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Newspaper

Cambridge Jeffersonian

Location

Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1906

Page

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Does Your Baking Powder Contain Alum

The label advises using a powder made with cream of tartar and warns safety lies in buying Royal Baking Powder as the best cream of tartar baking powder available.

Thrilling Rescue of the House of Flags on Russian Hill

The Sheppard residence on Russian Hill survived the April flames thanks to rapid aid from soldiers and residents. Dakin saved cherished flags from the top floor while Westfalls and Dakins stood watch, and the full block finally saw the American banner raised again as the house stood miraculously intact.

W. W. Elliot Taylor, Vallejo Monore Broadway Sheppard Russian Hill Georgia Eli T. Sheppard Ohio Volunteers Ohio National Guards United States Consular Service Tientsin China President Grant Imperial Japanese Cabinet E. A. Dakin S. H. Westfall Dakin Wesley Clark Los Angeles San Francisco California Citrus Union United States Japan Li Hung Chang Bennington Jack Oreguss Oregon Dewey Olympia Marblehead Cuba Oakland Dakins Westfalls Goldfera Ue Strest Weir Taylor Street Diers James

Dakin Delivers News of Families Reunited Despite Fire

Veteran Dakin hurries to the waterfront to report two families have returned and lived happily ever after. They rely only on remaining bathtub water and a little caught in the ruins after the fire rescue, illustrating resilience amid disaster.

Dakin

Election Due At Lore City Wet Vote Looms May Seventh

Lore City faces a pivotal local election to decide whether to renew wet status or return to prohibition after two years as Guernsey county’s sole wet town. A dry petition seeks the May 7 vote, with the new $1,000 license law set to take effect later this month. Saloonkeepers, backed by Cambridge patrons, may apply for licenses if Lore City remains wet.

Lore City Cambridge Guernsey County

Amendment to security for costs in divorce actions

An act to amend the 1902 provision on prepayment or security for costs in divorce or alimony cases. No petition may be filed until the plaintiff or another party deposits funds to cover likely costs excluding attorney fees, or provides security satisfactory to the clerk. An affidavit of inability allows filing if the party is financially unable to prepay or secure costs. Passed March 29, 1806.

Stork Court of Common Pleas A. A. Thompson

Farmers resist city school tax expansion

A debate over extending school district limits shows farmers near the city objecting to financing city education. Internal rates reveal inside residents pay 1.94 percent versus 2.06 percent from outside, with several pupils from outside paying tuition of 150 to 200 dollars to attend local public schools.

Board of Education

County to Cut Toll on National Pike to Three Cents Mile

If the county commissioners carry out their plan a resolution will lower tolls on the National Pike to three cents per mile for registered vehicles. Unregistered drivers would pay five cents. The treasury holds about $5,000 to be used this summer to put the pike in first class condition.

Spring Catarrh Prompts Hyomei Sales in Cambridge

Spring weather drives catarrh troubles in Cambridge as J W Shaff reports record Hyomei sales. He guarantees benefit or money back, offering a $1 complete outfit with inhaler, dropper, and bottle, and extra bottles at 50 cents each.

Cambridge J. W. Shaff Hyomei Sears J. W. Shaft

Westland High School Holds Second Annual Commencement

The Westland township High School held its second annual commencement at Claysville M. E. church on Tuesday evening May 16. The program opened with a Cambridge orchestra, speeches by James J. Wessels and Miss Stella Burris, and a keynote by Dr. E. B. Jester on using raw materials for growth. Principal L. R. Coulster presented diplomas as E. E. Kelley spoke for the township board, noting education spending and tax increases.

Westland Township High School Claysville M. 5 Cambridge Messrs Hatina Brenan la Chat Finley Anos J. G. Exline M. E. Church James J. Wessels Stella Agnes Burris L. R. Coulster BE. A. Jester Jester Gil E. E. Kelley Guernsey County Ohio

Time to Eat: Old Adage Revisited in Cambridge

An old saying about eating in haste is updated noting breakfast haste harms the day and rapid meals cause digestive issues. In Cambridge local pharmacist J W Shaff reports Mi o na stomach tablets sell daily to calm upset digestions with a 30 cent price and a money back guarantee if not effective when directions are followed.

Cambridge J. W. Shaff

Dragging Days on the Riverbank

Bob Harrison recalls a hard day of field work and fishing in the sun. He endures dragging thirteen acres of land and dream of fishing as peers dive into the stream while fearing his father’s reaction.

Pip Lin Theo Pap Bob Harrison

Reward Offered After Pleasant City Store Theft

$100 reward posted by Grossman department store owner for arrest and conviction of those who entered the Pleasant City store Sunday night and carried away about $6000 in goods. About $150 of goods recovered near the Cis co Mine mouth after discovery on Tuesday. authorities suspect local talent and seek clues to the remaining items.

