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Newspaper

Cambridge Jeffersonian

Location

Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1908

Page

8

Local Society Notes Detail Club Hostesses and Weddings

Miss Gertrude Mathews hosted a sewing club with guests Miss Caroline Lieb from Ohio and Miss May Norton from Columbus. Ada Schaser, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Schaser, celebrated her third birthday with 35 friends. A six o'clock dinner honored Mrs. Howard Grimes from Columbus. The Builders' farewell for Miss Elsie Eaton included a treasurer change and a silver gift. The Thoburn Band elected officers and plans a booth for an October apron sale. A quiet Lutheran parsonage wedding joined Miss Buffington Bowser and Mr. Adam Bean in Cambridge with future residence on Jefferson Avenue.

Gertrude Mathews East Wheeling Avenue Caroline Lieb Hamilton, O May Norton Columbus Ada Schaser George Schaser East Beatty Avenue Schafer J. B. Schick Mary Beymer Wm. Logan Wm. Jr Dallas Texas W. C. Henderson Morton Crafton George Estep North 11Th Street Howard Grimes Elsie Eaton Granville Minnie Bishard Miss Eaton Alice Callihan Thoburn M. E. Church T. R. Deselm Maude Wilson May Ritchie Mildred Gallup W. B. Kratz Buffington Bowser Adam Bean

W C T U Plans Bake Sale At Market

Members of the W C T U met in the First U P church parish hall for a business session yesterday. They decided to set up a stand selling home made bread pies and cake at the market on Saturday morning September 19.

First U. P

Thimble Bee at First M. E. Church for Society

The Ladies of North Sixth Street and Hyatt Avenue host a Thimble Bee for First M. E. Church Society in the church parlors on Thursday afternoon. All invited. proceeds support the new M. E. church.

North Sixth Street Hyatt Avenue First M. E. Church Thimble Bee Society

Boden siblings travel to Morristown for wedding

Harold Boden and his sister Miss Dorothy depart this evening for Morristown to attend the marriage of Miss Elizabeth Gail Sheppard of Morristown to Mr Verne Orrison of Bethesda at the bride’s home tonight.

Harold Boden Dorothy Morristown Elizabeth Gail Sheppard That City Verne Orrison Bethesda

Hospital News Injured lineman rests well after pole accident

William Farra, lineman for the C. P. L. and T. Co., was badly hurt when knocked from a pole in Byesville Saturday evening and later moved to Dr. Keenan's hospital where he is reported resting very well. William McConaway, a country resident, was admitted and operated on for appendicitis.

William Farra Byesville

Bozman from Zanesville Visits City

Chas Bozman of Zanesville arrived in the city today for undisclosed business and was seen meeting local residents.

Chas. Bozman Zanesville

Mrs. Hammond and daughter visit Sills in Wheeling

Mrs James Hammond and her daughter Miss Ethel of Wheeling West Virginia are visiting Mr and Mrs A O Sills of South Ninth Street

James Hammond Ethel Wheeling W. Va A. O. Sills South Ninth Street

Reverend Copley Returns to Lead Christian Alliance Work

Rev. A. S. Copley returned from Conneaut Ohio where he led Christian Alliance work over the summer and conducted services at Love City. He left this morning for Indianapolis to oversee winter operations there.

A. S. Copley Conneaut, C Christian Alliance Love City Indianapolis

Weekend Outing at Perrys Den in Guernsey County

Messrs Harry Bell and Ray Braden chief clerk at the National hotel, with Misses Nina Turnbaugh and Mabel Rose, spent Sunday at Perrys Den a noted Guernsey county picnic spot praised as one of the prettiest locales with many gatherings this summer.

Harry Bell Ray Braden National Hotel Nina Turnbaugh Mabel Rose Perrys den Perrys' den Guernsey County

Thirty Fourth Annual Reunion of O V V I Program

TheThirty Fourth Annual Reunion of the Fifteenth O V V 1 will be held in the Masonic hall on Thursday September 17. Assembly at 10 a.m. Invocation by Rev Brown. Welcome address by Mayor Bradford. Response by Captain A C Cummins. Dinner at noon by Cambridge friends. 2 p.m. special car for tours of city points of interest. 7:30 campfire lighting with skirmish line duty. Music. Address by General R B Brown. Original poem by Captain A J Gleason. Short speeches follow.

