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Newspaper

Cambridge Jeffersonian

Location

Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1909

Page

5

Local Notables Attend Meetings and Personal Trips Across Ohio

Attorney R. T. Scott was in Cleveland on legal business Tuesday. Ness Meanor left Monday for West Baden Indiana on business. Miss Olive Pratt of Pleasant City visited friends in town Tuesday. Dr E E Vorhies checked oil interests in Sarahsville Tuesday. Mrs Charles Gregg of Summit Avenue South Cambridge is reported very ill. Co W Davis contractor West Dewey Avenue Cambridge phone 79 B May 3. Mrs J S Berry of Colonial Wars returns from Zanesville visit. Mrs Kelsey of Clyde Ohio visited relatives here and returned Tuesday. Clifford McKee returned to Cleveland after visiting Cambridge. Jewelry savings offered by Williams February 10 to 6. M Fordyce attends B & O Freight Agents Association in Columbus Tuesday. Club chance at Byesville postponed with no new date. Lyman Kelley to North Carolina for Guernsey Lumber Co next week. Dr Bartlett offers eye tests and glasses at two to four dollar savings. Cambridge K of P Lodge No 53 to meet this evening in second degree. Rogers spoons offered at one third less than before. Gifts for brides or graduates featured by Atkins the jewelers. G F E Amspoker buys Colonial Theater barber shop. Colonial Theater basement note April 22 LM.

Miss May Johnson Improves After Sudden Illness

Miss May Johnson of Finley Avenue South Cambridge became ill at home on Sunday. Dr L M Ross was summoned and this afternoon it was reported she is improving.

Divorce Granted in Arnold Cruelty Suit

Judge J M MacGinnis grants Mary M Arnold divorce from James Arnold on extreme cruelty. Mary receives custody of their child and is awarded costs. Attorney S M Johnson of Fairview represented the plaintiff.

J. M.macginnis Mary M. Arnold James Arnold S. M Johnson Fairview

Penn section hand injured in railroad accident

Andrew Noe of Whipple a section hand on the Pennsylvania suffered a crushed leg a head wound and minor cuts when a hand car was struck by an oncoming local freight near Edgewood curve three miles west of Whipple. Conductor J L Brislen and Engineer W H Reppert controlled the train at about thirty miles per hour as rescuers attended Noe.

Andrew Noe Whipple Pennsylvania Edgewood Curve Gus Dothett Charles Kendel Dothett Kendel W. H. Reppert Marietta

But One Body Missing Now Ferry Disaster Toll

Pittsburg May 18. Twenty three bodies have been recovered and one remains missing after river bottom dragging at the ferry launch disaster. Relief funds grow to aid families, with $314 more raised bringing total to $7,000 as driver Hardy Hazlett continues search for William Burke 17 a Pressed Steel Car employee.

Pittsburg Hardy Hazlett William Burke Pressed Steel Car Company

River Boys threaten banker and Chester witness

A Chester West Virginia bank cashier receiving a threat from River Boys demands $650 to cover losses from river bootlegger prosecutions. The note, mailed from East Liverpool, also targets Charles W. Stevens, a Chester witness, urging him to forget what he knows.

Liverpool Oscar O. Allison First National Bank of Chester W. Va River Boys Allison Charles W. Stevens Chester

Conclave of Cambridge Commandery No 47 K T on May 19 1909

A stated Conclave meets Wednesday night May 19 at 7 30 sharp. Work to be performed. A good attendance is desired.

Cambridge Commandery No. 47 K. T

Orpheum to Open Summer Season with New Moving Pictures

The Orpheum Theater begins summer showings on May 20 bringing the latest films from Europe and America. Hammond Brothers, managers, pledge top entertainment along with other Columbus venues offering illustrated songs at popular prices. Pictures change Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays with 5 cent admission for all, and free school child admission Thursday afternoons 1:30 to 4:30.

Orpheum Theater Columbus Ohio Keith Theater High Street Theater Great Southern Theatre Messrs. Hammond Brothers Orpheum Theatre Cambridge Europe America

Fifteen-Month-Old Parker Dies of Measles

Helen Gladys Parker aged fifteen months daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm Parker of Foster avenue died Tuesday afternoon after a measles illness of about three weeks. Funeral services will be at 2 o clock Thursday at the parental home conducted by Rev C N Church of the First M E church, burial in Northwood cemetery.

Helen Gladys Parker Mes Wm. Parker Foster Avenue Rev C. N. Church Mu. E Northwood Cemetery

Circus Day Joy For New Port Way Family

A New Port Way couple with their children spent circus day in town enjoying the show and jokes. They bought Spartan Stain for the parlor floor at Brenan & Wilson stores in the Central National Bank and Postoffice building, Marietta Ohio.

Newport Way Marietta Paint & Color Co Marietta Ohio Brenan & Wilson Central National Bank Postoffice

Good Vaudeville At The Orpheum Tonight

Orpheum offers a pleasant evening with Grey and Vantlieu singing operatic and comic songs, Miss Caroline Davis performing magic, Briggs and Al ger as eccentric musical comedians, and entertaining moving pictures. A big show for little money draws crowds.

Orpheum Grey and Vantlieu Caroline Davis Briggs and Alger

Guernsey County Medical Association Meets in Library

A large turnout attended the Guernsey County Medical Association meeting in the library on Tuesday afternoon. Dr. E. E. Vorhies delivered a paper read by Dr. F. M. Mitchell, followed by a general discussion.

