Cambridge Honors Ten Departed Heroes On Memorial Day
Cambridge observed Memorial Day with a simple patriotic pageant. Citizens lined Wheeling avenue for a parade led by the G A R and Cambridge Band. Children joined a counter march to East End school, flowers abounded, and Lincoln’s address was read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.A.R
Wheeling Avenue
Cambridge
Court House Park
W. R
A. A. Taylor
7Th Street
East End
Jeffersonian
Cambridge Post
Taylor
Commander Taylor
America
Prof. la- Chat
Dr. Brown
Lincoln
A. Ramsey
Capt. Taylor
Chautauqua
Gen. R. B. Brown
Zanesville
Jos. B. Foraker
John &. Wise
Cambridge Band
A. R
South Cemetery
Comuit Lee
Northwood
Old City
Bard Ani
Marit
Lung
Coal Mine Prospects Shift Toward Westland Township
The Jeffersonian reports rising activity in Westland as coal land options increase amid competing bids by H E B Loomis of National Coal Co and L O Riddle with W A Thompson of Byesville. Riddle buys part of the Richard Stevens farm to open on, while Riddle and Thompson acquire Marcellus Heskett property southwest Jackson for testing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffersonian
National Coal Co
Hawes
Jackson Township
Groves Farm
Valley Township
Ohio
Westland Township
Westland
H. E B. Loomis
L. O. Riddle
W. A. Thompson
Byesville
Riddle
Richard Stevens
Marcellus Heskett
Jackson
Messrs. Riddie and
Thompson
Park Merediths Visit After Father-in-Law's Death
Mr and Mrs Park J Meredith of Washinon Pa arrive in the city due to the death of Mrs Merediths father Wm Downar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park J. Meredith
Washinon, Pa
Imperial Miner Killed in Mine Accident
John Bettinger a coal miner was instantly crushed by a falling slate in the Imperial mines near Jelle Valley on Wednesday afternoon. He was working alone when the accident occurred. nearby miners rushed to his aid, and a physician later confirmed the fatal injuries from the impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bettinger
Imperial
Jelle Valley
Bravery of Lineman Clark Averted Disaster on Wheeling Ave
Wm. Clark, lineman for the C P L T Co, stood firm as a freight car loaded with ice broke loose on Wheeling avenue. He jumped aboard to apply brakes but stayed aboard to warn pedestrians, saving a passenger car with 15 women and children nearby. Conductor Voorhes and Motorman Hall coordinated to reconnect the trolley, then assisted Clark after the incident. The freight car was later moved from the track using block and tackle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Clark
Wheeling Avenue
Byesville
6Th Street
Clark
4Th Street
Doc’’ Voorhes
Hall
Mrs S G Hughes Stricken With Apoplexy In Londonderry
Mrs S G Hughes a well known woman in Londonderry was stricken with apoplexy while at the rear yard placing the family washing on the line and died that afternoon. Funeral services set for Thursday at 10 at her residence with Mr and Mrs Isaac Hyde of this city to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. G. Hughes
Londonderry
Isaac Hyde
Civil Service Examination Notice for City Post Office
An examination for clerk and carrier positions will be held at the post office on June 22, 1907. For blanks and full details on qualifications duties salaries vacations promotions, address Secretary Board of Civil Service Examiners Post Office City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Civil Service Examiners
Post Office
Fire destroys house on Oy Scott farm near Cambridge
A house valued at 350 on the Oy Scott farm two miles east of Cambridge burned at about four o'clock Wednesday morning. The building belonged to Harry Black and was not insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oy Scott
Cambrige
Harry Black
Typhoid Report At Washington Affects Two Residents
Typhoid fever has appeared in Washington with two confirmed cases. The afflicted are Miss Mary Lawrence and Will Hanna, both reported by local health authorities.