Masonic Hall Assembly Brown Bradford A. C. Cummins Cambridge Friends

Pile of Lumber Causes Accident on East Steubenville

Miss Gay Dalrymple Miss Edna Burris and Mr Howard Shroyer all of this city had narrow escapes last night when a dark street pile of lumber without a lantern caused their carriage to overturn between Ninth and Tenth streets. Dalrymple was badly injured. city ordinances require red lights at both ends of lumber piles to prevent such damage claims. Reports note several obstructions with no lanterns in Cambridge streets.

Gay Dalrymple Edna Burris Howard Shroyer East Steubenville Avenue Ninth Miss Dalrymple Miss Burris Cambridge

James Thompson Visits Wooster College on City Business

James Thompson of Love City was in town this morning for business and then left to proceed to Wooster College.

James Thompson Love City the Wooster College

Rev and Mrs W H Wilson Return From Northport Vacation

Rev and Mrs W H Wilson of Byesville returned home after a two weeks vacation at Northport Michigan enjoying a restful trip and scenic views along Lake Michigan shore.

W. H. Wilson Byesville Hame Northport, Mich

Nature Studies in Africa and a Jail Escape Reported

The poem by W. J. Lampton in New York World imagines Africa's fauna responding to a hunting law with playful lines about animals fleeing. Separately, four convicts escaped from the Ionia state prison, reaching the basement with a false key during a corridor liberty release and breaking through basement walls.

Africa Afric Wilds Cape Pyramids W. J. Lampton New York World Ionia, Mith

Car dynamite blast kills agent in Windsor Missouri

A dynamite car explosion in Windsor Missouri killed Fred Yoke an agent for Missouri Pacific and injured eighteen others authorities said today. The blast occurred near the station area as rescue workers rushed to the scene and investigators began examining the cause and potential targets. Police reported that several victims were rushed to nearby hospitals with varying degrees of injuries.

Windsor Fred Yoke Missouri Pacific

Automobile Race Fizzle Quits Ohio Valley Event

The Wheeling W Va based Ohio Valley Automobile Club race from Wheeling to Columbus was canceled after a short start. The club turned back to Wheeling and was later told the race was off due to unavoidable causes. Secretary Westmeyer, travelling under the Confetti Machine, believed he was a mile ahead before learning of the cancellation.

Ohio Valley Automobile Club Wheeling W. Va Columbus Cambridge Westmeyer Zanesville

Police arrest two men on intoxication charges

Officers Guthrie and Meredith arrested Robert Rice last night for intoxication and Clyde Barnes around 3 am on the same charge. Both are to have a hearing before Mayor Bradford this evening.

Robert Rice Guthrie S.S. Meredith Clyde Barnes Bradford

Hartford Bridge Bid Let To Canton Firm

County commissioners opened seven bids for a Hartford bridge and awarded to Central Concrete Co of Canton but postponed final award as contractor cannot start before ninety days. They appropriated 150 dollars to Richland township trustees for road repair and approved usual bills.

Hartford Central Concrete Co Canton Richland

Hayes in Zanesville This Afternoon

W. O. Hayes was seen in Zanesville this afternoon engaging with local residents and attending a brief community gathering.

W. O. Hayes Zanesville

Hartley Tours Zanesville on Business Visit

M. L. Hartley arrived in Zanesville this afternoon for a business visit, meeting local officials and assessing potential opportunities.

City Solicitor Enos in Hopewell on Legal Business

City Solicitor B F Enos visited Hopewell on legal business today. The trip centers on municipal matters and awaiting filings or decisions from local offices.

B. F. Enos Hopewell

Marriage License Sought by Allen and McConnell

Edgar W. Allen and Modiste McConnell applied for a license in probate court. Allen lacked his father's consent initially and faced a pending Mansfield reformatory sentence for cutting with intent to wound. After securing consent, the license was issued with Rev. J. S. McMunn named as minister of record.

Clark Miss Pearl Kuhn Barnesville Edgar W. Allen Modiste McConnell Charles Knowles Allen Knowles Mansfield Reformatory H. W. Luecock Luecock

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement From Cambridge Reader

Mrs. Elizabeth Scott of Cambridge Ohio testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills cured her kidney trouble eight years ago and have since provided prompt relief from back pains and kidney disorders. The ad notes availability through Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY at 50 cents with the slogan Remember the name Doan's.

