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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1913
Page
4
A dated summary lists daily mail volumes for the Cambridge Post Office. It shows monthly totals of about 150,602, with a daily average around 6,024, along with scattered daily figures and codes across June.
T E Amos testifies as Jeffersonian Company general manager that June 1913 daily circulation reached 6 024 with a total of 150 602 for the month. Notary G D Dugan confirms sworn statement and notes the paper’s lead among Guernsey county publications.
On July 22 in history Peregrine White the first white native of New England died in Marshfield Massachusetts. Also on this date 1864 General James B McPherson of the Army of the Tennessee was killed near Atlanta Georgia and 1906 financier Russell Sage died.
Evening stars Jupiter and Mercury, morning stars Saturn Venus and Mars visible. A conjunction of Venus and Saturn at 12:52 a.m. highlighted the planetary lineup for observers comparing dusk and dawn skies.
The Jefferson county grand jury in special session reports thirteen indictments against bootleggers this session, signaling intensified enforcement actions and ongoing crackdown on illegal liquor.
A reflective passage links the lingering thrill of violin tones to the soul’s refinement, praising noble natures and the subtle vibrance of music as a touch divine that awakens inner harmony.
Gov. Cox denounces a longstanding Columbus organization that fed on unfounded business fears, alleging unscrupulous capital-based leaders used alarm to raise funds and disgrace the state.
Comment praises Service Director Leyshon for pushing electric lights in the City park and suggests adding a permanent policeman to curb evils after dark. It notes Cleveland faces the same issue and urges quick action by council and the safety department.
The passage extols the independent independence of voters across the United States as proven in 1910 and 1912 elections. It credits this broad citizen will with driving investigations in Congress and state legislatures into long standing corrupt practices by public officials and urges public servants to mend their behavior. The text frames voter resolve as a vital safeguard for good government.
Governor and Attorney General report that several saloons in cities with fraudulent Greenback petitions sheltered crooks and perjurers. Owners are blamed for shielding offenders. licenses may be revoked. State Liquor License Commission will be instructed to investigate and deny licenses to offending saloonkeepers. Police will certify saloon keepers who aided criminals.
The secretary of state outlines a policy to take virtual control of Nicaragua and exercise a protectorate akin to Cuba. The aim is to end turmoil and revolutions, gain exclusive canal rights, and preserve the Monroe doctrine while fostering peace with Central American republics.
Critics warn that lawmakers fret not about Mulhall but about constituents and the public at large refusing partisan control. A simple apology cannot quiet the public or ease conscience.
A called Board of Health meeting decided to spend up to $400 to clean the city after the recent high water. Health Officer Ramsey toured the area along Wills Creek and outlined needed work and coordination with Director Leyshou and his crew.
Miss Geneva Shallcross drove a new car to Zanesville and back without incident. On turning around at the curb she became excited and ran into a fire plug, causing no damage to the machine.
Mrs. William Hanna and children Clarence and George of Malta will arrive Tuesday for a visit with relatives in Cambridge.
A notice outlines amendments to the corporation boundary starting at the State Road and Highland avenue intersection and tracing east to the first alley east of Eighteenth street. It then follows alley centers to Blaine avenue, continues to Belleview Road, sweeps southwesterly to Eighteenth street, along Edgeworth to North Eighth, then west and south of Wills Creek to reconnect with the existing line from North Fifth Street east to Wills Creek.
The county commissioners met Tuesday to award two small bridge contracts and to consider seeking federal and state aid for repairing the National Road segment through Guernsey County after a wagon load of lumber fell through a bridge, killing Jennie Wilson and injuring Mary Wilson. The incident is linked to lumber hauled for another bridge repair, but no aid action has been taken yet.
Sneak thieves broke into Mrs. E. L. Harris’s residence in Columbus last evening and stole jewelry silverware and other valuables valued at about 1000 dollars. A prior burglary at the same home years ago netted 600 dollars in valued goods.
Charlotte Or der, 25, shot at her husband, 29, as he returned home drunk. The couple had married in Columbus a year ago. Authorities fear further violence in the volatile domestic case.
Thomas Stewart of Wheeling Avenue leaves Monday for Harrodsburg Kentucky to race in the district. He has trained with Grace True at the Cambridge-Byesville track for several weeks and is pleased with her speed.
In police court the case against Anderson Jirles and his brother in law Howard Steele for disorderly conduct was continued to Tuesday. Jirles, advised by his physician, was unable to attend. he was more seriously injured than initially thought after an incident at the Steele home when he went to fetch his wife. Jirles had scalp wounds not dressed until Monday.
