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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1908
Page
7
The renowned scientist and healer Dr Albert F Snell travels offering free consultation examination and advice on his new disease curing system. He claims cures for deafness catarrh paralysis rheumatism and various nervous system disorders with no charge for diagnosis and mailed options.
County Board of Elections met Friday to discuss printing ballots for the local option election. McDowell Bros and Smith's Drug Store were listed as bidders with Smith's Drug Store described as the low bidder. The article hints at market speculation about political careers but provides unclear details on outcomes.
The Coshocton Corn Growers Association announces boys prize winners: Walter J. Boyd first, Willard Laughtin second, Jay Lawrence third, William L. Turner fourth. Six contestants submitted ten ears each. contest overseen by W. F. Hall. Association aims to make corn shows permanent. E. G. Darling president, Ed LeRetilley secretary. Also mentions Mrs Mary Lee praising Dr King’s New Discovery for spouse James Lee’s recovered health. ads for local drugstores.
In police court Meyers was convicted of larceny in the night time theft from John McMillan a blind beggar known as the fairy. He received twenty days in the workhouse and a $100 fine. Holmes testified for the defense while Berkelmer backed the purchase of the timepiece.
W. F. Palmer was arrested by police for operating a chuck-aduck game at Elson's. In mayor's court on Friday he paid a $50 fine plus costs and was committed to the work house until the fine is paid.
Miss Bessie Kaner wed Otto Lowe of Clark township at Rev Geach’s Killbuck home in a quiet ceremony with only close friends present. The couple plan to reside in Clark after returning from the wedding day. Meanwhile Barcroft sustained a shoulder injury when his horse hitching wagon collided with a plank. doctors treated him at the scene.
The secretary of state's office has printed ballots for the coming election, including the national and state tickets in seven columns and a constitutional amendment column. When county offices are added the ballot will approach four feet in length. The wide ballot suggests limited scratching by voters.
A CUP Hall gathering led by Rev. Smiley drew a crowd due to a misleading ad. The ensuing remarks targeted Prohibition and the event ended with the speaker departing after realizing the mistake. Mes Banate Ulman mourns a valued horse that died Thursday morning from overfeeding and convulsions.
David Davis and eight family members narrowly avoided a plunge into the Muskingum River when steering gear broke on their White Steamer after leaving the Coshocton county fair. The car struck a log, stopping on the riverbank about six fifteen, with injuries to Miss Fannie Davis and others frightened but unharmed.
Willis J. Bryan denounces Roosevelt from the same Knox college platform taft used, accusing the Taft campaign of injustice to labor and praising Lincoln Douglas style debates. The crowd cheered as the platform address covered justice and reform while naming several local workers and officials. A court-appointed referee will review the third report in the McNaughton vs. Coshoc ton Sign and Novelty Co case.
The 80 foot by 13 foot barge named the OmAnnetta, a seventy ton state boat, was launched near Navarre to haul timbers along an eighty mile stretch from Navarre to Dresden. State Superintendent Geidel presided, with Albert Shoman aiding, as a companion boat nears completion in Akron. Two dredges are under construction for canal work, and the launch involved three rows of teethlike straps, wooden plugs, and careful calking to set the boat into the canal.
Wedding details given for Miss Hudstey and Barnet Barnes at the home of Rev Hamilton. The event is noted among local society circles, with mentions of community figures and a Bedford connection.
The death of Thos Stroule in Washington is reported after a seven year struggle with illness. He never married and lived with his mother Mrs Stehowed Stroule. He is survived by a brother, Jon Stroule of Cooperdale.
Advertisements warn against mercury based catarrh remedies and tout Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio as a safe internal treatment. The notice cautions buyers to ensure authenticity and mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
A man led by a colored suspect to a hidden horse barn on Thursday afternoon stole a watch and money from John McMillan of Pennsylvania after gaining his trust. McMillan described the incident to Mayor Hamilton and officers traced the suspect Edward Miepig, who was confined for a hearing. The exact amount stolen remains undetermined. the suspect wore a covered face and valuable timepieces were involved.
A famed Japanese magician Teniche is said to be mesmerized by Sade chi during a performance. A junior troupe member Badechi pockets 20 yen from a master’s purse, while Nick Longworth, assistant for papato law, fails to reach the country line fire. Nick faces a muzzle for part of the campaign as autumn weather looms and warns of coming risk.
A damaged OCR entry shows scattered dates and monetary figures including April 2 and August 18 1908 with various numbers such as 336 815 and 29 bees plus references to business start dates. The text lacks coherent context and identifiable events or entities.
David Hosfelt, aged a year 10 months and 2 days, died at his home on South Sixth Street Thursday night after a long illness. A former street commissioner of Coshocton, he had lived there since moving from Birds Run in Guernsey County. Survived by his wife and five children, plus several siblings, he was a devout Christian and active in the Methodist Episcopal church.
The report claims election validity is questioned due to alleged advertising proclamations technicalities. Donley of the dirt forces rejects the claim, citing guidance from Wayne Wheeler of the Anti-Baloon League. Prosecutor McDowell says proper precautions were followed in all preliminaries.
The county commission approved a bond of 5000 dollars for Eden Valley Coal Company to cover the handling and storage of explosives at the mine. The action formalizes safeguards required by law and ensures financial responsibility for potential risks.
Chonl Dever, a county man and two term county commissioner on the bond, died early morning at the hospital aged 52. He served as a Democrat in public office and was a member of the Masons and Knights of Wythe. He survived by his wife and one daughter.
West Carlisle October 8. The font Tiber of any Jeetare epipe at the Diace will be given by Sidney Tandon of the Colt Lyceum Bureau of Cleveland at the M E church Saturday evening. Mr and Mrs A Ve Raback are visiting friends at Newark HW. OB Miller was in Coshocton Monday. Mr and Mrs Gen Tower of toveland were guests of take Hives at this place a few days of heat week. Anderson McCurdy and daughter one were in Asheville Saturday. There will be preaching service at Me M B G church Sunday for tig Get. Wit wt 10:30. DeWitts Carbolized Hazel Salve advertised. Sold by C B Anderson, Coshocton, C M Vengesce, Roscos. The "sere and yellow" bib coming down off its perch.
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