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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1909
Page
8
The Mothers' Jewels Band hosts its annual reception at the M. E. church from 2 to 4 PM. Several local weddings are noted including Edna Schmidt and John Russel in Pittsburg, and Theodore Kratz and Eva Oswaldt in Cambridge. Other society and class events, birthdays, and fundraising socials are listed with names and places across New Philadelphia and East Cambridge.
Miss Norma Mercer has resigned her position at the Knox store, ending her duties with the local retailer. The notice notes her departure and implies a staffing change without detailing successor plans.
Miss Retta Harper of New Concord was in the city Tuesday shopping. Miss Anna Franey left Saturday for an extended visit at Cincinnati. Misses Helen Ditto and Mary Stevens spent Sunday with friends at Zanesville.
Miss Doris Woods of Love City R. D. has returned home after a weeklong visit in Cambridge with friends.
Mr and Mrs Wm Burnsworth and their son Charles returned home Monday after a weeklong outing at Buckeye Lake, where they enjoyed a quiet holiday.
Miss Elizabeth Chadwell of Kim Bolton visits Miss Stella Hawthorne of South Ninth street South Cambridge during a social call.
State Senator Israel W. Durham, longtime political strongman in Philadelphia, died suddenly of heart disease at his Atlantic City summer home. He led the city’s reform factions at times, faced a major 1905 clash with Mayor Weaver, and influenced local elections through a powerful network. His death shocks the city’s political balance as Republicans contend with reform candidates and upcoming races.
Orpheum patrons enjoyed one of the season s strongest vaudeville bills with three and four encores. The blind violinist impressed Cambridge audiences while Si Jinks the rube comedian delivered nonstop laughs. Ward and Bogard wowed with top notch yodeling as moving pictures closed the program. Doors opened at 7 15 and 8 30 with ten cent admission for all.
A New York Times extract describes Dr A a nervous-ailments specialist noting persuasion appeals to high psychic functions. Six year old Frank, influenced by his father s views, threatens cook Mary with a broom while seeking angel cake and potatoes.
Berlin June 29 Prince von Buelow says he will retire from the chancellorship as soon as the finance reform bill is settled. Emperor William has not decided on a successor, but Dr. Von Bethmann Hollweg appears the most probable choice, given his long ties to the emperor and roles as interior minister and vice chancellor.
John D. Rockefeller unveils a rainbow stone lake beside his Pocantico hills mansion near Tarrytown. The paved lake center fountain creates rainbow reflections from all angles as part of his new estate features.
The Wright brothers postpone the year’s first aeroplane flight at Fort Myer due to strong winds. Thousands gather as the senate watches the event but the wind proves too unpredictable for their new and untried machine.
Local note reports Miss Bess Jenkins is ill and resting at her residence on North Seventh Street, with no further medical details provided.
Mr and Mrs W A McPeek and their daughter of Columbus who have been visiting relatives in Cambridge returned home Tuesday morning.
Pennsylvania Lines to run special trains between Cambridge and Driving Park on July 5 for the Cambridge Driving Park meet. Departures from Cambridge start 8:40 a.m. with multiple runs through 6 p.m. Return trips from Driving Park begin 8:20 a.m. and continue at regular intervals until 6:20 p.m.
The funeral of Fred M. Springer was held at the home of his parents on Foster Avenue Tuesday afternoon. Rev. C N Church of the First M E church conducted the services. Flora offerings were numerous and beautiful, and interment followed at Northwood Cemetery.
Ernest Bates, a sheet mill employee, collapsed from cramps Monday at work. A Tuesday report claimed death, but this was later corrected as doctors said he rested as well as could be expected at bedside.
Two horses offered for sale a 10 year old mare and a 3 year old foal both in poor condition. Interested buyers should contact W. J. Bennett in Cambridge R D 5 for viewing and terms.
G. H. Andrews & Bro announces a new ice cream manufactory featuring a modern sanitary plant with motor and complete apparatus. They begin production of high grade ice cream claimed to be 20 percent pure cream, offering strawberry chocolate and vanilla. A statement guarantee promises $19 to anyone proving the claim false. Located just fast of Jeffersonian Office.
The Cambridge Merchants' Association requests all local stores to close on July 5 in observance of a national holiday. The notice cites the association as coordinating the closure.
See the fancy Chinese fireworks and fine China tea at the Chinese Laundry 814 Wheeling Avenue. A special price on bananas tonight—10 cents a dozen. Call G. H. Andrews & Bro. just east of the Jeffersonian office.
A H Tingle agents distribute a popular disinfectant praised for effectiveness and customer satisfaction. Buyers report the product does the job and leaves them pleased with its performance.
The Cambridge Loan and Building Co. announces a savings fund to cover contingent losses now totaling about $6,500 and rising. The firm offers first mortgage real estate loans, four percent interest on deposits, and shares in net earnings via running stock accounts. T. QR. Deselm serves as secretary.
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