Easter notes and town items from Cambridge in 1884
Cambridge notices recount Easter next Sunday snow Tuesday night and local happenings. New coal mine opening by Joseph Stoner, horse death of Al Erven’s, Mrs. Newnoman’s death, streams stocked in Harrison county, Norwich incorporation, oats shipped for seed, ads for wallpaper and merchaum goods, deaths and marriages, road and building plans, and local business moves amid a busy week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marsh & Dennis
Joseph Stoner
al” Erven
Personal Notes and Local Elections in Cambridge and Vicinity
Miss Ella Bell visits Pittburg and many residents travel or return to Cambridge for visits, work, or relocation. The piece lists numerous visitors, relocations, and a detailed tally of election judges and clerks for Cambridge precincts, followed by notices about new type, stationery supplies, and seed shortages.
Funeral for Mrs. Thomas Held in Local Cemetery
The remains arrived from Philadelphia and were taken to A. J. Hutchison's residence at Steubenville avenue and Fifth street. The Saturday funeral was largely attended with Rev. Milligan and Rev. McFarland conducting the services before burial in the old cemetery.
Adams Township School Closes After Noting Teacher James Burrows
In District No. 5 Adams township the school closed last week with ceremonies. Remarks by several speakers praised the teacher James Burrows. Scholars received a treat and the teacher was given a nice album by his pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Burrows
Adams Township
Doctor Arnold Promotes Catarrh Treatment Specialty
Dr. G. L. Arnold, after completing a practitioners course in Cincinnati, plans to treat Catarrh as a specialty. He has equipped himself with the necessary appliances and invites sufferers to consult him for successful care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. Arnold
Cincinnati
Infant Dies Suddenly in South Tenth Street Home
An infant child of Mr. Milbaugh living on South Tenth street died suddenly on Tuesday morning. The father left for his work at the machine shops, returned to find the child dead, and officials have not released a cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Milbaugh
South Tenth Street
Local license list shows six marriage pairs
Since April first six couples received marriage licenses: Samuel Opphill with Mary Maloy, E McPeek with Julia A Bowers, J P Armstrong with Anne M Allender, E K Frye with Lida M Romans, Christopher Boxall with Nancy A Noble, C F Lahm with Ada M Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Opphill
Mary Maloy
E. McPeek
Julia A. Bowers
J. P. Armstrong
Anne M. Allender
E. K. Frye
Lida M. Romans
Christopher Boxall
Nancy A. Noble
C. F. Lahm
Ada M. Campbell
Enterprise plans gain favor from local citizens
Parties here work up the Fair project and the subject meets with the favor of several substantial citizens. A little more aid will be sufficient to establish an enterprise of that kind. It surely can be made to pay.
Suit Lodged Over ChurchConflict at Zanesville
Miss Hattie B. Godfrey former organist sues the Second Street M E church leaders in Zanesville seeking 10000 dollars damages alleging libel by the preacher and other officers of the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zanesville
Hattie B. Godfrey
Horses Reported Missing From Hanna Stable
Town buzzed Wednesday as three horses valued about 200 dollars vanished from George Hanna's stable. Police followed a trail north of town, but the animals remained unfound at press time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hanna
Washington Township election and local notes in Belmont County
Washington community reports a Democratic landslide in township elections with majorities of 28 to 65 and republicans paring the Democratic lead. Mentions farming activity, ground plowed for corn, stone needs on the pike, and local figures attending meetings and fairs. John Braden sold his farm, John Braden sold to Wilson Granchild, and SB Lawrence along with Z A Purdum and R. Calley were at St Clairsville. The Ark sails on under Price Bros. John K Law named ME Sunday school superintendent. Several named candidates for mayor, recorder, treasurer, council, and other posts. The piece notes clergy changes and school term plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooden
Belmont Co
Tyson
Samuel Clemens
Ark
Price Bros
John K. Law
John Braden
Wilson Granchild
SB Lawrence
Z A Purdum
R. Calley
St Clairsville
W Waller
Barnesville
Robert Crawford
West End
James Patterson
Center Township
Jev Donaldson
Morristown
