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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1913
Page
4
Key events on March 4 include the 1789 start of the U S Constitution with a lack of quorum delaying business, Alexander H. Stephens death in 1888, Amos Bronson Alcott’s death in 1888, and the 1909 inauguration of William Howard Taft as the 27th U S president.
From noon today to noon tomorrow the sun sets at 5 54 and rises at 6 29. Evening stars include Mercury Venus Saturn while morning stars show Jupiter and Mars in view.
A quotation attributed to Richter contrasts joys as wings with sorrows as spurs, framing adversity as motivation. The line presents a reflective, stoic sentiment about overcoming hardship.
A reflective line from Henry Van Dyke celebrates multiple forms of love and light. It asserts that some loves stir the heart while others rest it, but the supreme love leads life upward as the noblest and best.
The ex president will receive five thousand dollars annually a modest salary for a man of his stature. He will also travel on expenses and supplement his income by teaching as a college professor and by writing books.
A fragment describes Woodrow Wilson crossing into the White House realm, noting his time spent seeking positions or attention. It suggests he will meet seekers with a wary gaze yet must acknowledge them with a smile.
The essay notes that all Americans share in the inaugural ceremonies in Washington though some join in spirit. It casts the new president as central to humanity’s fate, asks what the nation will do with freedom, and warns of dangers from wealth and mob rule. The piece cites Col Wilson in the State Journal as framing the moment.
The article chronicles the formation of key U.S. departments from 1789 to 1903. It notes Washington’s first actions appointing Jefferson as Secretary of State and Knox leading the War Department, with Treasury, Postmaster General, and Attorney General following in 1789. It also mentions the Navy in 1801, Agriculture in 1889, and the 1903 split of Commerce and Labor from the commerce and labor department.
The sole portrait left in the presidential cabinet room is Theodore Roosevelt. Taft did not remove it and left it as a symbol to guide and encourage his successor.
The outgoing President did not issue pardons during the closing days of his administration. He was a careful executive with little sentiment in matters of official power. Miss Helen Hyatt is visiting friends in Columbus.
T Hughes departed on Tuesday to visit relatives in Freeport, highlighting a family trip away from home.
Garvey of Akron traveled to Cambridge on Tuesday for undisclosed engagements, with local witnesses noting his appearance and movements around several downtown spots.
Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Blind of Pine Village Indiana return home on Tuesday after visiting Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Brown on North Eleventh Street.
Mrs Lawrence Hopkins of New Philadelphia visited the city on Tuesday while en route to Barnesville, stopping briefly during her travel.
Mr and Mrs John McCracken of near Old Washington were in the city Tuesday while traveling toward Wattsville Ohio Their trip shows local residents traveling to destinations in nearby states.
Mrs W A Dawson of Kimbolton returns home Tuesday after a visit with her daughter Mrs W O Chappelt.
Joseph Williams of New Philadelphia was seen in the city on Tuesday, drawing attention from local residents and prompting brief chatter about his visit.
Mrs. Clara West spent Tuesday visiting relatives in New Concord.
K. E. Blackstone departed Saturday for a visit in Pittsburg, making the trip to see friends and attend local events during the weekend.
Forest Witten went back to his studies in West Virginia on Tuesday following a visit with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Homer Witten.
Joseph Shaw of the Cambridge Grocery Company learned by telephone Tuesday afternoon that his father, the venerable James Shaw, aged 72, living six miles west of Cambridge, had suffered a severe stroke while visiting at his nephew Harry Shaw’s home in New Concord. He rushed to his father’s bedside amid fears of a possible fatal outcome.
Charlies W. Callihan of Byesville Ohio was adjudged a bankrupt by Judge Hollister in Columbus. Referee Milton H. Turner received papers Tuesday. The first creditors meeting is at the Referee’s office on March 15 1913 at 10 am. Liabilities total 594.86 with assets of 414.50.
Joseph Black of Kimbolton was seen in the city on Tuesday, renewing local business and social ties with residents and merchants.
Rollie Berkshire of Port Washington is back home Tuesday after a visit with Cambridge relatives.
W. E. Bean traveled to Kimbolton and spent Tuesday there meeting local residents and inspecting area sites.
J Archer was recorded at Oldham Station on Tuesday in a brief local update noting his presence.
Mrs. Harry Allman of Guernsey returns home after a Cambridge visit. Mrs. M. L. Braden and Mrs. Mary Braden spend Tuesday in Cassells. Dr. Fred Jarrison in Evesville and Dr. C Bates called to Noble county for his mother. Nat Moore of Winchester and William Fletcher of Cassells in Cambridge. Squire Floyd of Love City, John and Fletcher Robins of Blue Bell in Cambridge. Rodney George near Middlebourne travels from Zanesville to Cambridge. O Kuhn of Love City also in Cambridge en route to Canton.
Mrs. C. C. Newton spent Tuesday with relatives in Newcomerstown, enjoying a family visit and catching up with kin in the community.
