Country Club Supper and Local Social News in Cambridge
Notices cover a country club supper hosted by Mrs. Fred L. Rosemond and Mrs. Cora Ewalt, Robins residents Van Swick and Ella Wooten’s quiet marriage, a 21st birthday invitation for Homer L. Reid, Love Reunion travel by John M. Amos and daughter, a young marriage in Cambridge by Rev. C. E. Sheppard, a sixth birthday thanks from Edward Wilkins, house party plans for Beulah Nott and Gladys Fordyce, and K G E picnic and Castle opening events at Epworth Park Bethesda along with church class entertaining and Sunshine M. E. social hours.
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Country Club
The
Fred L. Rosemond
Cora Ewalt
City of Misfortune Acapulco Wrecked by Mexican Earthquake
The article recounts Acapulco and Guerrero state calamities with the Feb 15 theater fire in Flores and recurring quakes. It notes Acapulco’s beauty and harbor rating, describes nearby towns Chilpancingo and Chilapa, and traces historical seismic damage and changing trade routes.
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Acapulco
Mexico
Flores
Guerrero
Chilpancingo
Chilapa
Agua Pulchra
Acapulco Harbor
Hundred Years of Peace Celebration Planned in Canada
An Ottawa based association proposes a national centennial event for the 1812 peace. Earl Grey and Sir Wilfrid Laurier have approved the plan which seeks funding from Dominion United States and provincial governments. The project aims to teach peace but will require more funds than the Quebec tercentenary.
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Ottawa
Canada
Earl Grey
Wilfrid Laurier
Dominion
United States
Quebec
Hollow Tree Telegraph Reveals Native Signal System
Captain Whiffen arrives in London after years in southeastern Colombia and reports a secret teleg raphy system used by local natives. Hollow trees of varying thickness produce high or low notes when struck, carrying messages up to forty miles. No code is used as words are inferred from musical notes.
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Whiffen
London
Colombia
Clergy Back Miners in Dickson City Picnic Address
John Mitchell spoke at a Dickson City picnic under Rev. Hugh Garaghty’s congregation on “Religion and Labor.” He credited clergy in the anthracite region for aiding miners in two major battles and warned detractors he would seek justice or public pillory them.
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Scranton
John Mitchell
Dickson City
Hugh Garaghty
Union
Bar of Justice
Lewis
Cement Demand for Panama Canal Work Ends in Millions
The Panama Canal project will require nearly a million tons of cement. Government ships will carry about 8,000 tons per voyage, and it will take roughly four years to deliver 4 800 000 barrels under the current shipment rate.
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Panama Canal
United States
The Fall And Satans Question From The Constitution
A quoted editorial fragment reflects on the idea that Satan was once an angel in heaven and fell due to inability to endure prosperity, illustrating a theological irony quoted from the Atlanta Constitution.
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Satan
Atlanta Constitution
Proper Course for Others Is Easy to Point Out
A concise commentary asserts it is simple to show others the correct path. It argues clear guidance comes from decisive insight and practical steps, urging readers to apply straightforward directions in daily life.
Few Strikers Return to Work at Fort William Dock
At Fort William Ontario on August 17 the Canadian Pacific dock sheds opened with only a few strikers seeking work. The work force totalled about 200 men including 200 strikebreakers from Montreal, and the number of strikers willing to work remained small.
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Fort William
Ont
Canadian Pacific
Montreal
Miss Marguerite Fay Guest of East Beatty Avenue Host
Miss Marguerite Fay of Washington DC and formerly of Cambridge is the guest of Miss Avattainey of East Beatty avenue authorities report.
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Marguerite Fay
Washington, D. C
Cambridge
Avattainey
East Beatty Avenue
Outing Return Recalls Lane Allen Moore Bradford Party
Dr. Wilbur Lane and family along with Mrs. John Allen, Helen Moore and Winans Bradford returned from their Buckeye wake outing.
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Wilbur Lane
John Allen
Helen Moore
Winans Bradford
Buckeye Wake
Death of Michael Morrissey Linked to Bank Failure Worries
Johnstown Pa August 17 worry over losses from a bank failure is tied to the death of Michael Morrissey of Cassandra. Morrissey sixty died at Memorial hospital after a court denied his claim to recover 3050 tied to a deposit in Gardner Morrow bank Hollidaysburg Blair county when it closed September 18 1906. He learned of the failure only last summer when trying to withdraw funds and found a clothing store instead.
