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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1908
Page
5
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as boosting the body’s defense by improving blood quality and quantity. It claims the tonic cures scrofula eczema eruptions catarrh rheumatism anemia nervousness dyspepsia general debility and builds up the whole system.
Friday at 7 a m invocation by Rev M W Beyington with T A Bonnell and Prof C EB Monroe addresses. Saturday in Columbus sessions feature W H Stewart welcome, C C Gregg Lore City Schools, J H Snyder state office address, R M Marlowe Byesville High, Latin Greek study by Howard McDonald Muskingum College, Worthy Dyson Kimbolton, with Benediction by Rev F J Woollett.
Anti-Saloon League plans intensified action in southern Ohio dry counties. Detectives will gather evidence against drugstores dispensing liquor without proper prescriptions, aiming prosecutions of proprietors and doctors. Watch will extend to habitual drinkers in suspected communities.
Co. B. St. Clair, an employee of the Marietta Division shops, slipped and fell from a tipple Saturday afternoon, dislocating his right shoulder. He was taken home on South Ninth Street where Dr. Harrison attended him. no serious results are anticipated despite painful wounds.
Miss Minerva Helrts of Wheeling West Virginia is visiting Mrs Bradey Williams on North Fourth Street.
The President is steadily increasing the membership of the Ananias Club and current appearances indicate it will transition intact to his successor.
John D. Archbold, prominent Standard Oil figure, defends the railroad rebate scheme as a sound practice. He argues rebates benefited efficiency and profits, noting his own wealth grew through these practices and urging continued support of the system.
Gov Harmon plans to appear in the inaugural parade on horseback if weather proves favorable. The move is expected to please the crowd more than a closed carriage would.
The presidential move to place many fourth class postmasters under civil service rules is viewed as a plan to build support for Roosevelt's future renomination. The policy is expected to provoke deep seated party jealousy and internal conflict.
W. L. Finley, Democratic state executive committee chairman, is expected to be appointed by Governor Harmon as state oil inspector. Finley earned a reputation for efficient and economical administration during Governor Pattison's brief tenure.
The Newtons of Newark Ohio celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary at home on December 16. Joseph H Newton, a leading Ohio newspaper man, is honored for his literary talents and amiable nature admired by colleagues.
Advocates say Ohio deserves full cabinet representation with capable figures like Burton, defeated Cleveland mayor, and Herrick, defeated governor, ready to serve. They argue Ohio is entitled to furnish material to equip a new administration for business without hesitation.
The president elects prother Charles P. Taft appears to be the foregone choice for Ohio's United States Senate seat succeeding Foraker. Taft's great wealth is cited as a qualification and talk of Congressman Burton of Cleveland is dismissed as misdirection to mask minor arrangements.
Hon. Malcolm Jennings of Lancaster mounts a campaign for clerk of the late Ohio senate. The text lauds his long newspaper ties, intelligence, and industry, stating he has vast legislative experience with no superior in the state and expresses hope for his election.
Congress opened at noon with leaders aiming to obstruct and shape actions to shield trusts until the extraordinary session begins. Obstruction is seen as the policy of the leaders, with Speaker Cannon ensuring favors for his supporters.
The author questions frequent postmaster changes with every administration. He argues the rural delivery system shrinks fourth class service and urges applying civil service rules to rural carriers. He urges removing partisan restraints and filling small offices with loyal supporters to boost dignity and federal presence.
The piece argues nepotism claims are unfounded as President Taft has no role in his brother's Ohio Senate race. It notes the Ohio legislature, not the President, holds final say and that Taft would not approach legislators about nominations.
The text surveys three pivotal issues challenging modern society: chattel slavery’s abolition in 1865, temperance debates amid prohibition era early 1900s, and the woman suffrage question in England and the United States, drawing focus from philosophers and statesmen.
County Auditor Dana R. Wallace released the year ending September 1 1908 salary totals for Guernsey County officers and deputies. Figures list Auditor 2695 with 789.50 deputies and 4057.61 in fees, Treasurer 2695 710.00 3523.50, Prosecutor 1890 with unclear names and sums, Sheriff 1980 900.00 4551.56, Recorder 1810 780.00 3243.30, Pro. Judge 2695 600.00 3148.50, and others with varying deputy and fee amounts.
