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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1887
Page
2
The piece notes a surge of wild west shows this season as traveling acts enhance fairs and street festivals. It highlights the new departures advertised by circuses as essential additions to any first class entertainment lineup.
An ex change remark warns that many moving westward neglect formal settlement in the east before leaving. Republicans foresee John Sherman leading the Ohio delegation to the next national convention. Major Ei Blackburn of Cincinnati has turned to lecturing. The John C Calhoun statue was unveiled in Charleston with ceremony and a $44,000 cost. English sparrows found as food, a physician notes patients who prefer sparrow broth when other meats are scarce.
Across the country counties report booming work for recorders as excitement in towns like Findlay drives filings. The recorder there has averaged about $100 per day in activity, signaling a fat take for local offices.
In Washington and New York City police enforce Sabbath closings by 1 PM as a Sunday law. A New York millionaire was duped by sharpers selling him fake gold bricks claimed worth $10,000. Test later valued them at about four dollars, causing mourning in the palace.
The liquor dealers association fears rising prohibition sentiment in Texas and nationwide. Michigan, New York, and West Virginia legislatures show clashes, bribery charges, and slow business as shifts in political mood unfold.
The figures show annual U S spending for liquor at 700 million dollars, tobacco at 256.5 million, sugar at 187 million, and coffee tea and cocoa at 130 million. It notes school costs total 110 million dollars per year.
A young sailor from Louisville named John Hastings is confirmed to have leprosy contracted in Honolulu while serving at sea. The discovery stirs widespread unease in the Louisville area as authorities investigate and monitor the situation.
The gallant Lieutenant John W. Danenhower suicide last Wednesday at Annapolis Naval Academy where he served as assistant commander of cadets. He had shown signs of mental instability and it is believed a temporary insanity led to the act. He was esteemed by officers and men, and leaves a wife and two children.
A massive storm system battered the United States last week. Eyewall winds tornadoes and hail damaged Kentucky Illinois Indiana Missouri Michigan Minnesota and the Northwest. Dozens killed many cattle perished and widespread property losses were recorded before easing to cooler fair weather.
The community notes that public schools will close for a week while farmers prepare to plant corn and wheat fields appear first class. Thomas Wallace travels to Wheeling for carpentry work. Josiah Laughlin of Illinois visits his parents. Joseph Stewart plans to move to Cambridge after renting his farm to Joseph Wells. A oil and gas excitement hints at strong prospects. Congregational meeting at the Presbyterian church elected trustees A P Frame James McDowell Wm Black Daniel Thompson Robi Dugan and Samuel Eagleson and Isaac McCollum as deacon. After expenses the treasury shows 3800.
Lore City hosts a silversmith while diphtheria lingers in the town. Job Parry renovates his home. Samuel Thomas and wife visit their son in Cambridge. Mrs Johnson of Chaseville visits sister Mrs Dol lison. Mr Luzadder and son Harry return from Cambridge visits.
Mrs Mary Allen remains in poor health while local markets report eggs at 10, butter 20, feathers 40. The peach crop shows slight damage from a late freeze. Val McConnell returns from Tennessee after a two week trip. Fishing expeditions rise with plenty of fish reported this season. A Pennsylvania stock merchant bought a span of horses from John Rankin Brady. Tem ple of Antrim, a new blacksmith, comes well recommended but may not stay long. Wim Gibson studies languages under Rev J W Martin preparing for New Concord College next year.
The peach prospects look good. Mrs Sade Lavely remains in poor health. Mr Albert Lake returned home after visiting his parents. Dr F Deeren may establish a practice in Claysville. Farmer William Stevens planted corn. Wheat and revived grass show promise after recent rains. A special election occurred in district No 7, Jackson township. Road work starts with Thomas Shriver as supervisor. Christian church preaching on May 1 by Rev Cox of Quaker City, with one third time there.
The column lists residents and visitors: J W McDonald and family moved to Mansfield. KH Douglas visited county friends. Mrs Geyer from Idaho visiting. D B Kyle began a summer term at Fox Creek. W D Forsythe and D B Best with Dr Chisholm. Miss Minerva Gray of St Clairsville visited Prof Gray. Stelene Best teaching near Frazersburg. FW Lytle moved to Mansfield for book business. TG Kerr of Cambridge brightened streets. OT A Armstrong and family from Cambridge. RJ Miller of Pittsburgh preached here. Mrs Barrakat of Syria spoke at Presbyterian church. J Conner back from northern state work. senior class diplomas remark by J A Cosby. debates on Inter-State Commerce Bill and educational suffrage. UP Presbytery of Muskingum held meeting with Rev J T Campbell. candidates licensed to preach. union vote results noted. next meeting at Londonderry. Belmont connections and local schooling remarks.
The Womans Foreign Missionary Society of St. Clairsville Presbytery held its 12th Annual session in Cambridge on April 20–21 with nearly 70 delegates. Reports from 80 societies and 33 bands showed increased attendance and zeal, with special offerings nearing $5,500 statewide and $2,229 in the local drive.
Senecaville welcomes a daughter to Mr and Mrs Liston Young. Sidney Ridgeway of Marietta visited town. Miss Mary Houseman returns from Sarahsville. Charles Law of Waynesburg greets old friends. Misses Mattie Rose Gussie Amstot and Martha Brown visited Cambridge friends. PS Lowry and H E Thompson canvassed town for normal students, securing about 35 names. The Heroic Dutchman of 76 will be staged at McCune's hall next Friday and Saturday by local talent. The train runs to Morgan Junction Thursday evening at excursion rates. After a well enjoyed camp fire, locals plan a second at Love City with a strong turnout.
