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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1908
Page
4
John A. McDowell of Millersburg is named as the State School Commissioner candidate. The report notes his hometown and official title in the appointment and related coverage.
The ticket presents candidates for county offices including John L. McCreary for representative, S Boden for auditor, Elmer Green for clerk, Frank R. Creighton for treasurer, Edmund Hawthorne for prosecuting attorney, A W Jackson for sheriff, Mahlon Combs James Orr W G Trott for commissioners, J Reasoner for commissioner, J T Fairchild for surveyor, and Dr A E Fletcher for coroner with no nominations for probate judge and recorder.
Yesterday two members of the senatorial committee with a proxy met to prepare a convention call. Turner spoke for Guernsey and Cottom for Coshocton joined by Biggs of Coshocton for Tuscarawas by proxy. Monroe and Noble had no representation. The representation basis uses secretary of state votes, not governor Pattison, a standard used for other conventions. The plan, critics say, underrepresents Guernsey county and leaves it short of deserved delegates.
The notice signals Taft's official message to be the day’s focus in Cincinnati on Tuesday July 28. The text ties Bryan Roosevelt echoes to “undesirable citizens” and warns of widespread firebrand rhetoric in a tense pre election atmosphere. A flood disrupted Bryan’s Denver trip as supporters pressed toward influence.
Despite a heated clash between Col. Bryan and Col. Guffey during a Fourth of July speech at Fairview, observers anticipate Pennsylvania will align with Bryan for the nomination.
The article notes George Gray of Delaware as a rare example of political figure who would have the president and vice president seek the man. It suggests Gray is favored for the vice presidency, with indications pointing to a Judge Gray nomination.
Magazine publishers offer in advance one dollar a word for Rooseveltian Africa hunting tales. The move signals high value on marksmanship and bravery before wild beasts and provides post presidency income, a prospect that unsettles many at the time.
The piece notes dwindling "friends of Senator Foraker" in Ohio as political fortunes fade. It warns the senator will attack Democrats from the stump by October using his fiery rhetoric, describing the changes in professional officeholders and urging better men and principles to protect public and business interests.
The Ohio Taft campaign managers confront Foraker allies as Governor Harris is mocked as a crafty elder. The Senate will campaign for Taft while criticizing Roosevelt policies, seen as fading in memory after praise by J. P. Morgan. Roosevelt is described as the setting sun while attention shifts to a new morning.
A Fourth of July picnic near Linn's grave brought together twenty six young people from Rock Hill Slaughter Hill and Independence. They joined at T B Stewart home then traveled to Center Grove for a noon dinner prepared by local ladies and spent the afternoon in games and socializing before returning home late in the day. Participants included Misses Mary Thompson Celia Stewart Ola Landman Ollie Rolingson Ida Wilson Ruth Thompson Olive Wilson Carrie Yarnell Osie Ross Alice Landman Lola Gary Yearl Wilson and Oessa Landman and Messrs Edgar Stewart Ernest Weisenstein Charles Stewart Howard Thompson Ross Davis Reed Braden Ross Landman Alfred Marshal John Weisenstein James Culley Homer Smallwood Delbert Rolingson and Grover Calvert. Rhoda Urban of Cambridge visited friends on the route while Mac Sprague of Marietta and Mr and Mrs Fred Betts of Cambridge visited relatives.
Miss Elizabeth Woodruff visiting friends in New Concord was noted in local society circles. The informal call highlights social ties and community presence in the town.
The article reports a heated confrontation at the Adams Hotel as Colonel Guffey wins reelection to the Democratic national committee from Pennsylvania amid factional strife and anti Guffey protesters led by James Kerr supporters. West Virginia supports Bryan. Dr. Chilton honored as vice president.
Odell A J Lanning spent Saturday and Sunday with friends at Claysville. Fourth of July attendees from here reported a good time in Birmingham. Co A Branniger and Grace of Parkersburg WV visited Mrs. O Lanning. Co B Lanning of Cambridge stayed with his parents G C Lanning. The Odell Grange plans a meeting next Saturday July 11 with important business. Reverend Cunningham preached at the school house and Sabbath school activities continue. C V Smyth and Golda Smyth visited, and Mr and Mrs Clint Warren of Brady spent time with the Taylors. W B and Flora Taylor of New Concord visited here.
Mr and Mrs McDowell of Washington visited Cambridge friends today highlighting social ties between the two cities.
Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher Secrest of Pleasant City are visiting friends in Cambridge.
Jas H. Dilley departed this morning for Magnetic Springs where he will remain for a week.
Mrs. Jas Hines has come back from a visit with friends in Martins Ferry and Wheeling, returning home with news of the trip and conversations from the journey.
The Democrats of the 18th-19th senatorial district of Ohio announce a delegate convention in Cambridge on July 23 at 16 o clock for nominating a state senator. Delegates by county include Coshocton 35 Guernsey 25 Monroe 27 Noble 10 Tuscarawas 48, total 145 with 73 needed for choice. Charles Ketterer named temporary chairman J H Biggs temporary secretary.
