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Newspaper

Cambridge Jeffersonian

Location

Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1909

Page

5

Local Notices Mention Dentists Trustees and Visitors

Jr. J. Boyd a Taylor block dentist opposite the post office is noted. Mr Dutton clerk of court elect of Washington county is in Cambridge today on business. Emmet Westbrook of Newark spent Sunday with the Evans family on North Fourth street.

Jr. J. Boyd Taylor Block Post Office Mr. Dutton Washington County Cambridge Emmet Westbrook Newark W. P. Evans North Fourth Street Mack Sigler Canton R. T. Scott North Seventh Street Wooster

Branthoover & Johnston Co warns buyers of January to February sales

Electric lamps batteries and electrical supplies are highlighted with a 25 percent saving by visiting Williams stores on January 21 and February 10. The notice also mentions Mrs T C Moore of Campbell Avenue traveling to Post Boy, Miss Lyon and Mr Don Fulkerson visiting Marietta with Harry Gray in South Cambridge, and Will Verner of the Interstate Co. office force planning an extended visit to Pittsburg.

The Branthoover & Johnston Co Miss Lyon Don Fulkerson Marietta Harry Gray South Cambridge Will Verner Interstate Co Pittsburg

Caldwell guests at Foster avenue home

Mrs Mollie Burnham and Mrs James Keenan of Caldwell visit Mr and Mrs Alex Smith on Foster avenue as hosts entertain guests in a social gathering.

Mollie Burnham James Keenan of Caldwell Alex. Smith Foster Avenue

Dr Bartlett Eyes Testing and Glasses Sale Offer

The advertisement states Dr Bartlett will test your eyes and furnish glasses at savings of two to four dollars per pair compared with his former prices.

Atkins Jewelers Offers Spoons Cheaper Than Before

Roger presents better than triple spoons at one third less than former price. Many beautiful gifts for bride or graduate. Atkins, the jewelers.

Roger Atkins the Jewelers

Barber Shop Purchase at Colonial Theater Basement

G. and Amspeker bought the Colonial theater barber shop. Patrons are urged to seek the best service from him at the Colonial Theater basement on April 22.

Local Sheet Metal Services Open for Roofing Spouting and Furnace Work

We offer all kinds of sheet metal work on short notice including roofing spouting and furnace work. Call Hugh Harris & Co. home phone available.

Hugh Harris & Co

Assessors Report From Jeffer son and Liberty Townships

G A Leeper of Jeffer son township completed 34 days of assessment reporting 256 horses valued at 15100 480 cattle 7755 4050 sheep 5565 197 hogs 720 and 104 dogs The second, James B Mathews of Liberty township, worked 42 days reporting 192 horses valued at 8660 458 cattle 7075 2059 sheep 4150 114 hogs 580 2 carriages 20 2 pianos and organs 30 and 79 dogs

Wallace G. A. Leeper Jefferson Township James B. Mathews Liberty Township

Man Arrested on Dynmite Threat Charge in County

Clark McWhorter was arrested by Deputy Sheriff John Berry on a peace warrant sworn by Township Trustee Levi Anker. He pleaded not guilty to dynamite threat charges, posted no bond, and remained jailed after failing to furnish $100.

Clark McWhorter John &. Berry Justice of the Peace R. W. Lindsey Levi Anker McWhorter Guernsey County Anker

Three Rail Rates Set in Missouri Rail War

St Louis reports three passenger rate levels take effect. Missouri Kansas and Texas lines demand three cents per mile and refuse to meet competition. Burlington Rock Island Frisco stay at 214 cents per mile while Missouri Pacific Tron Mountain Cotton Belt Wabash and Santa Fe continue two cents per mile until the state supreme court rules on the writ of prohibition.

St. Louis Missouri Missouri, Kansas and Texas Burlington Rock Island Frisco Missouri Pacific Tron Mountain Cottonbelt Wabash Santa Fe State Supreme Court

Negro Miners Flee After Attack on Lodging House

In Jackson Breathitt county Kentucky Negro miners brought to replace white workers are terror stricken and plan to leave after their boarding house was shot at and partly destroyed by dynamite. Tensions rise over a proposed 400000 Negro school in Shelby county.

Lexington Jackson Breathitt County Shelby County

Kingfisher digger dies in Norfolk sand dune collapse

Richardson Pr. Smithwick, 22, a naturalist, was killed when sand caved in as he dug into a dune in the Princess Anne desert area between Lynn Haven inlet and Cape Henry in search of kingfisher eggs.

Norfolk Richardson Pr. Smithwick Princess Anne Desert Lynn Haven Inlet Cape Henry

Baptist protesters sentenced on mountain meet near Odessa

In Odessa on May 25 the 192 Baptists arrested for holding an illegal meeting on a nearby mountain top received prison terms ranging from one week to two months.