Presbyterian Church
John McCollum
Center School
John
D EK Patterson
Ide
Wm Lawrence
A Patterson
J O Colley
S& M Hyde
John Paden
Thos Heiner
W D Hanna
Jacob S Umstot
Samuel Mahaffey
Robert McBurney
A T Baxter
Citizens
A Skinner
John Amstot
O F Lowery
George Yaus
Henry Young
T C McQuade
J H Baker
Seth Michiner
John Morrison
James McDowell
J E Cunningham
Assessor
Corporation of Washington
Baker
Justice of the Peace
Spring Use of Ayer’s Sarsaparilla for Health
The ad urges spring use of Ayer’s Sarsaparilla to purify the blood invigorate the system and restore health after winter neglect of exercise and diet. It emphasizes purifying the blood exciting liver action and renewing vigor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Byesville News Notes Include Hotel Opening Plans
Byesville lists a single cash store, new hotel keeper ready for business, and MP Friedman & Co preparing to open a general store. Miss Radenbaugle will teach music this summer, Miss Mary Shanafelt returns to Bellaire, and merchants cut prices. A Died notice for Robert A Davis. railroad depot repair with tin roof. Local youths were bruised in a clash with Nicholson coal mines workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byesville
Anna Gibson
Freidman & Co
Radenbaugle
Mary Shanafelt
Bellaire
Hartford
Robert A Davis
Colorado
R R Company
Nicholson
ATHLOPHORos Praised For Rheumatic and Neuralgic Relief
Northwest testimony from John S. Herwick of Berrien Spring Michigan states ATHLO PHOBOS greatly helps his wife with severe rheumatism, claiming better results than any previous medicine across diverse climates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
John S. Herwick
Berrien Spring
Mich
How to MAKE Candy Learn to craft plain and fancy confections
This 1884 advertisement offers a book with full candy making directions for caramels chocolate drops and French mixed styles. It claims home making costs less than a third of shop prices and requires a postal note or stamps for delivery to Rochester Publishing AvO Osburn Block Rochester NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Avo
Osburn
Oldham's Station News Briefs and Local Moves
Stephen Paden will visit Kansas to locate a site. Spring farm work is underway with many busy. Otsego resident Orin Baker visited Wm B Gilkinson last week. Hiram Stiles began as miller at Barnes mill on Monday. Lizzie Frazier of Cambridge visited friends here last week. Mr Bruner of Cambridge City Mill bought wheat locally. Francis Barnes leads in early potato planting last Saturday. Charley Temple visited his brother Joseph in Dennison on Saturday. Mr Rush near Washington moved to George Johnston's farm for the year. No 9 bridge timber is on the ground and work will start now. Republican county convention ticket March 31st was well received. Wm Ralston bought 26 blooded sheep from Robert McCleary in West Alexander. Two men from Eyesville prospecting for coal on 8 C Barr's farm near Pigeon Gap. James Downey, now of Elba, came to see the boys. Milton S McFee, aged 12, shot a large hawk at 4 feet 6 inches wingspan. Recent moves include Sigman near Hermon church, James Bell near Oldhams Station, A W Barnes to Washington, Phillips to Cambridge, and John Bench to Barnes House near the mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oldham’s
Stephen Paden
Kansas
Orin Baker
Otsego
Wm B Gilkinson
Hiram Stiles
Barnes Mill
Lizzie Frazier
Cambridge
Mr Bruner
Cambridge City
Samuel Cullins
Senecaville
Francis Barnes
Charley Temple
Dennison
Tus Carawas County
Joseph
Rush
Washington
George Johnston
No 9 Bridge
Wm Ralston
Robert McCleary
West Alexander
Washington County
Eyesville
Barr
Pigeon Gap
James Downey
Elba
James
Milton S McFee
Sie Sigman
Hermon Church
James Bell
Oldhams Station
A W Barnes
Phillips
John Bench
Barnes House
Midway Notes on Local Visits and School Updates
JK P McDowell Jr removed his family here last week. Miss Emma Whetstone of Washington visits friends nearby. Miss Ida McConnell of Brady starts a summer term at Rock Hill on Monday. Mrs Andrew Hill has been sick but improving. The Womans Foreign Missionary Society hosts an MEK church event. J G Whitaker preaches at the Baptist church Sunday. John Harding teaches a summer term at Slaughter Hill for $1.25 daily. An infant of James Stillion died last Monday and was buried Tuesday. The Baptist protracted meeting closed with four accessions. 8 H Patterson heads to Kansas for the summer. Independence winter term closed with a daytime treat and a nighttime debate. MES officers chosen: Superintendent J C Jolinson, Assistant Superintendent Charles Thomas, Secretary Miss Belle Ferbrache, Asst Secretary Miss Emma Johnson, Treasurer Mrs Margaret Calvert, Librarian Miss Amanda Eagleton. Slaughter Hill winter term closed with a day treat and a night debate on God’s existence. Grandmother Newman died at her daughter Mrs Jacob Bird’s home of paralysis in her 84th year. She had recent paralysis and had joined the Baptist church. Rev J G Whitaker led the funeral and burial here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allie Edwards