Local notices report oats planted. a Friday evening storm affected area. Sick lists include Eben Gooden and others. Woodruff saw mill plans discussed. ED Stone visited J V Hawes yard seeking a loan. Social events include an old fashioned taffy jerk at GW Woodruff and an ice cream supper at J EK Flemings next Thursday.
The report notes farmers busy plowing for corn while the gas light at Kimbolton is visible from Hopewell. Miss Dorcas Chapman will teach the summer term at Hopewell and Rev H Aplin preached on baptism to a large attentive audience.
Fraudulent agents pose as lightning rod sellers promising deals but misrepresent prices. They target neighboring counties, pressuring you to accept contracts far larger than quoted and creating nationwide effort by slick solicitors. Stay wary of offers and verify licenses.
Cambridge residents express great excitement over cures of incurable lung disease using Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption. The remedy allegedly cures throat and lung diseases including coughs colds asthma and bronchitis. Free trial bottles at L Wall Co. drug store large bottles priced at $1.
J B Amen of Hampton Station Tennessee reports three years of catarrh with facial pain loss of smell and insomnia. After taking twelve bottles of S S S, symptoms largely vanished with restored digestion and kidney function. He plans more doses to eradicate remnants. Address Swamp Specific Co Atlanta for a free treatise.
C M Railroad announces Sunday May 1 timetable with Train No 9 from Marietta at 6 50 am stopping Caldwell Cambridge Newcomerstown Canal Dover Valley Junction for Toledo and Cleveland connections. Train No 4 from Marietta 1 15 pm reaches Valley Junction 5 30 pm with Cambridge link to B O road. Train No 1 from Valley Junction 5 52 am to Marietta 8 35 am and Train No 3 from Valley Junction 1 pm connects Toledo and Cleveland trains. Through coaches Marietta Toledo WL L E and Valley Railway. Cambridge April ISST G P A I G Jewett.
The article notes reduced internal revenue and stamps on Proprietary Medicines benefiting consumers and easing manufacturers. It highlights Green's August Flower and Boschee's German Syrup increasing bottle size by one fifth in the 75 cent prices, with the August Flower for dyspepsia and liver issues and German Syrup for coughs selling widely. Sample bottles at 10 cents remain unchanged.
A Cambridge W C T U pledge calls Christian women to unite against liquor evils and to strengthen one another in temperance work. It urges temperance men to support efforts with encouragement influence and votes for the cause.
Stoffel of Belmont County authored a postal card containing 3205 words and 13252 letters. The message is described as legibly written with proper capitalization and punctuation.
The finest bred and best general purpose horse will be exhibited in Washington on Mondays and Tuesdays Byesville on Wednesdays and Thursdays and Cambridge on Fridays and Saturdays during the next season. Come see him Burt Selby Apr 28 to May 3.
On April 2, 1887, at two o'clock P M, on the premises, two tracts of land in Guernsey County are offered. First tract contains 89.04 acres eight nine point zero four. second tract 1269 acres. Appraised values are 1561.00 and 6014.50 respectively. Terms: one third cash, one year, one two years, secured by mortgage at six percent. John Neel executor. Mathews and Heade attorneys.
An 1887 Guernsey County Ohio court order directs Sheriff Hugh F. McDonald to publicly sell at Cambridge at 1 PM on May 21 1887 the real estate of Otho B Clark plaintiff versus Alfred Skinner defendant. Property includes lot 26 in Beyner’s addition Washington and southwest part of Inlet 16 in Besmer’s addition Washington with minimum net prices of 50000 and 75000 dollars respectively. Cash terms.
Probate Court of Guernsey County Ohio sets hearings for May 4 1387 on various estate matters including second accounts for Ann Buckles Executor first accounts for James Mahaffeys Executor and Andrew Watsons Executor supplemental account for Samuel Lindsey s Executor final and first accounts for several Administrators and Guardians with names such as GW Sayre Wm Gilbreath Thomas Ruth Geo H Little Eva Storey Sadie A Biv Fleet Anna R Pilit Smock Huch Inglish and others in a lengthy notice dated April 14 1887.
Gormley announces a large new shipment of spring and summer goods. Shoppers are invited to visit his store and view the updated inventory. The message emphasizes customer satisfaction and urges timely visits to see the fresh merchandise.
The notice touts a salve described as the best for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all eruptions and even piles with money back guarantee. Priced 25 cents per box and sold by L Wall & Co. Also an ad for clothing cleaning and repair at Kersey's on Mill Street opposite Court House.
A medicinal note touts Scott's Emulsion of Pure Cod Liver Oil with hypophosphites as highly palatable and more effective for consumption scrofula emaciation and nerve weakness. It claims remarkable remedial power and cautions against taking any other product.
A list of marriage notices from April 1887 records weddings in Guernsey and surrounding areas. Names include John Frye and Miss Maguire Calvert of Guernsey, Samuel Bell and Ida M Endley of Zanesville, NG Oliver and Belle M Wilson of Guernsey, and William A Siegfried with Lizzie C Heskett of Cambridge.
April births listed for Lanman Ferguson Coleman Diefenbach and others. Entries note parents and gender with dates in 1800s style, including sons and daughters and varied spellings.
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