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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1905
Page
3
A chaotic report from the state convention notes debate over union with the Northern Presbyterian church in Fresno. It highlights distrust of platitudes and warns Ohio voters to demand honesty, with Saltwood praised for enforcing law while Canton's bank collapse sparks calls for order.
The text notes a dull convention with no enthusiasm until Gov. Herrick’s platform speech of acceptance appeared perfunctory. It suggests politicians are animated only when seeking gas and that Cox had already finished his work by the time he reached Columbus.
The Ohio political scene probes county officers pay reforms and graft concerns. Democratic leaders in Columbus rally for a salary law while railing at convention tactics. Voters press for clear declarations, a county officers salary act, and end to fee-based robbery. Leaders like Herrick Harris and Taft draw attention amid pre convention tension and a renewed call for independent voting.
An ice cream social occurred Friday evening at a local place with attendees including Maude Moninger as a guest of Hattie and Charlotte Wobes on Wednesday. Several from this place went to the social at Linton Mills Saturday and reported a fine time. Mary Ramberger and sister Ethel are visiting relatives nearby. Mrs. C. F. Whitis and children were guests of her parents Stephens and wife on Sunday. Henry Martold Welker Clift McFarlane and Miss Gera Little were guests of Mattie and Charette Johnson on Sunday.
Mrs Rannah Mellingsworth of near Baltimore Md visits Quaker City. Thomas Worthy of near Oakers City loses a valuable horse. The new meters of the Fletcher M E church have been enclosed and the old ape thawed up. An annotation performed on Tra Gaest er apverdiciasly Dr Kee nan of Quaker City and assistants. Operation successful. Mr and Mrs John RB Curtis of South 12th street May 23 1905. Joe Creighton who lived in Los Angeles Cal some wine for his health returned home Monday night.
Philadelphia May 24 2005 Special Mayor Weaver denounces the Republican Machine to block a 75 year gas works lease to Gas Improvement Company. Dismissals of David J. Smyth and Costolin trigger calls for injunctions to stop removal and block successors.
The Guernsey County Sunday School convention met at the M B E church in Washington on Thursday May 25 at 10 a.m. Rev. R. B. Wilson led praise and a Round Table on A Square Look at Important Sunday Questions. Reports from township and county officers followed with delegates listed from Cambridge Richland Wheeling and other townships. Committees were named for Nominating Resolutions Temperance and more with reports due Friday morning. Evening program featured a praise service, a vocal solo by Mrs. H F Wharton, and Rev. Wilson discussed Palestine Past and Present with a Holy Land trip description. Benediction by Rev. Rainsberger.
J W Wallace, a 60 year old farmer two miles SW of Norwich, was bitten on the left hand while reaching into a barn manger for eggs. The bite swelled his arm to double size up to the shoulder. Dr Lehman of Norwich treated him. Wallace is in serious condition and well known locally.
Contractor Wm. Wharton in charge of the Mason Temple project fell from the top of the foundation wall this morning. He sustained both fractures of the left wrist and multiple facial cuts from bricks and stones at the bottom of the excavation. He was treated by Dr. W. N. Bradford and returned home.
Miss Blanche Mcdonald and Mr William Geyer were married at the bride’s mother Mrs Mary McDonald Bloomfield home Wednesday evening at seven. Rev J G C Webster of the Trited Presbyterian church of Kelmdfield officiated. Miss McDonald is a well known school teacher, Mr Geyer farms near Norwich in Highland township and they will reside there.
The Guernsey County W C T U held its Fifteenth Aveust Convention in Quaker City over Thursday to Friday night with record attendance, moving to the opera house Friday evening. Judge Montgomery of Muskingum College spoke on The Modern Cain, and officers and resolutions praising abstinence and urging political reform, suffrage, and anti liquor efforts were appointed.
Major John F. O'Neill, 83, venerable lawyer and statesman of Zanesville, died Thursday May 25 after a brief grip illness. A Democrat and former congressman and state senator, he practiced law for over five decades and was known for eloquence, integrity, and philanthropy. He partnered with several judges and lawyers including Judge Searle and Col. C. C. Goddard. a devout Catholic at St. Thomas Church.
