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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1908
Page
4
Low water reveals the bases of canal aqueduct piers exposed for the first time in years. Rivers in Coshocton County including the Tseacewas Muskingum and Wale show record low levels with murky waters. The Barnes Coal Co begins operations as evidence of lowered streams appears near the Frank Wright place southeast of the mine tipple.
A county-wide blast argues Democrats should back Judson Harmon for governor over Harris. It accuses Harris of failing to enforce existing laws and shielding implicated officials, while Harmon pledges strict law enforcement and reforms begun by Pattison. The piece urges Pattison supporters to back Harmon.
In Toncarawas county Ohio the first prosecution under a new law banning drinking on state railroad trains was heard before Mayor Foater in Uhrichsville. Five Cleveland men were fined five dollars and costs after pleading guilty to consuming beer on a C L and W train en route to Bridgeport. A second group aboard a Wheeling Lake Erie train near Akron were confronted by conductors and local officers and detained. management denied receiving instructions related to the case.
Ernest Leighanger of Wort Lefayette this week picked a bunch of blossoms from an apple tree near the J. B. Butt residence southwest of the village. On the same tree ripe fruit was also found.
Mrs. Ogle aged 70 died at her daughter's North Ninth street home Thursday morning after seven weeks of illness. A blood vessel rupture ended a decline from stomach trouble and neuraglia. Born in Muskingum county in 1838, she lived in New Castle forty four years. Surviving are daughters Katie Scott Nellie and Mrs. M A Van Kennel, son Charles B Ogle, two sisters, eleven grandchildren, and a sister in Columbus. Her husband Thaddeus Ogle preceded her four years ago.
Real estate transfers list multiple deeds including Jennie J Dickey to Wm Donley 58 of an acre in Coshocton and other parcels from Harriet Johnson to the Board of Education New Castle to James W McFarland to Sanford Ramsey in Washington Township. A M birthday party for Chilo Shrigley in Lewisville.
An advertisement claims Fits Convulsions and St Vitus Dance are nervous diseases cured by a product. It recounts case histories of epilepsy improving after use and urges readers to write for advice. The pitch mentions Dr Miles Nervine from Miles Medical Co and druggists selling it.
Referee C B Hunt filed the report in Hugh Gamble vs Mike Fry L B Blake and George Adams. Judgment for Gamble against Fry stands, while action against Blake and Adams is dismissed with costs. Fry’s failure to pay for timber on Mrs Stocking’s property cited as cause. Fry v Blake action to be dismissed due to insufficient proof. Farewell party for Chester Boyd in White Eyes township precedes his college departure. Forty friends and family attend a social gathering with music and conversation. Wedding of Miss Welllah Crownapple to Geo McDevitt held at Spring Mountain Catholic church with elaborate ceremony and reception. couple to live in Layland after wedding.
Ambiguous fragment references a partition suit with attorneys George D Kieth Chen and Moster among parties. Text is garbled but indicates legal action and involvement of named lawyers in a partition case. Details incomplete and unclear due to OCR errors.
Réker Harry Ferguson of the Weat Lefayette Indicator describes drought conditions along the Omfo river this week. He notes that water levels are low and motor boats churn up dust as they increase speed.
The will from Henry Noland of Piketoona Med details a 160 acre home farm left to wife Martha with oil and gas lease income. After her death the property is to be divided among children Flora B. Noland receives one fourth and pays $100 to Martha Gardner and Mamie Gardner. Madison L. Noland gets three fourths but pays $500 each to Sarah M Graham, Jacob Noland, and Geo. T. F. No land to L. M. Noland and Blanche Fairall. Executors named as George T. Noland and Lakin M. Noland.
Frank Randles, the son of Mr and Mrs Clifford Handles on the Brown farm south of town, was thrown from his pony Friday evening about six o clock and suffered a badly fractured right forearm above the wrist. Dr G M Neldon promptly attended the injured boy. The pony, in a wild western style, caused the mishap by turning suddenly while they rode down the road.
Mrs Mertz and children from Washington DC and local residents, plus Miss Grace McCidno and Irvine M Maxwell, are central in a West Lafayette engagement party with decorative table and conundrums. The event announced the couple’s wedding set for Rep g0th at the bride’s home at high noon, with many guests listed and light entertainment.
Bids must be submitted on blanks furnished by the county surveyor with a $300 certified check. Proposals require binding contract and bond within ten days of award, to be approved by the county commissioners. The board reserves the right to reject all bids. By order of the board CG BR Randles County Auditor 10-47-2441.
Advice from Leavenworth Kansas reports Captain Bateman Parrett died in the soldiers home there. Bateman lived with four young men in Condoctos County for a number of years. During his life he held the offices of United States Revenue collector, United States Material and county surveyor.
Fragmentary OCR shows a proposed constitutional amendment from Ohio with legislative references, dates, and officials. It includes sections on how a bill becomes law, governor's veto process, and joint resolutions, plus notes from the Secretary of State attesting to copy accuracy and dates around 1906 to 1908. The readable fragments outline fund accounts and public measures, but the exact provisions remain unclear due to garbled text.
Examinations for elementary certificates will be 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 begin at 7:30. Applicants must pay fifty cents to the Board of Examiners before entering. Five cents for return postage, Patterson applicants excepted, who supply stamped envelopes. Board furnishes stationery. Theory and Practice questions based largely on Keith's Elementary Education. Available for $1.06 from The Ohio Teachers Reading Circle, Columbus, Ohio. McDonald Pry Shaw.
Attorneys Hae and Pomerene are identified as law practitioners with offices in the Barns Block on Main Street Coshocton. The clipped text confirms a legal services listing for Pomerene in the local paper.
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