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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1902
Page
2
Long column of 1902 Jeffersonian notes on counterfeit currency fears in Columbus, Panamanian canal talks, British coronation embassy plans, Governor Nash’s reform moves, and politics around Foraker, Hanna, and Babcock. Includes ship subsidy, Isthmian proposals, and public notices on local governance and finance.
The markets report price ranges for cattle and calves, sheep and lambs, and hogs, with weights and quality grades. Notable entries include choice dry cattle at 1200+ lbs around 3 per cwt, green fatty hogs 4.50 to 4.75, and calves fair to best around 7.0 to 7.5 per cwt, alongside other livestock values and market conditions.
President Roosevelt transmitted the supplemental Isthmian Canal Commission report to Congress noting unanimous recommendation to accept the Panama Canal Company’s offer to sell all rights, property, and unfinished work to the United States for 40 million dollars. The document details land, buildings, plant, work done, railroad shares, maps, and total valuation at 40 million with 10 percent cover for emissions. The Senate ordered the report printed as a document. Additional debate covered Philippine tariff measures and related U.S. governance in the islands, plus discussions on ship purchase laws and urgent deficiency appropriations. A separate dispatch from Cape Colony reports Wessel's Boer command killing a patrol near Tarkamastad, with some troops missing.
A long letter from attorney J Brown of St Ignace credits Dr A W Chase's Ointment with curing a decade long skin ailment on his leg and relief from itching. He spent about five hundred dollars before treatment and reports rapid improvement after using three boxes. He endorses the ointment and urges others to try it.
Washington news: Teevival meetings at the Methodist church continue as locals attend services at the Presbyterian church next Sabbath. Birthdays, visits, and travel notes fill the week with numerous names and small town ties. A possible star mail route from Love City to Winchester via Washington is discussed amid social happenings.
Miss Lenna McCullough visited friends near Odell while Mrs. McKehan improves slowly. Edward Allen of Cambridge visited on Sabbath. Craig moved his sawmill to the Gruber farm. George Lanning is ill with fever. Thirvam Gunn and wife from Imbell Lon visited Saturday and Sunday. Oil excitement noted with talk of a test soon. Jennings Ford plans a new house in Cambridge. James Ross sick with indigestion and fever. Milton Gibson and wife returned from Columbus visit. Clark Chambers will return to Iowa after seven years away. Mrs. Caroline Berry improves after pneumonia. Maga Mattie Montgomery called to Cambridge for sister’s illness. Elza Witte home after weeks away from oil fields.
A large group of eminent physicians from the British Medical Institute announce a permanent Zanesville branch offering free medical care for three months to all invalids who call before Feb 20. Services include consultation, examination, advice, and operations, with no charges for any services for one month. The program aims to diagnose and cure, including X ray diagnosed cases, and mentions specific ailments and a home treatment request form for those unable to visit. A public gathering is planned at a local school house.
Lore City notes show Emma Megeert of Cambridge visiting relatives as meetings started at Lie Presbyterian Church led by Rev. Oliver. Adelaide Chester returned from Cambridge after a short visit. Mrs. Robert Lowry and Mrs. Agnes Coville hosted Mary Ford, and Mr. Petty canvassed the area. John Frame, once ill, showing small improvement. Erwin McVicker and James Mosier visited Cambridge and Quaker City stays.
Sligu G O Dougherty of Cambridge visits with friends over Sunday. Mins Flo Grimsley hosts a Saturday afternoon gathering. TJ Borris of Cleveland visits relatives here. Cornelius Warding near New Philadelphia spends the week with friends. Wells Esq. of Cambridge conducts business here. Rev Albert Tedrick of Booneville Ind. visits his parents. T M Grimsley noted Merristown dinner plans. George Bean replaces his father as village forge after forty years of service and retires from active work with his practical trade knowledge.
A vintage advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as a health patch for weary bodies. It claims the medicine strengthens bones and lungs, improves blood, and restores energy, promising quick, visible results with high-quality ingredients. Free samples offered by mail from Scott & Towne.
El Morison of unknown residence is notified in a Guernsey County Ohio Court of Common Pleas divorce petition filed by Mary Morrison against Rich Morrison. Petition cites gross neglect of duty and requests a hearing after February 1902.
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