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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1907
Page
5
Notice states W E B Smith appointed administrator of the estate of Artin Smith deceased of Guernsey County Ohio on November 23 1907. Creditors urged to make immediate payment and claimants to present authenticated claims to the administrator, with John F Stockdale attorney. December 5 3w
An itemized column of local notices includes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea advertisements urging health protection, with 35 cent Tea or Tablets by Brooks Sutton and promotional lines. It also reports Rev S W Larimer announcing resignation from Mt Hermon U P church and a legal defense for Senator L L H Austin set for January 7. Revival meetings led by Rev C E Stockdale in Lucasburg report 27 conversions and ongoing nightly services.
The port of New York saw gems valued at over 43 million dollars in the last year, the highest on record, up from 37 million in 1905 and 26 million in 1904. The piece notes rising demand for precious stones alongside a promotion for Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. It urges readers to ask for the 1908 Almanac, free at their pharmacist.
A long discussion extols direct Legislation by the people in Oregon and argues for initiative and referendum as a cure for corrupt lobbying. Supporters claim it empowers voters, while opponents fear loss of control. A quoted U.S. Senator says Oregon’s system remains popular and safe, urging Ohio to consider the same path.
Chicago grain markets show gains as foreign markets push wheat higher on the local exchange. May wheat up 1.2 percent to 102.5 cents, May corn up 5.75, oats 0.54 higher. May options end mixed with gains in wheat and corn while oats hold firm.
Prices for corn, hay, oats, eggs, butter, cheese and dairy goods listed. Cattle receipts fair with a slow market. lambs and sheep steady to higher. hog receipts 100 double decks with overall lower market. Prime cattle and veal prices shown alongside ranges for various classes.
A roundup of reports from Canton to Alliance and beyond notes union trackmen in Wheeling & Lake Erie territory threatening a strike after pay was cut from 1.50 to 1.30 daily. Other items include a suit for alienation of affections in Washington County, a receiver appointed for Jeann es ville Ironworks, and multiple local incidents across Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia.
Ada Ohio post graduate Miss Jennie Bowman of Newcomer’s School of Expression has taught for three years and given over 125 recitals. She will appear with the Cambridge Male Chorus at the Methodist Protestant Church on Friday evening December 20. Tickets 25 cents, no reserved seats, at chorus members Brenan Wilson and Bair’s.
James Stewart died at his home 1220 East Wheeling avenue Monday morning December 16 1907 at 4 30 after a long heart disease illness He was 74 years old and survived by his wife Funeral services will be conducted by Rev Edwin A Jester at 10 00 Wednesday Interment will be in Northwood cemetery Two extended notices will follow later
Senecaville, Homer Meighen, and communities report visits to Byesville and Cambridge. Sunday schools plan Christmas entertainments while schools announce a two week vacation. At Wednesday’s K of P meeting in Byesville C J Spaid and dozen officers were elected along with delegates and alternates to the Grand Lodge gathering in Columbus.
In the Common Pleas court Dr. T C White sues The Cambridge Power Light and Traction Co for a new trial. motion sustained with defendant noting exception. Charles W Frye vs Rhoda A Frye settled and dismissed at plaintiff's cost. Ella Potts vs John Thatcher and others judge grants judgment for plaintiff for $128.82.
Mrs. A. O. Saltsgaver of Seneca ville was in the city today en route to Marysville Tennessee to see her daughter in school. Also seen shopping were Mrs. Hugh Campbell Mrs. A. O. Hutchison C. M. Hutchison Mrs. David Strong Mrs. Mary Strong and Mr. and Mrs. J. Keller of Senecaville.
Charles Harper of Derwent and Ellen Burt of Pleasant City. John W. Hill of Buffalo and Millie R. Arnold of Quaker City listed as parties in a public notice context.
At the regular meeting last night the Board of Public Service approved an ordinance allowing landowners along the proposed South Cambridge trunk sewer to receive the set compensation for right of way. The board also approved the amounts fixed by the jury in the recent probate court condemnation proceedings and allowed the usual bills.
There is more catarrh in the country than other diseases and it was once deemed incurable. Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co. is promoted as a constitutional remedy, taken internally in small doses, claiming to act on blood and mucous surfaces. A one hundred dollar prize is offered for any failure to cure.
Dr L C Wells practices as physician and surgeon with offices and hours listed for morning afternoon and evening. Specializes in diseases of children.
Classified notice seeking second hand stoves gas heaters gas ranges hot plates steel ranges coal heaters cook stocks and beds. John Dean at 202 Long Street offers contact by home phone 201X with six digits.
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