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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1907
Page
5
The article lists full moon and new moon times along with first quarter and last quarter phases. It notes full moon at 9 1:36, new moon at 7:16, first quarter at 4:05 and third quarter at 0.28 16 p.m. The schedule also shows quarter at 8 p.m. and 0.28 for Dovarcer.
Fire at the Little Kate Coal Mine near Byesville destroyed engines and boiler rooms about 2 30 this morning. The blaze consumed all stored machinery tools and contents. Loss estimated between 15 20 thousand dollars with three hundred fifty miners left idle until replacement engines boilers arrive.
James F. Gillespie a respected Jefferson township farmer died suddenly in his stable Friday at 11 45 am from heart trouble. He had been ill ten days but seemed well at dinner and collapsed while readying the horse. He was born March 11 1850 and married Maggie Lawrence of Cambridge. He leaves a son and daughter of his late sister and several siblings. Funeral Monday at 10 am at the North Salem U P church with Rev J S McMunn officiating. Interment in McCleary cemetery.
Mrs. S. D. Garber and daughter of Hast Steubenville left this morning for an extended visit with relatives in Kansasity. P. E. Hoopman with his mother Mrs. M. E. Hoopman of Byesville and Mrs. E. Johnson of Pleasant City were in Cambridge and left on the B and O. line for visits with relatives in Bunker Hill Aberline and other points in Kansas.
A Cambridge Ohio letter argues that buyers settle for bone in meat or cheap paint quotes. It uses a cost example to show experience teaches high prices, urging sellers to give customers what they insist on purchasing despite higher value.
Neighbors near Squire William Eagleton, five miles east of town, hosted a birthday celebration on August 14 for his 84th year. Family ties spread to Amanda Mawher Jefferson County, Mack Eagleton near town, F Eagleton Denver, and others. The day featured a large dinner, presents, and the Squire’s cheerful, youthful spirit remained central to the gathering.
North Salem Ira Lloyd and family visited her Watters relatives near Guernsey last Sunday. Mrs Jasper Forney of Cambridge visited her parents Mathews on Thursday and Friday. Anna Mathews accompanied her sister home. E K McKim of Cambridge visited friends here recently. Sam Smith and wife of Dennison visited his Perry Smith parents last week. F L Mathews at home sick. F A McKim and wife visited Wm Wilson of Birds Run RD 1 Friday to Monday. G W Kirkman and wife attended court and visited Cambridge friends.
The Icelandic government has finally decided to build a 45 mile railroad through a fertile region. A similar plan by an American years ago fell through. Also noted is a medical pitch for Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters claiming cure for digestive issues and varied ailments.
Mrs BE G Ahuddell left this morning to visit relatives in Fairview. She will be away for several days.
An original widow's pension of $8.00 per month was granted to Mrs. Mary E. Stewart of Pleasant City. The application was filed July 22 with proofs, noted as quick work. Attorney A. Weedon represented the case.
The complete official program for the Pennyroyal reunion at Gardiner's Grove Guernsey County lists speakers and music on August 28 and 29 with figures including S. M. Johnson J. H. McClenahan Roscoe R. Robinson and Gen J W ONeill. Notable addresses cover veterans officers ministers and local dignitaries with the Hawkins Saxophone Quintette providing musical interludes. The roster includes officers of the reunion and a long memorial roll of local residents and supporters.
Peter Shively near Claysville received a letter from Henry KE Rider of Speers Pa asking for help locating Jacob Stillwell who once lived in this city as a coal miner. Rider notes James Stillwell, Jacob’s brother, died at Speers on March 3 1907 and left an estate to be divided among the siblings. Rider is administrator and requests any information be sent to him.
A Cambridge Labor Day event invites all to a free day with a grand street parade, bands, and speakers. A basket picnic, evening band concert, and monster fireworks display are included. good order will be maintained. Committee chair W L Blackburn urges attendance.
An 19th century advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio as a constitutional treatment for catarrh. It claims internal dosing and direct action on blood and mucous surfaces, offering one hundred dollars for any failure and urging readers to request circulars and testimonials.
Manager Frye has arranged a two game Labor Day double header against the last Dennison team at Electric Park. Dennison beat the locals 4 to 2 there recently and expects a repeat. Umpire Smith, ex Kittie league official, will umpire both games. Captain Kennedy praises Smith as among the best. First game at 10 30, second at 3 in the afternoon.
Mrs E C Hagan of New Castle Pennsylvania visits Mrs CO E Grandstaff and family on Madison avenue South Cambridge as guests in a local social note.
The date for the Gibson family reunion has been changed and a fixed date will be announced when determined.
Hattie Brown as administrator sues The Wills Creek Coal Co for 810000 with J H Mackey as plaintiff attorney. Alimony petition in Miller vs Miller cites extreme cruelty. Edward Warner vs Ada Warner ends in divorce with grounds of gross neglect and costs and alimony on plaintiff. Leave to plead extended to Sept 14 1907. Marriage licenses issued for Orin W Walters and Ava S Heskett. Real estate transfers include Jane Oliver to Saml Oliver 100 acre farm for 2000 and J P Gibson to Margaret Wiggins lot for 1000. County commissioners grant drainage ditch petition near Derwent and set next meeting for survey report.
James H. Atkins of 1027 Wheeling avenue offers cash for hides and claims the high market price. He is the successor to W. M. Style and advertises Aug 15 special. Prof. J. G. Black of Wooster University visited Cambridge friends and attended the Eagleson-Robedwing wedding in Guernsey county, touring his old home and relatives.
Notice announces an examination of teachers for city schools in the central school building on Saturday August 31 1907 starting at 8 30 a m. Vouchers of good moral character required of all applicants. By order of the City Board of School Examiners W T Young Clerk.
Franklin College in New Athens Ohio begins its 83rd year on Tuesday September 17 offering earthful elevations surroundings new rooms and best advantages for young men and women at the lowest expense. For information address the President. July 11low.
Notices announce Dr N M DeWees physician and surgeon residing at 1017 Wheeling Avenue with home phone listed. dating shows August 15 as the fourth week and a mark D3t.
Mr and Mrs Jacob Nicholson of Derwent will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary in the J P Miley grove near Hartford on September 2 inviting all relatives neighbors friends and acquaintances to attend.
For sale Muskingum County farms and Zanesville homes including building lots and business properties. Listings by application. Bargains in non tax able city and county bonds. Government bonds accepted in exchange. Contact Hoskinson at 47 North 4th Street, Zanesville.
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