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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1906
Page
3
A creamy white challis princess dressing sacque with pink roses advances from a jacket length to full gown styles. It features a broad collar of challis trimmed with Torchon lace, a straight front fastening with white silk buttons, bishop sleeves, and a fully boned fitted lining.
H. Mcdonald receives a letter from W. H. McDonald of Taylorsville Illinois describing a lightning strike Tuesday night that destroyed a dam and its contents with estimated losses between 2600 and 82500. Outbuildings, horses, buggies, cattle and more were damaged as rescuers narrowly avoided injury. Insurance was only 200. Despite the disaster the family escaped unharmed and their new home survived.
Mrs. Lue Martin of Falsonia Mississippi suffered stomach trouble for over six months. Chamber-Jasp's Stomach and Liver Tablets cured her. She can eat anything now and declares herself the proudest woman in the world. Sold by Brennan and Wilson and D. M. Hawthorns.
The Monroe county courthouse contract goes to Evans & Co. of Zanesville for a little over 128000. Wiring and plumbing contracts will be let later. Mrs. Ida Wilson of near Pleasant City traveled through Cambridge on her way home from Asheville North Carolina where she sought health treatment.
John Lewis and Miss Roberta McDonald were secretly married at Pastor D Carman's residence with only Miss Meribah McDonald and Miss Anna Lewis present. A reception followed at the bride's parents home on East Steubenville Avenue. The groom, an employee at Cambridge sheet mill, plans to live with his parents on Foster Avenue until their house is ready. The article also notes Newcomerstown high school commencement on May 24 with 15 graduates and a Bellaire Devocat item about a property owner facing 117 dogs for tax issues.
Miss Isabelle Butler describes the four second ride in the Dip of Death act at Barnum and Bailey with a 60 foot drop and two inclined planes. The act pays $100 per second and features other daring sequences by the Boker Brothers. The May 22 show promises a Russo Japanese War tableau Peace and extensive animal displays with 300 performers and a grand hippodrome revival.
Wm Ross a Kimbolton resident dies after pneumonia at about age fifty. He leaves a wife and children. son Charles Ross works as a B and O telegraph operator at McConnellsville Pennsylvania. Funeral services held at home Thursday at 2 30 PM. Additionally May 23 sees the Cambridge lodge dedicate a new Temple with high Masonic officials expected. Cumberland High School holds commencement May 24 with graduates Murray Allison Edith Allison Laura Allison Edna Harold Clara Lepage Helen Moreledge Laura McClelland Ethel St Clair and address by Rev. Donald Ross from Zanesville. Music by a Zanesville orchestra led by Dao Goodwin-Herald.
J W Shaff argues lung health starts with a strong stomach and promotes Mi-o pa stomach tablets sold with an absolute guarantee. The ad claims indigestion causes nerves weakness and vision issues, touting Miona tablets as a cheap, affordable remedy with money back promise if no improvement.
Auditors from Washington Noble Tuscarawas and Guernsey counties met at Auditor Dan B Wallage’s office to appraise the Kensylvania Hine Marietta division property. The valuation covered rolling stock building and improvements personal property machinery and main and side tracks with figures cited for each category. Present were C C Chamberlain J B Shively A B Donehey and Auditor Wallace. A Newark meeting later will appraise the B and QO railroad as it passes through the area.
Court actions include Oldham vs Beggs dismissed with costs 22 50 to plaintiffs and 14 16 to defendants. Penn Co vs Burt settled with costs. Meek reappointed to Soldiers Relief Commission. Booth named grand jury stenographer. Pinkerton Bros cases dismissed. Tucker vs National Coal Co money claim 5000 plus. United Dairy Co vs McWilliams money claim 1500. Haines vs Urban appeal from Justice Lindsey. Probate notes: Millhone executor. Morton will probate. authenticated copy admitted. inventories filed for several estates. guardianship and marriage licenses listed.
Chicago May 1 John F Wallace former Panama Canal chief engineer has accepted the presidency of Electric Properties Company recently incorporated in New York. The firm plans to acquire finance and develop properties where electricity plays the principal role. Breslau May 10 The Association of Metal Working establishments will stop operations and lock out striking workers. Nonstriking workers will receive weekly wages from 3.75 to 5 dollars.
Hyomei with Pocket inhaler offers a simple cure for catarrh. The complete outfit costs one dollar with extra bottles at 30 cents. J W Shaff guarantees a cure or refunds the purchase price if directions are followed.
Robert Wilson, son of Reasoner Wilson, narrowly escaped death when the wooden bridge over Wills creek on the Morrison farm gave way under a loaded wagon. His horses and equipment plunged into the water while Wilson dislocated his right arm and suffered multiple bruises. Neighbors rescued him and the team. Dr. Cain treated his injuries.
Cambridge-Byesville Driving Park Association prepares for a July 3 to 5 meet. Wm M Sherrard reports strong turnout from last year’s horse owners and many new inquiries. Free attractions include a torpedo balloon ascent and Dare Devil Heer bicycle act. Ladies Day on July 3 offers free admission to all women. C L McCulley, ASHA starter, engaged for the meet.
The Relief Fund Committee reports aggregate subscriptions of 2506.75 in money and merchandise for quake sufferers. Treasurer Deselm notes all sums paid or on deposit, except Elk’s 100 sent directly and a 125 merchandise shipment by express already credited. Fred L. Rosemond chairs. C. Rey Boyd, secretary. James Barr, Co. R. Mellvar, Jos. Hartill.
Reports from the country indicate damage from the frost will be enormous with garden and fruit crops destroyed in Zanesville. Wheat fields blackened across acres as growers feared ruined crops in May.
Cambridge Ohio resolves to build vitrified tile sanitary sewers on Beatty avenue from Clark street to the east line of Smiths addition with bonds and annual installments. The plan covers cost assessments on abutting lots, option of cash payment, and funding by city bonds, effective per law after May 1906.
Captain Osborn A Oldroyd of the Lincoln Memorial home in Washington plans a 1400 mile tramp through Ireland England Wales and Scotland. He will sail to Queenstown and walk about four months aiming for thirty miles daily. At fifty he credits walking for a rugged constitution and follows routes his English ancestor did. He lives near Ford's Theatre where Lincoln died.
A remedy for sore nipples recommends applying Chamberlain's Salve right after nursing and wiping before the next feeding. It is praised by nurses for good results, sold for 25 cents per bar by Brennan and Wilson and D. M. Hawthorne.
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