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Newspaper

Cambridge Jeffersonian

Location

Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1909

Page

8

Celebrate Sixty-fourth Birthday At North Fifth Street Home

The Erven children hosted a six o'clock dinner for their father George Erven at his North Fifth street home. Guests from nearby towns joined the celebration with gifts including a suit of black clothes. A decorative dining room featured ferns.

George Erven North Fifth Street Lee Geo. Williams Harold Silas Denny Paul and Evelyn Ernest Erven George Erven, Jr Forol Erven Frank Allshouse Will Dithridge Zanesville M. L. Fisher Jack Brislen Marietta

Social at Miss Coloma McNeeley’s North Eighth Street home

Miss Coloma E McNeeley hosts an evening gathering with a six o'clock dinner at her North Eighth Street residence in honor of Miss Minnie Speck and Miss Besse Black of Uhrichs Wille. Five covers are set for the meal.

Coloma E. McNeeley North Eighth Street Minnie Speck Besse Black Uhrichs- Wille

Orpheum Show Draws Record Crowds With Variety

The Orpheum screens a popular lineup including Mephisto and the Maiden and In the Days of Witchcraft with other features. Evening showtimes are at 7 15 and 8 30, with Miss Vernon and Mr Harris performing an illustrated song and a Dixie Dan act.

Orpheum Mephisto The Miss Vernon Dixie Dan Mr. Harris

West Named Assistant Fire Marshal at $1000 Salary

R H West of Wellsville was appointed assistant fire marshal in Columbus Ohio today with a salary of one thousand dollars per year.

Columbus Ohio R. H. West Wellsville

Strike On At Gar Mill Continues After Sudden Work Stop

At Cambridge plant of Interstate Iron and Steel Co. workers halted rolls at 6 a m amid wage scale agitation with Amalgamated Association leaders visiting to negotiate. Company says it pays above rival mills and can meet urgent orders while considering a wage scale aligned with others.

Interstate Cambridge Interstate Iron & Steel Co Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers Messrs. McArdle and Jones Amalgamated Association

Will Make Third Attempt for Oil Wells North of City

Contractor McFarland leads crew Dolph Mc Farland Clarence Cropper Al Baker and George Kennon to drill Peoli Oil and Gas Co. third well after two failed attempts with tools lost or stuck. The firm targets a site within ten feet of the prior holes amid promising territory in the state's oil industry.

McFarland Peoli Oil and Gas Co Dolph McFarland Clarence Cropper al Baker George Kennon Peak Oil and Gas Co

Protest Against Autos Use by Government Officials

Washington August 3. Mr Sims denounces government officials' private auto provision during urgent deficiency appropriation bill debate. He calls it an outrage while widows' pensions and clerk salaries are cut. He condemns the "aping of royalty" and questions the speaker's desire for an automobile after thirty five years of service.

Washington Sims House

Revolver Stolen From Jerome’s Apartments Linked to Stanford White Killing

District Attorney Jerome says the revolver used to kill Stanford White has been missing for nearly a year after his apartments were robbed. He declined to detail the burglary and has not found any clues to the thief.

Stanford White Jerome New York Harry Thaw

Hudson and Manhattan opens extension to Jersey City

The Hudson and Manhattan Railroad extends service from Manhattan to the Erie Railroad Station in Jersey City opening another tunnel to public traffic.

New York Hudson and Manhattan Railroad Company Manhattan Erie Railroad Jersey City

Palmer Pardoned By Taft After Bank Misuse Conviction

President Taft granted a full pardon to Manning C. Palmer former president of the American Exchange National Bank of Syracuse New York. Palmer was convicted of misappropriation of bank funds and sentenced to five years in prison.

Palmer Washington Taft Manning C. Palmer American Exchange ‘National Bank of Syracuse

Vulture and Rattler Battle in Cocopah Mountains

In the Cocopah mountains of Lower California a California vulture and a five foot rattlesnake fought early morning. The vulture seized the snake behind the head and attempted ascent while the serpent struck at the feathers. The vulture released and dropped, then the bird caught the snake midair and killed it before consuming the meal on a mountain peak.

California Cocopah

A M E Church Notes Sunday School Rally and Club Activities

A Sunday School Rally opened with two clubs the White Rose led by Esther Knox and the Red Rose led by Grace Pinkett. Events include a War of the Roses entertainment and a prize for the top collection. Also announced are a lawn fete by the Married Ladies' Club at Nancy Dickens home, a Young Folks social, a Mite Missionary Society meeting, an official board gathering, and a Wednesday prayer meeting led by Mary Singer and George Ransom with all invited.

Esther Knox Grace Pinkett Nancy Dicken Nancy Dickens Ella Quarles Sarah Brady Young Folks’ Club Anna Carnes Mary Singer Mite Missionary Society George Ransom

Steel Prices Raised by United States Steel Corp

The United States Steel Corporation increased the prices of steel bars angles plates and beams by 1 dollar per ton. This move puts its quotations on parity with independent companies two weeks earlier.

Steel Corporation New York United States Steel Corporation

Champion Piano Pouncer Beats Longtime World Record

Charles Wright of Battle Creek set a new world mark by playing piano for twenty seven hours and forty five minutes in a Battle Creek theater surpassing J M Waterbury of New York. Wright collapsed from exhaustion after the feat and received care at a sanatorium with staff aiding him and providing nourishment by straw.

