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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1905
Page
5
The Daily and Weekly Jeffersonian notes monthly teacher examinations on the first Saturday, Boxwell exams on the third Saturday in April and second Saturday in May, and Boxwell commencement on the last Saturday of June. Examinations start at 8:30 a.m. in Cambridge Ohio with officers A. L. Cash, G. E. Bell, and W. G. Wolfe.
Birth announcements from Turner avenue to Clark street report daughters and sons in August 1905. News notes cover visitors, relatives, and travels of families, plus a Common Pleas court case and an array of social events, reunions, and local notices around Cambridge and nearby towns.
The Annual Farmers Picnic near Winchester drew a larger crowd than ever, aided by perfect weather and Gov Myron Herrick’s visit from Cambridge. He was greeted with handshakes and escorted to the grounds, where a program of speeches, a dinner, and a cane gift from Cambridge Glass Plant workers highlighted the day before he departed for Cleveland with his family.
I A Hyatt administrator of Mary J Anderson estate filed for private sale and sale order issued. Guardianship of Pearl Jirles Reason Jirles appointed guardian. Guardianship of Joseph Danner j Taylor. Notice of settlement of account filed. Will of Thomas Casterline. Testimony of witnesses filed and will admitted to probate and record. Estate of Thomas Casterline C WY Wells appointed executor. Appraisers H H Hayes Robert Ose and C W McMinllin. Estate of Augustus Roller. First and final account filed by Alfred Weenon. J Meggs appointed executor of James Leggs will.
The piece argues that naval strength is key to deter war and promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a long trusted medicine. It claims the tonic strengthens digestion, steadies nerves, and cures various ailments, urging readers not to experiment with unproven remedies and to obtain a bottle to regain health.
Marriage licenses issued for Trancis N. Landaker and Amanda J. Rave of Cambridge. Albert Ratagova of Byesville and Mary Boode of Antrim. N Cuppinger of Cambridge and Rebecca Hill of Byesville. Harry QO Cox of New Concord and Jennie E. Wilson of Kimbolton R D No 2. Andrew Hermen and Pearl Ibles of Cambridge. Wm T King of Byesville and Minnie A Slay of Cambridge. Frea Jeffery and Martha King, both of Byesville.
Community updates report George Gray's illness and a village picnic at Lino's camp with Governor speaking. Mentions Eleanor Stevens visiting Surnia, HH Masters in Wheeling, Franc Leamon visiting Danvie Cozard, a farm sale to West Virginia buyers, barn rebuilt after lightning strike, and Chestnut Hill picnic preparations by M E Sunday School. Also includes an old penny pamphlet advertising Hall's Catarrh Cure and related testimonials with product details.
Examinations for city school teachers will be held at the Central school building on Tuesday the 29th, starting at 8 34 a m. Vouchers of good moral character required for all applicants. By order of the Board of City School Examiners. W T Young Clerk of Board Aug 11 2w.
Notice states an individual acknowledges debt to the dentistry firm of Hunter and Leeper and is asked to call at their office to settle accounts at once. The rest references a doctor signature and a patent remedy advertising a cold cure with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets and a druggist refund promise.
A large Byesville Cambridge suburb auction drew nearly 1000 people on Friday afternoon as 29 of the lots sold amid spirited bidding. Prices ranged from 55 to 190 dollars, with the highest bid at 260 for Oak cottage. Remaining parcels will sell in days, with buyers planning immediate construction after the Byesville mill deal closes.
The report notes a series of meetings held at Unis place concluding Sunday night. People mentioned include the Hoffman brothers who assisted in singing, and Orpha Miskimmin of Otsego visiting relatives. Other items record births, visits, travel, and upcoming Baptist services on August 24 and 25 in Newcomerstown with a midweek prayer meeting.
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