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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1908
Page
3
Knightstown Indiana December 29 A head on wreck of two Big Four freight trains claims Engineer Charles Fisk and firemen John Ramby and Ray Anson. Engineer John Meyers is fatally injured.
James Lovell faced Mayor Bradford after his wife filed a disorderly conduct warrant against him. Lovell was arraigned and billed costs of 3 dollars and 75 cents. Separately K Galpoul secured warrants for Lake Braden and Warne Sheppard for assault. Braden and Sheppard were arraigned.
The Buffalo Church at Cumberland, serving about 400 members, has flourished under Pastor Morledge with a brick building erected years ago. The St. Clairsville Presbytery notes the church is strong, but a successor has not yet been named.
Claus Spreckles funeral was held at the Spreckles home with hundreds paying tributes. Rev. Julius Fuendeling conducted a short service. The body was interred in the Spreckles mausoleum at Cypress Lawn cemetery. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. John McIntire of East Steubenville avenue on Tuesday, December 29.
Born to Mr and Mrs John Preston of Seventh street Cambridge a daughter arrived Monday December 28.
G G W Kirkman and Miss Eliza Jackson were married at the office of Justice of the Peace R W Lindsey on Monday evening. Maude and Catherine Okey of Marietta are visiting Mr and Mrs R T Scott and family on North Seventh Street for the holidays.
Miss Lillie Simpson attended the Pythian Sisters convention in Barnesville as a delegate along with Miss Clara Linn district deputy. Charles Siegfried proprietor of the Practical Business College at Oska loopa Iowa, returned home this afternoon after visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Henry Sieg fried during the holidays.
The Cambridge Camp Modern Woodmen conducted a routine meeting last night. Members plan to install newly elected officers on Monday evening January 11 followed by a smoker event.
The Helping Hand Society of the A. M. E. Church held an entertainment in the church parlors on Saturday December 26. A contest featured a Saw Tooth Quilt donated by Mrs Armintha Smith. Quilt proceeds totaled 725 dollars with overall evening receipts 18 dollars 20 cents. Mrs Jas Payton accepted the quilt.
Suez Dec 29 The American battleship fleet has passed Perim entering the Red Sea. All on board are well. The ships are due here January 3. Miss Helen Sheppard visits relatives in St Clairsville. A marriage license issued to Thomas R Reed and Anna G Ault of Fairview. Appraisers named for bankrupt stock of E N Walters. Mr and Mrs Samuel Warne and niece Odessa McCollnam visit Byesville.
Miss Clarissa Wallace of North Ninth street with guest Miss Roberta Stitt a St Clairsville school teacher visited friends in New Concord today.
A London tattooer, hired in an exclusive Philadelphia club, etches designs on fashionable society. The reportedly permanent blush on women's cheeks and tattoos on arms backs and legs ignite debate among debutantes and matrons in Walnut and Spruce Street areas.
A seedless apple tree bearing a sweet fruit resembling the Bleep Nose was found on C. E. Bells Eskridge farm. Samples went to the State Horticultural Society and next spring grafting will propagate the buds. The three year old tree shows no seed and only a small core that experts believe can be eliminated with careful propagation.
Members of the American Historical Association assembled in Richmond for their annual meeting. Papers of interest to students of American history will be read. The association promotes historical studies and is led by president George B. Adams of Yale University.
In Manama the main Bahrein port, fresh water comes from sea springs tapped by divers and bamboo pipes. Water is obtained by goatskin bags lowered by divers or by hollow bamboo pipes weighted at the bottom. As divers retrieve water, the town’s entire supply is drawn from these springs. Secretary Straus joked that inaugural day was chosen so many offices would retire on March 4.
In Media Pennsylvania today two sisters face charges in the death of Captain J Clayton Erb a prominent national guardsman and politician. Florence Erb and Catherine Beisel plead not guilty with Beisel claiming self defense and Erb denying complicity. Witnesses including servants will recount the family quarrel at Red Gables Village Green Delaware County.
A twelve year old African elephant named Puncha belonging to Luna Park Amusement Company nearly killed a man during a two hour panic at Coney Island. The elephant broke from quarters, destroyed boardwalk structures, then entered the dance hall where John Sinn lassooed her. she tore the railing free and knocked Sinn aside. Fellow keepers rescued Sinn, who is not thought to be seriously hurt.
The home of Mrs. Archie Brown in Pleasant City hosted the Christmas wedding of Gaynell Brown to John Carlton Carpenter of this city. The ceremony at noon included ten close friends, with Rev. Wilson officiating, and guests showered with gifts as a dinner followed. After January 1, the couple will reside in the city.
Oscar C. Jackle of 866 Third Avenue reports a record safe robbery worth 25000 dollars. Police describe the break in as daring, with burglars entering through the cellar, prying the safe, and removing 5000 dollars in cash and 20000 dollars in jewelry after hours of work.
Pittsburg hosts a gathering of top track and weight athletes at the Exposition rink with claims of an unprecedented U S assemblage. Star entries include Martin Sheridan world all round champion Melvin Sheppard noted for half mile and mile, Eddie Cook Olympic pole vault champion, and Harry A Porter among others.
Hypnotist Alfred Banyan brings three nights of demonstrations to the Colonial Theatre starting Thursday December 31. He will suspend a volunteer in the Hub Clothing Store window for a continuous period, then perform sleep induction and wake tests, promising both amusement and scientific interest with vaudeville features.
The event features Bobby Clough an indoor champion sprinter plus other national figures like Claud Allen and Harry Hillman in a major meet at New York's Madison Square Garden. A 15 mile Marathon will close the afternoon with the finish inside the Exposition rink for spectator viewing.
Six prominent athletes were suspended by the Amateur Athletic Union registration committee in New York. Names include Melvin W. Sheppard Charles Bacon marry Porter George v pun hag F G Bellars and J J Lee. The charges allege they sought or accepted excessive expense money affecting amateur status. Sheppard Porter and Sheridan were in Pittsburg with trainer Ernie Hjertzberg to compete, but the suspension blocks their appearance.
Harrisburg judge fixes April 5 to start the third trial in the capitol furnishings scandal. Conspiracy to defraud the state of 25577 in a 61948 desk bill is charged. Defendants include contractor John Henderson architect Joseph Huston former treasurer W L Mathues former auditor W P Snyder and ex superintendent J M Shumaker. They are on bail pending appeal after prior convictions.
The sixteen American Atlantic battleships have left Aden bound for Suez as they maneuver through the Red Sea area. The passage marks a major fleet movement with the ships preparing continued operations abroad through the Suez region.
The next semi monthly meeting of the Masonic Social Club will be held at the Masonic Temple Wednesday night December 30th. Music in the hall at 8 o'clock p m. All Masons and their families are earnestly invited to attend.
W C Boyd and family from Canal Dover visit relatives in the area. Mrs J M Forney and daughter Nettie of Birds Run stay with Mrs Worthing on Foster Avenue. Prof J J Kennedy and wife of Pittsburgh are spending the holiday with Mrs J R Kennedy at 711 Beatty Avenue.
Rent notice describes an elegant home at 603 North 5th Street with presses cabinet mantels gas cemented basement well of soft water and stable. Monthly rent listed as $16. Apply to W R Dougherty on the 5th floor of Central National Bank building.
A nearly new medium size National Cash Register offered for sale for under half price. Inquiries may be made at the National Hotel Barber Shop. Asking price 98 dollars and 31 cents.
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