Cambridge Herald 1888 April 19 Legislative adjourns and obituaries
The Cambridge Herald reports the Legislature adjournment and calls for the Democratic County Convention at Cambridge on April 28 with primaries the Saturday before. Notices Roscoe Conkling’s death and John L. Sullivan’s voyage home. A Washington dispatch notes the Metropolitan National Bank of Cincinnati Ohio paid 100 percent dividend to creditors.
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Cambridge
Washington Dispatch
Metropolitan National Bank of Cincin
Ohio
Paul Sherrard Named Sheriff Candidate by Democratic Convention
The HeRaLp notes Paul Sherrard as a energetic, popular candidate for sheriff, subject to the Democratic convention decision. The article highlights his qualifications and broad support.
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Paul Sherrard
HeRaLp
Paul
Harrison County Republican Committee announces candidate
General Hollingsworth, a well qualified and popular figure, is named for the position proclaimed in the committee announcement under official authority.
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Harrison County Republican Committee
Hollingsworth
Ladies elected mayor and council in Oskaloosa Kansas
An election in Oskaloosa Kansas resulted in ladies being elected to the mayoral and council seats. All victors were sworn in and pledged to enforce law and order while pursuing public improvements, drawing more attention than numerous roaring gas wells.
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Oskaloosa
Kansas
Riches Bring No Peace for New York Millionaire
Jacob Sharp, the New York millionaire, died under a cloud of condemnation thoughts. At his bier no high eulogy was spoken and seven carriages bore mourners to his last resting place.
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Jacob Sharp
New York
Mormon Polygamy Doctrine Faces Strong Conference Resolve
At a Salt Lake City semi annual conference leaders vow greater effort to eradicate polygamy from Mormon belief. They defend celestial marriage as divinely revealed and pledge to oppose any move to overthrow their holy institution.
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Salt Lake City
Brigham Young
Godtoman
Hill’s Presidential Bid Warned Against by New York Press
The editorial casts doubt on Governor Hill seeking the Democratic nomination in 1892. It argues such a move could harm the party, notes Hill’s ambition, and suggests New York Democrats may prefer him stay as their standard bearer to strengthen the ticket.
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Hill
New York
Cleveland
Mr. Hill
Longevity Claims for Fish Surpass Crows and Turtles
A printed excerpt credits Professor Baird with a striking claim that fishes may live indefinitely since they lack maturity. It cites a Russian pike allegedly aged since the fifteenth century and notes a 140 year old specimen in the Royal Aquarium of St. Petersburg.
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Professor Baird
Baird
Russia
Royal Aquarium
St. Petersburg
Projections on Bible Reach and World Protestant Influence
The Pulpit Treasury notes growth in Bible access from 3,000 years to 350 languages and 160 million copies by 1880. It cites Protestant mission stations, missionaries, and converts, with 1.43 billion world population and Protestant control of 14 million square miles, highlighting 135 million Protestants and 500 thousand heathen children in Christian schools.
Reunion Exec Committee Sets April 2 1888 Meeting
The Pen nyroyal Reunion executive committee will meet at the Guernsey House in Fairview Ohio on Saturday April 2 1888 at 1 p m to fix the time and place for the next annual reunion and to conduct other necessary business. Full attendance requested by D C Kennon president and William Boston chairman.
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William Borton
J. M. Holtz
John Wherry
Joseph Ferrell
E. C. Morton
M. D. Redecker
D. E. Morris
Guernsey House
Fairview
Ohio
D. C Kennon
Association
William Boston
Republican Convention Notes Include Gossip and Critique
A historical recount describes a Republican convention with commentary on attendees, speeches, and perceived loyalties. It praises committee work, notes key figures like John C. Longsworth and W. P. DeHart, and highlights humorous missteps and political dynamics observed by a local newspaper.
Taylor for Congress Named by Bellaira Convention
Joseph D Taylor is announced as a candidate for Congress subject to the Bellaire convention on May 15 1888. The note praises his one and a half terms in Congress highlighting wool pension and labor welfare work and argues he deserves a third term with no opposition.
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Eps
Joseph D Taylor
Bellaire
Congress
Guernsey
Harrison county Republicans endorse D A Hollingsworth for congress
The Cambridge Herald and Harrison county Republican committee adopt a resolution praising D A Hollingsworth of Cadiz as an intelligent experienced patriot and Republican, urging district Republicans to nominate him at Bellaire on May 15. The resolution notes past Harrison county support for other district honors and asks for reciprocation at the convention.
