Bryan Glad Harmon and Joe Callahan. Officials note votes and percentages while declaring progress on tallying by the election board. The text references higher and lower vote counts and omitted details due to transcription errors.
The Central Accident Insurance Company has filed suit in Blake Vo Mizer to recover 187.95 dollars with interest from December 1907. The fragmentary notice suggests political and legal turmoil surrounding Governor Harmon and Harris, with uncertain county and regional details.
Minnie M. Dickerson returns to Knoxville after visit to Chalfants. Carrie McParland and Homer Laoag attend the meeting at Chalfants Sable bath. The new district superintendent Ray Friend Johnson preached two sermons and finances show improvement. A social gathering at Minnie M. Dickersons hosts many local youths and neighbors before her departure to Sunny South.
A garbled historical snippet mentions Cronueh Warsus Bark Crouch and Aberigmrents, with references to Mr. cond Mrs Ho Croneb and a Howell girl connected to Perking and Trinway. It hints at attendance at Chatfants Sattar and quarterly activity, but details are unclear due to OCR errors.
Fragmentary journal note references a plaintiff and defendant dispute over plate matters and petition, with mentions of a prior court action and potential opposition. Content is garbled and lacks clear parties, dates, or outcomes.
Dorcas Jones of Conneaut Ohio celebrated her hundredth birthday at Conneaut Methodist Episcopal Church on April 21. A longtime church member she enjoyed a quiet luncheon and Sullivan’s supper among friends as the community honored her longevity and service.
The article quotes Murphy blaming the Tammany defeat on internal leadership and Democratic setback in the governor race. He predicts a tough city campaign next fall and dismisses rumors of a challenge to the party leadership.
Rose defeat described as a political clash within the Republican camp. Frank Gilletta appears as a key figure in supporting or opposing the Rosa toen option law. The article notes tensions among incumbents and challengers during the campaign.
Harry Shatter learns that his nieces Georgia and Jessie Phillips aged four and one and a half were burned to death in a home on Browns Heights near Cambridge. The mother had left the children alone to fetch a neighbor. A cook stove and a second stove in the sitting room fed the fire. Firefighters and neighbors battled to rescue. the house burned quickly. The grieving parents Seymour and Mrs Phillips are inconsolable. Shaffer, a brother of Mrs Phillips, rushed to the scene.
A journal entry notes case 18 dismissed after demurrer to the petition was sustained. The case B. FL Mingen vs. oD. GQ. Whitte- More ends with dismissal at the plaintiff’s cost.
In Common Pleas Court Elizabeth J. Kyner sues Walter Strang. The proceedings reference a bastardy claim carried over from the court of Squire Wiminer.
James Shaw forced a check drawn on The Age Pub Co for Bao and it was cashed by J G Klein of Standen Hotel. Shaw disappeared after the incident. Kiet Fa out the 938.
EJ Ridgway writes from New York recalling Squire Wimmer and Winter Squire Wimmer’s work in country schools near Witch Creek. He mentions a certificate, a 20 year-old magazine, and correspondence with Mr Ridgway about the letter. He describes meeting in Oxh boat travel to Ohh and the publisher of Everybody’s Magazine.
In Morgan township near Denison University, Harmon ran a small school at Tuas Run in a rural district, teaching for two years before leaving in Dea Bott. The obscure text notes poverty in Ohio and the school’s financial role in supporting Denison University.
A Houston Maine reader reports using Dr King’s New Discovery to cure a stubborn cough after trying many remedies. The testimonial notes strong relief after a few doses and mentions stores Petticord Coshocton and M Berguson Rostone offering free full bottles as guarantees.
A golden wedding was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Trae. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Patterson and Mrs. George and Pearl Birkel. Others mentioned: Leander Lowe and wife, A M Patterson on a new farm, Rickel Bros busy on William Miter farm, and Protracted meeting at Shepler Church led by Rev Anderson.
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