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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1908
Page
2
A local store highlights its suit department with a focus on quality fabric, matching linings, and stylish salters. Suits range from $25.00 and up, offering superior materials and craftsmanship not found in two other makes at the same price.
A local store advertises a wide selection of skirts and materials at prices from 3.98 to 1250. The display highlights fashionable fabrics and a grand showroom at 464 Main Street.
A one year extension of the bond for Richard Clark as treasurer is authorized by the late legislature. The bond amount is 975,000 and is signed by Richard Clark along with several co-signers. The ceremony also notes the wedding of Miss Ella Scherer to William Cullent at Sacred Heart Church in the morning with many friends present.
The frame of the bride's parents announces the wedding at Wills Creek with a wedding breakfast. The couple will honeymoon at Wills Creek and begin housekeeping in two weeks at 631 Locust Street. Both are well known in Coshocton social and church circles and are receiving many congratulations.
Commentary targets Ohio politics urging voters to clean out government in November. Critiques state auditors deputy treasurer and Harris administration for not investigating misconduct. Mentions Green and McKinnon deputies and external repairs to the statehouse as context. Emphasizes demand for internal reform and accountability.
From Kansas City Aug 23 many Kansas bankers favor a state guaranty deposit law modeled on Oklahoma. A survey shows about three fourths back the idea, with 28 opposed and 17 noncommittal. The issue is to be shaped by the legislature and tied to business interests. Democratic and Republican platforms outline positions on federal and state guarantees and party stances on Taft and Bryan.
New Hope will rededicate its church in Adamsville next Sunday forenoon at 7 30 o clock with Rev. W A Beaton Synod president in charge. New chancel furniture has been received and will be installed before the dedication.
A Fort Wayne reader shares a personal story of recovery using Root Juice. The letter describes long standing liver, kidney and stomach issues, severe constipation, and chronic weakness before four bottles of the remedy brought dramatic improvement. Concludes that the remedy has permanently cured the writer and prompts others to inquire at Anderson's drug store.
A search for Mos. Frazier, the so called woman horse thief of Northern Oule, failed after all day Tuesday efforts north and east of Coshocton. A posse including Chief Mapel and Elyria officers scoured Bloomfield toward Keene, aided by Biogrlat's auto traveling 85 miles without success. Frazier, described as slender, 125 pounds, 5 feet 4 inches with black hair, allegedly hired a horse and buggy in Elyria September 1 and has not returned the outfit. A liberal reward is offered for information identifying a single male factor of great wealth involved in 1908 Tart fighting or opposing My Policies.
A jumble of snippets mocks circulating political fights in Ohio. Advertised clippings urge readers to vote Democratic and critique Cox Guilbert and others. Witty inserts mention bank deposit guarantees and caution about bank solvency amid partisan posts.
Mrs H W B Barnes of Cincinnati travels to Coshocton. A shipment arrives by railroad over the Penksy. The Foraker elimination seems to have gained new life. TM Rigan heads toward Witseretd for a brief stop.
Farm column notes farmers planting early to combat a joint worm outbreak blamed for delaying wheat sowing. Reports say two thirds of corn cut, illnesses include malaria fever. Fresno area hit by heat and drought. Local families visit the sick, rail flag station addition aids members, and farm transfers occur as Oak Grove and Bakersville areas adjust.
Sept 23 West Carlisle notes announce breathing services at the M E church on Sept 27 led by Rev Mohn. Local visits include Miss Helen Forrest and many town residents visiting relatives. School openings and teacher assignments listed for township schools and Beech Grove. Also mentions pastors changes, farm visits, and estate matters including will and guardianship filings.
The bans announcing the wedding of Miss Anna Ashbukee of Linton township to Willam Siegriat of this city were read at the morning services at Sacred Heart church for the first time on Sunday. The wedding will be early in October. Also reported are W C T U activities, new members, and a police note: four drunks received $4 doses, one with an extra 25 cents for cab fare.
A Castle area report notes Emma Birchie’s millinery shop plans for fall in New Castle. A Sunday morning wedding at 9 20 united Miss Virginia Stllmes and William EB Murray at the bride’s hotel on Cheetit Street, officiated by Rev Sedhely Fisher with nearby relatives in attendance.
A German American alliance branch organized at Bales hall Main and Third streets. About two hundred attended as Jacob Werner was named president and Paul Welcher secretary. Officers serve until elections under the forthcoming constitution. Speakers included Attorney Oppenheimer Judge Schwab of Cincinnati and Robert Seegers editor of the Courier. The group said it seeks personal rights, not isolation, and that saloons and politics are not on its platform.
A batch of community items from Coshocton Times recount visits by John King and Martha of Zanesville to J. W. Ens ey, a new daughter at G. F. Swit’s home, and school progress under Leonard Gilmore. Residents travel, study plans form, and marriages noted as Melvin McConnell returns to Boston and Monetta McClure wed Perry Shilty of Warsaw.
Cooperdale Bent notes Ed Thompson in Coshocton on business. Mr and Mrs WH Evans were in Zanesville last week. Christy Deigherty of Coshocton visited H B Daugherty’s family. Miss Mole Ogle, telegraph operator, called on friends in Coshocton. Mr and Mrs Joseph and daughter visited last Thursday. Barbara B Preston visited with her mother, returning to Coshocton Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Domnson of Don aides and Mrs We Howey of Newark arrived to attend the Tenew of David Gam.
A local option petition is circulated in Rose County, promising to publish in this county and others a complete list of signers with their addresses.
Helmick Oil and Gane company drillers in Clark township report a clay seam beneath coal at fifty eight feet, suitable for paving and fire brick. Raymond & Co. tested the material to 2248 degrees for 96 hours. product praised as one of the finest seen at the plant, prompting a call to develop the find.
The Fox Hunters Association plans its annual meeting in Warsaw on October 15 and 16. Club officers include President A J Shepher and Vice President Secretary L W Moore with E J Tybarger and E Z Hays coordinating arrangements. The field events feature hunts and a fox chase at daybreak.
Linton Mills notes show Mrs. Hiram Welker and daughter Anna visiting near Fresno with Phoebe Harbold. John Lawrence, Mary and Jesse Van Alstine, and Edna Saryock Welker and family spent time with relatives. Caroline Roberts, Maggie Dean, and Albert Gibson are mentioned with various visits. A reunion of Joseph Henderson’s family is reported with a note on his health.
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