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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1907
Page
5
An 19th century advertisement list touts Burdock Blood Bitters for purified blood and clearer skin, Doan's Regulats for digestion and bowels, Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil for sore throat and pain relief, and other cures while promoting practical religion and drugstore pitches.
Notice says a petition will be presented to the Guernsey County Commissioners at the September session 1907 seeking the establishment of a county road. Route runs from a junction on the Klondyke mines road in Centz township southeast 300 yards to Daniel Thompson line, east 1000 yards across Thompson land to John Will Thompson line, then east to the King’s mines Byesville road 300 yards to a stake and termination. Dated July 24 1907. John H Noble principal petitioner. Aug 1 4w
The county commissioners, in a 1907 session, petition for a county road along a line from stake A on the Ro highway lands of C Clark in Knox township to stake B, then C, and from stake B to D on the Coshocton road in Guernsey County Ohio. Preston Addy, principal petitioner, Cambridge R D 5. Aug. l-4w
Mr G H Bowles a Fairview resident and former undertaker died Monday evening after a lengthy diabetes illness. Born 1845 in Belmont county he served four years in the army and lived in Fairview twenty years. He leaves a wife three children an aged mother and a brother F O Bowles. Funeral Wednesday at one from the family residence with Rev Morris officiating. interment in Fairview cemetery. Relatives S B Hood and B F Holtz attend.
Miss Carrie Bonnell of West Steubenville avenue left today for Pittsburg to visit her sister Mrs. John Craighead who remains very ill. James Warne returned from Huntington W Va where he attended the races. Dr. Walker, a horse of his, was not entered in any race while Kittie J. earned third place in the 2 21 trot, taking the first and second heats.
New tax figures show Cambridge corporation rate rising to seventeen and two tenths mills from sixteen and six tenths. County and state rates up three tenths of a mill, township unchanged. School rate climbs from eight to eight and a half mills, with other municipal rates adjusted accordingly. The overall rate increase does not reflect a drop from added saloon tax, and many local rates stay near last year’s levels.
A letter to R E Willis discusses paint quality and adulteration. It claims inferior mixtures require more gallons to cover the same area and argues that true Horse brand paint performs far better, with cost estimates and usage notes. The missive ends with a signature from Devoe & Co of New York.
Nathan Kimball of near Topeka Kansas arrived Saturday and stays with sister Mrs. Joseph Keepers and other relatives. He plans a visit to the old Birmingham home and friends, and will swim again in the old swimming hole. Forty years since leaving the area, with twenty eight years in Illinois and twelve in Kansas. He is the thirteenth child and the youngest living. one brother died in infancy.
A Demorest Medal contest will be held in the United Presbyterian church in Washington August 1 at 8 PM. Contestants include Miss Mary Paisley Vera Boyd Ada English Golda Kennon Nellie Law. Six boys compete for a silver medal with anti cigarette pieces. Vocal music by home talent. Admission 10 cents. Refreshments served on the lawn afterward.
There is more catarrh in this region than all other diseases combined and for years was thought incurable. Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo is claimed as the only constitutional treatment. It is taken internally, targets blood and mucous surfaces, and offers a $100 reward if it fails to cure.
Mr and Mrs Robi McCreary of New York City traveled to Morristown after a pleasant visit with her sister Mrs Elmer Boden on Wheeling avenue.
Mrs. Jane Johnston Moss died Friday night after years of illness. Born in Washington county Pennsylvania seventy three years ago she moved to Ohio as a child and settled near Cumberland then Cambridge. She married Robert Moss in 1880 and survived by him and her elder sister Mrs. Mary Shaw. Funeral at First United Presbyterian church Sunday at 2 pm conducted by Rev J W Ashwood with interment in City cemetery.
Court notices include Stuart Stillions versus Benjamin Joyce with $1000 claim for injuries after a bridge collapse on June 10, 1907. Other items cover Schick Bros. versus Cambridge Power Light & Traction on appeal, probate actions for guardianships and estates, real estate transfers in Richland and Cambridge townships, wills and executors named, and divorce and debt proceedings with hearings set for August 9.
Dr. T. W. Long of Byesville visited the city this afternoon en route to Zanesville for professional business.
Attorney George Thornburg handles a closed sale of 40 000 to 50 000 acres of coal lands in Warren Somerset Goshen and Wayne townships in Ohio. The deal ties to Judge John B. Stetel and Greensburg Pennsylvania interests transferring 2000 acres to James R Throckmorton and associates of Waynesburg Pennsylvania for about 60 000 to 70 000 dollars.
Prominent officials favor United States control of the Panama Canal construction arguing smoother progress with government leadership. The piece touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, claiming a 54 year record of cures for ulcers indigestion and related ailments and warning readers not to substitute inferior remedies.
R D Hood visited Zanesville on business this afternoon. Miss Edna Baker of Zanesville visits her uncle J M Baker and family on Clay Avenue South Cambridge. Blaine D Giles of Odell was in the city today and left this afternoon for Hot Springs Arkansas for health reasons.
The Cambridge store promotes a big ready-to-wear sale covering men women and children with deep discounts of one fourth to more than half off. It invites Guernsey county households to shop August 3 and promises staff, railroad fare refunds for local buyers, and 25 years of Greenwald’s presence at 731 Wheeling Avenue.
Mrs Fred Raymond of West Steuben ville avenue plans a visit to friends in Zanesville on Wednesday.
Advertises real estate bargains and non taxable bonds in Zanesville Ohio. Rev Father Wagner of St Benedicts church visits Mt Vernon. Mrs Raymond Eicher and daughter visit Mrs A Schultz at the Depot Hotel. James Black and family Samuel Whissel and family Miss Mary Whissel and Miss Goldie Moore guests of Dan Benett near Georgetown Tuesday. They report a very pleasant time.
Thede Stevenson announces a room remodeling and enlargement and offers all harness items at deep discounts to reduce stock. Event dated July 23 with ongoing sale through the period.
The Harmon family of Canton and Miss Gladys Eynon returned home today after visiting. Franklin College in New Athens announces the 83rd year of Old Franklin beginning Tuesday September 17 with new rooms and affordable advantages for students. Address the President for information. July Lilow.
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