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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1909
Page
4
The issue lists subscription rates and delivery details for the Daily and Weekly Jeffersonian, with a newsstand notice and a weather forecast for West Virginia and surrounding states. It also comments on political appointments, a tariff convention in Indianapolis, education reforms for Congress, and Senator Foraker’s legal career and possible return to politics.
Carl Ryan, fined 100 dollars plus costs and given ten days in county jail for two counts of furnishing intoxicating liquor to a minor by Judge McGinnis, was released yesterday afternoon after paying about 25 dollars in fines and costs. His sentence ended Friday of last week. Attorney John F. Stockdale sought remittance by the county commissioners, but they did not act.
F C Brentigan and William Green of Coshocton topped by state and district miners officials arrived in the city en route to Byesville to meet National Coal Co workers. A. G. Nelson of Crooksville accompanied them.
Referee in Bankruptcy George D. Dugan has issued an order of sale to Trustee R. W. Lindsey in the bankruptcy case of T. J. Tathan for the sale of the stock of goods. Mrs. Groves of Summerfield was brought to Keenan's hospital in Barr's ambulance for treatment.
A city water committee meeting led by Chairman W A Hunt discussed securing land for test wells and possible drilling, a large reservoir, or sourcing water from the Tuscarawas river valley. The group planned to ask City Council for 1500 dollars to drill wells and focus first on wells if feasible.
John Murray of East Wheeling Avenue misplaced a bank roll worth 1390 dollars after leaving funds at home while friends visited. He had intended to complete a business deal soon but did not return the money to the bank, and the incident occurred while he was removing items from his pocket.
The story recounts how Mr. Murray removed money to read an article and forgot to replace it. A visitor, thinking a joke, hid the cash in his own pocket. Morning search failed until a friend later returned the roll, and the owner celebrated with cigars.
Senator Knox visits Taft and argues for strict separation of church and state while noting the church’s vital role in American life. He recalls meeting Leo XIII at the Vatican and asserting that church rights are protected by the people without the church holding governmental authority. He adds that church support can backs policy without state function.
Forsythe Fowler and Bratton formed a committee to study installing and running a city electric light plant. They met with E A Weller of Fairbanks Morse to draft an estimated cost for Cambridge and report at the next meeting. Citizens showed interest, with hoped savings claimed by Mr Weller as persuasive.
Superintendent H Z Hobson praises Cambridge school teachers for a December attendance average of 97 percent the best in 12 years. He notes crowded quarters and outlines a new schedule lightening Eighth grade work to align with younger students while maintaining high standards.
Four robbers raided the Arcadia post office and five stores. The depot was entered and the booty seized was small. Police investigate leads and review local security footage for clues.
At a Board of Public Service meeting in the Central National Bank Building Contractor Port E Gibson was approved for final estimates on street paving for 1907 and 1908 totaling 1613.84, with Foster avenue estimate of 600 held back. Reynolds asks for a two street sidewalk on Thirteenth Street Fair Ground Addition. referred to street commissioners. Secrest complains of 15 damage claim due to Highland avenue closure. prior 10 claim deemed insufficient and to be reviewed Tuesday. Board adjourns to Friday to review six month appropriations before council action Monday.
Mrs. Celia Burkhart 34 wife of M N Burkhart died at 3206 Dewey Ave Cambridge after a lingering illness. She left husband and three daughters ages seven two of them twins and five. Born Woodsfield Monroe County, remains go there for interment Saturday. A devout St Benedicts parishioner, burial follows operation and relapse after illness.
Governor Harris appointed A G Reynolds of Painesville as common pleas judge for the third sub division of the ninth district. He fills the seat vacated by Willis G Metcalf who resigned to join the circuit bench, succeeding Jerome B Burrows. The selection ended a long district fight amid 12 counties with many candidates. J A Troette of Cambridge was among contenders.
John D. Wilson of Wheeling township and Nellie L. Grindstaff of Knox township were issued licenses with Rev. Henry Stewart listed as minister. Ernest M. Laughlin of Noble County and Madge Hesket of Pleasant City obtained licenses with Rev. John Cash noted as the officiant.
Mrs Beisel testifies amid calls for character witnesses and doctors to explain Mrs Srb injuries blamed on Captain Erb. District attorney brands Mrs Erb a premeditated killer seeking widow's benefits, urging a first degree verdict.
The Women's Relief Corps held a regular meeting yesterday and agreed to a joint officer installation with the G A R on the 19th of the month. Mrs Whitcraft read a thank you from the Madison Home at Elyria for the Christmas barrel sent, noting it arrived in excellent condition and was greatly appreciated.
Dated notices show equity amounts in various towns including Lincoln Place Pittsburg and E McKeesport with multiple double 7R and 10R entries plus Columbus Ohio indicating national exchanges. Additional lines advertise spring clothing samples, a rental room with hot air heat and bath, a moving picture machine for sale, and barber shop inquiries in Ava Ohio with minimal legible details.
Four room slate roof cottage with gas and well on a good lot listed for $700. Located on South Seventh Street. Apply to W. R. Dougherty.
A local grocery ad lists numerous items with bulk and package prices including sugar at 1.00, coffee, tomatoes, corn, peas, kraut, pumpkin, hominy, soaps, oats, buckwheat, flour, crackers, butter, pepper, dried fruits, potatoes, and beans. Prices range from a few cents to about a dollar, reflecting bulk and unit sales.
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