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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1887
Page
2
Famine and Drought Widespread Across the Nation
A long prevailing drought causes widespread suffering nationwide. The region reported only a slight rainfall on Friday, the first in weeks, intensifying hardships in many communities.
Toledo bid eyed for next Republican State Convention
A Toledo effort aims to host the upcoming Republican State Convention with a committee meeting in Cleveland on May 4 to fix the schedule and location amid Southern Ohio opposition to Toledo.
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Democratic Committee
Columbus
Toledo
Cleveland
Ohio
Wool market quotes in Boston week report
Quoted prices for Ohio grades Ohio XII and above 34 Ohio X 32 Ohio No. 1 38 to 37 fine Ohio delaine 36 unmerchanta ble Ohio 25 to 26 No.1 combing wash 37 to 38. Market quiet.
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Boston
Ohio
John Wanamaker Shares Profits With Long-Term Employees
Philadelphia clothier John Wanamaker declares all staff with seven or more years at the firm will share in the business. About 100000 dollars will be distributed during the year to eligible employees.
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John Wanamaker
Philadelphia
Beekeeping wagered feat from Lawrenceburg official
The Hon John Sherman hears a buzzing presidential bee and sugar feeding swirls around a wagered event. Nick Voltz from Lawrenceburg Indiana reportedly swallowed forty eight bald eggs in nine minutes then chased with whiskey. He was alive at last reports.
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John Sherman
Lawrenceburg
Indiana
Nick Voltz
Haddock murder case jury fails to reach verdict
The Sioux City Iowa jury in the Haddock murder case could not reach a verdict. Eleven jurors favored acquittal of Arendsdorf and one urged conviction, a surprise outcome that sparked widespread comment.
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Haddock
Sioux City
Iowa
Arensdorf
Louisiana Lottery Seeks Halifax Plant Route With Tax Break
The Louisiana lottery aims to establish a Halifax Nova Scotia plant as its southern facility nears exhaustion. It seeks a 30 year tax exemption while Halifax council members face intense lobbying from supporters.
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Louisiana Lottery
Halifax
Nova Scotia
Prohibition Vote in Michigan Results in Uncertain Outcome
Citizens in Michigan clash over the Prohibition referendum with both sides accusing fraud. Early returns show the amendment defeated, leaving the final result undetermined as protests and political maneuvering continue.
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Michigan
Sea serpent shifts quarters off California coast
A legendary sea serpent, famed for attacking vessels, reportedly moved from prior waters and is now sighted off the California coast. Observers describe it as immense, yet no capture has occurred. No reference to any wine making age is given.
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California
Hidden Gas Finds Spark Nationwide Boom
Reports from across the country describe abundant natural gas deposits found beneath the surface, expanding exploration from north to south and east to west. The discoveries promise economic growth as gas flow triggers a regional boom and new energy prospects.
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United States
Foran Seen as Strong Governor Candidate
A favorable shift supports Congress man Foran of Cleveland for the Democratic nomination for governor. He aligns with labor and would be a capable governor and strong candidate, though Republicans may try to block his path.
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Congressman Foran
Cleveland
Foran
Hamilton Nominated by Monroe Democrats for Legislature
Hon. G. W. Hamilton is nominated by the Democrats of Monroe county as their candidate for the legislature. He is the same gentleman once accused of aligning with the Payne faction, an incident that stirred up strong local reaction. The writer expresses confidence he will be elected.
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G. W. Hamilton
Monroe County
Payne
Monroe
Mormon missionaries faced tar and feather threats in the South
The report notes locals, deeming the Mormon faith incompatible with Christian values, warn missionaries to stop their activities or risk punishment. They accuse missionaries of oily flattery toward young women and protest polygamy linked to the faith.
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South
Governor Hill Vetoes New York High License Bill
Governor Hill vetoes the high license bill passed by the New York General Assembly. The article notes Hill’s prominence as a potential Democratic presidential nominee and suggests Cleveland may secure the party’s unanimous support when the time arrives.
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Governor Hill
New York
General Assembly
Hill
Cleveland
Snow storms reported in Ohio and Northeast cases
Snow storms hit northern Ohio with depths of three to four inches and heavier snow in Lock Haven and Connecticut where sleighing was good. Local flakes were light while cold set in with ice a quarter inch thick on water left out overnight. Fears rise that fruit, especially peaches, may be damaged.
