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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1905
Page
3
An advertisement urges using Royal Baking Powder for recipes calling for cream of tartar soda or baking powder. It asserts Royal yields lighter sweeter finer flavor and better digestion, while warning alum and phosphate powders at similar or lower prices produce inferior food.
Columbus Ohio Dec 15 The push for better Ohio highways gains momentum as the new legislature readies action. State Highway Commissioner Huston seeks 1906 150000 and 1907 200000 for state aid to roads. Representative Wertz plans a 264000 annual appropriation to fund county road construction via state and local levies. Wertz, known for his Cart Tagart Wooster divorce case battles, mobilizes support for the plan.
The Oratorio Society marked thirty three years with a strong Beethoven Mass performance. Soloists impressed with Ada Chambers showing rising powers and artistic restraint. Damrosh led with spirit, producing a revelation, while the chorus delivered weight and tone. The review notes Miss Chambers evolving from restraint to beauty and carrying power.
Petitions circulated urge County Commissioners to authorize five miles of road improvements next year to secure state aid in 1906. A one half mill levy could fund more than five miles, favoring trial sections on five roads near Cambridge and near the corporation line, with emphasis on quick action before January 1.
The Federal grand jury in Kansas City returns wholesale indictments against major packers and railroads for redating. Named defendants include Cudahy Armour Swift Nelson Morris packing companies Chicago and Alton C M and St P railroads George Crosby General Traffic Manager C B and Q railroad L B Taggart chief clerk Faithorn Wann of the Alton George L Thomas NY broker and D R Kreskip freight broker in Kansas City.
Frank Schroil, a 42 year old Pole, was instantly killed when his right shoulder touched an overhead electric trolley wire at the Imperial Mining Co mine in Belle Valley. Several miners were returning from dinner when the accident occurred. Scroll’s body was found in a dark passage with severe facial burns and burned clothing where the wire contacted him.
The County Infirmary Directors Messrs Burris Anker and econard traveled by Pennsylvania Lines to Carroll County at the request of its infirmary directors. A destitute family once living in Guernsey County is the focus of the relief request and the visit underscores intercounty aid efforts.
Washington notes the engagement of Miss Alice Roosevelt to Representative Nicholas Longworth, foretelling a White House wedding in spring. Speculation centers on bridesmaids with Mabel Boardman and Roosevelt cousins among the likely attendants. Longworth enjoys strong support among House colleagues.
J G Bair's new brick three story furniture block on East Wheeling avenue near eth street is finished. The building fronts 22 feet and runs 100 feet deep with basement extended ten feet. It features hardwood interiors, a wide front display window, a French elevator, steam heat, and electricity. Goods are arranged by floor from storage basement to rugs and upholstery on the third floor with an undertaking connection at the rear. A grand opening will follow stock placement. Also noted is a North Street residence sale to M L Hartley for 6000.
New York reports on Pocantico Hills near Tarrytown where workers and dogs are struck by wooden bullets as the Rockefeller project guards its game. Each man carries a revolver and dogs are slain. $2 is paid for every dog killed. Rockefeller Jr. dismissed a foreman after a worker was wounded. Superintendent Hemenway defends measures as necessary to enforce hunting bans and safeguard property.
Card of thanks expresses gratitude to G A and for lodge groups Rebekah Maccabee and W RR CG for offerings and to friends neighbors city and country for kindness and assistance in their bereavement. Ev. W. Allender, C and J Johnston, S. Binnard and families sign.
George Hobine, arrested Sunday in Barnesville for horse stealing, was arraigned before Mayor Smallwood. He waived preliminary hearing and was bound over to await the grand jury. bail set at 500, he could not post it and remains in the county jail.
A nursing guidance note recommends applying Chamberlain's Salve to sore nipples after each nursing session and wiping before the next feeding. Trained nurses report best results. Sold for 25 cents per box by Brenan & Wilson and D. M. Hawthorns.
In Philadelphia on December 15 a large crowd of curio hunters attended Governor Pennypacker’s library auction. Franklin books and letters commanded lively bidding while other rare items included a 1725 Franklin printed newspaper withheld for now. Represented by representatives from Library of Congress, Boston Public Library, Boston Athenaeum, Harvard, Chicago, and University of Pennsylvania.
A former Cambridge man Nye Peters and Steubenville’s Margaret Bell were married at the Congregational parsonage by Rev. Ruge in Tivly Bonds. The bride wore gray broadcloth, the groom black. They hosted a wedding dinner and will reside at 508 Dock street. O V Wells named administrator for Deitla J Knowles estate.
An eyewitness account from St. Petersburg dated December 12 reports a royal quarrel among Grand Dukes over the Bloody Sunday legacy. The Czar accused the grand dukes of malfeasance and scandalous conduct, Boris insulted the Czar, and a sword was drawn before Grand Duke Boris was ordered out of Russia.
In Columbus last night a U S court acquitted Engle of robbing the Buffalo Guernsey county postoffice on April 4 last. The jury, after nine hours deliberation, found him not guilty. The Buffalo general store housed the post office and was looted. Walters confessed and implicated Engle and Garber. Garber escaped before arrest.
Columbus December 14 The 17th annual Ohio Mine Workers convention set for January in Odd Fellows Temple looms as a key moment. A bitter power struggle pits radicals against conservatives with January 9 elections determining control of District No 6. W H Haskins faces a challenge after delaying retirement amid support from National President John Mitchell and William Green amid allegations of too conciliatory policy.
Sugar Tree notes recount visits among residents and relatives in Zanesville Cambridge and Albia la. Mentions Jno Stiles and Latham Bros buying turkeys, Mrs W T Barnett of Denver visiting, and R C Barnard named to Cincinnati division superintendent of the Pennsylvania railroad with Long Island railroad promotion for McCrea. Also reports Mrs John M Clark is poorly and many residents on retirement due to colds.
Roy Chalfant was arrested by Constable Wm Albright on a warrant for disturbing a religious meeting and fined 95 dollars after arraignment before Justice R. W. Dudsey. Charles Dugan and daughter Mrs. Wm. Stiles attended the funeral of Mrs. Mionie Thomas in Newark, leaving a husband and a young daughter. John Hammon, once a Zanesville bartender and former foreman at Cambridge Glass Plant sorting room, was killed by Ada Davis in Newark months ago and was a known figure locally. Moss Davis pleaded accidental shooting in Newark, with prosecutors contending premeditation. David L. Weems, father of Hoo. C. L. Weems of St. Augustine, died in Columbus after a long illness. he was 74, Maryland-born, long interim resident of Rose county Ohio, and worked in racking turpabeco and carpentry.
An old advertisement touts TONSILINE as a sore throat cure from The Tonsiline Co. It claims the remedy kills germs and corrects throat conditions, with relief from the first dose and cure after several doses. Available at druggists for 25 cents per bottle.
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