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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1908
Page
4
A notice from Cambridge announces the appointment of the editor business manager and indicates the item is recorded as second class matter at the local post office.
The list names candidates by office including Judson Harmon of Cincinnati for Governor and David L. Rockwell of Kent for Lieutenant Governor. Supreme Court hopefuls Hugh T. Mather of Sidney and George B. Okey of Columbus, with other posts filled by J. H. Newman Troy, W. W. Durbin Kenton, D. S. Creamer St. Clairsville, Timothy Hogan Wellston, J A States Lima, Bernard Doran New Lexington, David E. Ely Jeromeville, John A. McDowell Millersburg, and Oliver C. Larason Newark.
The Democratic ticket lists candidates for county offices including Representative John L. McCreary Center for Probate Judge with no nomination for that post, Auditor E Boden Cambridge, Clerk of Courts Elmer Green Jackson, Treasurer Frank R. Creighton Wills, Recorder, Prosecuting Attorney Edmund Hawthorne, Sheriff A W Jackson, Commissioners Mahlon Combs Washington James Orr W G Trott Spencer, Infirmary Directors Wm H Shouse Monroe Stacy H Taylor Oxford John Reasoner Westland, Surveyor J T Fairchild, Coroner Dr A E Fletcher.
Luke E. Wright will become secretary of war on July 1 succeeding W. H. Yatt. Wright is a graduate of the Philippine Islands university.
The revised anti-injunction plank of the Chicago convention platform is said to be copied word for word from the Ohio statute. It is displayed in Guernsey county court rules on the wall as long practiced.
The text argues that linking with the Philippine islands is key to political prominence, likening it to the sure path to leadership among negro voters since Reconstruction. It frames such ties as essential for national greatness and world power prestige, though frustrating for those who stay at home.
Special delegates train to Denver departs Columbus Ohio Friday evening July 3 at 7 o'clock with travel plans announced in the notice.
William Jennings Bryan releases analysis of the Chicago platform to daily papers on Saturday, promising widespread reader interest and public discussion among supporters and critics alike.
The caricature artist will be more extensively employed in the coming campaign than ever before. Taft and Bryan are excellent subjects, but the tone will be mainly good natured and not malicious.
Speaker Cannon and his committee on rules resisted most of the President's proposed reforms in Congress. Mr. Sherman, a candidate for vice president, served as a member of the committee.
Editorial notes that readers view the Chicago platform as rallying behind Roosevelt while claiming supporters of the rival candidate gain all else. It portrays Roosevelt backers as deeply convinced of his superiority and accuses them of being badly fooled.
The Denver convention will prepare and adopt its own platform for voters to ratify or reject. Roosevelt policies linked to Taft's nomination were promised by the people but were voted down or ignored at the Chicago convention.
The piece notes James Schoolcraft Sherman as a strategic pick to fund and sway politics in New York. As Utica Trust Co head and Utica ice pool executive, he stands atop a web of banks and firms, long allied with Senator Platt and a key player in countering western tariff critics.
M L Robins longtime Hartford resident and Guernsey county figure died at his home after a six month illness at age 69. Survived by children Dr J E Robins Mrs Elsie Foot and Iea Robins, wife Katherine Secrest predeceased him. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm at Lutheran church with burial in Hartford cemetery.
Several community items are noted including the loss of a valuable horse by Senecaville Brown and Lepage from lockjaw. Visits to Columbus by Blanchard Heskett and wife. Lore City second nine defeats Seneca ville by 12 to 11. Senecaville beats Lore City 3 to 2. third ball team defeats Lore City 12 to 6. The Caldwell game ends 2 to 1 for Caldwell. Remains of George Cale brought from Lore City for interment. Miss Alice Dilley returns home from Indiana. Newton Booth dies Sunday night about 8 30. J W Stevens family visit Cambridge and Washington. Mrs Jas Aduddle visits Cambridge. daughter Pearl Amama returns home. Children Day observed at M E church. I O O F memorial address given by Bro J R Hartup. graves of departed brothers decorated.
The Pennyroyal Reunion planned for August in Giffee's Grove south of Fairview. August 26 and 27 are possible dates. Preparations underway with a fine program and invited speakers from state and national levels. Projections say 1908 reunion will be the best in Pennyroyaldom history.
Estate of James Lusk first and final account filed by administrators as court orders sale. Will of Martha Humble. commission issued to H C Kinsman. Marriage licenses for Wm R Henderson and Hannah Severs of Cambridge. Common Pleas Judge Johnson presided in Cambridge. Divorces granted in Parry and Thomas suits with alimony and cruelty. B&O Ry Co versus Knisely claim for $500.00.
