Chautauqua Plans Full August Program at Electric Park
The August Chautauqua at Electric Park runs August 1 to 14 with daily features and top speakers. Gov. Harris may attend. Gen. R. B. Brown and Hon. Herbert S. Biglow headline G A R Day and Good Citizenship events. A large 130 by 60 tent seats over 2500, moving pictures, press box, and fireworks are planned along with private tents and grounds drills by Ella De Vault.
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Electric Park
Gov
Harris
R. B. Brown
Zanesville
Herbert S. Biglow
Cincinnati
Cambridge City Band
Ken OC
Hayes
O. F. Lowry
Ella DeVault
Contracts Awarded and Viewers Appointed at County Meeting
The County Commissioners approved many contracts and appointed new viewers for the McLaughlin rea in Valley township. They awarded road repairs on the National Road to multiple bidders and set open ditching duties with specified daily rates. The board organized as the County Board of Equalization with J. R. Smith as president and Dan R. Wallace as secretary.
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McLaughlin Rea
Valley Township
Te Vie
George H. Trenner
Bygosville
J. M. Scott
Senecaville
L. B. Carlisle
John F. Laughman
Joseph Hamilton
J. P. Gibson
Washington
Muskingum County
Jermont
George Moorehead
Chapman Bridge
Oetowobsip
Maninger
County Board of Equalization
J. R. Smith
Dan R. Wallace
Owpe Ilp
Cambridge Church Schedule for August Mth Wednesday
A compact list of services and events including a 2 o'clock sermon by Rev. Benjamin Harris D D a 6 30 Young People meeting a 7 30 sermon and a 4 o'clock lecture by Dr D T Robertson from Toledo with a children's flag drill an evening band concert and moving picture display of the Great Passion a field day baseball and other sports and a Grand Benefit Concert under the Cambridge Band supervision Not filled August Mth Wednesday
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J. T. McCory
Pittsburg
Fred Emerson Brooks
Irene Kress
Moving Pictures
John Temple Graves
Charlies Wishard
Wittsburg
A Lamar
Nashville
Tenn
A. H. Hornley
Chicago
Arthur Love
A. W. Lamar
Marie O. Brehm
Jay
Ella de Vault
Miss Brehm
Dr. McCory
D. T. Robertson
Toledo
Benjamin Harris
D. D
Cambridge Band
Morristown On Pike Declares Dry After Local Vote
In Morristown on the National Pike the western Belmont county area becomes dry as two saloons will close June 3 after a local option contest. The dry side won by 27 votes with 82.56 for dry and 29 for wet, amid quiet campaigning from both sides.
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Morristown
Belmont County
Resolutions of Respect for Mrs. O. E. Martin
Members of L. A. No. 74 express sympathy to the bereaved husband and relatives. The resolutions note her role as wife and mother and request publication in city papers and notice to local presses. Composed by Oscar Coffman and others.
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Arora
O. E. Martin
L. A. No. 74
L. A
Commoner & Glassworker
Oscar Coffman
John Grahry
John Curtis
WM. Maddin
Arthur Fulwder
Com
Ohio Christian Endeavor Convention Dates Noted in Columbus
The 22d Ohio Christian Endeavor convention is set for June 25 to 28 in Columbus with June 14 marked as Flag Day and related commemorations in multiple places. O O Cosgrove of East Wheeling Avenue returned Thursday from a business trip to Pittsburgh. Dr J H StraugbY president of West Lafayette College delivered an interesting sermon to a large audience at the V P church Thursday evening.
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O. O. Cosgrove
Wheeling Avenue
Pittsburg
J. H. Straugb
West Lafayette College
V. P
Cambridge Faces School Population Surge as Enrollments Rise
The Cambridge Board of Education reports a net increase of 257 children aged 6 to 21 from 1906 to 1907, triggering funds from the state treasury and prompting plans to expand classroom space. Enumerators tally gains across wards and praise their diligence amid parental reluctance to provide family details. As attendance climbs, the district contemplates new building sites and structures to accommodate growth.
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Board of Education
H. Z. Hobson
John Hawthorne
Jas. Moreland
J. O. Archer
Howard Baxter
Ninth Street
Cambridge
Aged Citizen of Antrim Dead
Wm Anderson a well known farmer near Antrim died Wednesday morning after a short illness of heart trouble. He was about seventy eight and survived by his wife and several children including Miss Mary Anderson a former Cambridge teacher. He was a longtime Presbyterian and funeral services will be held at his home Thursday.
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Wm. Anderson
Antrim
Mr. Anderson
Mary Anderson
Cambridge
Presbyterian Church
Entries Open for $1000 Stake Races at Cambridge Byesville
Secretary Wm Sherrard of the Cambridge Byesville Driving Association says entries are now being received for the $1000 stake races to be run during the August meet from the 20th to the 23rd. The move attracts inquiries from prominent horsemen nationwide and excitement builds for possibly the fastest horses to grace the local track.
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Wm. Sherrard
Cambridge-Byesville
Blacksmith Somers Severely Injured By Horse Nail
Ed Somers a blacksmith on Turner avenue sustained a deep gash in his left forearm Thursday afternoon when a horse kicked and a protruding nail in a shoeing spar drove into his arm. He returned to work Friday morning despite the painful injury.
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Ed. Somers
Turner Avenue
Swass
Mr. Somer
Mr. Somers
Hill Jr. Returns Home From Hot Springs Trip
Wm. Hill Jr. of North 6th street arrived home Friday morning with his father Wm. Hill Sr. who had traveled to Hot Springs Ark. for the illness of Hill Sr. After news indicated Hill Sr. was out of danger, both men headed home with the elder Hill recovering and hoped to stay a few days to rest.
