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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1906
Page
3
A brief set of biscuit instructions for breakfast or tea. Mix and bake small hot biscuits just before the meal. Serve with butter and honey marmalade or jam. Emphasizes using Royal Baking Powder for best results.
A Columbus dispatch reports Ohio's General Assembly accused of violating child labor statutes by employing boys as young as seven as pages. Chief Inspector Morgan plans to issue an official order for discharge of underage pages, relying on lawmakers and public sentiment, amid warnings ignored since the session began. A related employment ad from Mrs. W W Mitchell offers unverified opportunities.
Belmont Ohio January 18 unique county telephone system used by farmers along wire fences is being replaced as Morristown Telephone Co lines extend into the area. Farmers linked to fences to reach neighbors, transmitting signals so clearly a clock tick could be heard between homes.
A fragmented early text outlines wealth, names, and ventures of major figures linked to South Africa and diamonds. It mentions John D. Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie, Alfred Eein, Cecil Rhodes, and Baronet family ties, noting diamond wealth, railway interests, and a Park Lane mansion, with aging rumors of a marriage proposal.
Thomas Durst's large black crossbreed dog, a Newfoundland and St Bernard, lives on the south side and is famed for rescuing a little child who fell into icy canal water. The dog swam to the child, grabbed its clothes, and brought it to land. Durst praises the dog’s gentle nature and would not part with him.
Guernsey county poultry fanciers exhibited at the 40th Tuscarawas County Poultry Association show in Newcomerstown with N. Taylor Belf Rocks and others. Guernsey National Bank elected A J Petty A A Taylor John McBurney G H Boeicher and S T Scott as directors with Petty as president and Taylor as cashier. delay due to Petty's fitness. Hants church adopts plan to hire George Phillips as assistant pastor for West Branch chapel and chapel improvements including baptistry. Second U S church congregational meeting backs bill in Ohio legislature extending suffrage to local option sessions.
In Columbus on January 19 the Senate reconsidered and passed Beatty's bill repealing the inheritance tax, raising the exemption from 2000 to 16000. Democratic senators caucused to push an independent Cincinnati investigation, opposing the Little resolution. House measures include memorials for Hayes and other criminal and transportation bills.
An elderly resident Ivar Palenusuk aged 103 was released after 50 years in a Hungarian prison. He protested the release, wept, and attempted to be reimprisoned, insisting on staying jailed to avoid further confinement.
Ohio partly cloudy Friday with Saturday rain, rising temperatures and fresh west winds. Western Pennsylvania fair Friday, Saturday rain with rising temperatures and fresh west winds. West Virginia fair and colder Friday then Saturday rain with rising temperatures.
In Chicago on January 18, a firmer tone in wheat dominated trading as rain shortages in India weighed on demand. May wheat advanced about 54 percent while corn showed little change, with quotes around May at 84 and other nuances like March at 32.5.
A prizefighter named Kia Goce or possibly Greenberg died in the second round of a three round bout at George McFadden's club on Third Avenue New York. The opponent escaped and police search for him. Goce is described as a New York resident with disputed name spelling.
An advertisement touts Hyomel for catarrhal troubles claiming immediate relief and cure with consistent use. The Hyomes outfit includes a pocket inhaler a medicine dropper and a bottle of Hyomes priced at 1 with refills 50 cents. money back guarantee if directions followed.
Funeral services for Judge William Chambers were held at the home of his son in law Grant Turnbaugh on North pth street Friday morning at 10. Rev. Edwin A Jester read scripture and prayed, followed by an address by Rev Dr Milligan. Hymns were sung by Mrs J F Jones and Rev Mr Jester with Miss Harels at the piano. A Caldwell delegation attended, including D S Springs and J M McGinnis. Active pallbearers were Cambridge and Caldwell bar members. Interment was at Northwood cemetery beside his daughter Mrs Turnbaugh. Mrs Chambers was accompanied by her son Brook and daughter Ada. Sympathy from many neighbors followed.
