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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1912
Page
5
A group of college fraternity members went to a neighboring town for a night out and found themselves at the wrong church during a prayer meeting. They witnessed the service before realizing the mix up and quietly left as the other church finished its program with their world tour theme.
W M Hannan offers loan financing on farm property located on the second floor of the Central National Bank Building. Interest terms and repayment details are to be arranged with the lender. Potential borrowers are advised to contact the lender to discuss options.
Mrs Henry Andrews and her young daughter of the Colley Block plan to leave Wednesday for a visit with relatives in Cleveland.
Classified notice says H L Stewart dentist operates on the second floor of Central National Bank Building in Cambridge offering special attention to diseased gums with opening date August 5.
For the right goods at the right price, Atkins the jeweler offers established trust for over 60 years and is located opposite Court House with October 9 sale signs noted.
Motormen on the intrurban run of the N M P and T Co have been furnished their new summer uniforms by the company.
Henry Greenwald of Cleveland departs Tuesday for a business trip to Athens, visiting his brother Mark Greenwald and family during the stay.
Mr and Mrs Fred Harrison left Monday morning in their car for Freeport to visit relatives. Dr Harrison will return home Tuesday evening.
The Jeffersonian advertises a Bible giveaway for readers. Collect one coupon from the paper, bring it with eight cents to the Jeffersonian office, and receive a Bible.
The First U P church sent delegates to Columbus on Tuesday for the State Sunday School Convention. George Moore C E Baxter Dr Young Charles Willis and Charles Miller represented the church.
A Blaine avenue dinner honored J F Fleming of Denver with 18 guests. later 30 attended. Mrs J G Petrikin hosted a Country club tea for 50 ladies with pink roses and spring frocks. Mr G H Harris’s birthday surprise included music, games and a three course luncheon. 15 guests attended. The Ladies Aid Society meets Thursday at Mrs H G Glenn’s home. A Moose Fraternity talk at the Masonic Temple drew a large crowd with speakers from Anderson and Newark and a 1000 member forecast for Cambridge lodge. The Forget-Me-Not Club meets Wednesday at Mrs Elmer Wilson’s, and the United Brethren Sunday School plans its annual picnic at Driving Park next Saturday.
The Seventeenth Annual Guernsey County Christian Endeavor Convention meets at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church on June 20 and 21. Sessions include a praise service, addresses by Rev. G. G. Shurtz and Mrs. Bussert, devotionals, reports, and symposiums on loyalty and efficiency. Delegates invited. officers listed.
Mrs B F Fleming hosted a family picnic Saturday evening at George Allshouse's Waterstreet home. The event honored Mr and Mrs J F Fleming of Denver Valwith a six o clock luncheon on the lawn and vocal entertainment from various guests during the evening.
Dinner party hosted by Miss Gertrude Snyder featured Miss Florence Blair and Miss Bess Preston as honor guests. A three course meal and pink peony centerpiece complemented hand painted place cards for the attending ladies and the hostess. Blair and Preston plan a Cleveland summer.
Miss Grace Tribbie of East Gomber avenue will entertain informally this evening free of charge to Misses Besse Preston and Florence Blair. Eight girls are invited to attend the Lyric early in the evening, then return to the hostess home for a social gathering with luncheon served.
The A SC class of the MP church Sunday School taught by Miss Flora Mathews will meet Thursday evening at 6 o clock at the home of Miss Ella Tigner on Dewey avenue. A cordial invitation is extended to all members.
Mrs James Randall of Dewey avenue hosted a six o'clock dinner Monday evening for out of town guests. The meal featured a four course repast and included geraniums as part of the table setting.
Mrs. Alice Ripley hosted a 11th birthday party for Margaret Bruner at J. L. Bruner’s home on South Tenth Street Tuesday evening from 4 to 7. Thirty six invitations were issued and returned. Guests played games including a flower game and enjoyed a two course lunch on the veranda with rose favors. Assistants included Miss Clara Stockdale Alma Bruner and Mrs. Fred Arnold. Margaret received gifts as keepsakes of the day.
