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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1907
Page
3
Madrid rejoices as Victoria gives birth to a son heir to the Spanish throne. The royal mother is well and the nation celebrates with elaborate ceremonies at the royal palace while ministers greet the father and rulers send telegrams of congratulations.
Columbus reports from May 10 show the Pennsylvania Lines threaten to reduce passenger trains on a branch road because of the Ohio two cent fare law in effect for a year. The Cleveland and Marietta report lists 1906 gains in passengers and miles but a 3 percent drop in passenger earnings due to lower fare revenue.
Four miles north of Cambridge on a good road with sturdy buildings and an orchard. The ridge farm spans 824 acres and can be sold as a whole or in part. Reasonable price and terms. For details contact J. M. Albaugh, Cambridge. Josper Hamilton, a prominent farmer from near Cassels Station, was in the city on business Thursday.
Mrs Elizabeth S Morgan aged mother of Jenkins Morgan, well known in Cambridge, is very low at her home on Sixth street Byesville. Miss Ruth Siffert of the U B par sonage on Madison avenue South Cambridge left Friday afternoon for a visit with relatives in Canton and Massillon. Miss Bertha Law of Marietta, guest of Mrs John Deeren, left Thursday to visit relatives in Canton before returning home.
The First United Presbyterian Men's League held a well attended open meeting in church parlors with over 150 present. Music by an orchestra led by James Scott, a male quartet, and violin solos by John McBurney complemented Rev. D. E. Carman of the Baptist church who spoke on Democracy of the Church. The audience applauded and the social committee served refreshments.
Cambridge Byesville Driving Park Association prepares a grand July 4 celebration at the Driving Park with baseball horse racing two balloon ascensions and free attractions. W I Borton of East Steubenville Avenue will deliver the Declaration of Independence. Premiums for races and a large music program are announced for Guernsey County horses only.
The Board of Appraisers met at the Guernsey Auditor’s office to appraise the Marietta Division of the Pennsylvania Co. Officers Wallace and Shively led the group with Williams Shott Kron and Irvine attending. Main track set at 85000 per mile siding 800 per mile rolling stock 2700 per mile up 200 local shops 8190 money credits and other property 200 per mile Guernsey county totals 32.64 miles main track 28.87 miles siding and 103.13 miles total main track.
A Muskingum College senior class reception hosted by Mrs. Anna Mc Kinney in New Concord ended with the ice cream missing from the porch freezer. Mrs. McKinney and Miss Ida B. Lindsey organized the gathering while neighbors noted the classic prank by less fortunate students.
John William Masters died at his daughter’s home in Bridge water on April 29 from heart trouble. He was born in 1840 in Wheeling and served in the Civil War with the 18th Ohio. Survived by wife Elizabeth Malone, his mother 104, six sons and a daughter, with funeral at West Bridgewater and burial at Beaver cemetery.
O R Jones moved his sawmill from the Ross lands to his own lands near the coal mine and will do some sawing. Perry Smith finished his carpentry contract in Dennison and returned home last Thursday. James Gunn and brother Charles of Jefferson township took a new traction engine from Kimbolton through town last Friday. Mrs. George Bell of Cambridge visited her mother Mrs. William Kennedy several days last week. Maggie Bell stayed with her sister-in-law Mrs. O D Bell in Cambridge. A child of Alex Milligan fractured a leg last week. Mrs. W R Mathews visited her daughter Mrs. Jasper Forney of Cambridge from Sunday to Wednesday. Dr. Cowden was called last Sunday for Mrs. John Moninger who was seriously ill. Mrs. William Kennedy accompanied her daughter home last Sunday and will visit her sister in town. Howard Moninger of Cambridge visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Moninger, last Sunday. James Hill of L Conly visited his mother-in-law Mrs. Ames Miller and bought a young horse from J L Cosby.
Mr W E Fitz returned to Cambridge from St Louis where he saw the Cambridge party start for Texas. Two full carloads of home seekers were formed with Dresden friends. Cambridge and Dresden groups plan to travel together for the entire trip. Mr Fitz will stay in Cambridge until the next excursion on Tuesday the 21st.
Supt. McMillen of the Marietta schools will deliver the class address at the Senecaville commencement on Wednesday May 29.
Laura B Shankland sues Thos Min to and Ella Minto for 500 claiming on April 16 1907 the defendants broke into her room assaulted her dragged her by the hair and caused medical expense and nursing costs. O V Wells for plaintiff James Joyce for defendants Albert Hermon Viola Robey W O Siffert Will A Linton Alice Priaulx Wm E Poland Clara B Ringer noted. Probate court Mary A Bingham admix vs Geo Bingham et al sale confirmed and deed ordered Walter C Fife administrator vs Joseph W Fife et al order of sale by private sale issued.
The document lists a sequence of civil cases with dates from May 14 to June 8, including hearings on demurrers, trials on merits, and impaneling of a Grand Jury. Named parties include Stockdale, Taylor, Cambridge Power Light & Traction Co, Central Ohio R R, Quillen, Archer, Frick Co, Moore, Davis, Powell, and others, with cases against companies and individuals.
Caldwell Ohio May 9 The Wildey Day I. O. O. F. picnic for the district has been rescheduled from August 17 to August 16 to accommodate Grand Master Sullivan and Grand Secretary C. H. Layman. A large program features a general picnic parade by order members bands and a schedule of addresses and music.
Bell Telephone Co employees in Colley block enjoy a reception in new offices hosted by Manager Fred Sheen. The event featured welcome remarks by Sheen and F K Singer, music by a quartet, elegant refreshments, dancing, and tours of six large rooms including patron offices and operator facilities.
The Guernsey County Sunday School convention at Salesville adopted strong resolutions praising local hospitality and urging abstinence, Bible study, and anti saloon efforts led by Perry Mahaffey and Freeman Eagleson. Delegates, including from Cambridge, heard addresses by J W Ashwood and G O Miller as officers were re elected for next year in Pleasant City.
Mrs. Marion Mercer of Newcomerstown vacationed with her brother Mr and Mrs John Dillebay and family from Saturday through Monday. Mrs. Margaret McConnell of Cambridge plans a visit with her son W D McConnell and family this week. Paul Marling closed his winter term at Union Hall last Friday and returned Saturday. Mrs. Owen Angus of Cambridge visited her mother Mrs Sarah Gauley from Saturday to Monday. Chauncey Oldham Frank Campbell and Watte Miller attended the Sunday School convention at Salesville this week as delegates from the Sunday School at this place.
All persons knowing themselves to be indebted to James McBride deceased by note or book account are urged to settle at once. W. W. Love, D2t w, agent for heirs, R. F. D. No. 1, Freeport, Ohio.
The higher court sustains the lower court decree in the Abe Hummel conspiracy case. Hummel, a lawyer, is sentenced to one year in state prison and a $500 fine. The report also notes John Mitchell of Pittsburg visiting his son Dr Mitchell and family on East Wheeling Avenue.
Mrs. Blanche Bratton welcomed a daughter born at her parents home on 8th Street in South Cambridge on Friday May 10. Bratton widow of the late Walter Bratton, is the mother.
A vintage advertisement asserts kidney and bladder troubles affect men and women, urging Swamp Root as a remedy. It promotes sample bottles by mail and directs readers to Dr Kilmer Co of Binghamton New York for information and product.
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