Local Ballot Names For County Officers And Officials
The ballot lists Representative John L. McCreary Center for Probate Judge with no nomination. Auditor E E Boden Cambridge. Clerk of Courts Elmer Green Jackson. Treasurer Frank R. Creighton Wills. Recorder Prosecuting Attorney Edmund Hawthorne. Sheriff A W Jackson. Commissioners Mahlon Combs Washington James Orr W G Trott Spencer. Infirmary Directors Wm H Shouse Monroe Stacy H Taylor Oxford John Reasoner Westland J T Fairchild Surveyor. Coroner Dr A E Fletcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund Hawthorne
Cambridge
A. W. Jackson
Mahlon Combs
Washington
James Orr
Ohio Agriculturist Warns Against Alaska Wheat Fraud
The Ohio Agriculturist Experiment Station warns farmers about the fraudulent character of claims and methods used by promoters of Alaska wheat. Farmers are advised to let it alone and avoid involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Agriculturist Experiment Station
Alaska
Humiliation Fear for President if Hughes Faces Challenge
The piece warns that opponents of Gov. Hughes could embarrass him by forcing a renomination battle. It notes a political atmosphere souring as the nation and Empire State show waning vigor compared to past peak moments.
Nomination Speech Frames 190s Tariff and Trusts Debate
A keynote by Candi Kern accepting the vice presidential nomination centers on tariff policy and an address on trusts by Mr. Bryan. The discussion, set to unfold before the public, treats tariffs, trusts, and their consequences as leading issues shaping the political agenda.
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Kern
Bryan
Fire Alarm Tips for Citizens to Speed Dispatch
Citizens are urged to report fires quickly to avoid delays from unnecessary roaming. Early seconds are crucial, and the alarm system appears poorly understood by some.
Cambridge Citizens Attend Pennyroyal Reunion
A large group of Cambridge residents joined the Pennyroyal reunion today while many more would have attended if travel routes to Fairview were easier. Officials foresee hourly electric car service on the old pike soon. Hon. George White tours the county for the reunion and is warmly welcomed by locals.
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Cambridge
Fairview
Old Pike
George White
Clash Over Bank Deposits Guaranty Divides Bryan and Taft
The two presidential candidates differ on bank deposits guaranty with Bryan backing the measure to prevent bank failures and Taft opposing it as encouraging reckless banking. A Coshocton Times note mentions Dresden as a past wreck and suggests Taft would draw a large audience there.
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Bryan
Taft
Ohio
Dresden
Coshocton
Bryan Seeks Break from Trusts and Tariff Strife
The speaker presses to break trusts grip and insists no permanent revival of business while a few men control key industries. He argues tariffs shield such control and that McKinley’s protective tariff failed its purpose, calling for revision reform and reciprocity.
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Bryan
Onc
McKinley
Leader Condemns Politicized Nominations In Ohio Race
The Cleveland Leader denounces blocking Charles C Green for state treasurer and Fullington for state auditor. It argues voters are citizens first, and party needs must not override selecting the best public men. It insists the line between efficiency and inefficiency be drawn sharply.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Charles C. Green
Green
Fullington
Mitchell declines vice presidential nomination at Denver platform clash
The Denver Democratic platform gains broad support as John Mitchell of Illinois is urged by Alabama delegates to run for vice president. Mitchell refuses to authorize his name, citing a Civic Federation role, while signaling support for Bryan and Kern.
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Denver
John Mitchell
Illinois
Alabama
Savoy Hotel
Mitchell
Democratic Party
Civic Federation
Bryan
Kern
Advertising pushes by Ohio liquor groups shape upcoming vote
The Business Men's Protective Association adapts its message to each town and uses heavy printer's ink to influence voters. Debate centers on minority representation and a prior Senate bill by Senator Mahaffey, which aimed to mandate reform and may become law after the next session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liquor Organizations
Ohio
Business Men's Protective Association
Lucesch
Bonnell
Mahaffey
Senate
House
Rose County Business Men Fight Local Option Reform
The Ohio State Liquor League, calling itself the Business Men’s Protective Association of Cambridge, aims reform to protect urban business interests. They target rural voters with circulars and ads, suggesting city writers influence local sentiment while warning of the Rose County local option law as a key threat.
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Ohio State Liquor League
Rose County
Business Men's Protective Association
Cambridge
Ohio
Posthumous Grover Cleveland Letter Highlights Public Sentiment Shifts
The letter notes major post election movements shaping the campaign. Temperance gains, anti-gambling reforms, tariff dispute anger business leaders, corporate power faces resistance, and socialism gains ground in public thought.
