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Newspaper

Cambridge Jeffersonian

Location

Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1909

Page

3

Barker Taken to Guernsey Infirmary Amid Incest Case

Robert Barker, indicted by the Guernsey county grand jury on incest, has been moved from the county jail to the Guernsey County Infirmary. He previously lived with a former inmate, fled, married in the city, and later returned with a daughter born to the woman who had also been at the infirmary. Barker was declared insane and sent to the Columbus asylum before being returned to jail, where a physician warned he had less than a week to live if confined.

Robert Barker Guernsey County Guernsey County Infirmary Bond Barker Sheriff's Office Columbus Moore

Warpath Followed by Crazy Snake Followers

The piece portrays Crazy Snake and his followers on the warpath and condemns their actions as uncivilized. It argues ignorance is no excuse and promotes trying rub-a-lac, urging readers to ask their grocer.

Crazy Snake

Mrs Ralph Stout Died After Lingering Illness In Cambridge

Mrs Ralph Stout of Dewey Avenue South Cambridge died Tuesday morning after a prolonged illness. She was about thirty, daughter of James McCourty, married nine years ago, and survived by her husband three children and her father. She was active in church work, first with Westland township U P church then First United Presbyterian. Funeral plans incomplete but services planned at the family home Thursday conducted by Rev J W.

Ralph Stout Dewey Avenue Cambridge James McCourty Westland Township Mr. Stout Stout

Ashwood Interred at Last Union Cemetery

Ashwood of the First U P Church will be buried in the Last Union cemetery.

Ashwood U. P Union Cemetery

Old Cambridge Baptist Church Holds Quarterly Meeting

The regular quarterly business meeting will be held at the church next Saturday evening at 7 o'clock pm. All members are requested to attend. This is the first meeting under the new pastorate.

Old Cambridge Baptist Church

Partello Stock Co Opens Week at Colonial Theater

The Partello Stock Co presents The College Girl at the Colonial Theater in Cambridge, delivering strong acting and fine scenery. Leland and Miss Parks lead a clever ensemble in a scenic comedy drama A Daughter of the People tonight, with free moving pictures shown before performances and doors opening at 7 59.

Partello Stock Co Colonial Theater Partello Co Leland Mies Parks Cambridge

Fair Go Appoints Committees for July 5 Fair

Guernsey Valley Fair Co officers appoint committees to manage the Driv ing Park celebration on Monday July 5. They adjust gate locations and set general admission at twenty five cents with free access for vehicles and children under ten.

Guernsey Valley Fair Co James Orr A. W. Boyd Grant Turnbaugh John Nicholson W. M Sherrard A. J. Bennett W. M. Sherrard Arthur Hoopman

William Hicks Buried After Despondent Death in Kimbolton

The funeral for William Hicks was held at his family home in Kimbolton. A Kimbolton special notes the death by self inflicted gunshot was premeditated and carried out with the shotgun in his pocket. Hicks faced ill health and unemployment and brooded over another gruesome death nearby.

William Hicks Kimbolton Mr. Bevington New Cemetery Jeffersonian Hicks Mr. Walgamot

Keen Blades Play in Senate More Tax Talk and Tariff Debate

A continuation shows Senator Aldrich contesting Mr Bailey on income tax and steel profits. Aldrich argues high profits stem from capitalization and tariffs while Bailey claims trimming costs could still yield profits. Bailey says cheaper foreign labor and imports depress American wages, prompting gallery applause before order is restored.

Aldrich Texas Mr. Bailey Europe Mr. Aldrich Bailey

New Princess Show Delights Crowded Audiences

Three crowded houses praised Sheri dan and other pictures as the best shown in years. Mr. Will Phillips delivered standout singing with hearty applause as pictures change Wednesday night. Show starts at 6 30 and admission is 5 cents for all.

Sheridan Will Phillips

Order of the Eastern Star invited to Gilded Fool show

The local Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star is invited to attend the performance of The Gilded Fool at the Colonial Theatre Wednesday evening. Seats are reserved for them in the body of the theatre.

Order of Astern Star Colonial Theatre

Funeral Attendance for Ernest McVickers in Coshocton Incident

D W Triem and R H Galloway of Pennsylvania Lines attended the funeral of Ernest McVickers in New Comerstown after he died in a Columbus hospital from railroad injuries received at Coshocton.

D. W. Triem R. H. Galloway Pennsylvania Lines Newcomerstown Ernest McVickers Columbus Coshocton

Rare Muskingum concert wows music lovers in New Concord

Hans Richard, Swiss pianist of world renown, performed a program of high value at Muskingum College Conservatory of Music in New Concord. The Beethoven Appassionata showcased delicate melody and rich harmony, praised as a rare treat for Southeastern Ohio. About forty from Cambridge attended.

