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Newspaper

Cambridge Herald

Location

Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1888

Page

2

Typhoid Rages in Toronto Ohio Epidemic Kills Many

Alarm grows as typhoid fever sweeps Toronto Ohio in epidemic form with numerous deaths. A year passes without definite news from Stanley the African explorer, reviving discussion about his fate. Congressmen McKinley plans Georgia trip to discuss tariff views. US effort to persuade Sioux to sign away reservations fails. Blaine sails for America, with anticipated grand reception in New York.

Toronto Ohio Stanley

Africans lure Chinese workers with new fields abroad

An eastern paper suggests Chinamen may seek better opportunities overseas and notes Africa offers inducements. It states that American workingmen would sanction such a move, reflecting attitudes toward immigration and labor in the era.

Africa America

Ex Governor Porter Declines Indiana Governorship Bid

Ex Governor Porter writes a letter rejecting the Republican nomination for Indiana governor. The move mirrors a second Blaine-esque stance, signaling Porter’s strong hold over public opinion in the state.

Porter Indiana

Patented carpet weaving suit ends with six cent award

In New York Court last week a suit for 30 million dollars for infringement of a carpet weaving patent was decided in favor of the plaintiff after fourteen years, awarding six cents in damages. Jersey farmers plan bugging days to wipe out crop pests by collective insect control ventures.

New York Jersey

Scriptural quotes color political appeal in republican exchange

A Republican exchange urges mass readers citing biblical meanings of Benjamin as the chosen son and Levi as the elect. The piece asserts Democrats will not defy the Scriptures, framing the electoral stance in religious terms.

Benjamin Levi

Democratic Exchange Claims Wool Solution Hinges on Purchases

A Democratic exchange argues that merchants should demand American goods to ensure farmers receive 50 cents per wool, but the conditional word if remains a lingering obstacle.

Burlington Railroad Standoff Persists in Stubborn Impasse

The Burlington railroad dispute remains unresolved after a month with both sides enduring financial strain. Both parties refuse concessions, creating an entrenched, stubborn standstill.

Abolition Decree in Brazil Reads Simple Acts

The decree states Act 1 Slavery in Brazil is abolished Act 2 The enactments to the contrary are revoked This contrasts with typical U.S. legal drafting yet achieves the same outcome via concise wording

Brazil United States

Ohio Republicans to welcome Blaine upon his return

State League officers urge all Republican clubs in Ohio to unite for a large reception next week when Hon. J. G. Blaine returns from Europe. Those planning to attend should leave Columbus next Monday.

Republican Clubs Ohio State League J. G. Blaine Columbus

Presbyterian roots frame 1892 political scene

The current political demonstration leans toward a Presbyterian influence for President Cleveland. Quay of the Republican National Committee Brice of the Democratic Executive Committee are sons of Presbyterian ministers. General Harrison is married to a Presbyterian clergyman's daughter and serves as a deacon in the Presbyterian church.

Cleveland Quay Republican National Committee Brice Democratic Executive Committee Harrison Presbyterian Church

Seashore resorts face declining crowds this season

Seashore summer resort proprietors are discouraged as pleasure port turnout fades yearly, with this season especially dull. If trends continue, these coastal destinations may be retired within a year or two. Inland resorts, in contrast, remain crowded to capacity, signaling a shift in vacation preferences.

White Caps in Indiana Face Backlash After Attacks

The piece reports that the White Caps continue operations in Indiana while reformers plan to retire. Last week two suspected women were whipped nearly to death, and three or four farmers confronted them with loaded shotguns. Three members of the White Caps were seriously wounded as the nocturnal group’s lawless acts risk a broader crackdown.

Indiana

Racial Stock Counts and Historical Line Drawn at 1790

The article notes that at year end last year about 28 million people of foreign descent and 24 million of American descent lived in the country. It explains the 1790 census as a dividing line for social and political organization, used as a convenient anchor since then. It adds that the foreign stock now outnumbers native, after being barely half as large seventeen years earlier.

France Sees Rising Divorce Rates Under New Law

A statistician notes France’s surprise at its new divorce law. In the first year 1,800 divorces were granted, then 4,000 the second year and 4,500 the third. Women request divorce more often than men, and over half of cases lack children. Four divorces occur per thousand marriages nationwide, with Paris at 47 per thousand.

