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Newspaper

Cambridge Jeffersonian

Location

Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1913

Page

2

Judge Weber Rules On Spira Suit And Other Civil Actions

In common pleas court Judge L J Weber orders the plaintiff to pay the defendant 152 dollars with costs to be shared. 200 dollars in clerk’s hands to be distributed per order. Other cases heard include Hoopman vs Fordyce and Lowther vs Lowther continued. Tillett case and jury commissions noted. divorces granted to several plaintiffs with costs assigned accordingly.

L. J. Weber Samuel Spira Leo Spira Common Pleas Court J. A. Hoopman Sadie A. Fordyce Weber Ida Lowther Julius Lowther Ohio Seibert Berry Clara Dempsey R. T. Scott Joseph Dempsey Katharine Gazdyscok Andrew Gazdyscok McGinnis Guernsey County W. P. DeHart Court House B. Hood Cambridge Emmet Dixon Byesville J. W. Frost Fairview State Romney Tillett McGinn Tillett Ted Ille Enos J. H. Mackey

McCollum Returns From Visit With Relatives

McCollum of Fast ig avenue has returned from a trip to Sonora where he visited relatives.

Re McCollum Fastig Avenue Sonora

Standpatters Wrest Tariff Question in Congress

The Standpatters in congress fight a tariff debate rooted in 1910 and 1912 debates. The people elected to power expect obedience from their servants and can reverse policy by voting in 1914. The test of a tariff revision rests with the people and the two year term.

Congress

Blue Monday warnings cite motor accidents and harm

The State Journal notes a new Blue Monday with headlines about automobile and motorcycle crashes across the country. It cites dozens killed or injured, including 24 in Ohio, urging care and Sabbath observance while riding.

Ohio State Journal

Parties Plan Joint Campaign Drive for 1914 and 1916

The Democratic National and congressional committees coordinate efforts for campaigns in 1914 and 1916. Leaders prepare a joint conference and President Wilson approves the new program.

Wilson

Japan asert to California land rights sparks protest

Discussion clarifies the Japanese question to an extent. The President and others agree that California legislation does not breach any treaty. Japan's attempts to interfere in domestic affairs are shown as impudence and an insult. The note adds that Americans are prohibited from owning land in Japan.

California Japan United States Journal and Messenger

Theory for the Deluge by Isaac N. Vail

The State Journal recounts Isaac N. Vail's flood theory. He proposed earth rings of watery vapor formed by heat and rotation, causing the glacial period as the ring contracted. Heat then turned vapor to water, flooding the earth except Noah in the ark, with scripture quoted to support the idea.

Isaac N. Vail Earth Saturn Noah Mr. Vail State Journal

Ohio Governor Cox uses militia to curb strikes without bloodshed

The policy to avoid firing on citizens during strikes is praised as a historic achievement of Governor Cox. He refused to deploy troops in Akron and Cincinnati, arguing disputes can be resolved without bloodshed. In Cincinnati the stalemate harmed transportation and business, though no lives were lost as streetcars resumed operation amid tensions.

Cox Ohio Akron Cincinnati Street Railway

Ohio Strike Settlement Ends Without Bloodshed

The Governor declined a troop deployment initially but promised quick action if needed. State leaders monitored the Queen City as the strike escalated. Soldiers were requested on Saturday, and two days later the dispute was settled with trains running again and no violence reported.

Queen City Ohio

Governor Cox appoints B F McCann as OSU trustee

The governor names Hon. B F McCann of Dayton as a trustee of the Ohio State University. McCann is a Denison alumnus and former Montgomery county probate judge, known statewide as a capable lawyer scholar and businessman. The appointment reflects Coxs personal knowledge of his fitness.

Cox B. F. McCann Dayton Ohio State University McCann Denison University Montgomery County

President Wilson to Order Army Engineers Flood Study

President Wilson met with Ohio Governor Cox and announced a full investigation and report by army engineers on conditions along the Mississippi and Ohio rivers. He said flood prevention work will be pursued in a thorough, decisive manner and completed under the current administration.

Wilson Cox Ohio Mississsippi Commoner

Conciliation Policy Faces Obstacles Amid Party Drift

The standpatters resist the conciliatory plan as leaders strive to bridge differences. Progressives seem to move toward the Democratic camp. Last year’s tariff split caused Republicans to align with Democrats, leaving the tariff and trust leaders like Speaker Cannon and John Dalzell behind, with no change in their views.

Speaker Cannon John Dalzell

Tax Levy Limits For 1913 Budget In Illinois

A. B. Peckinpaugh of the State Tax Commission reports that based on Attorney General opinion the Kilpatrick bill will not affect 1913 tax levies except the two specific millages for good roads and flood emergencies. The total taxes a district may levy in 1913 cannot exceed the 1910 total plus nine percent, leaving budget commission personnel unchanged for 1913.