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Grover Cleveland
Bryan Praised for Moderate Tone in Des Moines Speech
Opinion pages highlight the moderation and candor of William Jennings Bryan in his Des Moines tariff address. Editors note the speech as effective and well argued, signaling a maturity beyond earlier rhetoric and a stronger public message.
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Mr. Bryan
the Sun
Des Moines
the Times
Byyan
Bryan
New York World
Partisan influence in Ohio school examiner appointments
The passage argues that public schools should run free of politics and notes longstanding partisan influence in Ohio counties like Guernsey where probate judges favored politically active examiners. It warns that career advancement has often followed political alignment rather than merit.
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Ohio
Friends of Education
Guernsey County
Connecticut Negro Voters Rally Against Taft Support State Stand
A statewide meeting of Negro clubs in Connecticut adopts resolutions opposing President Taft but backing Republican state and congressional nominees. Bishop Walters accuses Taft of anti Negro policies and praises Roosevelt while urging Democratic support for civil rights legislation and federal prosecutions of lynchers.
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Alexander Walters
A. M. E. Church
Taft
Roosevelt
South
Luke E. Wright
Tennessee
Congress
Democratic Party
Pennyroyal Reunion Attended By Local and Nearby Notables
Large Pennyroyal reunion drew many Fairview residents and former Quaker City attendees with Edward Ferrell of Cleveland visiting, and local figures Mack Johnson Frank Benson Carl Johnson joining the street fair. Several teachers and bankers visited, Belmont County Teachers Institute hosts Prof J J Moore and R T Lake, while Washington summer school alumni plan a fairgrounds reunion. Baseball results include Old Orchard Mines losing 2 1 to Washington. Fairview aides helped defeat Barnesville.
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Edward Ferrell
Cleveland
Quaker City
Mack” Johnson
Frank Benson
Carl Johnson
Fairview
Squire G. F. Henry
Republican Press Force
Oxford Township
S. F. Arnold
A. R. Abies
J. W. Long
Earl Henry
Ed. Moore
C. Ellis Moore
John Cunningham
Old Orchard Mines
Washington
S. J. J. Moore
R. T. Lake
Cambridge
Belmont County Teachers’ Institute
Bethesda
T. A. Bonnell
Grace Lake
Winterset
Middlebourne
Earl Ferguson
Senecaville
Pennyroyal
Fairview Boys
Barnesville
A. G. Henfferson
Central National Bank
Oxford and
Wills Township
Fair Grounds
Sepember Ltd
Mantua visit features Trimble family with McConkey clan
Mrs. Lou Trimble and her daughter Miss Mev of Mantua spent the day with the McConkey family, sharing time and hospitality in a cordial social gathering.
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Lou Trimble
Mev
Mantua
McConkey
Mises Alice and Grace Bowles Return Home
Alice Mises and Grace Bowles return to their home in Shadyside Indiana after a week with Miss Nell Bowen of South Eleventh Street.
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Mises Alice and
Grace Bowles
Shadyside
Inday
Nell Bowen
South Eleventh Street
Campaign Contributions Wanted for Bryan Kern Campaign
A letter urges readers to fund the Bryan Kern campaign with honest money. Norman Mack and committee chairs appeal to Cambridge Ohio readers to send contributions to the Democratic National Committee via The Jeffersonian office, pledging accountability and PEOPLE'S RULE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman KE. Mack
M. C. Wetmore
Haskell
Chicago
Jeffersonian
Jefersonian
Cambridge
Ohio
Remarkable scientist offers free consultation and cures
Dr Albert F Snell promotes a nationwide tour announcing his new system to cure all diseases of men women and children. He claims cures for deafness cataracts paralysis rheumatic and skin diseases with no charge for consultation and a mail diagnosis if needed.
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Deven
Catarris
Clarge
Berret
Cere
Dr Albert F Snell Honor Roll Entry
Dr Albert F Snell of 16 Gartfield Place Cincinnati Ohio is remembered for a specific day, date and place noted in this public record.
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Gartfield Place
Cincinnati
Antrim Barn Fire Leads to Robbery Charge
A barn near Antrim owned by Tom Alex Johnson burned last night with large losses including 40 tons of hay and wheat. Bloodhounds traced a trail to Sidney Robinson, who was arrested and bound over to the grand jury on suspicion of arson and tied to the case.