France Paris

Tariff literature floods campaign with massive print runs

A Washington special notes vast use of tariff documents in the coming campaign. President Cleveland's last message leads with 15 million copies, Democrats ordering three-fourths. Scott, Carlisle, Sherman, Fry, McKinley, Reed, Kelley, and Burrows all reported large print runs for tariff speeches. The New York Sun praises iron workers' lockout resolution and peaceful settlement as better than violence, urging gradual, mutual prosperity.

Washington Ohio State Journal Cleveland Scott Carlisle Senator Sherman Senator Fry McKinley Reed Judge Kelley and Burrows Michigan New York Sun West

Wool market firm as demand shifts across regions

Bradstreet's notes wool holders maintain firm views while eastern dealers resist paying inside two cents of asking prices. Activity rises in Ohio Michigan and Montana and St Louis with medium wools in Ohio and Michigan around 30c. Mills buy for current needs not future, and tariff hopes curb price moves. Philadelphia demand improves and sales exceed last year with a 50 percent weekly rise.

New York Bradstreet’s Ohio Michigan Territories Montana St. Louis House of Representatives American Wool Reporter Boston Penn

Weather Crop Bulletin for Week Ended July 28 1888

Washington July 29 The signal office bulletin notes cooler than normal temperatures on the Atlantic coast and near normal in central valleys from Gulf to Lake Superior. Seasonal temps in the South within 2 degrees of normal. Northwest 10 to 18 days late. Rainfall generally below average, with some northern showers. excess rainfall in upper Mississippi and parts of the Gulf States. Crops in corn and wheat regions improved. cotton conditions variable. tobacco and harvesting regions need rain in places.

Washington Signal Office Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lake Superior Dakota Missouri Kansas Nebraska New England Middle Atlantic Arkansas Mississippi Valley Gulf States Middle Atlantic States Lake Missouri Valley Cotton South Atlantic Coast Kentucky Central Northwest Illinois Tennessee South Carolina Alabama Mississippi Michhigan Minnesota Michigan Indiana New Jersey Pennyslvania

Weathered oats crop hit by late wind storms in Stark county

Brady. Elijag Woods is among relatives in Stark county. The oats crop was seriously damaged by the late wind storms. Jas G Linn of Scio visited his parents here a few days last week. Rev I N White of Fairview preached very acceptably at the ME church Sabbat afternoon. Several of the will be teachers are attend ing normal school at Washington, Winchester and Rock Hill.

Elijag Woods Stark County Jas G Linn Scio I N White Fairview Washington Winchester Rock Hill

Gas City and Cambridge Baseball Clash In Eleven Inning Thriller

Quaker City and Cleveland visitors noted as locals discuss a lively game between the Gas City's of Cambridge and the home club. The eleven inning contest ended Browns 8 Gas City's 6 with both teams holding one win. Community observers note active building and gas exploration plans, plus local social visits and a death in the community.

Local Happenings in Claysville and Nearby

Claysville hosts two ice cream shops Mrs Dr Aplin and daughter were in Cambridge Monday. Albert Fleming’s farm sold at assignee’s sale Saturday to Mr Rankin. A sneak thief steals chickens and smoked meat from farmers and ham from homes including Postmaster Pyles. Townfolk attended Byesville festival Saturday night and reported a good time.

Claysville Dr Aplin Cambridge Francis Johnston Barnesville Sherman Wycoff Fletcher Stanley Norwich Albert Hammond Albert G Fleming Rankin

B and O Excursion to Pittsburgh Announced

The B and O announces its third annual excursion to Pittsburgh on Saturday August 1. Trips depart Cambridge at 3:05 am 147 am 205 pm 6:27 pm and 6:45 am. Round trip fare is $3.00. Return tickets valid through August 16. For tickets and sleeping car births contact B and O agents.

B & O RR Pittsburgh Travis Cambridge B& VO

Byesville Notes and Local Incidents

In Byesville, blackberry price is 15 cents per gallon. A Board of Health notice orders cleanup. Mine work remains at half time. A Tri-color festival at Burt's Hall last Thursday drew solid finances. W J Hall fell from a tin roof for D 8 Burt, suffering serious bruises. Jackson township Republicans plan a Morton club next Saturday with speakers from Cambridge. Rev S K Grimes, George Conner, J T Lee and Mrs Rachel Davis were elected delegates from the M KE Sunday School to Cambridge Convention. T S Mercer of Case Mercer Co New Comerstown installed a McKinley hot air engine for the Industrial Publishing Co.

