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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1888
Page
2
Hottest July Days Predicted. Congress Pass Totals Revealed
Gen Greeley warns July 14 15 16 will be the peak of this summer a forecast from the signal service. Congress lower house has passed 425 bills and the Senate 831. Dun and Co reports a hopeful but modest uptick in business. Congress debates building two penitentiaries for federal prisoners north and south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeley
The
Signal Service
Congress
Senate
U. S
Fashion Trend Promotes Slender, Flat Chested Girls
The Springfield Union notes a new style favoring slender flat chested figures as fashionable. It quips that a cotton crop shortage may influence this trend, hinting at social shifts shaping beauty standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Mass
Opening Ball Season Wins Center Stage in National Amusements
The page ball season has formally opened across the United States with games shaping daily amusement, outpacing political speeches in public attention and offering a lively start to the sports calendar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Navy Strengthens as New Vessels Launch Worldwide
Our Navy, a word familiar to every school boy, is being strengthened. Several fine new vessels have been launched within the past few days. If that had occurred across the waters, the cable pews would have been filled with rumors of war.
United States Minister Phelps Visited, Not Yet Appointed
United States Minister Phelps is back in the United States on a visit and newspapers note he is being considered for the vacancy created by Chief Justice Waite's death. No presidential appointment has been announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Phelps
Waite
Ohio Republicans Face Backlash Over Foraker Praise
The piece criticizes the Republican journals of Ohio for overpraising Foraker, arguing the public grows tired of constant gush and that excessive fondling could harm support. It likens overpraise to infants being overfed and weakened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican
Ohio
Foraker
Democratic Convention Adopts Orderly Assembly in Ohio County
The article reports a Democratic party convention in Jackson township with officers named and committees formed, including temporary chairman J M Amos and secretary J P Mahaffey. Delegates from Cambridge, Center, Jackson, Jefferson, Liberty, Londonderry, Madison, Millwood, Monroe, Oxford, Richland, Spencer Alley, Washington, Westland, Wheeling and other townships convened, adopting rules, central committee selections, and permanent organization details.
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M Nelson
Andy Smith
Colley Hyde
J G Donahoe
Jackson
G Shriver
John Orr
G S Trenner
C W Frye
W L Trenner
Jefferson
James Patterson
Stacey Taylor
David Culbertson Knox
J H Chapman
E Wilson
David Lusk
Lawyer
Liberty
Alex Robinson
E Sears
G W Sullivan
Londonderry
Madison
Antrim
John Stockdale
al Liddy
F Stockdale
Winchester
Thomas Cosgrove
A Lsbuman
W A Burson Millwood
James Trahey
W P Hartley
A J Davidson
Wm E Rose
C M Thompson
Clark Rose
Monroe
M Fisher
Geo C Lanning
Osborne Beal
Oxford
Wm Barton
A H Kernard
H H Hayes
James Scott
John Wherry
Richland
Marion
McConnell
BONO
John Glenn
John
Patton
Samuel Shipley
Breidenthi Dome Seeertum Lipwans
Cleary
McKinley WU Stati Eines Nest Coals
James Watson Indus
Cocstoces
Deinagaynctanece
Richey
S W Wilkins
E R McCollum
Cambridge
John Selders
Disposition to set down upon Harrison county surfaces
A disposition to target Harrison county appears in district discussions and within the recent Republican State Convention. Despite Harrison’s status as a reliable Republican stronghold, the trend toward action against the county has drawn attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison County
Harrison
Pendleton Recovers After Stroke Report Causes Alarm
Hon. George H. Pendleton, U.S. minister to Germany, suffered a slight stroke last Thursday and cable dispatches warned of his death. Later reports indicate he is about well again and recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Pendleton
U.S
Germany
Mr. Pendleton
Nonpartisan arbitration urged to end Burlington strike
The article argues the Inter-State Commerce Commission may decide the grid's end and suggests government appoint a neutral Board of Arbitration to reduce strikes and benefit the public.
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Inter- State Commerce Commission
Burlington
Board of Arbitration
Tascott in Alabama a Wonder to Behold
The writer extols Tascott as a remarkable figure spread across the United States. They praise his ethereal stature and priceless value, noting no earthly hand can touch him and marvel at his elusive presence.
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Tascott
Alabama
United States
Brewers Endure Multiday Strike By Boycott Of Beer
Workmen at several breweries have started a boycott and sworn off drinking beer, a move that judges a strike by Prohibitionists as unlikely to deter. The conflict has stretched across multiple days.
