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Cambridge Jeffersonian

Location

Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1908

Page

4

Cambridge Postonice Entry Note

Thursday June 4 190% entered at the Post Office Cambridge Onlo as second class matter.

The Postonice Cambridge Onlo

Ohio party ticket candidates announced for state offices

For Governor Judson Harmon of Cincinnati. Lieutenant Governor David L. Rockwell of Kent. Supreme Court justices Hugh T. Mather of Sidney and George B. Okey of Columbus. Secretary of State J. H. Newman of Troy. Auditor W. Durbin of Kenton. State Treasurer D. S. Creamer of St Clairsville. Dairy and Food Commissioner David E. Ely of Jeromoville. State School Commissioner John A. McDowell of Millersburg.

Supreme Court Hugh T. Mather Sidney George B. Okey Columbus David E. Ely Jeromoville John A. McDowell Millersburg

Democratic County Convention Call for Guernsey County

The Guernsey County Democratic electors will meet June 6 1908 at 2 to 6 pm to hold primaries and select delegates and alternates for the county convention in Cambridge June 9 1908 at 11 am. Delegates are allotted by votes for Pattison in 1905 with 166 total. various precincts listed. Also nominating positions include Representative and county offices. Roosevelt as the leading Republican foe to Bryan noted. Bryan rests at his Nebraska farm as prosperity sounds fade.

Democratic County Central Committee Guernsey County Ohio Cambridge John M. Pattison Adams Byesville Corporation Blue Bell Center Cumberland Fairview Hartford Jackson Jefferson Kimbolton Knox Liberty Londonderry Lore City Wills Antrim Winterset Millwood Monroe Oxford Pleasant City Quaker City Richland Salesville Senecaville Spencer Washington Washington (Corp Westland Wheeling A. Flanagan Geo. W. Moore Sec

Rhode Island Senator Responds to Sweetbreads Remark

The Rhode Island senator retorts to a jab from the President claiming he lacks brains, quipping that he would rather have sweetbreads than whee. The exchange underscores a sharp political clash and shows the senator’s quick rebuttal.

Rhode Island

Cox Sparring for Time in Probe Committee Clash

In the contest with the Probe committee of the legislature, George B. Cox appears to be sparring for time as the dispute unfolds.

George B. Cox

Roosevelt nomination belief at Chicago convention questioned

The text argues that many politicians and Americans cling to the belief that Roosevelt will be nominated at the Chicago convention, reflecting widespread political expectation and doubt about the outcome.

Roosevelt Chicago

Taft and Bryan Favor Campaign Contribution Disclosure

Both Taft and Bryan agree publication of campaign contributions would be beneficial and both are confident such a law will not be enacted by the current Congress.

Taft Bryan Congress

Court grants Evelyn Thaw guardian role for husband

The court finds a reconciliation and appoints Evelyn Thaw as guardian for her husband. Her duties include managing his affairs and supervising him, with authority over his conduct and daily routines.

Evelyn Thaw

Westward shift in national movements noted by church

The piece argues that vast gold reserves could back any emergency currency, while congressmen show weakness in addressing a financial crisis. It predicts a future where western cities lead large deliberative bodies, with Denver hosting the Presbyterian General Assembly and Seattle producing the sole contestant, Kansas City currently hosting the present assembly, signaling the west increasing influence.

The Presbyterian Church Denver Seattle Kansas City

Settlement Achieved Between Coal Miners and Operators

The article notes a complete harmonious settlement between local coal miners and operators reached last night. Representatives will meet Tuesday to sign two year agreements, seen as crucial for the community’s business interests.

Herald predicts Taft on first ballot in Chicago

The New York Herald asserts Taft will win the nomination on the first ballot at Chicago and Bryan will secure the two thirds plus nearly one hundred votes at Denver. The paper claims its figures are highly convincing and await Grosvenor’s confirmation.

New York Herald Taft Chicago Bryan Denver Grosvenor Athens Herald

Emergency currency bill faces banker and public doubt

The proposed emergency currency bill is unsatisfactory to the public and bankers alike. A Cambridge banker with long experience calls it an experiment lacking solid financial theory and credible practice, noting ample money but low confidence and currency inactivity.

Cambridge

Democratic state executive committee set for efficient start

The Guernsey county party unit approves the Wednesday reorganization led by chairman W. L. Finley, a well known Noble county native. Finley’s complete Pattison network allows quick, orderly setup. A. D. Follett of Marietta is praised as the district committee member.

