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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1885
Page
3
Local notices report elections upcoming at New Concord Moore's shop and Cambridge. Purchases include carpets, furniture, oils and fruit. many buildings and stores changing hands in Adams and Guernsey counties. Community updates cover pensions, illnesses, crimes, fires, and road work with names of residents and businesses.
Ralph Bingham the boy orator will perform at the M E Church next Tuesday evening April 7. He is highly praised by clergy and press including Rev T S Cuyler who calls him wonderful. The New York Dramatic News commends his excellent renditions and artistic delivery.
Last week in Monroe County a man named M Rottemburger was shot while harnessing a horse. He fell with a bullet in the head and is believed to be dying. Norris, a respected local figure, was in the stable and is under arrest but not believed guilty as investigators seek the truth.
Fred C Haynes who moved to Minneapolis a few years ago died there on Tuesday from rheumatism of the heart. He spent his boyhood in Cambridge and was the youngest son of the late Simeon Haynes and brother of T G Haynes, a fellow townsman.
W B Cosgrave purchases F C Dietz interest in Dietz and Harper wholesale grocers Zanesville Ohio and moves his stock to start Harper and Cosgrave. The note expresses regret at loss of a valued citizen and wishes success for the new firm.
The young ladies missionary society of the Presbyterian church will host a musicale at the home of Misses Lyda and Belle Scott next Friday evening April 2 1885. Actions begin at 7 30 pm Admission is 10 cents All are invited.
Miss Mary Suitte sustained a severe arm burn Monday when she spilled hot water while transferring it between vessels.
The Republican notes that Dr. Watters from Claysville plans a Caldwell relocation in the coming spring, outlining the intended move and timing.
Petitions and orders involve L. P. Hostex Japan Morrison Chester administrator of Albert M. West against Flora C. Wells seeking sale of real estate. Accounts of Wm Hl Campbell and Marshall Butlers guardians continued for hearing. Guardians appointed for Letha Bertha Hosick and Ida M. Long. Estate inventories and executorships filed, including Wm Shaw Sr. and Scott Emerson. License to marry issued to A Hl W Miller and Lizzie J. Murry.
West Cambridge resident Mrs Elizabeth Downar born Clary in West Moreland County Pennsylvania March 14 1814 died at her home after a long illness last Wednesday She married Benjamin Downar November 15 1827 and had seven children William John R Newton Andrew J Mary E McCaffy Carrie E Darrah and Mrs Thos Cochran Funeral held Friday
Benjamin Forsythe aged sixteen of Freeport Ohio died apparently last Thursday and was prepared for burial. At the grave the coffin was opened to ease his mother. A slight moisture attracted attention and the body was moved to a nearby house where, after hours of effort, the body was revived and is expected to recover.
John Butts borrowed twenty dollars and a watch from Miss Bucy of Byesville and failed to return them. Marshal Stanley recovered the property with no arrests. Coal operators along the C. and M. in the county have cut mining price to 50 cents per ton. B and O route to follow. Candor on other local items follows.
An advertisement asks what is the best medicine for bowels digestion and strength and answers Parker's Tonic. It claims the tonic is pleasant tasting loved by children and praised by mothers, and that it saves many times its cost for every family.
Washington reports little oats sown with farmers tagging sheep. Center township C A Frame’s school closed midweek. Cambridge’s SC Luccock on legal business. Youths enjoyed a Washington House party. Nelson McCreary moved a saw mill to James Scott’s Oxford farm. Citizens trim shade trees and plan gardens. John Morrison tore down the old Lutheran church he bought. Wheat prospects look poor. SM Hyde moved his store to the Ark building. RF Craig to open a new dry goods store. A dramatic benefit for Missionaries at Town Hall raised 25 dollars. Three pioneer deaths last week Martha Buell 75 Elizabeth Englehart 6 Susannah Frame 87. Repeal of weighmaster election ordinance causes GOP and Democratic debate. Democratic ticket listed with officers and council candidates. Pamphlet offer from Riverside California for Great Interior Fruit Belt and Sanitarium information.
