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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1906
Page
3
A brief notice outlines political maneuvering as the state ticket takes shape with support from Obeys Will of the Two, while Burton resists committing to a Unani stance. The article hints at party dynamics and the unanswered question of who will lead the ticket in the upcoming contest.
Dayton Sept 13 Republicans in Ohio held a fiery state convention not over slate names but over choosing four state executive committee chairs. Senator Dick won retention of control and endorses for Dick and Foraker. Burton and Daugherty opposed endorsing Roosevelt and aligned with Cleveland views. The platform endorses Foraker and Dick more strongly than Roosevelt.
The document discusses a state party platform urging law reforms and populist influence, backing popular voting for United States senators and tariff tension. It notes support for the ticket led by Thompson for secretary of state, with acknowledgment the platform is not yet fully progressive and calls for future planks to advance reform through the party.
The Salem Baptist church held its fourth annual meeting on Sept 8 and 9 with devotion led by Rev Bradshaw, business session electing officers, a grove meal, and Lord’s Supper observed. Sermons by Rev Wilson of Byesville and Rev Kite of Johnstown followed, plus recitations, papers by Weaver and Gibson, memorials, and a closing devotional.
Rebecca E Dawson born January died September aged many years. Survived by husband James nine children Fe Jan Cambridge Woodanson Ganehter Mrs Wich near Darpes. nineteen grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Member of church. services held at daughter's home with family present.
At the United Brethren Conference in Canton Rev White of this place was moved to Conneaut. Rev W O Siffert moves to Cambridge field after two years in Akron district. Assignments include many pastors across Ohio with Bishop Mills names and churches.
Married by Rev S B Salmon at the Bellaire parsonage on September 11 1906 L O Riddle of near Byesville Guernsey county and Miss Anna McConnell of Bellaire center township Guernsey county. The couple will travel to Deer Park Washington DC Baltimore Philadelphia Atlantic City New York Buffalo and Cleveland on a wedding trip before settling near Bresville around October 10.
A story from Harper's Magazine narrates a Sunday school superintendent discussing cruelty to animals. He asks what Bible verse would stop a boy from cutting a calf's tail, and a child answers with a verse about joined unity. Prof. C I Gregg of Senecarille departed Friday for Waysesburg, Ohio, where he serves as school superintendent.
Mrs. Eleanor Harbert Love wife of Thomas I. Love of Cambridge Ohio died after a brief illness linked to cancer of the stomach and bowels following her husband’s return from travel. Born August 31 1867 near Scranton Pa she lived in Sherrodsville Leesville and finally Cambridge. Survived by husband three children and several siblings, she was a devout Lutheran and active in church. funeral held privately at 10 am with interment at Northwood. Chamberlain’s Stomach and Difier Tablets advertised locally.
Cambridge District W F M Society held its thirtieth annual convention at Cumberland August 30 and 31 with fifty delegates and visitors present. Mrs L G Haines presided. Miss McMullen and Mrs J A Langley spoke, recounting Africa work and women in South America. Officers were elected and reports read.
At Ashtabula on Sept 14 the East Ohio Methodist Episcopal conference re elected Rev. Thomas Wood as conference secretary and Rev. F. Mofin as treasurer. Bishop Rashford urged plain speaking to preachers and noted salaries support church work. Byron Palmer spoke from a wheel chair as the conference raised nearly 400 for his care. Reports praised district work, education, and spirituality amid talks on a unified college future and endowment funds.
An ad style notice touts cures for a lame back and general body aches claiming Dr Kalmet’s Swamp Root provides relief. It references a prominent reader audience and urges purchases at a local address in a past issue.
The conference daily urges appointing a committee with authority to act. Rev W N Traverfield preached the missionary sermon and Butler of Boston lectured on The Ministry. Thursday afternoon a 7 PM camp fire at the Presbyterian church drew many veterans among ministers, with Dr Wo OM Tippy of Epworth Memorial Cleveland and Bishop W F Oldham of Asia addressing a large audience at Gilmore Smith Memorial Church.
Ohio cases list plea of guilty in Walter Jackson matter with sent to Boys Industrial School. New filings include Harley W McKee versus William Hickman dissolution of partnership and Lena Shallcross versus Isaac Shallcross divorce on extreme cruelty. Also crossing application, several bank and utility company actions, and a Chamberlains Salve advertisement noting uses for sores burns and skin ailments.
John Mitchell of Adams township reported his pocket book containing 223 dollars lost on Sunday morning September 2. The book was found later and his friend Claude Whatten, accused of theft, denies the accusation as the money remained intact. The finder’s details remain puzzling to Mitchell. The incident was discussed as a possible civil matter.
Guernsey Clay Co shareholders who bought Guernsey Brick and Construction Co for 30000 have taken possession and begun operations. The firm plans to enlarge the tile plant by installing more kilns, boosting output and prosperity for the area. Benny S. Preston and John A. Daisley of Terre Haute Ind head the new company and bring a Terre Haute tile plant experience. W A Scott of Cambridge will remain as superintendent.
Quaker City September 12. Frank Webster's barn, located one mile west, burned Tuesday at 5:30 PM after a lightning strike. No storm in the area. a valuable horse was killed instantly as hay, 75 bushels of wheat, farm implements and two straw stacks burned. Insurance partly covers the loss.
North Salem community items recount visits by Misses Nattie and Ruth Fulton of Love City to friends, Mrs. Samuel Scott from Kansas City with sister in law Mrs. William Hutchison to Homestead, Pa, and other locals including Flora Mathews of Cambridge and William Wilsn of Birds Run. Notes mention a yearling colt death and farm plans in the near future.
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