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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1912
Page
2
J. H. Walker of Sunbury Ohio says years of dyspepsia and poor appetite were relieved by Burdock Blood Bitters after eating distressed him. The testimonial highlights the product as a cure.
Miss Mary Flinn a Pittsburg society woman and daughter of William Flinn a Roosevelt forces leader in Pennsylvania will plead the suffrage cause in Massillon next week for the campaign event and public engagement inviting local supporters.
Advert says Dean's Ointment provides instant relief from eczema sores and itching for babies and children. It claims quick cure and safety, urging purchase at all druggists.
Louisvilles Rollo Groves, aged 10, used an old umbrella as a parachute to jump from his fathers barn. The umbrella collapsed twenty feet above the ground, breaking the boys leg and arm in the fall.
An old ad noting constipation causes headache nausea and dizziness and that Dean's Regulats acts gently to ease bowels. It claims the remedy cures constipation and sells for 25 cents via druggists.
Allen Swinehart, a farmer from Canton, drove ten miles to reach his son Ralph, 20, after he was knocked from a street car. He arrived moments before the boy died.
Friendly household remedy promises fast relief from finger cuts and burns with Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil asserting quick pain relief and wound healing. The text emphasizes preparedness and instant use for injuries.
Suspicion rises that the Republican national convention may be slipping from Col. Roosevelt's grip after weeks of secure maneuvering as factions maneuver for control. The Pittsburgh Post notes mounting uncertainty and behind the scenes jockeying.
The piece argues the tariff board offers no firm procedure for revision and that Congress does not feel bound by its recommendations. It contends President Tafts board wastes time, driven by tariff barons and trust magnates, while Congress remains closer to the people despite its loyalty rhetoric.
Rev. C. E. Jefferson in a Columbia University baccalaureate sermon urged belief in the ideal self and in fellow humans. He emphasized faith in the Almighty, progress of character, and warned that hatred and distrust corrode personal virtue.
The author mocks the phrase will of the people as a vessel for demagogues and likens it to appeals to partisan symbols. The piece critiques sincerity in modern political rhetoric and emphasizes cynicism toward such catchwords.
The Democratic platform of Ohio is described as progressive enough for the most fastidious. It is believed Col. Bryan will heartily endorse it.
The nomination of Congressman James M. Cox for Governor is praised by Ohio Democrats. He faces no factional opposition and is recognized as the leader of the Ohio delegation in Congress. He had no opposing candidate for the nomination.
Friends of President Taft grow more cheerful and insist his renomination is assured. Ohio victory appears to settle the question, while talk of bolting or a Roosevelt rump convention is dismissed as nonsense.
In Guernsey county the eight delegates-at-large to the state convention at Columbus voted for Roosevelt with no Taft sentiment officially expressed. The former president’s supporters were likely most active in the primaries.
In this county many warm friends celebrate the nomination of Ernest B. Schneider of Zanesville for one of the electors at large by the Toledo convention. Schneider was the Democratic candidate for congress in this district on two occasions and drew a large complimentary vote each time due to his personal popularity.
Leonard Oleson of Seattle loses citizenship as U S district Judge Hanford cancels his naturalization for alleged Socialist leanings. Threats of impeaching the judge are raised by Gen Wicker sham who condemns the act as an outrage to American citizenship.
The article describes philanthropists creating country day schools for city boys and girls to escape crowded urban life. Dr. William Starr Myers of Princeton University explains the plan in a free publication issued by the U S Bureau of Education.
The last primary named South Dakota saw Roosevelt win ten delegates while Guv Wilson edged Speaker Champ Clark by a narrow margin. Analysts expect Taft renomination with Roosevelt potentially challenging on contests. Democratic prospects favor Bryan as a receptive candidate with Harmon or Bryan likely contenders if a break occurs.
The commentary argues that Col. Roosevelt created a political steam roller and should not complain about its tread as he faces its consequences.
The Democratic national convention established the two-thirds rule and has kept it by consent. Each convention can set its own rules and dissolve the rule if desired. When Baltimore assembles it should adopt its own procedures by right.
Eight months after warning a third term would be calamity, Col. Roosevelt now mounts a strenuous bid for individual delegates. The Wheeling Register opines that bold moves could spur a separate convention to nominate the only Republican who can avert disaster, though the plan remains unlikely and Roosevelt may still bow to pressure.
Journalists foresee Senator Root as temporary and permanent chairman while officials warn the Republican National Committee blocks Roosevelt. The Post notes the committee acts as a stone wall guarding Taft, with Roosevelt’s brigandage policy viewed as unlikely to break the Taft line before the convention.
A State Journal editorial lauds James M. Cox of Montgomery as a strong Democratic governor nominee. It argues platforms blur party lines, urges Republicans to nominate a broadminded, duty driven candidate and asserts the next governor must serve the state beyond party interests.
The Democrats of Ohio name James M. Cox as their governor candidate signaling a demanding campaign ahead. The piece praises Cox as skilled, clean, and honorable and notes the GOP will likely field a strong opponent, foreshadowing a vigorous political season.
The Marietta Register Leader argues the November race in Ohio will feature political giants appealing to all voters who favor clean fair play. The piece anticipates a statewide contest shaping the campaign landscape.
A quotation notes the sudden rise of the mercury as proof of weather changeability. Julius Hare remarks that rapid barometric shifts reveal how variable the climate can be.
Clerk reports the board did not meet last Saturday to discuss the third ward election but prepared for the bond issue. In session the third ward matter was considered and action taken as published. A repeat meeting is scheduled next Saturday to further review with all parties present or represented. The Republican contest is formally in common pleas court for full hearing on law and facts. The board will not rule on the court case portion yet.