Cambridge Elizabeth Scott Gaston Avenue Ohio Dean Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United

Trustees Re Insure Church For New Year

Last night the new M. E. church trustees organized electing F. T. Eagleson as chairman C B Sheppard as secretary and treasurer and C B Campbell as vice president The sole important business was reinsuring the church.

M. E. Church F. T. Eagleson Sheppard Campbell

Cambridge Chautauqua Board Meets. Unpaid Bills Noted

A Cambridge Chautauqua Association board meeting in Dr. O. F. Lowry's office on East Wheeling avenue last night transacted only the approval of unpaid bills. The regular stockholders meeting with director and officer elections is planned for February.

Cambridge Chautauqua Association O. F. Lowry East Wheeling Avenue

Coshocton man R A Hall in the city on business

R A Hall of Coshocton visited the city this afternoon for business. He was seen meeting local officials and arranging local affairs.

R. A. Hall of Coshocton

Cleveland Visitor Douglas McCormick Arrives in City

Douglas McCormick of Cleveland Ohio arrived in the city as a business visitor today, meeting local associates and inspecting ongoing projects.

Douglas McCormick Cleveland, O

Mrs. J. J. Kelley Returns From Barnesville Visit

Mrs. J. J. Kelley has returned home after an extended visit with friends in Barnesville.

J. J. Kelley Barnesville

Lane brothers work at J. 5. Fritz garage this week

Messrs. Howard and Fred Lane of Zanesville are employed at the J. 5. Fritz garage this week. The report notes local workers taking on automotive repair tasks in the area.

Messrs Howard and Fred Lane Zanesville

Mitchell leaves for Granville to re enter Denison University

Lester Mitchell of Highland Avenue departed this afternoon to re enter Denison University in Granville Ohio for the new term.

Lester Mitchell Highland Avenue Denison University Granville Ohio

Mrs Nichleson and Andrew Depart for Andover School

Mrs S W Nichleson and her son Andrew left this morning for Andover Massachusetts where Andrew will enter school on a new assignment.

S. W. Nichleson Andrew Andover Mass

Attorneys Wells and Dugan Depart on Legal Mission

Attorney O V Wells and George D Dugan left this morning on a legal business trip to Murphy North Carolina. They will be away from home until Saturday.

O. V. Wells George D. Dugan Murphy, N. C

Quaker City Women Visit Hartley Family Today

Mrs. Jessie Naylor, Mrs. Fannie Von Scio and Miss Reba Marsh of Quaker City visited M. L. Hartley and family. After a short stay in Columbus, Mrs. Naylor plans to return home to Lewiston, Montana.

Jessie Naylor Fannie von Scio Reba Marsh Quaker City M. L. Hartley Columbus

Local man undergoes appendicitis operation at home

Ben Deselm of Taylor Avenue was operated on for appendicitis at his home this morning. Dr. Fred Lane performed the operation with assistants Dr. Bradford and Dr. Hixon. He was reported resting very well this afternoon.

Ben Deselm Taylor Avenue Fred Lane Bradford and Hixon

Yellow fever case reported in Havana and city access restricted

Havana officials report a yellow fever case and issue orders banning officers and men from Camp Columbia from entering the city to prevent spread.

Havana Camp Columbia

Bear Attacks Trainer During Fair Performance in Fort Plain

Miss Beatrice Woods, performing with six trained bears at a local fair in Fort Plain New York, was attacked by the largest bear and suffered painful injuries.

Fort Plain N. Y Beatrice Woods

Weather hope rises for rains to end drought

Government weather officials promise copious rains will end the present drought as winds shift bringing clouds and rain. The public remains hopeful that the storm path will deliver relief soon.

Thes Weather Bureau

Pastor Attends Ohio Annual Conference Session

Rev. W. P. Meyers of Gas ton Avenue A. M. E. church leaves today to attend the seventy sixth session of the Ohio Annual Conference in Cincinnati which begins tomorrow. He has served ten years in the conference and seven as its secretary. He has pastored the local A. M. E. church for one year.

W. P. Meyers Gaston Avenue Ohio Cincinnati Meyers

Miss Nettie Moore Visits Friends in Zanesville

Miss Nettie Moore was the guest of friends in Zanesville today, sharing time and hospitality with local acquaintances during her visit.

Nettie Moore Zanesville

Callihans Return from Atlantic City Trip

Mr and Mrs H C Callihan of North Sixth street return from Atlantic City where Mr Callihan served as a state delegate to the national convention of the O U A M.

