Local society notes and upcoming events summary
The Ladies Aid Society of the Christian church meets at Mrs. Baxter's home on North Tenth Street at 1 PM Thursday. Social pages note a dinner party for Mrs. Walker Gibney and others, plus club entertainment plans from Mrs. Gang and Mrs. Cameron. Pythian Sisters prepare a program and social hour. Miss Mary Doyle plans a May 23 concert at First M. E. church for Knights of Methodism. A Cambridge note covers Ida Rinehart's marriage to A. C. Bell in Akron. Sun Day School Board reports strong progress. new primary superintendent J. H. Peters chosen. Senior class selects speakers for commencement with Neva Baumgarten and Mary Bell McClain among others.
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Ladies Aid Society
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Christian Church
J. F. Baxter
North Tenth Street
Conrad Gang, Sr
East Beatty Avenue
Monette Club
W. L. Cameron
North Eighth Street
Peerless Club
Sterling Club
T. J. McElherton
Woodlawn Avenue
William Norris
North Sixth Street
Mary Doyle
M. E
Knights of Methodism
G. M. Fleming
Miss Doyle
Jay C. Goodrich
J. H. Peters
Mary Graves
A. B. Headley
Mary Hull
Er. W. Mathews, Jr
C. W. Campbell
G. W. Hixson
Jay Campbell
Walter Stanley
C. R. Johnson
L. H. Peters
Neva Baumgarten
Mary Bell McClain
Denison
Gay Swingle Paul Edwards
Gail Kackley
Ralph Laughlin
Howard Mossman
Miller Taafel
Newark Tribune
Cambridge
Church Groups Hold Meetings and Elect Officers
The Builders of the First Baptist church met at Mrs. W. E. Bridge’s home for a missionary program led by Miss Stella Wallace with readings by Grace Wallace Pauline Enterline Ada Schairer Hodkins Elsie Rankin. A sewing party was planned at Mrs. Ada Williams Ross on Creston Road. The Invincible class of the First M. E. church Sunday School elected Frank Messick president Van Beach vice president Delno Foley secretary Sidney Jenkins treasurer Warren Bratton spiritual committee Helen Claypool membership committee Frank Taylor social committee and Frank Messick music committee.
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First Baptist Church
W. E. Bridge
Steubenville Avenue
Stella Wallace
Grace Wallace
Pauline Enterline
Ada Schairer
Hodkins
Elsie Rankin
Ada Williams Ross
Creston Road
M. E. Church
Frank Messick
van Beach
Delno Foley
Sidney Jenkins
Warren Bratton
Helen Claypool
Frank Taylor
Mothers Plunge To Their Death Amid Flood Rescue
Natchez Mississippi April 29 Two mothers with nine children stranded on a house top shouted for aid as it swept away with the water. Rescue boats could not reach them due to crowding while nine counties remained submerged after a Mississippi levee break. Two negroes were shot at Bemick while trying to cut the levee, suspected to be aiding planters.
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United Press
Natchez
Miss
Bemick
Couple Eloped To Wheeling
John Braggs 21 and Lelia Cropper 17 eloped from Cambridge on Monday morning by B and O train and were married that afternoon in Wheeling. They returned home Monday evening amid friend congratulations. The groom works at Stewart and Wyle flour mill. the bride is noted as a popular South Cambridge young woman.
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John Braggs
Henry Bragges
West Beatty Avenue
Lelia Cropper
Henry Cropper
Spring Street
Cambridge
Wheeling
Stewart & Wyle
William Mason Dies in Guernsey County Visit
William Mason of Dickenson North Dakota died Tuesday at 1:30 pm after loco motor ataxia. He was 66 and survived by a widow and 10 single children in North Dakota. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at Mrs. Jennie Zimmerman’s home with Rev. Campbell and Rev. J W Ashwood presiding. Interment will follow in North Dakota. Mason was a longtime elder of Mt Hermon U P church and lived at Oldham's Station until two years ago.
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William Mason
Dickenson
N. D
Guernsey County
Jennie Zimmerman
Ogier Avenue
North Dakota
Zimmerman
Cambridge City Bakery Serves Raisin Day Treats and More
Local Cambridge notes a mix of social visits and errands with brief mentions of The Cambridge City Bakery offering Raisin Cakes and Raisin Bread during Raisin Day. The column also references new Bell telephone service at Lyric theater, various residents’ Tuesday movements, and forthcoming sales and visits across Cambridge and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge City
Strawberry Time Desserts and Shortcake Guide
Early strawberries are in market and can be cooked into many desserts. Recipes include Strawberry Salad with lettuce and celery, Strawberry Cream with gelatin and whipped cream, Fruit Custard with berries, and Strawberry Shortcake with a rich butter crust served warm or with cream.
