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Newspaper

Cambridge Jeffersonian

Location

Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1906

Page

3

Cambridge Masons Dedicate Magnificent New Temple

The Cambridge Masons dedicated their new temple with a large ceremony on Wednesday. Trustees Burgess Sebick Berton and Turnbaugh led the building committee, with Potter and others aiding. The Blue Lodge opened at 2:30 pm followed by dedicatory addresses, music, and a grand banquet. The event ended with dancing, a stereopticon lecture, and a toastful reception, featuring 230 Master Masons and 260 guests.

Cambridge Masons M. Burgess Fll Sebick John W. Berton M. R. Potter Chas Turnbaugh L. R. Campbell O. S. Turnbaugh KF. L. Sebick J. M. Wood S M. Hyde Cambridge A. W. Hoyd Robert Donnelly John Davis I. A. Oldham Chas. Oldham Chas. 5 Heiding Committee BE. W. Mathews Cde Fred L. Rosemond Coshucten Lodge Carver Clut Eastern Star Apa Ren C. Hayes Ottish Kite Room Blue Lodge Gayety C. R. Potter

Stomach Troubles Tip Public Health Progress

Mrs Sue Martin of Falsonia Mississippi suffered six months with stomach trouble. Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets cured her allowing her to eat anything and feel proud. Sold by Brennan and Wilson and J M Hawthorne. The Grand Lodge colored K of P meets in Zanesville June 2 th.

Sue Martin Falsonia Miss Chamberlain Brennan and Wilson J. M. Hawthorne Grand Lodge K. of P Zanesville

County Assessors Meet in Newark to Tax Road Property

County assessors from Muskingum Noble Franklin and other counties met in Newark on Wednesday to set property tax values for a road corridor to a bus park. Officers were W Wright of Licking, president, and W Shively of Noble, secretary. Assessments listed include rolling stock and main track values per mile, sidings near Newark, and total buildings and personal property figures.

Brelsford Muskingum Shively Noble Wright Bicking Deabtty Bel

Charm life of Hon Eli Sheppard and era of peril

The Los Angeles Times recounts Eli T. Sheppard former consul to Tientsin and a survivor of multiple disasters. In 1872 he escaped a Conemaugh River bridge collapse near Johnstown and later survived the ill fated America voyage to China. He was also in Tokyo during a devastating earthquake.

Oaklain Cal Tientsin China Eli T. Sheppard Steppard Washington jChitza Johnstown Conemaug River Sheppard San Francisco America Yedde Consul Sheppard Tokio Los Angeles Times

Assessors Returns for Cambridge Wards and Nearby Townships

Cambridge 1st ward R Ti Dennis assessor, compensation v. Horses value and cattle value total 9,495, total taxable value 39,600 with 233 dogs and 23 new structures. Cambridge 3rd ward T B Sargas assessor, compensation 72, value 5,612, cattle 28, total value 251,329, 92 dogs, 50 new structures. Byesville cooperation J W Hetton assessor, compensation 62, nurses 83, value 3,402, cattle 0, value 420, cartages 3, total property value 44,762, 100 dogs, 22 new structures. Jackson township S Lee assessor, compensation 682, horses 14 value 0,023, cattle 587 value 9,828, sheep 1116 value 2,552, dogs 188 value 1,066, total personal property 74,770, dogs 214, 27 new structures.

Cambridge 1St Ward R. Ti. Dennis Areesor St. Vlaue Cambridge 3Rd Ward T. B. Sargas Byesville J. W. Hetton Dackson Ases- Sor

Mae District Conference Held in Cambridge Here June 25 and 26

The M E District Conference will hold meetings in Cambridge on June 25 and 26. A fine program has been published listing speakers and guests. Speakers include Drs J R Mille W L Dixon J R Keys and J J Wilson with many reverends and ladies among the attendees.

M. E Cambridge J. IR. Mille W. L. Dixon R. Keys J. J. Wilson D. W. Merrell C. VanCamp G. T. Humble AH. W

Summer schedule and local notices from Cambridge area

The Marietta division summer rate starts Sunday May 27 with minor running changes to passenger trains. Nores bound No 612 shifts to 9 15 a m arriving 9 0, No 614 unchanged at 4 35 p m, No 616 Sunday only arrives 7 00 p m instead of 6 00. Local notices report travel plans of H F Wharton and Abercrest, Botton family visits to Youngstown Akron and Pittsburgh, thanks for a bicentennial report from Dr W P Crumbackett, and news that J L Gaul t longtime druggist of New Concord died aged 34? years. The Cambridge District Methodist Advocate, edited by R Emory Geetham with J Wallace DD as presiding elder, has begun monthly publication.