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Johnstown
Michael Morrissey
Cassandra
Memorial Hospital
Morrissey
Gardner Morrow Bank
Hollidaysburg
Blair County
Japanese Ambassador May Join Mikado Cabinet
Seattle Aug 17 report says Baron Takahira ambassador to the United States will not return and will be made minister of foreign affairs by the Japanese government. Kosai Uchiida, ambassador to Austria, named as his successor. Takahira sails for Japan aboard the Tango.
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Mikado
Seattle
Wash
Baron Takahira
United States
Kosai Uchiida
Austria
Japan
Tango
Evolution of artillery and its many gun types across history
The article notes how artillery grew in use and speed, leading to smaller yet finer guns. It lists numerous historic cannon varieties such as culverins, bombards, sakers, falcons, robinets, and many others, illustrating the vast range devised over centuries.
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Gentleman's Magazine
Dinner Retort by Betsy Patterson to Colonel Dundas
At a Florence dinner a rich banker’s house, Colonel Dundas insulted Americans as vulgarians after which he escorted Mme. Bonaparte to the table. She replied that if Americans were descended from English, crude behavior was unsurprising and nothing to shock her.
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Florence
Earl of
Dundas
Mme. Bonaparte
Betsy Patterson
Basil Hall
America
Colonel Dundas
Greek man arrested for fatal shooting over ice cream dispute
Eber Lamie also known as Mike Stamos a Greek resident of Saginaw was arrested on charges connected to the killing of Frank W. Lind in Flint Michigan Lind was shot at Lambies tent restaurant during a dispute over payment for a dish of ice cream.
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Saginaw
Mich
Eber Lamie
Mike Stamos
Frank W. Lind
Flint
Lind
Lambie
Three Days' Convention of Old Time Telegraphers Opens
In Pittsburg August 17 the joint convention of the Old Time Telegraphers and Historical Association with the U S Military Telegraph Corps opens at Fort Pitt hotel. The three day program includes automobile tours dinners and a banquet. Attendees include General Thomas T Eckert A B Chandler Charles A Tinker D Homer Bates and Mr Carnegie who funds the entertainment and sends a letter of encouragement from Scotland.
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Pittsburg
Old Time Telegraphers’ and Historical Association
United States Military Telegraph Corps
Fort Pitt
Thomas T. Eckert
Western Union Telegraph Company
A. B. Chandler
Postal Telegraph
Charles A. Tinker
New York
D. Homer Bates
The
Postal Telegraph Company
Carnegie
Scotland
Fireman's Heroic Act Saves Children From Death
In Wellston Ohio on August 17 Charlies Carpenter a fireman aboard an 8 Detroit Toledo and Ironton switch engine leaped onto the running board and with a daring lean caught two children playing on the track in his arms preventing a tragedy.
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Wellston, O
Charlies Carpenter
Detroit
Toledo
Ironton
Carpenter
Spokane Reservation Drawing Winners Highlighted
Spokane reservation drawing lists multiple high number winners including No. 34 David F. B. Gorman of La Jose Pennsylvania and No. 44 Etta Rose Hamilton Ohio, among the top winners announced in Coeur D Alene Idaho on August 17.
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Spokane Reservation
Coeur D'Alene
Ida
David FB. Gorman
la Jose
Etta Rose
Hamilton
John Ware Visits Relatives in Zanesville
John Ware was the guest of relatives in Zanesville over Sunday.
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Zanesville
Reverend W. A. Chalfant Visits City in Tuesday Morning
Byesville preacher Reverend W. A. Chalfant arrived in the city Tuesday morning for a scheduled visit and meetings.
Cambridge Eagles Lodge Meeting Notice
All members of the Cambridge Eagles are requested to be present at the lodge meeting Wednesday evening of this week for business of importance followed by a banquet. R. H. Galloway.
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Cambridge Eagles
R. H. Galloway
Antrim man Thomas McBride in the city on business
Thomas McBride of Antrim was in the city on business this afternoon, continuing his day with civic errands and meetings.
