One Hundred Years of Free Masonry in Ohio
A historical note recounts the centennial of Masonry in Ohio from 1808 to 1868, detailing a January 1818 grand lodge in Columbus, leaders such as Rufus Putnam and Lewis Cass, and a list of surviving grand masters including Horace M. Stokes. It cites sources from the Cincinnati Gazette and mentions early meetings in Chillicothe and Columbus.
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Court House
Chillicothe
Cincinnati Gazette
Cambridge Lodge
Ohio
Old Court House
Lewis Cass
Amity Lodge
Zanesville
Janary
Rufus Putnam
General Assembly
Columbes
Chester Griswold
Lincoln Goodale
Goode
House of Columbus
Goodale House
Grand Seige
Lewey Cass
Washington City
Chester Griswortd
Virginia
Thomas ‘Gorwin
Lebanon
William Firlding
Sidney
Charles Anthony
Springfield
Timothy Beker
Norwalk
Wm. J. Reese
Lancaster
Wm.b. Thrall
Coumbus
William
B. Hubbard
Columbus
Luces V. Bierce
4Kron
Wm.b. Dodds
Cincinnati
Fr. Smith
Minnesa
Horace M. Stokes
Payroll Error Causes Brief Sleepy River Coal Office Turmoil
A payroll mistake at National Coal Co in the Central National Bank Building caused a temporary disruption as workers gathered after payday. The error was quickly corrected and operations resumed at the mines. Mrs. John Culbertson and daughter Eula visited County Auditor Dan A Wallace and wife on North Ninth Street.
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National Coal Co
Central National Bank
John Culbertson
Eula
Adams Township
Dan A. Wallace
North Ninth Street
Engine derailment prompts Marietta to response at Newcomerstown
The Marietta Division wreck train was sent to Newcomerstown at noon to replace a derailed engine on a side track near the station. No injuries were reported.
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Marietta
Newcomerstown
Attorney Stockdale to Take West Virginia Vacation
Attorney John F. Stockdale will depart Tuesday morning for a week or ten days away with friends in West Virginia. He plans a brief outdoor getaway and returns to work afterward.
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John F. Stockdale
West Virginia
Horse Auction At Mantua Nets Good Prices
Col J M Stevenson sold thirty one head of northern horses belonging to I A Spence of Mantua at Fred Stewarts livery stable on Saturday. All the animals brought good prices.
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Col
J. M. Stevenson
I. A. Spence
Mantua
Fred Stewart
Democratic platform pledges broad reforms and tariff changes
Denver July 11 summary of the Democratic national platform denounces officeholder growth and waste, backs tariff revision and railroad regulation, calls for campaign finance limits, an income tax, and an eight hour day. It supports labor injunction reform, a national department of labor, postal savings, and direct senatorial elections amid calls for naval buildup and state rights.
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Denver
Republican Party
Republican Congress
Fincel
New York
Republican National Committee
Democratic Party
Congress
Courts of Justice
United States Senate
Organization of Industry
Department of Labor
National Health Bureau
United States
Arizona
New Mexico
Interstate Commerce Commission
Philippines
Panama Canal
House of Representatives
Napoli Dialect Verse Reflections On Distance And Love
A brief excerpt contrasts Naples and New York with a speaker lamenting longing, sunlit violet memories, and a hard working heart. The verse touches on separation, homesickness, and the ache to live fully despite longing. Included is a light note about an afternoon off in a dining scene with Mistress Bridget and Mr Rogers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridget
The Surprise Bank Cashier Vanishes With Empty Wallet
A trusted bank cashier suddenly disappears provoking nationwide shock as investigators confirm no funds are missing, sparking a widespread manhunt and questions about the motive behind the astonishing escape.
Bituminous Coal Industry Tonnage Shows Mixed April May 1908
Tonnage at tide water for April and May 1908 reached 2,860,000 tons, up 10,000 from 1906 but down 610,000 from 1907. Demand is improving but sluggish, spot prices fall 5 to 10 cents while contract prices stay at 2.65. Lake shipments rise as supply at lake heads runs bare, with eastern lines and New England showing modest gains.
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Tidewater
New York
Pennsylvania
Raleigh
Richmond
Lynchburg
New England
Court House News Roundup from Cambridge and Nearby Townships
Several divorces granted with custody awards and name restorations. Cases include spousal separations and property returns in Cambridge. sales confirmed with deeds ordered. a probate filing for Cyrus Turnbaugh. leave to file motions by July 18. Attorneys include A L Stevens for Cynthia Hayman.
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Samuel Marlatt
Indian Camp
Eliza Mathews
Liberty Township
Frank S. Collison
Nannie E. McConnell
Cambride
William H. Ransom
Margaret H. Moore
Cambridge
Clifford Dawson
Leota Hayman
Carl St. Clair
Mae Bonnell
Common Pleas
Jane Spaid
Wilber Tobin
Minnie Tobin
Emanuel Boyd
Admi
Interstate Iron & Steel Co
Zilpha Cleveland
A. B. Cleveland
Zilpha Fisk
Ella McIntire
John MclIntire
Lulu B. Haynes
C. C. Haynes
Rosa Leslie
Fred Leslie
Valley TP Teachers Salary Listings
Valley Township teachers and rates listed by district. Hartford District No 1 shows Mary Campbell Virgil Albin O T Fogle M A Gregg with eight months and monthly sums from 40 to 42 50. Derwent District No 2 includes Bery Fisher Roy Gregg with eight months and monthly sums 40 to 50. West Point lists L Vandyke with eight months at 50 per month and Pleasant City records W H Spaid and Neva Call at 45 per month. District No 3 North Star W W Oliver months 45. District No 4 Blue Bell Neva Call months 45.