Marietts Pennsylvania Lines Cambridge Emory Geetham Presiaing Elder J Wallace

Historical Notes on Rev. Thomas Drummond Tablet Unveiling

A Pittsburg Christian Advocate note from May 1906 recalls the unveiling of a tablet to Rev. Thomas Drummond at Dantenpary M E Church St Louis. It covers Drummond’s life, burial moves, and related Methodist figures, including Drummond’s death in June 1838 at age 29 and the ensuing memorialization by the Pittsburgh conference.

Iit Pittsburg Hoyle Hchoyer Thomas Drummond Methodist E. Church Manchester Eng May Post Frank Ave 23Rd Street Lesleyan Olive Street Centermary Church St. Louis Kristian Advosaie Ie Sb Borhcoa Thomas Drewmmond John Irwin Nelson Hen George Th M. Mos Owan Hunter M. E Wesley Browning Joseph Boyle Far West Newg William Hanter James Drummond D. P Pittsboro West Virginia East Chico Atepee Cambridge Barnesville Edward Taylor James Dremmond Almira Cediz Ohio Hume Dinsdale T. Young Westeyan Methodist Church Thomas Drowmond William Bryant Union Methodist Episcopa Church St. Lewis C. W. Swith Pittsburgh Christian Advocate N. Laucecex Teton Methodist Episcopal Church St Louis Lucceck Guernsey County Thomas S Luceeck Kimbolton

Resurrection of Henry Clay Van Voorhis Shocks Muskingum

The Cincinnati Enquirer recalls the revival of former Congressman Henry Clay Van Voorhis from Zanesville as he fights new Republican leaders in Muskingum County. The revived figure, depicted in humorous terms, loses to Black opponents and plans to stay active in politics, eyeing re nomination in two years.

Cincinnath Wrnquirer Zanesville Honry Clay van Voorhis Aanesville Van Muskingum County Waller Peter Luck Clay van Voorhis

Large Class Proves Successful in Saxwell Examination

The Saxwell examination held at Cambridge on Saturday May 12th saw numerous young ladies and gentlemen listed as successful. Names include A. B. Abels Londonderry. Charles Adams Jefferson. Fred Barrett Londonderry. Ray Garrett Walley. Watt Miller Cambridge. Ira F. Oldbar Cambridge. Roy Saladay Walley. Frank Scott Riland. R. R. Wilson Carter. Laura Beckett Spencer. Irene Bursen Richland. Florence Evaes Cooper Spencer. Ida J. English Madison. Margaret Foster Rich Hill. Relen Gildea Richland. Blanche Johnson Westland. Helen Kays Richland. Thetta Lanning Valley. Maud Lawyer Knox. Anna McKahan Jefferson. Homa McMillen. Ethel V. Moore Adams. Erbe Perry Wills. Mela F. Robins Walier. Blendie Shaw Cambridge. Bessie L. Schofield Valley. Minnie Spain Wailer. Ora Walters Spenser. Bertha Warne Center. Lulu Pearl Warden Adams. Anna M. Wilson Center. Maud Woodwars Cambridge. G. E. Bell, clerk.

Saxwell Cambridge A. BR. Abels Londondsry Charles Adams Jeferson Fred Barrett Londonderry Ray Garrett Walley Watt Miller Ira F. Qldbar Roy Saladay Frank Scott Ridhland R. R. Wilson Carter Laura Beckett Spencer Irene Burse

Postponement of Chauutauqua Assembly Plans in City

The committee in charge of preparations for a Chea stauqua Assembly announces a one year postponement. Midway Park is deemed unsuitable this year and negotiations with Wm. H. Taylor, executor, for the grove north of the city failed. Taylor proposed $100 for the first year, rising by $100 annually to the fifth year, with cottages to be erected. Time is short, so further consideration is postponed though the Chau sauqua idea is not abandoned.

Midway Park Taylor

Mrs Maria Harris Dies After Four Month Illness

Maria Harris widow of Jacob Harris died at her home on 9th Street South Cambridge Friday morning at 4 30 o clock after a four month illness with dropsy. She was about 63 years old and is survived by one son living in Kansas City Missouri. A devout Christian she had belonged to the Cambridge M I church since youth. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 1 o'clock at her residence conducted by Rev C E Sheppard assisted by Rev W S White with interment in the city cemetery.

