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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1907
Page
4
The Jeffersonian issue from July 11 1907 notes editors John M Amos and E Amos Jr and lists pricing 8 dollars for six months or 1 dollar yearly, with reminders of post office mailing as second class matter in Cambridge Ohio.
On June 25, 1908 Harry K. Thaw fatally shot Stanford White in a controversial New York murder case. The incident drew widespread attention to the trial and raised questions about celebrity and justice in early 20th century America.
A young man warned to meet later threatened the officer who arrested him, while onlookers laughed at the scene. The incident highlights tensions between youths and law enforcement as the arrest proceeded.
Officials in the treasury department at Columbus estimate the revenue from the Aikeo law tax on saloons statewide will total 43,700,000. The projection highlights the potential impact on state finances for the current year.
William B. Moore was found guilty and sentenced to four years in the Ohio penitentiary for presenting a false voucher to Columbus for undelivered electric light poles. The piece notes likely others may face similar fates and urges citizens to protect municipal rights.
The judge said the fine amount will be announced August 3 and the entire case goes to the highest court for final decision. It may be long before the tainted money reaches the treasury and critics fault government for allowing monopolies to shape elections.
Cambridge showed comparatively fewer injuries and deaths than other cities, with 2153 deaths period and 1046 injuries from live reworks 347 by wonder 292 by firearms 205 by cannonto y pistols and 41 explosives. The public spirit and orderly policing aided quiet enforcement with few arrests for violations of mayoral proclamations.
The OF Sun marks its second year with a 48 page edition titled the First Anniversary Edition. The journal emphasizes manuftrace commerce education and general interests of Columbus while boasting a display of resources and bold management.
The senator denies reports that notes held by certain parties were given for money borrowed from Akron's city treasurer. He admits debt but insists none was public funds. He declares such politicians should not be expected to pay personal debts and bristles at minor financial obligations.
Col W A Taylor presents a detailed narrative of the night of Fort McHenry s bombardment and withdrawal. The piece includes the exact text of Francis Scott Key s poem as published by a school bookseller, recalling a veteran’s eyewitness account from York County Pennsylvania and his grandfather Benjamin Amos.
The piece notes that U S government may send warships anywhere in the Pacific without signaling hostility to Japan. It contrasts true statesmen with jingoistic citizens and questions Japan’s response to U S actions near its shores. It also criticizes public discourse on education emigration and other policies.
W. Gillespie previously secured several pet squirrels including a rare white one and released them on his lawn. The charming animals are now seen roaming town with some likely in the Central school grove.
The article urges boys to protect and feed local squirrels near the courthouse. It notes that with protection from dogs and stone throwing, more squirrels can be kept for pleasure and eventually fed from the hand, as seen in Columbus state house grounds.
The 15th National Irrigation Congress will be held in Sacramento California from September 2 to 7. Delegates are invited to join discussions on saving forests storing floods reclaiming deserts and developing natural resources. Special excursions will show the Sacramento San Joaquin Valleys mountains and irrigated districts with special rail rates offered over all Trans continental Lines.
Lloyd B. Birney, longtime bookkeeper at Central National Bank, resigns effective August 1 to devote himself to Puritan Coal Co. as secretary treasurer. A. G. Henderson will replace him, after a prior role as deputy sheriff and current bank work.
Cambridge friends report Ira H. Watson former Guernsey County sheriff has taken a traveling salesman position with a large Seattle firm. He has also been successful in the real estate business after moving to the coast.
W. S. Cowgill arrived in Cambridge from Lake Side Ohio where his family spends the summer. His daughter Laura has been ill for months but is rapidly recovering. He notes good fishing in his locality and shares customary fisherman stories.
Mrs Mary E Woodrow who has been in Emporia has returned Tuesday morning accompanied by her daughter Miss Carrie Woodrow of Joliet Illinois who will spend the summer with relatives and friends here.
Mrs Dora Allender and her daughter Luella have returned home after a brief visit with her sister Mrs Boston Miller in Tyner.
Guernsey County commissioners awarded Fowler and Cole of Mount Vernon the one mile macadam road contract from Lore City to the county infirmary for 6690 dollars with a 4000 dollar bond. Work to begin next week, bond and payment shares set with state county township and adjacent property owners contributing. The project is the first macadam road in Guernsey county under state aid rules.