Democratic State Executive Committee Guernsey County W. L. Finley Noble County Pattison A. D. Follett Marietta

Arraignment Highlights D A Duty to Prosecute Honest Officials

The charges against District Attorney Jerome present a grave critique of a public official’s duties. One count notes inviting a man charged with crime to dine and urging him to dismiss his attorney and hire another suggested by the district attorney. The implication mirrors the danger of tampering with jurors or defense counsel.

Jerome

Oppose Aldrith Emergency Currency Bill Faces Swift Fate

Democratic senators and some Republicans opposed the Aldrith Emergency Currency bill but did not fully back Senator LaFollette and his two allies to block it. Critics say the opposition lacked sincerity and failed to avert passage.

LaFollette

Jeffersonian Daily converts to corporation with new plant

The Jeffersonian Daily and Weekly raise capital to 30000 dollars and reorganize as a corporation. Directors include John M. Amos and H. E. Amos with Barber Smith and others. A new plant with Cox Duplex press will print about 6000 eight page papers per hour while the old plant remains for jobs.

Jeffersonian Daily and Weekly John M. Amos T. E. Amos H. E. Amos C. A. Barber W. L. Smith H. W. Amos Frank B. Amos Cox

Democratic Campaign Committee Seeks Broad Support

The National Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee in Washington aims to distribute a campaign handbook by July 1. It seeks vigorous voter cooperation, local information, and financial contributions to aid the election of a Democratic Congress, with copies sent to donors. James T. Lloyd, Chairman.

National Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Washington, D. C United States James T. Lloyd

Simple Dress Norms at Graduation Movements

The Columbus Dispatch argues against elaborate commencement attire and urges modest dress to reflect democracy in public schools. It extols sweetness of spirit over fashion excess and questions the need for wearing distinct outfits across multiple graduation events.

Columbus Dispatch

Citizens Question Value of Silver and Greenbacks

Copy discusses public doubt about silver certificates and greenbacks, arguing that emergency currency backed by bonds, commercial paper, rags, chips, and whetstones is safer. It claims greenbacks are kept out of circulation and dishonored and credits Senator La Follette for opposing the law signed by the President, while noting bankers and businessmen oppose circulation.

LaFollette

Cambridge Fourth Ward Democrats to elect delegates

Cambridge Fourth Ward voters meet Friday June 5 between 3 and 5 PM to elect delegates to the convention and a central committeeman. The gathering will take place in Ted Jeffries’ storefront on South Ninth street. Fred Turner, Central Committee.

Fourth Ward Cambridge Ted Jeffries South Ninth Street Fred Turner Cent. Com

Cambridge First Ward Precinct A Delegate Meeting

The Democratic voters of Precinct A in Cambridge First Ward meet at Port Gibson's office at Steubenville and Fourth streets on Saturday June 6 from 4 to 6 PM to elect delegates to the county convention and a central committee man.

First Ward Port Gibson Corner Steubenville

Ward 38 pre, Cambridge Democratic primary Saturday

Democratic voters of Ward 3 Cambridge will hold a primary in the Jeffersonian room downstairs Saturday June 6 from 3 to 5 pm to choose delegates to the county convention and elect central committeeman H. W. Amos.

City of Cambridge Jeffersonian Room H. W. Amos

Lore City voters to cast ballots June 6 in Wills township

Democratic voters in Lore City precinct Wills township will vote at the usual polling place on Saturday June 6 between 3 and 5 PM. Roger Kerrigan serves as the notice’s official.

Lore City Wills Township

Lore City Precinct Primary to Elect Delegates and Committeeman

Center township Lore City Precinct will hold a primary to elect delegates to the county convention and central committeeman at the regular voting place Saturday June 6 between 4 and 6 pm. J. W. RABE.

Lore City Center Township J. W. Rabe Madison Township Antrim

Jefferson Township Democratic Meeting Notice

Democratic voters of Jefferson township will meet at Brady on Saturday June 6 from 4 to 6 PM to elect delegates to the county convention and a central committee man.

Cambridge Township Primary Sets Delegates to County Convention

Democratic voters in Cambridge Township will hold a primary to select seven delegates to the county convention and central committeeman next Saturday from 4 to 6 p m at the usual voting place.

Cambridge Township

Westland Township Delgates Chosen at May 29 Meeting

The Democratic voters of Westland Township assemble at the township house on May 29 1908 to elect three delegates to the county convention called to convene in Cambridge Ohio on June 9 1968. Polls open 1 pm close 3 pm. Harvey Watson.

Westland Cambridge Ohio Harvey Watson

Democratic voters set election in Madison township Antrim precinct

Notice lists Madison township Antrim precinct voters to hold a poll on Saturday June 6 between 3 and 4 p m with W T B Harding as official.

