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Newspaper
Cambridge City Tribune
Location
Cambridge City, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1908
Page
2
The Tribune announces its Cambridge City Indiana publication specifics with editor and postal registration notes indicating Second Class Matter status.
Across the nation supporters condemn Bryan while Oklahoma enters the blue field on July 4. Denver hosts a small Bryan gathering with low attendance and little excitement. Eaton Ohio marks a grand homecoming July 2 to 4, praised for lavish decoration and civic effort led by Chas. B. Cokefair of the Commercial Club.
Voters in Wayne County express doubt about the proposed voting machine. Board of county commissioners considers the machine, but opposition centers on its incomplete development and high cost.
In a recent interview the two influential brew ers Albert Leiber of Indianapolis and Crawford Fairbanks of Terre Haute predict a Democratic state ticket victory by about 20 000 in Indiana. They remain non commital on the national ticket. The main battle will focus on the governor and state legislature with a keen, extended contest through November.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wharton spend Monday in Indianapolis. Several residents visit kin in Marion and Cincinnati while others plan meetings in Greenfield and Muncie. A public sale of household goods is set for Saturday in Daviess county. The Wayne County picnic honors veterans at Jackson Park with officer elections while a Fish Protective Association forms in Shelby County. A Centerville death ends the life of Vashti Jackson, and a humorous Illinois note wheels through groceries and crossing legs link to appendicitis. A Sulphur Springs home wedding unites Mabel Carolyn Hays and W. Pha Young with Clover canopy ceremony.
Atlanta White Sox defeated the home club 4 to 1 on Saturday and 6 to 2 on Sunday amid strong pitching by Cox and Tick Connor. Umpire Gear praised Cox as a top twirler. Little Giants split with Richmond Nationals 6 to 2 and Milton 4 to 0, with Pritchard strong early before fading. Next, the Grays face Cicero and Little Giants meet New Lisbon in a 12 30 preliminary.
Local items report visitors from Richmond Battle Creek and Anderson visiting Lewisville families. A wedding at Rev Bills home unites Fred Dunlap and Phara Kirkham with guests I C Vickery present. A fireman on the Pennsylvania mail train suffered severe burns when his clothes caught fire as the engine cab burned. he jumped clear.
A roundup from Dublin notes Harvey Burr returning from Richmond for vacation and numerous visits among residents. Several families welcome visitors from Connersville Indianapolis Rushville Everton and Pittsburg. A seven year old boy, Earl Hatfield, suffered a leg fracture playing at Clarence Reid’s home and was hospitalized for care.
Miss Ruth Palmer visits Indianapolis for two weeks while Mrs. Sarah Reiser seeks further medical care there. Ed and Edna Binkley family spend the Fourth in Cincinnati. Oliver Hess and Walter Gethers travel from Indianapolis for a few days’ vacation. Chas Tout and Miss Margaret Rush visit Indianapolis on July 4. Mrs. Sarah Oldaker and Prof. E E Oldaker visit Lapel. Ida Scott and Anna Norman of New Castle visit Wickes family in Pennville. Charles Wickes returns from Gary to visit his parents. Rebecca J Myers sells her home to Frank Addleman, who will teach at Pennville next year. Frank Langdon acquitted of liquor charges. resumes business. Neighborly club meets at Mr. and Mrs. Ed Bertsch’s home on the Fourth with a large, well hosted dinner and patriotic spirit.
Multiple residents and visitors are listed across towns like Cadiz Brookville Richmond Indianapolis and Hamilton Ohio with updates on visits gatherings church services and family events. Notable items include Miss Effie Hubbell visiting Cadiz, L P Zeller in southern Indiana, Miss Lelia Paxson working in Chicago and Frank Izor traveling for Phoenix Horseshoe Company. Burial news and a parade of short community happenings fill the column.
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