President T L Lewis of the United Mine Workers of America fires back at Illinois articles accusing him of falsehoods. He vows to reveal identities at the upcoming national convention and says his acts are endorsed by the international executive board. He notes 26 years in the labor movement and broad support from miners at his home.
Salesville resident Rodney Bates still suffers from rheumatism. Francis Foraker sold four head of young cattle last week. Byesville residents hunted in the area. Harlan Squibb of Cambridge visited on business. W. E. Brill stayed at his brother’s home near Barnesville. Mr and Mrs Francis Foraker and granddaughter Edna spent Sunday at Mrs 8 O Brill’s home west of town.
The article argues that dyspepsia stems from a weak stomach rather than a bad cook and promotes Hood’s Sarsaparilla as the remedy to strengthen the stomach, restore appetite, and make meals enjoyable again. It urges readers to hope for relief rather than blame for holiday indigestion.
North Salem Samuel Wagoner of Isletta and Coshocton County visited seeking a live‑in helper. Fred Alexander and wife of Tyner and others visited friends and attended church or events in nearby towns. A note on a foxed well reveal found entrails and a suspected cat placed in the well. police or locals fear further crime.
Love City C J Winner of Allegheny City spent Sunday with family here. Mrs George Whittle of Bristol Ind visits sister Mrs Ludo Watson. Sunday rain refilled cisterns. Miss Stella Hamilton hosted a fruit Friday. W C T A members held religious services at county infirmary and gave literature and flowers. An entertainment is planned for Saturday to benefit the lecture course. The Moss brothers will spend winter away. one injured in a runaway incident. John Thetluski, a county infirmary resident, died of consumption. burial planned for Pleasant City. A critic questions law enforcement as a moral issue.
Local markets list butter at 24 cents a pound eggs 25 cents chickens eight and seven cents turkeys twelve cents. Community items note visitors from Des Moines Steubenville Freeport and Columbus. A farmers institute is planned for March. Londonderry township funds eight months of school about 4040 dollars.
Pleasant City residents express relief over a Sunday rain that blessed fields. J W Dyson of Kimbolton visited his mother here. Mr Richard was summoned home near Oldham due to his father’s illness. Davis Seton moves to Mrs J A Rackley’s on Clay Pike for winter. Born to Mr and Mrs Blane Hickman on December 4 a daughter. J A Lafollette of Cambridge traveled to Hartford and Derwent on business last week. Aplin farm near here employs many ditchers. J M Kackley delivers another coal car to Derwent from Puritan mines.
Winterset residents visit relatives and attend gatherings with names including Ray Casterline J H Lindsey Inez Swaim Olive Wilson Bernice Lindsey Lemuel Lousis O L Dugan Steven Decker Jeffes Stewart Cambridge Grandridge Sligo O. Last week saw illnesses and travel with several people staying with kin and friends and one wedding second anticipated.
Cambridge residents propelled by local effort report a 25 barrel oil well in Elk township near Harriettsville. Well No. 1 reached 700 feet with stray sand yielding Pennsylvania grade oil worth about 1.78 per barrel. Well No. 2 is planned 1200 feet away as Standard and Pure Oil companies watch promising development in a field framed by six to seven year producing wells.
Washington Mrs. Jane Shipman remains confined to bed for two weeks due to illness. Alliance resident Mrs. Charles Geese visited kin in Washington. Rev. W. H. Stewart conducts a protracted meeting at Center M. & Church. Sabbath schools prepare Christmas exercises. Rev. F. I. Wollett entertains Love City group. A monument honors Hugh A. McCreary in Washington cemetery. County Agricultural Board settled last year’s business with Secretary St. Clair. Correction: Mrs. Martha Hanna’s age is 68 years 9 months, not 78. Euphonium Glee Club to perform at Presbyterian church Friday. Earle M. Waller and wife relocate to Bakersfield California. he is son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. G. Waller, recently wed to Margaret A. Dyer of Brady. Thomas Hyde leaves for Jackson County Illinois after two weeks’ visit. aunt Miss Jennie Hyde accompanies.
Cambridge resident George Braden credits Doan's Kidney Pills and Doan's Ointment with major health benefits from rheumatic and kidney issues to hemorrhoids. He repeats his earlier praise and urges others to use the products. For sale by all dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the name Doan's.
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