Wheeling Township Democratic Convention Planned

The Democratic voters of Wheeling township will meet in convention in Wheeling on Saturday June 6 at 5 o'clock to elect delegates to the county or state meeting and set political guidance for the party in the region.

Knox Township Democratic Meeting for County Delegates

Voters in Knox township to convene at the regular voting place on Friday May 29 1908 to elect delegates to the county convention to be held in Cambridge Ohio on June 9 1908 Polls open 2 p m close 4 p m Seth Marlatt Central Committeeman

Knox Township Theegular Cambridge Ohio Seth Marlatt

Center Township Democratic Caucus Set for June 6

The Democratic voters of Center township will meet from 4 to 6 o'clock Saturday, June 6 to elect delegates to the county convention and a central committeeman. S. A. EAGLESON.

Center Township S. A. Eagleson

Adams Towns Democratic Voters Meeting Notice

Democratic voters of Adams Towns are requested to meet at the township house on Friday June 5 1908 from 4 to 6 p m. M M Knox signed the notice for the meeting.

Knox

Wills Township Votes in Primary at Town Hall

Democratic voters in Wills township will hold a primary to elect delegates to the county convention and central committeeman in the town hall on Saturday between 3 and 4 p m.

Wills Township

Washington Corporation Delegates to County Convention Vote

The Democratic voters of Washington corporation will meet at the usual place of voting June 6, 1908 at 2 p m to select delegates to the county convention.

Washington Corporation Democratic Voters of Washington Corporation Neal Early

Jackson Township Democrats Set Primary Convention

Jackson township Democrats plan a primary convention at the usual voting place on Saturday June 6 between 4 and 6 PM to elect delegates to the mitteman John L Nicholson.

Cambridge precinct B holds Democratic primary in Schairer room

The Democratic primary for Precinct B, City of Cambridge, will be held in Geo. Schairer's room on Saturday, June 6, from 3 to 5 o'clock. James P. Turner, Congressman Burton has been selected to present Taft's name in the Chicago convention. An Ohio orator presenting an Ohio candidate highlights Buckeye state prominence in politics.

First City of Cambridge Geo. Schairer James P. Turner Burton Taft Chicago Ohio Buckeye

Infant Ruth Saltz Dies at Byesville

Carrie Ruth Saltz infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Jno Saltz of Byesville was born July 23 1907 and died May 20 1908. The funeral was at the M E church with interment in Byesville cemetery. Pallbearers were Gwendolin Jones Ruby Nicholson Ethel Mahon Hazel Vance.

Carrie Ruth Saltz Jno. Saltz Byesville Ruth Paradise M. E. Church Byesville Cemetery Gwendolin Jones Ruby Nicholson Ethel Mahon Hazel Vance

Dr Wallace Elected Editor by Baltimore Conference

Rev J J Wallace of Barnesville named editor of the Pittsburg Christian Advocate succeeding Rev Dr Smith elected Bishop. The Cambridge community praises Wallace’s promotion and notes his six years here as presiding elder of the Cambridge district with an excellent family. Sincere congratulations are sent.

M. FE. General Conference Baltimore J. J. Wallace Barnesville Pittsburg

Local Social Notes and Visitors Reported

Mrs. Chas Bishard is seriously ill at her Weedon avenue home. Henry Martin of Armstrong Mills visited today. Miss Edna McNurlan of South Seventh street leaves for a two week visit with sister Mrs Maude Hannum in Newark. Miss Minnie Sears of Columbus arrives tomorrow for a short visit with aunt Mrs John Barnett of Steubenville avenue. Mrs George Smith and her little son of North Seventh street returned Monday from New Philadelphia relatives.

Chas. Bishard Weedon Avenue Edna McNurlan South Seventh Street Maude Hannum Newark Minnie Sears Columbus John Barnett Steubenville Avenue George Smith Little Son North Seventh Street New Philadelphia

Lightning Strikes Campbell Barn Destroying Farm Structure

The Campbell farm barn near Barnes Mills was struck by lightning Saturday evening and burned, with loss including over one hundred bushels of wheat, two tons of hay, and farm implements. A horse and a colt were saved, and Mrs Campbell and her son assisted in saving neighboring structures amid heavy rain.

A. G. Campbell Barnes Mills Cambridge Miss Campbell

Senator Williams Passes Away in West Marwick

Telegram from Alliance reports the death of Ex State Senator Silas J Williams a manufacturer at West Marwick Mass from a complication of diseases aged6 years He was a prominent delegate to both sessions of the East Ohio conference and well known to many.

