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Newspaper

Cambridge Jeffersonian

Location

Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1908

Page

3

New Theater Cornerstone Laid in New York

The cornerstone of the New theater will be laid this afternoon in New York City with authors dramatists city officials and other distinguished guests in attendance Mayor McClellan will speak along with Augustus Thomas and John H Finley President of City College Richard Watson Gilder will read an ode Geraldine Farrar will sing and Percy MacKaye will conduct a dedicatory chorus The project aims to house American dramatic art and culture

New York Dramatic Art of America McClellan Augustus Thomas John H. Finley The City College Richard Waitson Gilder Geraldine Farrar Percy MacKaye

Boston Decision Hangs on Liquor License Question

In Boston today voters decide whether licenses will be granted for the sale of intoxicating liquors. The election also selects aldermen, the common council, the school committee and a street commissioner as Massachusetts towns weigh similar results.

Boston Massachusetts Common Council

German Wrestler Siegfried Sails to Meet Gotch in NY

German champion Ernest Siegfried known as the German Oak sails from Havre to New York to challenge Frank Gotch for the world title. He will be guided by Ernest Roeber at Madison Square Garden for a January 28 match versus Joe Rogers and Atlas, with a $250 forfeit if he fails to throw either in thirty minutes.

Siegfried Joe Rogers Atlas

Farmers Warned Of Calf Price Deductions Foisted By Imposters

Harrisburg officials warn farmers to beware of men claiming state agents conduct cattle examinations for foot and mouth disease and to deduct $1 from calf prices. The warning comes after York county reports of sharpers posing as inspectors and pressuring buyers while promising official price reductions due to disease.

Harrisburg State Livestock Sanitary Board York County

Griffin Trial Begins Amid Labor Fight For Grief

Akron Ohio December 15 after two postponements the trial of John Griffin former union labor employee of Werner Printing company began on a charge of murder in the first degree. The American Federation of Labor supports Griffin with thousands of dollars raised for his defense. He is accused of shooting John Maloney a guard at the Werner works during labor troubles last September.

Akron, O John Griffin Werner Printing Company American Federation of Labor Griffin John Maloney Werner Works

Arrest of Nine Bengali Leaders Quietly Suppresses Movement

Calcutta reports the arrest of nine prominent Bengali leaders and their deportation to a secret destination, a move believed to quell the seditious movement.

Calcutta

Pittsburg Market Report Corn Prices and Livestock Rates

Corn No 3 yellow at 72 72 percent. Hay No 1 timothy 14.50 to 15.80. Cheese Ohio full cream 15 percent. Butter Prints 33 percent tubs 32 to 33 percent. Ohio cream 30 to 31. Eggs Selected 39 to 40. Cattle receipts 130 cars market slow on top grades steady on others with various price ranges. Sheep and lambs receipts 20 cars market steady with multiple grade prices. Hogs receipts 80 double decks market fairly active with a full set of price ranges for prime heavy to roughs.

Pittsburg Ohio

Cliff Mellyar Embarks on Pittsburg Business Trip

Cliff Mellyar left this morning for a business trip to Pittsburg. The trip aims to meet with local officials and partners to discuss new opportunities and trade prospects.

Cliff Mellyar Pittsburg

Hains Defense Outlined as Jury Selection Nears End

Thornton J. Hains faced jurors as the panel questioned talesmen and debated potential biases. He smiled at the defendants role while his family and counsel gathered after court adjourned, and he was handcuffed to a deputy to be taken to the Long Island jail. Six jurors were chosen: Hill, Walsh, Hecker, Johnson, Benham, and Richmond.

Coe Rant Pines Thornton J. Hains Talesmen Hains Long Island Peter Hains

Marriage Licenses and Court Notices from Byesville

Frank Valentine and Myrtle Christen of Byesville issued marriage licenses. Hannah M Prouse appointed guardian of Roland, Fannie, Carlin and Barney Brill, estate of Geo W Taylor. Inventory and appraisal filed by Mary R Taylor. Emily Brown vs Daniel Brown. Defendant ordered to pay temporary alimony of $5 per week. Ohio vs Carl W Ryan. Selling to minors. Motion for new trial overruled, defendant excepts.

