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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1913
Page
5
Five businessmen visited a physician for vaccination during a mounting epidemic. The group discussed why the left arm is usually used. the doctor advised vaccinating the less active arm so the dominant arm remains free. One left-handed man realized the reason only after vaccination.
A meeting of all committees appointed by President Bennett of the Board of Trade reported progress on the Made in Cambridge exhibition. Indications point to a larger and better event than first anticipated with another meeting planned Thursday evening to finalize arrangements.
The Citizens Savings Bank Co of Cambridge Ohio announces it was the first to operate a savings bank here and has helped hundreds buy homes. The charter now permits commercial banking and checking accounts are solicited with promises of careful prompt service. Interest paid on deposits. Open Saturday evenings at 639 Wheeling Ave.
Long man Harry H. Long of Uhrichsville and Cora D. Marryman of Byesville wed Tuesday afternoon in a ceremony conducted by Squire Reasoner. After a wedding trip they will reside in Uhrichsville.
A mix up at Herman McCleary drug store leads to a request for the owner to exchange two umbrellas. A lady who inadvertently swapped hers with a gentleman’s umbrella is asked to return the correct one.
Dr H H Price lists office at Central Nat Bank Building with Bell phone numbers 210 R in office and 71 R at residence. The date line reads March 17 1mo indicating a March 17 entry for one month.
Eye glasses offered by Dr. Jas Warly ophthalmologist for examination day and night. Location is room 11 over the Post Office. Advertisement fragment dated January to July.
An invitation to seek treatment from Dr. Barrett for a sick nose and ears. Office located above Sutton and Oshe's drug store, up the marble stairway in Cambridge Ohio. March 1 for one month rates are unclear.
Morrison L T L held a Saturday meeting at Miss Leanna Morrison's home with prayers scripture singing and refreshments. The Kozette Club and Peerless Club hosted gatherings while a birthday party for Kathryn Craig drew twenty five young guests. A Ladies' Aid gathering and a social surprise honored Mrs McMurray and Gertrude with gifts and a large library board meeting announced a speaker.
M Trenner served as toastmistress and led a program honoring Our Club members Our Guests The Club as I Have Known It Our Hostesses and Departing Members featuring ads and cake contests Mrs J W Scott presented Mrs Smith with a salad fork on behalf of the club.
Entertained at Dinner Mr and Mrs Harry Mathews and children were entertained Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Downard Gibson in Kimbolton. An attractive dinner was served at noon and the afternoon was spent in conversation. They plan to move near Kimbolton soon. Surprise Party Mrs Frank Shackles was surprised Monday evening at her East Steubenville home when 18 neighbors and friends gathered to bid farewell before she moves to a country home near the city. Dinner Party Mrs Isabelle Yaw hosted a Monday dinner at her Highland avenue home for Misses Helen Mitchell Martha Stevenson Josephine Stevenson and Elizabeth Boyd of Steubenville. A four course repast with table fern centered the eight-seat table. Criterion Club The Criterion Club ladies will be entertained Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Thomas Pritchard’s North Sixth street home. Aid Society The Ladies Aid of the Lutheran church meets Wednesday at 2 PM at Mrs Homer Smith’s corner of Long street and Madison avenue. Meeting Postponed The Thoburn Standard Bearers and the Junior Thoburns of the First M E church postponed their Monday meeting at Mrs L R Campbell’s Mahaffey Court home due to weather. A new date will be announced.
Members of St. John's Episcopal Church traveled to Columbus to witness the consecration of Rev. Theodore Irving Reese as bishop co adjutor of southern Ohio. Among them were Mr. and Mrs. Homer Weedon and daughter, Clifford Brill, and T. Ed Alexander. A number of others went Monday night.
The W R C will meet Wednesday afternoon at 1 30 at the First M E church to attend the funeral services of Mr Hoover.
Francis Keewers denies riding the motorcycle involved in a recent accident on North Fourth street. He clarifies he was not aboard the machine at the time of the collision.
Announcement for a talk by Dr Burrows at the M EB Church this evening. The note indicates a single event with no further specifics on time or topic.
Hear Dr Goodrich tonight at 6 30 at the corner of Seventh Street and Wheeling Avenue. The message invites residents to attend the talk and hear expert commentary on community health.
Mr and Mrs John Young of Highland avenue departed Tuesday to settle in Bakersfield California.
A Tuesday afternoon luncheon at Mrs A L Stevens home on Clark street drew 26 guests as the ladies of the erub society hosted in yellow and white. The event celebrated Mrs George Smith who will move to Zanesville, with a four course menu served by Misses Helen Gregg Doris Moore Marie Kelley and Isabelle Elliott. Easter cards and floral centerpieces framed the intimate occasion.