H. C. Callihan North Sixth Street Atlantic City Callihan The

James B Peters Returns From Scotland Visit

James B Peters, longtime Fourth ward councilman, returned Monday from an extended visit to Scotland. He met many boyhood friends, held a delightful reunion at his home, visited sites of interest, and came back to Cambridge greatly invigorated. His legion of friends warmly welcomed his return.

James B. Peters Scotland Cambridge

Surgeons remove 503 gall stones from patient at hospital

Dr Keenan with Dr G W Hixon performed a notable operation yesterday removing 503 gall stones from Wm H Phillips of the Fair Ground addition. The largest stone was plum sized and the rest varied smaller. The patient rallied and rests easily.

Keenan G. W. Hixon Wm. H. Phillips Fair Ground

The Course of Hue Love Etiquette in Alley Duel

Two young women once friends fought in an alley by the post office over jealousy and a suitor. One woman dragged the other by the arm and beat her, with the larger combatant later calming the incident before the mayor.

Enormous gas well near Bird's Run holds up

The Bird's Run Oil and Gas Co. well near Bird's Run continues to vent gas with high pressure, pushing out through two inch pipes and forcing workers to wear cotton in their ears. The crew plans to plug the well once supplies arrive from Cambridge. a one minute shutoff reached 250 pounds of pressure, illustrating the extreme danger and rock pressure unknown until plugging.

Bird's Run

Lon Moore Buried After Prolonged Illness

Lon Moore, about forty, proprietor of the Main Street hotel in Byesville, died Sunday after a long tuberculosis illness. He previously worked at the Trail Run mine and had been unable to work for some time. Funeral services were held today.

Lon Moore Main Street Byesville Trail Run

Arrested for Insanity In Ontario Township Area

Clark Green of Valley township near Hartford, long in Sarahsville, was picked up by authorities yesterday on suspicion of insanity. He was brought to Cambridge by Marshal W. T. Danford and handed to Sheriff Moore. He has not yet been arraigned before Probate Judge H. W. Luccock.

Clark Green Valley Township Hartford Sarahsville Cambridge W. T. Danford Moore H. W. Luccock

Los Angeles Lawyer Recovered From Illness Visits Mrs Brown

8S. P. Mulford, Esq., of Los Angeles, visiting Mrs. Rhoda M. Brown, has recovered from his recent illness.

P. Mulford, Esq Los Angeles Rhoda M. Brown

Mrs Siegfried Returns From Extended Kokomo Visit

Mrs. W. D. Siegfried of south Twelfth street returned home after an extended visit with relatives and friends in Kokomo Indiana.

W. D. Siegfried South Twelfth Street Kokomo Ind

Burdock Blood Bitters Promises Purified Blood

Ad claims Burdock Blood Bitters strengthen stomach bowels and liver and purify the blood, suggesting many illnesses arise from impure blood and asserting the product can improve health for the poorer.

Warm language in cold facts prompts careful reporting

A terse notice notes that some reports use gentle phrasing to present strict data. Researchers warn language choice can affect perception while preserving accuracy of names, dates, and figures involved.

Dean's Ointment Offers Quick Relief and Cure

Licking and torturing skin eruptions disfigure and annoy, driving one wild. Dean's Ointment brings quick relief and lasting cures. Fifty cents at any drug store.

Dean

Poverty Erodes Labeling as Grafter, Study Finds

A social observation argues that wealth status shapes judgments of grafting behavior. The poorer a man is, the less likely he is to be labeled a grafter, highlighting bias in accusations and public perception.

Feh

Dean's Regulets Suggested For Gentle Bowel Help

After a heavy meal readers are advised to take a couple of Dean's Regulets to aid the stomach liver and bowels. The product is promoted to bring easy regular passages and relief from digestion discomfort.

Patient Faith in Doctor Sparks Expletive Response

A report notes that when patients rely on a physician for care many express frustration, with at least a dozen patients directing strong language toward the doctor. The piece reflects tensions in patient physician relationships and the emotional stakes in medical encounters.

Dr Thomas Electric Oj Promises Quick Pain Relief

An advertisement touts Dr. Thomas' Electric Oil as a universal remedy for toothache ear ache sore throat and minor injuries. It claims rapid healing of cuts bruises and scalds and general pain relief.

Thomas

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