Mrs. Mary Hill underwent a dislocated shoulder operation on Tuesday at Cambridge Hospital performed by Dr. Huth with Dr. A R Cain assisting. Mrs. Belle Casey received a separate operation Tuesday evening. Charles Lonon of Rogge hotel Ganesville was admitted Monday for treatment. Mrs. Ferdinand Burlingame was dismissed Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs Patrick Casey of North Fourth street underwent a difficult operation Tuesday morning at the City hospital performed by Dr F W Lane assisted by Drs A B Head ley and Huth. She was reported resting well late this afternoon. Miss Stella Bliss of Kimbolton spent Sunday with her sister Mrs Earl Gunn of North Eighth street. Little Miss Ida Bell Whiting of Massilon is spending a few days with her aunt Mrs Earl Gunn of North Eighth street.
Chief Long announced a police officer will patrol the park each evening after it becomes part of the city. Responding to numerous complaints of disorderly conduct, he warned a group of boys after a phone report and said arrests would follow if the noise continued.
At the Lyric the eleventh story of What Happened to Mary featuring Mary Fuller, plus Cupid's Hired Man with John Bunny and Flora Finch, The Honor of a Soldier Edison war picture, The Tenor of Conscience Kalem drama with Alice Hollister and James Vincent, and Selig comedy. Five reels and the Lyric orchestra. Tomorrow night Broncho Billy G M Anderson cowboys. Reel No 5 of What Happened to Mary scheduled for tomorrow night.
County officials led by Recorder announce efforts to obtain federal appropriation to improve the old National road through Guernsey County. County Surveyor Carson Davis Homer Weedon B F Sheppard of Cambridge and R S Deal of Quaker City present as plans move to Washington for approval. Judge Lowe of the National Old Trails Road Association says expect two years to complete the ocean to ocean route with New Mexico and Missouri already funding bonds and highlighting the Grand Canyon corridor.
Corda Scott, a Guernsey county teacher who taught in Trumbull county last year and plans to return in a few days, will go home near Kimbolton Wednesday after a three week stay in the city. She is recovering from a severe appendicitis attack.
Hogs receipts 15 000 market steady mixed and butchers 8 80 9 55 good heavy 8 80 9 40 light 8 65 pigs 7 50 7 85. Cattle receipts 3 000 market quiet beeves 7 20 9 10 cows and heifers 38 80 8 50 stockers and feeders 5 60 7 80 calves 8 25 11 00. Sheep receipts 2 200 market slow native 4 10 5 00 lambs 5 25 7 35 western 5 75 7 50.
Chicago market report lists July 22 prices with wheat at .86 percent, corn at .61 percent, oats at .39 percent, and pork at 22 dollars and 10 cents.
Cattle receipts light and market steady with choice beef around 8.10 to 8.25, fair 7.25 to 7.60, veal calves up to 11. Sheep and lambs show fair receipts and slow market with prime wethers 5.25 to 5.35, good mixed 4.85 to 5.20, spring lambs 4.50 to 7.00. Hogs show 10 double decks and slow market, prime heavy 9.60 to 9.75.
The Prisoner of Zenda starring James K. Hackett in a dual role played to large audiences at the Colonial. The five part feature praised as a masterful, pictorial production with a marvelous scenery and Hackett hailed as a great American actor. Shows tonight only from 6:30 to 10:30 with admission 10 and 15 cents and a two dollar attraction.
Albert Owens, colored, indicted for shooting with intent to kill, pleaded guilty to assault and battery before Judge McGinnis. He was sentenced to 90 days in jail with fine of 50 dollars and costs, jail term suspended on good behavior.
Wednesday is Raisin Bread day at The Cambridge City Bakery located at 78 1. The notice lists picnic lunch items and hat prices from Mabel McFarland's millinery store on Court Square. Charles Barrnett of Columbus spent Sunday with Mrs. Barnett visiting her parents on East Wheeling Avenue.
The conservative management of Citizens Savings Bank has placed it on the Roll of Honor as its surplus exceeds its capital stock. The bank is prepared to pay interest on deposits and to loan money on favorable terms. 639 Wheeling Ave.
ARNO LD S GARAGE no advertising mumbug for glasses to suit and fit go to Dr James Early ophthalmologist in room 11 over post office examination at night and day H L Stewart dentist second floor central national bank bldg Cambridge special attention to diseased gums For the right goods at the right price see Atkins the jeweler established more than 60 years opposite court house If we could have true statistics of deaths caused by tonsillectomy the operation would never be performed except in malignant disease Why not go to Dr Bartlett for safe treatment Every pair of glasses July 15 to August 15 go at a reduction Come early for best service H LeGrand Williams eye glass specialist Florence Sproat Love City was shopping in Cambridge Tuesday
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