Burt's Hall Burt Jackson Township Cambridge S K Grimes George Conner J T Lee Rachel Davis M KE T S Mercer Case, Mercer & Co New Comerstown McKinley

Stop Over at Deer Park on through tickets

The Passenger Department issues a stop over privilege for first class limited tickets between the East and Cincinnati, St. Louis or Chicago. Travelers may stay at Deer Park Mountain Lake Park or Oakland during the season and resume without extra railroad fare, validated by Deer Park Oakland Hotel clerks or Mountain Lake Park agents.

Passenger Department of B& OR R Co Cincinnati St. Louis Chicago Deer Park Mountain Lake Park Oakland Oakland Hotel

Plums Plentiful and Oats Harvest Completing in Center Township

Center Township reports abundant plums and good oat harvests. C Braden returned to Galagher on Monday. Some local corn fields, if not damaged, may yield 80 to 100 bushels per acre. Miss Kate Patterson visited Washington friends, Miss Minnie Dugan of Cambridge visits, and neighbors note harvest progress.

Braden Galigher Kate Patterson Washington Minnie Dugan Cambridge

Proposal Accepted with Kiss Debate in Washington Critic

In a playful contrast the male voice pleads with emotion to seal the engagement with a kiss while the female replies in business tone that the bid is accepted and no sealed proposal is needed. The exchange, framed as a witty note from the Washington Critic, underscores romantic and pragmatic clashes.

Washington

Conkling career study and historic sketches in August Magazine

The August Magazine of American History opens with Rev. Isaac S. Hartley’s study of Roscoe Conkling, followed by a graphic piece on Philadelphia in 1750 by the editor. It includes Personal Recollections of General Grant, The Conquest of the Mayas, Incidents of Border Life in Ohio, and more, with Washington material and letters. Price $5.00 yearly. Published at 74th Broadway, N Y.

American History Roscoe Conkling Isaac ]S. Hartley Utica Philadelphia General Grant Alice D. le Vlongeon Yucatan Ohio KK. W. B. Canning Trerck Beekman Washington

Norwich Fair Scheduled for August

A Norwich fair is announced for August. The notice lists the event date as August 2994 and flags the community gathering as a local entertainment and market event to attract residents and visitors.

Norwich

Electric Bitters touted as life saving remedy

A Texan county attorney and a Kentucky resident testify that Electric Bitters cured malaria fever jaundice and other ailments. They credit the tonic with saving lives and claim it wards off and cures malaria related diseases and kidney liver and stomach troubles. Sold at Wall & Co's drug store for 50 cents and 1.

Bainbridge Munday County Atty Clay Co Wall & Co

Abundant Potato Prospects and Local News At McConnel’s Grove

Potatoes look promising for harvest as residents in Winchester and nearby towns host visits and gatherings. Mrs Bonnell, widow of IN Bonnell, dies of consumption. funeral held at the Simeon Bonnell home with burial in Baptist cemetery. Five September weddings expected locally. a gas region festival near John McCullough farm attracted about 500 attendees. parents urged to supervise children around McConnell’s pond. Rev NB Stewart to speak on war reminiscences at McConnell’s grove festival on August 16.

A Hixson Winchester Frank Cunningham Laura Hixon W Hixenbaugh Galigher SS Carnes Cambridge McConnell's Grove NB Stewart Simeon Bonnell Baptist

Cumberland Echoes Quiet Social Notes

A fine girl baby arrived at J F Allison's last Thursday. George Boughten of Caldwell spent part of last week in town. Miss Shoddie Shull of Beaver Dam visits Persie Stevens. Miss Lute Stranathan of Kansas visits her uncle W Stranathan. Will Elster summers with grandfather Rev Siegfried. Mrs Draper and granddaughter of Warren Ohio visit Mrs W A Reedle. Harry Trueman of Bridgeport visited last Sunday with his brother and friends. Young people gathered at Harry Crawford’s at Rix Mills Thursday. Presbyterian church improved by painting and papering. Mrs Scott and daughter Auras of Pittsburgh, guests of Mrs H B Zoller, returned home last Monday. Emma Zoller accompanied them.

