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Cambridge Jeffersonian

Location

Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1912

Page

5

Ground for sale adjoining sheet mill near Cambridge

For sale is the five acre tract known as The Cambridge Grocery Co garden west of the sheet mill. It can be sold as a whole or divided into three strips with 33 lots total, including a strip with a house and barn and a street facing strip. Near Water street and the Pigeon Gap Coal Co mine, with easy terms and proximity to Cambridge stores. Call At The Cambridge Grocery Co.

Cambridge Grocery Co Hefferman's Green House Water Street Pigeon Gap Coal Co Cambridge

Neighbor’s Daring Capture Misidentifies Runaway Turkey

A benevolent eastern county woman helps a turkey owner by catching a wild bird that escaped, only to discover she has captured the tame family’s turkey named Old Tom. A crowd gathers as the mix up becomes clear and the original runaway remains at large.

Dinner at Mrs. T. B. Towner's Honors Cleveland Guests

Mrs. Towner held a twelve o'clock dinner at her East Wheeling Avenue home Saturday to honor Mrs. Ned McIntyre and her sons David and John from Cleveland. Nine covers were laid, a pink peony centerpiece stood on the table, and Mrs. Towner's daughter Miss Grace assisted in serving.

T. B. Towner East Wheeling Avenue Ned McIntyre David John Cleveland

Anniversary Celebrations Highlight Quiet Community

The Twenty-Fifth Anniversary of Rev and Mrs R A Piliot is celebrated with a church surprise party as the congregation honors their quarter century of marriage. A luncheon in nuptial style features white roses red daisies and tokens of 25 silver dollars and a water set. Other social events include an informal dinner party hosted by Mr and Mrs Samuel Craig Jr and a Ladies Aid meeting at the Christian church. Newark and Elsa Hirshberg are noted for a prominent vocal performance in Newark Tribune with praise for her refined upper register and strong interpretation.

R. A. Piliot W. C. Morrison Elliot Home West Eighth Street Elliot J. W. Ashwood Mary Neal Samuel Craig, Jr Craig Building E. C. Wilson Cleveland A. W. Boyd Charles Sheppard Newark Elsa Hirshberg Newark Tribune Hirshberg

Picnic and meeting of the Ladies Missionary Society

The Presbyterian church Ladies Missionary Society held a meeting and picnic Tuesday at Mrs. Richard Ryan’s Spring street home. After the regular session a picnic supper was served and enjoyed by attendees. Monette Club hosts Mrs. 8 D Stephens this Thursday in honor of Mr. and Mrs. td Murphy of Marietta. Members of the Monette club are especially urged to attend.

Ladies’ Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church Richard Ryan Spring Street Monette Club 8. D. Stephens Madison Avenue Td. Murphy Marietta

Queen Esthers Meet At DeHart Home

The Queen Esthers of the First M E church held their monthly meeting at Mrs W W A DeHart's Stewart avenue home. Large attendance, devotionals led by Mrs C R Johnson, reports by Melissa Forney and Ava Rainey, delegates Lucile Keyes and Melissa Forney at Coshocton district convention, Alice Rosemond read Round Robin letter. A called meeting was set for next Monday with special work planned. Light refreshments were served.

Queen Esthers M. EK WW. A. DeHart Stewart Avenue C. R. Johnson Melissa Forney Ava Rainey Lucile Keyes Coshocton Alice Rosemond

Interesting Talk At Young Ladies Missionary Society Meeting

The Young Ladies Missionary Society of the First U P Church met Monday at Miss Elizabeth McFarland’s Steubenville avenue home. Forty-five members attended with three new names added. Mrs. Finney of Egypt, a returned missionary, gave a one hour talk on Egypt and her travels while Mrs. Hammond led devotionals and Mrs. McFarland presided over a brief business session.

Young Ladies’ Missionary Society First U. P Elizabeth McFarland Steubenville Avenue David Hammond Finney Egypt McMarland Elizabeth Jeanette McFarland Morton Campbell

Towel Hemming Project Sent to Norfolk Girls School

Miss Mary Wilson, formerly of the society, will teach at the Girls' school in Norfolk Virginia. The school sits in the home missionary field supported by United Presbyterian societies.

Norfolk Mary Wilson United Presbyterian Societies

Williams Hosts Large Sunday Home Gathering

Mr and Mrs Frank Williams hosted at their East Wheeling Avenue home Sunday noon with guests including Mr and Mrs Frank Williams and sons Ormonde Mrs Neal McIntire and sons David and John George T Williams Miss Grace Towner and Mrs T B Towner The out of town guests included Mrs Neal McIntire and sons of Cleveland Kewanee Club note The Kewanee club ladies will be entertained Friday afternoon instead of Wednesday The hostess will be Mrs George Tyson of North Seventh Street Mr and Mrs Rolle Galloway and son Mr and Mrs Martin McMillen and children visited Sunday at the home of the latter's parents Mr and Mrs BE Galloway near Claysville.

