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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1909
Page
4
The notice lists delivery by carriers in Cambridge at 10 cents weekly and 5 dollars yearly. Mail subscriptions must be prepaid and will not continue beyond paid time. The Weekly Jeffersonian is 1.00 yearly, 0.50 for six months, 0.26 for three months. Published each evening except Sunday at 821 823 Wheeling Avenue.
On August 3 historical notes include Columbus sailing on his first voyage of discovery in 492. In 1850 Commodore Jacob Jones, commander of the Wasp when she captured the Frolic, died born 1768. In 1907 Augustus Saint Gaudens, sculptor, died in Cornish New Hampshire born 1848.
The record notes sun set 7 09 and rise 4 55 with moon rising 6 51 and 10 54 p m. The moon is at peri ge e nearest earth at 225 700 aniles and Mercury is in superior conjunction with the sun passing from west to east.
The text notes that General Weyler is the principal figure for Spain during its trouble with the populace, condemning him as a cruel tyrant and noting a lack of Americans involved in the crisis.
The seventh annual outing by the East Liverpool Review will occur on August 10 at Rock Springs Park with Governor Harmon expected as a guest to deliver an address. The organizers acknowledge the management invitation.
Twenty insurgent Republicans opposed the tariff bill in the House, led by Gen. Keifer of Ohio, with two Louisiana Democrats supporting it. The divide centers on Republican opposition, likely to repeat in the Senate, signaling future political impact.
W L Finley former state oil inspector appointed by Governor Pattison publishes a masterly reply to the partisan report of the bureau of accounts. He asserts strict accountability and full accounting of all funds and transactions. His successor Mr Phipps allegedly devotes much time to Republican party politics, with the public awaiting better attention to duties.
Candidates race to gather petition signers as a new law confuses dwellers. Health officials warn Columbus and Cambridge face a cholera like epidemic driven by hot days and cool nights, urging careful eating and a warm night cover to prevent illness.
Paris dispatch reports Spain's internal situation improving with Barcelona ending isolation and Madrid strike averted. Several towns and many villages declare district republics while troops move to crush the insurrection ahead of Deputy Alejandro Laroux's return from exile.
A dispatch notes an outbreak of diphtheria in Cooperdale Coshocton County. The report mentions rising cases as residents seek care amid limited medical resources. Local merchants report steady trade in flour at J. B. Siegfried's with Tic priced per sack.
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Sherwood Burnworth of Longstreet South Cambridge on Tuesday August 38.
The note recalls a single striking memory with no aftertaste described as All Cream, ending with praise that it was delicious and emphasizing United Dairy Co. as the maker.
Mr and Mrs A A Wirth and their daughter from Sewickley Pa are guests of Mr and Mrs Alex at Hast Wheeling Avenue.
Frankfort Germany Aug 3 The airship Zeppelin II rose from Frankfort and flew toward Cologne about 110 miles away Despite a 40 mph wind and a fierce hail and rainstorm engineers report the machinery functioned well yet the envelope and benzine tanks need replenishing for a renewed attempt to reach Cologne today
Chicago August 3 union motormen and conductors on surface street cars rejected renewal offers and ordered a referendum on strike. Members showed enthusiasm at special meetings and adopted officers' recommendations with little debate hoping intervention may avert a walkout.
An expedition carrying relief supplies to Commander Robert E. Peary departed St. Johns Newfoundland. The 8,900 ton schooner Jeannie carries fifty tons of coal and an equal amount of stores to Etah Greenland to supplement Roosevelt's supplies.
Beatrice Land eighteen planned to wed C M Rhodes in a family home wedding. Guests arrived as a funeral followed after a coroner's jury verdict that death came from self administered carbolic acid. Rhodes is missing. The bride was buried in her wedding gown.
Helen Steadman sixteen daughter of Dr William Steadman of Buckner's station was instantly killed at Buckner's station when crossing parallel tracks near her home she stepped back into the path of an outbound Louisville and Nashville railroad train as two trains approached from opposite directions.
Kalamazoo Mich Aug 3 Engineer McCorey died and three other trainmen were severely injured when a special passenger train collided with a freight in a wreck on the rails.
A 275 member force under Colonel W Lutz watches every New York pier with docked ships to seize contraband. In six days they caught crews trying to sneak untaxed goods, including lace spreads and cigars, and plan to grow to 500 patrolmen.
The upcoming Merchants Day features the Ernest Gamble Concert Company with bass soloist Mr. Gamble and pianist Mr. Sam Lamberson. W C T U day Thursday includes Chalk Talk by Miss Margaret Montringer and a county wide picnic with lectures and map demonstrations on wet and dry counties.
A physician Dr. Monroe S. Leach died days ago and his pet monkey, grief stricken, refused food and stood by the bedside. The animal whimpered by the funeral bier, then clung to the casket and had to be pulled away.
A Palouse Washington youth enterprise collects butterflies aged five to twelve. Children catch insects delivered to a local confectionery, then chioroformed and sent to a Spokane plating company to be metalized into hatpins. Each insect earns five cents. Dozens of children are seen nets in hand around Palouse.
The Knox township Democrats are called to meet at Flat Ridge on Friday August 6 at 5 p m. John E Martin serves as Central Committeeman and urges attendance for party organization and activities.
Read our prices daily and watch for bargains. The ad lists numerous grocery items with low per pound, per can, and per bag prices including sugar beans tomatoes oats flour coffee rice and crackers. It invites customers to call or ask for items not shown and emphasizes the low cash prices.
H. J. Boyd a Taylor street dentist advertises jewelry savings at Williams location with 25 percent off by climbing stairs to the jeweler. The ad promotes diamonds watches and jewelry and proclaims right goods at the right prices. Atkins the Jewelers opposite court house adds its own call to view offerings and a 58-tf marker.
Promote deposits with the Guernsey Building and Loan Co in Cambridge Ohio. Funds are secured by twice their value in real estate, per KE A Scott secretary. Safe returns encouraged by local financial institution.
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