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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1913
Page
2
Citizens and commissioners urge Gov Cox to advance Guernsey County a share of the $800000 state and federal road fund for the old pike project. Officials expect about $150000 for Guernsey, with State Road Commissioner Marker and the governor leaning in favor. Other counties near the Ohio line prepare to claim funds, while Guernsey risks remaining a mud hole if they delay.
A New York World critique notes Col Mulhall’s dismissal for disobedience and worthlessness fails to discount his access to thousands of association records. The letters reveal detailed insider work and corruption funds, with Mulhall linked to delivering credentials in emergencies.
Col. Sarchet, longtime Jeffersonian associate and trusted source for information, has died after a lifetime of service to literature and library circles. His scrapbooks and writings, valued by libraries and literary groups, were often shared in sketches and excerpts from his favorite newspaper.
Fragmentary reflection on life’s essentials and the role of everyday trifles in shaping words and zines. The piece considers how meaning emerges from seemingly fleeting thoughts and small details.
A Colliers Weekly reflection argues against self praise and urges humility in viewing human labor as part of wider world work. The author cautions against safety, understanding, or sympathy being the sole aims of individual effort.
Col. Wilson in State Journal argues against government as a universal bread maker. He condemns dependence on the lazy and urges a social shift that rewards productive work, honors faith in God, and resists street bluster before chaos ensues.
The piece argues that frauds in I. R petition campaigns undermine public trust in referendum. It notes Col. Bryan against paying for signatures, cites legislative reversals under Gov. Cox, and questions influence behind the shift. It asserts petitions misuse public judgment, reducing referendum to manipulated signatures and fraud.
The article urges Guernsey to join Zanesville and Muskingum, Licking, and Franklin counties in a monster celebration when the National Road is completed to Columbus by fall 1914. It invites state and local officials and road boosters from across Ohio to participate in the event marking the first link of the ocean to ocean highway.
William Rankin of Chicago visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Taylor and plans a Canton visit before returning home. Miss Rachel Norris of North Ninth street will depart Tuesday to visit Mrs. Lucy Pace Williamson and Miss Mabel Pace Roberts in Pittsburgh, Pa.
An August Saturday accident east of Lore City overturned a buggy carrying A. Sproat and Dan Lewis. Eight dozen eggs broke and Sproat sprained his ankle while the horse stood calm. The hitch strap tangled with the wheel, delaying aid as they headed toward Love City.
Fairview C July 31 new features added to Pennyroyal Reunion August 20 and 21. A grange picnic, moving picture show, literary contest with vaudeville, plus national and local speakers. Old Dairy Homestead play August list night with Barnesville band. Also a hard fought prep game Fairview over Hendrysburg in eleventh inning. Mrs Sayers and family visiting.
Mrs T F Peters and daughters Fay and Gladys left Monday for Akron to visit Mr and Mrs Craig Wishart. Mrs Dorotha Shafer of Caldwell visits son Fred Shafer and family on North Ninth street. Mrs Roy Sarchet, Mrs Sarah Sarchet and Mildred head to Detroit to visit Mrs G T Latcher. Oil company operators near Love City relocate drills and plan new operations after a strong show from one existing well.
United Press Special reports Samuel B. Hood a Democrat and Thomas H. Lewis a Republican were appointed to the Guernsey County Board of Elections by Secretary of State Graves for a two year term. Hood succeeds George Moore and Lewis succeeds himself.
Ruth Hartley filed for divorce from husband in Cambridge on March 25 1913 through attorney R T Scott. She seeks restoration of her maiden name Ruth Stalters and cites adultery. Judge McGinnis announced four cases with three divorces and an alimony ruling.
Guernsey County Boxwell commencement to be held in the Lyric theater Saturday afternoon August 9 at one o'clock with music by La Chat's High School Orchestra. Prof. J. H. Dickson delivers class address Wooster Ohio. Diplomas presented by Bert H. Thompson president of the Board of School Examiners. All graduates expected. ceremony includes an oration or declamation as required by law.
Mrs W M McFadden of North Seventh street departed Monday for a brief visit with relatives in Cadiz.
Frederick and Wilbur Barthalow of Midway Mines left Monday for a visit with friends in Letonia Ohio.
Colonel Cyrus Sarchet, prominent Guernsey County resident and former editor of local history sketches, died Thursday at 9 am at age 85. Born November 17, 1828 in Cambridge to Moses and Martha Sarchet, he contributed to county history, church work, and public service, with funeral services planned Saturday at the family home.
Funeral services for Col Sarchet were held Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Wheeling avenue residence. Rev. F A Brown and Rev. Dr. Milligan led a large service with Miss Doyle, Miss Dewey, Prof. La Chat, and Robert Pratt in the choir. Pallbearers included Gordon Loftland and others. Interment followed in the Souths cemetery family burying ground.
A long local notice details visits and social events in Washington and nearby areas. It mentions Miss Martha Spence funeral at the Methodist church with a large attendance, tributes from Quaker City High School, and community sympathy for the bereaved family.
Cambridge Ohio resident Mrs. B. J. Davis testifies Doan's Kidney Pills cured her kidney trouble and she praises the remedy as the best kidney medicine available. The ad urges readers to demand Doan's Kidney Pills and notes the product is backed by home testimony with Master-Milburn Co. Buffalo as the supplier.
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