Four youths injured in a Sunday morning crash near Northfield Knox township when a fluttering parasol spooked a horse. Miss Velma Thompson and Willard Law were in one carriage. Mrs. Martha McDonald and George Law in the other. Both buggies overturned. all victims bruised with two drivers lightly hurt. Thompson transported to nearby home. by Tuesday all reported recovering.
Washington items describe residents visiting relatives in Cambridge Newark Gibson and Columbus. Local changes include resignation of Marshal Long and appointment of John McDonald, marriages, deaths, and upcoming games between Fairview Normal clubs and Cambridge residents. Notable events include Miss Nellie Luzadder’s Indianapolis marriage and John Montony’s Columbus wedding, plus Mrs Tedrick’s sudden death at 78 and interment in Wesminster cemetery.
Sugar Tree and nearby towns host a string of visitors including Mrs. Hattie Moss of Zanesville staying with Mrs. T H Bisher and Anna Kennedy from Muskingum college with her parents over the 4th. J K McCartney and son in law Gattrell of Londonderry traveled through, Miss Jessie Fife of Cambridge visited, Miss Margaret Martin of Cambridge with her brother John Martin, Jacob Banker of Winterset Iowa visiting relatives, Welsh Barger of Iowa visiting Mrs Susie Bell, a horse owned by George Aiken was shot after a kick broke its leg, and Mrs J B Gunn with Grandmother Gunn and Mrs Emma were noted attendees.
A long promotional piece argues that Peruna earns endorsements from public officials and prominent figures. It cites testimonials from Joseph Reiss, W. K. Good, and L. Clifford Figg Jr praising Peruna for catarrh and related ailments and claims lasting cures after multiple bottles.
Wallace and daughter Minnie and Mrs Fred Wallace of Zaneville visited Francis Braninger’s family near Milnersville. Jimmy McConkey, recovering from appendectomy, shows gradual improvement. Belle McConkey remains gravely ill with consumption and is expected to die soon.
Several local residents spent Sabbath and weekend hours visiting relatives and friends. Notable trips include James Ballinger and Roy Paden to Cambridge, and Ross Bair staying with cousins. Ice cream social planned at Merrill Grimsey's Grove on Thursday July 18 with broad invitation.
Salesville’s Howard Long sold and delivered 18 head of cattle last week. Dernard Williams sold a fine bunch of sheep. Mrs. Simon Lent and her daughter Roberta visited relatives near Byesville. I. I. Linkhorn described the week as a business day. Carlos Perry of Zanesville stayed with his mother Mrs. Joseph Perry here. R. B. Maden accompanied his wife.
Cambridge notes report births illnesses and family visits including Thos Kenworthy and family at a brother’s home. Mrs Willis and son Raymond visiting Priaulx. a July 26 festival announced with Rev J M Duncan to preach July 21. Grandmother Clark improving. Mrs McCulley and Mrs Jennie McCulley visits. Willard repairing a cellar for Mrs McCulley. Mrs James Lowry visiting. wedding rumors. infant Lepage ill. young Anker ill with indigestion. Mary Jane Johnston dies. funeral at Mt Hermon church at noon.
North Salem reports two contests with the Cambridge club. In the forenoon five innings Salem trailed 5 to 8. The afternoon game went 10 innings with Salem losing 9 to 13 in regulation play. Salem still won both games overall.
The brief item notes a 9 to 9 tie through the middle innings of a game. A one month old child of Branson Colvin died last Friday and was buried Saturday at Mc Cleary's cemetery beside its mother who died a month earlier. Several locals, including Annie Warden and Leonard Warden, visited home from Normal at Washington for the 4th. Maggie Martin of Cambridge visited her brother John Martin over the weekend. G W Kirkman and wife spent Sunday with friends in Cambridge. Daniel Whetmore and family, Hazel and Jesse Smith of Cambridge, visited Perry and Mrs. Smith. J W Bargar of Little Rock and others are visiting Mrs J Bell and relatives here. Dell Colvin's child, cared for by Mrs Mary Hill for eleven weeks, was taken home last Sunday.
Pleasant City residents and visitors from Cambridge Byesville Caldwell and New Concord gathered for picnics and races around the Fourth of July. Families such as Gillespie Secrest and Tedrick enjoyed social calls and trail runs while others attended races at Byesville and visited friends in Camberday.
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