Members of the Ex-High Club entertained Monday evening at their club rooms on Gomber avenue in James Ryan’s honor. The gathering featured music and “stunts by the preps.” An excellent two course luncheon was served.
Mrs Thomas Pyles of South Tenth street hosted Tuesday afternoon for the Second U P church circle chaired by Mrs Asher Hinton. The gathering featured church needlework and a luncheon served. Guests included Mrs George Gillespie and Mrs T C White.
Mrs. R. T. Morris of Clay avenue will host the Criterion club on Wednesday afternoon. A delightful time is anticipated for members as they gather for the meeting.
Helen Duff of Byesville visits New Concord to attend the Muskingum College commencement exercises and visit relatives during the event.
Miss Margaret Stephens of North Sixth street is visiting relatives and friends in Cincinnati, Columbus and Batavia.
DeHart and Co offer many shoe bargains in this issue. Read their advertisement for sale items and discounted footwear.
Harry Snyder of Zanesville returned home from a business trip to this city. He arrived safely and was greeted by family and neighbors at the station.
Mrs. B F Lee and her young daughter are spending time with relatives in Utica Ohio, visiting family gathers.
The Lyric theatre Monday evening featured Miss All Gower and Mr Gaunder in a duet that drew repeated applause. Managed by Taylor, their performance of When Sunday Rolls Around captivated the audience from stage to balcony, eliciting strong favorable response.
Columbus June 11. Chairman O P Gobhlin of the State Public Utilities Commission said the United States Telephone Co will outline July plans for purchasing many competing Ohio telephone companies. No formal consolidation filing has been made. S A Davis, president of the United States Telephone Co, denies a merger is planned, claiming only asset exchanges to avoid duplication. The commission will not allow any rate increase.
The Citizens' Savings Bank Company held its annual meeting and elected directors C. Stolzenbach, C. E. Sheppard, T. W. Scott, S. M. Burgess, H. P. Woodworth, Wm. Hoyle, W. C. Brown, W. B. Cosgrave, D. M. Hawthorne. Officers chosen were President H. M. Burgess, vice president W. B. Cosgrave, cashier J. C. Boden, assistant cashier D. M. Hawthorne.
United Press reports the funeral of Senator Nixon of Nevada held in Reno at 2 pm with the state in mourning. The service drew a large crowd at the Nixon home lawn and was attended by Senator Newlands and other officials.
Readable details show Will Barton and Miss Adah Barton traveling together aboard No. 104 heading to McKeesport Pennsylvania.
Mrs W Tims spent Sunday in Love City and was accompanied home by her sister Mrs B O Potts.
Rev. J. J. Gruetter departed Tuesday for Gambier to attend the Clergyman Summer School. He will join other ministers for instruction and discussion during the program.
Mrs. Joe Warden and her daughter from Elm Grove West Virginia are guests of Mrs. Belmont Mellins on Madison Avenue.
M. F. Smith reports the sale of a five room house at 1219 Beatty avenue to Harry C. White for 1700 dollars in cash.
Mr. Bowman, who has been engaged in tearing down the South Side oil wells, left Tuesday morning for Pittsburg on business.
Mrs Clark Carlton of Dresden is the guest of her sister Mrs A A Bend of East Beatty avenue.
Mrs. Sarah McDonald of Chicago and Mrs. Blanche Ferbrache are visiting Cambridge with H. K. Ferbrache and other relatives.
Mr and Mrs G A Kelsey and their family left Tuesday for a two week visit with friends and relatives in the area.
Robert Kirk and Harvey Snyder, prominent hotel and business men from Zanesville, were calling among Cambridge friends today.
Mrs. E. D. Trott and her children from this city join Mrs. Fred Mosely of Woodsfield in a trip leaving Tuesday to visit relatives in Mt. Vernon and Orrville, with travel plans to see kin in Ohio.
Mr and Mrs Harry Riggs of Minneapolis are visiting his parents Mr and Mrs EK C Riggs for a family visit during the weekend.
Mrs Wilson of Cleveland is visiting Mr and Mrs C Sheppard on North Tenth Street.
