Mountain Laurel and Wildman of the Woods Tale
The piece recalls the Mount Laurel and mountain tea shrubs on the hills known as Meming and Gorey Heights. It describes the wildman of the woods cabin, hunters, and a cougar or painter sighting along Wills Creek, with local geography and era reflections of Cambridge and Guernsey County.
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Andy
Lyysting
de Savildaan
Tle
Jduwn
Georgetown Hollow
Jausel
America
Telix Concolor
Fara
Vic O
Wall Creek
Bridge
Wu “Paisoter
Ile
Mountain Ben
Elixir of Life claim by Dr James W Kidd
A sensational ad proclaims a free elixir of life that cures many diseases. Dr James W Kidd of Indiana offers to mail a remedy on request, promising miraculous results and lasting health with no cost, backed by testimonials and dramatic claims of recovered mobility and vitality.
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Muppenono
Hing
Fenmer
J. Learngood
Fenner
Fredonin
N.Y
Boyd Aspy
James William Kidd
Kiowi
Sean
DR. Vis Chemical CO
Cleveland
Ohio
Wm. Moss
Allman Ringer wedding at J B Ringers home
A private home wedding occurred at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J B Ringer on Dewey Avenue at 7 40 in the evening. Miss Myrtle Ringer and Clyde Allman of Byesville were the bridal couple. Rev Dr Pope performed the ceremony with no attendants attended by many guests. The couple will reside in Cambridge. Residents from Byesville and Germano attended from out of town. The piece ends with editorial notes on news and publicity.
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Allman - Ringer
J. B. Ringer
Dewey Avenue
MryUle
Miss Conner
Hosick
Byesville
Miggie McCleary
Collie Stewart
Callihan
Minnie Shively
Jacobsbuns
Brighton
Denis
A. Brown
Geo. A.minto
East Gomber Avenue
Brown
Resolutions of the G A R on cannon display dispute
There were two well attended meetings of the G A R on Monday night. The resolutions condemn County Commissioners for refusing to allow a cannon to be placed on the public square. The post notes approval by the War Secretary and records the resolution for publication. Also mentions four lots sold in the Improvement Coll addition.
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Anit
Congress
United Stables
Wis
Secretary of War
Ghee
Tom
Publie
Arches
Thich
Cutt
GQ. A. R
Spence
Spence and Dimes
G Dea
Washington
A. Cooper
Desperate attempt to run John Besser from Pleasant City
A chaotic midwinter incident details Deputy Marsha Savage arresting detective John Besser at gunpoint on a warrant for concealing weapons. The pursuit spanned Pleasant City to Caldwell and Sarahsville as onlookers and colleagues pursued, with Savage reportedly drunk and driving to evade local officials.
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Besser
Young People's Union
Tpank ‘Savage
Pleasant City
South Bud Street
Savage
Mens
Ant Olly
Orton
Morton Campbell
McCollan
A. B
McCulloch
Blaly
Jesser
Caldwell
Sarahsville
Asa
McCafeeh
Arresh Savage
Wats
Justice of the Pe
Taylor
Cecil Boward
Danney
Marshally Mayer Bagster lWeanesday
Bold conspiracy linked Cambridge and Pleasant City abduction
A wild report describes a plot between Cambridge and Pleasant City to abduct John Besser as part of a larger conspiracy. It details travel by conspirators, interactions at Cambridge, a suspect Cecil Toward, and warnings from The Sun about the abductors planning to move the prisoner to the Ohio river, with police and citizens pursuing clues.
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Camberidge
Proprietus
Cambridge
Ohio River
Anehing
Avobher
Cecil Toward
Ieal
OM. Jolson
Fourfold card conspiracy exposed by four brave men
The four men who followed to Pleasant City broke up the conspiracy and exposed conspirators. The telephone aided the effort and an intoxicated suspect was sobered by the information. Prosecutions of law defying speakeasies will proceed with resolve and penalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mena
Pleasant City
Hemaciyes
Charles W. Baker A Prominent Ohio Lawyer and Senatorial Figure
Charles W. Baker born February 10 1857 in Cin eapolis area rose from early law work to the Ohio bar. He served as prosecuting attorney and solicitor, defeated J B Foraker, became a noted trial lawyer and civic leader with multiple business interests and three children in Cincinnati and Ohio.