Maria Harris Jacob Harris 9Th Street South Cambridge Harris Kansas City Cambridge M. I. Ghuseh C. E. Sheppard W. S. White U. B. Church

Nineteenth Century Maternal Care Item Shown

An old notice discusses Chamberlains Salve for nursing mothers and babies with directions to wipe before nursing. It notes usage by trained nurses and lists price and retailers. Other items mention Mrs George W Johnson visiting friends in Marr etta, Chris McKee drilling a fourth well in Belle Valley, and a high school commencement with Charles Bebb among graduates.

Chamberlain Brennan Wilson PD. M . Mawthorpe Rion Chris. McKee Belle Valley McConnelsville High School Jone Charles B. Bebb Cambridge Chas Bebb

Byesville High School Commencement Honors 1906

Byesville High School held its commencement on May 24 at the opera house before a large audience. The program featured student orations on progress, knowledge, courage, and native writers, with diplomas presented by Robison. The event honored teachers and the superintendent, with Prof Williams of Denison University as a guest speaker.

Byesville Cambridge W. Filson The Baptist Church James Campbell Bay Faiieze Mayme Bingham Beulah Cenner Earl D.gebner Grebester Bay 10 Collins Ethel Gander Deeil Hutton Mary Hall Mra Masthene Hua McCreary Hate Reed Erwie Slay Mary Wilson

Graduation Address at Denison University Ceremony

The speaker expressed deep gratitude as a parent and school board member while presenting diplomas. Denison University Dean Charles Williams delivered a 30 minute address, filled with furor, pathos, and apt illustrations, well received by all. Benediction by Rev. C S McCrath ended the program.

Board of Education Anl H. L. Cash Charles L. Williams Denison University Gran Tile Ohio

Garver Robbed of $3400 Near Canal Dover

William A Garver, en route to a Barnum and Bailey show, was robbed of a pocketbook containing over 3400 in cash and checks related to a May 10 store fire loss. He believes a pickpocket took the money on a street car. Pickerton detectives traveling with the circus are investigating.

Canal Dover Barnum and Bailey William A Garver Garver Calumbue Bank Garver Brothers Garver Asoks Pickerton

Prohibition ticket names fusion partner with Democrats in Harrisburg

May 25 Harrisburg report lists Prohibition state convention nominees Governor William H. Berry Democrat from Delaware County Lieutenant Governor Homer L. Castle Prohibitionist from Allegheny County Auditor General W. T. Creasy Democrat from Columbia Secretary of Internal Affairs E. A. Coray Jr from Luzerne County. They invite fusion with Democrats who meet in Harrisburg June 27, noting Berry’s recent election as state treasurer and Castle as his counsel and former candidate. Platform endorsements include eminent domain for utility lines and a two cent passenger rate on railroads with calls against certain party acts.

Harrisburg William H. Berry Delaware County Homer L. Castle Allegheny County W. T. Creasy Columbia County E. A. Coray Luzerne County Berry Castle Ioley Sivata Hhe Taupe Ogep Farhanes

Cumberland High School Grants Eight Seniors Diplomas

Cumberland High School held commencement at the Presbyterian church with a Zanesville orchestra. Eight graduates received diplomas as Rev Donald McIntire Ross delivered the annual address and Rev B L George gave benediction.

Cumberland High School Presbyterian Church Zanesville Edna Harrold John Murray Allison Laura Clare McClelland Helen Morehage Ethel May St. Clair F. L. St

Court House News Courthouse Common Pleas Court

Courthouse items list divorce action Henderson versus Henderson for extreme cruelty with attorney James Joyce for plaintiff. Several civil filings Jupiter Acton case, attachment, foreclosure suits, and default judgment entries. Marriage licenses to be issued for couples from Cambridge, Zanesville, and Cumberland. Probate court notes condemnation case City of Cambridge versus Duniver with 18 witnesses subpoenaed. Ohio versus John Wesley Trott proceeding with bond for next term. Miss Jane Anderson visiting Columbus.

Anna Henderson Martin BE. Henderson James Joyce Geno. A. Kupfer J. W. Acton O. V. Wells Lemmon J. Hazlett Elijah Needs A. EL. Stevens Clifford S. Suonafrank Alice Guthrie Cambridge Jesse Osborn Zanesville Nancy Miller Cumberland W. G. Medick Martha F. Miller Duniver Luecock Ohio John Wesley Trott Sheppard Bond

Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad Promotes Health

An aged advertising notice promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney and bladder issues. It claims sediment in water indicates kidney trouble and touts benefits for rheumatism, urinary problems, and balance after alcohol. Includes order address in Binghamton New York.

Pr. Kilmer Kemner & Co Ringhamton N.Y

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