Guernsey County Medical Association E. E. Vorhies F. M. Mitchell

New Alumni Baseball Team to Meet Cambridge at Electric Park

The New Alumni team made up of 08 class stars and the Orme battery will face Cambridge High School at Electric Park Wednesday evening. The game starts at four o'clock and admission is free.

Cambridge High School Electric Park Orme Battery

Mrs Strotkr Undergoes Appendicitis Operation

Mrs. Mary Strotkr underwent an appendicitis operation this afternoon at Keenan hospital.

Mary Strotkr Keenan Hospital

Mrs A I Kelsey Returns Home From Clyde Visit

Mrs A I Kelsey, who had been visiting relatives in the city, returned to her Clyde home this morning.

A. I. Kelsey City Clyde

Cambridge G. A. R. Post Notice for Memorial Day Meeting

All members are requested to attend the Post meeting in Pathfinders hall this evening to complete arrangements for Memorial day observance and to conduct other important business.

Cambridge G. A. R. Post Pathfinders

James Baird Returns Home From Columbus Visit

James Baird came back today after a short visit with friends in Columbus.

James Baird Columbus

Craigs Specials For This Week

Craigs lists floor oil cloth deals: 2 yard wide at 50c, 1 yard wide at 25c. Also offers a 10c tablet, 75c muslin petticoat, and a child’s gingham play suit at 50c.

House Painting and Paper Hanging Services Listed

H. C. Road offers painting and paper hanging with cheerful estimates and guaranteed work. Located at 607 North First Street. Also note Mrs. R. B. Sproat of Morton Avenue improving after illness. Dentistry by Drs. J. B. Secrest and H. L. Stewart at Central National Bank building Cambridge Ohio Bell phone 422-R.

H. C. Road North First Street

Bargain Bakery Staples and Groceries at Low Prices

A local ad touts low prices on bread and bakery items including wheat flour loaves Buns and rolls lemon fruit and canned goods. Featured offers include 3 for 25 cents on tomatoes corn peas and a range of canned fruits and vegetables plus 9 cent cans of Columbia River salmon and various raisin options. Customer crowd drawn by value and early June specials.

Singapore Columbia

School Board Passes Graduation Conditions

A special Board of Education meeting approved the High School graduating class as submitted by Supt Hobson. The board adopted a resolution requiring all graduates to meet future commencement requirements to receive their diplomas.

Board of Education Supt. Hobson

Local business figures visit city on Tuesday

O B Hiller of Newcomerstown was in the city on business Tuesday. Dr A W Boyd Dentist Cambridge Ohio on Central National Bank building. Branthoover Johnston Co painters and paper hangers Jan 21 McMurray Neel prepared to do finest exterior interior work. Call Bell 196 J. Estimates furnished on all contract work. 64 If

O. B. Hiller Newcomerstown A. W. Boyd Central National Bank Cambridge Ohio

Guernsey Building & Loan Co Deposits Labeled Safe

The notice asserts guaranteed safety of deposits with the Guernsey Building and Loan Co. citing first mortgage loans on property valued at twice the loan amount, state inspections, bonded officers, and a large surplus fund. Secretary Rh A Scott, Cambridge Ohio, April 4.

Guernsey Building & Loan Co Rh. A. Scott Cambridge Ohio

Bishops And Salaries Discussed At Canton Conference

The committee on superintendence recommends preserving current bishop numbers in the United States while creating two missionary bishoprics for West Africa and for China Japan and the Philippines. A salary increase from 2000 to 3000 per year for bishops is favored. The panel did not abandon reducing US districts to four, to be debated on Tuesday. Rev. W. O. Siffert of Cambridge named to the Ministry of the Church committee.

United States West Africa China Japan Philippines Committee On U. S Canton Church W. O. Siffert Cambridge

John Lashley Charged With Intoxication Arrested By Officer Churchman

John Lashley was arrested Monday at noon by Officer Churchman and arraigned before Mayor Brads on a charge of intoxication. He was fined $5.00 and costs, which were paid.

John Lashley Offcer Brads

Also Mentioned on This Page

Daily Jeffersonian Gale News Depot Mathews Block North Seventh Street Cambridge Post Office Wheeling Avenue Langsdale’s Bakery Wheeling Ave Hood Bros Oxfords Potter's Will Finley Pleasant City H. J. Boyd Taylor Block James B. Stewart C. A. Moore R. T. Scott Cleveland Ness Meanor West Baden Ind Olive Pratt Sarahsville Charles Gregg Summit Avenue South Co. W. Davis West Dewey Avenue J. 5S. Berry Zanesville Clifford McKee Williams M. Fordyce B. & O. Freight Agents’ Association Byesville Lyman Kelley North Carolina Guernsey Lumber Co Cambridge K Plodge No. 53 Roger Atkins G. FE. Amspoker Colonial Theater Knight Templars THE Medical Assn Craigs Temple Book Store R. B. Sproat Morton Avenue Freeshow Studio Paige W. M. Sherrard Mothers Bread Graham Vienna Schenk & Sons Joe Charlie Rea & Co’s Cambridge Grocery Co F. R. Smith Colonial Theatre Web Sydney Australia Tommy ‘Burns Jack Johnson Jeffries-Sharkey Munsing Union Ompanyal Bair's Branthoover & Johnston Co Craig
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