Miss Ethel Reasoner resumes studies in Columbus on Tuesday after visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Reasoner.
Continued report details extreme flooding and disruption as the B and O railroad lines are blocked and residents in East Newark are evacuated by boat. The flood overwhelms roads and risks widespread damage across nearby communities.
Buckeye Lake reservoir sluice gates opened at noon worsening floods in Newark Ohio with both South and East Newark completely submerged. Police call for volunteers to assist in rescue operations.
After a 19 month search Thomas Clark was arrested in a Madison avenue basement by Sheriff Berry Deputy Heskett and Chief Long. He faces a non support charge and is jailed for a hearing before Judge Mc Ginnis. Clark had earlier been released on bond from his father which proved worthless and he vanished again until spotted in a relative's basement. Police found him under a toppled box in a large storage tub.
A London collector holds a pipe once owned by Sir Walter Raleigh. The four piece wood piece, carved with dogs heads and Indian faces, rests in an inlaid box dated Anno 527. It features a whistle in the stem and a bead chain, with an inscription claiming it as Raleighs original pipe. Tradition says Raleigh smoked it on the scaffold and gave it to a relative as a keepsake.
Franklin opposed Bradford's postmaster general power to block his newspapers, creating tension in the colonial press. Franklin later became postmaster general himself but chose not to crush Bradford or imitate him, rejecting monopoly ambitions.
William Hawkins pleads not guilty to charges of stealing his son Ralph and is re arrested on an affidavit alleging harboring a stolen child. He seeks custody changes while Mrs. Dickson, former wife, retains custody of Ralph Ruth and Franklin as Oklahoma divorce decree is reaffirmed.
Henry H. Wilson of Byesville was hosted by local friends during a visit last Tuesday.
Mrs. Mary Remer died at the family home on Steubenville road Tuesday at noon after a four week illness. She was about 65 years old and survived by her parents, husband, and five children. The funeral will be at First Baptist Church Thursday morning at 10 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Bridge. Interment is in Northwood Cemetery.
The Board of Control awarded two paving contracts to Cisler & Morse of Marietta. The first covers the area from the current pavement to the Park school property, 32 feet wide, costing 3818.05 dollars. The second runs from the school property to the corporation line, 18 feet wide, at 10911.09 dollars. Noble Brick Co. of Glenwood, Ohio won the brick supply bid at 67 cents per square yard.
Court notes last assignments for February term include March 31 bar meeting and motions for new trials and demurrers. Uncontested divorces proceed if defendants receive hearing notice. New cases list William Shankland versus State of Ohio and Charles R. Waddell petitioning for divorce from Olive N. Waddell.
In Keenan's Hospital Barn a 10 pound son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Harry W. Amos on Tuesday morning March 25, 1913. Mrs. A. J. Boyd of Steubenville was operated on Tuesday morning at 14 o clock. Miss Elizabeth Floyd of Steubenville Avenue was dismissed Tuesday morning.
R. H. Hall of Coshocton traveled to the city Tuesday for business purposes, meeting local contacts and handling chores related to his work.
George Hazzard of Belle Valley has joined Willard Shively's barber shop, stepping into a new position and expanding the shop's services.
High water disrupted traffic into Cambridge on Tuesday with washouts and slides reported on several lines. Pennsylvania trains from the south partially cleared, B and O No. 14 halted at Chicago Junction, and a Newark to Wheeling special ran on No. 4. Wills Creek backing water surrounds Rainey Avenue homes, while the interurban line operates south with some difficulties. Guernsey county towns faced near flooding in surrounding areas.
The Miller Bros 101 Ranch Wild West show heads to Lakeview Park on Friday May 2. Advance agent Fred Morgan was in town Tuesday to arrange the exhibition.
Mrs. John H. Charlton, 65, died at her Washington home Sunday morning following a third stroke of paralysis. One daughter, Mrs. Ethel B. Bennett, resides on Cambridge Route 7.
A Monday meeting of North Ninth street property owners in the probate court room discussed making sidewalks uniform. Speeches were given and a committee of J. K. Casey W. B. McCartney and Dan R. Wallace was appointed to present the proposal to the city council at the next regular meeting.
Miss Isaabelle Rock of Zanesville visits Miss Mary C Meyers on East Steubenville avenue as a guest.
Mrs. O P Yaw and Mrs. Nora McCormac of New Concord are guests of Mr. and Mrs. J W Gilmore. The visit brings together local residents for a social gathering at the Gilmore home.
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