A. B. Peckinpaugh State Tax Commission Kilpatrick Budget Commission

Progressives plan Senate candidates across states

Walter F. Brown of Toledo says Progressives will field a candidate in every state with a U S Senate election next year. He announced the policy after the Progressive executive committee met in New York. The group will continue as a distinct party, while old standpatters concede their power waning and seek crumbs from the Progressive table.

Walter F. Brown Toledo United States Progressive Executive Committee National New York City

Studebaker News Foreign Edition Launches in Detroit

Volume 1 number 1 issue of the Studebaker News Foreign Edition edited by Frank B. Amos arrives with a sixteen page magazine devoted to Studebaker interests worldwide excluding the United States and Canada. It features numerous machine and leadership cuts and is neatly printed.

Studebaker News Detroit Michigan Frank B. Amos Studebaker Corporation United States Canada

Local residents visit Cambridge and area towns

W M Stanley of Niles Ohio returns from Cambridge visit. Mrs W A Meredith of Birmingham also comes home after a week with Cambridge relatives. Mr and Mrs Marvel Alloway visit Tyner then Marietta. Samuel Miller of Coshocton returns after visiting his brother Frank. Mrs G M Wilson and Wanda of Kimbolton shop in Cambridge. Rebekah lodge holds its regular meeting Tuesday at 7 30 PM. Mrs C Newton leaves Monday for Newcomerstown.

W .M. Stanley Niles, C Cambridge W. A. Meredith Birmingham Marvel Alloway Tyner Mavel Alloway Marietta Samuel Miller Coshocton Frank Miller G. M. Wilson Wanda Kimbolton Rebekah C. Newton Newcomerstown

Worker Loses First Three Fingers In Mill Accident

Harry Miller of West Gomber avenue lost the ends of his first three fingers on his left hand Monday at 4:30 am when the shears repeatedly cut as he worked. He was taken to the mill hospital where Drs B E Vorhies and Clyde Vorhies treated the injury.

Harry Miller West Gomber Avenue Mill

Last Call for On 10 Washington Contest Entries

Guernsey county youths urged to enter a farming contest by June 1 for a chance at a free Washington trip. Names listed include Barl Shipe Quaker City and Lewis Hunter Cumberland among many others. Prizes are funded by local banks and officials with rigid rules enforced.

Department of Agriculture Columbus Washington Guernsey County Ohio Department of Agriculture Barl Shipe Quaker City Oxford Lewis Hunter Cumberland Spencer Township Carl M. Shipley Oxford Township Charles Cooper Ralph Cooper John George Gilmore Washington Township Frank Linn Lore City Jefferson Township Dwight R. Nicholson Byesville Jackson Township John S. Conaway Winterset Madison Township Walter Watson New Concord Westland Harold Crow Speaker Township James Siddle Buffalo Valley Township Walter Shepherd P. J. Bell Cambridge Cambridge Township T. E. Blackwood Londonderry Everett J. Bair Freeport

Fractious mule injures man on Walhending mine trip

Carl Clark 21 of Pleasant City was kicked by a quiet mule on a Walhending mine run. He suffered a broken right leg above the knee, a dislocated left hip, a severe head laceration, and back injuries as the cart dragged him. He received initial care at home and was later moved to Keenan hospital for further treatment.

Walhending Carl Clark Pleasant City Clark Wallenfeltz Keenan Hospital

Local residents return from visits and departures

P. A. Berry left Monday for Wolfe Station where he will be employed. Mr. and Mrs. John Ray of near Rix Mills returned home Monday after visiting their daughter Mrs. Frank Watson. W. L. Johnson of Zanesville returned home Monday after spending a few days in Cambridge.

P. A. Berry Wolfe Station John Ray Near Rix Mills Frank Watson W. L. Johnson Zanesville Cambridge

Dr. Emory W. Hunt Resigns Denison University Presidency

United Press reports Dr. Emory W. Hunt resigns as president of Denison University Granville Ohio effective at end of current school year. He has received offers including Rochester Theological Seminary presidency and posts with Baptist groups. Possible successors include Dr. Frank W. Shepardson and Dr. Clark W. Chamberlain.

United Press Detroit Mich Emory W. Hunt Northern Baptist Convention G. M. Veters Cincinnati Denison University Granville O Brooklyn California Hunt Denison Tremont Temple Boston Frank W. Shepardson Chicago University Clark W.chamberlain Vassar

Large crowd hears Supt. Baker in campaign kickoff

Rev P A Baker general superintendent of the Anti-Saloon League spoke at the First M E church Sunday May 25 in Cambridge. He praised past efforts and outlined future league work while noting improvements since his last visit and observing fewer intoxicated revelers outside saloons.