Frank Williams East Wheeling Avenue Ormonde Neal Meclntire David and John George T.williams Grace Towner T. B. Towner Neal McIntire and Sons Cleveland Kewanee Club Kewanee Cub George Tyson North Seventh Street Rolle Galloway Martin McMillen BE. T. Galloway Claysville

Strike Settled at National Coal Co Mines

Miners at three National Coal Co mines Minnie haha Little Kate No 1 and Little Kate No 2 ended a six week strike. Agreement terms were not disclosed but both sides reportedly made concessions. Operations to resume Wednesday morning after the check weighman dispute.

National Coal Co Minnehaha Little Kate

Community Notes From Martins Ferry And Vicinity

Miss Bernadine Allen visits with relatives in Martins Ferry while Rev J J Sharp is called to Pittsburg due to his daughter Mary Sharp’s illness. Several locals travel or host guests including Dorothy Baumgardner heading to Canton, Bessie Delaney returning from Ava, and Miss Winifred Johnson visiting Caldwell after Sewickley teaching. James Ramsey becomes a traveling salesman for National Coal Co. Mrs Mary Casterline visits her son G W Gunn in Clio with her 77 year old health described as excellent.

Bernadine Allen Westcomber Avenue Martins Ferry J. J. Sharp Pittsburg Mary Sharp Dan Johnson Alliance New Concord Dorothy Baumgardner Canton Bessie Delaney Ava A. R. Phipps Antrim T. Bell EF. T. Bell Marietta Winifred Johnson Sewickley Penna Caldwell Ralph Ely Blackstone Johns&. Stevens Will Keiffer Norwich James Ramsey National Coal Co Mary Casterline Middlebourne G. W. Gunn Clio Cambridge

Local visitors and weekend trips across Small Towns

T. J. Conner was in Cumberland Sunday. C. A. Barber was in Kimbolton over Sunday. Clell Hannum visits relatives in Newark. Miss Stella Hamilton spent Sunday with her parents at Lore City. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lowry and son Herbert spent Sunday in Lore City. Mrs. Charles Fulton visiting relatives in Zanesville and Coshocton. Jed Moore left Monday for New Concord to attend summer school.

Stella Hamilton Lore City Fred Lowry Herbert Charles Fulton Zanesville Coshocton Jed Moore New Concord

Robins of Valley Township Visited City on Monday

John H. Robins of Valley Township was a business visitor in the city on Monday, consulting firms and meeting clients during his stay.

John H. Robins Valley Township

Paine of Cleveland in Cambridge on legal business

Attorney Charles W. Paine of Cleveland traveled to Cambridge on legal business. He met with local counsel and discussed pending cases. The visit appears routine and tied to ongoing municipal matters.

Charles W. Paine Cleveland Cambridge

Slocum Leaves on Business Trip to New York City

L H Slocum of the NMPT Co departed Saturday night for a business trip to New York City.

L. H. Slocum New York City

Middlebourne visitors Jackson Boyle and Lawson Carter

Jackson Boyle and Lawson Carter of Middlebourne visited the city on Monday for business.

Jackson Boyle Lawson Carter Middlebourne

Mrs Sophia Tandy Visits Kin in Moundaville

Mrs Sophia Tandy travels to Moundaville West Virginia to visit friends and relatives. The brief notes social activity and local travel among residents.

Sophia Tandy Moundaville W. Va

Dilley Family Hosts Visitor in Missouri Home

Harry Dilley of Jefferson City Missouri visits his parents Mr and Mrs R H Dilley in town for a family gathering.

Harry Dilley Jefferson City, Mo Mrs R. H. Dilley

Howard Visit With Topps On Brown Avenue

Mr and Mrs Gay Howard of New ark spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs George Topps on Brown avenue in a local social note reflecting family visits and neighborhood ties.

Gay Howard Newark George Topps Brown Avenue

Mrs John W Lawrence Guests Of Dr and Mrs Ramsey

Mrs John W Lawrence and her daughter of Columbus are guests of Dr and Mrs WW T Ramsey. They are visiting at the Ramsey home and staying for a period.

John W. Lawrence Columbus WW. T. Ramsey

Miss Mable Taylor Visits Aunt in Washington

Miss Mable Taylor of Washington is visiting with her aunt Mrs. T Thatcher on East Beatty Avenue.