Abolition on Board Urged as State Armory Board Criticized
A legislative probe report urges abolition of the state armory board and condemns abuses in transportation requests totaling 44 thousand dollars in 1912. It notes naval militia and two training boats on Lake Erie costing 25 thousand dollars yearly with little use, while praising the militia for flood relief work.
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United Press Spectral
Columbus
State Armory Board
Lake Erie
Adjutant General's Office
Compliments Paid to Ohio House Officials and Leaders
Columbus Ohio April 29 The state house spent an hour in compliments to its officials and floor leaders. Speaker Swain received a watch and chain while Speaker Pro Tem Lowry Representative Reid and Progressive floor leader Nye were given loving cups. Chief Clerk Cassidy got a silk umbrella and Sergeant at arms Melching a stick pin.
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United Press
Columbus
House
Swain
Cambridge Ballad Rallying For Fifteen Thousand
A lyrical piece praising Cambridge Ohio, urging residents to boost the town to fifteen thousand population. Mentions pride in local industry, courthouse, and community spirit, inviting everyone to sing and participate as the town grows toward a celebratory milestone.
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Cambridge
Unchanged by Bryan's pleas on alien land bill
Sacramento reporters note that Secretary of State Bryan faces likely failure in his mission. California lawmakers maintain opposition to an alien land bill aimed at excluding Japanese with possible wording changes but unchanged intent. Progressive Senator Thompson says the substitute bill will still pass, despite Bryan's arguments. A cypher telegram from President Wilson directs Bryan to push stronger against the bill.
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United Press Special
Sacramento
Cal
Bryan
Wilson
California Senate and Assembly
Thompson
Express wagon disappears from Union Station
At Union Station Monday evening the United States Express Co wagon and horse vanished while the driver was at the train. The wagon, left near the depot for years, was found overturned in South Cambridge on Rainey avenue with the horse nearby. A thorough check showed no express packages missing and police investigate.
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Union Station
United States Express Co
Cambridge
Rainey Avenue
Charles W. Singer Funeral Held at A. M. E. Church
The funeral for the late Charles W. Singer was conducted Tuesday afternoon at the A. M. E. church by Rev. Mr. Day with Rev. Green of Macedonia Baptist assisting. Interment followed at City Cemetery with many relatives and friends in attendance.
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Charles W. Singer
Day
Green
Macedonia Baptist Church
City
Court House News: Leonard Weekley Sues for Divorce and Alimony
Leonard Weekley through attorney Mackey sues his wife Iva Weekley in common pleas court for divorce, alleging gross neglect and adultery. Lillie Watts through attorney Carnes sues her husband for alimony, claiming abandonment three months after marriage.
Pankhurst Ordered Back to Jail As Health Delays Release
London April 29 The home office announced that Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst’s leave of absence from prison was revoked and she was ordered back to jail. The order is not yet executed because a prison doctor says arrest would be unwise given her health.
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London
Home Office Today
Emeline Pankhurst
Cambridge Queensware Sale At Below Cost After Repairs
After repairs to my store room I will sell every article in china cut glass and queensware at below first cost. Watch for notice. J tuther Seerest Oh l Broom Stand. 06 St
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Secrest
J.‘ Tuther
Ohl
Owens Freed on Bond After Shooting Charge
Albert Owens, a Black man, released on $500 bond by Probate Judge Dyson after arrest by Sheriff Berry on a warrant from Squire Reasoner's court charging him with shooting with intent to wound and maim. The alleged incident involved injuring a foreigner in the hand.
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Albert Owens
Berry
Squire Reasoner
Dyson
Owens
Three-Eyed Chick Hatched in Washington Pa
Henry Thompson of Washington Pennsylvania claims to own the only three eyed chick in existence. The odd eye sits above one of the regular eyes and appears fully formed and seemingly as useful as the other two.
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Washington, Pa
Henry Thompson
Fairview Native W K Griffin Promoted in Paris Rail Office
Word from Paris Kentucky states W K Griffin former chief train dispatcher on the Louisville and Nashville railroad with headquarters in Paris has been named Assistant Train Master. Griffin, a Fairview boy, once worked in the passenger office of the Marietta Division and is brother in law of Herman Johnson of this city.
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Paris
W. K. Griffin
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Griffin
Fairview
Marietta
Herman Johnson
Groceries and Meat Markets To Close At Noon On Summer Thursdays
Notice lists numerous groceries and meat markets that will close at 12 noon on Thursdays during May to September. Named establishments include J. H. Morgan, H. D. Woodburn, LePage & Willis, Papa las & Pardon, David J. Reynolds, Sieg fried Bros. & Co., Camp Bros., Cameron & Powell Co. and many others. The change applies across the period and is effective on Thursdays.