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Ohio
Lock Haven
Connecticut
Grand jury declines to indict Huling on perjury charge
Franklin county grand jury fails to return an indictment against Prosecuting Attorney Huling who faced perjury charges tied to alleged tally sheet forgeries from last fall. The case centers on questioned documents and the office controversy surrounding the prosecutor.
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Franklin County
Huling
Real estate boom hits Canton with large quick gains
In Canton, a surge in real estate deals tops the week with hundreds of thousands in transactions and plans for rapid 50 percent advances within thirty days. Oil and gas sparked the momentum, and residents urge capital leaders to join the boom with tangible support.
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Canton
Camoe
Guernsey
Destructive Friday Cyclone Hits St Clairsville and Martin’s Ferry
A Friday storm moving north formed a cyclone at St Clairsville leveling a dozen houses and injuring many. Property losses reach about 100000 dollars. The storm shifted to Martin’s Ferry causing further destruction and 20 to 30 serious injuries with losses near 300000 dollars. Residents were in shock as no prior storm of this magnitude had visited the area.
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St. Clairsville
Martin’s Ferry
Gas well No 2 on McCullough farm strikes gusher
Last Friday a gusher erupted at gas well No 2 on the McCullough farm in Liberty township causing widespread excitement. Saturday workers sharpened tools when gas caught fire burning rope and some instruments but the flames were quickly subdued with little damage. A further test may be planned as the site is distant from other operations. the objective is oil.
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McCullough
Liberty Township
Local Gleanings and Community Notes from Washington
Washington column reports farmers planting corn and washing sheep, ZA Purdum's new livery stable sign on Main street, Mrs Emma Price funeral with burial at the local cemetery, John Scott buying horses for 125 to 200 dollars, Arbor Day coming next Thursday, church members joining at Presbyerian services, E E Sproat receiving Webster’s dictionary, Emma Price obituary and funeral at ME church, Emma Ferguson marriage to John Price, community extends sympathy to Price family.
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ZA Purdum
Main Street
E A Smith
Columbus
Emma Price
A J Clark
Chase McCulley
John Scott
Cambridge
Presbyterian Church
E E Sproat
Guernsey Times
EF E
Garrett
Local Notices and Social Roundup From Pt Pleasant
Mrs Amanda Dilley visits her son at Pt Pleasant while Miss Lottie Bosman spends time with sister Mrs Wm Potts. ME church holds quarterly services with Rev Gruber preaching. Ida, daughter of Rev King of Waynesbury, visiting ME parsonage. Maycrest begins a two month select school with good attendance. Mrs John Crossman in critical condition from heart disease. Young artist E E Parry moves from Daniel Gadgen’s former room. Green Briar school term ends with entertainment. Dramas Reward of Crime well rendered. J A Burnworth of Cambridge marries Miss Kate Ferguson on Thursday April 14 at bride’s mother’s home. couple leaves for Winfreld Scott farm near Cambridge.
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Amanda Dilley
Pt Pleasant
Lottie Bosman
Wm Potts
Rev King
Ida
Waynesbury
Gruber
Byesville
Maycrest
John Crossman
E E Parry
Daniel Gadgen
Green Briar
PS Lowry
Lowry
J A Burnworth
Cambridge
Kate Ferguson
Hollister
Winfreld Scott
Indian Camp News and Local Happenings
Indian Camp reports farmers sowing is complete though wheat stands poorly and Mrs W P Ross shows no sign of recovery. Joseph Fleming stays indoors with lung fever for two weeks. Born to George and Mrs Hutchison twins weighing nine pounds. Hopewell band led by Jos Gillespie entertained Knox town. Elmer Hutchison starts Red Brush school. James Carr at Flat Ridge. Esther Scott begins Mantua teaching. Visitors include Ella Fleming, Mary Smith, Lissie Hare from Kimbolton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W P Ross
Joseph Fleming
George Hutchison
Knox
Hopewell
Jos. Gillespie
Elmer Hutchison
Red Brush
James Carr
Flatridge
Esther Scott
Mantua
Ella Fleming
Mary Smith
John Smith
Lissie Hare
Kimbolton
Local visitors and sick list in brief notes
J P Rhoades and wife visited friends at Mansfield last week. Mrs E S Dollison visited her parents near Chaseville. Samuel Thomas Jr and family visited his father here last week. J P Arnold started out with his new buckster wagon last week. Sick list includes Alex Laughlin Lillie Johnson Lena McBurney and Mrs Jne Thompson. Samuel Thomas Sr is recovering from a paralytic stroke. end of entry.