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Republican Committee
Harrison County
D. A Hollingsworth
Cadiz
17Th Congressional District
L. Danford
Belmont County
J. T. Updegraff
Jefferson County
J. D. Taylor
Guernsey County
H. Frazier
Noble County
D. A. Hollingsworth
Bellaire
Paul Sherrard Named Sheriff Candidate in Cambridge
Paul Sherrard of Cambridge announces his candidacy for Sheriff subject to the Democratic county convention in Cambridge on April 23 1888. A Guernsey county native and long time farmer and business man with a reputation for integrity public spirit and firm principles. If nominated he would rally the full strength of the party.
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Paul Sherrard
Cambridge
Guernsey County
Prohibitionists of Guernsey County Name Ticket Leaders
Prohibitionists of Guernsey county are called to meet at Cambridge in the old M E church on April 24 to nominate a county ticket elect an Executive Committee and appoint delegates to the State Convention. Each precinct gets five delegates and five alternates. All Prohibitionists in the county are urged to attend.
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Guernsey County
Cambridge
M. E
Hognsgoox
New York
Republican State Convention Trip From Cambridge
The Cleveland and Marietta Railway offers round trip tickets to Dayton Ohio for the Republican State Convention at $460. Tickets are valid April 18 and 19 and returnable until April 20. Trains depart Cambridge at 8 57 a m and 3 00 p m with a connection at Newcomerstown to the Pan Handle road for delegates.
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Dayton
Ohio
Cleveland & Marietta Ry
Cambridge
Newcomerstown
California Cure Debuts as throat and chest remedy
Discoveries More Valuable than Gold promote Santa Alie and California Cate Cure for consumption throat chest and lung diseases. Priced at $1 per package or three for 250, marketed as not secret compounds and recommended by leading Pacific Coast physicians.
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Santa Alie
California
Pacific Coast
Local notes from Zanesville and Antrim district
Frank Burlingame reports favorable prospects for a large fruit crop during his visit to Zanesville this week while Brady notes many farmers sowing oats. Rev ES Bowers preaches at Allen's chapel next Sabbath. No preaching next Sunday week due to Antrim quarterly meeting. Cross Roads school, taught by William Lawrence, closed last Friday. Carr Temple Benton Linn and John Wolverton provided instrumental music for the occasion.
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Frank Burlingame
Zanesville
ES Bowers
Allen's Chapel
Antrim
Methodist Church
Cross Roads
William Lawrence
Messrs Carr Temple
Benton Linn
John Wolverton
Original Abietine Ointment advertised for skin cures
An advertisement promotes the Original Abietine Ointment as a two ounce tin box cure for old sores burns wounds chapped hands and all skin eruptions. It claims to positively cure piles and notes price 25 cents per box or 30 cents by mail from Cambridge druggists.
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Cambridge
County Commissioners Award Multiple Contracts on National Road Projects
The session awarded Wind sill for Children’s Home to Flint & Walling Mfg Co of Kendallville Indiana for 150.624 dollars. Also awarded culvert work at Middlebourne on the National Road to R Crawford for stone and new stone. Wing wall repair at Armstrong’s Mill to C Willis for six dollars. John Harris contracted for painting Auditor’s office at fifteen dollars. Probate Fain Barber authorized to buy a new file case for 150 dollars. Additional contracts for delivering stone along National Road list multiple firms with rod-based rates and miles including W K Gleaves, Thos Mills, T Bramhall, J Shipman, Z Purdum, McCollum Bros, C D Simpson, CN Black, R J Campbell, Diack & Rengiatan, and Black & Boughman with various per rod prices and breaking charges.
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Childrens Home
Flint & Walling Manufacturing Company
Kendallville
Indiana
Middlebourne
National Road
R Crawford
Armstrong’s Mill
C Willis
John Harris
Thos Mills
T Bramhall
J Shipman
Purdum
McCollum Bros
Ceses
C D Simpson
CN Black
R J Campbell
Diack & Rengiatan
Rjee
Black & Boughman
J Campbell
John Heston
Miles
Wiley
Center Township News and Local Notes
Center Township reports peach trees in bloom and crops growing well. Clint Warren trades for a pony while James Smith works on the railroad this summer. A light snow fell last Sabbath morning and clover is thriving. Roy Wilson preached at Marmony at 10:30 a.m. George Larrick named supervisor in District No 1 by trustees. Mrs Kate Patterson moved from Washington to Center. Penna preacher Lan a J Braden works at Hutchison and Hixenbaugh mill near Cassell Station. Steele of Washington to attend two months school term at Baird's starting Monday 23d.