M.E P. A. Baker Anti-Saloon League Cambridge Wheeling Avenue

State Meeting Attended by Local O U A M Members

Messrs C C Long H C Callihan and James Nicholson left Monday for Uhrichsville to attend the State Meeting of the O U A M. Long is State Counsellor Callihan treasurer Nicholson Cambridge lodge delegate. H L Bates formerly of the city now in Cincinnati joins Finance Committee and will attend.

Messrs C. C. Long H. C. Callihan James Nicholson Uhrichsville Long Callihan Nicholson Cambridge Lodge H.L. Bates Cincinnati

Mrs Smitley and son return from Kimbolton visit

Mrs J M Smitley and her son Richard of Massillon returned home Monday after a visit with her sister Mrs Ross Berry. Also Mrs Ek Mathews of Kimbolton accompanied by her son James Mathews.

J. M. Smitley Richard Massillon Ross Berry Ek. Mathews Kimbolton James Mathews

Memorial Day Observances Across Cambridge

Memorial services were held by the Cambridge G A R under Post Commander W H C Hanna with a 100 strong march to the Presbyterian church. The Women's Relief Corps conducted a first of its kind memorial on Ninth Street bridge scattering flowers at 2 30 PM. The Red Men Hockhocking Tribe held ceremonies at Northwood and City cemeteries led by Thomas Gaderall with addresses and graves decorated.

Cambridge Cambridge G. A. R W. H. C. Hanna Presbyterian Church W. L. McCormick Women's Relief Corps Ninth Street Bridge G. A. R. Post Edith Whitcraft Elizabeth Sheerin Cyrus Secrest Pritchard Martha Bonnell God Kidd Moore Northwood City Cambridge Band Thomas Gaderall Zanes‘ville I City Gaderall First Baptist Church W. K. Bridge

Result of Last Boxwell Exam

In Cambridge this year 245 applicants sat two Boxwell examinations with 64 passing. A county commencement will be held in August with Prof. J. H. Dickason delivering the address. Of 91 who took the May 17 exam, 18 were successful including Harry Blair Ralph K. Brown Ralph Cooper Chas. Cooper John Conaway Leon Hill Harold Luse I S McGee Ray May John Soshko Wilda McCulley Hazel Horr Lucille Inglish Marie Starr Clara Thompson Mary O Wallace.

Cambridge J. H. Dickason Wooster Harry Blair Ralph Kk. Brown Ralph Cooper Chas. Cooper John 8. Conaway Leon Hill Harold M. Luse I. S. McGee Ray May John Soshko Wilda McCulley Hlazel Horr Lucille Inglish Marie Starr Clara Thompson Mary O. Wallace

Sugar Tree couple returns from visit with Kirkman family

Mr and Mrs Kirkman of Sugar Tree returned home Monday after visiting his mother Mrs Elizabeth Kirkman. Ralph Adams of South Ninth Street left Monday for Newcomerstown where he will establish his home.

Mrs. Kirkman Sugar Tree Elizabeth Kirkman Ralph Adams South Ninth Street Newcomerstown

Dean's Kidney Pills Praise Endures in Cambridge Ad

Jeffersonian readers have long seen praise for Dean's Kidney Pills with proof of merit. George Braden of Cambridge Ohio confirms eight year old statements of benefit from Doan's Kidney Pills for rheumatic pains and weak kidneys, noting his son also saw similar relief. For sale by all dealers 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Dean's take no other.

Dean George Braden Dewey Avenue Cambridge Ohio Doan Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States Ady

County Sunday School Convention Elects Officers

The Guernsey County Day School Convention at Pleasant City completed two days of sessions with large attendance. Officers elected for the next year include President Rev. J. F. Cash of Pleasant City and Treasurer Ralph G. Ferguson of Cambridge, plus department and executive posts across Cambridge, Pleasant City, Quaker City, Byesville, Spencer Station, Kimbolton, Antrim, and other towns.

Polly Pleasant Guernsey County J. F. Cash Pleasant City Ralph G. Ferguson Cambridge W. G. Wolfe Quaker City G. G. Shurtz Byesville Temperance Spencer Spencer Station

Local Notices and Personal Moves in Salesville Area

Salesville items show Albert Foraker buying a fine horse while William McBurney sold two work horses last week. Frank Bales moved his saw mill to Rose farm west of town. William Kelley takes a brother’s child to raise after the mother’s death in an accident. Paints brighten residences of Albert Foraker and Mrs Brill. Idella Kagan plans a Cincinnati visit to see her son at medical college. Funeral attendees from Pittsburg and Denison region join services for Miss Lucinda Rose. Iva Scott visits Noble county relation F A Foraker and family.

Albert Foraker William McBurney Frank Bales Rose Farm William Kelley Brill Idella Kagan Cinccinnati

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