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Charles W. Baker
Greanberry Oak Baker
Methodist
Epocoml Church
Wid
DelaWare
Ohio
Washington County
Pennsylvania
Yak
Mus
California
San Jose
University of the Pacific
Hiker
Baker
Che Wlumnad
Hegre
Efataan York
Chiehonnti
Hates bin Sehaal
Supreme Court
Tinmillan
J. B. Foraker
M Baker
Thn
Hancock
Cleveland
Seaton
Brice
Kansas City
Wm. Bryan
Ham Means
Cincinnati
United States
Ohta
Kentucky
West Virginia
C. Crane & Co
St. Nicholas
Kirby
Meymont
Parkersburg
Bellevue
Dayton
Aurora
Indian
Findlay
Maine
Norwaod
Evanston
Baer White Moja
Ueen
Biker
AuMala
Mary
Iorne
Pharne
Reading Road
Dak Street
Cincinniti
Thorng Baket
Lan
Vale College
Gladva
Charles Wentworth Baker, Jr
Fire gut ruins Kalamazoo factory building
A five story brick factory in Kalamazoo occupied by Michigan Buggy Company was destroyed by fire on January 17. The blaze consumed the half block, put about 800 workers out of work, with estimated losses around 200000 dollars. The cause remains unknown.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
Michigan Buggy Company
Compania
Suce
Do You Wish the Finest Bread and Cake
A jumble of notices mentions bakers and weddings amid names like Cambridge Miss Pollock and Miss Linkhorn. The item recounts social calls, invitations, and local residents’ movements including a wedding announcement for David Austin and Minnie Slakey, with scattered references to shops and workers.
Opposed Peace Talks Spark South Africa Debate in Parliament
In London on January 17 the opening of Parliament featured heated debate on South Africa. Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman condemned martial law, while Mr Chamberlain urged formal questions and legal opinions. Amendments demanded land and tax reform, housing for workers, and an end to concentration camps, as Lords backed Salisbury defending martial law and warned against a hasty settlement.
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Lord Rosebery
London
Dr. Kuyper
Noland
Lord Salisbury
Burane
Lord Hoselary
Nla
Salishury
Spencer Ctiveral Orluejaing
Australia
Canada
Karl Spencer
Grant
Edward Vik
Coimpany
Howry Caanheth Bannerman
Venga Arisl
Sonty Africa
Trelaid
Reed Heddopven
Cape Colony
Cape
Chamberlain
William Vernon Yarcouyt
Afrien
Relaiana
Seiah
Selah
South Africa
Trentland
House of Lords
Salisbury
Great Britain
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Guernsey
Me. Beal
Pea Hill
Gambridge
Wills Creek
Commins
Catecane
Cumbridae
Alesburg
Vernani
Shroud
Ander
Guernsey County
Dog Pond Park
Seventh Street
Tenth Street
Court House
Orenoon
PD. Edgar
Aya Baster
J. M. Ama
Suto M. Jralverton
Cary W. Montgomery
Dk Gress
Preyer
Her
Car. Montgomery
Charles G. Laugh Dixon
Tuhis
David Livingston
Cary W. Montgomer
Sions
Viola Dor
D Livingston
Viel D. Romans
David Livingstons
Committee On
Violu Theo
Ohio Dental Company
Dentists
New Taylor Block
Post
DR. Fenner
CouMas
Uwe
J.dl
Geseva, Crawford Co
Yaen
Dr. Fender
WaNk Barkman
Ty Ark Brug CO
Berwick Hotel
Rom
France Medical Institute Co
Gay St
Columbus
Union Station
State House
Mexico
Aang
Wendingromment Physeaghs
Hank
Chiurabos
P.O
France
France, Medical Institute Co
James W. Kidd
Firs National Bank
Mort Wayne, Ind
John Besser
Marsha
Anazelt
Cri Ine
Ewin
Mott’s
Dr. Bull
Dr. Bulls
Esterbrooks
New York
Cama
Mew Pollock
Heather
AL Ry Pallock
Shuean Pickers
Reamer
Canbridge
Ryesville
Gerbrade Combs
Cha Pont
Wasblige Fon C. SE
Minnie Slakey
Thorsday
Wills Coal Co
Orl le WI
Ald Hoilers
Dur
Aiine
Ee Thoms Selby
Ciscoidan
Saturdiy
Hossie Waller
Jy Inter
Pryeta Cambridae
Clarence Murph
Ausy
Moarpha
Witte Reascher
Maes
Bonnell
Glady Saun
A. Rickley
Win Hasse
Crodvidae
Sbsalon
Duansly
Mary Porsheas
Beyehey
Cumberland Subiguly
Weaiulkie Pasion
Poaselssi Pleasant City News
William ST
Reston
Albert Jennings
Wellesley
Sewte
Bradford
Dee
Treasuner
Jennings
Boston
Wallerley
Buffalo
Tom Jenkins
King
van Buren
Ark
Edwards
Havey
Ina Counry
Green Bailey
Gud Cha Wonndina
Bailey
Greep
Baley
Hia Wike
Gon
Edwards Farm
Graphic
Oscar Sherman
Edwarda Familly
Sherman
Chaffee
Minton
Manilla
Samar
Watt
Hong Kong
Lokbap
Lukhan
Lidshay
Chicago
Andrew Stewar
Hackney
Josephine Mulock
Middletown
St. Paul's Church
Mulock
Miss Mulock
Seattle
Wash
Cark Bon
MehtWatchyian
Wealdeat- He Grain Elevator Company
Bothing
Ayer
Pat
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