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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1913
Page
4
A historic note from the Cambridge Post Office records Juan M Amos listed as editor. The entry credits Amos with overseeing communications at the Cambridge facility, reflecting archival emphasis on local newsroom leadership.
On May 27 1812 General Henry Dearborn led 4000 American troops to capture Fort George Canada with nearly 1000 British casualties and prisoners. Julia Ward Howe the poet and philanthropist was born in 1819 and died in 1910. In 1803 a Federal assault on Port Hudson failed with 2000 Confederate losses. A massive tornado devastated much of Illinois and eastern Missouri.
The text notes Saturn as the evening star and Venus Jupiter Mercury Mars as morning stars. It mentions the seven bright stars overhead forming Ursa Major, called Charles Wain and the Butcher’s Cleaver. It ends with a lyric about life and time. Signed FE Rowland Hill.
The plan allocates 3500 dollars annually for ten years to build mud proof roads across all counties. A total of 35 million dollars will fund better roads over the decade, shared equally among counties. Proponents say wider benefits include improved schools, transport, health, farms, industry, and state prosperity under the Hite bill.
Claire Rubican drove a car that suffered both rear wheels broken from the axle when caught in car tracks at Eleventh Street and Gomber Avenue. The machine slid to the pavement as the right wheel hit a rail, then the other snapped. Artley's truck towed it to the Rubican home on Fosay Avenue before Cambridge Motor and Storage to repair.
A man identified as La Hogan of Foster Avenue was severely injured in a Tuesday morning accident at Forsythe mines. He was struck by a 25 pound object while holding a post, resulting in the loss of his thumb. He received medical attention from Dr. W. G. Arthalow.
Miners employed along the B and O east of the city protest a summer schedule change by the railroad. The labor train now runs Lore City to Cumberland all day, delaying return to Cambridge and forcing miners to wait or walk, with about 25 miners in Kliondyke affected.
Mrs Margaret J Hammond widow of Judge James Hammond died at 219 East Elim Street Olathe Kansas on Tuesday April 22 aged 78 years 9 months Funeral was at home Thursday at 10 conducted by Rev Work and burial followed in Olathe cemetery She was born near Cambridge Ohio July 22 1834 and moved to Olathe in 1876 Survived by four sons and three daughters now two daughters and one son remain all in Olathe She was long active in United Presbyterian church and trusted in God in illness
Mr and Mrs F B Couts and their young son along with Mrs Elizabeth McNeel mother of Mrs Couts depart Redlands for their former home in Cambridge Ohio. En route they will pause in Newcomerstown where Mr Couts sister graduates in June. The family recently bought a home on Cajon Street near Cypress Avenue and intend to remodel it into a modern bungalow upon return.
Clarence Stevens Guy Moreland and Frank Black were arrested by Patrolmen Needs and Gilmore on affidavits charging them with gambling. They were arraigned before Mayor Dilley Tuesday afternoon pleading not guilty and their hearings were set for Wednesday at 7 o clock. They were released.
County Recorder C. W. Carnes, stricken with paralysis Saturday evening, showed improvement Tuesday afternoon. He was better able to talk than the day before and was regaining use of his right eye.
Mr and Mrs W S Cunningham, Mr and Mrs Charles Swampson and Miss Georgia Wirick of Canton were in the city Monday returning from a visit with Mr and Mrs J H Stewart in Winterset.
Thomas Kennedy came back to Merresport Pennsylvania on Monday following a visit with his brother Professor J I Kennedy on Gaston Avenue.
Postoffice Inspector C. M. Zimmerman of Cincinnati departed Tuesday for Columbus following a business visit in Cambridge.
Washington Do L Dolen made a business trip to Wheeling Monday returning Tuesday. Many residents referenced include Mary Marlow of Kennensburg visiting uncle C C Law, and John Maroney departing for Columbus for work. Community updates cover church events, schooling plans, exhibitions, and local visits across Cambridge Middlebourne Brady and nearby towns.
Memorial Day will be observed in Senecaville on Friday May 30 1913 with a parade lineup on Mill street at 12 30 led by a grand concert band. The program includes Buchanan Post G A R ritualistic services a short address by Commander J W Cale memorial addresses by Otto S Steele and Col J W Cale an evening opera house entertainment at 7 30 and a community flower collection at 9 a m Decoration Day services at Bethel M E church led by Rev Mr Shiltz of Cumberland start at 9 a m
Attorney Charles S Sheppard travels to Columbus as Samuel Laughlin sues John W Spence and Robert Hart over a ditch dug in front of Laughlin’s Senecaville area property. Jury awarded Laughlin $5 in common pleas, circuit court reversed, case to the Supreme Court with costs about $500 including $200 for the record and $300 land damage claimed.
