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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1905
Page
3
The NGwW plans to expand to eight pages printed at home, aiming for September installation of new machinery. Readers will gain telegraphic news service, up-to-the-hour dispatches, extended pictures, and other upgrades. Advertisers will see higher value and broader reach in this region.
Eastern Ohio counties announce fair dates from August to October across Athens Belmont Columbiana Muskingum Morgan Washington Harrison Licking Coshocton Carroll and Tuscarawas. The fairs run in Columbus, Zanesville, Newark and Canal Dover with dates ranging from August 2 to October 20. Alfred Weedon is noted as severely afflicted with rheumatism and confined at home.
The article recounts editor travels through Oklahoma and Indian Territory visiting enterprising towns, meeting prominent citizens, and sampling lavish hospitality. It notes rapid settlement, modern amenities, and a push for statehood, with stops across Tulsa Muskogee Fort Gibson and the Miller Brothers’ vast 60,000 acre ranch as a highlight. It details impressions of railroads, water works, and thriving commerce guiding editors to influence Congress toward joining territories into one state.
A large gathering near Guthrie saw an elaborate exhibition with buffalo, Indians, and settler life. A 2000 pound buffalo was sacrificed for a meal costing under $35,000 amid extensive dining and polite crowds. Notable figures included Chief Geronimo under guard as Indians mingle with advancing farm and school life. Government land distribution to Indians progresses, while contrasts between old and new ways mark the event.
An advance notice touts the John Robinson Shows as hosting the finest collection of thoroughbreds and ponies in a tented exhibition with performances on Wednesday August 2. The ad promises quality stock from satin coated Arabians to Shetland ponies and hunters, drawing big crowds. Big Rawspaper and Died. Lightning Kills Hiram Guno A prominent Jefferson Town farmer, struck by lightning, dies instantly while driving his horses in a storm. His brother James Gunn is severely shocked. The region endures a severe weather system causing crop and property damage across Guernsey county. Antrim U P church roof damaged. Derry Kord barn destroyed. insurance around $600. Kimbolton sees wind damage to oats and corn. A Ledlie & Son storehouse unrooted. telegraph wires damaged. Byesville Enterprise editor J A Skinner announces sale of paper to W A Beer, promising improved quality and services, while the editor contemplates the future.
The Pennsylvania Lines announce an August 11 round trip excursion to Atlantic City Cape May Anglesea Avalon Holly Beach Ocean City Sea Isle City Wildwood Rehoboth with a 17 50 fare from Cambridge and twelve day return option. Also notes Ohio state fair dates Supt L E York elected treasurer of the Ohio Teachers Association and various social visits and local happenings in Zanesville Columbus and surrounding areas.
A promotional notice touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure for kidney liver and bladder troubles claimed to be a nineteenth century medical triumph. It offers free samples by mail, instructs readers to mention the paper, and lists Binghamton New York as the company location with bottles sold by druggists.
A partially garbled report indicates the state bureau of inspection asserts the law funds court expenses including witness fees and transportation for children in courts. It is informally suggested the party should cover transport costs, typically just streetcar fare, from compensation.
Silas Harrison St Clair son of John and Mary Jane Wilson St Clair, born June 12 1856 near Cum berlann Guerpney county Or, died July 11 1905 after months of cancer of the face. He married Emma Amspukor March 18 1480 and left three children John Mawe and Ray with his wife. Funeral conducted by Revs Nash and Axime at Cash Union cemetery with many friends paying tribute. He was esteemed in the community and his end was calm and peaceful. He awaits reunion at the gate.
After being released from the county jail Ellsworth Besser of Love City formed a rope from a bed sheet and hanged himself. He was found by Sheriff Howard F. Elliott who stopped the attempt. Besser, held on a 300 bond for grand jury appearance, may have been influenced by confinement. Fellow prisoner alerted in time. little injury occurred.
The John Robinson Show continues to present top quality entertainment with gilded dens, gold bedecked chariots, and costly trappings. This season two splendid productions built under an ex-navy member join the parade as a major feature to be seen Wednesday, Aug. 2.
News items from Newport Kentucky report the arrival of Paul Jones body after a wireless telegraph message confirming sea voyage weather favorable, plus a note on poet Jos K. Hail selling a song with life sketch. Also included are comments on Zemstvo politics in Moscow and Ohio Baptist convention deliberations in Columbus with church aid plans and illness of Samuel Harper in New Concord.
Jacob Hughes, a prominent local farmer near Antrim, was surprised with a large gathering of neighbors and friends on Thursday afternoon to honor his 70th birthday. Gifts were presented after musical selections and a fine dinner, with his son and two daughters attending. The group planned a reunion next year to celebrate the golden anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Hughes.
The Atlanta Constitution reports Samuel Harper show improvement after a dangerous illness. A July 19 letter to Wm. Rainey from President W. J. Harper says his father is conscious, gaining strength, and hoped to pull through the crisis.
An old advertisement touts Hyomei as a cure for hay fever. It promises immediate relief from stomach urges and nasal symptoms, describes the inhaler as delivering medicated air, and claims the complete outfit costs extra and is sold by J. W. Shaft with a money back guarantee if not satisfying.
An advertisement urges protection from germs by strengthening the stomach this season with Mona DNA. It claims weak digestion leads to nervousness sleep problems and pains, and promises a healthier digestive system and faster flesh gain. J W Shaff offers a guarantee and sells Mi nna at 50 cents with payment only if it cures.
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