Johnson speaks on Shiloh battlefield on federalism risk
Minnesota Governor John A. Johnson delivers a dedicatory address at the Shiloh battlefield Minnesota monument on April 16. He warns of federal overreach after recent Supreme Court rail cases and urges preservation of state rights and a balanced three-branch government. He cites liberty eras from Europe to America and calls for equal opportunity and limited central power.
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John A. Johnson
Minnesota
Minnesota Monument
Shiloh
Supreme Court
North Carolina
Gov. Johnson
Commonwealth of Minnesota
Danube
Baltic
Rome
United States
America
Women and Kidney Trouble Target Both Genders
An old newspaper ad promotes Swamp Root as a universal remedy for kidney and bladder issues. It stresses that women and men suffer alike, claims improved mood and vigor after use, and invites readers to request a free sample while noting the product’s availability in small bottle sizes.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Swamp-Root
Obituary of Mrs. Wm. H. Clark of Knox Township
Mrs. Margaret Morrison Clark born February 18 1818 in County Derry Ireland died April 5 1908 in Knox township Guernsey County Ohio at age 90 years 1 month 17 days She married Wm H Clark February 11 1840 They had eleven children with four deceased and lives include John N George Wm McConnell Rev J H in Texas Mrs John Hurrell New Concord Mary E Mattie and many grandchildren and great grandchildren A longtime church member she valued Sabbath observance and hospitality Her funeral was held with Rev J S McMunn and Rev J T Campbell speaking of her life and memory.
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Wm. H. Clark
County Derry
Ireland
Knox Township
Guernsey County
Ohio
Margaret Morrison
America
Belmont County
Cambridge
Morrison Farm
Wm. H. Bell
Samuel M
John B. Leeper
Hugh
John N
George
Wm. McConnell
J. H
Rockford
Texas
John Hurrell
New Concord
Mary E
Mattie
Church
Mount Hermon WU. P
Mother Clark
J. S. McMunn
J. T. Campbell
Open campaign to start in Guernsey county April 20
Hon Oliver W Stewart of Chicago a temperance speaker will tour Guernsey county with an open date on April 20 and address the public under the W C T U banner. The county local option election is planned for September with Cambridge saloon terms expiring soon.
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Guernsey County
Oliver W. Stewart
Chicago
Stewart
Cambridge
Denison President Dr Hunt to preach in London and at Chicago
Granville Ohio April 10 Dr Emory W Hunt president of Denison University will preach at a London pulpit during summer vacation and speak at Chicago University on May 17 and 24 He attends the Northern Baptist Convention in Oklahoma City and will deliver the McMaster University baccalaureate in Toronto May 12 He sails for London with Mrs Hunt and his brother J H Hunt and wife of New York City for August preaching and return.
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Toronto
Dr. Hunt
Abbey Road Baptist Church
London
Hunt
J. H. Hunt
New York City
Will Reorganize Sabbath School Meeting Near Tyner Station
Mr. P. R. Van Blarcom of the American Sunday School Union will speak at Salt Fork school house near Tyner station next Sunday at 10 o clock in the morning about Sunday school work. After the meeting the Sunday school will be reorganized. J A Troette has been granted an original pension of 12 dollars per month dating from January 23 1908.
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P. R. van Blarcom
American Sunday School Union
Salt Fork
Tyner Station
J.A. Troette, Esq
Byesville Post Office Seeks Second Mail Carrier
Postmaster C. R. Austin of Byesville is pressing to hire an extra mail carrier for free delivery. The Byesville post office currently operates with one rural free delivery carrier, highlighting service expansion needs.
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C. R. Austin
Byesville
R. F. D. Iarrier
Another Oil and Gas Company Forming in Ohio
Cambridge and Guernsey County residents plan to organize a new oil and gas company with $10,000 capital. Barnes says 5000 acres leased, stock at ten dollars per share with a ten share limit per holder, and Mark Ailender of Alexander Virginia hired to drill wells. Territory between Oldham's Station and the Warden farm showing promising indications.
