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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1903
Page
3
A crowded column records Thanksgiving visits across towns including Newcomerstown Caldwell and New Concord. It notes births and anniversaries, obituaries of a 104 year old Cosbonton County resident, and comments on pardoned amendments in Ohio. Also mentions Panama deal agents J P Morgan Co and local legal actions while citing a 1788 Thanksgiving proclamation and recent indictments linked to intoxicants.
A long Thanksgiving recount highlights a 125 guest party at Mr. and Mrs. Joe W. Campbell on Wheeling avenue with music and decorations. Others are noted visiting relatives, school events, and services. A quiet wedding unites Charles Morney and Miss Mary Forsythe in Byesville. The Royal Glass plant in Marietta burns, injuring no one but causing a $75,000 loss.
The Dorcas Society and Cambridge residents distributed thirty five dinners and clothing items to the needy. Citizens sent over 72 dollars to the schools, plus 41.43 at union services. Donations supported families affected by mills shutdowns. Special thanks to Cambridge Grocery Co and helpers Will McCartney and Jay Reasoner.
Walter Wallace was released from county jail on a 200 bond furnished by attorney James Joyce. Prosecutor Stevens reported Pauline Wallace’s whereabouts, while Mackenburg sought bond reduction to 200 and later returned to Philadelphia. Harry Davidson resigns as chief train dispatcher to join S. B. Longfellow in oil fields near Macksburg. Social event highlights include a Wallace reception at Mrs Porter Gibson’s home with two hundred guests. A carbolic acid accident endangers a two year old, and Lela Fletcher seeks her father Henry Fletcher on a serious charge with 300 bond set for Monday.
The Farmers Institute schedule lists sessions at the Cambridge Court House on December 4 and 5 1903 with varied topics from silage and corn culture to farm home advantages and poultry yard models. Includes addresses by Geo B Scott T C Laylin W A Chalfant and J M Amos among others and multiple recitations and musical items. The report also mentions Governor’s mansion and penitentiary plans and Ohio fee-salary debates noted by the Columbus Press.
J. W. Shaff promotes Hyomei with a money back guarantee if it does not cure catarrh. The ad asserts natural, inhaled treatment kills germs in air passages, soothing mucous membranes for lasting relief. Outfit costs $1 with lifetime inhaler and several weeks of Hyomei, refills for 6c.
Thanksgiving gathering details in Colubia and Columbia figures in local chatter. Cartagena port closure is described with warlike tone. Henry Taggart takes a position in Uhrichsville CB Rosel's plans a move. The Elke memorial services set for December 6 at M E church with Rev W B Winters delivering opening prayer and Rev Ken Waynes closing, Hon J B McBride to give the principal address, music by the M E church choir directed by John Bryn Jones.
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