Mable Taylor Washington Mrs. T. Thatcher East Beatty Avenue

Rat kills 30 of R N Atkins Plymouth Rock chicks

A rat attack on Monday evening killed about 30 Rhode Island Red Plymouth Rock chicks belonging to R N Atkins, causing a loss to the farm.

R. N. Atkins Plymouth Rock

Galloway Family Visit Near Claysville

P Galloway and daughter Lena of near Claysville are guests of Mr and Mrs R O Galloway at 415 North Eighth Street.

P. Galloway Lena Claysville R. O. Galloway North Eighth Street

Superintendent Charles Fulton Returns From District Meet

Charles Fulton arrived Monday morning in Zanesville after attending the district meeting of the superintendents of the Western and Southern Insurance Company.

Charles Fulton Zanesville The Western & Southern Insurance Co

Mrs Hodgin and family return from Atlanta visit

Mrs. S. W. Hodgin and her children of East Beatty avenue have returned home after visiting relatives in Atlanta Georgia.

S. W. Hodgin East Beatty Avenue Atlanta, Ga

Hartill arrives as wife’s illness prompts visit

Joseph Hartill reached the city Tuesday at noon from New Kensington to be with Mrs. Wm. Hartill his wife’s mother in law. Mrs. Hartill has already been in the city for several days dealing with a serious illness.

Joseph Hartill City New Kensington Wm. Hartill

Hutts Couple Heads to Baltimore for Johns Hopkins Treatment

Mr and Mrs W H Hutts of California have been guests of Chal Archer and family west of the city. They left Monday to visit relatives in Bellaire and Wheeling before proceeding to Baltimore where Mr Hutts will enter Johns Hopkins Hospital for treatment.

W. H. Hutts California Chal Archer and Family Bellaire Wheeling Baltimore

Ox Team Draws Crowd on Wheeling Avenue

An ox team owned by C. F. Boyd attracted a large crowd on Wheeling avenue Monday afternoon. Boyd had driven the pair to the city from Love City, R. D. No. 1. The oxen pulled well and, though slower, were as efficient as horses in harness.

Wheeling Avenue C. F. Boyd Love City

Peculiar Accident Involving Three Year Old Galloway

Master Robert Galloway son of Mr and Mrs R O Galloway residing 415 North Eighth street suffered a painful injury Monday. While in the care of his uncle Roy Sarchet the boy bent his head back and struck the back of his neck on a sharp pointed lead pencil. Lead splinter embedded in the flesh and Dr Frame treated the wound.

Robert Galloway R. O. Galloway North Eighth Street Roy Sarchet Frame

New Officers Elected for First U P Baseball Team

At a meeting in Dr. Youngs office on Monday evening the First U P baseball team organized with W. D. Deselm named manager and George Bell as captain. Several new players will be signed and efforts made to improve the teams quality and training to become strong contenders for first honors this season.

U. P Dr. Young W. D. Deselm George Bell

National Packing to dissolve by August 1

Attorney General Wickersham was advised that the National Packing company would be voluntarily dissolved by the beef packers by August 1. The notice indicates an orderly liquidation of the firm and reflects ongoing regulatory actions involving the meat industry.

Washington Wickersham National Packing Company

Woman Aviator Killed in Practice Flight

Springfield reports Mrs. Julia Clark of Denver, an aviator, was killed during a practice flight at the state fair grounds on June 18.

Springfield Ill Julia Clark Denver State Fair Grounds

Garfield avenue sewer proposal faces persistent delay

The council again considered a sanitary sewer for Garfield avenue between Eighth and Ninth streets but stalled after determining the grade prevents full property connections. Officials discussed borrowing $100 to cover the city’s share, while other ordinances and permits were acted on, and bids from Guernsey National Bank were declared the city depository for one year.

Garfield Avenue Eighth Ninth Streets Shee- Wan Carnes Serrce Logan East Wheeling Avenue Blackburn D. M. Hawthorne C. S. Gage North Ninth Street Bell Arnold and Clark H. W. Dennis Outlet No West Gomber Avenue Thorla, Sheehan Cunningham Long South Sixth Street W. Priaulx A. Craig Water Works Fund Guernsey National Bank

Local residents visit relatives and attend events in Cambridge

Entries note shopping at Cambridge Bakery and visits by Mrs. Fred Johnson and two daughters from Quaker City to Mr. and Mrs. Herman Johnson on East Steubenville Avenue. Also mentions Col umbus visitors, a bronchitis patient recovering on Steubenville Avenue, trips to Pittsburg and Fairview, a New Lyme visitor with sister, and a Buffalo marriage to Miss Anna McVicker.