Mrs Eliza Wilcox Born In White House During Old Hickory Era
The article notes Eliza Wilcox as the sole person born in the White House. She was the daughter of President Jackson's adopted son and entered the world in the presidential mansion during Andrew Jackson's administration often called Old Hickory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Wilcox
White House
Jackson
Old Hickory
McKinley Nominated in Ohio's Eighteenth District Convention
At the district convention Major William Mc Kinley was renominated for Congress in the Eighteenth Ohio district. If elected, likely to win a seventh term, the move marks a historic repeat for the district, which has not seen such an outcome since the war.
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Ohio
William McKinley
Seventeenth District members named to committees and convention roles
The Seventeenth Congressional District was represented on committees and at the Republican State Convention. Noted appointees include Vice President Col Robert Sherrard of Jefferson for credentials, D W Butler of Harrison for permanent organization, J C Phillips of Noble for rules, W A Leech of Jefferson for resolutions, A T McKelvey of Belmont for central committee, M R Patterson of Guernsey as assistant secretary, and J C Longsworth of Guernsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. B. Lawrence
Wills Township
Amos
Cleveland
Dayton
Ohio
Committee On Rules and Order of Business
House of Representatives
Central Committee
Seventeenth
Robert Sherrard
Jefferson
W Butler
Harrison
J C Phillips
Noble Rules
W A Leech
A T McKelvey
Belmont
M R Patterson
Guernsey
J C Longsworth
Texas Legislature Feels Like Extra Session on Treasury
The New York Sunman quips that Texas lawmakers resemble an extended session seeking ways to cut the state surplus. He notes Texas financial officers favor staying in state over crossing borders, or venturing to Canada, to ease the budget woes.
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New York Sunman
Texas
Canada
National Convention Sparks Broad Mobilization Across States
Strong clubs are organized nationwide and to be sent to Chicago for a National Convention. The event is compared to a county gathering but on a larger scale, with notable enthusiasm spreading beyond the commonwealth's borders, similar to or greater than past Iowa excitement surrounding Allison.
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Blaine
Chicago
Peavon
Commonwealth
Iowa
Allison
Unrest in Cuba Fuels Calls for Protection and Shifting Loyalties
The text describes Cuba growing nervous under unrest and a push to seek protection from the United States. Some factions favor embracing liberty under American institutions while others seek German protection, hoping to gain sympathy. The overall situation in Cuba is described as bad and evolving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
United States
Germany
Local Democratic Committee Endorses Bodens Ticket in Guernsey County
The Guernsey county Democratic committee adopted resolutions praising Grover Cleveland and endorsing the slate led by W E Boden. A sheriff nomination vote named Josephus Marlatt as leading candidate, with Thomas Shriver and others also discussed. Nominations for treasurer and recorder followed, with acclamations for Mil-ton Turner and Aaron Patterson. Delegates to the State Convention were chosen, with J M Amos and others as delegates and alternates named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Cleveland
Republican Party
W. BK. Boden
Democratic Party
Guernsey County
R. T. Scott
Cambridge
Josephus Marlatt
Knox Township
Dr. Chapman
Hopewell
W.S. Heade
Heade
Thomas Shriver
Jackson Township
I. A. Tannehill
Old Madison
Paul Sherrard
John Stockdale
Antrim
W. A. Burson
Madison
Shriver
C P B Sarcher
Milton Turner
Sarchet
Lawrence
Burson
J L Hawthorne
Knox
Aaron Patterson
Wille Mfr
Hawthorne
Patterson
Albert Gibson
Wheeling Township
E M Nelson
Center
Veteran Comedian Praises Butte-Tine Remedies
A veteran comedian reports relief from years of back pain and kidney trouble after using Butte-Tine. He endorses Santa Able for throat issues and recommends the preparations to vocalists and public speakers. The testimonial notes strong sales and a robust druggist trade in Boulder Colorado.
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Santa
Brew
Carron
Geo
F. Foxron
Boulder
Col
Guernsey County Examiners Review Thirty-Nine Applicants
The Guernsey County Board of Examiners heard thirty nine applicants on the 14th. Candidates ranged from eighteen to three hundred fifty eight months taught. Five year certifiers faced three extra branches, four yearers two, and three yearers one. Several names appear among those receiving results, noting certificates for additional years by taking extra branches and noting the shifting rules for one two three and five year grants.