Alliance Silas J. Williams West Marwick Mass Williams

Committees Appointed For Centennial Planning

The M. E. official board met to discuss the Centennial and named committees led by Rev. E. A. Jester as chairman. Executive committee includes W. H. Gregg and J. H. Satchet with several members, while invitations and program groups were organized. Ladies on the entertainment committee include Mesdames Sarchet Price Fordyce Haines and Deselm. The executive panel can appoint new committees or modify existing ones.

M. E E. A. Jester W. H. Gregg J. H. Satchet C. W Forney H. W. Dewey C. S&s. Sheppard Samuel Hassell Nichols L. G. Haines

Citizens Urged To Contribute To Fourth Of July

A Cambridge merchants meeting on the planned Fourth of July celebration adjourned with soliciting committees unable to report. Citizens are urged to contribute to the committees to ensure timely preparations.

Cambridge Merchant's Association

Mrs Hail Visits Quaker City Guest of Harry Clark

Mrs Hail from Quaker City visits guest of Harry Clark and family. An ice cream sociable is planned for Wednesday evening June 10 at the Ideal schoolhouse hosted by the Ideal Union Sunday school.

W. Hail Quaker City Harry Clark and Ideal Ideal Union Sunday School

Hopewell Community Notes And Upcoming Events

Cambridge R D 5 resident Nina Garvin visited J B Martin family last Saturday. Mary A Warden moved to Joseph Gillespie's near Boden. A festival at Mt Hermon church on June 10 benefits Upe church. Children Day planned at Hopewell Sabbath evening June 14 with a strong program. Various locals attended Decoration Day events in Cambridge and Kimbolton.

Nina Garvin Cambridge J. B. Martin Elmer Lepage Hopewell W. J. Kenworthy Ollie Bell North Salem Kim

Local News Roundup from Salesville and Nearby

May 16 1908 births noted as Patterson Foraker daughter. Purchases include a mare and colt by Patterson Foraker, a sulky corn plow by Robert Bates, and a mowing machine by J W Litele. Residents travel and illnesses mentioned among Hendersons Kugons Mendenhalls Wareheims Foraker and Bates families. A WCTU lecture at the MBE church drew a large crowd. Lightning struck cows near Eldon Ohio. several locals visit Cambridge relatives and attend a Kennersburg SundaySchool convention.

John Henderson Patterson Foraker Robert Bates J. W. Litele Idella Kugon Cambridge Lavina Mendenhall Cassell M. BE Thomas Carper Eldon Charles Wareheim Rosco Wareheim William Foraker Noble County Susan Foraker Kennensburg

Preaching at Baptist church next Sunday at 10:30

Rev Franks of Bethesda will lead services at the Baptist church in this place on Sunday June 7 at 10 30 a m. The B Y P U president Miss Blanche Dull and others attended a rally at the Salem Baptist church near Gibson s Station Tuesday.

Franks Bethesda Blanche Dull Salem Baptist Church Gibson's Station Bessie Johnson Orville Ingram Alice Marshall Addy Ed, Williams Will Needs Cambridge W. E. Johnson Newcomerstown Prof. Dull Daugherty Plainfield F. A. Johnson Wayne and Lorin W. Ks. Johnson L. D. Carruthers Suneday Cliff McFarland Near Plainfield This Place

Byesville Bonds Pass For Street Paving

A Byesville special election authorized issuing 10000 dollars in bonds to pave Depot street and Main street. The measure carried by 291 to 57, a 44 vote majority. Will Smith of Marietta visited the area over Sunday.

Byesville Depot Street Greendale Avenue Main Street Sixth Street Will Smith Marietta

McIntire seeks divorce citing cruelty in Guernsey County

Ella McIntire files in the Court of Common Pleas Guernsey County Ohio Cause No 8878 alleging John Metire cruel treatment and requesting divorce alimony and child custody. She directs a demur or answer within six weeks of first publication or allegations will be deemed confessed. Attorney Robt T Scott. April 30 1908.

John McIntire Court of Common Pleas Guernsey County Ohio John Metire Ella McIntire Robt, T. Scott

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jeffersonian Eka Mos Democratic Con Gressional Ticket George White Democratic Judson Harmon Cincinnati David L. Rockwell Kent J. H. Newman Troy W. Durbin Kenton Creamer St. Clairsville Timothy 8S Hogan Wellston Board of Public Works, J. A. States, of Lima Bernard Doran New Lexington Oliver C. Larason Tion Col. Bryan Nebraska Jeffersonian CO Messrs. Barber and Smith Roger Kerrigan Lore City Precinct Jefferson Township Brady Westland Township Wheeling Township Adams Towns Jackson Township John L. Nicholson Heaven DR. Wallace Christian Advocate Henry Martin Armstrong Mills Campbell Cambridge R. D Legal Publication
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