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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1908
Page
5
A traveling man in Lafayette Indiana praised a Root Juice tonic after decades of persistent stomach and back pain. He said five bottles relieved peptic distress, ulcers, and chronic nervous weakness, claiming the product transformed him into a new person and that many others had similar cures at Anderson’s drug store.
Late Monday afternoon, heirs filed in the probate court to obtain a judgment and executor of the Moode estate. Joan Moode et al vs W. C. McCurdy, administrator de bonis non with will attached, with $7970.83 in hand. Heirs of Thos. Moode not proven. plaintiffs claim to be the only legal representatives and seek distribution of estate revenue.
Coshocton County Historical Society held a meeting at the Carnegie Building Saturday. A list of membership candidates was prepared and about 150 prominent local figures will be invited to join as the society launches its work. E C Ranis of Columbus is expected to visit soon to explain aims. Officers to be elected at a likely Friday meeting to replace the temporary organization.
Local ad touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as proper remedy for sore feet burns cuts and abrasions. Promoters include C E Anderson Roscoe M Ferguson’s Coshocton and other drugstores with a guarantee. Probate court notes mention Geo Whinon deemed insane and taken to hospital while a home burglary is reported in Adamville with a suspect seen fleeing.
The October court term docket shows judge assignments and case dispositions, with trials split among Judge Wickham and Judge Nicholas. It notes numerous jury trials, demurrers, motions, receivers reports, and petitions to sell real estate, plus certifications and warnings about DeWitt’s Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve.
Isleta notes detail weekend visits and calls among residents of Otsego Coshocton and nearby towns. Names include A J Stewart Mrs Susie Simmons Pearl Schmitz Lilly Schmidte and families with several trips to Coshocton Whitcisville Canal Dover and Newcomerstown. A mention of DeWitts Little Marty Risers pills and a local accident involving the Cherch family near Spring Mountain concludes the item.
The county association held a Saturday session at the courthouse to award seven premiums for a children’s corn growing contest. Prizes include five dollars for ten ears, two dollars for the second, three dollars for the third, and seven dollars for the fourth. Special prizes of one dollar and fifty six cents for best side ear and one dollar and fifty cents for best report, plus a second prize of one dollar. A committee of Stinger Darling and Scott will examine reports and prepare the crop for exhibition at the county fair. The corn raised by children will be exhibited and then become the association’s property. Children may send or bring their reports to Secretary Ed LeRatifey at 30 Nord Moyrih street.
Walter Strang of Greersville was bound over to the grand jury Monday in the sum of 500 on a serious charge preferred by Elizabeth Kyser of Spring Mt.
Three deaths are reported from Sunday. Miss Liu McConnell of Wakatone iga died Saturday night after weeks of suffering at age 24. Mrs. John Limbaugh, 76, died Sunday morning near Clark from complications of old age. Letitia McKee, 68, died Sunday after tuberculosis illness in the northwest county. Wedding reports detail Miss Mabel I. Dickerson and Francis Pleman marrying at Cooperdale, Rev Haas officiating. Basil Tumblin and Emma Carr wed at Coneville with plans for housekeeping in Rozcoe.
Work started Tuesday morning on the railway line leading to the Warwick Coal mines south of the city. The Wheeling & Lake Erie work train arrived Monday afternoon with rails for the track. Grading from the main line for several miles up the valley is complete and rails are being laid. Charles Casainsham of Cleveland is on site overseeing progress and expresses satisfaction with the work.
Ohio counties held dry elections under state law, with majorities ranging from 291 to 2,146 and saloon closures recorded in most jurisdictions. Portsmouth voted wet by 156, while several counties reported dozens of saloons affected or erected.
The Coshocton German American Alliance with about 147 members held a Tuesday night meeting at City hall to elect officers including President H. W. Lilewer and Vice President Oscar Mayerbeck. The group aims to uphold moral righteousness. Anna Ash baker married William Siegrist at St An’s church in Wills Creek with Rev Father Phen of Dresden officiating. The bride wore white with vine sprig, witnesses and bridesmaids in white, and the couple left for a wedding trip before returning to start life on Ninth street. The groom is active in Coshocton automobile circles and well regarded. many friends offer warm congratulations.
Mrs Jet Ogle and Miss Ollie Dickerson visited Coshocton relatives from Wednesday to Saturday. Miss Mary Watson of Newark attended the Sunday wedding at the Dickerson home for Miss Mabel Dickerson and Prank Pigman. Mr and Mrs Joe Orr and others called on the Andersen family as Granville visitors joined the eventful weekend.
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