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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1909
Page
8
John Murphy, a Tremont City area farmer, was wounded when Creighton Strambaugh, fearing an explosion, shot him after Murphy threatened to blow up the house following a domestic dispute. Murphy, who had learned his wife fled to her brother’s home, may recover.
Frank K. Hiller told police he obtained about $7,000 on worthless checks in New York Rochester Atlantic City and other eastern cities. He failed to flee after presenting a $10 check at a St. Louis department store and claimed his father was a wealthy Little Rock manufacturer.
A series of gatherings fill the week from Mrs J R Boyce of East Beatty avenue hosting a dining party with notable guests including Mrs J H Slater and Rev C C Slater. Neighborhood clubs meet, picnics and dances are planned with local residents and visitors from Ashland and Newcomerstown taking part.
Miss Nellie McCormick and Mrs Carl Ryan with son Carl have returned home after a short visit with friends in Marietta.
Mrs. E. B. Frisbee and son Glenn of London Canada and Mrs. E. A. Frisbee of Cumberland Ohio visited Mr. O. B. Frisbee and family north of town.
Miss Helen Edgar daughter of Reverend T D Edgar of Wilkinsburg Pennsylvania is a guest at the home of Mr and Mrs C C Craig on North Eighth street and at other friends.
The Kaiser Wilhelm I draws nearer to its New York pier and anticipation grows for Mr. Harriman to land today. Public interest centers on his health and whether he will resume leadership of his business interests. Wall Street expresses disappointment that his absence abroad delays decisive action.
Toledo August 24 Mayor Brand Whitlock was nominated for a third term at the head of a full city ticket by independents in convention. Whitlock, an author and lecturer, is seen as the political successor to the late Golden Rule Mayor Samuel M. Jones, whose campaigns spawned the independent voters movement in Toledo.
Rear Admiral C S Sperry will retire September 3 after leading the Atlantic battleship fleet from San Francisco to the Philippines and through the Suez Canal to Hampton Roads. He will be 62 years old at retirement.
All sizes stone crocks and Star Rubbers offered. The 5c size now three dozen for 10c and the 8c size five dozen for 5c each. Special enamel ware deals include a 6 quart preserving kettle triple coated on steel white lined at 29c each. Numerous other enamel ware specials available during the sale.
Judge Burdette grants injunction blocking enforcement of the two cent fare law. The court rules the statute unconstitutional and confiscatory on its face and orders Norfolk and Western to issue three cent fare coupons for excess over two cents per mile pending the state supreme court test case.
Chinese students from colleges nationwide gather at Hamilton in Utica to attend a conference of the Chinese students alliance hosted by Colgate University. The meeting runs through the week and aims to foster acquaintance and plan work for their return to China.
More than 1,500 towns and villages in Germany still own common food, shielding residents from rates and taxes since medieval times. About 500 of these communities gain such rental income that they can also distribute a New Year bonus of 25 to 100 dollars to every citizen from surplus revenue.
Too Late To Classify. FOR RENT Six room house all modern conveniences bath pantry cellar Inquire at 137 South Twelfth street 02 31 WANTED Stenographer Experience speed and accuracy required Permanent position Good salary Applications treated confidentially Address The Meek Company Coshocton Ohio 02 3t FOR RENT Two furnished front rooms with or without board In quire at 411 North Sixth street 02 3t FOUND Door key Owner can re cover by calling at Jeffersonian office and paying for this notice FOR SALE A 30 folding bed A bargain is sold this week Inquire at 556 corner Wheeling avenue and Sixth street 102 81 Lost OR STRAYED 3 jersey heifers from pasture 3 miles south of Cambridge 1 black and white 1 brown 1 yellow Anyone having knowledge of them notify Watt Hutchison Cambridge 02 3t
Wanted a clerk with experience for McMullen's restaurant. Adda and Irma Bowles of Shady Side are home for a couple of weeks' vacation.
Renting a furnished room with a private bath and telephone privilege. Inquiries at No 109 South Twelfth street or call home phone 3842. Advert indicates 28t.
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