Hogs receipts 12 000 market steady mixed and butchers 8 45 8 75 good heavy 8 35 8 67 light 8 50 8 72 pigs 6 60 8 40 Cattle receipts 2500 market slow beeves 7 10 8 75 cows and heifers 3 75 7 90 stockers and feeders 5 80 7 90 calves 6 75 7 66 Sheep receipts 18 000 market steady native 5 90 lambs 5 75 7 66 Chicago May 27 Wheat 92 corn 57 oats 41 pork 20 50
Pittsburg livestock receipts are light with steady markets. Cattle show primes at 8.40 to 8.50, good 8.00 to 8.20, veal calves 9.50 to 22.2. sheep and lambs fair to prime with wethers 5.60 to 5.75, lambs around 7.00. hogs active with prime heavies 8.85 to 9.00 and light Yorkers 8.95 to 9.00. United States Steel: Common 60 1/? and preferred 106.
At the Lyric a two reel feature shows a wandering son met by his brother at a race course and brought home to a worrying mother. Also shown are The Inventor's Sketch and A Father's Lesson with Broncho Billy Ady.
The Orpheum offers The Professor's Dilemma a dandy Victor picture Mum's the Word a Nestor comedy Marry in Haste a clever burlesque Cu pid in Uniform an Imp comedy drama. Matinees daily with Bijou orchestra and continuous show. Adv.
A large audience witnessed A Day in Paris at the Colonial last night. The company includes 10 clever people with three comedians and a chorus of seven girls in costumes with special scenery and electrical effects. The two hour program includes four reels of pictures. Tonight and Wednesday showings at 6 30 and 8 45.
Miss Nellie O'Reilly of Columbus has taken a nurse position at Keenan's hospital. Lewis Jones and daughter Geneva left Tuesday to visit his son Charles Jones near Bellaire. L N Davis of Pleasant City traveled to Cambridge en route to Wheeling. Miss Jesse Ferguson left Tuesday for Newark to visit Mrs J L Vernon before going to Portsmouth to see her sister Mrs J P Kennedy. Andrew Denecoe of Pittsburgh returned home Tuesday after a few days with Cambridge relatives. Edna Marlatt of Pekin Illinois is visiting Cambridge relatives. A F Vance of Akron returned home Tuesday after visiting W A Albright at Stop 4.
Advertisement notes glasses to suit and fit by Dr James Early ophthalmologist in room 11 over the post office. Evening and daytime examinations offered. Dated January 11th.
Reports from Tokyo say the Emperor nears recovery while public sympathy shifts to the Empress who has a severe cold from keeping vigil at his bedside for two days and nights as his condition remained serious.
Optical specialist H. LeGrand Williams announces special low prices on glasses available until Decoration Day. This space ad dated April 25 promotes discounted eyewear with emphasis on limited-time savings.
Local jeweler Atkins advertises “the right goods at the right price” and notes over sixty years of establishment. The notice appears opposite the courthouse with a date reference Oct 9.
Mrs. G W Booth is visiting relatives in Jefferson County. The brief note records a family visit and travel within the region. No further details are provided.
Harry Thomas of New Concord spent Tuesday in the city on business, meeting local contacts and handling ongoing affairs.
W. R. Forsythe from Kimbolton visited Cambridge on Tuesday as a business caller.
Mrs C W Thompson and Gen St Clair of Love City traveled through Cambridge Tuesday en route to Cleveland to visit relatives. W W Willis of Irwin Pa visits Cambridge and Kimbolton friends on his way home from Atlanta after attending the United Presbyterian General Assembly of the South. J J Bruney departed Tuesday for a business visit in Coshocton.
For sale a seven room dwelling and a combined business room. Asking price 2600 dollars with rent at ten percent return on investment. Also selling stock of groceries at invoice. Sales exceed 1700 dollars monthly. Good location and a bargain. Barr & Frasier 511 Central National Bank Bldg. May 27 3t Tu Th Sat.
Mrs Edward C English thanks friends neighbors and the local for_sythe mines miners and others for flowers and kindness shown after the death of her husband.
H Aultman of Byesville was a business caller in the city today. Miss Florence Sproat of Love City was shopping in Cambridge Tuesday.
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