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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1908
Page
4
Fragmentary newspaper masthead from Cambridge edition listing editor Amos and business manager T. E. Amos. Indicates price and payment note and mentions office location and issue date a Thursday in April 190s.
The Democratic State Central Committee declares the Ohio convention to nominate state officers will convene in Columbus May 5 and 6 1908. Delegates are apportioned by county based on Pattison votes from 1905 with arrangements for primaries or conventions and county notices. Temporary officers include Chairman Edward H. Moore and Secretary Benjamin F F Gayman.
Notice from the Guernsey County Democratic Central Committee calls qualified electors to meet at regular voting places on Saturday June 6 1908 between 2 and 6 pm or as advertised to hold primaries and elect delegates and alternates for a county convention in Cambridge on Tuesday June 9 1908 at 11 am. It also selects central committeemen to represent each precinct with 37 total delegates and alternates allocated by votes for Governor Pattison in 1905. Delegates listed by precinct include Adams Lyesville Cambridge and others with varied allocations.
Admiral Robley D. Evans has recovered enough to expect joining the fleet at Monterey when it reaches there. This news pleases Americans.
Mayor Tom L. Johnson’s seven year push for a three cent streetcar fare appears nearly won as a new agreement among Cleveland street railway companies settles the dispute. He remains persistent and progressive in public transport reform.
Delegates to the Democratic State Convention for Noble County are J A Okey C O Dye W W Ackley W J Shively and David Wheeler with alternates Jos W Jones Joe Ryan L R Smith E M Johnson Minor Hazard. To the senatorial convention ninth fourteenth district are S Cunningham W M Porter Jos Ryan Jos W Jones and J R Keenan.
The 1908 elections will lack the prior spectacle of Princess Alice and will focus voters on men and measures from an independent viewpoint. No race will be a sure thing as uncertainty and surprises are expected in unexpected places.
Saturday primaries selected delegates to the Democratic State Convention with Hudson Harmon seen as practically assured for governor. Morgan county backs Pomerone of Canton. Campbell leads for U S Senator endorsement. No opposition yet to Geo White for Congress or J P Mahaffey for State Senator.
The piece argues that federal office holders led by the President agitate discontent among citizens who see it as an overreach of independence to choose their own candidates. It notes long standing opposition to such dictation and predicts Taft’s nomination may be helped by elite backing but hurts him with voters.
Preparations are complete for Ohio's Democratic State Convention on May 6 with a large turnout expected beyond delegates and alternates. The event promises spirited contests and an era of strong candidates, featuring officers including temporary chairman Edward H. Moore of Youngstown and secretary nominees B K Gayman Canal Winchester and W A Gold Tuscarawas with assistants, plus sergeant at arms Bert S. Bartlow Hamilton and chaplain Rev Paul F. Hein Valley Crossing.
In Noble county a drive to make Hon. Chris McKee one of two nominees for state senator in the Ninth Fourteenth district gains momentum. The district leans Republican but McKee’s popularity and personal ties give him a solid chance despite the party balance.
The naval department proposes experiments using a monitor as a target for several ships to test gun efficiency. If the monitor is destroyed, it would prove the other ships’ effectiveness. Possible continuation with a battleship as the target, though costly, could be seen as sport by supporters.
Belmont County politics show rising disaffection as the Belmont Trades and Labor Assembly votes 4 to 1 for an Independent Labor ticket with 92 locals registering support. A labor congress mass meeting will launch the ticket by legal forms, and a similar shift may appear in Guernsey.
The senate denies the president's bid for four new battleships by a large majority. Two ships will be ordered, a move seen as a possible win for Rosevelt as public opinion holds one may suffice. Battleships are costly with ongoing upkeep and rapid obsolescence. The Hague Tribunal faith appears to wane as war sentiment rises.
The Grangers statewide largely supported Initiative and Referendum but faced deaf ears in the Ohio House. They oppose Rose bill shifts of the state fair to a governor appointed political machine and oppose radical fertilizer and quadrennial real estate appraisals. A critic warns true value taxation would push many farmers homeowners and business property owners into bankruptcy.
H B Williams San dusky schools superintendent and state board of school examiners member seeks state school commissioner post. Former Cambridge schools superintendent, respected scholar. Legislative committee inquiry into examiners left Williams bright as a new dollar.
Minority leader in congress explains the Democratic filibuster and ties it to the campaign publicity bill the free list wood pulp and print paper and the anti injunction bill. He claims all are part of the President's program and cites roll calls as emphasis on GOP inaction.
Wm Taylor attended the U P Presbytery last week at Zanesville. For reliable yellow seed corn, contact 8 A Decker who has tested his seed and guarantees it will grow.
James Arbuckle a Byesville harness maker injured in a runaway near Pleasant City has recovered and left his home Monday evening.
Legal notice documents a proposed amendment to Ohio's constitution. It details section renumbering of Article II and sets reading and passage rules for bills, including governor approval, veto powers, and the timeline for enactment effective January 1, 1908. Official certification by Secretary of State Carmi A. Thompson accompanies the joint resolution adopted April 2, 1908.