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Clint Warren
James Smith
Roy Wilson
Marmony
George Larrick
Kate L’atterson
Washington
Center
Rey McCracken
Pe Vce City
Penna
Presbyterian Church
Lan
J . Braden
Hutchison & Hixenbaugh
Cassell
HekaLp
Do Not Be Deceived By Imitations Of Dr King’s Discovery
Do not waste time with cheap imitations of Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds. Insist on the genuine remedy guaranteed to relieve threats to lungs and chest. Trial bottle free at Wall & Co's Drug Store. Large bottles available.
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Dr King
Dr. King
Wall & Co
The Best Salve in the Warra For Skin Ailments
Advertises a salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all eruptions. Claims cure for piles with money back if not satisfied. Priced at 25 cents per box by C L Wail Co for sale to December 1.
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C. L. Wail & Co
Butte-Tine Credited With Kidney Pain Relief and Rheumatism Help
A patient recounts suffering from a long standing complaint and lame back, finds relief from Butte Tine, and credits Santa Abie for throat care. The testimonial also notes strong sales of Butte Tine among druggists and widespread use for muscular rheumatism.
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Santa
Ben. Cotton
F. F
Col Bo
F. Fonva
Ulder
Postmaster Publicizes Swift Specific Remedy in Florida
J H Byrd, Lady Lake postmaster and local merchant in Sumter County Florida, commends Swift Specific for relief after cancer-like facial symptoms. He recalls prior doctors failing and says the S88 nearly removed the cancer, plans to stock and promote the remedy. Mail order details offered for the company’s treatise.
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Swift
J H Byrd
Lady Lyle
Sumter County
Florida
Local Social Notes and Community Event Recap
W K Bolon of Delaware visits friends here during a brief stay. Mrs Allie McClelland and Mary Conner share Sunday with friends in Zanesville. Miss Maud Warne of Freeland visits aunt Mrs John Torrence. Jesse Jordan Bealsville telegraph operator visits family here. Mr and Mrs A J McClelland attend L McClelland silver wedding at Rural Dale. Horace Fox and Miss Anna Trott wed at bride's home west of town. C P Sabbath school concert and festival a success. proceeds $42 to repair their church.
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W K Bolon
Delaware
Allie McClelland
Mary Conner
Zanesville
Maud Warne
Freeland
John Torrence
Jesse Jordan
Bealsville
A J McClelland
L McClelland
Dale
Horace Fox
Anna Trott
Peregoy
C P Sabbath School
Local Notes and School Updates From Clio and Surroundings
Assessors are abroad as planting continues with potatoes. Mrs A F Linn is on the sick list while Wm Beil works for Wm Adair. Miss Mary Dunlap rests near Winchester. Simon Stiles moves to Gillespie farm with family. J W Barnes from Oldhams visited recently. Bartholow spent time at Claysville with friends. Mrs James Dunlap is dangerously ill. Dr GH Stout aids. J V Gunn rents Wolverton farm for summer. School begins April 16 with Ed Bell of Kimbolton as teacher. Stey Taylor moves to his father's for the summer. Muskingore College to send a district 3 representative next term. Cross Reads school closed last Friday. Some from here attend the night entertainment. Clio students plan courses at Zanesville Business College this fall. Miss Ola Taylor leaves for Freeport, O.
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A F Linn
Wm Beil
Wm Adair
Mary Dunlap
Winchester
Simon Stiles
Gillespie Farm
J W Barnes
Oldhams
Wm Bartholow
Claysville
James Dunlap
GH Stout
J V Gunn
Wolverton Farm
Ed Bell
Kimbolton
Stey Taylor
Muskingore College
Cross Reads
Clio
Zanesville Business College
Electric Bitters Proclaimed Life Saving Remedy
County Attorney Bainbridge Munday and Mr DI Wilcoxson of Kentucky attest Electric Bitters cured malaria fever jaundice and saved a life. They claim the remedy wards off and cures malaria and supports kidney liver and stomach health. Available at Wall & Co with prices 50 cents and 1 dollar.
