Ashland Boy tops Driving Park matinee in exhibits
At Driving Park matinee there were no Class A trot races. Ashland Boy entered and trotted two mile exhibition heats in 2:28 and 2:25. Close Mile Trot drew three entries with three heats to decide the winner. A running race between Lady and Black Slipper ended with Black Slipper winning in 32 seconds for a quarter mile. Dr. Harry Stewart started, Hannan and Whitten judged, officials praised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Driving Park
Ashland Boy
Tarry Shawnee
Whitten
Betsy Brown
Orr
Lady
Sunnafrank
Black Slipper
Port Clinton Gets Next Encampment
Springfield Ohio July 17 Port Clinton was chosen by the grand encampment of the Odd Fellows for the next meeting Mayor Rollo Smith entered the race and secured the encampment for next year Officers installed by the patriarchs include Grand patriarch W J Emmons of Sidney grand high priest E E Corn of Ironton grand senior warden S W Courtright of Circleville grand junior warden George M Rewell of Cleveland grand scribe F C Garrett of Dayton grand treasurer J H Hart of Cincinnati grand representative W C Myers of Ironton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Port Clinton
Odd Fellows
Rollo Smith
W. J. Emmons
Sidney
E. E. Corn
Ironton
S. W. Courtright
Circleville
George M. Rewell
Cleveland
F. C. Garrett
Dayton
J. H. Hart
Cincinnati
W. Cc. Myers
Reverend Frye on a Cambridge visit en route to Chicago
Rev. W. H. Frye D D pastor of the First M E church Trenton N J is visiting relatives in Cambridge and his boyhood home in Jackson township for a few days He travels to Chicago and the Rock River Ill conference where he will lecture this month He preached twice in Ocean Grove N J the summer resort noted for its size and is regarded as one of the M E church’s ablest preachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Frye
D. D
M. E
Trenton
N. J
Cambridge
Jackson Township
Chicago
Rock River
Ocean Grove
Mrs Ed Hannan and Frances Visit Scio Friends
Mrs Ed Hannan and her daughter Miss Frances returned yesterday from a visit with friends in Scio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed.Hannan
Frances
Scio
Fred Bendure Returns Home From Cambridge Visit
Fred Bendure has returned to his Portsmouth home after visiting Cambridge friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Bendure
Portsmouth
Cambridge
The Cause of Many Sudden Deaths
A health notice touts kidney disease as a major hidden danger causing heart failure and bladder issues. It promotes Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney liver and bladder problems with a free sample offer from Kilmer Co Binghamton NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Court House News Court actions on marriages and divorces
R C Anderson of Byesville weds Mamie McGee of Black Top. Samuel Hensterfield of Cambridge weds Mary Wilson of Forsythe’s mines. Robert Sanderson of Derwent weds Mrs Bessie Finnegan of Hartford. New case Addie Brokaw v Herbert Hale minor et al partition. Witten v Village of Byesville injunction allowed. Dugan v Dugan divorce alimony grounds extreme cruelty. Guardianship of Oliver minors. Chas W Oliver guardian. Dugan estate administration. Catharine Clancy administratrix. Warden administrator vs Maude Glenn will case heard today by Judge McGinnis. Attorneys listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Anderson
Byesville
Mamie McGee
Black Top
Samuel Hensterfield
Cambridge
Mary Wilson
Forsythe’s Mines
Robert Sanderson
Derwent
Bessie Finnegan
Hartford
New Case
Addie Brokaw
Herbert Hale
Rosemond & Bell
Benj
Langdon E. Doyle
Senecaville
Gay Secrest
Buffalo
Charles
Margaret
Samuel
Frank
Edith Oliver
Chas, W. Oliver
G. D Dugan
August Baer
Rose Clancy
Catharine Clancy
Cynthia Dugan
David A. Dugan
Common Pleas
D. C
Gellar Stairway Collapse Injures Mrs Wiley
Mrs Hutchison Wiley of West Gomber avenue was injured when a cellar stairway collapsed as she stepped onto the first section. She fell about ten feet, suffering cuts and bruises but no broken bones, and Dr C A Moore attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutchison Wiley
West Gomber Avenue
Voyage ends as vessel sighted off England coast
Mrs. Robert Hammond of South Eighth street received a Washington cablegram this morning announcing relatives in Washington had learned from the vessel carrying her daughter Mrs Will Santom and family that the ship was sighted off the England coast Tuesday and was expected to reach South Hampton Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hammond
South Eighth Street
Washington, D. C
Will Santom
England
South Hampton
Love City Visitor Elijah Sproat in Cambridge
Elijah Sproat of Love City visited Cambridge on business today, meeting local contacts and assessing opportunities for partnerships and investment in regional ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elijah Sproat
Love City
Cambridge
Miss Thera Spaid Returns From Month With Zanesville Friends
Miss Thera Spaid of Third street returned last night from a month long visit with friends in Zanesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thera Spaid
