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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1909
Page
6
In mourning for his brother Dr. J. W. Ringer, Charles Ringer was summoned to bridge duties last week and will perform the role Monday night at his home in Mour, Oklahoma. The text also references a line of the Right and a fancy Wests market with prices noted as $1.50.
Miss Nell Bowen, formerly at a school in Athens, will arrive in the city on Tuesday and will be the guest of Miss Fay Barr and Miss Eva Barr of Tenth Street.
An entertainment program at Claysville High School on Thursday evening December 23 features music and dialogues. Admission is free and all are invited to attend the event staged for the school and community.
Marion Barrett of Londonderry township traveled to the city on business Monday and conducted meetings with local firms.
The new comedy On the Suwanee River drawn from Stephen Foster songs comes to the Colonial Theatre Christmas Saturday December 25 with matinee and night shows. Laura Bennett leads a company as Aunt Lindy in a tale of mortgage trouble love intrigue and villainy with dramatic scenes including a perilous bridge sequence set to old plantation singing.
O M Ley of Wheeling Township spent today in the city attending to business affairs.
Mrs S A Craig Jr travels to Delaware Saturday to visit her mother Mrs Helen Westfall and will return home Christmas night.
Rev White speaks at U B church this evening with no Young Peoples meeting due to a special service. A Christmas entertainment is planned for Friday. Rev Slater continues meetings at Scott Mines this week and the Young People’s Society will visit next Sunday. A dog was killed and two injured when struck by street cars in East Cambridge yesterday.
Owing to closing stock, J H Morris offers 1 Carey safe 1 Toledo computing scales 1 oil tank and other store fixtures for quick sale. Used briefly and nearly new. Mrs Leslie Nicholson of Winterset operated on at Keenan's hospital Monday by Dr Keenan with Dr Mitchell assisting.
A faded page contains multiple child letters to Santa requesting gifts and kindness. Alvin Ram170e asks for a sled, four books, two games, warm mittens, writing paper, and to avoid cold or dirty presents. Master Boy Carpenter asks for a sleigh with reindeer, Indian suits, and to wake early without peeking, plus toys candy and nuts.
A note from Grace Carpenter requests a Cook and Peary doll a pet coon popcorn and chewing gum for Christmas Eve at home. The letter asks Santa not to honk and signs Grace Carpenter as the sender.
A child writes a Christmas letter listing wishes for Mildred, two dolls, a blackboard, gaiters, doll-carts, a ring for the aunt's baby, plus candy and nuts, signed by Sarah and Mildred Washer.
A collection of handwritten notes from youngsters addressed to Santa Claus. The children list gifts including dolls, clothing, candy, rubber boots, toy wagons, and small money or keepsakes, signing with their names and street addresses.
Catarrh is presented as a constitutional disease needing internal treatment. Hall's Catarrh Cure claims to act on blood and mucous surfaces and is backed as a prescription from a renowned physician. The ad notes testimonials, Toledo Ohio suppliers, and a 75 cent price, with a recommendation for Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
The Board seeks a young man to lead the work with YMCA contacts. An informal Sunday talk replaces the usual meeting as boys gather by the fire. Stamp Club meets Tuesday night. Francis Ryan leads the Stamp Department and US stamps are emphasized. Shorthand classes pause until January 8.
Mrs I W LaChat goes to Canton on Monday to accompany her sister Mrs Wm Bryant and her children to Cambridge in the evening.
Butter prints and dairy products at Pittsburg markets list prices from Pennsylvania and Ohio creameries. Live stock receipts include cattle with grade prices, hogs with strong demand, and sheep and lambs with a steady market for top quality. prices cover calves, bulls, cows, heifers, yearlings, and various hog classes.
Mrs Geo Hammond announces the birth of an eight pound son to Mr and Mrs William Santom on November 25 in London England. Mrs Santom formerly Miss Geraldine Hammond of this city.
An agreement reached Monday requires all city grocery stores to close at noon Saturday and stay closed for the afternoon as part of a coordinated pause in operations.
The Hub offers dress shirts in plaited and plain bosoms ranging from 50c to 2.50, advertising bargain pricing and a broad selection for readers.
Carpenters Local Union No. 245 adopts a new wage scale for outside union carpenters at 4.00 per day for an eight hour shift. The new schedule takes effect April 1 1910. President Cc E Garrett signs the notice and posts at 90 St.
Money to loan on farm property from $1,000 up at 5 and 51 percent. P. J. Hannan & Son, Room 2, Broom Building. 1-12t.
Advice on eating enough wholesome food to maintain strength and health. It urges regular intake and thorough digestion, recommending Kodol to aid digestion when the stomach is weak. For sale by all druggists.
A drugstore promotion offers a dollar bottle of Kodol with a full refund if customers claim no benefit after using the entire bottle. The plan covers the large bottle and one per family, with the seller paying the purchase price if no benefit is felt. Kodol is produced by E. C. DeWitt & Co. in Chicago.
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