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Cambridge Jeffersonian

Location

Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1908

Page

3

Obituary of Jennie Miller Mack of Antrim Ohio

Jennie Miller Mack born near Antrim Ohio April 5 1872 died July 29 1908 in her 86th year after lung disease. She joined the United Presbyterian church at age 12 and served as Supt of Sabbath school and treasurer. She taught in Oakdale and Pine Grove schools in 1893 94. She married John A Mack November 1 1900 and left three children Everett Miller Roger Temple and Florence Pearl. Her funeral July 31 at the Antrim U P church was attended by four pastors and many friends. her last words to her father and mother were pray for the end I want to meet Jesus.

Jennie Miller Mack Antrim United Presbyterian Church of Antrim Oakdale Pine Grove John A. Mack Everett Miller Roger Temple Florence Pearl James Martha Temple Miller Jesus U. P Wishart St. Louis Mo Aiken Roney’s Point

Death of Maggie Bevis 1879 1908 Cambridge Ohio

Maggie Bevis born January 8 1879 died July 28 1908 at 29 in Cambridge Ohio. Daughter of Alva and Marie Bevis she moved from Claysville to Cambridge with family. She united with the Methodist Episcopal church in Claysville and later with the Cambridge church and was active and devout. Interment in Mt Zion cemetery. Her death saddens family church and community.

Maggie Bevis Alva Marie Bevis Wim Clara Wilson Lizzie Ryne Mary Beech Cambridge Lucinda Pattison Claysville Ohio Methodist Episcopal Church of T. K. McKay Methodist Church of Edwin A. Jester Mt. Zion

Marriage Licenses Issued for Local Couples

Marriage licenses issued to G. T. Harding of Cannonsburg and Ella M. Colvin of North Salem with Walter Bell Esq as officiating justice of the peace. Also licenses to David Illiams of Birds Run and Mrs Margaret E. Wiggins of Cambridge.

G. T. Harding Cannonsburg Ella M. Colvin North Salem Walter Bell, Esq David Illiams Birds Run Margaret E. Wiggins Cambridge

Springfield trio attends funeral and travels through Texas

Mrs Ida Theiss and Mrs Clarence Waller attended the funeral of Mr Jacob Theiss in Lower Salem Washington county and returned today to Springfield Ohio. Theiss party report Carson from New Orleans and note travels to El Campo Texas with relatives. Senator Mahaffey misses Cedar Point reunion and hopes for reelection. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Samuel I Porter of Coshocton Avenue South Cambridge on August 6. Picnicers fear poison ivy resurfaces after intrusion.

Ida Theiss Clarence Waller Jacob Theiss Lower Salem Washington County Springfield Ohio Samuel I. Porter Coshocton Avenue South Cambridge

Landon Heskett Ill at Home on North Third Street

Landon Heskett is reported very ill at his residence on North Third Street. Local update provides no further medical details or officials involved.

Landon Heskett North Third Street

Institute Draws Near Close With Addresses and Resolutions

The Guernsey County Teachers Institute closes after a full day of talks on history and literature. Prof Mackenzie and Prof Martz spoke on state sovereignty Shakespeare Lear and writing with resolutions praising Supt Humphreys Dr McKenzie and others and supporting higher teacher standards.

Prof. Mackenzie Supt Humphreys Guernsey Union Cash C. L. Martz Ohio University Mackenzie Alta Stewart Supt. Humphreys Guernsey County Ohio McKenzie Miss Shipman LaChat Miss Stone Ohio School Improvement Federation Ohio General Assembly W. C. Moore F. A. Bonnell R. J. Leonard

Committee report on treasury receipts and adjournment

The executive committee reported funds drawn from the treasury amounting to 288.24 for fees collected 32.00 and 34.49 not returned to the treasury adjournment noted.

