Memorial Services of the W G T U Honored Miss Willard
The W.G. T. U held its regular February meeting at Mrs. W. S. McCartney home on North Street. A memorial service honored Miss Frances Willard with reflections on her life and writings. Members heard from Mrs. Hood Mrs. Hixon and others praising Willard and leadership. The W C T U bill to allow women to vote in local option elections was defeated 51 to 68 despite broad petitions. The group praised Hon. Freeman Eagleson for championing the bill and extended sympathy to Mrs. Hawkins of Newark and Mrs. Pyles on family losses. A social hour followed. next meeting set for March 7 at the M. E. church parlors. SECRETARY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.G. T
W. S. McCartney
N.rth Street
Frances Willard
Jennie Campbell
A. M. Johnston
Miss Willard
Mary E. Hood
Franklin Briggs
Franklin County
Ohio
Farmers’ Institutes
State Liquor League
W. Co. Tt
Freeman T. Eagleson
Frances N. Leiter
Manstrela
M. E
Chautauqua Plan Moves Toward Guernsey County
Rev Gilbert O Miller and Dr J Knox Montgomery lead efforts in Cambridge to form a non profit cultural Chautauqua corporation for Guernsey county. They urge locals to subscribe 200 shares at 310 each, fund a first year with gate receipts, and invite prominent speakers and entertainers for an inaugural Cambridge assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert O. Miller
J. Knox Montgomery
Bussey
Momouth, T
Guernsey County
Cambridge
Caminidue
R. P. Hotson
E. 4. Burkett
Robt. M. Latollette
Lou J. Beauchamp
E. L. Eaton
C. N. Goward
Sunshine Hawks
Bob Leeds
J. DeWitt Miller
J. Ernest Woodland
Col. Geo. W. Bain
Wesleyan
Chicago Glee Club
Lent Observed By St Benedicts Catholic Church
The Lenten season begins February 38 with Ash Wednesday and lasts forty days until Easter Sunday. Observance includes fasting and special exercises, with services twice weekly and an evening service at 7 o'clock. The practice, dating to early Christianity, emphasizes humility and abstinence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus Christ
St. Benedict’s Catholic Church
Reif and Peters Couple Wed in Byesville Nuptials
Charley Reif of New Philadelphia and Ada L. Peters were married at the bride’s parents home in Byesville. Rev A M Sturd officiated as guests attended a wedding dinner. The couple will reside in New Philadelphia after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Reif
New Philadelphia
Ada L. Peters
Stomach and Liver Tablets Promise Sleep Relief
Advertisement claims stomach and liver disorders cause nervousness and sleeplessness. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets are said to stimulate digestive organs and restore health, allowing sleep. Sold by Bresan and Wileen and D. M. Hawthorne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Bresan and Wileen
D. M. Hawthorne
Riots in Springfield Keep Troops Overnight
Springfield reports quiet after two nights of rioting linked to trainman Martin Davis's shooting. Troops guard streets, machine guns patrol courthouse square, and wagons replace scarce transport. Several rioters charged with rioting or disorderly conduct. Davis identified Dean as a shooter but Ladd unrecognized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Springfield
Martin M. Davis
Lythe Negroes Ladd
Dean
Section Street
Amme
Pearl Howard
Amine 3S
Court House
Square 4S
Arthur Ane
Senia Military Company
Ric
Assajant
Stat
Edward Dean
Jon Ladd
Dayton
Che Jry Hospital
Martin Davis
Snakeman
Davis
Ladd
Nema
The Strenuous Life and a Remedy for Indigestion
An article extols slow eating to reduce stomach trouble and nervous symptoms. It promotes Miona as a cure for indigestion and related ailments, offering a J. W. Shaff guaranteed promise and a five cent price per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aoltar
Miona
J. W. Shaff
Funeral of Edward F. Spence in Putnam honors fallen man
Funeral services for Edward F. Spence, killed by a C. & M. V train in Zanesville, were held at the family home in Putnam. Dr. A. M. Courtenay led, with Rev. Nich and others assisting. More than seventy relatives and many friends from Guernsey and Muskingum counties attended to pay tribute. The procession proceeded to Woodlawn Cemetery with a long cortege as relatives gathered from Cambridge, Senecaville, Love City, and elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward F. Spence
Zanesvile
Putnam
A. M. Courtenay
Nich
Senecaville
T. W. Ely
Lev
Timberlake
Zanesville
Guernsey
Muskingum
Spence
Woodlawn
Love City
Margaret Mass
Cambridge
T. H. Taylor
Fairview
Margaret Saltsgaver
W. M. Allen
Pittsburg
Eva Ferguson
Lore City
Alfred Boyd
Goldie F. Spence
Mabel Bruver
Search and Seizure Case Ends With Guilty Plea