Rev. Wm. L. McCormick is in Columbus today to participate in the State Sunday School Convention.
A. O. Duffey of Newark was in the city on business Tuesday.
Contested primary recount proceedings continued with limited official comment. Prosector Enos supervised the tally of Republican ballots in precinct A third ward at the city auditor's office, with Deselm and Henderson present. Ballots and stubs were later secured and placed in a locked box for potential October grand jury review.
In Washington Pennsylvania on June 11 Jan e Ribarek the Canonsburg killer who had slain three people tried to harm his daughter Antonia during a farewell visit. Guards stopped him and minutes later he was executed on the jail gallows.
The committee voted unanimously to report favorably a resolution urging an investigation into the official conduct of Judge Cornelius H. Hanford of Seattle. Rep. Victor Berger of Wisconsin and Rep. Norris of Nebraska presented impeachment charges to the panel.
The little son of Mark Greenwald wandered away from home Tuesday and was picked up by Chief Long on Wheeling Avenue.
Miss Maggie Scott is spending the week with her mother Mrs. V. Chambers on Cambridge R. D. 3. They spent the day with friends in the city.
Grace Marlow an inmate of Guernsey County Infirmary was brought to the city on Tuesday and presented before Probate Judge Luccock for examination as to her sanity.
Hon George Cooke of Aleda linois was reelected to a full term on the state supreme court with a 5000 vote majority. The salary is 10000 dollars annually reflecting public confidence in his legal ability. He filled an unexpired term after a judge’s death and is related to George and W C Gillespie and Mr Amos of Cambridge.
W. J. Allen of 137 South Twelfth Street placed a house for rent ad in the Jeffersonian. After confirming a renter, he pulled the ad to stop further inquiries. The paper notes many inquiries and strong reader engagement with classifieds.
The post office lists unread letters by category. Women named include Miss Mattie Coyle Pau line Chogwill Mrs Maggie Goodman Mrs W Holland Miss Carrie Moore Miss Marion Nelson Miss Lela Oliver Mrs John Paden Miss Marie Papeney Mrs Frank Smathers Mrs Belle Temple. Men named include J W Allen Daniel Bennett John F Brown M G W Dewen Chas Gracy Mike Havej Louis Hill E Huston Nicoles Hanahan Leonard Kenworthy William H King R P Lanning W A Lashley O M Ley F H Mitchell Frank Morgan Lawn Melson Riley Perry Edgar Salser Jessef Sertak W R Stilton Nelson Smith B M Turner H M Wills Frank Wrey ALPHEUS L STEVENS P M Cambridge 0.
Eleven Marietta post office clerks filed a petition in common pleas court asking permission to sue B B Putnam receiver of the Marietta Journal for damages. They allege an editorial implied others besides ex postmaster A D Alderman were implicated in shortages and threaten suit if a full retraction is not made. Alderman Jr son of A D Alderman and former Journal staffer has reportedly been discharged.
Paul Macenko, arrested by Sheriff Berry at Old Orchard mine, pleaded guilty to assault and battery before Squire Reasoner. The warrant, sworn by Andy Merdick, led to a $25 fine plus costs.
Mrs. Dora Lanning of Sugar Tree spent Sunday in Cambridge visiting friends and taking a short outing.
Prices at Cambridge City Bakery show ginger snaps selling at 3 cents per pound. The notice records a local bakery price update with a brief price listing.
Mrs. Sarah McDonald and her son Robert traveled to New Lexington on Tuesday to visit Gladys McDonald who is attending St. Alysious Academy. Also joining the visit was Mrs. C R McCleary.
Mr and Mrs R T Scott and daughter Gerlienda travel Monday for Wooster commencement where Elsworth Scott is among the graduates and has completed his course with honors.
Hon J F Wieming and family have stayed at the Bayless home on Foster Avenue for a week then departed at noon Tuesday for a short visit with relatives in Canada before returning to Denver Colorado.
Monday afternoon Muskingum varsity baseball faced Otterbein at New Concord. The Concord band led a parade to the grounds under a large arch reading Welcome 1837-1912. Muskingum students decorate windows in the new Enterprise building.
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