Cambridge City Fred Johnson Quaker City Herman Johnson East Steubenville Avenue J. G. Likes Columbus W. S. Barton J. F. Orr Thomas Smith Fairview R. Fulton Steubenville Avenue Hubert Alberta Rasp Pittsburg Edward Brawley Newlyme Ashtabula County Proctor W C. Wallace Mary Emma Kennedy Walter Siegfried J. M. Brill Salesville Frank Matthes Mansfield J. A. Wineland Martha Shanks Springfield John Owens Buffalo Anna McVicker Squire A. M. Baxter Marion Helen Flory Barnesville Cambridge Perry

Burglar Alarmed By Shots On Madison Avenue

At about 12 30 this morning a burglar was heard forcing an entrance to the home of R J White on Madison avenue. White awoke and fired two shots but the intruder fled across the yard and disappeared.

Madison Avenue R. J. White White

Water Works Department Receipts and Expenses Summary

Report covers January 1 to June 10, 1912 detailing office costs, dam and water supply, mains repairs, new service lines, extension work, and power house operations. Total expenses 5823.59 with receipts 7186.44, yielding a surplus of 1362.85. Also notes sinking fund bonds issued 1895 to 1911 totaling 124000 with 99000 remaining outstanding.

Water Works Department J. J. Kidd Lloyd and Roby Power House A. G. Henderson Sinking Fund Henderson Cambridge Water Works

Second Death Occurs in Auto Smashup Victims

Special to Daily Jeffersonian Wheeling West Virginia June 18 Miss Frances Roy died Monday shortly after noon in the North Wheeling hospital, a second victim of the auto crash where one woman was killed and two others injured. Miss Jessie Blankensop was removed to her Martins Ferry home Monday afternoon. She remains in distress but is expected to recover barring complications.

Jeffersonian Wheeling W. Va Frances Roy North Wheeling Jessie Blankensop Martins Ferry Blankensop

Entertainment at Morrison Schoolhouse Friday Night

An entertainment will be held at Morrison schoolhouse on Friday night June 21 at 7 30 o clock. A good music program will be featured with no admission charged. A lawn fete will also be held in connection with the event.

Morrison

Cambridge City Bakery Ad Highlighting Noodles

Get the habit of stopping at The Cambridge City Bakery. Mrs Luella Hoge English and her daughter from Philadelphia are visiting relatives. W H Hanna was in Zanesville Monday.

Cambridge City Luella Hoge English Philadelphia O. M. Hoge Robert Brown S. A. Hutch City Hospital Louisville Monroe County G. Eb, Howard Homer

Young Boys Arrested For String Of Local Burglary

William Todd aged 18 and W Clark aged eight of Marietta were arraigned on charges of entering three business houses in South Cambridge. They allegedly robbed Forney Planing Mill Co, Ammar fruit stand, and Hamme grocery, taking candy and about 21 cents. No complaints filed. possible reprimand.

William Todd W Clark Marietta Cambridge Chief Long Luecock Forney Planing Mill Co Dewey Avenue Ammar Todd and Clark

Overland Cars Limited Stock For 1912 Sale

The Willys Overland Co. offers a few Model 60 five passenger touring cars at 1200 dollars, Model 61 five passenger 45 hp touring at 1600, and Model 58 roadster 25 hp at 850. One Model 59 five passenger 30 hp touring car remains, with no more this season. Reserve power and speed, roomy five passenger body, price 900. Auction ends this month as the complete 1912 line winds down. J. B. Fritz Garage, 2008 Brighth St.

Overland Willys Overland Co Fritz Bkighth St

Dentist Ad Promises Special Gum Care in Cambridge

H L Stewart dentist advertises on the second floor of Central National Bank Building in Cambridge. Special attention to diseased gums. August 6 of (year omitted).

National Bank of Cambridge H. L. Stewart Central National Bank Cambridge

Atkins Jeweler Offers Quality Gems at Best Prices

For the right goods at the right price, see Atkins the jeweler. Established more than 60 years. Opposite Court House, Oct. 9-1f.

Atkins Court House

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Giffen Paris London Giffen’s Drug Store Dilley & Brissen Dependable Jewelers & Opticians Society Notes Ladies’ Aid Society Ladies’ Aid Society of the Christian Church Wm. Windland T. J. Conner Cumberland Sunday C. A. Barber Kimbolton Clell Hannum Packers Report OF Water Works Dept Pride Excelsior
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