Hannah M.prouse Roland Fannie, Carlin Barney Brill Geo. W. Taylor Mary R. Taylor Emily Brown Daniel Brown Ohio Carl W. Ryan

Lawrence Zwall arraigned for intoxication in Hoyle area

Donice Court Lawrence Zwall was arrested yesterday afternoon by Officer Vermilion near Hoyle and Scott's mill after falling and breaking two wine bottles he bought in Zanesville. He admitted drinking a few beers but was found guilty and fined eight dollars and seventy five cents. He requested return of the wine and jug of whisky after paying the remaining fine. A. R. Uffner was also arrested for intoxication and fined five dollars plus costs.

Lawrence Zwall Vermillion Hoyle & Scott's A. R. Uffner 8. S. Meredith Bradford

Diamond Dress Shines at Orpheum in Cambridge Week

The Orpheum presents a dazzling diamond dress worn by Madie the diamond girl. The gown weighs 53 pounds and features 13 025 white Austrian gems set without imitation stones. The bill also features the three O'Neills singers and dancers and 2000 feet of moving pictures with performances at 7 o clock each night.

Cambridge Orpheum Madie Three O'Neills

Byron Anderson A business visitor to the city

Byron Anderson of Zanesville visited the city today on business, meeting local contacts and touring facilities.

George Ross Accepts Position with Cambridge Grocery Co

George Ross has accepted a new post with the Cambridge Grocery Co, indicating a career move within the local business community. The change places him in an executive or managerial role, reflecting confidence in his experience.

George Ross The Cambridge Grocery Co

Commissioners Award Contract For Wills Creek Bridge

County commissioners met at the court house to award the contract for furnishing material and erecting two stone abutments with wing walls for a bridge over Wills creek in Byesville. Swaney & Tucker submitted the lowest bid, John Boughman a competing bid. A number of bills were approved. Commissioners present were Combs and Moore.

Court House Wills Creek Byesville John Boughman Swaney & Tucker Combs Moore

Suit for Money in Common Pleas Court

Dye & Smith for Eichhorn Estrade firm seeks $161 plus interest from Aug 25 1905 from National Oil and Gas Co partners and others for drilling a well in Middlesburg Noble County Ohio.

Common Pleas Dye & Smith W. W. Stewart George W. Eichhorn Joseph Estrade Henry Estrade Eichhorn & Estrade Middlesburg Noble County John Carnes Charles Carnes W. A. Blackburn W. M. Hutchison Marshal Brown Frank Clymer National Oil and Gas Co

Wheeling business visitor reported in city today

Co. A. Robinson of Wheeling West Virginia was in the city on business this morning for routine matters and market observations.

Co. A. Robinson Wheeling W. Va

Belmont County Court Sets 24 Divorce Trials on Tuesday

Twenty four divorce cases were set for trial in Belmont county court on Tuesday. That beats Guern sey.

Belmont County Guern

Freeman Eagleson filed bankruptcy petition in Columbus

Hon. Freeman T. Eagleson appeared in Columbus today and filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition for E. N. Walters seeking relief under bankruptcy laws.

Freeman T. Eagleson Columbus E. N. Walters

Frank Knowles Visited by Brother in Spencer Township

Frank Knowles of Spencer Township was today a guest of his brother Charles Knowles deputy probate judge marking a family visit confirmed by local reports.

Frank Knowles Spencer Township Charles Knowles

Cadiz Politician R P Scott Seeks Senator Post

Hon R P Scott of Cadiz enters the race for Senator Foraker's seat. He enjoys the candidacy and his humorous side while pursuing the office.

R. P. Scott Cadiz Foraker Mr. Scott

Two men arrested for train riding in county

Two men were arrested by B. and O. Detective A. W. Kerns this morning and arraigned before Justice of the Peace R. W. Lindsey on train riding charges. They were fined one dollar and costs each.

A. W. Kerns Justice of the Peace R. W. Lindsey

Ashland mill workers return home after machinery break

Harry Walters and Clyde Barr, workers in the Ashland Kentucky sheet mills, went home yesterday for the holidays due to a break in the mill machinery.

Harry Walters Clyde Barr Ashland

Mrs. James H. Stewart Reported Improving in Winterset

Relatives in Winterset were told this afternoon that Mrs. James H. Stewart, ill with blood poisoning for several days, was improving and that if progress continues Dr. Harry L. Stewart, who has cared for her, would return home Wednesday.

Winterset James H. Stewart Harry L. Stewart

County Commissioner Injured in Runaway Near Odell

Mahlon Combs was hurt in a runaway accident while returning from a business trip near Odell. He attended a commissioners meeting this afternoon, suffering left hand and chest injuries described as painful but not serious.