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Bainbridge Munday
Clay County
Texas
DI Wilcoxson
Horse Cave
Wall & Ce
Newspaper Directory shows US and Canada total reach rises
The Geo P. Rewell directory notes 16 310 newspapers and periodicals in the US and Canada, up 890 in the last year and 7 136 in 10 years, with publishers offering a 100 dollar reward for proven false circulation claims in the current edition.
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Geo P. Rewell & Co
American Newpaper Directory
United States
Canada
Prophesied Hottest 3 Days of 1888 by Greely
Gen. Greely chief signal officer predicts the trio of hottest days in 1888 in Where to Spend the Summer from Scribner's for April. The Detroit Journal offers a $500 prize for the correct three days before June 1. Greely telegraphs his guess to the paper in line with Scribner's scheme.
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Scribner's
Gen. Greely
Detroit Journal
Greely
Local notes report arrivals and events around Cambridge area
Miss Ric Boothe returns home. Miss Cora Allender on sick list. Miss Laura Stewart visiting Cambridge friends. Madam Rumor hints at a coming wedding. H B Reed and J T Beggs visited friends west of Cambridge. T J Calvert and Wm Gary plan summer farming. Phil Wirick family from Winchester visited James Tedrick’s. Mrs Wm Bonnell visiting Kimbolton niece ill with consumption. Kev Wilson preached at the ME church last Sunday. Hixenbaugh and Hutchison to move saw mill to Joseph Brown’s farm. W M Marshall hired to teach winter term at Rock Hill at 2.25 dollars daily. Mrs Martha McDowell attended her brother-in-law Joseph English’s funeral south of Antrim.
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Ric Boothe
Cora Allender
Laura Stewart
Cambridge
H B Reed
J T Beggs
T J Calvert
Wm Gary
Phil Wirick
Winchester
James Tedrick
Wm Bonnell
Kimbolton
Kev Wilson
Hixenbaugh
Hutchison
Joseph Brown
M Marshall
Rock Hill
Martha McDowell
Joseph English
Antrim
B&O Railroad Offers Spring Excursion Fares West and South
The B & O R R Co announces excursion tickets on April 3 and 24 to principal points in the West Northwest South Southwest at one round trip fare. Tickets must read via B and O R R to be carried on limited express trains at no extra charge. For tickets and schedules contact any B&O agent or P E Dombaugh Columbus O F Copper Tiffin O J T Lane Bellaire O
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P. E. Dombaugh
Columbus
O. F. P Copper
Tiffin
O. J. T. Lane Bellaire O
Annual Encampment in Toledo by Grand Army of the Republic
The Department of Ohio Grand Army of the Republic holds its annual encampment in Toledo on April 24 25 and 26. The Cleveland and Marietta Railway offers round trip tickets to Toledo and return for one fare, valid through April 28 1888 with through coaches from all stations to Toledo to avoid transfers.
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Department of Ohio
Toledo
Grand Army of the Republic
Cleveland & Marietta Ry. Co
German oculist to visit Cambridge for free eye ear nose throat exams
A renowned German oculist aurist and optician from Berlin will visit Cambridge on Monday and Tuesday, May 14 and 15, at Park Hotel office with Dr H Russell Burner. He will examine and provide opinions on eye ear nose and throat cases free of charge.
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Berlin
Germany
H. Russell Burner
Fall and Win Stock Reaches Store Inventory
A reader notes the shop has received a large stock of fall and winter goods. The dealer promises new arrivals and seasonal selections for customers seeking updated apparel and accessories.
Doctor’s praise for Burner treatment circulates in Ohio
Letters from patients in Marietta and surrounding areas extol Dr. H Russell Burner of the Ohio Reform Sanitarium. They attest dramatic improvements after two months of therapy for bronchial, nervous, and wasting diseases. Many express gratitude and urge others to seek his care.
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Mariefas
H. Russell Br
Charles F. Cutter
H. Russell Burner
Aa. F. Wooster
Elba
Marietta, O
Burner
M. F. Hanlon
Ohio Reform Sanitarium
Jas. K
Armstrong
Marietta
Ohio
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