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Newspaper
Cambridge City Tribune
Location
Cambridge City, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1906
Page
2
The Tribune reports Rev. Kuhn of Richmond was nominated by acclamation at the Greenfield Democratic convention. It characterizes the gathering as tame and Bryan in spirit but lacking vigor and dash.
Arthur Pue Gorman, who started as a Senate page and rose to Maryland’s senior senator, was famed for widespread influence in politics and a disciplined home life. He was a spoils man in politics but exemplary in his domestic relations.
Hartford City resident E D Moffett frames a bill for the next Indiana Legislature to curb delinquent tax penalties He argues 20 percent penalties are unjust and that five percent interest is excessive He contends the burden falls on the poor and that the measure is the best of its kind yet presented to state legal authorities.
Local residents and guests visited relatives from Cambridge City, Indianapolis, Richmond, and other towns. Memorial Day services were held at the church with Rev Hawley delivering the address and the Bentonville juvenile band performing as about 1500 people attended.
Memorial services in Germantown attracted a crowd beyond the Evangelical church capacity. Prof. F L Torrence led the program and Roscoe E Kirkman of Richmond gave a stirring address. Flowers were laid on soldiers and Odd Fellows graves in a moving procession to cemeteries. Local visitors included Miss Matilda Laudig and Mr Cora Snyder along with others from Indianapolis Rushville and Tipton.
Milton notes report Ruth Campbell ill with measles and many residents visiting relatives in Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky. The town hosts church services, ball games, a district Epworth League event, farewells and weddings, plus local trade and residence updates.
The article argues dairy cows are valued by milk output and profitability rather than price, urging farmers to prioritize cows yielding 250 pounds of butter annually or more. It stresses testing milk, culling underperformers, and best practices for calf rearing and overall herd management.
Mra Taylor is in poor health. Mrs. Oliver Morris visited in Muncie last week. John Wise of Centerville visited friends there last week. Diner improvements noted. A Methodist camp meeting will be held during the last ten days of July. Rev J W Caldwell suffered a severe malarial attack last week. Mrs. Harriet Carpenter of German town visited daughter Mrs. Jas Morris last week. Bishop Floyd and Rev Oler attended a ministerial association at Van Buren all last week. Mrs. Sarah Demree left Wednesday to visit sister Libbie Sayner at Lorain Ohio. U B church members drove to Micajah Henley’s Saturday evening. Memorial day observed with participation by former residents. Norton Wilson, 15, has gone to Phoenix Arizona to begin life. Thomas Henby and Elma attended Sunday school conference of the Friends society in Lewisville Saturday. Musical by Mr. and Mrs. Lough at the Champ home last night well attended. Ruth Morris planned a surprise birthday for her father. A large crowd attended and enjoyed the event.
Memorial day blaze devastates St. Mary's Catholic Church and its contents. The fire started in the parsonage barn. The church priced at $38,000 carried a newly cleared debt while insurance coverage was almost nonexistent.
Wayne county trustees met at the county superintendent's office and filed requisitions for school books for 1906. In book exchanges an old speller plus 7 cents will swap for a new one, and an old physiology plus 25 cents will swap for a new physiology. Histories and grammars are not exchanged.
A store pledges friendly customer relations and mutual benefit as it promotes a program of giving presents to customers. It invites new customers to join, promises pleasant shopping, and offers a free premium catalogue to encourage frequent visits.
A historical report shows enrollment and attendance figures for Cambridge City High School over twelve years, noting a rise from 56 to 84 in enrollment and attendance from 45.5 to 72.4. It lists district tax rates, tuition costs, and total school expenditures, along with incidental costs for fuel, supplies, and salaries of trustees.
Describes a summer travel option on the River St Lawrence with stops at Thousand Islands Rapids Montreal Tadousac and Saguenay River. Advertises illustrated guide Niagara to the Sea and requests 6e postage to H Foster Chaffee and Thos Henry managers for details.
A special Summer School at Earlham College Richmond Indiana covers Grammar Physiology History Arithmetic and Reading with expert instructors. Tuition five dollars for all subjects for six weeks. Summer term starts June 19. For details contact President Kelly. Also a free booklet promotes Minnesota pine country resorts and the Kah be boon o kayak tale sent by W H Gem mell Minnesota and International Railway St Paul Minnesota.
Advertises summer trips via Wisconsin Central Railway to Waukesha Waupaca Fifield and other resorts. Promotes a beautifully illustrated Summer Book detailing how when where to go and costs. Free on application to Jas C Pond G P A Milwaukee Wis.
The Cambridge City Lumber Co. files a complaint in Wayne Circuit Court to foreclose a mechanics lien against Chas E Miller and Jno C Miller guardians of Chas F Miller. Defendants not residents of Indiana are notified to appear by August 6, 1906, or the bill will be heard in their absence. Court seal and clerk signatures recorded.
Matt Shew announces an application to the Wayne County Board of Commissioners for a license to sell intoxicating liquors in a front ground-floor room of a two story brick building on lot 6, block 4, ward 3, Cambridge City Indiana. The premises face Mating Street and lie west of the river and south of the National Road.
Martin L. Young announces to Jackson township voters in Wayne county Indiana a plan to apply for a license to sell intoxicating liquors by the drink in a front ground-floor room of a three story brick building on Main Street in Cambridge City. He claims continuous residence of ninety days, ownership, age over 21, and good character as required by law, with the establishment positioned on West division of lot 4 block 3 ward 2.
Big Four routes west northwest south southeast and return trips offered at low rates on sale the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Cities listed include San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Mexico City Buffalo Peru Winona Lake Marion and St Louis. Tickets valid June through July with varied sale dates and cities. Apply to nearest Big Four agent H J Rhein Gen Pass Agent Cincinnati.
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