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J. H. Morgan
H. D. Woodburn
LePage & Willis
M. Stockley
Papalas & Pardon
David J. Reynolds
A. J. Harsch
H. C. White & Co
W. T. Botkins
J. M. Wolverton
GC. M. Thompson
C. D. Bramhall
W. H. Davis
C. H. Sipe
Ed. Hinton
Siegfried Bros. & Co
A. F. Jbles
Camp Bros
Miller & Masters
Secrest Buys Broom Grocery in Cambridge Ohio
J Luther Secrest of Derwent purchased the Broom grocery and queens ware store at 724 Wheeling Avenue from E D Shively for private consideration. The shop has 24 years of local renown under the Broom family and will shift to a larger grocery stock with an updated meat market and expanded facilities. Extensive interior repairs began after the transfer.
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Broom Grocery
Queensware
Wheeling Avenue
E. D. Shively
J. Luther Secrest
Derwent
Cambridge
Guernsey County
Queens
A. K. Broom
William
Frank
Mr. Secrest
Citizens Savings Bank on ROLL OF HONOR for surplus leading capital
The Citizens Savings Bank Co at 639 Wheeling Ave is noted on the ROLL OF HONOR as surplus exceeds capital stock. The bank states it is prepared to pay interest on deposits and loan money on favorable terms.
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Wheeling Ave
All galleries close for summer break starting May first
All photograph galleries will be closed Thursday afternoon beginning May 1 until September 1. April 29 41 Aa
Lyric Theater Installs Bell Telephone in Office
Manager Taylor of the Lyric theater announces a Bell telephone installation in the theater office. The line will serve physicians and railroad men who expect calls at all times for faster communication and access.
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Lyric Theater
W. A. Taylor
Taylor
The
Lyric
Infant Son Dies of Brief Illness
The infant son of Mr and Mrs A W Peters of 515 North Fourth street died this morning after a brief illness. Interment will be at Harmony.
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A. W. Peters
North Fourth Street
Harmony
Birth Announcement for De Long on South Tenth Street
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Howard De Long of South Tenth Street on April 29.
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Ralph Patterson
Spring Street
Howard Delong
South Tenth Street
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Society Notes
Jessie Strahl
West Poster Avenue
Walker Gibney
Xenia
Joseph Vandivort
New Concord
Pythian Sisters
K. of P. Ball
Benjamin Hilderbrand
East
Robert Baxter
Stewart Avenue
N. B
Misses Hazel Phillips
May Doyle
Freda Norris
Sadie Jenkins
Anna Morgan
Hell-Rinehart
Ida Rinehart
A. C. Bell
Akron
Presbyterian Parsonage
Beil
Martha Rinehart
Potter-Davis
Bell
Akron Rubber Works
H. A. Knouff
South Ninth Street
Dal Baumgarten
Dilley & Bristen
Cambridge City Bakery
Wm. Burris
Ralph
John Ramage
Jane Long
Jas. McDowell
Raymond Snide
Klondyke
Cambridge Teesday
Walter Hartford
Ava
Albert Waller
H. A. Weisenstine
Zanesville
James Hinton
Edward Houser
Emma
Hamilton
Charles Hammond
Mt. Carmel Hospital
Hans DeVries
Steubenville
China
Hroom
Carrie Beach
Newcomerstown
W. A. McCowan
Detective Bean
Pennsylvania Co
Birmingham
S. W. Price
Newark
J. P. Wilson
Carlton, O
E. J. Patterson
Mary Heskett
Nebraska
Robert Baughman
Old Washington
H. E. Spring
Canton
Harry Maxwell
A. J. Forsythe
New Philadelphia
Opal Hipsley
Pleasant City
John McCartney
Lettie McGee
Herman Kackley
Mary White
Edna McNarland
South Seventh Street
Cambridge Colored Order of Odd Fellows and
K. of P
Charles Singer
Thomas Dornon
Belmont
C. L. Casey
al Erven
Toledo
Cleveland
Loftus P. Brill
Grace M. Patton
Squire
Reasoner
Longstreet
J. T. Mitchell
Pittsburg
F. M. Mitchell
Antrim
John Lawrence
Chicago
B. Lawrence
Ella Mitchell
Coshocton
Paul Sherrard
Myrtle Dyer
Will Knowlton
Milton Wishard
Akron, C
T. W. Dyer
San Francisco
Calif
D. J. Dayton
Foster Avenue
H. P. Coultrap
J. J. Forsythe
Kimbolton
J. A. Beatty
C. D. Powell
Jeff
Trumbull
Ohio
A Kk. Jones
J. W. Rackley
Mt. Zion
L. C. Tarlton
Birds Run
C. L. McCollum
Granville
H. T. Condon
Thomas ‘Stewart
West Wheeling Avenue
Minnie Cohagan
New York
American Press Association
Thomas F. Robinson
Sv E
Pike's Peak
Court House
Court House Square
Blanche Blackmore
Court House News
J. L. Secrest
Citizens Savings Bank Co
Cambridge, Ohio
Shry Bros. the Tailors
E. 8Th St
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