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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1889
Page
2
The column discusses cremation becoming common in Italy, mockingly questions European war fears, mentions Lewis Bros. & Co. dry goods closure in Philadelphia, and notes WV gubernatorial canvassing. It also reports a false murder death claim about Mrs Helen at Corea and Grover Cleveland’s rising prominence for the 1892 Democratic nomination.
The Commercial Gazette urged propriety after the Prohibitionists nominated their candidate for Ohio governor. It framed the race as one of intellect morality and proprieties and argued jokes about the candidate’s name should be ruled out of order from the start.
Kentucky will be the only state with an election before November, voting on state treasurer August 5. Other states electing governors this year include New Jersey Ohio Massachusetts Iowa Mississippi and Virginia.
Ex Senator T. Platt has landed in New York and faces a flurry of Republican politicians and seekers. He is recovering from an earlier fall and may soon regain full strength in Republican circles.
The Guernsey county delegation to the Senatorial Convention elected C A Rech O V Wells Milton Turner S B Lawrence and J P Mahaffey as Democratic State Convention delegates with alternates R T Scott S J McMahon J L Douglass Thomas Smith and D C Kennon.
Noble county Democrats discuss nominating Chris McKee of Belle Valley for the Legislature. He is not yet a definite candidate, but would likely accept if nominated. He is described as an honest industrious farmer who would make a popular representative.
Four months ending June 30 details revenues from major offices with New York leading at 1,351,804 dollars followed by Chicago Philadelphia Boston and others. Records show Cincinnati St Louis Brooklyn San Francisco Baltimore Pittsburg among substantial figures.
The Pennsylvania railway company released its June statement noting gross earnings of 1,149,382 and net of 804,623. Despite the floods in the Conemaugh Valley and other areas, the company trails last year’s net earnings by 282,293.
Boston paper reports Hon. James G Blaine attended Bar Harbor's new club room opening last week claiming it was his first club experience in twenty eight years in Washington life. He advised reporters to guard against rash acts in old age.
A Chicago divorce was granted to a wife on desertion grounds though she had not resided in Illinois. The judge ruled the husband’s residence defined the home, and thus the decree was granted, reflecting a shift toward easier proceedings in Chicago.
Belgium shows strong interest in African affairs by pledging 50 000 dollars to a Congo Free State railroad project. A transport service will be created from the east coast of Africa to the Congo and a west coast rail link is planned. The world watches as Africa may adopt a new era and appearance.
A dramatic Cincinnati murder case unfolds after Dr. E A Jones is killed by his coachman Charley Blythe in Walnut Hills. The suspect hid the body in a manger then in a catch basin before being captured in Madisonville. Blythe confesses claiming self defense, while evidence suggests premeditated robbery.
Cumberland reports blackberry season starting as locals travel to Cambridge Zanesville and Wheeling for visits and business. A wide list of residents and friends, including Ed McKelvey Myrtle Ogier and J H Abbot, appears with farm activity, construction updates, aProhibition convention in Zanesville, and a pension grant for Mrs Katy Joyce. Flooding and hay losses noted west of town with wool sorting in Wheeling.
North Salem reports visiting relatives Mathew Eagleton at W J Speers family. Adam Alexander receives pension and back pay. Roy Hammond preaches two sermons at UP church. M T Mathews awarded fence repair contract at Bell's cemetery. M E church plans ice cream festival August 9 proceeds for family. McCullough Bros start threshing Monday via Wills Creek valley route. Ice cream event at G W Gibbons yields 25 dollars for John Dawson family. J P Carnes assault case against Constable McKim set for hearing next Friday August 2.
Delegates from Coshocton Guernsey Monroe Noble and Tuscarawas held a buoyant Democratic State nominating convention in Cambridge to select a candidate for the State Treasurer. John A Buchanan of Tuscarawas county secured the nomination on the final ballot amid lively debate and party unity.
The ad claims climate strains the body and impure blood. it recommends Ayer's Sarsaparilia as the best safeguard to cleanse the blood and strengthen the system for most people.
A small piece of sulphur placed in a cupboard or drawer drives away ants, providing a simple home pest control tip.
Mrs H Morris of Newark Ark reports incureable consumption before using Dr King’s New Discovery. She says after three bottles she can oversee farm work. Jeane Middlewart of Decatur Ohio credits the medicine with saving her from deadly lung troubles. Free samples at M Hawthorne’s drug store Cambridge Ohio.
The issue features John G Cartoile defending Cleveland's administration and criticizing its spending. Ex Gray Hoadly discusses Australian ballot reforms and campaign expenditure publicity. Bishop Coxe warns aliens threaten national perpetuity, while Ingalls argues liquor license failures and prohibition in Kansas. Dr. Abbot reviews the Massachusetts medical examiner system. The Forum Publishing Co. in New York publishes the volume.
The author Gro. H. Tremere advises on sheep breeds like Southdowns, noting high wool value and hardiness. He stresses high ground over water, proper pasture rotation, avoiding overgrazing, and not pasturing meadows in spring or fall to protect roots and soil moisture. He cites Miller's Knob as an example of soil and grass improvement from sheep droppings.
A local advertisement claims deafness stems from inflamed Eustachian tube mucosa and promises a cure via Hall's Catarrh Cure. It offers 100 dollars for any deafness case caused by catarrh that cannot be cured and invites readers to request free circulars from F. J. Conrady & Co. in Toledo Ohio.
Special train from Marietta to Chippewa Lake departs Aug 15 with round trip fares listed from multiple stations. Arrives Chippewa by 11 30 am and returns at 5 30 pm, allowing six hours at the lake. Agent available on train for tickets at shown rates. Train stops at all stations.
Harvest is nearly over as residents report butter at 10 cents and eggs at 12 cents. Miss Etta Temple visits family. William Young has lung fever under Dr Lane junior care. Dr Wall attended Mrs Isaac McMullen’s illness. prohibition convention reviewed by Rev J T Campbell and J M Carr. Minnie Hawthorn held a birthday dance. festival proceeds reached 17 dollars. eighteen gallons of ice cream sold. Miss Mary Ann Warden’s dog shot near Robert Kirkpatrick’s neighborhood. Nixon Stewart buys numerous yearling cattle at good prices. Josiah Miller plans Paola Kansas trip with Arabian horses in six weeks. Mrs John Smith hosted her husband’s fiftieth birthday supper. Rev J T Campbell led exercises.
Multiple cases with sale confirmations and deeds ordered against defendants. Wim W. Lawrence faces an order of sale in a dispute with John H W Breen. Economy Lumber Co. seeks judgment for $172.72 against Louisa McKim and others, plus $73.44 for John Runnels and J G Brown with an order of sale. Noble County National Bank v Pugh et al yields a confession judgment of $30.38 plus costs. W McFarland pursues sale confirmation in a dispute with M D Robins et al, with deed and distribution ordered.
Cambridge letters remain uncalled for at the post office dated July 27 1889. Persons calling for them should say they are advertised including Mrs I Adams Mrs Mary Anderson Miss Eliza Anderson Col J W Beazell Miss Nancy Boughard Mr O F Chaney J He Garvin Miss Laura Luke H Poulton Will BH Rapson W.H. it MCILYAR P.M.
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