Third Street
Zanesville
Cleveland guests visit Hollenback family
Mrs. Wm Scott and two children from Cleveland are visiting the Hollenback family on Fourth street for an extended stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm, Scott
Cleveland
H. K. Hollenback
Family
Fourth Street
Visitors Mrs. N. Young and Mrs. W. B. Mathias At Pleasant City
Mrs. N. Young and Mrs. W. B. Mathias traveled to Pleasant City this morning for a short visit with friends, planning to stay a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Young
W. B. Mathias
Pleasant City
Freeport Guests Visit Wheeling Avenue Pair
Dr Zellars and his daughter Miss Virginia of Freeport are the guests of Dr and Mrs Fred Harrison of Wheeling Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Zellars
Miss Virginia
Freeport
Fred Harrison
Wheeling Avenue
Mr and Mrs Chas McGrath Return Home
Mr and Mrs Chas McGrath, guests of Harvey Parker and family, returned to their home in McConneleville today after visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. McGrath
Harvey Parker
McConneleville
Ohio counties report no saloons amid mass closures
Five Ohio counties Harrison Fayette Geauga Morgan and Clinton currently lack saloons. The Harrison County Democrat notes four hundred sixty two saloons have closed in the past year, signaling widespread industry contractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Harrison
Fayette
Geauga
Morgan
Clinton
Harrison County
Epworth Park Chautauqua Announces Eighteenth Annual Assembly
The Epworth Park Chautauqua at Bethesda Maryland invites patrons to the Eighteenth Annual Assembly from August 6 to August 23 1908. The management promises a stronger better program to suit a cultured audience and attract diverse tastes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth Park Chautauqua
Bethesda, C
Four Generations in Harvest Field on Sproat Farm
Four generations gather on J. N. Sproat’s farm with ages 77 52 28 and 4 as hay harvest proceeds in good shape. Local barber R J Kerrigan ill. Helen Barrett visiting Cambridge. Infirmary repairs and fence work underway. hay crop projected at 150 tons. Community events and trades noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Sproat
C. A. Sproat
R. B. Sproat
Forest Sproat
R. J. Kerrigan
Helen Barrett
Crooksville
L. H. Longstreth
H. W. Arndt
Fred Jeffreys
Barnesville
Kerrigan
W. W. Dixon
M. M. Hayes
Kansas City
J. H. Bond
Vernon Bond
Cambridge
Cynthia Hayman
Love City
Robert
Elhu Atha
L. C. Graves Company
Springboro
E. E. Sproat
How to Tell When a Dog Is Mad Hydrophobia
The article explains that rabies does not follow the common myth of water shunning. It notes that mad dogs may drink water and do not froth at the mouth. Key signs include a sudden disposition change, trouble swallowing, and, when rabies is present, sticky saliva on teeth, red eyes, and bursts of running fury followed by exhaustion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casper Whitney
Outing Magazine
Mrs. J. M. Dalzell Laid To Rest In Glenwood Cemetery
Funeral held for Mrs. J M Dalzell who died last Sunday in Washington City. Interment followed Tuesday afternoon at Glenwood Cemetery. She is survived by her husband four children and one grandchild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Dalzell
Wryshington City
Glenwood Cemetery
Sonnefeld departs for visit with father in Wheeling West Virginia
Louis Sonnefeld left this morning for a visit with his father in Wheeling West Virginia, based on a brief society news item noting family travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Sonnefeld
Wheeling
W. Va
Mrs O M Ballinger and Two Children Shop in City
Mrs O M Ballinger and her two children from New Concord were seen shopping in the city today, enjoying a day out with family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O# M. Ballinger
New Concord
City
Horace E Dewey Passes County Teaching Exam
Horace E. Dewey son of Rev Dr Dewey recently passed the Canfield county school examination gaining a three years teaching certificate He is employed to teach near Salem Columbiana County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace E. Dewey
Dr. Dewey
Canfield
Mahoning County
Salem
Columbiana County
Hair from Chinese burial pigtails fuels racial panic tale
A sensational report claims a freighter brought hair from beheaded Chinese bandits to supply U S markets, valued at over 5000 dollars. It cites a British ship arriving with 22 cases of Chinese pigtails said to be collected in cemeteries by Americans for profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wray Castle
Orient
Wray
United States
Staten Island
Seneca
Grimes
China
Captain Grimes
Atchison Globe
Interstate Team Defeats Lore City in 6 to 1 Game
The Interstate team of the Cambridge City Baseball League downed Lore City 6 to 1 Thursday afternoon at Lore City. Schmidt pitched well allowing two scratches and the Interstate amassed eleven hits. Notable stats include Wood Orme 2, Clinger with two base hits and multiple stolen bases.