Odessa

Patrick Brown Dies at 101 Survived by 105-Year-Old Wife

In Bismarck North Dakota Patrick Brown aged 101 died after a brief illness. He is survived by his widow aged 105 years.

Bismarck N. D Patrick Brown

Complied With the Law and a Dramatic Retaliation Story

A famed Mobile lawyer once involved in a contested suit faced a vengeful foe. After taunts and a retreating exchange, the lawyer claimed self defense and shot the opponent with a Derringer. He was acquitted, supported by witnesses present during the altercation. Wardens arrest five fishermen near Fremont for illegal Sandusky River fishing.

James Fremont Sandusky River

Jury Takes View of Premises in Marietta Railroad Case

Probate court in Marietta heard a condemnation case by Charles S. Sheppard for the Marietta and Lake Railroad against the Terrill heirs Mrs. Vernon Bond and Mrs. James Fletcher Stewart. A jury was selected and taken to Love City to view the land for right of way. About fifteen witnesses are expected, with a verdict anticipated by Wednesday afternoon. The jury includes Manuel Chalfant P M Aldin E K E Carter James Scott C E Ruby D C Dixson C S8 Finley Charles Rankin W H Hartley J H Baird Mr Wilson and Mr Williams.

Charles S. Sheppard Marietta & Lake Railroad Co Terrill Vernon Bond James Fletcher Stewart Love City Washington Luccock H. K. Moore Sheppard John S. Black Manuel Chalfant P. M. Aldin E. Carter James Scott C. E. Ruby D. C. Dixson Finley Charles Rankin W. H. Hartley J. H. Baird Mr. Wilson Mr. Williams

Boarder Pleads Guilty to Theft of Clothing

Peter Spena admitted stealing a complete outfit from a fellow boarder after jumping a board bill. He pleaded guilty before Mayor Bradford, was fined 100 dollars and sentenced to the Zanesville work house, to be moved in a few days by Chief Long. Police seek two coal miners linked to the case.

Peter Spena Bradford Zanesville Chief Long Spena

Postmaster Narrow Escape At Court House Steps

L Bonnell postmaster at Win coal narrowly escaped injury in town Tuesday when he lost balance on the court house steps at the south entrance and rolled to the bottom. He weighs 225 pounds but remained active and light on his feet and returned home unassisted.

L. Bonnell Wincoal Court House

Electrical supply representatives visit city for bids

A number of representatives from electrical supply houses are in the city to estimate and bid on machinery the C. P. L. & T. Co plans to install. Others are due tonight and Wednesday. Attending are D. D. Stewart of Adams-Bagnall Electric Co Cleveland G B Edgar Ft Wayne J Y Montague Western Electric Co Pittsburg and Mr Luccot Westinghouse.

D. D. Stewart Adams-Bagnall Electric Co Cleveland G. B. Edgar Ft. Wayne Ind Mr. Luccot Westinghouse J. Y. Montague Western Electric Co Pittsburg

Board approves transfer of Cambridge-Byesville Driving Park land

The Guernsey Valley Fair Co. board met at treasurer J. A. Hoopman in Byesville. The new company received deeds for land and property from the Cambridge-Byesville Driving Park Co. the purchase price being 5000 dollars.

Guernsey Valley Fair Co J. A. Hoopman Byesville Cambridge-Byesville

Craigs Specials For This Week

Craigs lists a 25 percent discount on Persian lawn and chiffon batiste. Also offers etched tumblers at 50 cents per dozen and Berea items at five cents each.

Benny Dobson’s Eye Operation on Train Incident

Little Benny Dobson underwent an operation at the hospital today for crossed eyes. It is said his eyes crossed while reading a rub a lac ad on a moving train. He should have waited to buy it in town and at grocers afterward.

Benny Dobson

House Painting Service on H. C. Road

Painter and paper hanger offers estimates with all work guaranteed. 607 North First Street advertisement invites inquiries by mail or card. May 3 for one month.

H. C. Road North First Street

For Sale: Lot on Grant Avenue with House

A lot on Grant Avenue at 5644 by 165 is for sale with a house rented at 3 dollars per month. Price is 235 dollars. Apply to W R Dougherty at Central National Bank Building.

Grant Avenue W. R. Dougherty Central National Bank

Prime South Ninth Street Building Lot For Sale

An extra fine building lot in a premier South Ninth street location. Apply to W. J. Dougherty at Central National Bank Building.

