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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1908
Page
5
A 1908 newspaper fragment promotes Doan’s Ointment for itching piles eczema and skin itch relief. It also touts Dean’s Regulats as a liver tonic curing constipation and aiding digestion, urging readers to consider these remedies sold by druggists.
An old advertising snippet promotes Dr Thomas Electric Oil as a cure for common ailments including a baby's croup, Willie’s minor injuries, a mother's sore throat, and a grandmother's lameness.
Sadie Alloway files for divorce from John Alloway in cause No. 8904 in the Court of Common Pleas of Guernsey County Ohio. Grounds are extreme cruelty and gross neglect with alimony requested. Hearing date set for on or after June 27 1908. LADIE ALLOWAY. John F Stockdale Atty.
Mr and Mrs FE R Moorehead left for Columbus to visit relatives. Mrs Francis Armbruster and granddaughter return home to Barnesville after visiting Wm Armbruster and family. Nettie Watts and three children of Pittsburg arrive to visit Col and Mrs James Stevens of South Cambridge. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea advertised as nerve and vitality tonic at 35 cents by Brooks Sutton Druggist.
Local applications fail to reach the disease so internal remedies cure catarrh. Fali's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts on the blood and mucous surfaces. It is said to be prescribed by reputable physicians and combines tonics with purifiers for strong results. Free testimonials available upon request from FP J Cheney. Pills sold by druggists.
Mrs Frank Lenia Lockwood Bonnell wife of Scott Bonnell a long time city resident died at her New Philadelphia home last night of Brights disease after four months illness She was born March 12 1855 in Mohawk Village Coshocton county married July 21 1878 to Scott Bonnell She leaves a husband and five children and several sisters Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at the home of C H Thornberry. Interment in South Cemetery
Court docket lists new cases including J. W. White versus G. W. McBurney with attachments and attorney Ferguson for plaintiff. Sale of the M. BE church parsonage at Winterset Ohio. Wells and Carnes for plaintiff. David P Wishart versus W P Wishart partition. Wells and Carnes for plaintiff. Common Pleas D J Orr versus Angeline Sills et al sale confirmed and distribution ordered. Joseph Barr versus S C Barr et al appraisement confirmed and sale J W Arnold versus James McNiece dismissed at cost of plaintiff. J R Smith et al versus Rebecca Leddie et al dismissed at cost of plaintiff.
The Cambridge Board of Education met last evening mainly to hear Supt Hobson report on school enumerators. The enumeration shows a net gain of 97 over 1907 with totals across wards and grades indicating higher male and female counts. The next meeting on June 9 will hire teachers for the coming year and approve usual bills.
A two story six room frame house on a farm about three miles west of Cambridge was destroyed by fire last night around 10.00 pm, with the contents. Owner Granville Fordyce of West Wheeling Avenue reported the loss this morning. The cause is unknown but suspected to be a defective flue. Fordyce carried about unknown insurance on the building.
Miss Lelia Sheppard of Barnesville is guest of Miss Dorothy Boden of Steubenville avenue and will attend commencement.
Washington scenes include summer shoe shop ads and hats at Lawrence's, visits by Dr G H Stout to Newark, and Decoration Day events. Residents attend church, school events, and reunions while a new meat market opens and housing changes are noted as fair plans begin to take shape.
Market Master Alex Sarhet presented to the city council last night a May report on receipts and expenses for Central Market Place. The result shows the venture has more than paid for its start with promising prospects ahead.
The report lists market stands, receipts, and expenses across thirteen markets from May 9 to May 30. It notes totals of $60.30 in receipts, expenses for market master salary and trips, and a balance of $20.75, with May 16 highlighting the strongest day due to more stands and higher receipts. It also mentions Mrs. Blackstone's condition and Dr. Deweese's efforts.
Mrs Nancy Blackstone a well known resident of Clark street suffered a stroke of apoplexy today just before noon and is in critical condition with faint hopes of recovery. Her daughter Miss Blanche found her unconscious after dinner and neighbors were summoned for medical aid as relatives were notified.
Thieves entered Conner and Erble's furniture store and undertaking establishment in Byesville last night. They stole rugs pillows and a large sack of feathers, escaped via alley and a waiting carriage, leaving a damaged safe and no cash taken. Oliver's bloodhounds traced to the alley before losing the trail. Deputy Sheriff John S. Berry reported the case this morning.
Thede Stevenson announces a 30 day closing out sale of all harness stock including harnesses suit cases collars pads whips brushes dusters plush robes saddles and related items at cost. Buyers may purchase at their own price at Old Rainey Corner Market Street Cambridge Ohio.
A sermon is announced for next Sunday afternoon at 3 30 by Rev N D Cunningham pastor of the Baptist church at Clearfork. The event invites congregants to attend the service at the Odell schoolhouse.
Non tax able bonds for sale yield 4 percent to 4 1/2 percent. For particulars write or telephone at our expense C S Hoskinson 47 North Fourth street Zanesville Ohio.
T C Stewart employed by Tom Stewart at the Cambridge Eyesville Driving Park suffered a severe left leg fracture after slipping and falling at the stable Sunday morning. Dr Ross administered medical aid at once.
A vintage ad offers Holister's Rocky Mountain Tea for babies claiming to keep them healthy and fat. It markets the product as a gentle healing remedy available as tea or tablets, priced at 35 cents, through Druggist Brooks Sutton.
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