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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1908
Page
7
A farmhand named Phillipa Humphries, 50, was killed near Tiverton when a wagon loaded with corn ran away after the end gate failed. He toppled from the wagon and the vehicle passed over his head and neck, breaking the spinal column and crushing the back of the head. he died within minutes.
Judge R. M. Voorhees of Cashowton, Democratic candidate for Circuit Judge of the Fifth Judicial Circuit, a Civil War veteran and eminent Ohio lawyer, is highlighted for his long career and trusted courtroom temperament. The article traces his early life, education, service, and rise in the legal profession.
William Grassbaugh, 38, formerly of Tiverton and now of Urbana, Ohio, was among four seriously hurt when a milk wagon was struck by a traction car a quarter mile south of Urbana. The accident left Grassbaugh unconscious with severe injuries. others escaped with bruises or minor injuries.
An obituary note reports the death of Bies while visiting his daughter. It mentions multiple family members and references long illness. Nine children are listed as surviving, all married, with unclear surrounding details.
An advertisement for Kodol for dyspepsia and indigestion touts it as resembling healthy stomach juice, starting digestion immediately. It claims to digest food and improve enjoyment, promoting thorough digestion for strength and health and stating Kodol rests the stomach by doing its work naturally. Prepared by E G DeWitt Co. of Chicago with distributor mentions in Coshocton and Roscoe.
The notice urges voters to mark the circle under the rooster for Bryan on the Democratic ticket in Ohio to count all 23 electors. It warns that marking the left of each elector or only the first elector will invalidate the ballot and produce only one twenty third of a vote.
At a meeting of Congregationalists in Coshocton the community outlined forming a Law and Order League to enforce temperance laws after Thursday's option victory. A fund of 5000 to 10000 dollars would back prosecutions, secret bank deposits planned, and rewards offered for bootlegging evidence. H M Vail was empowered to appoint a five member committee to organize the body.
A partisan letter claims Republicans rely on fraud and trickery to elect Taft. It accuses party workers of manipulation, endorsements from a Democratic paper, and coercion to sway voters. The piece notes a Democratic shift and cites John M. Adams visiting Hagans in the Panhandle, purchasing Texas cattle for resale.
Advocates push for higher state appropriation to improve highways and reduce burdens on counties. The Good Roads Association of Ohio notes current law distributes 440000 statewide, about 5000 per county, urging voters to pressure representatives to favor a larger State share for faster road improvements.
The Ohio Grand Lodge of Masons closes its centennial events with the election of officers. Cleveland is chosen for the next convention on the third Wednesday in October THs. Newly elected officers include Master Hoskinson of Zavenville as deputy, Perry of Jefferson as junior grand master, Kis sell of Springfield as senior grand warden, Gut ten of Toledo as junior grand warden, Bromwell of Claeln nan as grand secretary, Rickey of Combis as grand treasurer, Hickok of Delaware as grand chaplin, and Hamilton of Washington D. H. as grand orator. Additional posts include marshal Fogle of tima and baker Ru T. Baker of Greenville among others.
The Peoples Banking and Trust Co of Coshocton shows growth in deposits per State Banking Department reports. Dates range from Sept 19 1903 to Aug 18 1908 with balances rising from 82,469.72 to 375,274.91. Officers KL Rue president and George M Gray vice president cashier R H Mills.
The Age rails at Taft’s expected weak showing in Holmes County yet predicts a broader county vote near even. The piece mocks Rooseveltism, hints at party divisions, and notes election fever with a Democrat sweep forecast for Ohio on November 3rd.
Strasburg October 26 The Patrona of Industry officers plan to revive interest in the farm organization during the coming year and aim to hold a large meeting at the annual convention in Strasburg next year. The state convention was completed last evening with the old officers reelected. about thirty members attended. Officers include President Chattea Scholes Muskingum County Vice President W F Layrick Noble County Secretary J W Eisen Muskingum County Trustees E L Roe Muskingum County D L Laughlin Coshocton County B EB Juney Muskingum County.
County Democratic meetings list speakers Jas H Boyd of Toledo and W 3 Merrell of Coshocton Isleta Oct 27 and 29 with judges Mint and McDowell among presenters Two democrats rumored to back Taft due to Roosevelt cabinet ties includes mention of potential federal office support A coal chute accident injures a worker near Fredneewes with unknown full details and unknown date
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