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Barnes
Cambridge
Guernsey County
Oldham
Warden Farm
Gale
Mark Ailender
Alexander
W. Va
Morris Couple Plans Midwest Visit After Cambridge Trip
Mr and Mrs Isaac Morris of Clay avenue South Cambridge depart for Cincinnati to visit friends then tour Marietta Parkersburg and Wheeling before returning home.
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Isaac Morris
Clay Avenue
South
Cambridge
Cincinnati
Marietta
Parkersburg
Wheeling
Court House News Common Pleas Summary
Court notes include Mike Stojak versus Morris Coal Co for damages 3000 with Weiss and Carnes representing plaintiff. Probate Court reports James L. Barnett of Richland Township committed to the state hospital for insanity in Columbus. New case Grover C. Oakley versus Cambridge Power Light and Traction Co damages 20000 with J H Mackey for plaintiff. Marriage licenses issued for John B. Norman and Edna F. Gruier of Cambridge Ohio.
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Common Pleas
Mike Stojak
The
Morris Coal Co
Weiss & Carnes
James L. Barnett
Richland Township
State Hospital For Insane
Columbus
Common Pleas Court
Grover C. Oakley
Cambridge Power, Light and Traction Co
J. H. Mackey
John B. Norman
Edna F. Grudier
Cambridge, Ohio
Ohio Legislature Passes Wertz Coal Inspection Plan
The Wertz bill to inspect every Ohio coal mine at least once every three months wins senate approval after house passage. It creates ten districts with ten district inspectors and adds cage hoisting regulations. The Woods anti bootleg bill advances. non medical healing regulation rejected. amateur base ball on Sundays defeated. C O D liquor sales restricted under county option law.
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Columbus
Ohio
Wertz
Senate
House
Smith
Blake Gets Life Sentence In Mother’s Hammer Kill
Grover Blake pleaded guilty to killing his mother with a hammer in Anderson Indiana on March 21 for robbery and was sentenced to life in the penitentiary.
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Blake
Anderson
Ind
Grover Blake
New Coal Co Incorporates in Cambridge Ohio
The Clinton Coal and Mine Company of Cambridge Ohio is incorporated with 82000? capital stock. J H Mackey A L Stevens E D Shively G D Dugan and W P Devore act for West Virginia and other investors who plan to form a group within days. They have acquired coal lands near Byesville and will open several new mines in the coming summer.
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Clinton Coal and Mine Company
Cambridge
Ohio
J. H. Mackey
A. L. Stevens
E. D. Shively
G. D. Dugan
W. P. Devore
West Virginia
Byesville
Sheriff Burns In Cell Fire With Insane Tailor
Akron April 10. Sheriff Stein and two deputies were seriously burned while confronting Joseph Persenian an insane tailor who set fire to his cell bedding and refused to leave. Twenty five prisoners nearly suffocated before flames were subdued.
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Akron
Stein
Jos. Persenian
Mrs Rowles and Daughters Visit New Concord
Mrs H T Rowles and her daughters Miss Adda and Mrs J H Dunlap spent the day in New Concord visiting and touring local sites.
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H. T. Rowles
Adda
J. H. Dunlap
New Concord
Hughes Seeks Public Backing After Anti-Gambling Defeat
In Albany on April 10 Governor Hughes escalates the anti-racetrack betting fight. A special message to both houses declares the senate vote not end the issue and signals a possible May 12 Niagara Orleans special election and May 11 extraordinary session. Mass meetings will gauge public sentiment, with Albany hosting one to press supporters and invite Senator Grattan to explain his position.
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Albany
N. Y
Senate
Hughes
Niagara-Orleans
Franchot
Niagara Falls
Wample
Saratoga Springs
Grattan
Albany and Schoharie
Cassidy and
Gilchrist
Ads Cremated in Burning Tenement
Two boys ages 4 and 3 were cremated in a fire that destroyed their tenement in New York. Their parents were badly burned while saving two other children.