Grossman Department Pleasant City Cisco Mine Grossman

Popular young couple quietly wed in Cambridge

B McCulley of this city married Miss Anna Belle Morrow formerly of Otsego at Rev J McMoon's home on North 16th street Tuesday evening. They left for their new home at 545 West Steubenville avenue where they will reside. Both are well known and highly regarded in Cambridge.

B. McCulley Npa Anna Belle Morrow Otsego J. McMoon North 16Th Street West Steubenville Avenue

A Successful Teacher at Flat Ridge

W. J. Kenworthy closed a very successful term of school at Flat Ridge on Friday April 27 with daytime exercises and a night exhibition. Recitations showed the teacher and pupils fulfilled their duties. Scholars received an elegant treat and many useful presents. Kenworthy, a young man aiming to excel, earned patrons and scholars hearty welcome back.

W. J. Kenworthy Flat Ridge Kenworthy

Births and local updates from Cambridge area

Burn to Mr and Mrs Charles Hamme of South 9th street a son born May 2 1906. Robert Freper near Mt Zion church also blessed with a child May 2 1906. James McNatt of Adams township declared insane by Probate Judge W H Luccock and taken to the Columbus asylum. Dr C R Johnson of Wheeling Avenue to TAR oma Washington to consider relocating. Marietta Division wreck crew to clear cars derailed near Walter and Whipple causing brief traffic delay. Rev John W Hancher Wesleyan College Mt Pleasant Iowa visited Cambridge area briefly, noted as a leading college president candidate.

James McNatt Adams Township W. H. Luccock Colambus Watson C. RK. Johnson Wheeling Avenue Taroma Washington Ater John W. Hancher Wesleyan College Mt. Pleasant Iowa Cambridge Nabble County Hancher

Gas explosion at Klondike mine injures Moss

Thomas Moss of Stewart avenue suffered severe facial and hand burns after a gas explosion followed a cave in at the Klondike mine operated by Moss-Loomis Coal Co. He crawled to the mine mouth for help as gas ignited from his lamp. Dr. Bird treated him. Moss remained in pain but hopes for recovery were voiced.

Thomas Moss Stewart Avenue Klondike Moss Moss-Loomis Coal Co Dr. Bird Lore City Mr. Moss

Biographical Sketch of Dr Henry Clay Black Pioneer of Freeport

Dr Henry Clay Black son of Joseph K Black was born in Guernsey County December 20 1825 and died April 25 1906 at age 80. A native of Ireland his grandfather Daniel Black came from Virginia to Ohio. Black lived in Cambridge and Freeport long a pillar of the Presbyterian church and a Republican. He practiced medicine in Antrim and Freeport, endured neuralgia corrected by surgery in New York, and was twice married to Rebecca McCarty and Jennie L Hayes. Funeral services were at the Presbyterian church and he was buried in Greenmont cemetery in Freeport.

Henry Clay Black Joseph K. Black Guernsey County Daniel Black Ireland Joseph Black Virginia Mary Scott C. N. Black Cambridge Francis Linkhorn Iowa JT. H. Black Lakefield Gain R. Black Peoria Illinois Agiater Scott O. K. Black Cleveland J.C. Carver Donald Paul Lawrence Kent Ohio O. ©. Dougherty Jean New Philadelphia Lanning Stillwater Coshocton F. S. Marquis Antrim Freeport New York City Black Rebecca McCarty Clelia de France J. C. Carver R. M B.H Otis K Maren Jennie L. Hayes Presbyterian Church Foruin Presbyterian D. McKeever A. G. Eagleson Greenmont Cemetery Freeport Press

Barnum and Bailey Circus Skips Parade in Cambridge

The Barnum and Bailey circus announces it will not parade in Cambridge on May 22 due to its enormous size. Manager James A. Bailey notes multiple trains and public safety concerns, with opening times tightened to set up tents and perform. The move aims to reduce street disruption and improve audience experience. A previous trial showed increased patronage and smoother performances without the parade. The show touts three big sensations and aerial acts, including a free daily exhibit by Prince Youturkes on an elevated wire.

Barnum and Bailey Circus Cambridge James A. Bailey Bailey Candisy'aleck Prince Youturkes

Charles L McCullen Named Starting Judge by A T A

Charles L McCullen is named starting judge by the Americana Trotting Association and will conduct 20 extensive tours this summer and fall in various parts of the country.

Charles L. McCullen J Country

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House OF Flags Westland Murry J. W. Sharff Tion Marietta Division Waloer Whipple Klondike Mine Barnum and Bailey
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