Muskingum College Conservatory of Music Hans Richard New Concord Richard Southeastern Ohio Paderewski Jeffersonian Conservatory Cambridge

Miss Anet Carver Stars In Two Broken Hearts At Orpheum

Anet Carver of Cambridge will headline at the Orpheum tonight in Two Broken Hearts a replacement for Poisoned Bouquet. Hammond Bros. secured the film. Carver also wrote and leads throughout. The bill includes three vaudeville acts and other moving pictures with show times at 7 and 8 15 and 10 cents admission.

Colonial Theatre Anet Carver Cambridge Orpheum Theatre Boquet Hammond Bros Miss Carver Orpheum

Flowers Sent by Neighbors in Honor of Mrs. Mary Reid

A long list of neighbors and relatives sent flowers and carnations to Mrs. Mary Reid. Names include Edward Reid, Lizzie Reid, James Hardesty and family, John Jewel, James Lyons and family, Pearle Dennis, Jennie Warden, Anna Warden, and many others. The tokens vary from carnations to roses and lilies, with mentions of the Y. P. C. U. Second U. P. church and several households expressing sympathy.

Mary Reid Edward Lizzie Reid James Hardesty John Jewel James Lyons Pearle Dennis Jennie Warden Anna Warden Y. P. C. U. Second U. P. Church Bert Meanor Frank Kimball Clara Boyd Allie Rea Clara Hammond Jennie Hammond John Pace Lizzie Garret Florence Rilley Mire

Derwent man travels as daughter in law falls ill

Isaac LaFollette of Derwent was in the city Tuesday morning en route to Crooksville where he was summoned by his daughter in law’s illness.

Isaac LaFollette Derwent Crooksville

First Regular Assignment for May Term of Common Pleas Court

The May term's first regular assignment lists daily dockets from May 3 to May 21 including impaneling grand jury motions and demurrers. Cases involve Persons v Persons, Hymes, Barnett, Oliver, Brown, McBurney, Wishart, Smith, Byesville Village, and various coal firms. City of Cambridge and Ohio Fuel Supply Co. appear in civil actions.

Common Pleas Court Grand Jury John WD. Persons Mary E. Persons Bessie Hymes Margaret Hymes Poland Lillie Merrill Newton Merrill Sarah Oliver Chas. Oliver Emily Brown Daniel Brown Chas. Barnett J. W. Lanning Frank Barnet J. W Rebecca Barger P. E. Smock C. T. Ogier Homer Wittén John McBurney Geo. McBurney David P. Wishart W. F. Wishart Morris Coal Co Sarah A. McCoy Josephine Mercer Margaret B. Wiley James Clipner Emma Clipner Mary M. Arnold James M. Arnold the Hicks & Hoge Co R. H. Thatcher Jennie E. Bryan Willis Bryan

Stock Price Report From Cleveland Trip

W P Thomas returned this morning from Cleveland where he took a load of stock last Saturday. He reports that prices are low.

W. P. Thomas Cleveland

Cambridge Collieries Company moves fixtures to new HQ

The office force of the Cambridge Collieries Co. is busy this week moving fixtures from Byesville to the fourth floor of the Central National Bank, the company’s new headquarters.

Cambridge Collieries Co Byesville Central National Bank

Doctor Benjamin Roller to wrestle world champ Gotch in Kansas City

Seattle physician Dr Benjamin Franklin Roller known for anatomy based grappling meets world champion Frank Gotch in Kansas City. The 190 pounder seeks the title with a 5000 dollar purse and a 75 percent winner’s share. Roller values the title over money and has previously pushed Gotch in a Seattle bout.

Kansas City Benjamin Franklin Roller Seattle Frank Gotch Roller Gotch Mahmout

Why Castro Went Back Revealed in Caracas Tale

Caracas reports Cipriano Castro buried a fortune in gold in the city before leaving, explaining his perceived lack of funds and urgency to return to Venezuela. The claim ties Castro to hidden wealth and a rushed comeback.

Castro Caracas Venezuela Cipriano Castro

Church considers enlarging auditorium at trustees meeting

At a Monday U. B. church trustees meeting the advisability of enlarging the auditorium was discussed. Members felt more room is imperative but could not decide the method. The board agreed to consult architect J. Frank Orr for ideas and a cost estimate before any decision.

U. B J. Frank Or

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