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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1913
Page
2
In Upper Bern Pennsylvania Miss Minerva Reminger writes of years of fervous prostration and stomach trouble. She credits Hood's Sarsaparilla with rapid improvement and cure. She notes blood purity strengthens nerves and promotes healing.
A Kimbolton item notes a mistaken sale date for household goods, corrected to March 22. It reports local livestock traders passing through, school events with a pie auction raising 23.75 for the library, and various residents in transit or ill. Weather included a heavy electric storm with no reported damage.
W M Hannan the real estate dealer reports two property sales. The M W Stiles property on Gomber avenue goes to L D Dallas. The Charles Britton property on Foster avenue sells to Homer Bowers.
The quote asserts no sympathy for rulers who use government for personal gain. It declares friendship with peace but warns that lasting stability requires disavowing self serving ambition in leadership.
The Progressive members in the new congress are described as refusing caucus binding and likely to join the Republican caucus while remaining free to act independently. Their influence is portrayed as limited, resembling guerillas rather than a disciplined bloc.
The Pittsburgh Post editorializes that business is improving and railroads seek cars due to expected high demand. It dismisses doom-mongers as foolish, noting that orders would not be placed if doubt existed.
The State Journal notes a radical shift with the White House under Democratic control adopting temperance policy. It contrasts past alignments of Democracy and ardent spirits with this new stance, suggesting public duties require sobriety at official functions.
Gov. Cox proposes a government grant of 500000 with two fifths allocated to the project. The state would add 200000 and Franklin, Muskingum, and Licking counties would contribute similar sums. He pledges ongoing state and county support to extend the highway from Columbus to Zanesville and onward across Ohio.
The State Journal notes no present slump under President Wilson. Imports rose 20 percent in January 1913 vs January 1912, raw material value up by $11 million, and seven month totals reached $374 million versus $287 million a year earlier. Confidence stems from Wilson’s moral, not political, approach aiding commerce.
The Pittsburg Post says the senate is aligned and the house will act quickly once the special session starts. It asserts the Democrats hold national confidence and, if they prove worthy, the country will be well served by their leadership.
The Rural Life and Good Roads congress in Columbus signals a state wide road reform movement. Governor Cox spoke powerfully, urging modernization of road building and public agencies to move beyond mud and antiquated methods.
The article argues the legislature should ban paying petition circulation costs and criticizes signature drives. It says most signatures are coerced by solicitors and not sincere judgments, urging petitions be publicly displayed so people sign voluntary responses. It advocates promoting informed public sentiment through accessible petitions.
Governor Cox selects Representative Oliver J. Thatcher of Wilmington educator and university man, Edith Campbell economics instructor at Cincinnati, and banker William L. Allendorf of Sandusky to lead a disinterested survey. A corps of New York Municipal Research Bureau experts will assist this significant Ohio initiative.
Experts advocate bricks for roads and streets. If plans for road improvement proceed, millions of paving bricks will be used in the state in coming years. Guernsey county claims the best raw material supply and will gain from renewed road building efforts.
In a New York case a husband, a schoolteacher, seeks divorce saying he courted his wife twenty-one years and married her six months ago. He claims he was never allowed to kiss her in all that time, prompting sharp sarcasm from observers about the penalties of such a marriage.
The long time congressman has finished packing and departed Washington City after a career marked by trials and triumphs. He plans travel, noting his habit of staying busy with office duties, and his colleagues and associates generally hold him in high regard.
The article questions whether Ohio's government should be defined by the people or by the mayors of Cleveland and Cincinnati. It argues the state must pursue its own policies, citing the recent tax law as an example of statewide aims that should apply to all regions, including the two cities.
A State Journal editorial condemns the exploitation and extravagance of transient and adventurous officials. It argues that the interests of the entire state must not bow to the convenience and debt-jamming policies of cities.
A. W. Donahey, Auditor of State, protests Section 46 of Senate Bill 203 known as the Greenland State Liquor Licensing Board Bill. He argues receipts over 600000 yearly should be deposited in banks and paid by state warrants, as required by Sections 24 and 301 of the General Code. He urges House amendments to align with state fiscal policy and Auditor of State oversight.
At the court house Wednesday the second trial of L. H. Gant for rape was delayed to the next term after a hung jury with 11 voting for conviction and 1 for acquittal. Wesley Mitchell was sentenced to six months hard labor for non-support. Various civil matters include a Judgment for $1,000 against Jay Reasoner and a divorce suit by Rebecca Cook against Sherman Cook citing extreme cruelty and wilful absence.
J M Albaugh of Cambridge Ohio attests that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved back and kidney pain after fifteen years of irregular kidney action. He notes occasional use keeps him free from kidney complaints. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the name Doan's. Ady
Nellie Simmons obtains a divorce from Charles E Simmons on extreme cruelty grounds. Custody of their child awarded to the plaintiff and alimony set at 5 dollars on the 10th and 25 dollars on the 25th each month, with defendant to pay costs.
Mrs Elizabeth Haynes a former Cambridge Ohio resident died at her Los Angeles home February 28 1918 at about 78 years. She was the widow of Simeon Haynes an aunt of E W Matthews Jr of Cambridge. The deceased was a lifelong Presbyterian and mother of four sons Harry C Theodore G Fred who died and Edwin who never married.
County commissioners heard a six month report from A M Merry superintendent of the Guernsey County Children's Home. The six months expenses were 4274.35 with receipts of 127.40. The roster shows 57 children admitted, 35 boys and 22 girls, with 4 discharged to various homes.
D T Deselm of Omaha visits his brother James Deselm and family in the city for the first time in 30 years. John Seibert, held on $300 bond in Squire Reasoner's court, is released by relatives. Marriage licenses issued to Wilber Beckett and Mary Butcher of Cumberland, and George Mott and Ada Long of the city, with Rev W L McCormick named to officiate.
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