04 Sep 1902
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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1902
Page
1
The record details a county harvest picnic at Oldham's Grove highlighting Payne's Celery Compound as a remedy for indigestion and dyspepsia. It also covers speeches by Rev. Phos Mdnar Tuade and Hon. Wm. L. Simpson, plus musical and educational events, with accounts of attendance and a fatal accident nearby.
James K. Tones, president of the First National Bank of McConnellsville, was 0 years old on August 28. He remains the oldest bank president in the state and is seen actively engaged in duties. J A Bosbwick received a passport card from M Ogier who visits Guernsey. Ogier reports visiting an orchard with 11,000 pear trees and a fairly good crop. he plans to return home early next week.
Cincinnati and Hamilton County reports split over the Nash code bill, the merit system, and a federal city government plan. Key figures including Wade Fis James R Garflend Thoman Hogact and Judge Gilbert H Stuart argued for and against amendments as the session considered constitutional measures and potential franchise changes. Democratic and Republican leaders clash on the code bill amid county party maneuvering and upcoming conventions.
Olive Knowles Hornbrook and Frank Mace McFarland wed Wednesday evening at the Hornbrook home on South 1th Street. The ceremony was conducted by Russel B. Pope. Guests included Stanford University faculty member Dr. McParland and Miss Elizabeth Mace from Danville, with a formal green and white reception and a West Coast honeymoon plan.
The Pennsylvania Company runs another Sunday excursion to Manetta on August 31. Trains depart Cambridge at 7 30 a m and Marietta at 7 a m. Round trip fare is 1 00 with special attractions being arranged. For details see hand bills and inquire at ticket agents.
The Fox Taunters Association of Muskingum County invites fox hunters from Muskingum Licking Coshocton Perry Morgan Noble and Guernsey counties to a holiday hunt at Puller Van Voorhis race track on the Va teysburg Road in Muskingum township seven miles north of Zanesville. Live chase starts at noon bring dogs horse feed and one day’s rations. Election of officers will be held for the ensuing year.
A Wheeling group named the West Virginia Mail Association plans progressive measures for September events, while Sylvester Owens dies at 65 after multiple strokes at home. His wife, sons Sandy and Sylvester, and five daughters mourn. funeral arrangements are noted with Northwood Cemetery in Powelkbek referenced. An unrelated church incident follows a visitor entering during service and leaving after a lengthy musical performance.
Elijah McPeek died at his home on North 6th street Friday August 28 1902 at 1116 p m aged 70 years 4 days. A lifelong shoe maker and church member he leave two sons Grant and Willa Judson and eight daughters in Cambridge and nearby. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 3 o’clock afternoon conducted by Rev F C Boughton with interment in South Cemetery.
The Cambridge Glass Company plant in Cambridge is lauded for its expansive lawn and attractive surroundings. Officials note the facility is a major achievement in glass factory construction, with President Atha T. Bennett and secretary treasurer W. O. A. Tread leading the venture. The plant opened in October 101 with strong prospects and plans to hire many workers as operations grow.
The Commercial Bank Of Cambridge invites customers to open accounts. It advertises facilities for all banking transactions and pays interest on deposits with liberal terms that remain conservative.
The Teachers Institute session opened with J Oscar Creager discussing Ginnie and Chaucer and The works, followed by Dr York with Orthography. Mrs Creager read aloud, praised by attendees, as President Coole led the moral and scripture opening by Prof York.
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