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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1909
Page
4
The Dally Jeffersonian sale notice announces the newspaper being sold at News Depot located in Mathews Block on North Geventh Street.
July 13 entries recall Rhode Island signer Stephen Hopkins who died in Providence in 1783 born 1707. 1863 draft riots began in York City. Explorer Charles Fremont, a presidential candidate, died in 1833. 1900 allied forces repulsed a desperate attack at Tientsin with Colonel Emerson H. Liscum leading Ninth U S regulars killed.
The sun sets at 7 27 p m and rises at 4 37 a m Mercury is visible and the moon rises at 1 59 a m. This brief notice notes upcoming skywatch conditions for observers.
After a four hour session the council adjourned without approving the semi annual appropriation ordinance to fund city expenses. Despite detailed fund reviews the measure failed as Fowler Peters Forsythe opposed key police fund reductions. One member was absent leaving the vote unable to pass.
The board discussed proposed repairs on Foster avenue and North Eighth street and directed contractors to fix pavements citywide. It referred a tax assessment challenge at Lot 130 to ongoing investigations and considered lighting for Mahaffey's Addition. Grading North Ninth Street School grounds to permit a sidewalk was deferred to the six month budget cycle.
Brief services will be held at the home of his daughter Mrs J W Smallwood in Cambridge at 7 PM. Rev C E Sheppard will officiate. Wednesday the remains depart for Peoli with further rites at 12 PM in Peoli M E Church. Interment follows with Peoli pallbearers and accompanying friends.
We thank friends neighbors and employees of Guernsey Works American Sheet and Tin Plate Co for kindness during illness and death of our husband and father Also for many floral offerings Mrs John K Riggs and Family
The Steubenville Gazette reports Circuit Judge John M. Cook remains in a steady condition similar to earlier updates indicating a slow convalescence several days prior.
A vast Los Angeles gathering of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks opens a three day convention with delegates from across the nation. Garry Herrmann and J A Samis vie for grand exalted ruler, Edward Leach seeks re election as grand treasurer, Fred C Robinson to keep the post, with Detroit and Boston named as future convention sites.
An inquest was ordered after the death of miner Meighen following amputation and illness. The body was buried in Kennensburg without an inquest. Coroner Ringer began assembling witnesses in Blue Bell to determine if disinterment is needed and to proceed with the inquest.
At a Byesville Board of Education meeting on Monday Prof Ray Crossian of Uhrichsville was hired as Instructor of Music for the next term. He will move to Byesville to open a studio and organize plans for the program.
Prof Crosslaw becomes the first teacher employed by Byesville schools to teach music in addition to his duties in the schools.
A cyclone ripped through Steubenville Free Methodists camp meeting grounds killing 16 year old Miss Mary Miller of New Brighton and injuring Rev. W. Ladue. Damage to oil derricks and tents reported with several tents destroyed and workers struck by debris.
Archbishop O Connell welcomes Roman Catholic educators as three‑day convention begins in Boston. Mass at the cathedral precedes meetings at Boston College and the Catholic Union clubhouse. Delegates include Sisters from parochial schools, hundreds of priests and brothers, and lay delegates nationwide.
One of the citys largest prizefight crowds is expected as Battling Nelson the world lightweight champion fights Ad Wolgast of Milwaukee in a ten round bout. Nelson says the bout wont go the limit while Wolgast appears in good form. Nelsons purse is 5500 and Wolgast 1500.
The funeral for Mrs. Jno Ratliff will be held Thursday afternoon at 8 o'clock at the Cambridge residence. Reverends McCall and Campbell will conduct the service. Interment will be at Mt Hermon cemetery.
The advertisement promotes bulk coffees 15 to 30 cents per pound and a wide grocery line including sugar rice flour and canned fruits. It touts Sleepy Eye Pillsbury Ceresota Gold Medal beets peaches lye and soaps with low cash prices and invites customers to inquire about items not shown. It emphasizes friendly service and price leadership.
Our great cut price Oxford sale begins July 10 and runs until every pair is sold with the aim to convert Oxford money into fall and winter footwear at Trenner s. Cut price Oxford sale at Trenner s. All Spring Suits at half price at Craig s. Fourth off on any pair of Oxfords. Preaching Sunday morning at the Christian church in Wood men s hall Hutchison block by Mr T J Wallace. Cambridge Boys band to play at the Old Soldiers Reunion in Claysville on Thursday August 12.
Charles Johnson of North Eleventh street, an engineer in the Marietta Division yards at New Comerstown, is spending his vacation with his family at home.
The funeral services for Wm. H. Davis will be held at the late residence in Byesville tomorrow afternoon at 1 oclock conducted by Rev. W. H. Wilson of the Byesville Baptist Church. The fraternal orders to which Mr. Davis belongs will probably attend in a body.
A playful nag about a selfish husband who should wash in a hot kitchen using small items like bed quilts and rag carpets. The piece suggests he would change if Rub-a-lac were used, claiming there is time for other tasks once it is applied. Try it.
The regular meeting of the Cambridge Camp Modern Woodmen was held last evening and only routine matters were handled.
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