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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1908
Page
3
The poem invites a return to Ohio hills with soft winds and woodland songs. It speaks of longing for a rustic cottage life, garden blooms, and freedom from crowded streets, portraying the hills as a comforting, beckoning home. The speaker longs to be among nature’s quiet dusk and breezy calm.
Muskingum College New Concord Ohio closes a successful year with 365 students enrolled and a $60 000 endowment boost. Governor Frank Hanly of Indiana will deliver the commencement address on Thursday June 11 as part of a packed Week's Program featuring recitals sermons diplomas baseball and concerts.
Cambridge Sir Knights and ladies visited Barnesville for Ascension Day with the local fraternity. They were greeted at the depot, toured the temple, heard Rev. Parren A. Hawkins preach, and enjoyed a social program, dinner, and dances before departing by special B&O cars.
Seven year old Elmer Johnson was bitten on the face by a small house dog while attempting to pet it near his home on Fifth street. His mother rushed him to Dr. Fred Harrison for treatment. the wound was dressed and is not expected to cause lasting harm. The item also notes the M B church Ladies Aid Society meeting at 7 this evening and Walter Collison with sister Hazel planning a short visit to Cumberland and Zanesville.
In Byesville, J. P. Christian and Nellie Arthur obtain marriage licenses. Probate Court records include D. J. Dayton as executor in the Wishart estate with sale and deed orders, will of S. C. Hayt probate filing, and the private sale of personal property in the Hugh A. McCreary estate. Common Pleas notes Ohio v. James Rickey with minor child support issue and bond condition. new cases include divorce of Madeline Yarnell versus William Yarnell and disputes in Wells & Carnes representing The Dollar Savings Bank of St. Clairville against James Norman et al.
The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Craig in the Glass Plant addition darted in front of Interurban car No. 7 as Motorman Aduddel tried to stop. Rev. W. H. Wilson swiftly grabbed her dress and pulled her clear just before the wheels. The child, shaken but unhurt, has reportedly had prior close calls with other passing trains.
During yesterday's noon thunderstorm a bolt felled a large walnut tree near Clark Morrison's R D 1 home. The strike killed nine sheep and six lambs from a forty three head flock while the tree bark peeled oddly. No other damage reported.
Booth Oil and Gas Co announced formation with 1600 acres to be developed and 3500 leased near Guernsey. Executives were dismissed at a stockholders meeting while negotiations to hire an experienced operator proceed, with listed directors and local investors among its backers.
The Guernsey County Blind Relief Commission granted regular quarterly relief of $20 to named applicants Rachel Bradshaw Cambridge E J Hammond Cambridge Robert Creighton Milnersville Rose Mary Gillette Cambridge Jennie Loraine Salesville Homer Adair Salesville Wm Hayes Quaker City James P Fillette Fairview George Anderson Pleasant City Samuel Oakley Cambridge W A Wallace Love City Mary E Deal Pleasant City.
Petty thefts disturb Byesville residents with attempted entry at Ed Selders home and a break in at Ben Morris meat market. A kitchen dish pan was stolen from John Geary’s house as residents report multiple residence-entry attempts. Authorities intensify efforts to curb the crime wave as residents stay vigilant.
Social event by Bloomfield U P church enjoyed by young people. Families and residents from Kimbolton Bloomfield and Cambridge share visits shopping and illness notes. Memorial services set for May 30 at Bloomfield U P church with local ministers.
Kimbolton and nearby towns host an array of visitors and local activity. Residents from Cambridge Tyner Newcomerstown Byesville and California stop by for visits while markets report eggs 14 cents butter 16 cents and chickens 10 cents. Alice Fulton nee Lippitt of California arrives en route to Birmingham with family tracing her Caldwell roots.
Royal Bedworth 47447 is a chestnut sorrel four years old at 16 hands. He is handsome with a wet head and ear deep shoulders short back strong quarters and sound feet and legs. He trotted a quarter in 47 seconds as a three year old and shows a 2 78 gait with potential for fast racing after limited training. He is a pure gaited trotter with Bedworth as sire and a noted brood dam Endfieldess with a lineage including WW T and Bedworth Boy. Full pedigree available on request.
Five year old Belgian Jesse weighing 1920 pounds to appear Fridays and Saturdays at Cambridge-Eyesville Driving Park starting April 17 for the 198 season, ending July 17, with remainder of time at the owner’s barn one and a half miles southwest of Pleasant City.
Sunfall No 3647 chestnut 1200 lbs is a standard bred stallion sired by Westfall 2:29 with Pree tender 2:291 and dam Sung susie by Sunland Clay 2:15 The bloodline includes Dictator 112 Hambletonian 10 and Alert with multiple 2:30+ performers Insurance disclaimer notes precaution but no responsibility for accidents.
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