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Washington
Mary Lawrence
Will Hanna
Veteran Downar Dies in Columbus After Stroke
Wm. M. Downar a Cambridge native and Civil War veteran died at his daughter Mary Lyons home in Columbus from a stroke. Funeral held Friday at 2 pm with Dr. W V Milligan officiating. interment in South Cemetery beside his wife. Born August 10 1830 in Uniontown Pa, he left a large brood including Mary Lyons Jennie Smith Bert Downar Thomas Leasure Thomas Minto and Andrew C Downar among others. He served in Company B Fifteenth Regiment and was a member of Cambridge Presbyterian Church and the Cambridge G A R Post No 343.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. M. Downar
Cambridge
Mary Lyons
Columbus
Thomas Boyd
East Gomber Avenue
W. V. Milligan
Ken C. Hayes
Presbyterian Church
C. E. Sheppard
M. P
Cambridge G. A. R. Post
Downar
Uniontown
Julia Moore
Jennie Smith
John P. Downar
Anna Martha Downar
Thomas Leasure
Bert W. Downar
G. A. Stockdale
Pittsburg
Thomas Minto
J. Park Meredith
Washington, Pa
Andrew C. Downar
Guernsey County
Co. B
Fiftenth Regiment
Cambridges’resbyterian
Cambridge Country Club to lease farm and build new clubhouse
Stockholders met in the probate court room to authorize a lease of the entire Burt heirs farm for two and a half years and to require a new clubhouse costing at least 1850 dollars built within sixty days. Plans include relocating on the crest near Stop 7 with views for miles. The course may be altered to improve play, likely next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge Country Club
Probate Court Room
Burt
Stop 7
Four Girls Die in Fire at Rothschild Cottage
Long Branch New Jersey May 31 bodies of two daughters of Walter Schiffer and two servant girls were recovered from the blaze ruins of the Rothschild cottage. Misses Adelaine and Llama Bowles had returned home Friday noon from West Alexandria where they spent Memorial Day with sister Mrs J H Dunlap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Branch
N. J
Walter Schiffer
Rothschild Cottage
Adelaine
Llama Bowles
West Aleandria
J. H. Dunlap
Court House News and Probate Actions in Cambridge
Court notes list include Weaver Clark and others of Cambridge with insanity adjudication for Adams township residents and Jefferson township. Ohio vs Walter Mitchell bail granted. estate of Sophia J. Fife final account by Walker C. Fife. cases include specific performance Stewart & Dugan. jury wheel 200 names. Dollar Savings Bank Co. vs Belle Boyd foreclosure $2,950. Mionie McCleary vs Ohio Telephone Co. damages $215. O V Wells for plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis T. Wiley
Adams Township
Ohio
Walter Mitchell
Sophia J. Fife
Walker C. Fife
Adams
Dollar Savings Bank Co
St Clairsville
Belle Boyd Et al
O V_ Wells
Mionie McCleary
the Ohio Telephone Co
Wells Attorney
Slavish Cemetery Dedication Draws Large Memorial Day Crowd
Byesville May 31 The Slavish Catholic church dedicates its new cemetery with a Memorial Day procession from the station to the church and cemetery. Vicar General F X Specht and Fathers Markanshas Lilitary and Richtiertsik lead services as fifteen silk flags are carried, followed by a picnic at the Driving Park. Also notes visitors and locals including Will Morris, Ruth McConnell, Reta Barnett, Mrs John Malone, and the Smith family visiting in area towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byesville
Barnesville
F. X. Specht
Columbus
Markanshas
Canal Dover
Emil Lilitary
Pleasant City
E. F. Richtiertsik
Chinese Revolt Spreads Near Amey City
May 31 thirty thousand rebels are under arms forty miles south of Amey. The revolt is spreading. The Viceroy of Fourchew has dispatched 8,000 troops to quell the uprising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amey
China
Fourchew
Puritan Coal Co Directors Mull Machinery Purchase
A meeting of Puritan Coal Co directors was held in the Central National Bank building to authorize buying machinery for the new Puritan coal mine. The firm has extensive interests in Guernsey County and is opening a rich coal field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puritan Coal Co
Guernsey County
Central National Bank
Puritan
French Seamen Strike Paralyzes Naval Reserve Seafaring
Paris May 31 A major strike by 117000 seamen in the Naval Reserve threatens France’s commerce. Discontent centers on a pension bill set at 70 dollars and fifty cents for seamen and 200 dollars for captains, deemed unsatisfactory and the immediate cause of the walkout.
