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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1908
Page
4
Muskingum County approves building a county children’s home with funds from a bond issue. The vote reflects a narrow majority, meeting the required threshold, and indicates intent to establish a local institution for dependent or neglected children. The article notes regional cooperation with Coshocton and Tusca counties and references a countywide bond plan.
Mansfield Shield notes Hiram Smith has voted for every president since 1828 starting with Andrew Jackson. He began public life as deputy postmaster at sixteen under Hugh McFall, later managing a large estate and recalling countless campaigns. The Times lauds his democratic fidelity and current engagement with world events.
Licking County moves toward a local option election on December 7 under the Rose law after petitions and signatures were filed with the county commissioners. The notice lists numerous townships and communities within the county and references other option elections in Washington, Muskingum, Belmont, and other counties on specified dates.
In Coshocton county, several contenders circle S. M. Snyder as 1910 nears. Debates over Foraker and Taft influence heat up while Snyder’s postmaster term winds down. Local figures Schott and others maneuver for council and representative roles amid shifting party loyalties.
In Marysville the Spanish American War veteran endorses Byron Barger formerly of Co swrocton county for the adjutant generalship of oto. A resolution supporting the appointment has been sent to Governor Harmon who has the authority to act.
Madeline Clark, who married Fred Clark in Conduct on August 5, 1906, filed for divorce in probate court alleging neglect and abandonment on November 15, 1907. She asserts support failure and seeks restoration to her maiden name Martha.
A runaway wagon struck a gate and became stuck in wreckage near Bacon Run on a late Wednesday afternoon. One horse was crippled, another skinned and bruised, and the wagon badly damaged while the driver, Mr Ikourd, suffered knee injuries though he remained capable of movement after the incident.
In Newcomerstown on November 12 Mrs. Warren Miller was wounded in a home incident. Though some goods remain missing, her condition improves and plans to move her to the infirmary are under way. Bail of 1000 dollars was posted by J. F. Brown. Police report also mentions Miner Martin and Richards entering the Columbus workhouse after a hearing.
New Philadelphia Ohio hosts a centennial memorial meeting on Friday November 20 at the Vito opera house marking the death centenary of Zeisberger the early missionary. Ohio Archæologies and Historical Society backs the event with speakers from Ohio State University and other institutions. A Monument Association for Schoenbrun and the first Ohio schoolhouse will be announced with fundraising plans amid statewide attention. Public school and church groups are urged to attend the evening program and daytime sessions at Sharon church and Goshen Indian burying grounds.
A list of real estate transfers and lot sales across Franklin township West Lafayette Warsaw and nearby towns. Transactions include undivided interests and various acreages with prices ranging from 100 to 3 000 dollars. Notable entries include Hutchinson to Hutchinson 27.32 acres and Marquand to Ford 2 1-2 acres both in Franklin township. Henry Lorenz announces a new grocery and produce venture opening after the local option results.
New York November 12 Harvey W Watterson a lawyer and youngest son of Henry Watterson editor of the Courier Journal fell from a Wall Street office window to the roof of a adjacent ten story building. The death appears accidental with no witnesses. Watterson was 30, married and a junior member of Wing Russell Watterson.
The West Lafayette WCTU held a Thursday meeting at a home with devotional exercises led by Mrs. Dickel Dickey and Edwardes of Warsaw Tinton. A talk by Mrs. Edwards occurred while funds for the local option totaled 195 dollars. A prayer meeting is set for next Monday at one church, and the next regular session will meet at Mrs. Beallıs home.
J C Godwin of Reidsville North Carolina says Bocklen Arnica Balm heals ulcers fast after a bad leg sore. He reports the remedy knocked it out in a few seconds with no scar. Guaranteed for piles and other conditions. Available at drug stores and from local agents in Cobden and Reids, Ferguson and Co.
Newark Ohio November 13 A remarkable tale proves true when G E Miller of Newark, whose gold watch vanished last August while camping on the White Woman river in Coshocton county, is informed a 25 pound catfish in the White Woman river contained the watch. Davis of Walhending brought the discovery to Dr P H Cosner who, after confirming the ownership, relayed the description enabling its return.
In the portion case of Hosick v Jas C Carr et al an entry has been filed in common pleas detailing the amounts the plaintiff and the thirteen defendants are to receive.
Examinations for elementary certificates are held the first Saturday each month. High school and special certificates on the first Saturday of September December March and June. Patterson exams on the third Saturday of April and second Saturday of May. Examinations start at 7:30. Applicants pay fifty cents to the Board of Examiners. A five cent forwarding fee is required for rewiring, except Patterson applicants who supply stamped envelopes. The Board provides stationery. Questions on Theory and Practice for this year use Keith's Blemiary Elevation. Copies of the guide available for $1.06 from The Ohio Teachers' Reading Circle, Columbus, Ohio.
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