Prank Douglass was arrested Monday night under the new search and seizure law by Officers Rickey and Middleton. He pled guilty before Mayor Bradford Wednesday, pays a $50 fine plus costs, and must ship seized liquor out of the city. The case concerns keeping a place where intoxicating liquor was kept from February 1 to 26. Attorney James Joyce led the defense, while the Ohio Liquor League aimed to challenge the law’s constitutionality. After review, authorities praised the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglass
Rickey and Middleton
Bradford
Douglas
James Joyce
Ohio Liquor League
William Knowles Dies at Claysville Home
William Knowles, a well known farmer near Claysville, died Monday morning from heart trouble. He was about 70 years old and survived by his wife and four children, three sons and one daughter. The sons include Prof. St. E. Koowles, superintendent of Grafton schools, and Charles Koowles, a teacher. Funeral services were held at the home Thursday at 1 p.m. with interment at Mt Union Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Knowles
Claysville
Knowles
St. E. Koowles
Grafton
Ohio
Charles Koowles
Frank
Mt. Uvnion
Hyomei Cures Catarrh With Guaranteed Refund
An ad proclaims Hyomei as Nature s remedy for catarrh with a money back guarantee if it fails to cure. It notes no stomach drugs, breathing through a pocket inhaler, and a kit priced at one dollar with a lifetime inhaler and Hyomei refills available for a few cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Shaf
Fire destroys Squire Leeper's home in Liberty township
The home and household goods of Squire and Mrs. Wm. N. Leeper, in Liberty township about one mile north of Tyner, were completely destroyed by fire Thursday evening. The cause is unknown and insurance details could not be learned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire
Wm. N. Leeper
Liberty Township
Tyner
President Corey Warns Robbins Over Coal Strike Threat
Washington March 2 President Corey warns Robbins of the Pittsburg Coal Company that United States Steel will not allow a strike in the bituminous region under its 25 year contract. If workers are not given advances and kept employed the company will shift to other fields. George Gould backs the same stance with western coal operators. Indianapolis reports W B Wilson calls for a special national convention to meet March 16 in Tomlinson Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Steel Corporation
Pittsburg Coal Company
George Gould
Indianapolis
W. B. Wilson
Walled
Tomlinson
Ohio Operators Meet in Cleveland on March 19
Coal operators in the Cambridge District have been notified of a Cleveland meeting on Thursday March 19 to decide on action ahead of the joint meeting with miners in Indianapolis. A Cambridge operator warned that outcomes are uncertain between strike and settlement. Frank Robbins of Pittsburgh Coal Co reportedly urged concessions, but Ohio operators resist his dictation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Ohio
Cleveland
Indianapolis
Frank Robbins
Pittsburg Coal Co
Roldbhings
Mrs John Ross dies after long illness near Center
Mrs John Ross aged twenty two died Wednesday at the home of Mrs Ross near Center east of Cambridge after a long illness of consumption. She leaves a husband and two month old child. Daughter of Mr and Mrs Alex Pattison she was a member of Cambridge Second VU church. The funeral will be Friday at 10 o clock at Mrs Ross home conducted by Rev G O Miller and Rev Mr McGibbons. Interment at Center cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ross
Ross
Center
Cambridge
Rons
Alex. Pattison
Cambridge Second VU. T. Church
M.S. Ross
Lerasian
G. O. Miller
Mr. McGibbons
Center Cemetery
Jack Hollis Granted Release After Fine Paid
Jack Hollis, who was recently convicted of selling intoxicating liquors and jailed for ten days, was freed Friday morning after paying his fine and costs totaling about 400 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Hollis
Court House News Roundup from Ohio Courts
Court records show multiple actions: Master-Columbus Associated Breweries against Margaret Evans and others. State of Ohio against Emil Steveoir with fixed bonds of 400 and 200 in two cases. Stage versus Wills Creek Coal Co. damages case to jury at noon with verdict for plaintiff 212.50. Ohio Buggy Co. versus W L Kaulf has been settled and dismissed with costs to plaintiff. Lena L Shepard arraigned on two counts for keeping a house of assignation, plea of not guilty, bond 200. Stage sued for 1,000 for property damage. various attorneys listed. Other actions include Ohio versus Gus Swartz, bond 300. Oldham et al. vs Beggs et al. injunction granted with bond 200. Forest Diehl et al. case with guilty pleas. Gitfie versus Turkle foreclosure sought at 3,47.34. Roller versus Barper appeal from R W Lindsey docket. King and Robinson of Cambridge, Reif of New Philadelphia, Peters of Byesville, Walters of Newark, Lake of Cambridge. motion allowed in Village of Quaker City v Whitcraft for leave to file petition in error to circuit court and dispense with printing bill of exceptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Master-Columbus Associated Breweries Company
