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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1907
Page
4
The Jeffersonian issues the July 25 1907 edition under editor John M Amos with E Amos as business manager. Rates listed are 1.00 annual prepaid and 1.50 annual postpaid. Paper is mailed from Cambridge Ohio as second class matter.
The total number of immigrants for Fase last year ending June 30 rose to 285 349, about six percent above the prior peak in any year, marking a new high for arrivals to America.
Mayor McClellan faced a delayed recount after being declared winner but the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court upheld the recount law. The ruling removes a major obstacle to the process and leaves open the possibility that McClellan could lose his office.
Treasurer Lafollette announces an extension of time for tax payments to aid busy farmers and those behind with work. The paper notes the season is backward and help is scarce, praising his efforts to accommodate taxpayers.
In Detroit the Supreme Tent Knights of the Maccabees of the World considers uniting all orders into a single organization. The combined membership across the United States and Canada stands at about 300,000 and is growing rapidly.
Thompson Burton, a Democratic member of the board of penitentiary managers, has resigned after opposing Gov. Pattison’s Seepassation plan. Gov. Harris promptly accepted the resignation and may appoint a Republican aligned with his political stance to fill the vacancy.
A large progressive merchandising group called the Home Trade Union of America plans a nationwide campaign against catalogue houses. It will organize twenty one managers, a vice president, and an advisory board with ten members from each state to lead the effort.
Reported selection of President Linkey of Carnegie Steel to succeed William E. Corey as head of U S Steel Corp. Corey faces personal scandal over leaving his wife for Madelie Gilman, with critics saying such conduct has no place in business.
Gov Harris notifies Ottawa County sports authorities he will intervene if Wednesday night prize fight proceeds. He follows predecessor Gov Nash who interfered in Cincinnati during the Jeffries Ruhlin affair, taking a stern legal stance against boxing excitement.
In Ohio's lth district supporters of Hon. Albert Douglass stay vigilant after his victory over veteran Gen. C H Grosvenor. Grosvenor reportedly aims to reclaim his seat in Congress via Douglass, while Douglass' allies remain on alert and active.
A Miami sburg speech and recent events suggest Ohio Republicans should reconsider views that Roosevelt crushed Foraker. The analysis argues Foraker remains a viable factor andTaft may not be the sole potent influence in the state.
College authorities report demand for graduates in business, teaching, and technical roles now exceeds previous levels. An O. W. U. study notes firms struggle to fill openings as records show educated men rise faster in business than those without higher education.
The negro William White was electrocuted Friday morning in form at the Ohio penitentiary. The report notes a harrowing scene with three current surges and a thirteen minute delay before death. Officials cannot explain the apparent electrocution difficulties despite the chair and machine testing in order.
Denver judge Ben B. Lindsey, famed for Juvenile Court leadership, blasts Senator Guggenheim as unqualified and criminal, likening him to a bomb thrower and accusing both Guggenheim and Evans of far reaching crimes. He argues they control Colorado legislature, judiciary, and press.
The Mary Lingafelter case ascends to the state supreme court after a prior conviction in the common pleas court and a circuit court reversal. Her husband and son are imprisoned for bank wreck charges in Newark while she continues to fight for her freedom in the courts. The son, once a notorious Newark figure, was known for reckless driving with an automobile, endangering many people.
In a young nation reunions shift from sparse gatherings to extensive events as hundreds of years pass. Guinness county families with pioneer roots now hold annual reunions and picnics, with Laughlin Frames and Reasoner gatherings announced for this summer.
The piece questions state divorce law as Dan Hanna of Cleveland obtains a divorce with alimony and child custody for his first wife, then remarries, sees his second wife divorce with similar terms, and he marries again, calling it progressive polygamy.
The Sun reflects on Union Village Shakers as a small enduring group whose members helped give the world tools like the buzz saw planing machine nails a one horse carriage and more. It praises their independence in labor purity of heart and Christian fellowship as a lasting heritage.
The Hamilton Sun argues the upcoming Democratic State Convention should debate and endorse a central board for governing all state institutions and abolish the multiple board system as a genuine reform.
Mark Twain reaches New York greeted with notable honors for his literary achievements. He carries praise openly while reserving his humor for appropriate moments, reflecting the distinction accorded to the celebrated American author.
The Ohio State Board of Commerce and the Ohio State Grange launch a campaign for amendments to road building laws. The plan centers on raising state treasury participation from 25 percent to 50 percent, easing local financial burdens and sharing costs across communities in the next legislative session.