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Guernsey
Harvey Watson
Rix Mills
P Fisher
Blue Bell
JW Keller
Mt. Epbham
JC Watson
Galigher
H Gay
Zanesville
Bell
Kims Dolton
Esses
Essecosses Ceeones T
Ringer
Cambridge
Jno P Turner
Washington
Aippasen
R Weyers
JB Fishel
Dysons
Pdan
Hastings
New Concord
JW Daniel
Cumberland
Ann Fa Jas K Hosick
Sabgncy
AstTis Iccieses
Imir Lass Setoseck Cotlomen
M Marshall
Pane
Maharry
Creighton
E Cunningham
Middlebourne
Tannehill
Antrim
Rockies
H Ringer
Harmony
McCullough
Spaid
Buffalo
AH McCullough
Juibine
BR Taylor
Dyson
E Smock
Ida McBurney
Prohibitionists Hold County Convention in M E Church
Prohibitionists meet at the old M. E. church in this place on Tuesday. J. E. Annis is temporary chair man and WG Walters secretary. Afternoon session shows resolve to advance, debates on credentials rules central committee and woman suffrage, which is rejected. Central Committee and officers named. delegates elected for National State Congressional conventions. sheriff candidates named. convention adjourned.
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M. E
J. FE. Annis
WG. Walters
Monument Unveiling Planned at Fairview Cemetery
Fairview Ohio announces the unveiling of the monument in Fairview cemetery by the Penny Royal Post G A R and others on May 30 with services. Rev CG E Manchester Ferguson and other speakers will attend. An evening lecture follows with 15 cents admission and 10 cents for children. All invited. K C Morton Adjt J H Browy P C
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Fairview
Fairview Cemetery
Pennyroyal Post
CG E Manchester
Apt Ferguson
K. C. Morton
Adjt
J. H. Browy
P. C
Probate Court Actions and Appointments Noted
Probate judges appointed administrators for multiple estates including Hugh Addy for Mary J Young and DM Slay for J H Arbuckle with bonds set. Final and first accounts filed for several estates. Sale, inventories, and orders to sell real and personal property noted. Marriage licenses issued to four couples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Addy
Mary J Young
Knox Township
DM Slay
H Arbuckle
Center Township
W H Barthalow
W L Barthalow
W Ly Barthalow
E M Nelson
R &c
Janework
Ohio
Mary Prudhoe
T Calvert
John J Warne
R V
Acheson
Hamilton Bell
GH Stottlemire
Nettie Hutchison
Eva Hutchison
J W Marshall
John R Finley
Theo
Local Notices and Obituaries from Cadiz Caldwell Area
Fey Carmler attends presbytery in Cadiz this week. S Peregoy visited his sister Mrs Magin nis at Caldwell last week. W Thompson returns from Marietta after two weeks away. Mrs Daniel, longtime resident, dies at her son Ned’s home aged 88. Funeral Thursday led by Rev Seigfried. Bertha Knowlton dies Monday. funeral Tuesday at 10 am. Community expresses sympathy to the family.
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Fey Carmler
Cadiz
Peregoy
Maginnis
Caldwell
W Thompson
Marietta
Daniel
Ned
Seigfried
Bertha
I N Knowlton
Taylor Nominated for Congress in Bellaire Convention
Announcement urges Joseph D. Taylor as a candidate for Congress subject to the Bellaire Congressional Convention. It notes his term and a half in office, strong support from constituents, focus on wool, venison legislation, and district welfare, and argues he deserves a third term without opposition.
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Eps
Joseph D. Taylor
Congress
Bellaire
Guernsey
Local Market Prices and Community Notes
Butter sells at 20 cents and eggs at 10 cents while potatoes range 75 cents to 1 dollar per bushel in the market. Dr Boyd of Kimbolton visits friends here this week and John Knouff builds a new house for Mr Carson east of town. Rev Schuman and wife of Westchester visit. Lizzie Lawrence begins a summer term at Grape Vine Myday. Oscar Hughes buys the Robert Lindsey farm, 118 acres, price 4000 dollars. Fred McBride begins a two month school term at District No 12 Londonderry township. Lowery moves his planing mill to Thomas Mc Bride’s farm and plans lumber for his pew house. A ME church box social last week is declared a success with excellent band music. The town enjoyed Saturday evening by the Easter Olo band, one of the best in the area.
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Boyd
Kimbolton
John Knouff
Carson
Rev Schuman
Westchester
Lizzie Lawrence
Grape Vine
Myday
Oscar Hughes
Robert Lindsey
Fred McBride
Londerry Township
Lowery
Londonderry
Thomas McBride
Harmony church repair plans and local updates
Wheat looks well and gardens are established. Butter 25 cts eggs 10 cts. Jim Ferbrache moved into a new house. Mrs Nancy Stillions visiting Washington relatives. Harmony church trustees plan repairs. Phosbe Stewart and Wm Hixenbaugh erected new front fences. Wm Calvert and John Allender bought Bucy farm for two thirds the appraisment. Visitors at local homes. Music society to meet at Miss Alice Walters home next Saturday to practice for the missionary meeting in two weeks.