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Paris
Naval Reserve
St. Clair of Love City Guest Here Thursday
F. W. St. Clair of Love City visited friends Thursday and spent time with local acquaintances during the afternoon and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. St. Clair
Love City
Two Local Couples Tie the Knot in Cambridge Area
William Schaum and Mrs Oral Sloan Poorman of the Glass Plant addition Cambridge wed at the bride's home with about twenty guests. Sadie Belle Tyson and Frank McFarland, with a 35‑guest ceremony on Wall avenue, then honeymooned at North 4th street. Anna Narvosta Kackley and Francis Marion Secrest wed at St Pauls Lutheran Pleasant City with Miss Mabel Kelley others in attendance. The note includes receptions, gifts, and future residences in Cambridge Pleasant City and Cincinnati Louisville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred C. Weaver
Hazel Clark
Cambridge
Chas. B. Johnson
Jefferson Township
Nettie Durben
Wm. Schaum
Oral S. Poorman
P. Crossen
Lloyd Boyd
Cambrige
E. D. Winnett
Olive Shaw
Frank R. McFarland
Sadie B. Tyson
Ira L Mackey
Anna M Watson
William Schaum
Oral Sloan Poorman
D. E. Carman
Baptist Church
Schaum
Cambridge Glass Co
Christian Church
Benton Tyson
Wall Avenue
Sadie Belle Tyson
Frank McFarland
J. W. Ashwood
U. P
Mabel Tyson
Ina Freaks
Clarence
George Tyson
North 4Th Street
McFarland
Marietta
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Pleasant City
Anna Narvosta Kackley
Francis Marion Secrest
E. Luther Spaid
Springfield
Valenciennes
Cincinnati
Louisville
Guernsey County
Reverend McMunn Joins Communion Services at Rix Mills
Rev J S McMunn of North 10th street traveled to Rix Mills Friday to assist Rev A M Acheson in conducting Communion Services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.S. McMunn
North 10Th Street
Rix Mills
A. M. Acheson
Mrs Clark Returns From Barnes Visit
Mrs. T. Clark of North 6th street returned Thursday evening from a visit with her daughter Mrs. Wilbur Hillis and family in Barnes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. ©. Clark
North 6Th Street
Wilbur Hillis
Barnesville
Ohio Fuel Supply to Raise Stock for Main Line
The Ohio Fuel Supply Co plans an $8.2 million capital increase, bringing total capital to $16.2 million with $1 million in treasury. The issue will go to stockholders at the June 11 annual meeting in Columbus to fund a new main from the West Virginia field to aid Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Fuel Supply CO
Columbus
West Virgiia
Cincinnati
Final Promotions Announced Across All School Grades
The district reports final promotions in all grades on Friday. Fifth grade shows 178 promotions and 33 failures, with teachers listed. Fourth grade records 217 promotions and 22 failures, with staff named. Sixth grade 133 promotions and 24 failures, seventh grade 109 promotions and 32 failures, eighth grade 51 promotions and 11 failures. Total 1413 promotions, 268 failures, with many failures in primary rooms. The year was successful despite heavy illness among teachers and pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Eagleson
Frances Mehaffey
Edith Barnes
Lela Vance
Myrtle Giffen
Bernice Linn
Alma Barnett
Elizabeth Wall
Anna Turnbaugh
Mary Midaleton
Madge Young
Mary Hyatt
Irma Acheson
Nellie Shepherd
Helen Barber
W. A. Hunt
Blanche Bonnell
Harriet Gibson
Belle Watson
Clara Mehaffey
Ida Ogier
Red Men Capture City of Byesville
Neola Tribe No 120 of Byesville was instituted Wednesday by Hock Hocking Tribe No 58 with fifty charter members. Cambridge Tribe performed the ceremony and officers were elected for the ensuing year including Prophet John Richardson and Sachem Charles Gates. A banquet followed and Pleasant City members attended.
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Byesville
Hock Hocking
Cambridge
John Richardson
Sachem
Charles Gates
John Scottson
Ira Mackley
Lesley Snowball
Fred Siens
Nicholas Oliver
Robert Scott
Pleasant City
Twenty Barrel Well Is Shot at Burn House Farm
A Belle Valley special reports Well No. 2 on the Burn house farm drilled by Hon. Chris Mc Kee reached 1500 feet Friday and shows potential for at least twenty barrels. This marks Mr. McKee's fifty second test and he will begin further testing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Valley
Burnhouse Farm
Chris McKee
Mr. McKee
Memorial Day visit by Miss Hammond in Zanesville
Miss Jennie Hammond of Stewart avenue was the guest of her sister in Zanesville for Memorial Day. The Cincinnati Underwriters Insurance through its local agent paid George Adamsville $4.00 for damage to his fog by lightning on May 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Hammond
Stewart Avenue
Zanesville
Cincinnati
George Adamssville
Also Mentioned on This Page
J.C. Ayer Co
Lowell
Mase
Dr. Shoop
Neilley & CO
Lineman Clark
Civil Service Examination
Country Club
Court House News
John
Saad
C. Taylor
Stewart & Dugan
Specht of
Will Morris
Joseph Morris
Ruth McConnell
Reta Barnett
Cleveland
John Malone
Bliss
William Smith
Cleo
Mt. Vernon
Wright
Sixth Street
Cupid
McFarlan L—Tyson
Winnett—Shaw
W. H. McFarland
D. D
K. D. Winnett
Cambridge Public Schools
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