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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1903
Page
3
A mix of local notes reports and notices from Newark, Ohio and nearby towns. Includes court actions, births, visits, a murder of the wife desertion rumor, an airship inventor, smallpox concerns, government-building funding, World’s Fair exhibits, weather and gas main outage impacts, and local police and union updates.
A city debates how to handle police pay under a new code requiring two annual appropriations. The July 1803 police expenditure exhausted its fund, forcing questions about legality, auditor duties, and potential dismissal for overspending. An expert opinion suggests honoring law, with Scott’s Sun piece offered as guidance if courts heed it.
Birth announced for Mr and Mrs Jacob Frantz of Glass Mouse addition on December 17 1903. Notice covers the Aman da f Henderson funeral at West Steubenville avenue with Rev T D Edgar, interment at Levanon, and sister Lizzie McHachron visiting Alexis NL. Also reports Rev J S McMunro returning from Cincinnati aiding Second U S church, new members, large Sabbath school, and plans to finish pew meeting house in spring. Post office rules prohibit answering inquiries by telephone unless voice identified. urges courtesy and proper information handling.
A seventeen day Mexico trip organized by the Union Association of Lumber Dealers for members and companions. It includes rail and carriage side trips, all meals, and a single starting ticket. Depart Columbus January 14 by special train with sleeping cars and dining car, visiting New Orleans Zacatecas Mexico City San Antonio and more, ending January 31 in Columbus then St Louis and return via Pennsylvania Lines. Further details from ticket agents or L B Freeman Columbus PA.
Judge Dillon rules Miser John Swim was legally married twice and leaves half the farm to 15 grandchildren from the North Carolina marriage living in Indiana. The other half goes to James Moore of Lackville Ohio and his two daughters as Swim’s grandchildren through Barbara Hersher. Brothers and sisters and other relatives are cut out. The estate, once thought large, dwindles to a few thousand dollars as heirs dispute various marriages and next of kin claims amid a history of found notes and guardianship.
The Cambridge Lodge No. 58 held its regular session with a large attendance as the Bank of Esquire was to be conferred. A surprise visit of 40 Golden Red Temple No. 128 Rabbloua Sisters presented a Bible to the lodge. Mrs A Q Hall spoke for the visitors and Stevie B. Where Lon, Hsq. offered thanks. Refreshments followed. Miss Finley of Y Ayesville was guest of Mrs. Ed Milligan.
City Auditor T R Deselem reports position on paying police, citing Solicitor Collins who warns that issuing orders to the City Treasurer could expose the Auditor and sureties to liability under Code Section 134. The statement notes no personal malice and seeks guidance, while Ada Pulley of Adams Pulley near Antrim dies at 32 after illness, with funeral held December 4.
Mrs Margaret Sharp aged about seventy two died suddenly on Tuesday morning at the Oldham farm home of Mr and Mrs Samuel Sherrard north of the city where she lived with them. Heart trouble is believed the cause. She was a respected Baptist church member. Funeral held Thursday at 10 am at the Sherrards home conducted by Rev L I Fayor. The Zanesville Signal notes Muskingum county has about sixteen miles of bridges based on 1700 bridges at fifty feet each.
The Guernsey County Pomona Grange met with the Valley Grange on Thursday December 10 1903 at 10 am. Initiation occupied the forenoon as many joiners were present. A dinner followed. In the afternoon a report on Cambridge merchants contracts encouraged local trading. A plan to use a court house room for a library raised debate. a petition to the legislature was authorized. The Grange endorsed county commissioners actions. Meeting adjourned to Slopewell with the Indian Camp Grange on January 4 1904 with 60 officers to be elected. All members urged to attend.
Ginter, a rattler in a rough hut near Summit Hill, noticed glowing hot coal stones while roasting game. He gathered some, found them good, and neighbors quickly used the coal. Coal mining near Carbon county gained pace after the War of 1812, and Pennsylvania leaders plan a monument to Peter Ginter at the origins site near Mauch Chunk.
The police officers who have not been paid for two months refused to go on duty and hired Attorney James Joyce to file suit against the city. The case was filed with Justice of the Peace Robert Hammond on Wednesday afternoon at 3, with Mayo Swallwood and Clerk C. L. Blackburn served. Salaries claimed cover late October and all of November, with hearings set for Saturday at 8. Officers listed include Phillips Williams Clinton Long Meredith each owed 74, McAntoch 76, and former officer B M Meredith seeks 8 for hunting-season duty gaps.
At a meeting Tuesday evening December 16 Guernsey Council No 74 Royal and Select Master Ma sons elected for the ensuing year J W Barton T J M Roger Kirkpatrick Deputy M James Ball P CG 92 We 8 M Kureess Treasurer WW S Campbell Recorder BE 1 Shively G of Gidd W Grimes GC of C W S Ramsey Steward J Nichols Sentinel
The President nominates Gen John G Black, former pension commissioner and leading G A R figure, to fill the civil service post after the death of John R Proctor. Black may decline the appointment.
The fourth reception attracting a large audience featured a full program with music by the Sunshine Glee Club and a saxophone quartet. Dr Homer Boeteher and others performed, Romans shared humorous notes from West Virginia, and the crowd enjoyed refreshments. Next meeting set for December 31 at U B H church.
Miss Martha Viola Marshall daughter of William Marshall residing 134 Findley avenue Cambridge died Thursday at noon from consumption aged 22 years 32 months 25 days. She recently moved from Bloomfield Muskingum county and attended Broomfield U P church. Funeral services were held Friday evening at home and interment followed in Bloomfield. Married Dec 5 1903 to W W Morgan of Lore City. James Bryan returned from western states and Oklahoma praising a new settlement.
Conprearman George Henry White of Tarboro North Carolina writes to Pros Wlartman at the House of Representatives in Washington on February 4 praising Peruana Medicine Co for Peruana as an excellent grip and catarrh remedy. He states his family used it and endorses it and asks for further samples and assistance from Dr Wayt.
James McNelee of Barnesville Ohio is notified that Guernsey County commissioners ordered a new county road in Oxford Township on Sept 7 1903 and Dec 9 1803. Viewers and county surveyor will meet at William E Johnsons residence in Oxford on Jan 21 1904 at 1 o clock am to survey and lay out the road. Claims for damages or compensation must be filed with the viewers by that time.
An auction or sale listing items from hats to undergarments and outerwear. Includes men's and boys caps, plush hats, cardbray, fascinators, dresses, furment and undergarments with prices. Notes broad selection for ladies, children, and multiple sizes at low close prices.
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