Andrew Porter and Howard Campbell of Kimbolton were in Cambridgeshire for an event. The report notes their travel details and local activities as part of a brief community item.
Caldwell resident Miss Myrtle Morris underwent a Tuesday morning operation at Keenan hospital to remove her tonsils and adenoids.
Paul Sherrard of East Wheeling Avenue remained in critical condition Tuesday afternoon after suffering a stroke of paralysis. Doctors held faint hopes for recovery, with his family at his bedside.
Washington March 4 The inaugural address drew a tiny audience as winds and chatter drowned President Wilson as he read with overcoat on. At 2:05 he rode to the White House in a four horse carriage after a near collision when an Essex trooper horse reared and struck the carriage. Wilson reached the White House at 2:39 p.m.
Thirty two wounded American soldiers arrived in Manila from Jolo and rumors of heavy fighting with the Moros spread after their arrival. News from the area has been strictly censored for more than a week.
In federal court today the New York Central Railroad faced a $30,000 fine after its attorney pled guilty to an indictment alleging violation of the interstate commerce act. The case contends the carrier failed to observe public tariff rates.
The city hosts over twenty prayer gatherings in homes to fuel the Stone Church evangelistic event. Four to five hundred attend at 9:30 pm for prayer, noon bell rings to invite all Christians, with an afternoon session at 2 pm. The program features sermons, personal reflections, and calls to altar prayer, urging moral conduct and faith in God.
Mrs. J. T. Howard of Haydenville is seen with her parents Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Smith in a local family note.
J M Arnold of Des Moines Indiana returned home Tuesday after visiting relatives in Cambridge and nearby areas.
Byesville March items report visits from Cambridge and Columbus residents, church events, school substitutes, and local meetings. The Library contest standings show church and lodge totals led by M. E. church and M. P. church, with a total vote count of 162,749 and 71,986 cast in the counted portion.
A fragment notes gatherings encouragingly stating that meetings have produced good outcomes and saved many people, inviting others to attend with friends.
Four reels of moving pictures headline the Orpheum program tonight including A Little Mother Wants a Mamma a touching Imp drama The Flower Girl Rex Nobody’s Love Story and an additional good subject. Matinee daily and continuous show with Bijou orchestra and new orchestra music.
At the Lyric a lineup features five big reels across seven subjects. Lottie Briscoe and Arthur Johnson star in The Stolen Symphony, with Ruth Roland in A Hero's Reward from Kalem. Also shows King Cotton, The El Dorado Lode, Along the River, and Our Enemy the Wasp with censorship noted.
H Greenwald travels this week to Cincinnati and Chicago for business engagements. He plans meetings with regional partners and to review market opportunities in both cities.
Chicago lightweight star Packey McFarland said he intends to retire within a year. Before quitting he aims to defeat two men, Jack Britton and Willie Richie, and a match with one or both is likely before year’s end.
Ernest W. Gerbracht, ex president of the Williamsburg sugar refinery, jailed at Mineola L I after a conspiracy to defraud sugar duties. Convicted and originally sentenced to two years and a $5000 fine. President Taft commuted the sentence to 30 days and lowered the fine.
Four persons died and one was fatally burned in a Mayburg Forest county Austrian boarding house fire caused by a lamp explosion. Fifty residents slept in the two story building. many escaped by leaping from second story windows.
A promotional pitch offers quick riches by letting people cash in their experiences at half the cost. It frames the deal as a straightforward opportunity to profit from personal history and achievements with minimal effort.
Advertisement for eye glasses by Dr. Jas Early, ophthalmologist, room 11 over the Post Office. Examination available day and night. January 1 note.
An old Cambridge Ohio ad promotes Atkins as the right goons at the right price and notes establishment for over 50 years opposite the Court House. It also advertises Dr Bartlett offering safe treatment for enlarged tonsils adenoids and sore throat with an office over Sutton Oshe's drug store, Cambridge.
United Press notes March 4 at Union Stock Yards Chicago with hogs receipts 24000, market dull and mixed. cattle receipts 5000, market steady. sheep receipts 16000, market strong. Prices list for hogs cattle and sheep plus grain quotes: Wheat 91 2, Corn 42, Oats 33, Pork 20.32.
Cattle receipts steady with gains for veal calves and prime cattle. Sheep and lambs show light receipts with steady to higher prime wethers and spring lambs. Hogs receipts large with a lower market. prime heavy and York butcher grades around 9. Hogs and cattle prices listed. United States Steel stock figures show common at 6 1/4 and preferred at 108 percent.
A daughter was born February 23 1913 to Mr and Mrs Glenn Peoples. Mrs O V Gattrell has pneumonia but is improving. No new mumps or measles cases. others visit and local travels noted with various families and townspeople. Revival services led by Rev Beaver continue in Londonderry.
Mrs. Mark Greenwald is the guest of Cleveland relatives, spending time with family and sharing visits during her trip.
Mrs W A Lucas and her daughter Miss Lulu spent Tuesday with relatives in Zanesville.
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