Margaret Evans
State of Ohio
Emil Steveooir
Stage
Te Wills Creek Coal Co
The
Ohio Buggy Co
W. L. Kaoulf
Ohio
Lenall
Shepard
Lena L. Shepard
Thomas F. Stage
Willsreek Coal Co
Stewart, LePage and Wells
Maiutil
Scott
Gus Swartz
Isaac J. Oldham
John T. Beggs
Forest Dieh Et al
Quaker City
Isaac Whitcraft
Ohio Supreme Court
Cambridge Power Light to Extend Street Car Line
The Cam bridge Power Light and Traction Co plans a major summer street car extension in Lore City Cambridge area. Surveyed route runs from Siegfried and East Wheeling Avenue to Clark Street and Gumber Avenue, then east to near Children’s Home, south through Low Gap to National Pike, east to near Charles Laughlin farm, to BR&Q railroad, and on to Lore City. The project will open new territory, aid miners east of Cambridge, reduce morning waits, and boost local business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge Power, Light and Traction
Siegfried and Lawyer’s Grocery
Wheeling Avenue
11Th Street
Clark Street
Gumber Avenue
National Pike
Charles Laughlin
BR. & QO
Lore City
Cambridge
Cham berlain’s Salve touted for eczema and itch relief
An 19th century advertisement claims Chamberlain’s Salve relieves intense itching from eczema tetter ring worm and barber’s itch and offers permanent cure with continued use. It notes cures of resistant cases and lists Brenan and Wilson and D. M. Hawthorne as sellers at 25 cents per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Brenan
Wilson
D. M. Hawthorne
Driver L. C. Baker Arrested for Non Support
L. C. Baker, a Carlisle and Grimes Co. driver, was arrested by Constable M. E. Gallup on an affidavit by his wife accusing him of desertion and non support of a minor. He pled not guilty before Squire Lindser, bond set at 1000 dollars, and remained in jail unable to post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ile Vence
Lindsey
L. C. Baker
Carlisle & Grimes Co
M. E. Gallup
Baker
Squire Lindser
Final dividend in Hayter bankruptcy approved
The final account of J A Hoop roan trustee in the Hayter clothing merchant bankruptcy case at Byesville has been allowed. A twenty one percent dividend on the claims is declared and ordered paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Hooproan
Henry Hayter
Byesville
Claisns
Bandit Kills Four Officers In Helsinki Bank Siege
In Helsinki Marche the bandits who raided the Russian state bank killed a guard and fled with 37500 dollars. Four more officers died in pursuit at Tammersfors as two fugitives were cornered. A police chief was killed when a captive grabbed his revolver and fired. The siege ended after hours of gunfire, with a Dorpat blacksmith tied to Baltic revolutionary causes and six thousand dollars recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helsingfors
Finland
Guardian
Tammersfors
Balushin
Bain
Dorpat
Baltic Revolutionary Committee
Revolutionary War Fund
Boxer Tenny Dead After Ring Injury in San Francisco
Boxer Tenny dies from cerebral hemorrhage after a knockout by Frankie Neal. Autopsy finds possible poisoning with strychnine and other drugs given the night of the fight. Mother alleges poisoning. brother accuses deception. Coroner sends stomach to chemist for analysis. other seconds cite a fit after leaving the ring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Tenny
Frankie Neil
Cossack
Israel Tennebaum
James Tennebaum
Neil
Mark Shaughnessy
Weather forecast and local notices from 1906
Ohio and western Pennsylvania expect showers Friday with colder conditions Saturday and brisk winds. West Virginia sees fair weather Friday with Saturday showers. Obituaries note the death of Mrs. Oscar Quillen aged 33 from pneumonia. Pension increase for Ww. Mason to ten dollars monthly. Charles Sebach convicted of manslaughter in Woodsfield. Births announced for Thomas Pyles and Roger Kertigap households. John Kelly of Buffalo township Noble county noted as deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Charles Sebach
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W. C
Reif-Peters
Nan
Cupied
Negroes
Sol
Dier
Slick
J. W. Shad
Squire Leeper
Corey
Steel Corporation
Pittsburgh Coal Company
Washington
Steel Trust
Francis L. Robbins
Lliam Ellia Corey
VIEW
Jack
Court House News
Common Pleas
J. B. Gitfie
J. W. Turkle
Chas. Sheppard
Arthur Roller
Eliza J. Barper Petal
R. W. Lindsey
O. W. Wells
Chas. R. King
Lena Robinson
Chas. Reif
Bysevile
T. Walters
Newark
Anna R Lake
R. D
Supreme Court
Local Traction Company
Bandit
Finlander
Oscar Quillen
Wheeling Township
Ww. Mason
A. Weedon
United State
INE
Tomsiline Co
Capsen
Gide
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