Ohio adopts a joint resolution changing article twelve section 2 to allow a state and local tax system with exemptions for public property and certain schools. It outlines taxation powers, exemption rules, and a certified attestation by Secretary of State Carmi A. Thompson dated April 23, 1908.
May term calendar lists grand jury impanneling and motions on cases including Thomas C White vs C P L T Co and Kate Beymer vs B O R R Co. Divorces, indictments, and numerous civil suits scheduled May 4 through May 27 in Cambridge Ohio court.
The Rev. Abraham J. Rich oldest Methodist Episcopal minister in Pennsylvania died at 8 45 p m Friday night at his home 6202 Walnut Street East End in his ninety third year after almost seventy years in the ministry He preached in many churches across the Pittsburg East Ohio and West Virginia conferences He was born November 10 1815 in Guernsey County Ohio entered Pittsburg conference in 1838 He married Martha K Peebles in 1847 and leaves three children Abraham L Mrs George Kelleg and Mrs E W Tower Funeral arrangements not completed likely services Tuesday.
A February Wheeling meeting of the Tri-State Wool Growers Association passes a resolution condemning sisal or binder twine for tying wool. Wool tied with such twine will be rejected by manufacturers due to loose fibers and damage exceeding wool value. The letter urges farmers to use moderate twine and market wool neatly to protect Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania reputations.
North Salem Mrs. Jane Miller moved Tuesday to the Warnock farm. Charley Smit h moved from the farm to Mrs. Letta Neal's house near Seminary schoolhouse. Ira Lloyd spent last week in Cambridge on business. Wm. Wilson and wife of Birds Run visited their daughter Mrs. T. A. Mc Kim last Sunday. M. V. McKim Will Rose and Wm. Schwyhart of Kimbolton attended church here last Sunday. T. L. Mathews and wife visited Uhrichsville Dennison over Sunday. Isaiah Walters and wife of Bird's Run visited their daughter Mrs. Ira Lloyd last Sunday. Perry Smith visited friends in Coshocton last week. Harvey Moninger with East Liverpool queens ware company with his parents one night last week. Ella Cosby attended the closing of school at Bird's Run Tuesday. Clyde Mathews returned to Bird's Creek Wisconsin last Monday after visiting his parents. He has worked in a cheese factory there for five years. L. D. Carothers of Bird's Run was here last Monday looking after telephone interests. W. R. Mathews visited friends in Cambridge from Friday till Monday. John Alloway of Cambridge is with his aunt Mrs. Mary Hill.
Grand Ridge reports Mrs. Ingee Nichols remains very ill. Perry Jones and family visited over Sunday with Bob Jones of near Lore City. Mrs Floy Dugan of Winterset spent weekend with her parents here. Prof. W A Hunt of Cambridge was here last week attending to political affairs. Some local boys attended the Washington play Saturday night.
W L Curry, commissioner of soldiers claims in Columbus, outlines the new law increasing pensions for widows. Pensions under 12 dollars per month rise, and those at eight dollars monthly need not apply to the pension bureau. New papers will be sent via agencies as the law removes the 250 dollar annual income provision.
Clay Pike West Point school closes Wednesday. Wory Dyson closed a successful term at Kimbolton Friday. Milton Albin and wife of Hartford visited Mrs. Martin Dyson's the first of the week. Mrs. A. G. Heskett returned home from Lucas Friday. Miss Pearl Bugher of Blue Bell visited friends here Sunday. Mrs. Elizabeth Kackley, Mrs. F. M. Secrest and Miss Mabel Kelley visited J. M. Kackley Friday. Tillie Nicholson visiting friends at Lucas Ohio. Mrs. M. L. Hartley of West Wheeling Avenue returned from Columbus.
Cambridge resident J P Whitcraft recounts eight year relief from kidney trouble after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He cites irregular kidney action and lumbago prior to treatment and says he remains free of kidney issues. Sold by all dealers at 66 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
An advertisement touts Tonsiline as a quick safe antiseptic remedy for smokers throat inflammation. It claims Tonsiline heals tender membranes and removes throat trouble causes, preventing cancer progression. The sale price is 60 cents with distribution by The Tonsiline Co of Canton Ohio.
Petitioners John Montgomery John Whitsett William Snell and Fred Johnson ask Guernsey County Commissioners to alter a county road in Oxford township Ohio. The proposed line begins near a bridge west of Ezra Merryman residence runs southeast along Merryman premises to a hickory tree then east to the Quaker City and Fairview road near Fred Johnson dwelling. Dated April 25 1908 with notice dated April 10 5w.
Ella McIntire sues John McIntire for divorce alimony and child custody in the Court of Common Pleas Guernsey County Cause No 8878 alleging extreme cruelty. Respond by six weeks from first publication or allegations admitted. Attorney Robt T Scott. April 30 6w
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