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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1908
Page
7
An advertisement touts a planthropist offering thorough examination and medical advice for weak lungs and various ailments. It claims 30 years of experience, promises quick cures with a new system, and offers chemical and microce analysis by mail. A fee is charged for consultation and diagnosis. address given is 16 Gabard Place.
Newcomerstown records a 55 year old farmer dying of apoplexy while driving through town. He was found kneeling in his buggy and collapsed when lifted. Survived by a wife and three children.
Willis J. Abbot reports growing Democratic momentum across four states led by Sargon’s coalition and reformists. He notes unity with Stevensen for governor in New York reshaping ballots, predicts Democratic gains in the West, comments on German voting blocs, and highlights debates over bank deposit guarantees and tariff politics shaping the 1892 campaign.
In a column reflecting early 20th century debate, concerns rise that Wall Street bankers are consolidating state banks into a nationwide chain controlled by metropolitan interests. The piece argues Western depositors want local banks to keep funds at home, while Chicago finance channels money to New York for speculation.
A district plenary address recounts a playful tale of a Dutchman challenged to drink a wooden pail of beer. He bets he can do it and, after a brief pause, returns claiming he will. The crowd laughs as the boss asks for the amount to drink and the Dutchman confirms he will do it. Also noted are marriage licenses for multiple couples with officiating clergy listed and local details.
In West Bedford on Sept. 3, Nellie Orr a music teacher announces a recital for Saturday evening Sept. 5. Mrs Lettie Miller and her Newark niece visited their grandmother Mrs Charlotte Hughes. Mr and Mrs Latene Hains with Evert and Mina Adame spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Albert Kretcher near Trinway. Mr and Mrs Fishy Leage visited the Warnaw Route 2 family Sunday. Young men of Jackson Township mention Miss Lautinda Dwikings as a talent at the event.
Washington announces a new decree allowing mail carriers to avoid exposing themselves to vicious dogs. Carriers may refuse to enter premises with dangerous dogs and can deliver mail at the street or at the dog owner’s residence. Residents are urged to control pets to ensure timely mail delivery.
Fragments show a testimonial oath by Frank J. Cheney of Cheney Co Toledo promising a reward for catarrh cure. Notary A W Gleason notes date December 6, 1886. The ad claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures through internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and sells via druggists.
Postal authorities announce from Washington that the U S Great Britain postal treaty goes into effect October 1 aimed at parity. Under the agreement letters to England from the United States will cost the same as domestic mail with a two cent rate for standard letters, replacing the prior five and ten cent scales.
Mrs. R. H. Harris spent Saturday and Sunday in Conesville. Miss Ethel Foster visits Roscoe to stay with sister Mrs. Tom Wilson. Mrs. Becca Richison of Coshucton visited Mrs. S. J. Richison and daughters. Ruth Markley and Ruth Markley return from five weeks in Cleveland and Akron. Margaret Day and Verne Mohler were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Lennon at the Infirmary.
The readable fragments describe a wet busy scene and note the absence of clear names or events. No identifiable people, organizations, places, dates, or outcomes are present to anchor a factual summary.
A compiled notice lists transfers across multiple townships including Bedford Adams and Coshocton with prices ranging from 1.00 to 5255.00. Names such as W. O. McCurdy, 8. B. Miller, Katie Warrett, George W. McPherson, and others appear with parcel details and sums, detailing quit claims and buyer, seller, and location specifics throughout the region.
Fragmentary report notes claims about Dr. King’s New Life Pills and their supposed effectiveness. Quoted comments reference Harrisville Minnesota and others, with unclear product names and stray prices.
A farmer living near Six Mile Hat in West Bedford sustained a major loss after a fire swept through the property. Firefighters arrived and eventually extinguished the flames, though substantial damage occurred before control was gained. Investigations into the cause are expected to follow.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions names and phrases but lacks readable events or context. No clear actions, places, dates, or outcomes emerge to summarize into a coherent news item.
Local notes describe preaching at the Presbyterian church this evening and a lineup of visiting relatives from Perryton, Portytom, Rocky Fork, and Coshocton area towns. Families including Cullison, Towvercot, Gee Gantt, and Howell also appear among extended visits and upcoming schooling plans.
Word from the household of Mrs Joseph Gravatt notes her serious illness and tuberculosis. Mr Gravatt is a lecturer at Coskeden, and the family hopes for a better outcome as Mrs Gravatt’s condition is described as critical.
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