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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1906
Page
3
A brief Regency style note describes small hot biscuits made with Royal Baking Powder. Bake just before serving, serve warm with butter and honey marmalade or jam. Emphasizes Royal Baking Powder as essential for best results from Royal Baking Powder Company New York.
In Caldwell Ohio on March 21 to 30, the Leisure murder trial features strenuous cross examinations by state and defense. Witnesses, including Jesse Leisure and Pete Leisure, describe alibis and family ties while detailing Otto Harvey Leisure's behavior and household firearms. Public sentiment holds the state failed to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, awaiting further testimony and verdict.
The trial shows defense witnesses praising the defendant’s reputation while the state presses rebuttal. Testimony centers on Har ve Leisure’s family and associates and alleged admissions about the shooting. Key witnesses include Bar Leisure and Homer Dearth, with jurors hearing from Spence and Kuntz, who reopened the case and reviewed detective Hafer’s records.
Sleeplessness linked to stomach disorders. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets advertised to stimulate digestion and restore health to aid sleep. Sold by Brenan and Wilson and D. M. Mawtuoroe.
James Lawver of Guernsey and Miss Sarah Elner wed last Saturday at the bride’s parents’ home on North 3d street Coshecton. Rev Hamilton of the Presbyterian church officiated. Lawver, noted for his Ohio history and Michigan history project, and the bride, a leading Coshecton figure, plan to move to Newcomerstown where Lawver will lease Fountain Hotel and begin a new professional chapter. The couple are now visiting Guernsey relatives as they prepare to settle and receive a warm Coshecton welcome.
The ad argues that dieting harms patients with stomach troubles and praises Mirna as a scientific remedy. It claims one tablet before each meal strengthens digestion so all foods are tolerable without distress. It cites J. W. Shaff endorsing Mirna’s curative power and practice.
W C Chapman Alexander Campbell Chapman a retired farmer and leading citizen of Claysville Pa died March 16 1906 at his home aged 83 Born in Donegal township in March 1823 from Scotch Irish stock His mother sister of Alexander Campbell founder of Bethany College His grandfather conducted a billiard and later bought a farm In Donegal township He married Julia A Chapman in 1847 and had several children His second wife was Mrs B Hudgens He moved to Claysville in 1889 owning 280 acres of land He was a justice of the peace and a Wool and stock expert a member of the Christian Church at Butch Fork Washington Pa Re porter Washington Pa
John Donnelly a New Rochelle steamfitter, jailed in Yorkville Court after failing bail. Magistrate Breen kept him on $300 bond and sent him to Hart’s Island Workhouse, accepting a rhymed appeal for release. The letter promised sobriety and urged mercy as Lent began. Frank M. Martin named postmaster at Woundsfield, Ohio.
An advertisement extols Hyomel as a superior remedy for catarrh, claiming it clears air passages and soothes irritated membranes. The complete pocket inhaler outfit costs 81 with 30 cent refills, marketed as economical versus patent remedies. J W Sheff reportedly sells many outfits and notes remarkable results from its use.
J A Bremer of Newark and George L Gugie of Columbus, buyers of the Cambridge Brewery, spent Thursday in Cambridge at the Berwick Hotel. Kremer said no plans could be disclosed yet as the group weighs options. Gugle, an attorney, pledged a businesslike management and adherence to laws to curb disorder around the brewery.
Charles McNamara, a brakeman on the Pennsylvania lines, was crushed by a wheel while assisting with switching near the company's shops Wednesday evening. He slipped and fell in front of a moving car on a siding, crushing his right foot. The train stopped quickly and Dr. Frame treated him, later moving him to his home. Early Thursday the doctor held cautious hope the foot might be saved.
An advertisement claims Chamberlain's Salve soothes eczema tatter salt rheum itch ring worm herpes and barber’s itch with almost instant relief. It asserts a permanent cure with continued use and notes many prior cases cured where other treatments failed. Priced at 25 cents per box and sold by Brenan and Wilson and D. M. Hawthorne.
The Cambridge Chautauqua organizing meeting drew a large attendance in Probate Court. A motion passed to change to a charter for profit with trustees liable only for subscribed stock. A committee led by A R McCulloch R T Scott Rev Ken Faves Supt Hobson and W Ti Gregg will file the new charter.
A Cambridge Corps unit writes resolutions of sorrow for Mary BR Medgar. They praise her aid to the needy, extend sympathy to her husband and daughter, and request copies be sent to the press and records. The message emphasizes faith, consolation, and the hope of her peaceful rest.
A fragmentary historical note presents an intercepted letter urging William H. Taft to accept a high office. The plea uses persuasive biblical and mythic references, insisting the people need him and warning against delaying leadership. The text labels Hogan and Allender as committee members and invokes a distant autodidact voice.
Mrs J O Moorehead hosted about eighteen friends Tuesday evening at her Ninth and Wheeling avenue home. Progressive games and music by Miss Mattie Moorehead with elegant refreshments. John Scott meat dealer on East Wheeling avenue sold shop fixtures to Frank McVey of New Concord. large refrigerator to Wm Hanes of South Cawbridge. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Frank Pyles on North Seventh street March 17 1906.
Miss Maude Shipley visits Cambridge friends while Jno Rigs assists barber CG F McBride in Antrim. Methodists attend Londonderry quarterly meeting and Neal Cox travels to Antrim on business. Arthur Lake calls in Freeport, W Hammond earns a teaching certificate at Cambridge exams. Mrs T A Johnston visits sick niece Mrs De Dean in West Antrim. Local literary and social gatherings occur in Londonderry and No 8 school district hosts at Mrs Jobo Cox’s. Joseph English recovering from illness.
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