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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1908
Page
5
An argument urges Ohio residents to oppose a 1.345 mill property tax for state revenue and warns higher taxes hit renters and the poor. It notes liquor tax revenue and other state funds, then discusses how eliminating liquor sales would affect Coshocton County residents and local finances.
County data shows liquor tax 8 percent of revenue and warns that a dry election would force tax increases or bond issues. In 1907 Coshocton raised 26595.66 from liquor tax, funding the poor fund and county services, with net expenses around 16905.24 and a general fund balance of 9690.42.
George P. Maurer aged farmer and respected Bakersville resident died Friday at his home at 6 00 p m aged eighty four after hip fracture and prolonged illness He was a lifelong farmer and father of five with his wife predeceased Funeral services were held Monday at 10 00 a m led by Rev Dicklebriss with burial in Bakersville cemetery
The Coshocton court began the October term as the grand jury was charged and retired. Foreman A. H. M. Hootman of Plainfield led the body, with Judge Wickham of Delaware expected Nov 4 or 9 for multiple jury trials. Civil cases and demurrers are scheduled, including Ogie v Ogle, Geese v Geese, and others, as Judge Nicholas assigns and calendar entries proceed. Nearby notes mention the Wolf Livery opening soon and business moves by Al Kingston and P. H. Steenrod in Moundville and Coshocton.
Glenn Harding aged 28 of Tiverton township was found dead at noon in his home with his heart torn from a shotgun blast. Initial findings suggested suicide due to despondency, though suspicions of foul play and premeditation emerged as reporters noted a farewell note and a goodbye bid to a brother. Coroner stated suicide appears plain and no inquest was planned. Burial set for Riley's Chapel Tuesday.
A 1907 Coshocton city report shows total taxes of 116099.30 with liquor tax 26595.66, 31.4 mills rate, and warns that dry county action would raise city taxes about 22.5 percent while doubling state taxes. The city carries 237780.00 bonded debt with no treasury funds.
In common pleas court N Cochran and others face a partition suit over land in New Castle to Costecton county Union and Butler townships Knox county. Attorneys Pomerene & Pomerene seek court order for sale of all tracts and an undivided sixth share for the plaintiff subject to a defendant's dower. Involved tracts total 118 104 94 120 acres in New Castle to 40 in Union to 87 16 51 4 in Butler township.
Mrs. Anderson wife of R G Anderson station agent for the C A C railway at Cooperdale died Sunday at 1130 p m after months of tubercular illness. Born January 27 1978 she was married fifteen years ago to Mr Alderean and is survived by her mother and several siblings in the area.
Shadow and Mrs Henry Haines of Tunnel Hill are mentioned in a fragmentary note from the Tunnel Hill area. The text provides no clear event or context beyond the names and location.
Wade Fisher, 27, of Eleventh and Adame streets, fell about thirty feet from a chokestack while painting at the Meek Company Standard plant. He suffered serious internal injuries and was taken home in a tomb-conectous state. County commissioners awarded a Lafayette road tile contract adjoining Janda of Mefiain to Keopecy & Turney for $7763.
The Coshocton County Historical Society elected officers and adopted a new constitution and by-laws during a Carnegie Building session with about 25 attendees. Charter members include Johnston Preston Pomerene and Nichols, with plans to invite Otto Archeological Society secretary Ratdal to speak at an open public meeting.
Thos. Lockard, 49, sustained serious internal injuries Tuesday at 10 am while poking apples at H. H. Miller's Fresno residence. He slipped and fell eighteen feet, badly bruised and with injured bowels though no bones were broken. Attending physician reports improvement though serious condition.
The eighth annual Luther Leagues convention in Coshocton elected J. H. Morat as president and Florence Henner and Kathe Lee McConnell as secretaries with Chas Bloodmart as treasurer. Time and place for next year to be set by the executive committee. Committees named for Extension Credentials and Program. Next annual gathering of Central Ohio Sportmen’s Association slated for October 14 at War.
The article praises Aldson Harmon as the attorney general who enforced the constitution and laws, detailing his leadership in pivotal cases. It cites his defense of government interests in the Sherman antitrust case, the United States Supreme Court battles, and his role in dissolving the Joint Traffic Association. It notes his restraint in appointing marshals and attorneys and his involvement in the Venezuela Britain dispute, framing his oath as a binding commitment to enforce laws.
Erman Ridgway editor of Ridgway's On Visit in New York visits Coshocton from Monday afternoon to Tuesday afternoon greeting many locals and relatives. He tours the Times office and is described as a deep thinker with brisk journalism experience. Ridgway and Mrs Ridgway plan an auto trip from New York to Chicago in a $10 000 Italian car, leaving Tuesday afternoon for Tonesville.
Oct. 7 report from Linton Mills mentions Lafay ette Ramott visiting Susie Turner and spending Thursday afternoon with Anna Wel Wer. The garbled text references Mapai Speen and Spent Severday, but exact details remain unclear.
William Norman died Monday at 1 30 am at his son J H K Norman’s home in Keene after old age illness. He leaves five children including Franklin Norman of Oden, Mrs William Mulford, Aig walls Norman of Keene, Mrs Chag Pew and J Norman of Keene. The W K M I will hold a meeting October 18 at Mrs Mlinaveem. Relatives in town include Mrs Roe Emereon and Mildred, Mrs Lewis Dunley visiting from Omeotergilty. Weean Gibeon and daughter plan a trip to the west.
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