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J P Rhoades
Mansfield
E'S Dollison
Chaseville
Samuel Thomas, Jr
J P Arnold
Alex Laughlin
Lillie Johnson
Lena McBurney
Jne Thompson
Samuel Thomas
Severe hail storm hits the town last Friday
A severe hail storm struck the place last Friday. Clinton Temple engages in blacksmithing locally. VC McConnell arrives home from Chattanooga Tennessee and will return to teach on September first. RC McConnell attends his mother’s funeral at New Athens last Sunday. Mrs Margaret Willis’s remains are buried at Allen's church cemetery last Wednesday. N W Rankin, recently moved to Chattanooga, Tennessee, has been hired as a salesman for Martin & Co druggists there.
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Clinton Temple
VC McConnell
Chattanooga
Tenn
RC McConnell
New Athens
Margaret Willis
Birmingham
Allen’s Church Cemetery
N W Rankin
Martin & Co
Antrim Social Roundup Sees Visits and Fire Alarm
Lou Gill returned home from Middlebourne. W F Padgitt visited Cambridge. A stallion show drew many men and boys to Winchester Saturday. Robi Hanna and wife attended the funeral of Mrs Allender in Cambridge. Mrs Hanna, Mrs Ona Moore and Miss S B McElhaney visited Wheeling for millinery. A fire alarm rang Tuesday morning at Mrs Hettie Cunningham's house but caused little damage.
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Lou Gill
Middlebourne
W F Padgitt
Cambridge
Winchester
Robi Hanna
Allender
Hanna
Ona Moore
S B McElhaney
Wheeling
Hettie Cunningham
Local Notes From Winchester And Nearby
Winchester updates list Miss Linnie L Todd on the sick list and visitors George Saviers and daughter from Colum bus at J H Carlisle's. A missionary concert is planned at the ME church on Sabbath evening the 24th. Will Adair, recently at Lebanon College, has returned home. W C Scott sells maple sugar at 10 cents a pound and has improved his lot with a new fence wagon-shed and corn-crib. J W Brokaw of Freeport and Miss Daisy Barton were wed on the evening of the 8th by Rev Moses.
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Linnie L Todd
George Saviers
Columbus
J H Carlisle
Will Adair
Lebanon
W C Scott
J W Brokaw
Freeport
Daisy Barton
Moses
Norwich notes and college visits at Cambridge event
Saturday reports from Norwich include Miss Lida Stewart, students in Cambridge on business, and visitors from Holtow and Princeton. Philo society discussed Woman Suffrage, Rev F Granstaffer Lane seminary friends, Rev J M Faris at Mansfield, and Rev Brown’s Norwich church meetings. Ice cream at the old stand returns with Henry Brown. A child of Robert Duatt died after illness. Debates in US society weighed British vs US government. Senior class programs list Eaton Evans, Mejee, Rutherford, and others in Philo society, with several orations and diplomas forthcoming.
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Lida Stewart
Norwich
David Noble
Cambridge
Mr Moore
Holtow
Kansas
Princeton
Philo Society
F Granstaffer
Mansfield
Rev Brown
Norwich Presbyterian Church
George Gibson
Kimbolton
Speer
Best & Sons
Henry Brown
Robert Duatt
Harry Chisholm
Bessie Brown
Row
Rutherford
J Johnson
KE E Evans
Jemnie
Local Notes From Birmingham And Surrounding Townships
Miss Mary Grimsley spent several days in town last week. Roy Dennis moved his family to Newcomerstown this week. Flora J Anderson returned from a school in Center Township last Saturday. Miss Katie Shannon returned from Mascus, Mahoning County. Miss Milligan of Peoli died Saturday morning. funeral held Sabbath led by Rev D W Knight. Mrs J P Price died at her father in law’s home, April 19, remains sent to Washington. Mrs Margaret Willis died Tuesday, April 12, born in Ireland 1797, husband George Willis died here earlier. they had one surviving son.
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Mary Grimsley
Roy Dennis
Newcomerstown
Flora J Anderson
Center Township
Katie Shannon
Damascus
Mahoning County
Milligan
Peoli
D W Knight
Geo B Frasher
Sligo
Homer M Knowles
the Ridge
W W Gadd
Local Notes From Dogtown and Nearby Towns
Mrs Sade Lavely is very sick. New constable arrives at Dogtown. Butter and eggs prices listed. Mr Pacely from near Rixville visited Mon terville Collins' Friday. Albert Lake of near Winchester visits his parents here this week. Miss Binnie Collins plans to live at St Crawford's this summer. Landon Heskett of Quaker City greeted friends last week. John Daniel and his little daughter visited Joseph Hawes. a wash caused a small forehead injury to the child treated by Dr Hawes. Lottie and Mary McCoy fell from a buggy when its wheel broke while driving to church. no injuries reported.
