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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1909
Page
4
The Weekly Jeffersonian offers 1 year 5.00 six months 2.50 and 3 months 1.25. The Daily Jeffersonian is on sale at the News Depot in the Woodworth Building Wheeling Avenue. Mail subscriptions must be prepaid and will not continue beyond paid time. Delivery in Cambridge costs 10 cents per week.
The record notes death anniversaries of Hugh McCulloch born in Kennebunk Maine in 1808 and died 1895. It recalls his 1863 selection by Secretary Chase to organize the national banking system and 1865 service as secretary of the treasury. It marks 1886 death of actor John E Owens born 1824 and 1907 death of J H Stoddart born 1828, called the dean of the American stage.
The excerpt notes Geminid meteors and general astronomical data, then reflects on universal remembrance of Jesus Christ. It comments that Gov Harmon acts on pre election pledges and remarks on Ohio troops and state militia readiness without a chaplain in recent mobilization.
The Wheeling Register hopes militia presence along the river does not revive the feminine craze for soldier buttons. The Ohio State Journal reports that pay dirt has been struck by Governor Harmon in an investigation into state offices and departments.
In Wheeling West Virginia reporters serve Aetnaville and nearby villages as the main news gatherers. They distinguish themselves from militiamen by their civilian clothing and lack of aki uniforms.
Gov Harmon declares his duty is to keep order in the state and states he will keep troops as long as necessary to fulfill that purpose.
Henry Ward Beecher voices a stark meditation on the strike era and moral stance with lines recalling the month of destruction and the paradox of life in death. The excerpt frames the year’s burying of old knowledge under a frostbitten, starless sky.
The State Journal asserts the attorney general must act if proof supports the accusation. It cites suspicions of commissions on supply orders and a past pattern, calling the crime low and mean, worse than horse stealing, and says guilty officers should face punishment like horse thieves.
Governor Harmon and Attorney General Denman reveal evidence of over 100000 in payments with state funds. An expert accountant corps may be needed to compute profits due to the treasury as the probe traces interest payments possibly totaling around 506000. The inquiry covers administrations back to 1900 04 and earlier officials.
The adjourned meeting of the Cambridge Country Club Association will be held in the Probate Judge's office on Thursday evening December 9 at 7 o'clock. All members urged to attend as important questions concerning next season will be discussed. Please notice the time and be prompt. Signed.
Governor Harmon moves to compel arbitration in Bridgeport labor dispute. Troops remain to keep order while he may arrange a conference between tinplate workers and the tinplate trust. Secretary Bishop is sent to urge a meeting. Two of three regiments may be withdrawn after talks.
Governor Harmon of Ohio warned Governor Glasscock that steel mill strikers and sympathizers in Bridgeport Ohio planned to assemble on Upper Wheeling Island in West Virginia and fire on Ohio militia. West Virginia National Guard was ordered to be ready to move on short notice as investigators review the report.
William G. Schirmer left for a superintendent post at the MEF Orphan Asylum in Philadelphia after several weeks guiding the club. The Board of Governors votes to hire a qualified young man with boys work experience and conducts a fund drive to cover support. A Friday evening meeting at 7 is set to discuss important matters and encourage wide member attendance. Preparations are underway for a January reception and banquet honoring Cambridge veterans and the country’s servicemen.
The Cambridge Boys Recreation Club plans a Decoration Day program with old Civil War veterans, songs by the Boys Band, and addresses. Virgilia J. Wallace will train members in patriotic songs. the event runs 8 pm, 6 pm campfire, under Women’s Relief Corps. The club seeks furniture and funds, contributions to treasurer B. F. Sheppard.
Minneapolis reports widespread service disruption as snow and a looming strike push railway unions affiliated with the AFL toward a generalized strike. Labor leaders fear averting a general walkout by interior freight handlers railway clerks telegraphers carworkers machinists and other affiliated unions.
New York December 7. Martin W Littleton seeks a new trial for Charles W Morse who faces a fifteen year Atlanta prison term after his conviction for violation of the national banking law. The circuit court mandate will likely be filed today. The motion argues jurors were not guarded and drank intoxication. The Supreme Court denied review without opinion. Two more Chinese were killed in the Tong War Sacramento and San Rafael bringing total to eight.
Hon Chris McKee of Belle Valley visited the city Tuesday. The bazaar offers homemade mince meat and other gifts with sales starting Thursday at 9 a m.
Funeral services for Mrs. Andrew Beluz, a Hungarian woman, were held at her family home in Forsythe mines. Rev. W. J. Kratz of Cambridge Lutheran church led the ceremony, with burial at Battle Ridge cemetery following the Saturday evening suicide by leaping in front of a B and O passenger train.
A called Mt Zion Baptist church council meeting at the church to consider ordination of Frank McDonald to the ministry. The session lasted all day and will resume in the evening. McDonald lives in Post Boy and studied at Denison University. present were Rev C J Rose from Granville Rev E B Barnhart George Allshouse and Charles Walters of Cambridge Second Baptist.
Two furnished rooms for light housekeeping. Call at No. 517 North First street. Near both mills, $80-81. FOR RENT Four rooms of a double house on corner of West Steubenville avenue and North Fourth street. Inquire of Did Ferbrache, No. 531 West Wheeling avenue, 50-3t.
The Jeffersonian Monday incorrectly named the surgeons who operated on Mrs Celestia Neal. Dr Wilbur G Lane was unavailable due to rheumatism so Dr H W Sims and Dr Bradford operated with assistance from Dr G W Hixon. Mrs Neal reportedly rallied and rested well Tuesday afternoon.
A local ad lists many staple goods with deep discounts from flour to beans, coffee to canned vegetables. The sale emphasizes first class quality, inviting shoppers to save money by visiting the store for the limited-time bargains.
Brass art window showcases new metalo graphics designs for Christmas from Atkins the Jewelers Opposite courthouse. Gift ideas include gold spectacles with free wear and re fit service offered by H LeGrand Williams optician.
J L Gibbs proprietor of the Old Land Mark bowling alleys offers a prize of a $2 50 gold piece each week to the two highest averages on his lanes.
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