Guernsey County Commissioners and County Surveyor Woodburn visited Washington and Monroe townships Tuesday morning to inspect damage from recent flooding. Multiple bridges were found washed away, disrupting local roadways and travel.
A letter from Mrs. Gertrude McKierran of Emporia Kansas recounts relief from a severe cold after taking Peruna. Other testimonials from Mrs. M. F. Jones of Burning Springs Kentucky and Mia Anna Linder of Dassell Minnesota commend Peruna as a tonic and trusted remedy for a range of ailments.
The ad touts Dr. A W Chase's Nerve Pills for nervous exhaustion in children and adults. It cites Mrs Mary Ballett of Buffalo New York praising improved sleep strength and eyesight in her now 21 year old daughter and notes price 65 cents a box at dealers including Brenan Wilson Cambridge.
Love City Miss Melick of Maita Ohio visits sister Mrs Dr Arndt of Foster avenue. Vance Richie of Mt Vernon visits aunt Mrs Chas Winner. Infant son of Mr and Mrs George Long dies and is buried at Gibson Catholic cemetery. twin sister buried earlier. Miss Nellie Ferren of Cambridge visits. Carl Gibson of Gibson’s undergoes appendectomy. Calvin Edwards loses finger at Blacktop mines. several locals ill or recovering from operations. Mrs B F Chester returns from Cambridge. Will Frakes and family visit. George Toland recovering after surgery. William Floyd ill. Mrs Joseph Todd convalescent. Mrs Joe Buckingham from Guernsey ines visits.
Kimbolton Dr W M Sawyer purchased a fine driving horse from Geo H Hutchison of Cambridge last week. Mrs Rebecca Ledlie spent last Saturday with friends in Cambridge. John Barthalow and wife returned to Newcomerstown Saturday after a week with friends here. John Needs and family of Canal Dover spent Sunday with his parents here. Robert Miller of El Paso Texas visiting friends. A number from here traveled to Cambridge on business last Saturday. Friends and relatives from here attended the funeral of Mrs O P Bell in Cambridge last Wednesday. O J Berry of Derwent spent Sunday with his family here. M T Kennedy of this place was at Cambridge on business one day last week. S W Luecock of Cambridge looked after farm interests here one day last week. Howard Proctor was at Cambridge last Friday. John Seward of Cambridge is here for a few days with friends.
The column reports illnesses including Mrs J C Fisher Belle McConkey and Flora Taylor convalescing after illness. It notes hard rains caused damage to hay and grain. Branniger Milling Co expects to finish sawing on the Fisher farm this week. Several residents visited relatives and neighbors with small travel notes and a church sermon at Clear Fork U P Church last Sabbath.
A reader argues the county is overtaxed praising a dog tax boast as highway robbery. The writer condemns paying taxes on other people's dogs and likens it to forcing property owners to cover renters’ grocery and gas bills.
A Licking county newspaper man writes a satirical quip about wasteful habits and ends with a jab at a person who refuses to pay for a newspaper by placing it in the post office marked Refused.
A Fulton Oswego County couple recounts nine doctors failing to cure their one year old daughter’s eczema and an eye ulcer. After trying Cuticura Remedies, the child improved in three days and all sores vanished in a week, though eyesight could not be restored.
A dated catalog lists remedies for fevers inflammations worm disease infant colic diarrhea malaria piles eye infections catarrh influenza whooping cough dysentery coughs and colds headaches indigestion croup eruptions rheumatic pains asthma kidney disease nervous debility canker urinary incontinence diphtheria quinsy hay fever and grippes with varied prices from 1.00 to 2.75 cents.
Dr. H B Montgomery writes to his father that he resigns his post as house physician at the Georgia University to take a position at the Cleveland State Hospital in Ohio. O A Simecox buys Paul Bonnell's shop stock and fixtures at East 8th Street, moving stock to Simecox's Central National Bank Building store. Bonnell accepts a position with Simecox.
An old advertisement touts Dean's Kidney Pills as a remedy for back pain and kidney troubles. A Cambridge resident, Mrs. Theodore Meyers, endorses the product after mother’s recommendation, claiming lasting relief and routine use for five years. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo NY, is listed as the sole U S agents with a 50 cent price.
Sealed proposals will be received by the Cambridge Board of Education in Guernsey County Ohio for a frame school house a coal house and two water closets in a new sub district. Bids due by 12 noon August 17 1907. Bid must cover labor and material with separate prices and include all names and a guarantee of contract completion by October 15 1907. The board may reject any or all bids and will let to the lowest responsible bidder. By order of the Board of Education of Semorien township JOHN BOUGHMAN President W T YOUNG Clerk July 23 1907.
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