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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1909
Page
7
W. E. Bradfield of New Mata Mora s Ohio describes a fourteen year old boy's battle with St. Vitus' dance. After weeks in bed and failing doctors remedies his family tried Williams Pink Pills and the boy recovered fully with no relapse.
The town reports a school closing with a daytime dinner and a nighttime debate, visits from Mrs Dan Ankrum and Miss Inez Ables, and Georgia Slasier returning home from Elizabethtown. A Brushy Fork church service is announced for May 15 with sermons. Local residents attend receptions, visit kin, and note minor injuries and farm losses.
A Sunday gathering at the Baptist church drew a large crowd as Rev. Walker and Rev. Low delivered talks. Fourteen new members joined the church during the service. Nearby visitors included families from Cambridge Kimbolton and Plainfield visiting relatives and friends in the area.
A busy sale listing numerous curtains shoes and accessories with reduced prices across categories. Lace curtains, curtains poles, window shades, and screens mix with oxfords for men women and children plus undergarments hats and neckties. Prices highlight substantial discounts on textiles wearables and home goods.
An advertisement for Kodol claims the liquid digestant starts digestion instantly and supports a healthy stomach. It pledges a full money back guarantee if not satisfactory, with refund via the druggist, and notes the product is made by K C DeWitt & Co in Chicago.
A log rolled onto Bert Hines's left ankle causing a double fracture later set by Dr. Sawyer. Other items note visits from R A Sleeth and family, evangelist Rev Hawk's May speaking in North Salem, a May 5 wedding of Miss Mary Kilmer Smith, and a 1909 obituary for Mrs. Susan Stiles with family details. Also mentions funeral rites, a card of thanks, death news from Albion Pennsylvania, and local wool buyers seeking 30 to 35 cents per pound.
Delegates attending the county Sunday School convention in Cambridge report a good experience with much to learn on caring for and advancing Sunday Schools. Mrs Jane B Johnston of near Center visits her son 4 J Johnston and plans time with her daughter Wes Solomon Colley near Birmeinghwa. Miss Linsie Chadwell is sick under Dr Rosamond care. Werky Fork Church receives an organ donated by S Hamilton Co of Pittbury. The day’s focus will be planting if weather permits with oats sown and looking fine. wheat improving and farm work progressing as wool buyers offer 85 cents per pound with a small premium for choice wool.
Local religious and social notes list a Guernsey County Sunday School convention attendees in Cambridge with several named clergy and ladies. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ahburn of Pittsburg, DeWitt Thompson of Senecaville, and Joseph Purkey’s business visit to Cambridge.
Obituary for Shroyer Charley J. Shroyer born August 20 1855 in Noble County died May 1909 aged 49 10 15 son of John C W Shroyer and Rebecca Finley Shroyer married to Sarah E Secrest 1880 with five children Wm C Earl T Lara Don Howard all named. Funeral at Presbyterian church with Rev Woollett and others. Oddfellows remembered. neighbors thanked. Also notes on local visits, school vacation, and sixte en Oddfellows from Love City visiting Senecaville lodge. various small tidbits and local happenings.
Gibson Ray McGee made a business trip to Quaker City last week. Preston Weaver visited Lore City to see Watt Dugan. Lore City defeated the local ball team last Saturday. Rev. White preached his last sermon at the Baptist church Sunday night. Postmaster A. J. Gallagher continues at the same stand after 324 years. J. B. McGee left for Scio College. J. R. Weaver returned to Newark. If this week's weather continues corn planting will proceed. Rosa Stultz building a new dwelling at Cambridge Depot. Cale Cross reappointed to teach in Lore City. Wm. Hannahs at Gibson farm lost a cow. J. B. LaRue and son Paul visited Cambridge.
Mr. and Mrs. C. G. McCormick visited his parents A. T. and Mrs. McCormick. Miss Anna Lanning improves from illness. Lulu Braniger spent Sunday with Irish Ridge friends. Roland Clarke of Kimbolton visited Berwick school last Friday. Attendees report the Cambridge Sunday School convention May 6 and 7 as very interesting. C. A. Braniger attended a phone meeting at the Irish Ridge schoolhouse last Saturday. Berwick school will close next Friday with usual exercises.
Middlebourne farmers plant corn amid poor pennyroyal prospects. Stockdale files bond in Cambridge. several residents plan moves and travels. Pennyroyal reunions, local road petitions, and a fading distillery industry mark changes in the county.
Miss Kate Roseman returned home after wintering with Zanesville friends while Miss Rosa Paxton visited town en route from Renrock after a brother visit in Zanesville. Several residents attended funerals, visited relatives in Zanesville and Cambridge, and joined a county Sunday school convention in Cambridge.
Anxious to sell a five room two story residence on East Beatty avenue with pantry and finished cemented cellar. Gas available. Apply to W. Rk Dougherty at Central National Bank Building.
Winterset reports a string of visits and gatherings. Rev Newton Harford of Granville stays with his mother east of town. Mrs Decker and daughter Margaret visit the Dugans. Agnes Rinehart and son George from Antrim visit town friends. Attends W F M S at Rainey McCracken. Postmaster Bonnell and son Delbert in county seat. Thomas Moore, Cambridge Tin Plate Mill engineer, home for days. Dr H G Bonnell of Tippecanoe visits Misses Boyd. Edgar Rankin of Trondale visits Tuttle family and Cambridge friends. Crossens and Berry of Cambridge arrive at Reuben Tedrick farm. A. T. Saviers’ little son ill for some time.
Wool sales in the Quaker City area range from 20 to 35 cents. Corn planting is the current farmer slogan. A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Simeon Brown on April 27. John Doudna and Mamie Carter wed on April 29. Etta Robinson returns from Caldwell Ohio visit. Ellis Carter installs a telephone at Pike and Valley Co. Mrs. Laura Brown suffered head bruising from a cellar fall. Wm Berry of Marion visited here Sunday. Charles Smith and Benjamin Galloway enter sheep shearing this spring. A goose found dead during a recent plucking. About a dozen and a half eggs sold, proceeds used for post cards. five cents left.
A local ad urges customers with scalp ailments to try Rexall 93 Hair We. It promises no obligation and offers refunds if not satisfied. Available in two sizes 56c and $1.00 at Brenan & Wilson in two downtown buildings.
Promotes original DeWitt's Carbol Witch Hazel Salve for cuts burns bruises and piles. Warns against substitutes. Sold by all druggists.
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