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Newspaper

Cambridge Jeffersonian

Location

Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1908

Page

3

Survivors of the Gallant Fifteenth Ohio V V L Reunion

Cambridge hosts the thirty fourth annual reunion of the Fifteenth Ohio V V L at the Masonic Temple. Officers re-elected include Captain A C Cummins Mansfield President and Joseph Cordner Columbus Recording Secretary. The gathering honors living survivors out of 75,000 who joined early in the war, notes the regiment's history from 1861 to 1865 and lists attendees and enrollees.

Masonic Temple Cambridge Fifteenth Wheeling Avenue A. C. Cummins Mansfield Joseph Cordner Columbus Alexis Cope T. P. Gorsuch Mr. Pleasant Old City Fifteenth Ohio Regimental Association Wm. T. Wilson R. B. Brown WM. M. Clark Thos Evans Call A. W. Lee Uniontown C. L. Camp Co. B Wm. Sandy David Frazier Sandusky Camp Bartley Forty-ninth Ohio Thirtyninth Thirty-second Indiana Camp Nevin Kentucky August Wilich Wm. H. Gibson Frank Askew Belmont County Co. L. Reader Elizabeth W. Va If. M. Cox Macksburg John H. Sarcher Jas R. Allison Chas Hammond John M,. Richardson A. T. Brandenburg Flushing Jas. McCourt Hazea Satchet W. D. Gregory New Cocord B. F. Freeman Mathew Cherry New Auburn A. J. Gleason van Wert Wm. Melone San Dale Thomas Whissel G. W. McMasters Mt. Pleasant J. W. Cordner

Cambridge hosts reunion visitors from Fifteenth Regiment

A large Cambridge crowd welcomed veterans and ladies of the gal lant Fifteenth at M. P. church and Masonic Temple events after a city tour. Col. McClenahan spoke of the Sixty second O. V. V. I. as well as a daughter’s presence, and Capt. Cope urged contacting deceased relatives before the next reunion.

Cambridge Geo. Washton Bridgeport Henry Brooks Hunter Thos. Sigman M. P. Church Byesville Bennett Masonic Temple I. W. LaChat Alexis Cope Columbus R. B. Brown Zanesville A. J. Gleason R. H. Dilley Cambridge G. A. R. Post Dilley Fifteenth Sixty-second John MecClenahan Manahttan

Roosevelt Hosts 2000 Neighbors at Sanmore Hill

President Theodore Roosevelt entertained about two thousand villagers at Sanmore hill in yesterday's reception. He aimed to renew ties with friends before leaving office for Africa, inviting all to feel honored. Refreshments of punch and ginger snaps were served on the lawn as guests relaxed at home.

Terday Roosevelt Sanmore Hill Africa

Forest fires threaten large log collections in Pennsylvania

Severe drought has set forests ablaze in Williamsport area. About ten million feet of Central Pennsylvania Lumber Co. logs near Laquin, Bradford County, are at risk as 200 workers fight the flames. Additional Goodyear timber and bark holdings are also threatened. An elderly visitor from Omaha, William Gibson, arrived to visit relatives in the city.

Williamsport Laquin Bradford County Central Pennsylvania Lumber Company Goodyears Wm. Gibson Omaha Neb

Indicted for Manslaughter in Boyertown Theater Fire

Reading Pennsylvania reports Mrs Harriet Monroe of Washington indicted for involuntary manslaughter over the January theater fire at Boyertown that killed 171. She owned the spectacle The Reformation and allegedly used an incompetent calcium light operator. Dr Rhoades, owner of the theater, faces later trial for criminal negligence.

Reading Boyertown Harriet Monroe Washington Monroe Rhoades

Pittsburg merchants visit Cambridge on excursion train

The Pittsburg trade boomers arrived by special train via the Marietta Division and B&O tracks, with Bell Telephone lines connecting them to major cities. Cambridge merchants greeted the party at Union Station, while H W Neeley praised local progress and enterprise before the group departed for Barnesville.

Pittsburg Marietta Pennsylvania Lines J. Me. Martin B. & O. Lines Zanesville Bell Telephone Co Union Station Cambridge Carl Brenan J. S. McVey Noah Atkins D. M. Hawthorne M. R. Potter Wood Booth J. G. Bair W. J. Gillespie Barnesville H. W. Neeley

Temperance Meeting Pledges Support for Local Option

A temperance meeting at North Salem U P church drew a large audience of Liberty township citizens. Rev J S McMunn spoke for the dry cause with Prof Wm N Kyle providing musical selections. Jno L Cosley presided. A vote showed every attendee pledged support and plans were announced to mobilize voter turnout.

North Salem

Burglary Attempt Reported at Rigby Home

Police received word of an attempted entry at John Rigby’s residence at East Steubenville avenue and Eleventh street Wednesday night. An officer searched the area but found no suspects. A second call from Keenan’s hospital in the Clark Addition reported another intrusion attempt, but Chief Long could not locate anyone.