Mahlon Combs Odell Combs

Wheat market weakens on local selling in Chicago

Chicago December 14 local holders pushed wheat lower with net declines of 4 to 1 cent at the close. Corn oats and provisions ended steady. December options closed at wheat 100, corn 67, oats 50.

Chicago

President Applies For Permit

President Roosevelt has requested a hunting permit from the Belgian government through the American legation for Belgian territory in Africa. The permit is expected to be granted.

Brussels Roosevelt American Legation Africa

Complete line of first class feed in the city

An advertiser claims the best complete line of first class feed with no off falls from Cereal Mills. The seller promises pure grain feed, cash prices, money savings, and prompt delivery to any part of the city.

Walters Visits Columbus on City Council Business

President E N Walters of the city council traveled to Columbus this afternoon on official business for the city.

E. N. Walters City Council Columbus

J B Anderson From Zanesville Visits City Today

J B Anderson of Zanesville was in the city today calling on his many friends.

J. B. Anderson Zanesville

Royal Neighbors Meet At Modern Woodmen Hall

The Royal Neighbors will meet in the Modern Woodmen's Hall this evening at seven o'clock. Assessment No 11 is due along with camp dues. Please come prepared to pay.

National Tube to Erect 51 Million Furnace at Benwood

The National Tube Company will start spending 1 000 000 to build a new blast furnace at Benwood West Virginia. The mill complex at McKeesport currently ships semi finished material to Benwood, so the plant will be located near the works to convert ore into pig iron locally. Construction is to begin at once and the furnace should be ready by mid-summer.

Pittsburg National Tube Company Benwood W. Va McKeesport

For Rent Seven-Room House Ready December

FOR RENT Seven room house with bath and furnace. Everything complete. Will be ready Dec 28. Call Fred W Shafer. Bell phone 293 J.

Fred W. Shafer Bell

Wanted A Boy For Help At Greenwalds

Classified brief notes mention a 15 to 16 year old boy sought by Greenwalds. Probate Judge H W Luccock visited Columbus. Cadiz resident Wilson Houser died Saturday at age 81.

Wilson Houser Cadiz

Washington County Votes on Local Option Friday

Washington county schedules a local option vote for Friday this week. Wm. Wharton appears on the street moving carefully with a broken arm as bystanders note his condition.

Washington County Wm. Wharton

Hall Coal Co. visitor from Day ton greets city officials

Mr. Hall of Hall Coal Co Day ton is in the city today as a business visitor meeting with local officials and industry contacts.

Hall The Hall Coal Co Dayton

Patterson and Tidrick Visit City on Winterset Business

Messrs. Lem Patterson and George Tidrick of Winterset were in the city on business today.

Messrs Lem Patterson George Tidrick Winterset

Laughlin Family Visits City on Morning Business

Mr and Mrs Odell Laughlin and their young daughter from Byesville were seen in the city on personal business this morning.

Odell Laughlin Byesville

Hanna and Daughter Visit Winterset Friends

W. C. Hanna and his daughter Miss Jessie Hanna of Winterset were guests of friends here today for a social visit.

W. C. Hanna Jessie Hanna Winterset

Dr. Vorhies Called to Sarahsville for Professional Business

Dr. E. E. Vorhies of North Fourth street was summoned to Sarahsville on professional matters today.

E. E. Vorhies North Fourth Street Sarahsville

Reverend W H Wilson Heads Home From Ashville

Rev. W H Wilson, long in Ashville North Carolina, began today the journey back to his home in Byesville.

W. H. Wilson Ashville N. C Byesville

Great Singers And Dancers At The Orpheum

The Orpheum presents the three O'Neill brothers this week with rag time tambourine bones piano acts. Includes two reels of moving pictures and Madie the diamond girl in an illustrated song. One hour thirty minutes of entertainment for ten cents. The show starts at 7 o'clock each evening.

O'Neill Brothers Orpheum Cambridge Madie

Turkeys for Christmas From Ray's Cash Meat Market

Christmas turkey orders encouraged early at Ray's Cash Meat Market with listing of available birds and pickup details.

Ray’s Cash Meat Market

Williams Diamonds Offers 10 Percent Profits and Wide Range

Why pay 25 percent profit on diamonds when Williams sells them at 10 percent with a large selection to choose from. Nov 9-tf.

Williams

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