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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1908
Page
5
The article extols Hood's Sarsaparilla claiming it strengthens blood corpuscles or Little Soldiers to fight disease germs. It asserts a proprietary blend of over twenty ingredients with thirty years of proven worth and warns against substitutes. It also notes improved wheat conditions in Ohio after recent rains and snows.
Prisoners would produce fine examples of printers and bookbinders arts though the institution lacks experts to craft school books. The remark notes the potential talent among convicts in skilled trades.
The West Virginia Bar Association will convene in Huntington on December 29 and 30. W. K. Cowden ESQ formerly of this county chairs the invitations committee and is a leading member.
Alleged distillers and whisky dealers nationwide flood dry counties with circulars to win customers. They claim to sell pure whiskey while warning patrons against rival blends that allegedly coagulate protoplasm and hasten aging, a tongue in cheek jab at competitors.
The President attacks journalists sparking a New York World defensive stance. Preliminary steps begin for a congressional inquiry into whether any portion of 40 million dollars reached American citizens or syndicates and if any senator profited from the deal. The World pledges to supply proof in ongoing disputes.
Congress critics threaten rebuke over Roosevelt's secret service restrictions but the piece argues no drastic action will occur. The text lauds the president for timely, correct criticisms and notes officials punished for land and timber frauds, long a source of public robbery.
The piece argues Speaker Cannon and President-elect Taft have a tacit understanding on tariff revision. It warns protected trusts, led by figures like Cannon Dalzell and Payne, block reform. It predicts tariff increases or no change and notes Roosevelt was similarly controlled by this power in Congress.
A circular from Senator Charles Dick urges constituents to write lawmakers with information and advice on tariff revision. He notes party platforms and recent elections show demand for change and asks newspapers and organizations to help spread the invitation to provide timely guidance to Congress.
A large audience applauded Gov Hoch who spoke Thursday night praising individual liberty, practical Bible-based guidance for American youth, and his commitment to poverty-stricken communities. He won hearts with earnestness and a broad, undictatorial approach.
It questions whether the stand patters and congressional trust agents can hoodwink the new president, implying potential shifts in political dynamics and transparency.
Lawmakers, wary as the President's term nears end, may choose to let him finish his term with limited confrontation, avoiding clashes while awaiting the transition and patronage wind-down.
The article notes Mr. Roosevelt plans a libel suit against the New York Sun or another paper, saying the matter is serious not entertaining. Col. Bryan agrees the Panama canal accusations demand serious response after months of whispers and cannot be dismissed as malice.
The piece notes rising generosity among Americans and children sharing gifts. It contrasts election results: Socialists 401506 votes, Prohibitionists 380000, Hearst party 82200, People's Party under 20000, with Democrats and Republicans dominating the electorate.
President Roosevelt's order placing fourth class postmasters under civil service protection gains broad approval. It aims to curb patronage in small towns, likely expanding to all offices under $1000 salary within a year. In Guernsey county 19 offices will be affected including Antrim and Cambridge. Byesville and Quaker City remain exempt.
Washington December 14 Promoter W H Young says a route change for the Marietta and Lake railroad may be announced this week after a Chicago conference with investors. Delays arise from landowners along the old Calico dump blockading rights of way.
W A Martin a prominent attorney of Barberton was in the city on business today. The Lady Maccabees meet tonight to elect officers and handle important business including dues.
Mr and Mrs C B Cook and young Master Robert of East Wheeling Avenue visited friends in Pleasant City Sunday outlining a family social outing with local ties and hospitality noted by neighbors.
The office was deserted at 5 PM Saturday with only coals left in the stove and the stove shut. Investigators doubt the stove started the fire, while some suspect sparks from passing trains ignited the blaze. The fire appears to have begun inside the office rather than from the stove.
The first arrest for violating the city anti spitting ordinance occurred Sunday evening when a well known West Cambridge youth was fined 1.90 and costs after pleading guilty before Mayor Bradford. Chief Long ordered strict enforcement as warnings had been ignored.
D S Green of Cleveland spoke on Christianizing newcomers in U S cities using Cleveland as a case study. He argued for bringing foreigners into the Christian church and its influence, aided by a Europe map. Coradon Croyle presided as B Y P A leader. choir sang two anthems.
Fair Point telephoned Amos in Belmont Courty to report the death of Thomas Gillespie near Shepherdstown Belmont County. The sixty year old bachelor, a wealthy landowner living with brother Calvin, was found in a field after an apparent sudden apoplexy while feeding sheep. He was a cousin of John M. Ames and linked to the Gillespies of Guernsey County.
The Grand View school, taught by Co. E. Monroe, held a Friday night program on December 11 with reciters Rhea Warehime Blanche Burson Margaret Gildea Helen Dyer Bery Morris Lorain Weaver Helen Gildea, and others. Students and Grover Udell Beatty Frame performed while Cale Cross and Thomas Lineweaver debated government ownership of railroads and public utilities. audience praised the event and teacher’s success.
Mrs. Elizabeth Scott of Cambridge endorses Dean's Kidney Pills saying they cured a severe kidney trouble eight years ago and have since provided prompt relief from back pain and disordered kidneys. Sold by dealers for 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. agents for the United States. remember the name Doan's.
Miss Mary A. Warden dies at her niece Mrs. Gillespie's home near Wooden from heart neualgia after a brief illness. Last Warden in the family, she lived near Moorewell for fifty years and belonged to Mt. Hermon A P church. Funeral Saturday at 1 p.m. conducted by Rev. Campbell and Rev. Cleland. Interment in Morrow's cemetery.
Joseph Bell a 66 year old prominent farmer near Hopewell suffered a severe stroke Saturday night around 8 o clock and is in critical condition. He was staying with his daughter Mrs Henry Young near Hopewell while Mr Young was at Keenan hospital. Dr Sawyer pronounced his condition serious. Mr Henry Young was moved from the hospital to his home yesterday.
A midnight blaze tore through the large Undersxood and Franey grist mill near Salesville, destroying the mill, a nearby barn, and causing about 5000 in losses. Firefighters and a bucket brigade saved several surrounding residences as wind spread the flames from the mill to nearby property. The mill valued at 5000 with 3000 insurance sustained heavy damage. stock on hand was largely saved.
Attorney James W. Bell visited Zanesville on legal business. Miss Margaret Dorne departed yesterday noon for her home in Kenton Ohio. Mr and Mrs Samuel Harper of Concord were Cambridge visitors today.
Sunday a Greek Orthodox christening service was held for three Syrians in Cambri. Rev Father Georges of Pittsburgh led the ceremonies at the Saad Brothers home on West Steubenville avenue with about seventy five relatives present. The children included daughters of Solomon and Saad and the son of Betris of Byesville. Coffee and refreshments followed the evening rites. Earlier at 10 am Father Georges conducted services at Charles Andrews home.
Mrs. Wm. Hoey of the Glass Plant Addition sustained serious injuries Saturday afternoon after slipping on a stone in her yard and striking her back on another stone. The accident will confine her to bed for some time. Dr. G. W. Hixon treated her at once.
Eighty acres well improved with good buildings and ample water. The land is grass covered and timbered, located one mile north of the National Road in Oxford township Guernsey county. Terms by calling or addressing W. H. Valentin e Quaker City Ohio or R. F. D. O. W. Wells Cambridge Ohio. Dec 17 3w.
Mr and Mrs F C Boyd spent Sunday with friends at Lore City.
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