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Antrim
Tom Alex. Johnson
W. ©. Lake
Mr. Robinson
F. L. Madden
Cambridge
Local Obituaries and Social Notes Across Several Families
A string of notices records visits and illnesses in Sugar Tree area. Rev A L Tedrick from Indiana visited his brother Will and family last week. Mrs Jane Linn of Freeport died, with funeral Aug 25. A F Linn mourns sister in law Mrs Jane Linn. Hattie of Zanesville visited for her mother’s illness. A A Linn and Jacob Bowers attended Jane Linn’s funeral. Miss Anna Kennedy left for Staunton Ky to pursue college work. Amy details of births, illnesses, visits, and a rubber factory accident in Akron are noted among local families.
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Rev. A. L. Tedrick
Indiana
Will
A. F. Linn
Jane Linn
Freeport
A. A. Linn
Jacob Bowers
Austust
Anna Kennedy
Staunton
Ella Flood
Jacob Stiles
Howard Milligan
Kimbolton RD
Amanda Lanning
Cambridge
Finley Linn
J. C. McCormick
Sewellsville
Lawrence
Jno. M. Wishart
Gibsons Heights
St. Louis
Mack Martin
Kansas
Mr. Martin
H. J. Martin
Pomona Grange Meeting at Rock Hill August 1908
Guernsey County Pomona Grange met at Rock Hill on Friday August 21 1908 with a social forenoon and a bountiful basket dinner. L J Taber Ohio State Grange Lecturer spoke on Organized Agriculture and taxation amendment discussion followed with farmers generally opposing the amendment. Next meeting set for September 11 1908.
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Guernsey County
Pomona Grange
Rock Hill
L. J. Taber
Ohio State Grange
Grange
Mrs Homer Wharton Leaves Benwood for Tulsa
Mrs. Homer Wharton, who has been visiting Benwood for the past week, departed last night to return to her home in Tulsa Oklahoma.
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Homer Wharton
Benwood
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Moore Oliver Hawthorne couple head to State Fair
Mr and Mrs F F Moore Mr and Mrs W B Oliver of A D 9 and Mr and Mrs John Hawthorne compose a party who leave in the morning to attend the State Fair.
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F. F. Moore
W. B. Oliver
A. D
John Hawthorne
Mrs Wm Lewis Returns From Canal Dover Visit
Mrs. Wm. Lewis came back this afternoon from a visit with Canal Dover relatives and was joined by Mrs. Lydia Lewis of Cleveland Ohio who will stay here for some time.
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Wm. Lewis
Lydia Lewis
Cleveland
Ohio
Cambridge Public Library Trustees Meet This Evening
Trustees are urged to attend the regular monthly meeting where business that cannot be postponed will be discussed and acted upon.
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Cambridge Public Library
Birds Run Rev Henthorn Preaches at M K Church
Rev Henthorn preached at the M K church in this place Saturday and Sunday with Rev Stewart set to lead services Tuesday through Sunday evenings. Community members visited and dined with friends. Chloe Weaver and Frank Ingram wed at home with Rev Stewart officiating. couple plans to move to Minnesota.
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Henthorn
M. Kk
Stewart
Muriel Ingram
Wilbert Johnson
Jessie Belknap
Sherrodsville
George Clemens
Frank Taylor
Albert Keats
Albert Gibson
Cambridge
O. W. Gibson
Bessie Johnson
Zula Hammersley
Berry
Kimbolton
John Ingram
Chloe Weaver
Frank Ingram
Rev. Stewart
Guernsey
Minnesota
Mrs Schick and Son Plan Centennial Visit to Barnesville
Mrs. Frank Schick and her son Chas plan to depart in the morning to attend the Centennial at Barnesville and to visit friends along the way.
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Frank Schick and Son
Chas
Barnesville
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Sidney
George B. Okey
Columbus
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Troy
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D. 8. Creamer
St. Clairsville
Timothy S. Hogan
Wellston
Board of Public Works
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Lima
Bernard Doran
New Lexington
David E. Ely
Jeromeville
John A. McDowell
Millersburg
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Newark
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John L. McCreary
Ss. E. Boden
Eelmer Green
Jackson
Frank R. Creighton
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Monroe
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Oxford
John Reasoner
Westland
J. T. Fairchild
A. E. Fletcher
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White House
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People's Rule
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Free America
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Cnc'nnati
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James Wishart
Pleasant Hill Church
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Pleasant City
Hattie
Zanesville
Jacob Stile
Atchison
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Byesville
J. B. Gunn
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