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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1908
Page
3
An advertisement touts Sealshipt Oysters sealed and packed with ice for freshness and flavor. It alongside a call for a philanthropist physician offering free examinations, diagnoses, and cures for numerous diseases with a 30 year sanitarium experience.
Notice lists a transport of fine eating potatoes offered for sale and delivery across the city at 55 cents per bushel this week. Contact J. B. Siegfried at Corner Steubenville and Fourth St for automobile demonstration from Schat Manufacturing Co. agency.
Pleasasnt Valley resident D A Bichard visits sister in Quaker City. Pearl Major y adoption granted to J W Bichard and Nina Bichard with name change to Pearl Richard. John A Bliss will admitted to probate Julia Bliss granted letters testamentary. Samuel B McClelland named administrator of Albert W McClelland estate. Common pleas adjourned to November 5. Several divorce and alimony actions ordered with payments and property assignments.
From the Ohio State Journal: Judson Harmon, born February 3, 1816, in Hamilton County, rises as Ohio’s newly elected governor. A Denison graduate and lawyer, he led the C H & C railroad receivership and served as attorney general under Cleveland. He is active in Cincinnati law circles and his wife and three married daughters are noted figures.
Dainty infant wrappers in white eagli mere with silk embroideries and featherstitching in pink for girls blue for boys and white options priced 85 cents to 7 dollars. Round veils in white or colored lace cap off hats with back fall. Silk negligee patterns in sizes 32 to 44 inches bust. Varis petti cots and rhin robe gowns with tonic effect and color piping. Judm Chollet.
A playful verse recalls a hen that defies prophecies and pardons none for guesses. The Washington Herald tone hints at a wry take on poultry wit and timing rather than a plain news item.
A lingering legal dispute remains unresolved as the speaker questions the status while the lawyer notes a continuing fee dispute linked to a referenced Atlanta Constitution.
A Cleveland Leader rail praises a man's bold appearance as he wears a fourteen collar and a fifteen shirt. The passage questions his sanity and health while admiring his austere attire.
The Chicago News notes Myer Ever observes Jones carrying a dilapidated umbrella. It is described as a shade of his ancestral umbrella, tying present style to family lineage.
A social birthday gathering at B. S. Lawrence’s home is described with guests and late night refreshments. Also noted are business advances by Fa Heiner with Maynard Coal Co. assets and Mary A. Mahaffey’s impending winter relocation to New Concord and Cambridge, affecting local correspondence lineage.
Martha E Dunbar is appointed administratrix of the estate of W O Dunbar late of Guernsey County Ohio deceased. Creditors must promptly settle debts and present authenticated claims for allowance to the administratrix or her attorney S M Johnson. Dated August 13, 18.
Incoming results show Ackley Democrat defeated for representative by Deachler Republican by about 140 to 200 votes. Republican ticket strong, McKee senator ahead, Joyce congress likely to beat White by 59 to 200. Precincts remain to be counted.
Thede Stevenson advertises ready to sell horse blankets and storm covers at Old Rainey Corner on October 15 for four weeks.
The article describes a dramatic scene with a proud figure and envious onlookers while noting a Philadelphia Inquirer report that a tumor removal was performed at a home on North Tenth Street. Dr C A Frame led the operation with Dr Johnson assisting and Mr Frame resting well after the procedure.
Mrs. Joseph Moorhead aged sixty three died yesterday afternoon at four o'clock at her West Steubenville Avenue home after a year of paralysis. A lifetime city resident and U B church member she is survived by her husband and seven children. Funeral services are set for Friday morning at 10 o'clock.
Cambridge Lodge No. 60 F. and A. M. elected J. B. Peters as W M and John W. Scott as S W for the coming year. C A Barber and others were named officers with J WAD Was Jd, Co. Purkey as Secy, M Burgess treas, Geo Smith J D, Jas Nichols T, M R Potter trustee for three years, and Rev. W. A. Brown chaplain along with stewards and other posts.
Mr and Mrs J Williams and daughter Lillian and Mr and Mrs 5 T Mathews of Byesville return from Braddock Pennsylvania after the death of Charles Williams their son in law or relative who was killed by a fall from a bridge where he had been working.
A postal notice announces Potter's fall garment catalogue release with details on ordering, pricing, and delivery options. The item highlights new season clothing for men and women and directs readers to mail order or local agent contacts.
Judge Alton B. Parker former Democratic presidential nominee calls Taft capable and argues reform, tariff cuts and a federal corrupt practices act are needed. He says the party must stay united, resist Republican influence, and prepare for future elections with Bryan’s candidacy strengthening the Democrats.
Boston date line reports President Charles W. Eliot of Harvard University refused to explain his resignation presented at a special meeting. Eliot, 75 next March and Harvard head for forty years, is said to seek relief from office duties. A Lawrence Lowell, Boston lawyer and Lowell Institute trustee, is the leading name mentioned as his potential successor.
Republican Robert P. Habgood loses to Democrat Robert W. Hilton by a vote of 150 in Bradford County. The contest drew bitter local tensions with the anti saloon league local option advocates and Lincoln party revival led by Lewis Emery Jr and energized by speeches and church meetings.
In Chicago on November 4, reports of unfavorable weather in Argentina sparked a sharp intraday advance in wheat on the local exchange but profits trimmed all gains by close. Corn closed weak while provisions stayed steady and pigs were firm. December options quoted Wheat 9.97, corn 62.5, vals 48.
Livestock and dairy prices show cattle receipts steady with mixed grades from common to good fat cows at 1.50 to 4.75, good fresh cows around 25 to 50, and heifers up to 5.50. Sheep and lambs show light receipts, prime wethers around 4.15, lambs near 6, calves mixed, hogs active with decks at 6.25 to 6.30 and heavy workers near 6.15.
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