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Jim Ferbrache
Nancy Stillions
Washington
Trustees of
Harmony Church
Phosbe Stewart
Wm Hixenbaugh
Wm Calvert
John Allender
Bucy
J B Stewart
G W Allender
Local notes from Senecaville and surrounding towns
The week’s brief items include Cy Scott of Quaker City visiting Senecaville over Sunday, Keil’s town hall concert Friday night, Mr and Mrs Joe Hamilton of Byesville visiting, Rev Seborn from Zanesville preaching at the ME church, Miss Clara Bryan returning from Eyesville, Miss Maud Secrest starting a two year term at West Point school, ground hog fever reported with over 300 scalps taken in the past week.
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Cy Scott
Quaker City
Wil! Keil
Joe Hamilton
Byesville
Rev Seborn
Zanesville
Clara Bryan
Eyesville
Maud Secrest
West Point
Dr King's New Discovery Endorsed for Coughs and Colds
Mr N H Frobrichstein of Mobile Alabama recommends Dr King's New Discovery for consumption bronchitis and catarrh after a severe attack and cure He also endorses Electric Bitters and Dr King's New Life Pills with trial bottles free at Wall and Co drug store.
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N. H. Frobrichstein
Mobile
Ala
Dr. King
Wall & Co
Letter from J A Cossr on Muskingum College feats and honors
A letter from J A Cossr describes Guernsey county students excelling at Allegheny Seminary and Muskingum College. It notes a $300 prize for top first year average with figures for Cosby Vance Lawrence Nichol and others and mentions J H Martin’s mission to India and New Concord’s growth. He praises President Irons and asks for continued publication of the Herard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
Ouro
Eorrors
Herato
J. W. Martin
Pennsylvania
Guernsey County
Allegheny Seminary
Muskingum College
S E Martin
Muskingam College
Cosby
J L Vance
Washington Jefferson College
W W Lawrence
Cadiz
Ohio
Vance
RL Welch
W M Nichol
Princeton College
Martin
E E Fife
EM Giffen
J H Martin
North Salem
India
Muskingum, Westminister
Grove City
New Concord
Irons
Herard
J. A. Cossr
California CateCure and California's remedies weigh in
An ad urges preventing consumption by early treatment with California CateCure for nasal catarrh and other remedies. Santa Alie is touted as the king of consumption and a full cure with thorough treatment. Products priced at $1 each or three for $2.50.
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California
Santa Alie
Western and Southern Excursions Tickets At One Fare
Tickets for round trips to Iowa Minnesota Dakota Nebraska Kansas Arkansas Texas New Mexico and to Kentucky Tennessee Louisiana Mississippi Alabama Georgia North Carolina South Carolina and Florida go on sale at Pennsylvania Lines West of Pittsburgh on set dates in 1888. Fares apply for round trips. return validity thirty days from sale. Inquiries at local agents of the Pennsylvania Co. Pittsburgh Cincinnati & St Louis Ry Co or Chicago St Louis & Pittsburgh Ry Co. Mar 22.
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Iowa
Minnesota
Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
Arkansas
Texas
New Mexico
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Kentucky
Tennessee
Luisiana
Mississippi
Alabama
Georgia
North
South Carolina
Florida
Pennsylvania Co
Cincinnati
Original Abietine Ointment advertised in tins
An advertisement for The Original Abietine Ointment promises an absolute cure for old sores burns wounds and skin eruptions. It claims to cure all kinds of piles and offers two ounce tin boxes for 25 cents or 30 cents by mail. Cambridge druggists stock it. February 23 1888.
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Cambridge
Divorce Petition Filed in Guernsey County Court
David Johnson seeks a divorce from Mary L Johnson in the Court of Common Pleas Guernsey County Ohio cause number 2498 alleging adultery. Mary L Johnson of 16 unknowns is to take notice of the filing dated April 9 1888.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary L Johnson
David Johnson
Court of Common Pleas
Guernsey County
Ohio
Mary L. Johnson
Vision and eye care emphasized by experts lecture
The lecture explains eye anatomy and the three coats, stressing the retina as the receiving surface and the need for proper refractive balance. It warns that improper glasses threaten eye health, and urges exam by a competent oculist, noting Dr. H Russell Burner and Dr. Moritz Salm will hold free examinations at Park Hotel Cambridge on May 14–15.
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Earth
Europe
United States
H. Russell Burner
Ohio Reform Sanitarium and Medical Institute
Columbus
Ohio
Park Hotel
Cambridge
Moritz Salm
Kerseys on Mill Street Offers Cleaning and Repair
Local notice urges residents to visit Kersey's on Mill Street opposite Court Square for clothes cleaning and repair services.
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Kersey’s
Mill Street
Court Square
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