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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1908
Page
6
Fragmented clippings reveal a mix of national political critique and local election talk. References mention Taft Roosevelt and Bryan era figures, labor leaders, and party consistency debates, with scattered notes on county candidates and voting patterns.
Capital and surplus stand at 116000 dollars. The officers and directors emphasize security of deposits, citing a past record as evidence of sound and safe banking methods. They respectfully ask for continued banking business. M. Q. Baker presides, T. L. Montgomery cashier, M. Smith assistant cashier.
The passage notes divided Republican views on credit and production, with calls for practical farmers to shape policy. It cites debates on tariffs, consumer impact, and the push to balance improving conditions with avoiding past blame, highlighting political maneuvering around reform and economic control.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe political maneuvering among Taft era figures. References to Obw and Ulreinephilatark Cai suggest efforts to influence pricing and policy. Mentions of Fonerale addressing legislators and Charley Tate's opposition hint at a tense Senate scene with candidates and mutual scrutiny.
The text records J. Bryan's acceptance of defeat and focus on reforms rather than holding office. He emphasizes working for remedial registration, citizen respect for electors, and a future built on justice. He pledges gratitude to supporters and vows continued effort in the people’s interest.
The piece laments that many renowned Philadelphia lawyers are gone or moved to New York. It recalls old sayings that hiring a Philadelphia lawyer would influence outcomes and jokes about students needing a Philadelphia lawyer to solve tough problems.
A local testimonial extols Roo Juice as curing stomach allements including indigestion loss of appetite and constipation. The speaker claims rapid health gains after six weeks and invites readers to buy the medicine for one dollar a bottle or three bottles for two dollars and a half at Anderson's drug Store.
New YorkNov. 18 The American Sugar Refining company denies fraud in weighing sugar used to claim 3 624 000 in duties. The government seeks 1 500 000 in duties and 2 224 000 in sugar forfeiture claiming six years of unpaid duties. The company says it paid nearly 800 million in duties over six years and that the government claim amounts to about one half of one percent. It argues weight disputes cannot be settled to match the government's figures and that the charge defeats its own refutation.
Trafic agents for major trunk line and central freight groups met in New York to discuss a proposed broad rate hike covering most commodities except coal coke ore and limestone. Executives show division over the plan and a publish date toward year end with rates in effect next year.
A Snitthaoninga institution report claims the maid moth was not larger than today’s elephant, disputing earlier claims of enormous prehistoric size. The finding challenges notions of mammoth gigantism and suggests similar dimensions to modern elephants.
A minister reproaches a farmer for missing church and jokes about leaving for market. The farmer replies with a witty misquote about going to “Merbet,” hinting at misunderstood prosperity and self serving excuses. The text reflects rural speech and humor in a historical seam.
The Coshocton library board lists nearly sixty high grade magazines for the coming year. The complete list includes Hood Housekeeping, Collier’s Weekly, Delineator, Century, World’s Work, St Nicholas, Youth’s Companion, Harper’s Weekly, Saturday Evening Post, Scribner’s, Scientific American and Supplement, Field and Stream, Outdoor Life, American Magazine, Current Literature, National Home Journal, Popular Mechanics, Western Field, and many more.
In LaPorte Indiana testimony begins against Ray Lamphere for the murder of Mrs Belle Gunness and her three children. Prosecutors argue motive and actions tied to the nursery fire and allied plots. Defense attorney Worden asserts Mrs Gunness died by exposure and suicide after poisoning the children and setting the house ablaze.
A mine shaft fire in Birmingham Alabama suffocated nine convicts during an escape attempt. Fire destroyed Lookout Inn atop Loomat Mountain for 300 000 dollars, while Yorkville Ohio faced a village fire leaving 150 residents homeless. A Kansas City gun explosion killed four and injured ten at a commission house. London Ohio fined George Napper 200 for selling whiskey to a farmhand. Emmet Osborne, 10, died at Milford Center Ohio after his 15-year-old brother failed to notice a loaded rifle. Burglars in Delaware Ohio robbed a clothing store near the police station. Herman Wilek, killer of the Varal family, awaits hanging in Chicago on December 11.
J M Dalzell known as Private Dalzell declares he would accept a U S senatorship from Ohio if chosen. He says he has no wish to seek election but would serve faithfully, insisting he has avoided corruption and political influence in his long service since 1856.
A legal notice lists numerous individuals with varied addresses across Mexico, Iowa, Kansas, Utah, Illinois, Washington, Oregon, Nebraska, Indiana, and other locations. The names include George P. Stewa, Garrett Stewart, Carl A. Stew art, Mildred Stewart, Halen Stewart, Randolph Stewart, Willard N. Butewart, B. F. Stewart, Minnie Mears, William A. Stewart, Almira Stewart, Nellie Mac Payne, William Carpenter Sr, Jane Rine, Hanosh J. Anderson, Ella Baker, Larh Ven Brocklin, Dora Graham, Shannon Carpenter, Vila Beech, and John Carpenter, with residences ranging from San Luis Potosi to Seattle and Crete. The plural listing implies a collective legal action or notice requiring attention from multiple parties.
An old style storefront ad lists self bas ting and self browning roasters, carving sets, knives, and china at deep discounts. Items include enamelled green roasters, sheet iron chips, and assorted cutlery with prices ranging from a few cents to a few dollars, touting value for Thanksgiving table setup.
Theodore Crater and William Loveless as executors of Emily Hardy's will sue defendants and heirs in the Coshocton County Ohio court seeking continuation of the will and testament. Defendants must answer by January 20, 1909. Petitioner Theodore Crater and William F. Loveless, plaintiffs. EB Lindeau, attorney for plaintiffs, 31.
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