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New York
Willie Chesner
Solomon Chesner
McKinley Re-elected Guard at State Penitentiary
The board of penitentiary managers met in Columbus and re elected O B Gould warden. Harry S Ogle from Noble was chosen superintendent of state shop. W E McKinley was re elected guard for Guernsey county.
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Board of Penitentiary Managers
Columbus
O. B. Gould
Harry 5S. Ogle
Noble
Guernsey County
W. E. McKinley
Blackberry Harvest Prospects Look Promising This Year
Local reports indicate a strong blackberry crop ahead with favorable growing conditions and expected higher yields. Farmers anticipate solid demand from markets and scrambling supply for fresh berries across the region.
Post Office Route Change Sought by Antrim Patrons
Antrim patrons urge rural route mail delivery via Salesville and Cambridge to shorten transit time. Citizens hope to secure direct mail from Cambridge several hours sooner than current Freeport route.
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Antrim
Salesville
Freeport
Cambridge
Local Notices and Moves Across Town
Love City residents update household plans with Mrs Mont Timms moving to a new home with her father Joseph Todd on West street. Emerson Lowry farm sold to Jesse Kuhn for 5500 dollars. Klondyke mine slope collapse damages dam must be repaired over several days. Mrs William Elswick and daughter Daisy visiting Charleston W V. Grant Hartup receives new potato samples from Wooster for culture and testing. Arthur Cochran relocates to Cambridge area with family. Satterthwait tops bid for 6000 school bonds paying 225 premium. building bids to be asked and work to start after school term ends. Prof Brokaw’s son injured by wheel, not breaking bone. Rev George Copeland preaches at Presbyterian church and visits Cambridge on business. Manuel LaFollette delivers 400 dollar team of horses to George Hutchinson of Cambridge.
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Mont. Timms
Bridge
Joseph Todd
West Street
Emerson Lowry
Jesse Kuhn
Klondyke Mines
William Elswick
Daisy
Charleston
W. Va
Wooster
Grant Hartup
Arthur Cochran
Cambridge
G. H. Satterthwait
Brokaw
Potts
George Copeland
Antrim
Presbyterian Church
Manuel LaFollette
George Hutchinson
SISTER APPOINTMENTS AT GUERNSEY COUNTY TOLL GATES
Guernsey county commissioners accepted I Y Davis resignation as toll gate keeper at No 4 on the National road near Middlebourne effective May 5. Milne and Mary Marlow appointed as toll gate keepers. New viewers for the John Wilhelm road petition include W K Cowden George J Brown and T M Hathaway. A joint meeting with Cambridge township trustees and the city council is set for Friday April 17 to discuss paving North Eighth Street and access to Northwood cemetery.
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Guernsey
I. Y. Davis
Middlebourne
Misses Milne
Mary Marlow
John Wilhelm
B. Y. Davids
Mr. Davids
W. K. Cowden
George J. Brown
T. M. Hathaway
Cambridge Township
North Eighth Street
Northwood Cemetery
Administrator's Sale of Cambridge Property In 1908
By order of sale of Guernsey County Probate Court, Frances Roberts as administratrix offers property at 333 South Seventh Street Cambridge Ohio, Lot 204 Carson's Addition, appraised at 2000, sale to be held at the courthouse on April 25 1908 at 1 PM, cash terms.
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Robert C. Roberts
Guernsey County
Ohio
Court House
Colck P
Guernsey
Cambridge
Carson
Frances Roberts
South Seventh Street
Robt. T. Scott
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Abraham Lincoln
Republic
Republic of
Union
W. Stewart
Denison Univ
Another Oil and Gas CO
Court House News
Probate Court
Anna M. Gunn
Chas. R. Gunn
Sale
NEW Coal CO
IS Incorporates
Rouses
New York State
McKinley
Ayer
J.C. Ayer Co
Lowell
Mass
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