Treasury

Meek and Miss Dennis Wed in Silent Cambridge Nuptials

H. H. Meek, prominent Cambridge coal operator, and Miss Carrie Dennis married quietly at Rev. W. A. Chalfant’s Byesville home on Thursday night. They secured a license in Cambridge, traveled by streetcar, and plan an extended Great Lakes tour before settling at 435 North Eighth Street.

H. H. Meek Carrie Dennis W. A. Chalfant Byesville Meek Rev. Chalfant Cambridge Newark Buckeye Lake Columbus Great Lakes 435 North Eighth Street Guernsey Valley Central Coal Co Central National Bank Harvey Dennis North Fifth Steret

Missing money found after postmaster home search

After a careful hunt with Oliver bloodhounds, a $27 money box missing from Postmaster J. P. Stranathan's Pleasant City home was found by his daughter in a clothes press. The postmaster recalled placing the box on the dresser with another box and his revolver but cannot explain its appearance on the shelf. The trail of the hounds likely unrelated. Jerry Smith of Byesville was in the city on business. Harrison county hosts three Cha taquas this summer Cadiz Scio and Freeport.

J. P. Stranathan Pleasant City Oliver

Birth Announcement for Weaver Child at Gibson's Station

A son was born to Mr and Mrs Edwin Weaver of Gibson's Station on Wednesday August 5. There will be no meeting of Path Finders Lodge No 32 this evening due to Chautauqua events.

Edwin Weaver Gibson's Station Pathfinders’ Lodge

Local residents visit relatives and tour nearby towns

Miss Ercel Maple of Wall Avenue visits cousin John Lawrence and family near Byesville. Charles Bonnell and Wilbur Dehart were in Senecaville Hartford Pleasant City Derwent and Byesville on business yesterday.

Ercel Maple Wall Avenue John Lawrence and Byesville Charles Bonnell Wilbur Dehart Senecaville Hartford Pleasant City Derwent

George Nichols Dies After Mine Accident

George Nichols a machine operator at Puritan Mine No 2 Puritan Coal Co died from injuries after a slate and coal fall Thursday at about 9 am He lived in Byesville with his wife and two children His brother in law Clarence Murphy learned of the death Services will be held at the Nichols family home in Byesville on Sunday.

George Nichols Puritan Puritan Coal Co Byesville Mr. Nichols Clarence Murphy Nichols

Lifeless Body of Concord Citizen

James Lorimer a prominent eastern Muskingum county resident attempted suicide fearing state asylum and was found dead in a stable near New Concord. Coroner notes stroke of apoplexy induced by excitement. he was 74, survived by wife and several children, long linked to First U P church and respected for generous character.

James Lorimer Muskingum County New Concord Higgins County Antrim Ireland Rich Hill Township Anna Forsythe David Forsythe Lorimer H. F. Lorimer Chillicothe F. P. Hastings Cedarville J. C. Campbell L. J. Lorimer Margaret Mary Etha Thad W. Lorimer S. H. Lorimer Rix Mills First U. P. Church

Mrs Stella Stirling Guests With Grace Speer

Mrs Stella Stirling and her daughters from Zanesville are visiting Grace Speer on North Third Street for a stay as guests.

Stella Stirling Zanesville Grace Speer North Third Street

Social Notes of Local Visits and Guests

Rey and Mrs. R. Bigger of Massillon visit Mrs. Mary Clark on Gaston avenue. Miss Alice Holden of White Plains New York guests Miss Claire Booth on East Steubenville avenue.

Alice Holden White Plains N. Y Claire Booth East Steubenville Avenue

Mrs Lois Denny Returns Home From Visit

Miss Lois Denny who has been visiting Miss Alice Bailey for the past month returned to her home in Barnesville today.

Lois Denny Alice Bailey Barnesville

Sanitary Policeman Recommended by Health Officer

The Board of Health met in the Mayor's office as Dr. W. T. Ramsey presented June and July findings. He urged hiring a Sanitary Policeman to assist the Health Officer though no action was taken. The June report shows births and deaths, disease cases, quarantines, sewer work, and animal burials. July details similar items including tuberculosis, typhoid, and other infections.