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Cambridge City Baseball League
Lore City
Schmidt
Interstate
Wood
Orme
Clinger
Stevenore
Cale
I ‘Hagen
Ss. Schmidt
Strong
Eac
Erven
Downs
Rhoda
Csp
Tottehim
Oy Peyton
Vandine
Teres
B. Stevenore
Boyd
Shooter
Prohibition Party Nominates Chafin for President
Columbus Ohio July 17 Eugene W Chafin is nominated for president and Aaron S Watkins for vice president by the Prohibition national convention both by unanimous choice. The platform calls for direct senatorial elections and bank deposit guarantees among measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Eugene W. Chafin
Chicago
Aaron S. Watkins
Ada
Chafin
Daniel R. Sheen
Peoria
New York
Indiana
Wisconsin
William B. Palmore
St. Louis
Palmore
Charles Scanlon
Professor Watkins
T. B. Demaree
Kentucky
C. 8. Holler
Waukesha County
Wis
Ilinois
Political Platform Demands Broad Reforms Across Society
The passage lists reform goals including uniform marriage and divorce laws, equal employment liability, post office review, child labor bans, literacy-based suffrage, and resource conservation. It frames these as core to a righteous cause and urges all citizens aligned with these issues to join the party, criticizing both major parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Adams Brothers boss fined for assault over sewer project
Hubble Adams of Adams Bros of Zanesville faced Mayor Bradford and pled guilty to assault after allegedly striking Inspector Bramhall with a heavy monkey wrench during the South Cam bridge trunk sewer dispute. A $20 fine plus costs was imposed. Separately George Petras was arrested on a criminal slander warrant by Anna Maggarsh and pleaded not guilty. hearing set for Thursday at 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubble Adams
Adams Bros
Zanesville
Cambridge
Bradford
Wm. Bramhall
Bramhall
Foreman Smith
Smith
Adams
George Petras
Byesville
Chief Long
Anna Maggarsh
Former Citizen Dies in Pennsylvania
Postmaster James R. Barr reports Mrs. J. A. Burnworth of West Bridgewater Pennsylvania, formerly of this city, suffocated by gas at her home yesterday and died today. She was daughter of Mrs. S. A. Ferguson and the late Dr. Vincent Ferguson, wife of a traveling salesman for the National White Lead Co., and cousin to Mrs. J. R. Barr. Details are scarce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Barr
J. A. Burnworth
West Bridgewater
S. A. Ferguson
Vincent Ferguson
National White Lead Co
Burnworth
J. R. Barr
Ferguson
Dr. Green Visits Winterset and Antrim on Professional Work
Dr. H. A. Green traveled to Winterset and Antrim today on professional business. He was seen meeting with local officials and reviewing ongoing medical projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Green
Winterset
Antrim
Creightons from Washington Visit Local Friends Today
Mr and Mrs Frank D Creighton of Washington were the guests of friends in town today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank D. Creighton
Washington
George Williams Returns from Hazelton Business Trip
George Williams of North Fifth Street has come back from a business trip to Hazelton Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Williams
North Fifth Street
Hazelton, Pa
Dayton Visitor Returns Home From Ohio Town
Harry Fordyce of Dayton, who has been visiting relatives here, returned home this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Fordyce
Dayton
Mrs J M Wise and Two Children Move to Steubenville
Mrs J M Wise and her two children departed this morning to reside in Steubenville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Wise
Steubenville
Miss Beatrice Neyman Guest of G W Neyman Family
Miss Beatrice Neyman of Byesville visits East Gomber avenue with G W Neyman and wife as hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice Neyman
Byesville
G. W. Neyman
East Gomber Avenue
Miss Morrison Visiting Thompson in North Ninth Street
Miss Emily Morrison of Sistersville West Virginia is visiting Mr and Mrs Elliott Thompson of North Ninth street for a social visit and to call on friends in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Morrison
Sistersville
W. Va
Mrs
Elliott Thompson
North Ninth Street
Mrs Bracken of Freeport Visiting Sister in Highland
Mrs. John Bracken of Freeport is the guest of her sister Mrs. Robert Wilson on Highland Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bracken
Freeport
Robert Wilson
Highland Avenue
Cambridge Board adopts coal heating for city buildings
At a Cambridge Board of Education meeting the transition from gas to coal for heating was approved to avoid winter room closings. A coal supply bid for one year was authorized and the Brown property on East Steubenville avenue was purchased for the new High School site. The board also hired American Seating Co. of Chicago for seats for three new rooms opening next school year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge Board of Education
Rachel Bayless
Robert EB. Brown
American Seating Co
Chicago
Large House at Center Destroyed by Fire
The Feaster residence near the M. E church was destroyed by fire early today. Mrs. Feaster was cooking when a flue from the kitchen stove ignited the blaze. Neighbors saved about half the contents. exact loss amount unavailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Feaster
M. E
Mrs Cramb le t t Passes Away in Cambridge City
Mrs Susan Stewart Cramblett died after a six week illness of consumption in Cambridge City. Born February 1862 she lived near Cambridge and Kipling, married Simon Cramblett in 1893. Nine children were born, six died, three survive with husband. also surviving are brother William Stewart of Newark and sister Mrs James Reynolds of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Stewart Cramblett
Cambridge
Simon Cramblett
Kipling
Jennie
Samuel
William
Wm. Stewart
Newark
James Reynolds
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Driving
Court House News
Probate Court
Gellar
C. A. Moore
Mrs. J.M. Dalzell
Peyton
Totten
Boyer
Bryan
Prohibition Party of the
Congress
District of Columbia
Territories
Inspector Bramhall
Penna
Board of Education
Center
M. E. Church
Mrs. Cramblett
Ayer
J.C. Ayr Co
Lowell
Mass
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