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Hartford
Mary BK. Campbell
Virgil Albin
O. T. Fogle
M. A. Gregg
Derwent
Bery Fisher
Roy Gregg
West Point
L. Vandyke
North Star
W. W. Oliver
Blue Bell
Neva Call
Opperman
W. H. Spaid
Pleasant City Recorder
Infant Daughter Died at Four Months
Naomi McIntone four months old, child of Mr and Mrs McIntone of 123 West Steubenville avenue, died Saturday after a short illness. Funeral held at family home this morning at 10 conducted by Rev H H Bawden of Second Baptist church. Interment in Northwood cemetery.
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Naomi
Mrs Elizabeth A Dennis Dies in Cambridge at 83
Mrs Elizabeth A Dennis wife of Peter Dennis longtime Cambridge resident died at 4 pm Sunday at 308 North 5th street after a lengthy illness. She leaves husband son Harry Dennis sister Mary Moffett and brothers in Missouri. Funeral Tuesday at 2 pm at the family home conducted by Rev H H Bawden with private services and South Cemetery burial.
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Elizabeth A. Dennis
Peter Dennis
Cambridge
North 5Th Street
Dennis
Harry Dennis
Mary Moffett
Cora Phillips
Missouri
First Baptist Church
Monmouth County
N. J
New Jersey
Peter S.dennis
John Dennis
H. H. Bawden
Cambridge Second Baptist Church
D. E. Carman
South Cemetery
Engineer Miller Scalded At Post Boy Engine Incident
Engineer E. E. Miller of the Marietta Division was badly scalded on his face hands and arms when steam blew back into the fire box after a casting fell from engine No. 7333 at Post Boy. The company surgeon Dr. Frame treated him and said the injuries are painful but not serious, with time needed before resuming duties.
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E. E. Miller
Marietta
Post Boy
Miller
Frame
Union Station
Grover Barton Heads to Buckeye Lake Outing
Grover Barton of the J. G. Bair Co. travels with his wife and Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Monroe for an outing at Buckeye Lake this morning.
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Grover Barton
J. G. Bair Co
J. W. Monroe
Buckeye Lake
Destructive Storm Terrors Hit Guernsey County
A severe wind and lightning storm swept Guernsey county causing extensive damage. Silos, haystacks, a wheat stack, fences and trees were toppled near New Concord and Love City. Homes in Kimbolton Bird's Run and Harmony suffered structural strikes with insured losses noted.
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Cambridge
National Pike
New Concord
Clark Best
John Russel Mehaffey
Evilsizer
Wm. Stone
Love City
E. W. Salliday
Harmony
W. L. Berry
Kimbolton
A. G. Williams
Bird's Run
Miner August Baer Crushed in Mine Fall at Cambridge Collieries
August Baer, a miner living in Fair Ground Addition, was crushed by a coal and slate fall at 9:30 AM in the Midway mine of Cambridge Collieries Co. He worked alone in a room, suffered severe injuries including a broken leg, crushed shoulder, multiple fractured ribs, and head wounds. Rescue teams freed him, Dr. Long treated him, and he was transported to Keenan's Hospital in this city.
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August Baer
Fair Ground
Midway
Cambridge Colleries Co
Baer
T.w.long
Byesville
Bair
Keenan's Hospital
Women’s Home Missionary Society Meeting at Church
The Women’s Home Missionary Society of the U B church will meet at the church this evening. Regular prayer meeting services are planned for Wednesday evening.
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Women's Home Missionary Society of the
U. B. Church
Granville Family Guests Visit North Tenth Street
Mr and Mrs Ed McCollum and daughter of Granville were the guests of Mr and Mrs A J McCollum on North Tenth street over Sunday along with other relatives.
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Ed. McCollum
Granville
A. J. McCollum
North Tenth Street
Postcard Corrects Death Sketch Of George Cale
A. Secrest, now in Oklahoma, writes that George Cale died and was born in the Shenandoah Valley Virginia in April 1817. The note clarifies he was not a native of Guernsey County nor as old as a prior sketch indicated.
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A. Secrest
Oklahoma
George Cale
Shenandoah Valley
Virginia
Guernsey County
Westland Township School Reunion Planned for August 27
The Westland township school reunion will be held this year August 27 at East Union church. Teachers pupils and patrons of the township schools are cordial invited to attend. The program will be announced later.
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Westland Township
Ree Union
East Union Church
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Republcan Party
Genewal
Wall Stret
Treasury
Napoli
Neo Yorka
Landa
Ali Gray
Wien
Catholic Standard and Times
Court House News
Probate
Cyrus Turnbaugh
John H. Linton
Wm. J. Linton
Lizzie Duffey
Lulu Haines
Cynthia Hayman
Charles Hayman
A. L. Stevens
Lydia A. Miles
Thomas Miles
Marietta Div
Green
W. B. Green
Odd Fellows’ Temple
Westland TP
Suocal Reunion
Ayer
Ayers
Nature
J. C. Ayer Co
Lowell, Mare
Washington
Hapa
Seneca
Cambri
Boxwell-Patterson
Rules and Regulations
E Cash Preeble
O. Vv
I Worthy Uson
Kim Dolton
W.O. Moore
Washimaton
Muskingum College
J. Knox Montgomery
D.D
Webster’s International
Wenriam CO
Mass
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