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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1909
Page
5
The Ladies Aid Society of the Christian church will meet with Mrs T W Alexander at 116 North Third Street Thursday afternoon at 1 30.
Thomas Bradbury, long time superintendent of the Detroit mine, Cambridge Collieries Co, resigns effective May 1. Thomas Stiff, formerly of Black Top, takes the role, though born in Middleport and raised at Shawnee. Stiff has lifelong mining experience and was at Plum Run during local trouble. Other notes report Mrs. Norval Finley seriously ill, Frank P. Morris visiting Marietta, Raymond Waller resuming work in Cleveland, H. H. Burlingame's sprained ankle, Abell Ellwood attending a funeral in Uhrichsville, John Waddel and family visiting Elba, and saw mill moves near Roland Johnson's farm.
Pleasant City reports the sale of a large timber tract for wagon and mine supplies with a year to saw. Geo Hickle, 82, shows improvement after a winter of illness. Local cross town and county figures visit Ava Caldwell Glenwood and Dobbins farm news include Noble Brick Co leasing land and building a reservoir.
At a Kings Mines miners meeting led by Wm Thompson of Byesville United Mine Workers vice president for the district, it was decided to employ all idle miners living at Black Top Old Orchard and Senecaville who have been idle since last April. Thompson, who had pressed for a solution since three mines shut down, celebrates the result affecting miners along the B and O railroad.
Mrs H E Grummond returns from Uhrichsville where she attended a meeting of the Ministerial Association and Christian Endeavor Union of the M P church. She also visited relatives and friends in Canal Fulton and Massillon before returning home.
J Kackley of Derwent was in the city today for unspecified reasons, with local observers noting the brief visit and potential plans.
Advertises sale items including lace curtains at 2.50 and bleached sheets. Notes various prices and items with unclear descriptions from the weekly Craig’s specials list.
Ronald Tidrick three years old of North Eleventh street suffered a painful injury when a fence wire caught his right eye as he ran along the fence. Mrs Tidrick and neighbor H C Heninger freed him. Dr Frame treated a badly scratched eyeball but hopes vision may be saved.
Mrs. Howard Willis remains in poor condition at her residence on Gomber avenue and First street, with medical staff monitoring her status.
A Cleveland elevator workers strike may disrupt work at the J. G. Bair Furniture Co. in Cambridge. Cleveland union men installing a new elevator face a potential walkout if the year’s wage scale remains unsigned, forcing furniture to be carried upstairs if the strike proceeds.
A. W. Boyd departed Monday for a weeklong visit in Cincinnati. He will tour local sites and meet with friends during the stay.
J. K. Law from Washington conducted a business visit in Cambridge this past Saturday.
Mrs Hunt a noted lady tailor left Monday for Cleveland where she plans to open a new shop.
Miss Martha Colvin of Byesville left Monday for Marietta where she has accepted a position.
Ray Clark comes back from Chicago and accepts a position at the Shively barber shop, signaling a local employment shift in the trades.
Miss Elizabeth Woodruff and Mrs Elmer Sions left Tuesday for Zanesville to be with their nephew Geo Woodruff whose serious illness prompted the trip.
A hill rises to form a mound crowned by a fenced mansion of colonial style. The historic house, painted in Spartan White, features ancient relics and is tied to The Marietta Paint & Color Co. of Marietta Ohio. Brenan & Wilson sell it at Central National Bank and Postoffice buildings.
The regular monthly meeting of the Cambridge public library board of directors will be held this Tuesday evening in the upstairs room.
Government inspected first mortgages secure loans with property worth double the amount. Officers bonded with ample and growing surplus fund. A Scott secretary Cambridge Ohio April.
See Hood Bros. ad, Oxfords. J KE Hartill Sr visits Pittsburg. H J Boyd Dentist Taylor block opposite post office. Swiss embroideries sale at Potter s this week. C M Guilford of Cleveland visits Cambridge. Mr and Mrs Louis Fuller of Zanesville visiting relatives in Cambridge. Dr W Davis contractor and builder West Dewey avenue. Home phone 79 B May 3 Jime. Dr A W Boyd Dentist Cambridge Ohio Third floor Central National Bank building. Born to Mr and Mrs Charles Stevens Jackson township a daughter May 3. Fred Eaton left for Cleveland for new employment.
An advertisement for electric lamps batteries and electrical supplies offers 25 percent savings at Williams stair entrance on January 21. Entries note Mrs. Fred W. Lane and Elizabeth visiting Columbus relatives on February 10 and Dr Lane traveling to Cincinnati for a medical society meeting. Wm Harris and son-in-law Wilber DeHart plan a summer cottage at Buckeye Lake for the season.
Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Stewart of Pleasant City spent Sunday with Mr. Clarence Murphy and family on N Tenth Street.
Misses Nellie Ringer and Carrie Bonnell have resigned their positions at the Tomlinson millinery store. A loan of 500 dollars is offered for a client on first mortgage on city realty by John P. Turner. Call Home phone 189 Y. Drs. J E Secrest and H L Stewart dentists, second floor Central National Bank building Cambridge Ohio. Bell phone 422 R. Nov 23 tf.
The obituary notice lists pallbearers at Roy Barr's funeral with an error. Albert Barr should read Albert Bowen in the list of pallbearers. The correction ensures Bowen is properly named among mourners.
A storefront ad invites shoppers to view window displays at Atkin's Jewelers opposite the courthouse, promising the right goods at the right prices.
Nelson Gregg recently moved from the country and lies seriously ill at the home of his son in law Bryan W. St. Clair on West Gomber avenue.
The curfew is set one hour later for the warmer months. From May 1 to September 30 the curfew rings at 9 o'clock instead of 8.
Port Gibson of Washington was in the city on business today after purchasing the Hulda Mc Creary farm about one mile from Washington. He plans to move his family to the property.
Roger Flaherty Jr was arrested by Officer H M Meredith Sunday morning charged with being drunk and disorderly conduct. He was arraigned before Mayor Bradford Monday evening and fined one dollar plus costs.
Cambridge Commandery No. 47 will hold a special conclave on Wednesday evening May 5 at 7 o clock. The session will open in full form and confer Temple and Malta orders for Inspecting Officer Em Sir Knight W C Bergundthal.
One-piece summer dresses are showcased at Craig's. Mr and Mrs Dr McCreary of Eyes ville visited Cambridge as guests of friends. R C Graham received a fine lot of tuberous begonias from a major U S importer. 531.
Police court proceedings show Charles O'Dowd arrested on a threat charge and Lloyd Wilson charged with assault. O'Dowd pleads not guilty and the case is continued. Wilson pleads not guilty to assault. later a compromise settles Mrs. McCoy's assault affidavit and Wilson to plead guilty to disorderly conduct.
The report records rain falling for eight consecutive Tuesdays, detailing a persistent wet spell and its effects on local activities and visibility.
John A. Renner of Barnesville Ohio advertises a sale in Birmingham Ohio on Tuesday May 11 1909 seeking sound horses weighing 1100 to 1500 pounds aged 4 to 10 years. Farmers urged to bring horses to obtain best market price.
The Board of Public Safety will meet in regular session this evening. Important business will be discussed and acted upon.
Druesedow Studio offers quick portrait work promising permanent pictures and post cards completed in three minutes.
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