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Thomas McBride
Antrim
Attorney John F Stockdale in Columbus on legal business
Attorney John F Stockdale arrived in Columbus Tuesday afternoon for legal business.
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John F. Stockdale
Columbus
Bricks for sale by George Allshouse at Water Street
A notice announces immediate sale of a large quantity of bricks. Potential buyers are directed to contact George Allshouse at 501 Water Street for inquiries.
Wesley Bair Visits Washington Township Business City
Wesley Bair of Washington Township was in the city on business Tuesday afternoon.
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Wesley Bair
Washington Township
Parish and Blackstone Hosts Ring Visit in Scio
Mr and Mrs Frank Parish of Scio are guests of Mr and Mrs W E Blackstone on East Gomber avenue as a social visit.
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Frank Parish
Scio
W. E. Blackstone
East Gomber Avenue
Siens Returns From Columbus as District Inspector
Milton H. Siens, newly appointed District Workshop and Factory Inspector, arrived back Tuesday morning from Columbus.
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Milton H. Siens
Columbus
Burke Travels from Wheeling B&O Agent Visits City
T. C. Burke, traveling passenger agent for the Baltimore and Ohio Railway with Wheeling, West Virginia headquarters, spent Tuesday afternoon in the city on business.
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T. C. Burke
B. & O. Road
Wheeling
W. Va
Mrs. Alice Record Visits Abbreviated for Pennsylvania Return
Mrs. Alice Record of Pennsylvania who has been visiting relatives and friends here will return home on Tuesday evening.
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Alice Record
Pennsylvania
Pickett to Return Home Wednesday Morning
A. Pickett formerly of this city now living in Cincinnati has been visiting his mother on West Steubenville avenue and will return home Wednesday morning.
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A. Pickett
Cincinnati
West Steubenville Avenue
Guernsey County Commission Opens Bids for Three Bridges
The Guernsey County Commissioners met this afternoon and opened bids for three bridge projects while approving routine bills.
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Guernsey
Dr Fred Harrison Visits Mother in Mt Pleasant
Dr. Fred Harrison of West Wheeling avenue traveled to Mt. Pleasant on Tuesday morning to see his mother who has resided there for some time. He plans to return home with his wife Wednesday.
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Fred Harrison
West Wheeling Avenue
Mt. Pleasant
For Rent Listings at Fourth Street and North Fourth
Four rooms at corner of Fourth and Steubenville plus seven rooms and a double hall at 136 North Fourth. Inquiries at Did's Market 531 Wheeling Avenue 96-3.
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Fourth and
Steubenville
North Fourth
Wheeling Avenue
Wanted Woman Janitor for Orpheum or Colonial Theater
A classified notice seeks a woman janitor for theater work at either the Orpheum or Colonial theater location. Applicants should respond to the listed contact for employment.
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Orpheum
Colonial Theater
For Sale Good five room house and barn
Free for immediate sale a five room house with a well and cistern and a large slate roof barn. Cheap if sold at once. Inquire No 888 North Fifth street. Price implied as 96 with tax or time note.
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North Fifth Street
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Buryevich
Guna Pd Wilton
Odelor
Home Fisone
van Swick
Ella Wooten
Robins, O
Justice of the Peace
R. W. Lindsey
Robins
Laura L. Reid
Quaker City
R.D. No. 3
Homer L. Reid
John M. Amos
Kate Barker
New Athens
Harrison County
Old Love Family
Amon
Young Clark
W. Young
Pauline Clark
Caridge
C. E. Sheppard
Edward Wilkins
Beckett Avenue
Beulah Nott
Gladys Fordyce
Mildred Scott
Epworth Park
Bethesda
Ohio
Louis B. Houck
Mt. Vernon
F. J. Kron
U. P. Church
North Seventh Street
Sunshine
M. E. Church
Gertrude Perry
Brown's Heights
Hollow Tree Telegraph
Explorer
Mitchell
China
Haveland
Hood Bros. Dept
Wheeling Ave
W. A. Chalfant
Byesville
City
Long’s Department Store
George Allshouse
Water Street
Sarchet
Public Square
North Ninth Street
Orpheum Theatre
Miss Vernon
Mr. Harris
Jolly Sports
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