James Veitch
Cambridge
J. B. Rhodes
T. D. Cheadle
Maggie Scott
Bloomfield
George Beckett
Fairview
Barnesville
J. B. Garber
Salesville
Columbus
Clint Anderson
St. Louis
J. B. Anderson
John Fleming
Leadville
Colorado
Samuel Stewart
Mingo
Steubenville
T. H. Anderson
California
J. W. Barnes
Summerfield
W. A. Leech
Caldwell
Kansas
Miller
Otsego
Jefferson Hospital
Philadelphia
J. C. McCall
Cumberland
James
Marietta
Ohio
JK P McDowell, Jr
Emma Whetstone
Washington
Ida McConnell
Brady
Rock Hill
Andrew Hill
Womans’ Foreign Missionary Society
Mek
Jev J G Whitaker
John Harding
Slaughter Hill
James Stillion
The
Baptist Church
H Patterson
Independence
MES
J C Jolingson
Charles Thomas
Belle Ferbrache
Emma Johnson
Margaret Calvert
Amanda Eagleton
John McConnell
C EN Black
Newman
Jacob Bird
J G Whitaker
Local Notes from Pt Pleasant Attendances and Incidents
Mrs Ginn of Aya visited friends at Pt Pleasant last week. John Conner of Chaseville came Thursday. Samuel Trott lost thirty seven sheep from seventy. O R Taylor bought Nelson McCreary's lot for 120 dollars. Mrs George Kays of Gibsons Station visits relatives here. James Taylor returns from Lebanon to home. Blueford Larrick sold his store room to Adam Davis and dwelling to George Hall. Dr J Kackly’s cow lost a hoof to freezing. John K Johnson serves as mail carrier to Mt Ephraim for eight years. Arthur Trott, son of J W Trott, nearly died after falling in a tan vat. George Dickerson injured ribs at Hartford coal shaft last Monday. Seven month school closed. Weedon's room praised. primary recitations praised. Miss Leeper and Miss Stevens entertained guests. Leeper praised as elocutionist Stevens praised for musical talent. Visited friends Joseph Secrest a.
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Ginn
Aya
John Conner
Chaseville
Borx
Daughter
Womans Missionary Society
Adam Davis
Samuel Trott
O R Taylor
Nelson McCreary
George Kays
Gibsons Station
James Taylor
Stephen Secrest
George Dickerson
Hartford
Miss Leeper
Miss Stevens
Startling Discovery Promises Cure for Chronic Bronchitis
Mr. Wm. Johnson of Huron Ohio reports that his wife suffered from long standing bronchitis until using Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds. He says it produced a permanent cure and guarantees cure of throat lung or bronchial diseases. Trial bottle free at J R Downar Drug Store. Large size = 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Johnson
Huron
Oak
Dr. King
J. R. Downar Drug Store
New Concord College Opens With About Ninety Students
New Concord College opened last week hosting about 90 students. Included in campus notes Dr J A Nesbit and Mr Perry visiting relatives. The college and students faced a shooting incident by Friday’s picture man. H C Shepherd and A H McCulloch fraught with mumps siege. W W Lawrence class of 85 recovering and back at Muskingum. Band members sent their instruments to Boston for overhaul. A new song won praise sung by six candidates at the polls. Miss Lillie Foy Cambridge will not return this spring to deliver Salutatory as she moves with parents to Cameron Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Concord College
J A Nesbit
Perry
H C Shepherd
A H McCulloch
W W Lawrence
Boston
Marshal
Lillie .Foy
Cambridge
Cameron
Hall's Hair Renewer Promises Youthful Color
The Hall's Hair Renewer renews and brightens hair and restores faded color. It claims to cleanse and invigorate the scalp and appeals to people with gray hair who prefer a youthful look over announcing aging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Local Notes Reflect Community Movements and Tragedy
Miss Mandy Dilley returns from Macksburg while Coal Co supplies town with good coal. Charles Saltsgaver and wife move to farm rented to Hiram Davis. Andy Dilley and wife plan Caldwell move. Howard Gibson relocates Raymond goods to Lore City. John McCune arrives from California, linked to Mrs J M Rainie Jr. CW and NY RR workers strike over pay. a worker returns, a note and four switches left at his door. Miss Nora Yarnell dies suddenly while visiting from near Dexter. remains to be buried at Dexter.
