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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1905
Page
3
Editorials review crime in banking, discuss Chicago strike efforts led by Gompers, and critique English gambling and royalty. They note American arbitration as remedy, report auto casualties, and describe Philippine banking moves and local church politics with Gompers, Shea, and Topeka conferences referenced.
The piece critiques political bosses and the protective tariff in Ohio while praising reform voices. It highlights plans to replace the fee system with uniform county salaries, warns of liquor interests targeting Pattison, and notes church union talks. It also covers the imprisonment of Lewis P. Obliger and the rise in bank robberies by trusted officers, urging felony overdraft laws to protect the public.
Muskingum Presbytery named to organize a United Presbyterian congregation at Cambridge Fair Ground addition. On May 6 the group admitted 32 members with Rev GO Miler preaching from Freely you have received freely live. Officers elected include Isaiah Lemon John Smith trustees John Hines Frat Moore Wm Lemon. An ordination one week after next Sabbath. A daughter born May 13 1905 to Mr and Mrs W W Sneitt of North Lithmreet Cambridge Ohio.
A Warsaw workman dropped a pocket bomb on May 19 1905 causing a blast that killed him and two policemen and injured others. The incident is linked to an assassination attempt on General Maximovitch. Also included are church resolutions mourning Hon David D Taylor, praising his life as soldier citizen and statesman, and memorial notes from the Methodist Episcopal church.
The split among Baptists ends as the Southern Baptist session in Kansas City joins with the general convention in St. Louis. Officers elected include F E W Stephens as president and Joshua Levering as second vice president. Aimed at wider church unity, beyond hoped Presbyterians and Methodists. The piece also cites Pacific coast fears over a Chinese boycott and contrasts U S trade with China and Germany in 1904, urging reciprocity talks amid looming Germany trade threats.
Demand exceeds supply in eastern markets while London auction prices rise. New wool reaches markets as western producers push high ask prices. Competition remains brisk and most lines sell, with Dun's Review noting a very strong overall wool position as long as manufacturing stays vigorous. A McConnellsville paper named The Citizen will begin May 29, using the old Malta plant. A Steubenville woman wins a remarriage license within two weeks of her husband’s death. Some divorces and rapid remarriages are noted among local residents.
Funeral services for Hon. David D. Taylor were held May 17 1905 in Cambridge M E church with a large crowd and speeches by Rev W By Winters Rev Dr Wallace Rev Dr McFarland Rev Dr Norcross and others. The procession to South Cemetery followed the service as veterans and family members paid last respects. Floral tributes from the Times and numerous local groups filled the church and surrounding grounds.
Cambridge High School Athletic Association schedules Field Day at Cambridge Ryesville Driving Park on Monday May 29 with contests in 1 yard dash half mile run cat mile fun class relay high jump pole vault hop step and jump shot put bicycle race forenoon baseball game faculty versus students in the afternoon morning exercises at 10 and program at 2 admission 25 cents Rev Bar D Holtz visiting from Pistabote family in Cambridge. lecturer for Lyceum Bureau concludes winter course and will begin Chautauqua work.
A former Cambridge boy in the Philippine Islands writes relatives here with scathing opinions. He mocks the islands climate, natives, and customs while poking fun at American involvement, mosquitos, and disease. The letter cites Manila Bay, Cavite, and the prevalence of rice dishes, and ends with a sardonic portrait of local life and labor.
William Engle of Pleasant City is in U S custody awaiting transfer to Zanesville for trial on charges of robbing the Hartford post office around April. A separate Hartford store robbery charge was dismissed when a key witness failed to appear, and Engle remained in the county jail awaiting U S Marshal McAllister's arrival.
The remains of nine year old Master Joseph Sills, son of Councilman and Mrs. Al Sills, who died in Portland Oregon en route from the national convention of the Order of Railroad Conductors, arrived Friday afternoon by B and O railroad. Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 o'clock at the family home on 9th Street South Side, conducted by Rev. C. B. Sheppard. Interment followed at Northwood Cemetery. The boy, their only son, had a brief illness after the journey, with a slight headache then a sudden decline.
The report notes Miss Ada Barré visiting friends in New Concord last evening. It mentions the Baptist May anniversaries for 1906 to be held in Portland Oregon and a St. Louis convention where the Home Mission Society adopted a new evangelistic plan led by Rev. Dr. Wenty S Moorehouse of New York. Special evangelists will be appointed to conduct and participate in evangelistic meetings at growing centers and for theological students.
The ad promotes Hyomei as a cure for catarrh with a seasonal tip to treat now. It advertises a Wyomet outfit for one dollar including a pocket inhaler and medicine dropper, plus 30 cent refills. Cambridge residents cited as satisfied users. money-back guarantee offered by J. W. Shaff.
The notice explains how disease germs enter the body through air and food and how a weak stomach or digestive system leads to symptoms such as burning stomach, sleeplessness, and fatigue. It promotes Mi-Gena tablets costing fifty cents, claiming quick relief and a strong druggist guarantee from J OW Shall in Cambridge.
Attorney D H Thomas reports the U S district court confirmed a twenty percent composition with creditors in the Marietta Sheet and Tin Plate case on condition that an additional $5,000 be deposited within five days. Judge Thompson warned the $25,000 may be insufficient for the settlement and to protect preferred creditors. If confirmed, American Iron etc may be involved. conference held in Cincinnati. Referee in Bankruptcy George Dagan names appraisers in Campbell suit. Mrs Jesse C Weir dies in Washington D C after long illness. funeral to Fairview, Guernney county.
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