The piece argues primaries invite excessive money in politics and calls for reform including criminalizing nomination spending and shortening tickets. It praises the Ohio constitution move to appoint state officials by the school superintendent and abolish certain posts, urging further appointment of all offices below governor and lieutenant governor.
Grant Turnbaugh a 15 year old boy from North Second Street fell from a moving B and O freight near Cassels Station while traveling to Zanesville. He struck his head and was unconscious with cuts and bruises but recovered after medical attention and was taken home to his mother.
Watchman Dodds stationed at the Dewey avenue crossing of the Marietta Division and B and O tracks saved a little girl from a heavy touring car as an Eastbound B and O train halted. He used his flag to pull the child clear just before the vehicle passed. A man narrowly escaped a similar accident moments later when a wheel grazed his legs.
T C Conner spent Sunday in Cumberland, a short personal outing noted in local society records.
Janet Long May Richards Lara Addison and Ruby Harsch traveled to New Concord to witness the class play prepared by the Muskingum College seniors to be staged Monday evening.
Following the petition in A C Saltsgaver vs Walker C Fife, attorneys Sheppard Eagle son and J H Mackey notified Sheriff Berry to serve on Fife that depositions would be taken to contest his Republican primary nomination for County Treasurer. The notice cites alleged fraud in Precinct A Third ward and lists vote discrepancies claimed by Saltsgaver.
Paul Macenko was arrested by Sheriff Berry at Old Orchard mine Sunday for an alleged knife attack during a miners celebration. He is jailed and to be arraigned Monday evening before Squire Reasoner on a charge of cutting with intent to kill. A witness in the quarrel is to appear Monday.
On Monday RE D Shively sold the J K Law property on Wheeling Avenue housing Ruth Jones millinery to Dr W W Lawyer of Kimbolton. Lawyer took possession immediately after closing. Consideration amounted to 7500.
Mayor Dilley announces Cambridge aims for a safe and sane Fourth of July. Chief Long and Director of Safety McKitrick are reviewing plans and preparations before the holiday to ensure a secure celebration for the boys.
Mayor Dilley and Chief Long urge police to curb joy riding and speeding as drivers ignore speed laws. Officers will also check owners who leave engines running while cars idle at the curb, citing danger to pedestrians.
The county examiners report the successful applicants who appeared Saturday June 1. For 12 months: Reed Braden Ort on Davis Geo Shaw Mabel Duff Helen Qilden Jennie B Meredith Bertha Reed Clara Sarchet Mary Wyandt Pearl Warden Ethyl Yaw. For 24 months: Harry Cunningham C B Martin Gulia Amspeker Wilda Stocker. For 36 months: F A Campbell. Certificates to teach agriculture were issued. Examiners set Saturday Aug 10 as Boxwell commencement day.
8 W Nicholson of Canal Dover succeeds R Melllyar as superintendent at the Guernsey Works effective Monday. Nicholson has long served American Sheet and Tin Plate Company, previously leading roofing at Cambridge. The local office is closed. operations move to Pittsburgh. Melllyar stays on briefly to aid transition.
A generic Castoria advertisement appears alongside brief social notes from Cambridge and surrounding areas. Residents mentioned include William Keller of McMechen West Virginia visiting family, Carson Linn and Jacob Brower with friends in Freeport, Mrs. Joseph Lanning in Cambridge visiting her mother, and multiple small visits and hospitality exchanges among local families and neighbors.
Chiterciary R E Thompson a student at Illinois State University Urbana has returned home for the summer vacation. Frank Mehaffey of Columbus was in the city over Sunday. J I Moore is visiting relatives near Hopewell.
Alva May left Monday for Colum bus to attend the state convention of the Eagles as the delegate from the Cambridge Lodge. J. L. Gibbs, member of the Columbus Lodge on the reception committee, went there Sunday.
J. K. Law of Washington visited the city on business and holds title to the property leased by the county for infirmary use. Repairs were finished and the move was planned this week but inmates will stay until Arbuckle and Bond return from Cleveland for the Charitable and Correction Conference.
Cambridge resident Mrs. Helen Cain of 1152 Steuben ville avenue reports backache relief after using Doan’s Kidney Pills. She cites weak kidneys as the cause, notes immediate pain stop and kidney regulation, and praises Brenan & Wilson’s drug store for supplying the remedy. Sold by dealers nationwide for 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents.
Londonderry residents and visitors are listed with brief movements. Mrs Nettie Ables of Blooming Grove visited her sister Mrs Bond. Miss Martha Arnold of Fairview visited her sister Mrs Cunningham. Mrs Margaret Green and son Glen planned to move to Pecos Texas. Rev Mr Pike from Winterset visited and conducted a funeral for Mrs Andrew Tedrick who died at 26 after 16 weeks illness. Samuel Tedrick buys wool at 27 cents per pound. John Morton bought the John Logan property for 1700 dollars. Some farmers lease land for coal to secure a railroad route through Londonderry. Funeral services for Mrs Tedrick were held Tuesday conducted by Rev Pike.
The jury awarded the plaintiff $525 in the case of F R Marvin as administrator against The Belle Valley Coal Co. A new case, Charles Danford vs Joseph Sulek, was noted. Additional jurors were drawn by Clerk Trott and Sheriff Berry. Sheriff Berry sold parcels at 531 North Third Street for $634 and two Maple properties to Cambridge Loan & Building Co for $1400 and $1350 respectively.
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