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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1906
Page
5
The notice reports Dr Mitchell plans to return to Can' jdpe with his family after months away while details of departure and anticipated date remain uncertain. It mentions health complaints like back pain and rheumatism and promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea for relief at 35 cents per bottle.
In Lore City Guernsey county a jail riot occurred Saturday tearing down the lockup and freeing three prisoners. Officers arrested eight men that day five paid fines while three remained in jail amid a crowd that aided the escape. Local officials and nearby Cambridge residents were involved as the incident drew attention from Marshal Finch and city authorities.
The husband Samuel Wortman and the children of Mary A Wortman acknowledge friends neighbors and local lodges for kindness during illness and at the funeral Martha Wortman died February 14 1906 at age 83 Survived by her husband and family August 14 1895 marked their golden wedding anniversary and August 14 1905 their 60th anniversary The family notes joyous reunions at each occasion and lists several local groups and individuals who sent flowers
At a Sunday congregational meeting of the Christian Tabernacle in Cambridge members decided to purchase a site and erect a house of worship. A committee to secure funds was appointed: Mrs Tlanty Siames, Mrs J W Jones, Mrs Oral Poorman, B Richey, and J W slisely. The article notes rapid growth since organization two years ago and the need for more space. An advertisement for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea promotes 25 cent tea or tablets by J W Shaff.
Prices for eggs were 1 cent each and 20 cents per pound for sufter. Chickens sold at 9 dollars per hundredweight. A business trip to Newcomerstown occurred for a week. Prof Isaiah Gadd supplied music for the Armstrong school closing last Friday. Mrs J R Kennedy sale drew a large crowd with good prices. Wm Hosack sale failed due to weather and low demand. Several locals, including Taylor and Kennedy families, were mentioned in visitors and arrivals.
North Salt A chronicles last week events including a birth to Mr and Mrs William Smith, a sheep theft taid by Ness against Boyd Adams, the recovery of a sheep and a fox hound incident near Kimbolten, and various visits and travels of residents such as John Hutchson of Cambridge and L M Patterson.
In Common Pleas Court cases include a divorce involving Geo H Flood and Mary E Flood on grounds of extreme cruelty. New suits: A Oliver et al vs Lenora Black et al for money and foreclosure. Ross W Allender vs Wm Messer et al for money. Wagstaff vs Woodworth and Smith for money. amount claimed 110 dollars. Petit jurors notified not to report through March 24. Sale confirmed and deed ordered in C D Springer administrator vs Ira Davis et al. Ohio vs Owen Brislen. defendant released on 600 dollar bond with sureties. Several local defendants fined 50 dollars plus 30 dollars costs. Names listed include Patterson, Daisy Brown, Winland, Ada Wilson, Arlo Black, Jennette Brannen, Phillips, Ethel Reasoner, Lawrence Jackman, Rosa Messer.
At the Alpha chapter reunion of the Delta Gatoma Sorority in Alliance Obi the engagement of Miss Clara Kirdlyn Milhon of Senecaville to Prof Joseph Messick of Mt Union College was announced They plan marriage in early summer at the bride s home.
Henry Cramer of Tuscarawas county, formerly of Washington, visits town while Henry Stillions from Newark visits his father in Easton. Various residents relocate, attend events, or report health and livestock news. A spelling contest at the high school names Miss Vand Sinpman top speller as repairs and travel note changes affect the Natioral Pike route.
Readers are told of a claimed remedy for catarrh with a promise of $100 to anyone it fails to cure. The ad asserts the product penetrates mucous membranes and strengthens the patient by constitutional action, listing F. S. Crane & Co. of Toledo as proprietors and featuring testimonials.
Services for Mrs Sarah Ace Leech were held at her East Steubenville avenue residence Sunday at 2 PM with Rev J W Ashwood and Dr Mcfarland officiating. Large attendance honored the deceased. Interment followed at Northwood cemetery with numerous beautiful floral arrangements.
Wooster Ohio voters approve prohibition by a 114 vote margin with University students active in the campaign. City saloons faced boosted business from outside areas as the dry majority strengthens. Cadiz in Harrison County reports a measles outbreak as this brief item closes.
An advertisement claims Paro Ointment provides a guaranteed cure for piles including itching bleeding and protruding forms. Druggists may refund the purchase price if it fails to cure in six to fourteen days. The price is 60 cents.
Patient recounts severe bladder and kidney pain. After trying various aids, the Rochester man credits Dr Kennedy’s Favorite Remedy from Rondout New York with dissolving the stone and ending the pain, claiming full recovery.
An old advertisement promotes Holiister Stocky Mountain Tea as a supreme curative, claiming it cures stomach and back ailments and various organ issues. The tiny print lists the price as 3 cents and credits J. W. Shaff as seller.
Owen Brislen, indicted by the recent grand jury on the selling charge, was arrested Saturday night by Sheriff Watson and Deputy Henderson as they were leaving the city for the Pennsylvania depot. Chief Long was notified to take charge of the prisoner since there was no time to take him to the county jail.
A historical notice promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a cure for nervous insomnia caused by stomach disorders. The ad claims the tablets stimulate digestion restore the system and ease sleep. Sold by Bresan and Wilson and D. M. Hawtherue.
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