John Rigby East Steubenville Avenue Eleventh Street Keenan

Gas supply debate urges new field and cost

In a heated appeal S. J. Me argues that Guernsey County lacks a gas supply and warns that the coming winter requires a new field and higher outlay. He says the current provider risks supplying gas at 25 cents per thousand feet and urges immediate acceptance to avoid falling behind neighboring towns.

Guernsey Coline George Nicholson

Dewey Avenue man charged with assault in Cambridge

Tom Sheppard of Dewey avenue Cambridge arrested on a warrant charging assault on Cap Kennedy a Civil War veteran and former inmate. He pleaded not guilty and was bound over for a Tuesday 9 am hearing in mayor's court on a $200 bond as Kennedy recovered and testified at police HQ.

Tom Sheppard Dewey Avenue South Cambridge Cap” Kennedy Bradford Guernsey County Infirmary Kennedy Sheppard Anker and McDonald Herman McCleary

Lerewman Loses Hotel and Home in Utica Fire

Ed Lerewman of Wheeling Avenue reports a fire at Utica Ohio that nearly destroyed his hotel residence and business property. He estimates losses at building 8000 dollars stock 3000 household goods 1500 stored goods 1200. The fire began about 3 50 a m and Mrs Lerenman and children were away in Cambridge due to illness safety noted.

Ed. Lerewman Wheeling Avenue Utica Ohio

Stratford Visit Endears Hartill Party to Shakespeare Birthplace

Mr George Hartill writes from Stratford-on-Avon that he and his party arrived after visiting Birmingham. They report excellent health and enjoy their trip to the birthplace of Shakespeare.

George Hartill Cambridge Stratford-on- Avon Shakespeare Birmingham England

Hartford Public Schools Open With New Teachers

The Hartford Public schools opened Monday the 14th with Supt M L Gregg at the helm and teachers C T Fogle Virgle Secrest and Mary Campbell. Total enrollment across all departments is 180 students.

Hartford Public Schools Supt M. L. Gregg C. T. Fogle Virgle Secrest Mary Campbell

Mrs Adams of Flushing Visited Columbus Friends

Miss Mary Adams of Flushing was a guest of Attorney E. W. Mathews Jr. and his wife on South Ninth Street in Columbus today.

Mary Adams Flushing E. W. Mathews, Jr South Ninth Street Columbu

Bryan assails steel magnates in Delaware tour

William Jennings Bryan campaigned in Harrington and Wilmington accusing the Republicans of corporate financing, denouncing alleged vote selling. He dined with Judge George Gray, lodged with National Committeeman Saulsbury, and planned a Carnegie Hall address after a New York stop.

Harrington Wilmington George Gray Saulsbury New York Carnegie Hall Taft Del Delaware Rochester N. Y William Jennings Bryan Republican Party Steel Trust Shellpot Park Bryan Rowland G. Paynter, Jr G. A R. Hall Muse Hall Senator Foraker Inrduce Ivdae Taft

Miss Clara Goodwin Shops in Love City

Miss Clara Goodwin of Love City was seen shopping in the city today.

Clara Goodwin Love City

Kidney Trouble Brings Miserable Symptoms for Back Ailment

A health column notes that kidney problems can cause persistent back pain and general misery. It advises seeking medical evaluation for unresolved symptoms and considers possible underlying conditions.

Denison University to get major observatory gift

Granville Ohio September 17 1908 Denison University will receive an advanced observatory as a gift from Ambrose Swasey Cleveland noted alumnus and industrialist. The stone building near College Hill will cost 30000 to 50000 dollars include equipment to rival Ohio colleges and should be ready for the next fall term.

Swasey Warner and Swasey Co Cleveland Yerkes Observatory Geneva Lick Observatory California United States College Hill Ohio University of Cincinnati Denison New England

Foraker Replies to Hearst Charges in Oil Case

Cincinnati report says Senator Foraker answers Hearst by stating he once worked as attorney for Standard Oil Co. but ended that role before federal prosecutions began. He argues the prior employment had no bearing on congressional matters involving the federal government.

Cincinnati Foraker Hearst Standard Oil Co Congress

Mrs. Ramsey of Grane ville Guests with Cambridge Friends

Mrs. Rev. A. A. Ramsey of Grane ville is the guest of Cambridge friends, sharing hospitality and social visits in the city.

A. A. Ramsey of Graneville Cambridge Friends

Inspector Dilley Starts Belmont County Business Trip

Inspector E M Dilley departed this morning on a business trip through Belmont county.

E. M. Dilley Belmont County

Charles Neighbor Heads to Visit John Blohme Family

Charles Neighbor left this morning to visit Mr and Mrs John Blohme in Jamestown New York.

Charles Neighbor Mrs John Blohme Jamestown N. Y

Miss Bertha McDonald Visits Uhrichsville Friends

Miss Bertha McDonald of East Steubenville Avenue visits relatives in Uhrichsville during a short personal trip. She is known in local circles for community involvement and local charity work.

Bertha McDonald Easteubenville Avenue Tives Uhrichsville

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