W S Campbell of North Eighth street displays three relics from the Marietta Division era. A 1871 ticket from the end of the line near Newcomerstown to that village, a Marietta to Picnic Grounds ticket, and a 1874 pass Marietta to end of line and return. Campbell cherishes them as reminders of his days with the Pennsylvania Co. before moving to Indiana.
A drugstore advertisement touts Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea as a toilet necessity for social ladies. It claims to brighten dispositions improve complexions and act as a blood and skin remedy priced at 85 cents for tea or tablets by Brooks Sutton, Druggist.
Janes Downer of Chicago is visiting Mrs. John Downer in this city, indicating a personal visit between relatives or acquaintances.
The document adds Dr J H Williams of Summerfield Noble county to the Democratic senatorial committee for the district. He represents Noble county.
Mr and Mrs Dwight Speer have spent the past two weeks in the east on their wedding trip and returned home last night.
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea is advertised as lifting the soul and encouraging happiness. Sold in tea or tablet form for 35 cents by Brooks Sutton, Druggist.
The Guernsey county central committee met in the probate court room at 10 30 Saturday June 20 with 27 of 37 members present. C A Flanigan was elected chairman Watt C Barnett secretary and an executive committee was formed with R McCulloch George W Moore John W Barton and one member from each district. New precincts led to additional committeemen selected from Cambridge Ward Byesville and other precincts. The secretary was to notify new members and stationery ordered. Adjourned.
An old advertisement text extols Doan's Ointment curing itch and Doan's Regulats easing constipation and stomach tone. It references Burdock Blood Bitters for health and a mayoral testimonial from Girard Alabama. It also mentions Dr Thomas' Electric Oil for emergencies and a caution about improvised incubators.
Salesville residents and neighboring families spent time with relatives in Quaker City Cambridge Blooming Grove New Philadelphia and Derwent. Notable names include Mr and Mrs John Johnson Mr and Mrs H M Pulley Mr and Mrs James English Miss Edna Enos Mrs Sadie Tetirick Mrs Rebecca Thatcher and Miss Carrie Vermillion among others.
Lemuel Bonnell 49 a farmer from Vanatta five miles north of Newark died Sunday afternoon after a heart attack in front of the Orpheum theatre following a 2 07 train from Baltimore. He had been ill since last fall with stomach and heart trouble and died within minutes. Coroner Dr. Fred Harrison and Coroner Yeo confirmed heart failure. Funeral likely at the Bonnell home near Washington with interment there.
A heavy windstorm swept Grand Ridge Friday evening causing notable damage. Local residents and visitors including Mrs. James Hunt and Mrs. Lizzie Morton were seen at S. A. Decker's. Several families from nearby towns visited over the weekend and sick list includes Miss Margaret Tedrick and Mrs. Nora Decker.
Clay Pike and Mrs J M Stires visit relatives in Pleasant City while Mrs Allie Sions visits Cambridge friends. Luther Secrest trades his store for a Perry county farm. Wind storm damages local fruit trees. Some wool sale activity noted as slow.
The second annual Hammond Scott family reunion will occur Wednesday August 26 1908 at the home of Mr Alex Hammond four miles west of Cambridge Ohio. A program and picnic dinner are planned and all relatives are invited with no other invitations issued.
A J Kistler departed this morning for a two months vacation at Magnetic Springs.
Sunshine and youth spirit described as a health boost in a drugstore advert. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea marketed as a powerful remedy available as tea or tablets for 35 cents through Brooks Sutton Druggist.
Auction of horses cattle harness utensils wagon and buggy on Saturday June 27 began at 12 o clock east of Sene caville Ohio on the Spence farm John Cale is the auctioneer as listed in the notice of sale
Last week Salesville Preston Weaver sold a milking cow. Mr and Mrs R B Maden of Cambridge visited relatives west of town. A team of Thomas Wortman ran away with a sulky hay rake causing minor damage. A heavy windstorm struck Friday uprooting trees fences and outbuildings. Mrs Bert Gable and children of Derwent Ohio stayed several days with relatives. Farmers harvest clover as weather allows. Mrs 8S Brill improves her dwelling with new paint.
Mrs A J Kistler accompanied by her mother Mrs Irwin traveled to Jacksonville this morning to spend the summer there.
Non taxable bonds for sale free of tax yielding from 4 percent to 4 1/2 percent on investment. For particulars write or telephone at our expense. C S Hoskinson 47 North Fourth street Zanesville Ohio. L B Landon of Wheeling visited bonds in this city over Sunday.
The ad touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a blood and mucous surface remedy prescribed by a county physician, claiming it cures catarrh by a tonic and blood-purifying formula. It promises testimonials and lists the Toledo, Ohio address for F. J. Cheney & Co. as suppliers at 75 cents.
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