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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1909
Page
4
Delivery by carriers in Cambridge costs 10 cents per week and 5 dollars per year. Mail subscriptions must be prepaid and will not continue beyond the paid period. The Weekly Jeffersonian is 1 dollar yearly, 65 cents for six months, or 26 cents for three months.
July 6 marks the dates of notable figures born or died. John Paul Jones born in Kirkbean Scotland died Paris 1792. John Marshall chief justice died 1835. Paul H. Hayne poet died 1886. In 1905 Jones’ remains were delivered to the United States government by France.
The clipping notes Sun set at 7 30 and sunrise at 4 32 with the moon rising at 10 20 p m and Mercury visible. It includes quotes from McKinley and Ruskin and mentions the brown tail moth imported to New England.
A short quotation honoring fallen heroes on Independence Day. The speaker exhorts remembrance and education of sons to emulate those great names, invoking the refrain Independence forever.
The Ohio Bar Association sessions in Put-in-Bay chaired by A. Db. Follett of Marietta plan to discuss several important legal issues. Recent legislation is advancing in step with evolving commercial and business conditions, drawing close attention from leading lawyers nationwide.
It pleased all law abiding people to see citizens obey officials requests to refrain from fireworks on Thursday and Sunday. On Monday they enjoyed full sway in a safe and sane manner. A Fourth of July in Cambridge was never more enjoyed with few accidents to persons or property. The absence of strong drink and resulting good behavior was a pleasing feature.
Presby terian Rev C L Moore of Wooster preached morning and evening. After the morning service a vote ratified Rev McCormick with all present casting 230 votes. Methodist Protestant Y P C E Society holds regular meeting tonight in the apes. The Thimble Bee planned for Thursday afternoon hosted by Rainey Masters Fenwick and elong. Board of ards meet Thursday evening. The Study Class meets at J G Bair’s Friday night. A
A long list of church events includes special and urgent meetings for Sunday School teachers and officers, Builders, B Y P U, Ladies' Aid, Prudential committees, and prayer meetings across multiple denominations with times and venues. Notable items include mid summer communion, cottage prayer, and Thimble Bee.
Summary of civil cases and social notices including marriage entries for Gur Hostews Christopher Wyman Leota Bond and others in Cambridge and Jackson township, probate actions with administrator appointed, plea of guilty in Ohio versus Victor Pickett with fine, guardianship and partition orders, and appraisals and deeds in various estates.
Mr. H. E. Grummond returned home from Sapulpa Oklahoma where he has worked six months as a carpenter. He reports plentiful work and good wages and believes Sapulpa is a favorable place for carpenters due to extensive building.
Prof Homer W Jackson of near Cambridge accepts the chair of Poultry Husbandry and Poultry Experimentalist at the State Agricultural College and Experiment Station of Pennsylvania in State College He will start Sept 1 He is nationally recognized and will keep his National Stockman staff position in Pittsburg where he has been active for years He has lectured at Ohio State and before agricultural societies his Cambridge friends extend congratulations
A Fourth of July night firing by a man returning home from a celebration startled the neighborhood near the court house. A bullet pierced the Branthoover Johnston building, found by Dr Headley and turned to Chief Long as investigations proceed. A 15-year-old boy also suffered a painful burn on his right hand from a large firecracker explosion at the Colonial theatre flats.
A private cablegram from Buena Ventura Colombia reports a revolution in Barranquilla the major commercial city against acting president General Jorge Holguin in Reyes absence and in favor of Gonzales Valencia care of Ecuador July 6.
In Scranton Pennsylvania on July 6 Joseph Chalura of Jessup age forty was killed while exploding a percussion cap a fragment penetrated his skull and caused his death.
Found carrier pigeon to be returned to J. W. McCulley Winterset R D 1 upon identification and payment for the ad. Also for sale an eight year old mare with a two year old colt that has been worked by Martha Ratliffe Cambridge R D 1. Another for sale a good work horse by Lem Black Urban's Terrace.
Large crowds witnessed events at Driving Park including balloon ascensions, refreshment stands thriving, and a full slate of races. Notable results included Davis winning the quarter mile and the Zanesville relay team taking 2:40. Time and purse details accompany each event.
A dense price list shows numerous staples advertised by Siegfried & Lawyer, urging shoppers to compare with their low rates. Items range from beans, rice, sugar, flour, coffee, canned goods, and meats to soaps and household staples with price cues urging immediate purchase.
Emma Finley of Ava Ohio died Saturday evening after a long cancer illness at 6 30 PM Her funeral was held Sunday afternoon at her home She was born September 7 1872 daughter of Leroy and Margaret Moore She married Norval L Finley and they had one son Survived by three sisters and a devoted M E church member her life centered on church and family
July Fourth crowd of fifty on the second-story balcony at the Swiss hotel in San Jose California witnessed a balcony collapse injuring ten people including six women.
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