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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1902
Page
3
J Dalton and Jas H Faltor were appointed by Judge Grege as executors of the will of Robert Fulton. Several local notices follow including household adverts, social arrivals, court actions, and community events from Cambridge and Guernsey County.
A reader letter criticizes Cambridge growth efforts and editorials arguing that town interests are harmed by ads and claims. The writer urges respect for rural residents, condemns misuse of livery and hitching practices, and denounces sensational agricultural hype and fake advertising aimed at profits over community welfare.
Obituary notes the death of Dr John R Downar at his West Steubenville Avenue home on Monday August 4 1902 around noon aged 66 years 1 month 26 days after a lingering decline. He was born in Cambridge Tone Std 1893 and lived in the city most of his life. He married Sarah M Shriver on August 1 1878 and they had three children James Bessie Dervins and Gertrude who died in infancy. A pharmacist by training he worked in Ohio until health stopped him from practicing. he was active in F C C F and ROP fraternities and will be interred at Northwood cemetery. Funeral Wednesday at 2:30 p.m.»
The Real Local Option law challenge reaches the Supreme Court after a Circuit ruling sustained the law. John Lloyd of Cambridge filed a habeas corpus suit against Sheriff Collison of Guernsey county for arrest under the law. Attorneys include Nevin of Dayton, Joyce of Cambridge, ex-Attorney General Monnett for the breweries, and Wheeler for the Anti-Saloon League. The case is to be submitted promptly with waivers of formalities. The report also notes wireless newspapers at sea and promotes Stomach Bitters. The Republican judicial convention in Zanesville is set for August 26 with 152 delegates, Guernsey county supplying 39.5 percent. J. M. Meglonis of Noble is the only candidate announced for Judge Crew’s unexpired term.
Mrs Margaret Hawthorne long member of the First United Presbyterian Church Cambridge Ohio passed away Tuesday morning July 7 1902 The Women s Missionary Society notes her faithful service and prayers while mourning her loss. Messages of condolence include references to faith and comfort. The column also records various local health board notes and town social updates from Cumberland Grand Ridge and surrounding areas.
Miss Sadie Baxter and Miss Minnie Dugan figure in social chatter from the excursion to Aqustic City, while Mrs Rt EB Lawrence and her children visit Wheeling with relatives. David Bhick lies seriously ill near Washington. Ophelia Warner injures her jaw after a nail incident at the Washington Hotel. The Epworth League lawn fete is disrupted by rain. Claence McQuaide visits from Pittsburg. Mt. Glorious and rheumatism talk appear among town notes. The Hamlin Studling meets a $100 reward mention, and Myrtle’s graduation party at Kimbolton features music and readings.
John Robinsons Ben Combined Great Shows promises the grandest visual spectacle with biblical scenes including Solomon’s Temple and Queen of Sheba. The program features top acts, rare horse and pony specimens, and a famed clown show, as it tours to Danbridge on Monday August 18.
Residents report visits and family news including Adda Moss hosting relatives and Beryl Garber returning to Bethesda. A lightning strike damaged property near the Moss family. some farming implements survived. Others visited Cambridge and Washington. baptisms witnessed at Gibson. Notices include bids for a Westland township house and market updates for textile materials with improved prices and continued Australian shortage effects.
Messrs David CoWink and John Smithlay report strong progress in a Union drive in Pennsylvania. They say donations reach 86 25 and a merchants association meeting is planned this evening with promises of a handsome gift. FE D Peek seeks accounting and a receiver in common pleas court. Case continued to next Tuesday. temporary injunction allowed. Wells and Sheppard represent the plaintiff.
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