The week in Salesville and nearby towns includes a July 4 1908 birth of a 9 14 pound boy to Mr and Mrs Simon Lent. Iva Foraker visited the Kester family on R D 1 S O Brill helped harvest wheat with nephew Earl Eagon. J S Ables of Byesville Ohio visited daughter Mrs C D Williams west of here. Lela and Letha Eagon visited Cambridge at their uncle’s home and saw the big circus. The Foraker Brothers spent Sunday with sister Mrs Thomas Carper near Barnesville. Ethel Reynolds and Gal ligher of Barnesville were married July 4 at her parents home south of town. Mrs Patterson Foraker and Mrs Bessie Britton are reported ill at their homes in the area. Ephraim Long and wife from Nohie county visited Mrs William Foraker’s home.
The Fourth of July passed quietly in Quaker City R D 6. Ellis Carter's injured horse died after falling from a bridge. Emmet Borton and family return to Cam bridge, planning to live near Redman with his father Jesse Borton. M E Fairview meeting praised. Wool sold at 30 cents washed. Local schools underway with several teachers new to posts.
Salesville residents G. D. Tetirick and Isaac Watson visited Pleasant City friends from Friday to Sunday evening. George Winters of Cameron West Virginia visits his brother W. Where John Pulley returns home after a Cleveland summer. Miss Olive Spear hosts about fifty guests with music ice cream cake lemonade and bananas. Lloyd Mercer from Cambridge visits his brother-in-law Casper Enos. Normal school starts July sixth at Antrim. G. D. Tethrick and H. D. Enos travel to Gibson Station on business. Mr and Mrs Elmer George visit Cyrus English.
Mrs. M. A. Bone and two daughters came back last night from Leechburg Pennsylvania where they were called two weeks earlier by the death of a relative. Miss Ellen Haines of Zanesville, a guest of her cousin Miss Mabel Gardner on North Eleventh street, returned home last night.
Mrs. Charles Boden and Hon. W. E. Boden of Pittsburgh return home after visiting relatives and friends here.
Denver July 7 delegates and visitors flood the streets as snow is dumped from mountains. The Colorado Cowboy Band plays patriotic tunes while delegations take seats. Bryan shown by Nebraska banners as Taggart opens the convention with Bell as temporary chairman. Grover Cleveland memorial resolutions planned for evening.
A collage of early 20th century medical ads tout burdock bitters for indigestion and Dean's Ointment for skin relief. It promotes Dr Thomas' Eclectric Oil for quick pain relief and cautions against harsh laxatives, urging readiness for injuries with plain consumer language.
A catfish weighing forty six pounds was caught by four Derwent boys near Nicholson's mines last week. Cumberland visitors spent the Fourth with Mrs. Dyson near Pleasant City. Mrs. Lib Deal visited Pleasant City Tuesday to Sunday. Nicholson and Bess families visited Byesville Saturday. Floyd's sister from near Carlisle stayed last week. Worthy Dyson and family visited Hartford Sunday. Louisa Frye of Cambridge visited her brother Will here last week. J M Kackly lost a fine two year old colt last Thursday. Charley Cater and family visited here Sunday. A number from here attended the show Monday.
Pleasant Valley welcomed a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Henderson on Sunday July 5. Mary Angus of Cambridge and Mrs. Sarah Gauley’s family hosted relatives Ella and others last week. Miss Helen Black returned home after a week with her aunt Mrs. W D McConnell. Mr. and Mrs. C W Moore of Cambridge were guests of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T A Moore, late in the week.
Miss Harriet Tedrick, an instructor at the Orphans and Soldiers Home in Xenia Ohio, visits as the guest of Mr and Mrs W M Allen at their North Sixth street home.
Winterset residents and friends are noted visiting Cambridge, Ironton Ohio and Love City R D. No 3 with several locals hosting gatherings. Nan Parkinson from Ironton and Ina Arnold from Antrim are helping with sewing. A wedding is anticipated soon.
Senecaville residents note Miss Kate Kaho attended the National Education Association meeting in Cleveland and made a city visit. A July 2 1908 wedding united Mrs. E. D. Fell and Miss Edith Kaho at the bride’s mother’s home with Rev. Evan Thompson officiating. Ed Glass of Cumberland and Dr. Frank Pomeroy of Cambridge visited relatives while Lawrence Houseman returned from Columbus to see his mother Mrs. Mattie Houseman. Local races at Eyesville and a Trail Run picnic at Richey’s Grove drew attendees. ball club split a pair at Cambridge, losing 5 4 then winning 3 2.
At a Modern Woodmen meeting on Monday evening the log rolling slated for Thursday the 5th was postponed due to harvest time and many residents being away. The committee plans to invite Norwich Guernsey Antrim and Middlebourne and stage a larger event in late August.
An advertisement invites all to meet Dr Albert F Snell a renowned scientist and specialist in a wide range of diseases. He offers free consultations examinations and advice during a touring visit claiming to cure deafness catarrh weak lungs paralysis rheumatism nervous system disorders and many other conditions with a new treatment system. He warns against idlers and urges those with morphine opium or whiskey habits to seek his method and to bring urine for analysis.
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