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Mandy Dilley
Macksburg
Charles Saltsgaver
Hiram Davis
Andy Dilley
Caldwell
Howard Gibson
Raymond
Cambridge
Lore City
John McCune
California
Mr McCune
J M Rainie, Jr
Robert McCune
Ohio
CW & NY RR
Nora Yarnell
Nora
G W Yarnell
Dexter
End to Bone Scraping via Bitters and Arnica Salve
In Harrisburg, Edward Shepherd credits Electric Bitters for healing a eight year running leg sore avoided bone scraping or amputation after using three bottles. He also praises Bucklen’s Arnica Salve, sold by J. R. Downar at 25 cents per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Shephard
Harrisburg, Sr
J. R
Downar
Local Notices From Birmingham and Nearby Towns
Ara George returns home from Montana. W R Lawrence teaches summer term at No 4. Miss Mary Speck visits aunt Mrs Speck. C L Pollock closes Pinegrove term. Flora J Anderson closes Shigo term. T J Manderly weds Miss Sarah Anderson by Roy Knight. Asberry Neal Sr and wife visit Iowa to see their sick daughter Mrs Meharry. Price and Ferguson move store to Washington to start new business. locals miss them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ara George
Montana
MS Anderson
Bonnel
W R Lawrence
No. 4
Mary Speck
Mrs Speck
C L Pollock
Pinegrove
Flora J Anderson
Shigo
T J Manderly
Sarah Anderson
Roy Knight
The Housewife Free Year Sample Request Offer
A domestic journal promotes a free one year subscription to every lady who submits the names and addresses of 10 married ladies and 30 cents in stamps. The paper targets new subscribers and offers regular price at $1.00 yearly. Address Tar Housewrre Rochester NY. February 14 1885.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Housewrre
Rochester
N.Y
Local Notices and Social Roundup in Knox Township
Hopewell reports Hopewell. Stout Patterson of Center visited his son Jn last week. James Mason boasts the finest horse team in Knox township. Charles Mahony left for Columbus to work in a carriage factory. Joseph Inskeep returned home after a Cambridge visit. Miss Lillian Brown came home from a Cambridge visit. A social party occurred at James Masons last Monday night with many young attendees. A lawsuit Griffeth v Thompson was heard with Barr for plaintiff and McMullen for defendant. verdict favored the defendant.
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Hopewell
Stout Patterson
Center
James Mason
Knox Township
Charles Mahony
Columbus
Joseph Inskeep
Cambridge
Lillian Brown
James Masons
S E Griffeth
R A Thompson
John Barr
F McMullen
Defendent
Sugar Tree Stories and Local Notices
Leslie Adams smiles with a young daughter as Charles McCleary plans a California return. John Milligan received 4165 in pension money last week. Samuel Stephens will add a barn extension this summer. Anderson McCullouch sold a horse to W H Hannah for 175. Miss Alice Clark travels to Birmingham to visit grandmother. Thomas McMullen visits near New Concord, with brother-in-law Thomas Henderson last week. Sugar Tree seeks a store and invites a businessman to start one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugar Tree
Leslie Adams
Charles McCleary
California
John Milligan
Samuel Stephens
Anderson McCullouch
W H Hannah
Alice Clark
Birmingham
Thomas McMullen
New Concord
Thomas Henderson
The Woman's Physician A Practical Guide for Ladies
A plain language medical work for women addressing causes and symptoms of sex diseases with careful guidance. Written by women physicians, it offers delicate, modest explanations and is recommended as a safe female health reference. Bound and illustrated, postpaid for $1.00 from the RockHester PussisHine Co Rochester NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockhester PussisHine Co
Osburn Block
Rochester
N.Y
Guernsey County Sheriff Auction of Ohio Real Estate
Real estate in Wheeling township Guernsey County Ohio offered for sale by sheriff J M McGill. Property includes parts of North west quarter section one township four range three totaling about 70.34 acres and west half of southwest quarter section one totaling about 68.18 acres. Appraised at 4500 dollars and sale is cash. May be bid under the April 9 1884 filing in Cambridge Ohio and by attorney S C Luccock for the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling Township
Guernsey County
Ohio
Cambridge
A. D
J. M. McGill
S.C. Luccock
Augustus Perkins
Ollie Perkins
Belle Perkins
Harriet Perkins
Samuel Perkins
Margaret Perkins
Joseph Allison
John Allison
George H. Kimble
Guernsey
Oho
Section Fourteen
Township Four
Ection
Sai
Tion
Oxford Township
P. Tallman & Son
Notice of partition suit in Ohio land case
Alice Crawford files suit in Guernsey County Ohio against John McGee Elizabeth Woodburn and Margaret A McDonald heirs of Margaret Crawford seeking partition of undivided interests in multiple parcels in Muskingum Mill's addition Cumberland Out-lot and nearby lands. Answer due May 31 1884.
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John McGee
Rolling Green
Sumner County
Kansas
Elizabeth Woodburn
Pete Chaney
Crawford County
Michigan
Margaret A. McDonald
Peoria
Ilinois
Margaret Crawford
Alice Crawford
Court of Common Pleas
Guernsey County
Ohio
Muskingum County
Mill
Cumberland
Campbell & Rosemond
Atty's
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