Funeral services for the late Mrs Grant Turnbaugh were held at her North 13th Street residence Thursday at 2 oclock. Rev Edwin A Saster of the M E church and Rev G O Mirler of the Second Presbyterian conducted the service with hymns sung by the Mo El shursy chorus. Pallbearers included D Pardom J G Neilay F J Nyce and others. Interment followed at Northwood cemetery. Attendees from out of town included Mrs Wm Chambers and her daughter Ada Chambers of New York City, HA B Chambers of Marietta, J B Phillips and Miss Lou Phillips of Marietta, Mrs Heery Wilson J B Anderson of Zanesville, A R Phillips of Newark, J R Spence of G eumbus, and James Gibson and Mrs Kate Kellar of Mt Ephraim.
Miss Sade Orr, resting at her home, has accepted the position of matron at the Camridge Guernsey county Children Home. Miss Oct has devoted years to this work and is unusually successful, never having a child die under her care. Orr is bright, of strong character, and highly esteemed for worth and usefulness. We wish her success in the new role. Barnesville Enterprise.
A historic notice advises that bilious attacks come with appetite loss and dullness, and urges taking Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets at first symptoms to ward off the attack. For skin diseases, Chamberlain's Salve relieves itching and burning instantly and aids healing, sold by local merchants Brevan & Wilson and D. M. Hawthorne.
An obituary style note recalls the 7th anniversary of Dr W V Milligan's birth on January 16. A friend gifted a substantial token with a poem from 1827 praising peace, wisdom, and service. Milligan responds that friendship matters more than gifts, hoping years will lift him higher.
Officials of the B and O railroad are conducting a full census of about 55020 employees across all branches. The project, underway for months and nearing completion, will include biographical sketches with birth dates entry dates and career details. It aims to support a future pension policy precedent set by Pennsylvania and other roads.
An old ad promotes Mi-o-na as a permanent cure for digestive weakness. It claims daily bowel care, slow chewing, avoiding mental strain, and using Mi-o-na before meals for stomach trouble. Factual note includes a birth: a child born to Mr. and Mrs. Wil Keiser of Summit Avenue on January 17, 1908.
Eighteen men are believed killed in a Detroit and Kanawha Coal Co mine on Paint Creek near Detroit West Virginia. Rescue efforts began as ventilating fan was restored. cause blamed on dust ignited by a blast. Many families identified among the trapped and dead. ownership recently transferred to a syndicate including the Mucklow brothers and W D Boyer.
Ohio lawmakers show interest in abolishing capital punishment and consider the whipping post as a harsh, but humane, deterrent. Probate Judge Black argues severe punishment is needed for wife beaters and deserters, linking punishment to broader juvenile court concerns and urging strong action against this crime.
Prominent Ohio jurist and first Caldwell mayor Hon. William Chambers died Tuesday night January 16 1906 born March 11 1842 in Calvert County Maryland. He taught school and studied law under James E Jones later serving as prosecuting attorney judge of a Common Pleas court and as mayor. Married Martha Phillips October 25 1870, he left four children Alfred P Ada Henry B and Della deceased wife of Grant Tornbaugh. His death follows the loss of a daughter, a poignant family bereavement.
Washington reports Secretary Root to investigate a foreign deportation from Key West involving Cuban nationals. Senor Quesada claims the citizen action violated treaty rights and Root will review Florida governor actions to curb future illegal acts. Also covered are a Syrian missionary arrest in Cleveland over bogus citizenship papers and the embalming of Thomas J. Emery of Cincinnati for return home.
In common pleas court Emma L. Spencer sues Jacob A. Lafolette county treasurer seeking injunction and equitable relief. A. L. Stevens appears for the plaintiff. W. P. Gibeon files for divorce from Semna Gibson on grounds of extreme cruelty.
A new case filed in common pleas court names Carrie A. Rogers as plaintiff and Thos Ferryman and others as defendants. Atty A. L. Stevens represents the plaintiff in the partition action.
W. C. Suitt arrived back from Chicago Illinois where he attended the Furniture Dealers Exhibit. While away he sold over $20 000 worth of goods for the Suitt Bros Manufacturing Company.
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