Board of Health W. T. Ramsey

Fire Destroys Eaton Stable on East Gaston Avenue

The two story frame stable owned by Phillip Eaton on East Gaston Avenue was destroyed by fire Friday around 11 am. Mrs. Dode Duff and Mrs. Eaton tried to save belongings before neighbors John Stewart and others helped remove a carriage. Loss estimated near 400 dollars with 150 dollars insured. fire crews Nose Cos. Nos. 1 and 2 could not save the building.

Phillip Eaton Gaston Avenue Dode Duff Eaton Mrs. Eaton Mr. Eaton

Reunion 10 to be held at Toledo during encampment

The Ohio Cavalry Brigade will hold a reunion in Toledo on September 1 during the national encampment. The brigade includes the First, Third and Fourth O C Second Kentucky and the Chicago Board of Trade Battery. Many members of the First O C are from Guernsey county. This may be the last reunion of survivors who fought in the Army of the Cumberland.

Ohio Cavalry Toledo O. C Kentucky Chicago Board of Trade Guernsey County

Peculiar Form of Reprieve Granted in Ohio Case

Governor Harris granted a peculiar reprieve to Edward Allen of Guernsey county who had been convicted of cutting with intent to kill and given an indeterminate sentence to Mansfield reformatory. The reprieve extends to November 9, the circuit court meeting date at Cambridge, while attorney N H Barber represents Allen, who is 18 years old.

Columbus, O Harris Edward Allen Guernsey County Allen State Reformatory Mansfield Circuit Court Reformatory Cambridge N. H. Barber

Nicholson Sprawls Ankle After Club Car Incident

Mrs S W Nicholson of West Wheeling avenue sprained her ankle last evening when leaping from an automobile after leaving the Country Club. The party, including Mrs Charles Mast and Mrs A J Bennett, were returning from the club grounds when an explosion covered them in grease. Arthur McNees, a B&O operator, returned to work after a ten day vacation. John Peyton came back from Buckeye Lake after attending Zanesville Lodge Elks outing.

S. W. Nicholson West Wheeling Avenue John Peyton Buckeye Lake Zanesville

Clarence Hyde Visits Parents in Pittsburg

Clarence Hyde of Pittsburg visits his parents Mr and Mrs Isaac Hyde on North Tenth Street. He has returned from an extended pleasure trip through the Rocky mountains visiting several western cities and points of interest and will return to Pittsburg Sunday night.

Clarence Hyde Pittsburg Isaac Hyde North Tenth Street Mr. Hyde Rocky Mountains

Guernsey County Road Vacation Petition Filed

Petitions to Guernsey county commissioners seek vacation of a county road in Oxford township. The route starts near J. H. McClenahan's residence and runs east to the Fairview and Londonderry road, flagged by stakes A and B, noting the road is now unused due to a better route and its hilly, poorly maintained nature. Principal petitioner is J. H. McClenahan, dated July 29, 1908.

Guernsey County Ohio J. H. McClenahan J. H. McClenaham John W. Turkle

Senator Atwell Defeated. Marshall Nominated For Senator

In Zanesville on August 7 Senator W. L. Atwell of Johnstown was ousted at the senatorial convention. Prof. C. J. Marshall of New Concord was named as the replacement. Atwell carried Licking and Delaware counties with 43 votes. Marshall won Muskingum and Perry counties with 50 votes.

Zanesville W. L. Atwell Johnstown Licking County C. J. Marshall New Concord Muskingums County Licking Delaware Atwell Muskingum Perry Marshall

First Ohio Cavalry Reunion Set for Zanesville Dates

The annual reunion of the First Ohio Cavalry will be held in Zanesville on August 19 and 20, commemorating Chickamauga days.

First Ohio Cavalry Zanesville Chickamauga

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