The Marietta Waily Times reports that $2,500 of the $95,000 demanded by the US court has been turned over to Trustee D.ik. Torpy in addition to $25,000 already in his hands, with expectations the remainder will be paid soon as unavoidable delays ease. An agreement with American Steel Company stabilizes appeals and favors resuming operations at the oil venture.
A reunion of all former teachers and pupils of Virtue's school in Monroe township Gueroser counts will be held in the grove near the schemehouse Friday June 2 1905. Everyone is invited to spend the day together and attend an evening ice cream social. Mrs John L Lecke and son Wickley Va visit R Scott and family are guests.
The Cleveland Chamber of Commerce team arrived on a four-Pullman special train for a three day stay, touring Forest City merchants and points of interest before departing for Barnesville. Local notes include a push to establish a Board of Trade in St Clairsville, counterfeit silver dollars circulating in Zanesville, and several local life events and court actions through May 1905.
An old advertisement touts Hyomefil and Hyenet remedies for cold and catarrh praising quicker results since January. It promotes a compact outfit including a finhaler, medicine dropper, and bottle of Wronmet with extra Hyamet refills at fifty cents. A personal guarantee ensures satisfaction or money back with no risk.
An old advertisement touts Mi-o-na as the sole remedy that cleanses and heals the stomach and digestive tract mucous membranes. It claims it strengthens stomach nerves, aids digestion, and resolves symptoms like bloating and sour ferments. A money back guarantee is offered with every package.
Mrs Orr and Mrs Gadel spent Monday with Mrs Katy iether near Slauulter iil. Mrs Gora Roller of Lycsville visits Friday through Saturday with Mrs Elwer Crown. Miss Currie Stage visits Mrs Wilsop of Craig. Geo Blaaier is surfuoog with the munps. Thomas Stiles has gone to Hartford iv and his daughter Mrs Maggie ill. Miss Carrie Stage and Miss Anna Stiles elected delegates to Sunday School Convention in Washington May 25 and 26. The Sunday school at Slaughter Till schoolhouse progresses well with Ray stage superintendent. Miss Jessie Mishard of Guernsey visiting cousin Miss Anna Stiles.
Ohio postmasters in several counties see salary hikes from 1,300 to 2,600 dollars monthly ranges. Cambridge is omitted this time. The May Book of the Royal Blue shows a Baltimore general office building proposal replacing the 1904 fire site, fourteen stories high, with contracts let. County Auditor Wallace reports appraisals along B&O railroad routes, including main track at 8,500 per mile and sidings at 2,000 per mile.
Seven persons were immersed after preaching on Sunday in Middletown, witnessed by many locals. Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Twiolng of Cambridge visited relatives here. Mrs. Buia McLain nears recovery post operation in Quaker City. J. W. Parlet hosts, and J. W. Henry plans new community buildings with Ernest Bryant. Republican primary excitement stirs the region as locals discuss baseball plans with nearby towns. Lake, Long & Stockdale advertise groceries and coffee. Mrs. D. S. Long recovers, delegates chosen for the Sunday School convention in Washington.
Sugar Tree and McElwee families visited relatives near Brady and Newark this past weekend. Mrs. Isaac Wilson, Eyesville, returned home with her father James Leeper after visiting relatives here. Miss Lois McElwee plans an extended Newark area visit. Lizzie Tanning returned from Chase City Va. Mr and Mrs Williams and son Jule of Mt Ephraim stayed with WW Ford. Two local deaths: Doc Arneal and John Oxley lost valuable horses. Farmers prep core ground for a second planting due to baked soil. Wool clips fetch 35 cents per pound. William Grant of Utica New York traveled through the area selling botanical remedies. Mrs Wim Hosick cared for daughter-in-law near Odell and reports improvement. Salt Fork Telephone Co line completed and fully operational with good service.
A large Norwich mill sustained serious damage in a Wednesday afternoon fire discovered at 2 30. Firefighters prevented total loss but the blaze caused several hundred dollars in damage. The property is owned by Mrs L D Stoner Homer Stoner and Kinney Boyce with the origin undetermined.
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