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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1908
Page
5
Coroner and Dr. Pemerene concluded the sudden death of seventeen year old Melvilla Grant, daughter of Mrs. Wm. Grant, at West Locust Street, resulted from natural causes. Gastritis extended the stomach and pressed the heart, stopping its action.
W Walker, saloon owner on North Third Street, was bound over to the Grand Jury on a charge of shooting with intent to kill. He pleaded not guilty and posted a $1,000 bond. The incident followed a quarrel with a man named Sailor Bill at the saloon, with a .38 revolver fired toward William Taylor, the bullet lodging in the door. Taylor reported the event to police, leading to Walker's arrest by Chief Mapel and Officer Henkins.
The common pleas court reopened by Judge Nicholas ends two months ad journment. The Cashocton Polo Company gains ownership of the rink gate for 1100. Reports from the receiver will be filed soon. Several motions and entries follow including medical fees and various demurrers and petitions.
Miss Nellie Orr of West Bedford gave a delightful recital at Wert Bedford on Saturday evening before a large crowd. The program was well arranged and each number was enjoyed thoroughly. Orr, a talented musician, earned praise for the evening's performance.
Coshocton residents fear poplar roots clogging sewers. Engineer J A Hanlon cites Engineering News arguing roots originate inside sewer lines. Copperas water suggested as preventive. local test with nailed lath shows root blockage heavy but tree distance limits outside origin theory.
Judson Harmon, Democratic candidate for governor, states he will not be dictated by the Anti Saloon League or the Personal Liberty League. He asserts he serves the Democratic Party alone, notes liquor interests曾 backed previous governors, and warns voters against manipulated support while pledging to enforce laws if elected. The letter, dated September 3 from Charlevoix, Mich, emphasizes independence from interest groups and places responsibility on the will of the people.
The Coshocton MP church and residents rejoice as Rev. Stoke ly Fisher is reassigned by the conference to labor in Coshocton. Nearby appointments include C. BE Sheppard Cambridge E D Beck Newcomerstown J T Black West Lafayette and D C Coburn R Dean Zanesville along with others.
Conesville on September 6 reports Mr and Mrs Evin Darr spent last Sunday with their son Ralph Darr. Nellie Snelta visiting aunt Tillie Pailey in Columbus. Perry Darr of Rosbe spent a previous Sunday with Ralph Raktyne. Chas Kinney and Beastie Gertrete with Ele Vielted Mrs Eugene peti last Mon.
Extract from William J. Bryan's Feb 5 1908 speech to the Economic club of New York. He argues banks are sound but fear of suspensions prompts runs, advocates guaranteed deposits and stronger regulation, cites Kansas and Oklahoma actions as context. He envisions a system where deposits are protected to prevent bank runs.
A Columbus special reports the White Eyea Oil Company has been incorporated for 15000 by F R McKee R O Tooker E E Sprague Edward Hunter and Robert Kirk with Dr Hennell as member. The firm, organized about two years ago in Otsego field, now controls eight wells producing oil and gas with three hundred barrels monthly output. Separate notes describe Pennsylvania inspectors leasing land in Adams township to drill a test well in the near future on farms of David Roshing or William Lecraft, and W B La Point of Butler Pa leasing 1500 acres in Madison township to drill multiple test wells along Symmes Creek from Geo G King to Samuel Keyes Sr.
James McCormick and Thomas Coneybeer sought shelter in James Robinson’s barn on West Lafayette Road as a severe storm lashed the county. A bolt of lightning struck the hay mow, rendering both men unconscious. They recovered, with McCormick returning home by milk wagon and Coneybeer taken to his sister’s. Several buildings suffered damage, including a burned barn, a blown chimney, and a damaged stack at the tee Company plant. Many telegraph and telephone lines were out, with repairs continuing into midweek.
In Coshocton County J W Cassingham named administrator of Lydia Jane Jarrett estate. First and final accounts filed in Benedict Graesbaugh estate and in guardianship of Laura A Finley minor. Open until Monday September fourteenth. Local education board defers opening of school one week. A partition suit Saturday afternoon in common pleas court by Solomon Dichler et al seeks one third of a thirty acre tract.
J Parker Platt of Cameron Mo former G A R commander visited Linton township with Major T J Platt Wear Lafayette and Joe H Platt Plainfield. They reunited with their brother Sergeant Allen H Platt after over 50 years apart. They dined at Standen hotel and recalled childhood days. Watt planned to stay about 30 days visiting old scenes and kin.
The Robinson farm four miles southeast of the city, a 181 acre property known as the Robinson turn, is at issue in a quieting title suit brought by Pomerene and Pomerene. The case appears in a late Saturday court filing with details of the land and parties.
Twenty five head of Vermont Jersey cows with high butter fat and strong milking ability. Cows tested by neighbors and satisfy buyers. Includes 10 fresh cows with calves, 10 springers, 6 registered papers, 10 yearling steers. Sale begins at 1 o clock p m.
Mrs Geo Wilh died at her Willow Brook home on Saturday at age near seventy. Her funeral was held Monday at two o clock at the Christian church with many friends distressed by the loss. She is survived by her husband and a daughter Miss Ett Wright, long associated with local families.
Plainfield notes travel and job changes for residents including Winsham Vanelssing and Tom Marva. Socials at Mel Cune and Porter households, church events, a two month school start delay, and upcoming Ostaemo oil men's picnic attract Plainfield locals. Reverend changes announced with Rev Piller to become pastor.
The county commissioners at their Wednesday session approved a contract with W L McKee for replacing a bridge on the Chemey Jamde Pike at a rate of $2.06 per cubic yard foot.
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