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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1906
Page
3
Large attendance braved weather as teachers heard talks on reading and history. President Cash led the session with devotional exercise, Prof. Pratt urged early emphasis on expressive reading and Bible study, and educators discussed home study, pedagogy, and discipline. Officers were elected. institute ends Friday.
Mr Chas Baldwin of Edward-yile ili reports chronic constipation and stomach troubles solved by Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. A 2 cent package is sold by Trenan & Witeon. News notes Beer leaves for West Virginia fields for one year, promising to comfort the business during absence.
The Cambridge Labor Day committee announces a September 1 parade at 9 14 am featuring three brass bands and a Southern melodies colored quartet. Floats from labor groups and merchants, a Taylor’s Ave basket picnic, and speeches by H J Croke and others follow. Races include potato, peanut, bronco, boys’ foot, pony, and auto, with prizes listed. Union turnout and parade display prizes are also planned.
Jesse Craig Weir formerly of Fairview in Guernsey county died at his Washington D C home Monday night. He was about 65, born in Fairview, educated there, married Matilda Mitchell of Fairview who died and was buried there a year ago. Weir moved to Cadiz as a young man, engaged in dry goods, later served as Harrison county auditor and then spent 30 years in the Pension Department in Washington. He was active in business and oil industries around Cadiz and Steubenville. He leaves a valuable estate and was the last of the Weir family with only brother Davenport noted among early relatives.
Leonard R. J. Henderson a Guernsey County teacher and Sadie M. Henderson of Quaker City were married Tuesday evening at the bride’s father James I Henderson’s home in Quaker City. Rev. Eagleson officiated with a large guest list and a reception planned at the groom’s parents’ home.
Dated advertisement for Crameram's Salve AS a cure for skin diseases. Branded as unequaled and offered for sale by Brenan and Wilson with D. M. Hawthorne named among contacts.
The Wheeling Township Sunday School Convention met on Saturday September 1 1406 with the theme The King's Business. Activities included devotional exercises a round table by C Ellis Moore educational and missionary talks by Rev IL Q Lucas Rev A B Dickey spiritual force by Rev H W Stewart and a praise service with closing benediction led by Anna Colvin president and W S Palmer secretary.
A Columbus State Journal editorial condemns a predatory piece and defends current state charity oversight. It argues frequent audits by the State Auditor, detailed expenditure tabulations, and published reports ensure accountability, while stressing the need for competent, honest trustees resistant to political influence.
The piece notes a birth to Mr and Mrs J A Middleswart of North 10th Street on Friday morning. It reports a Byesville school bond election passing by six votes for 92,000 to fund a new school building. Also covered are remarks from Dr Spriggs and J A Okey at a harvest home picnic with candidate A R McCulloch, plus obituaries for Mrs Martha Anois and Rhylabel Barrett and a description of local funeral services in Center Baptist Church conducted by Rev Carman, with mentions of relatives and local happenings in Ohio communities.
Amid heavy rains and flooded streets thousands attend the Twentyseventh Pennyroyal Reunion. President absent, Vice President J. H. McClenahan presides. welcomes delivered by J. H. McClenahan and Clyde Gleaves. Memorial exercises and later addresses by Dr. D. Montgomery and others mark opening events. Officers to be chosen include McClenahan for president and Borton for vice president with a large attendee list.
Rev J O Paisley native of Ohio and Cambridge figure has been called by the Melrose Highlands Congregational Church Boston. He pastors Winthrop Congregational Holbrook Mass and recently left Colorado Springs for a new pastoral post. He visits his family in Jeers a town Ship with Mrs Paisley’s mother Mrs Margaret Murray and has not decided his future.
A Grange event titled Program For the Grange will take place at Fisher's Grove on Saturday September 1, 1008. The notice lists activities and local organizers inviting members of the community to attend and participate in the planned afternoon.
The Guernsey Soldiers' Reunion and picnic were held in Folkert's grove on Thursday with many from Cambridge attending. Adam Broom's drum corps provided music while substitutes filled in for absent speakers. Suite speeches by Mr Neighbor, W Luccock, Editor Julien, Mr McFadden, A Weedon, and Rev Harry Stewart followed. An executive vote planned another reunion next year as about 1500 people attended.
Byesville defeated Hannan on Thursday evening at the alleys by a margin of eight pins. The local quintet held the lead through the match, securing another win in the season.
Court records show a slump in marriage licenses during hot weather with few licenses issued recently. Notable entries include Ruthco bese essact per day and a Tuesday record involving Wiley and Bertha Sather for a taseriie ceremony.
The readable text mentions a Mrs Clyde Waght and family visiting at a North Street residence, with a muted reference to a person named Ro Toseq and a noted address not clearly legible. The fragment suggests a personal notice or social item in a local paper.
Attendance on the final day was fair as races improved over earlier sessions. Two heats from Wednesday concluded the 2:29 trot by moonlight, with track and horses in good condition. Crystal G. won the 2:15 pace heat while Ted B. captured the 2:24 race. Charley Atwood swept the 2:16 trot in three heats. Mabel M. won the 2:21 pace in four heats as Clipper Wilkes claimed second. Kitty J. showed late in the last race, but Dynamo W. prevailed after six heats. Secretary Sherrard praised the meet as the association’s most successful yet. The crowd dispersed, and many drivers vowed to return.
H C Gordian and family travel to Illinois for an extended visit. Dr and Mrs Lace return from Barnesville and Fairview. Miss Ala Rainey visits Washington DC. Fred Horne returns from Kansas after care for an aged aunt Hannah Smith. Aunt Hannah spent much of her life near Barnesville and has many ties. The passage also references local events and civic notes with voter counts and institutional details, and mentions Mrs Vedis mand dane and a medical treatment enabling walking after a period of illness.
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