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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1901
Page
2
The long jumble reports political contention involving Admiral Schley, Platt, Miles, and party factions in Monroe and Guernsey counties, plus a push for a public library in Buckeye State. It references a Chicago University donation, a court finding, and local school notes with community events and a Christmas rabbit tale.
Washington DC reports a Pacific Coast railroad testing a natural fuel alternative for locomotives as a possible replacement for coal. The effort aims to cut costs and increase efficiency, with success seen as key to broader adoption if results hold. Meanwhile Tomach Bitters continue to be touted as a universal remedy for indigestion and constipation after extensive trial.
Dec 24 market roundup lists Cleveland and Chicago quotations for cattle hogs sheep and lambs with varied grades. Notable figures include steers 1900 lb plus at 8.25 per 100 pounds, cows and heifers around 24 to 40, hogs mid 5 to 8 dollars, and western lambs near 4 to 8 dollars per head, plus grain bids for wheat oats and corn across cities.
Reports from Columbus and Mansfield detail Senate and legislative dynamics with Foraker Hanna and Sherman biographer Kerr. Malloy and Dick clash over speakership influence while Kerr crafts a two volume biography of John Sherman. Also notes arrest of Davis and Asberry, and tobacco plant sale in Middletown with a large fire loss in Springfield.
Lore City reports Matthew Clark returning from Monmouth while George Butts moves to Foster avenue. Peter Melley visits from Youngstown for the winter. Sis Arenes D Richards’s Presbyterian address drew praise. Dell Long is sick. Beryl Williams of New Columbus returns home after visiting sister Mrs. Durant. Tenry Bennett and others visit Gams nringe. J. Potts return to Zanesville. Chas Touville dies, and Christmas ladder planned at the Presbyterian church with free admission.
A Victorian advertisement touts Dr Chase's Ointment as a universal cure for scald head and eczema. It claims rapid itch relief and complete cures, citing testimonials from J. H. Grant of Detroit and H. A. Nicolai of Division Street.
Mr. F S Rose of 193 Sintec Buffalo New York writes that his baby suffered from a terrible dermatitis until Dr A W Chase's Ointment was applied. He claims the ointment stopped itching and healed the sores leaving natural skin. It costs 30 cents and is sold by Cambridge dealer Jay J Ogier or Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo NY.
The British Doctors in Zanesville Ohio offer three months of free treatment (medicine not included) for all invalids who visit their office at 434 Main Street Schultz Building corner Fifth and Main. They provide examination advice minor surgeries and aim to diagnose and treat a range of conditions with X ray supported methods. Hours 9 am to 8 pm daily except Sunday.
Leroy Jones and wife spent a week with Zanesville friends while L M Patterson suffers a severe quinsy. Robt Stewart of near Odell died from stomach trouble. Stella Moninger returned from Uhrichsville after three weeks away. James Turner lost a valuable horse last week. EB Mathews visited Uh nechisville friends over Sabbath. Walter Ifill returned from Pennsylvania for holidays. A one week school vacation during holidays noted. Various locals and relatives visiting, church services and protracted meeting updates. Wedding rumor hints and local travel plans round out the social notes.
Local notices recount Sugar Tree residents and visitors including Clan McCulough notes, funerals for Thomas Allender near Lebanon, and Len McCleary planning holiday visits. William and David Allender attend. George Porter moving from Penn Yan to Tyner. Legal note on a pending Adair v Lanning case set for trial the 17th. Community events include a 30th wedding anniversary reception for Mr. and Mrs. James McKahan, with a large turnout and a notable speech by Mr. McKahan. Weather reports mention a cold snap and a 10 to two below range. sale at Patterson not well attended due to cold. Rev L White conducted meetings at Sandhill church.
Fragmentary local item reports Degliss Pediek and family visiting Briar Ridge and mentions Stell Stewart ill with fever as the thermometer reading and dates are garbled. Other lines reference Mrs Tenth Tet visiting her daughter and various domestic details, with scattered names and vague events.
Hartford notes describe Charley Patterson clerking for CW Corbett visiting Cambridge over Paul Weal’s home for holidays. Dwight Spaid and a store bookkeeper were in Cunbridge, Mrs Hale Secrest in Cunridge, Alma Spaid visiting friends. Nellie Ogan of Cumberland hosted by sister Mrs Wim. b. A family gathering included candy and gifts as part of seasonal visits.
John W. Borton administrator of Isaac Borton deceased seeks to settle debts and sell real estate in Guernsey County to satisfy mortgages and claims. The property described includes lots in townships and ranges with boundaries and conveyances, with a mortgage held by Henthergan and others, and a court petition for sale to pay creditors. The notice names Mattie Gillespie and others as parties in interest and sets a deadline before which objections must be filed.
Sanuel Speck teaches at Wat Ridge this winter and returned home for a week of eating. Marty McCleary visited Cambridge with his mother and sister. Maggie Shannon plans to visit her brother in Easton Ohio. Netua Neato visits Cambridge friends. Robert Stuart, longtime township resident, was buried at Clearfork cemetery. John Newe, a blending school instructor in Marietta, returned home Saturday.
A historical puff reports Barnum’s circus dosing monkeys with Scott’s Emulsion to combat consumption. Keepers claim fewer monkey deaths since regular dosing, arguing cheaper to treat monkeys than replace them. The ad-like note promotes Scott & Bowne emulsion with a trade mark image and address.
A joyous Christmas greeting accompanies an advertisement for a store famed as the banner shop for best goods at the lowest prices. The copy promises more selection, larger space, and extra help to assist customers in choosing suitable presents for everyone.
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