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Wm. Hill, Jr
North 6Th Street
Hot Springs
Ark
Wm. Hill
Mr. Hill
Cambridge visit of Mrs Campbell and Burris director
Mrs R L Campbell of Chicago arrived in Cambridge Friday afternoon to visit her parents Mr and Mrs George Stot tlemi re on Woodlawn Avenue and other relatives. Director Burris was in the city on business Friday.
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Lurmary
Burris
R. L. Campbell
Chicago
Cambridge
George Stottlemire
Woodlawn Avenue
McKee To Serve Full Term On Athens Board
Noble county's Hon Chris McKee remains trustee of the Athens asylum after Governor Harris reappointed him to a full term. McKee had considered leaving but stayed after discussions with the governor praising fair treatment and commitment to creditable administration at Athens.
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Chris McKee
Noble County
Athens Asylum
Harris
Pattison
McKee
Athens
Court House News from Cambridge and area court cases
District docket lists numerous Ohio Common Pleas actions including sales to minors, pleas of not guilty, and bonds set for defendants such as Estievenard Bay Shepard Clodfelter Piper and others. Indictments, guilty pleas, divorces and guardianship filings appear alongside assessor returns for Cambridge wards detailing horses cattle carriages pianos dogs and new structures valued at totals.
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Ohio
Emil
Estievenard
John Shepard
Chas. Bay
Will Jackson
Henry Gray
E. W. Mathews, Jr
Gray
F. T
John Gamari
John Racbmire
Andy Bailey
Nolle Prosequi
Inez Clodfelter
Mattie Pratt
Addison Pratt
Breece Morrow
Kate Morrow
David Manely
Peter Piper
Center Township
Hattie
Fourth Ward
Cambridge
D. Bratton
Second Ward
C. F. Camp
Third Ward
J. B. Sarchet
Tornado Strikes Snyder Oklahoma Reported Losses
A tornado struck Snyder Oklahoma today causing many deaths as wires lay down and information is scarce. The report from Wichita Kansas notes extensive damage and uncertain casualty figures.
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Wichita
Kansas
Snyder
Oklahoma
Officials Visit Cambridge Plant on Inspection Tour
Twelve officers of the American Sheet and Tin Plate Co. arrived Friday by private car, joined by District Manager C. A. Robinson. They inspected the Cambridge plants and will tour other company facilities, including Canal Dover, on a weeks long inspection. The party includes President C. W. Bray and VPs Pargany and S. A. Dives along with key executives.
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American Sheet and Tin Plate Co
Pennsylvania Lines
C. A. Robinson
Wheeling
W. Va
Canal Dover
C. W. Bray
C. W. Bennett
Pargany
S. A. Dives
H. B. Wheeler
H. L. Austin
George P. Early
A. G. Young
George F. Jenks
J. C. Kimball
W. A. Erven
W. H. Eaton
Chicago
Robinson
New Ice Wagon Arrives for Consolidated Ice Co
Consolidated Ice Co receives one of three new delivery wagons built for the ice business and plans to place it in service at once. The remaining wagons are expected to arrive in the city within days as plant improvements enable prompt service to all customers.
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The
Consolidated Ice Co
Richey and Moore Wedding At Highland Avenue Home
Mr William Richey of Stewart Avenue wed Miss Elsie Moore at the bride’s Highland Avenue home Thursday evening at 7 30 o’clock. Rev W J Kratz officiated in the presence of a few relatives and friends.
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Wm. Richey
Stewart Avenue
Elsie Moore
Highland Avenue
W. J. Kratz
Presbyterian Assembly Endorses Reform on Marriage Standards
In Columbus on May 24 the Presbyterian general assembly approved the marriage and fee report from the species committee and urged presbyteries to enforce church standards. They called ministers to avoid sanctioning exogenous marriages and to cleanse the church from lax divorces and sinful unions, citing Rev. Dr. Charles A. Dickey. The assembly also adopted the board of church erection report and left open potential tempers on Anti-Saloon League action with debate likely on temperance panel recommendations.
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Presbyterian General Assembly
Species Committee On
Charles A. Dickey
Philadelphia
Corey
Steel Corporation
Board of Church Erection
Anti- Saloon League
Permanent Committee On Temperance
Byesville Lad Improves After Injury
Byesville lad Jay Gadd, badly injured while attempting a dive, shows slow improvement. Doctors say he may recover enough to feed himself with small amounts by May time.
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Jay Gadd
Byesville
Beaver Falls Team Disbands In Western Pennsylvania League
A Beaver Falls baseball team in the Western Pennsylvania League under manager Charles Jewell has disbanded and most players have left town. Will Kenworthy has signed to play with East Liverpool in the P. O. M. League for the rest of the season.
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Jeffersonian
Beaver Falls
Charles Jewell
Will Kenworthy
East Liverpool
Mrs McKinley Improves In Latest Health Bulletin
Reports from Canton Ohio from May 24 detail doctors Portman Eyman and Rixey stating Mrs McKinley’s condition has grown more favorable though she remains comatose. Surgeons plan to have Rixey arrive by rail at 6 28 pm as telegrams of sympathy pour in.
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Drs. Portman
Eyman
Rixey
Canton, C
McKinley
E. O. Portman
J. E. Eyman
Massillon State Hospital
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