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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1905
Page
5
A fragmentary ad lists tooth prices and dental services including bed set prices, painless extracting, silver fillings, gold fillings, and related charges. The text is incomplete with multiple gaps and unclear figures.
The Daily and Weekly Jeffersonian notes teachers examinations on the first Saturday of each month in Cambridge Ohio. Boxwell exams occur on the third Saturday of April and the second Saturday of May. Boxwell commencement is the last Saturday of June. Exams start at 8 30 a m with presiding officials H L Cash Evesville and G E Bell Cum Glenne Wolfe Quaker City.
The issue lists a remnant sale at Potter's and a July cut price sale at Hub Clothing Store, with ads urging readers to see the Hub ad. Births noted include a daughter born to Mr and Mrs A W Carr of Franklin Avenue on July 10 1905 and a daughter to Mr and Mrs TJ Nortis of Carlisle Avenue on July 11 1905. Social items mention visits, clergy changes, and community happenings.
William Todd, a coal miner at the Murray Hit mines near the city, was killed when run over by a switcher on the night mine train at Mier Siding. He lay injured until morning, transported to Cambridge, and died around 4 am. Rev. G A Miller conducted a ministerial services. he leaves a wife and family. Todd, about 49, had recently arrived from Love City and was reportedly intoxicated.
A critical opinion piece arguing the Panama Canal project is a grand sham. It cites former chief engineer Wallace, Taft, and War Secretary, contending the canal is unfeasible, predicting completion could take a century, and noting the Nicaragua route as feasible but abandoned due to political pressures and syndicate interests.
Mrs. Samuel Mehaffey, formerly Mary Jane Rankin born July 12 1837, died July 3 1905 after two years of chronic illness. She married Samuel Mehaffey October 1 1866 and left four daughters May E Clara Anna Frances and Alice W along with her husband. Funeral conducted by several pastors with many friends paying tribute at North wood cemetery in a quiet, dignified service.
Court actions list ordered payments to Court Constables and other officials for May term. Modifications in Neel v Hammond shift funds to P Dennis. Defaults yield $240.16 against R S Harding. Village of Cumberland judgment affirmed. Partition order issued to Cosgrove Acheson Sankey. Estate matters: Simpson estate claim rejected. administrators to pay costs. Sale confirmations and orders of sale issued or filed, including Guernsey Times and Turner G Brown probate. public sale for Hayes on Clyde Eagon et al.
The Monongahela Presbytery sets Tuesday evening for the installation of Rev T D Edgar as pastor of Second United Presbyterian Church Wilkinsburg. Rev W A Phillips will preside and Rev E C McCowan will preach. Rev S W McKelvey to give the pastor address and Rev M M Patterson of First United Presbyterian Wilkinsburg will charge the people. Edgar, born in Coulterville Illinois 37 years ago, studied at Monmouth College and Xenia Theological Seminary, first serving Morning Sun Ohio four years, then Cambridge Quebec church five years before taking charge at Second church.
A social gathering in Macksburg honored Mrs. Richard H. Dilley of Cambridge and Mrs. Elizabeth Chesney of Topeka hosted by Mrs. J. W. James. Attendees included Mrs. Dilley, Mrs. Chesney, Mrs. Jh. C. Smithson, Mrs. Lizzie Morris, and others. The Old Cambridge Baptist Sunday School plans an ice cream and cake social on the church lawn Thursday evening, inviting all.
A local advertisement claims catarrh is a blood and constitutional disease needing internal remedies. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a doctor recommended, non quack treatment from F. Cheney & Co of Toledo, asserting 170 ingredients provide miraculous results and offers testimonials. It also mentions Hairs Family Pills as a cure for colds in one day.
The report asserts that the upcoming financial statement will demonstrate reliability and steady performance, underscoring the institution's commitment to transparency and financial integrity.
Enervating days prompt readers to seek Hood's Sarsaparilla as a tonic and sustaining aid. In Columbus reports, Canal Dover mayor retained 333, New Philadelphia mayor 433.95, police officers 402.50, under city ordinance. New municipal code bars fee retention. test cases pending.
A fragmented verse lampoons world troubles then shifts to a Home Missionary Society meeting at the M E parsonage lawn. Officers elected for the coming year include President Mrs Pugh and Vice Presidents Mrs C Ro Petter and Mrs Melville Fordyce, with Mrs H C Wombbrook as secretary and Mrs R H Clark as treasurer. A social hour followed, honoring retiring president Mrs Hartler.
1904 rail statistics show sharp declines in foreign arrivals boosting losses by nearly half a million dollars. War between Russia and Japan spurs emigration again this year. Also an advertisement touts Hestetter's Stomach Bitters as a cure for loss of appetite and related ailments.
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