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Sade Lavely
Dogtown
Pacely
Rixville
Monterville
Collins
Albert Lake
Winchester
Binnie Collins
St Crawford's
Landon Heskett
Quaker City
John Daniel
Joseph Hawes
Dow
Dr Hawes
Local health worries and community notes in Cambridge
Cilio McCormac and his young child suffer severe fever while several residents recover or improve from illness. The town reports weddings in Winchester, a school opening with strong enrollment, and local residents traveling or planning work in Philadelphia and Cambridge. Scarlet and lung fever affect many children. wheat crops are damaged. school director Kirkwood praised. a social gathering at J Barnes’ home noted.
Turner Coal Co opens mine seeks 100 miners Cleveland mining
The Turner Coal Co of Cleveland Ohio announces the opening of a new coal mine and securing the Turner Cooperative Coal Co interests. They will erect depot dwellings at Joyce siding north of Yorktown and need 100 coal miners immediately. Rail fare to Canal Dover is 15 cents round trip until new buildings are ready. Miners paid 53 cents per ton for lump and nut coal. Provisions for miners with families will be supplied proportionally to work performed. Apply at mines or to assistant superintendent A W Turner Canal Dover Ohio or J W N Yates Treasurer No 68 Viaduct Cleveland Ohio.
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Turner Coal Co
Cleveland
Turner Co-operative Coal Co
Joyce Siding
Yorktown
C. & M. Railroad Company
Canal Dover
A. W. Turner
Ohio
J. W. N. Yates
Viaduct
Hirschberg
Cambridge
Newark
L. Hirscusera
Saved His Life by Electric Bitters in Kentucky
D L Milcoxson of Horse Cave Kentucky says years of phthisis and diabetes caused severe pain and near convulsions. After one bottle he found relief, six bottles left him cured and eighteen pounds regained. He credits Electric Bitters for saving his life. Sold for fifty cents by C L Wall Co. John Wells and family moved near St Clairsville were struck by a cyclone last week. their buildings were leveled and Mrs Wells and a son injured. Sheriff McDonald’s wife is a cousin.
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D. L. Milcoxson
Horse Cave
C.L. Wall & Co
John Wells
Trail Run
St. Clairsville
Bucklen Arnica Salve Sold by Wall & Co
Advertisement states Bucklen arnica salve as best for cuts bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions with guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. price 25 cents per box. sold by GL Wall & Co with date Feb 181 perhaps.
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Gl, Wall & Co
A Word from California Relief and Real Estate Boom
A letter from Los Angeles dated April 11, 1887 describes a boom in California real estate with rapidly rising lot values and many new houses. It notes high lumber costs, loans at high interest, and a flood of eastern settlers, while mentioning smallpox as an immigration hindrance and describes building methods using ground sills and 2x6 or 8 boards.
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Los Anohos
Ifkrato
Guernsey
Ohio
Oregon
Jonn Gururir
Remarkable Testimony of a Hopkinsville Lady
Mrs Wilson, wife of prominent Hopkinsville citizen R W Wilson, describes a dramatic cure after seven years with a nose sore. She credits Swift's Specific S S S as a tonic for delicate women, praising improved health, appetite, and strength after treatment. Letter offered free with address for correspondence.
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Harkinsville
S. S
R. H. Wilson
Swirt Sreciite Co
Atlanta
Lightning Rod Sharks Test Farmers With Insurance Sting
Report describes a scam where claimants pose as testers from insurance firms to evaluate lightning rods in use, claiming rising losses from protectors justify the exercise. The item portrays farmers as unsuspecting targets of the scheme.
Boschee Ger man Syrup Boosted as Cure All Health Remedy
The unprecedented sale of Boschee's German Syrup astonishes readers as it is touted as the safest best remedy for coughs colds and severe lung troubles. It claims to heal the parts affected by removing the cause of the trouble and not drying up the cough. Sold by all druggists and dealers for 75 cents a bottle, with a suggestion to keep a bottle at home to save doctor bills.
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Boschee
Scott's Emulsion of Pure God Layer Oil Remedy
An advertising notice touts Scott's Emulsion with hypophosphites as palatable and highly effective for consumption scrofula wasting and nerve weakness. It claims increased remedial power and urges taking no other remedy.
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Scott
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