Michigan Waterbury J. M. Waterbury New York Battle Creek Mich Charles Wright Wright

Evil in Rats and Big Hats Debate by Chicago Educator

Miss Gertrude Dudley of Chicago names pompadours false hair rats and large hats as harmful to health. She asserts false hair and hats restrict blood flow to the brain and chest, suggesting proper breathing and no hats as the cure to baldness risk.

Gertrude Dudley Chicago University of Chicago Miss Dudley

The Distinguished Guest In Commercy Mess

Captain Raabe a tall middle aged cavalry officer with harsh wit and blunt speech belittled a humble guest at the Commercy officers mess. He later toasted the executioner of Commercy after dinner to the astonishment of his comrades.

Raabe Sixth Lancers Commercy Captain Raabe

Anecdote of Cardboard Weight Trick in Liverpool Hop

In the Hop music hall a troupe of acrobats staged a weight lifting act. A mischief maker swapped a 56 pound weight for cardboard, causing the lifter to drop it and momentarily lose sight in one eye. He then pressed on, tossing three flip flaps with the dummy weight to a roar of applause as the greatest feat ever witnessed.

Liverpool

Two Furnished Front Rooms for Rent at Mahaffey Ave

Two furnished front rooms available for light housekeeping at 220 Mahaffey avenue, next door to the M. K. parsonage. Contact for details.

Mahaffey Avenue M. Kk

A Street Car Conversation About Home and Laundry Advice

A narrator mentions a letter from Yes, Ma, asking to come home with the children for a month. The speaker praises Ma as the best washer, notes her linen whiteness, and jokes about the color of their lingerie. The piece ends with a prompt to read Potter's advertisement.

All Cream Ice Cream by United Dairy Co Impresses Critics

The United Dairy Company promotes its All Cream Ice Cream as a standout product with a strong reputation. It invites consumers to try the ice cream to experience its reputed richness and quality.

United Dairy Company

Governor asks war department for Ohio battleship figurehead

Columbus Ohio August governor Hereck stated he would request the war department to provide the figurehead from the battleship Ohio to be displayed in the state.

Columbus Hereck War Department Ohio

Old Lady’s Rail Journey Ends In Pigeonhole Confusion

In London Answers a stout old woman complains at a station when a porter directs her to the looking office through a pigeonhole. She rages that she cannot fit through and calls him an idiot. In Cincinnati a local option vote in Delhi favors keeping saloons by ten votes.

London Delhi Cincinnati

Craig's Sale Ends With Special Value Offers

The notice notes the final week of Craig's sale featuring special value offers. A quoted price line shows eight dollars and three items or tiers, signaling a discount period ending soon.

All Cream Ice Cream Sold by United Dairy Co

The United Dairy Company offers its All Cream ice cream for families seeking a rich dessert option.

County official heads to Barberton on business trip

County Commissioner James Orr of Byesville left this morning on a business trip to Barberton, Ohio. A new case in common pleas court involves The Puritan Coal Co. versus Red Oak Coal Co. and J. R. McBurney. money only. Wells and Carnes for plaintiffs.

James Orr Byesville Barberton Ohio Common Pleas The Puritan Coal Co Red Oak Coal Co J. R. McBurney Wells and Carnes

Ladies Aid Society to Meet at Mrs Smith Home

The Ladies Aid Society of the Christian church will meet with Mrs. D W Smith in the Glass Plant Addition Thursday at 1 30 PM The Bible Searchers will meet with Miss Beulah Rucker at 343 Steubenville Avenue Friday evening August 6.

Ladies’“Aid Society of the Christian Church D. W. Smith Glass Plant Addition Bible Searchers Beulah Rucker Steubenville Avenue

Funeral of Richard Diss Killed in Ohio Mine Accident

Funeral services for Richard Diss who died from a fall of coal and slate in Ohio Mine No. 2 near Byesville were held Monday afternoon. The remains were brought to the city for interment in Northwood cemetery.

Richard Diss Ohio Byesville Northwood

Cambridge Chapter No. 63 R. A. M. Convocation Tonight

A stated convocation of Cambridge Chapter No. 63 Royal Arch Masons is planned tonight at 7:30. Members are urged to attend.

Cambridge

Craig's Sale Offers 24 Inch Embroidery Flouncing

Craig's advertises 24 inch Embroidery Flouncing priced at 25 cents per yard with a quick sale pitch and availability details for customers seeking decorative trim.

Craig

Craig's Sale Brings 9x12 Brussels Bugs Lot

One lot of 9 by 12 Brussels Bugs valued at 25.00 is offered for 19.00 in Craig's sale.

Craig

United Dairy Company Claims Ice Cream Is All Cream

A market note asserts United Dairy Company's ice cream is truly all cream, countering competitors' versions. The claim highlights product purity and branding in a labeled statement.

Saml Richardson Visits Cousin Geo Butts On North Second

Saml Richardson of Oklahoma visited his cousin Geo Butts and family on North Second Street over Monday.

Saml. Richardson Oklahoma Geo. Butts North Second Street

Pittsburg Leader Talks With Interstate Steel Staff

President P. J. McArdle of the A. A. I. S. & T. W. with Pittsburg HQs visited the city Monday and conferred with employees of the Interstate Iron & Steel Co. about ongoing affairs.

P. J. McArdle Pittsburg Interstate Iron & Steel Co

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