Benton Linn closes his school March 20 while Geo and Benton Linn plan a trip to the New Orleans Exposition. Pleasant Ridge school, taught by J Weyers, closes April 1. Miss Mary Anderson sold property at public sale. CL Pollock closed a term of school at Pine Grove March 27. Phil Wirick and family move to a farm one mile south. Benton Wirick elected Baptist Sunday School Secretary last Sunday. AP Allen, once sick with mumps, is able to be about again. W F Rose, former Professor, returns to Quaker City. We shall meet but shall miss him.
In the days of biliousness, the tonic is advertised as a never failing friend for liver trouble, dyspepsia, costiveness, ague, malaria, and blood and kidney diseases. It claims prompt action and speedy cure, priced at 50 cents from J. M. McGill.
Corporal Ben Barger of the Marine Barracks Pensacola Florida writes that he and several comrades have used Brown's Iron Bitters and feel greatly benefited by it. He asserts the tonic is the greatest thing on earth and that many others share the opinion.
Wain Ogle of Marietta is in town. John Stevens is very ill with lung torn. A daughter was born March 25 to Geo Morehead and wife. Mrs Margaret Amstot and Mrs Houseman visit Columbus. Mrs RIL Dilley of Quaker City visited Joseph Dilley last week. James Dilley sold the tan yard property to Porter Lowrey. Benoni Allen went to Zanesville on coal mine business. Rev Alonzo Shaw of Waverly is visiting his parents. Robert Burns and sons Halley and Arthur returned from Pennsylvania trip. Joseph Hannum and family moved from near Washington to a farm owned by Robert McCune. Wm E Tipton and family will move this week to Caldwell after eight years here.
Visitors from Pt Pleasant and nearby towns were noted including TJ Lee Avery Stiers Miss Mary Scott GR Davis and JL Johnson while local sicknesses listed include Mother Burkheimer with neuralgia of the heart and Miss Sadie Lee with inflammatory rheumatism. A Friday night entertainment raised about 365 for J A Bliss and scholars and Prohibitionists met at the Town House on March 23 to nominate township officers led by trustee J Dennis F Ho Winniker Howard Rainey.
Dr. Frazier's Root Bitters are advertised as strictly medicinal and not for drinking. The product purports to act on the liver and kidneys, cleanse the blood, and keep bowels regular, sold by druggists for $1.00 from FRAZIER MEDICINE CO Cleveland Ohio Prap's may277ly.
Hopewell discusses a new store opening this spring. Joseph Lowry will move into a newly built house this spring. Melville Mahoney leaves for Nebraska this week to teach. Charles Kenworthy of Iowa visits and will return home this week. John Brown plans to move his store April first. Dr Chapman buys Cambridge property and will start a drug store around April 20. Miss Dorcas Chapman closes Jacobsport school tent and will teach a summer term at home.
Our blessings are not appreciated until deprived, health most notable when lacking. A hacking cough, severe cold, or throat or lung disease troubles but may be removed by Dr. Bize 'low' a Positive cure. Price 50 cents, trial bottles free of J. M. McGill.
Maple sap is flowing and the Republican Primary was held at Brady Saturday. Schools are closed in the township and carpenters work on Mr Wilson's new residence. After an interruption, mail runs regularly again. No blanks for aspirants. Cheney's Stomach and Liver Regulator offered for sale by J. M. McGill.
Mr and Mrs Moses Callihan of south of town announce the birth of a son on March 31 1885. The child adds to the family after their residence south of town.
W A Burgess of Parkersburgh Wood County West Virginia is notified that Mary Samuels filed January 31 1885 in Case No 1687 of the Court of Common Pleas Guernsey County Ohio seeking $291.88 plus six percent interest from January 21 1885. An order of attachment and alias attachment were issued February 10 1885. Defendant must answer by May 9 1855 or judgment will be entered.
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