South Ninth Street W. J. Dougherty Central National Bank

Langsdale's The Good Pies and Slices Featured

Local notes list Langsdale's pies and macaroon slices, visits by Mrs. Dr. Fletcher of Byesville and R. Eicher of Zanesville, a 10 percent discount ad from Turnbaugh's, and severalلط residents visiting relatives or recovering from illness.

Dentists Secrest and Steuart Offices in Cambridge

Drs J E Secrest and H J L Stew art operate on the second floor of the Central National Bank building in Cambridge Ohio. Bell phone 422 R. November 23 and continuing.

A. W. Boyd Central National Bank Cambridge Ohio J. E. Secrest H. J L. Stewart O Bell

McMurray and Neel Painters Offer Exterior and Interior Work

McMurray and Neel, painters and paper hangers, announce readiness to perform high quality exterior and interior painting. Call Bell phone 1961 for estimates on all contract work.

Detroit traveling salesman and wife visit city

Cliff Lewis a traveling salesman for a Detroit wholesale drug firm and his wife visited the city today as guests of friends. Lewis previously worked as a clerk at Brenan & Wilson and Neilley drug stores.

Cliff Lewis Detroit Mr. Lewis Brenan & Wilson Neilley Drug Stores

Daylight League plans longer summer work hours

The Daylight League organizes officers and members to shift labor from June 1 to September, aiming to start earlier and finish by 2 p.m. to gain more leisure. The movement earns national attention with a promise to raise the issue to the cabinet, while Spartan Lead and Spartan White Lead from Marietta, Ohio are advertised through Brenan and Wilson stores and a local bank building outlet.

Daylight League Marietta Paint & Color Co Marietta Ohio Brenan and Wilson Postoffice Central National Bank

Cambridge ad lists price changes at local stores

See Hood Bros. ad and Craig's for Oxfords and hair goods. W. Davis, contractor and builder on West Dewey Avenue offers services. Home phone 79-B. May 3 1 month price changes noted. Cambridge Grocery Co. ad mentions today’s dollars and price updates.

Craig's W. Davis West Dewey Avenue Cambridge Grocery Co

Guernsey County Jury Commission Names 200 Jurors

The Guernsey county jury commission completed its task selecting two hundred county citizens to serve as jurors for the upcoming year.

Guernsey County

New case filed in common pleas court by LaVollette

George LaVollette sues Maggie King and Wood King in common pleas court seeking equitable relief. Attorney Sheppard represents the plaintiff.

Common Pleas Court George LaVollette Maggie King Wood King Equitable Relief Sheppard

Birds Run Oil and Gas stockholders to witness Well No 1 drilling

Local stockholders of the Birds Run Oil and Gas Co will travel to Birds Run Thursday morning to observe the drilling of Well No 1 on the Huttman farm.

Birds Run Oil and Gas Co Birds Run Huttman Farm

Cambridge Loan and Building Co promotes 4 percent time deposits

The Cambridge Loan and Building Co offers 4 percent interest on time deposits and issues running stock. It lends on first mortgage real estate and notes state inspection. Directors include O. M. Hoge president A. M. Sarchet vice president J. M. Logan T. E. Cook M. L. Hartley W. B. Green Dr. W. N. Bradford Secretary T. R. Deselm.

Cambridge Loan & Building Co O. M. Hoge A. M. Sarchet J. M. Logan T. E. Cook M. L. Hartley W. B. Green W. N. Bradford T. R. Deselm

Blair Family and Local Incident Reported

Mrs Chas Blair and her daughter Dorothy along with Miss Allie Blair of Los Angeles arrived home Monday night. Mrs Wim Blair is reported improved. Al Stevenson of the Guernsey Works was seized by cramps at work and required assistance home on Highland Avenue.

Chas, Blair Dorothy Allie Blair Los Angeles Cal Wim. Blair al. Stevenson Guernsey American Sheet and Tin Plate Co Highland Avenue

Guernsey Building & Loan Co. Deposits Safe, Says Secretary

There are definite reasons deposits with the Guernsey Building & Loan Co. are safe beyond question. All money loaned on first mortgage on property worth double the loan, regularly inspected by state inspectors, all officers bonded, ample and increasing surplus fund. Wh. A. Scott, Secretary, Cambridge, Ohio. Apr 4-1f

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

Colley Flats Man Arrested on Intoxication Charge

Walter Lowry was arrested by Chief Long this afternoon and jailed in the city prison. He faces a hearing before Mayor Bradford on the alleged intoxication charge Wednesday morning after repeated calls to Colley Flats by Mrs. Lowry.

Walter Lowry Colley Flats Chief Long Bradford Colley Lowry

Mrs Harry Gray Released From Keenan Hospital

Mrs Harry Gray, after treatment at Keenan hospital and an operation, has been dismissed from the institution and returned home.

Harry Gray Keenan Hospital

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