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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1913
Page
5
Elks club hosts a benefit dancing party Wednesday evening to honor the Lucas Kennedy orchestra with proceeds to be presented to the group. The invite extends to Elks members families and all interested attendees.
Ladies' Aid Society of the Christian church meets Wednesday at 1 pm at 320 North Tenth Street replacing Thursday. Women's Missionary Society of First Presbyterian plans a Tuesday evening gathering. Martha Washington sewing club hosts Friday afternoon at Mrs J W Coffee's. Mrs J R Johnson honored guests Monday at 6 pm for a dinner party. Morrison L T L held its May 17 meeting at Hazel Brown's home with readings and social hour. Kewanee Club to meet Wednesday with Mrs Charles Cooper hosting at 1030 East Beatty Avenue.
Collin s testimony reveals his role in planting dynamite during the January 1912 textile strike in Lawrence Massachusetts. He claimed accomplice Breen directed operations while Woods was named by Breen as backed by Wood and other financiers. Collins sought leniency by detailing the plan, trips, and handling of 40 pounds of dynamite on a train amid nervous swearing in court.
Andrew Porter of Kimbolton underwent surgery at Keenans Hospital after an injury on Monday afternoon. J R Yeager of Belle Valley, a survivor of the mine disaster, rests well under medical care. The bone was not broken but the hip joint sustained severe bruising.
Cambridge city council debates raising patrolmen pay from $65 to $70 monthly after Director McKitrick cites long hours and lagging wages. The ordinance, prepared by Solicitor Carnes, advances under suspension of rules, with plan for a sliding scale and a 60 day implementation. The meeting covers street assessments, sewer projects, and various public works complaints as officials listen to residents and appoint committees.
Guy Neyman, former chief clerk in the Cambridge office of Belle Valley Coal Mining Co and later outside boss for the Laura mine near Caldwell, has accepted the office manager position at Morris Coal Co in Senecaville. He will begin around June 1 to fill the vacancy caused by George A. Kelsey’s resignation. Hebrew Wilson and Seymour Culhan visited Zanesville on Monday.
A jumble of small town notes highlights purchases and visits. Esely the jeweler advertises diamond and pearl pendants and graduation rings. Various locals like Mrs. Santom in town, Mr. Dearduff and Mr. Bohn visiting relatives, and travel to Cambridge and Buckeye Lake are recorded alongside hospital stays and parcel post inquiries. The item blends social updates with ads and notices.
The Citizens Savings Bank Co of Cambridge Ohio reports surplus exceeding its capital stock and remains ready to pay interest on deposits and lend money on favorable terms. Located at 659 Wheeling Ave.
On Monday evening residents on Wheeling avenue witnessed a curious scene as a popular young man, pretending to wheel a large baby carriage, carried baby supplies and pulled a doll from the carriage to sing a lullaby at each corner. The stunt marked a fraternity initiation.
Clyde Boniphant and Otha Scotti were arrested by Humane Officer Charles Campbell on Saturday on sworn charges of cruelty to animals. They were arraigned before Squire Reasoner and pleaded not guilty their hearings were set for Friday May 23.
Sam Fairhurst released from county jail by Sheriff Berry to attend the funeral of his brother Henry Fairhurst, one of the Imperial mine disaster victims, with Deputy Heskett accompanying him in Newcomerstown on Tuesday.
The Order of Reindeers No 514 organized in Cambridge led by Walter L Hartman postponed their installation to June 3 due to missing ritual paraphernalia. Of 744 members 478 attended paying dues and receiving charter receipts while others were unavailable. The Byesville band played outside Moos hall and a committee searches for a Reindeer home. no club rooms yet.
James W. Tedrick of Blackwell Oklahoma visits relatives in Winterset and here. He formerly lived in Winterset and left for Oklahoma about thirty years ago, marking his first return home in that period.
Co. C. Cosgrove sold the 60 acre W. G. Walters farm to Charles Ford for 1800 dollars. The property lies about three miles north of the city.
Cambridge Commandery No. 47 Knights Templars will convene in stated conclave Wednesday evening May 21 for work in the Temple degree and annual election of officers. Sir Knights will assemble in full uniform.
J C Hall of Quaker City stopped in for a business visit here Monday, meeting local contacts and discussing potential dealings.
Guernsey county Sunday School convention meets Thursday and Friday in Pleasant City. National workers Dr. H. M. Hamill of Nashville and M. G. Bailey of Columbus lead sessions on Bible meditation teacher problems boy issues and music. Local workers add talks and a Thursday evening parade for Valley township men and boys. Delegates urged from each Sunday School.
The Supreme Court rules the Springfield Light Heat and Power Co may not charge a minimum rate for electricity beyond the rate fixed by city ordinance. The decision aligns with state public service aims to end flat or minimum charges by utilities.
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