J F Allison George Boughten Caldwell Shoddie Shull Beaver Dam Persie Stevens Lute Stranathan Kansas W Stranathan Will Elster Siegfried Draper Warren Ohio W A Reedle Harry Trueman Bridgeport Harry Crawford Rix Mills Presbyterian Church Scott Auras Pittsburgh H B Zoller Emma Zoller

Local Notes and Obituaries From Byesville Area

Chas Bay convalescent. Measles in the family of Christpher Fultz. Wm Bratton Sylvester and Sandy Owens home from Sherrodsville. J H Burnsworth to teach winter school in his eighth term. Mr Sprinkler of Indiana lectured at Otterbein church on life and imprisonment. Michael Sullivan injured by timber failure uses crutches. Milton Slay died aged 16 after four weeks measles. buried Byesville cemetery. Rena Stiles died of cholera infantum. funeral at Baptist church. Three Stile family deaths in three months. Moses Sarchet and wife visited Oldhham's station. Grant Slentz from Bridgeport visited. Mr Bay of Coshocton home over Sabbath. Mr Kackley of Point Pleasant visited Bay family. Miss Jennie Petticrew vacationing at Pittsburg and Mansfield.

Chas Bay Christopher Fultz Wm Bratton Sylvester Sandy Owens Sherrodsville J H Burnsworth Mr Sprinkler Indiana Otterbein Church Michael Sullivan Milton Slay Byesville Rena Lee Stiles Baptist Church Rey Whittaker Mr Stile Moses Sarchet Oldhham's Station Grant Slentz Bridgeport Mr Bay Coshocton Mr Kackley Point Pleasant Mrs Bay Jennie Petticrew Pittsburg Mansfield

Local Social Notes and Farm Harvest Update

Mrs Bell of near town has been very sick for several days. Charlie Stockdale is the guest of friends at Newcomerstown. There was a social at James Rinehart's last Saturday night. Miss Luella Stockdale visits Freeport this week. Hay harvest is over with a light crop. Miss Mary Boyd of Quaker City visited Dr Coen's last week. Jonathan Rose took in considerable woo s here last Thursday and Friday. H M Dagan and William Toonehill began a normal school here on Monday. All who wish to prepare for teaching would do well to attend this school.

Four Leaf Clover Dream Turns To Dolly Disaster

In a Detroit Free Press poem a country farmer daughter seeks a four leaf clover and vows to marry the first suitor she meets. She admires a neighbor’s handsome son but discovers the hired man approaching, provoking a puzzled, angered reaction.

Detroit Free Press

Swift’s Specific touted as cure in 1888 testimonial letter

A Waco Texas letter praises Swift’s Specific for female debility and nervous prostration. It claims a recovering patient rose from 81 to 151 pounds after four bottles. Additional testimonials praise Swift’s Specific as best tonic and mention a treatise on blood and skin diseases mailed free from Swift’s Specific Co. in Atlanta.

Avarurn Marie Swift LaNoo J. Hackett

Merchant Brings Large Fall and Winter Stock to View

A dealer announces a sizable stock of fall and winter goods newly received and available for inspection at his location, inviting customers to stop by and view the merchandise.

Real Estate Ad Promotes Florida Lands for Sale and Exchange

J Cc Carver real estate agent offers 5 000 000 acres of prime Florida land with special inducements for actual settlers and title guaranteed. Maps and full information available at the office. Also lists lands for sale or exchange in Ohio Kentucky Kansas and Cambridge area including timber land farms and buildings and a portable saw mill.

Florida Guernsey Harrison Pike Morrow Licking Hocking Counties Ohio Kentucky Kansas Cambridge Ailidress J.C. Carver

The Only Accident At The Farm Market

A farmer at the market recounts a string of near misses none of which harmed his community. The only incident noted involved a city visitor who fell asleep in an orchard and was relieved when a calf chewed all the hair from his head.

Detroit

Storewide sale cuts prices on hosiery and decor

A bona fide sale advertises deeply reduced prices on hosiery gloves corsets underwear and all store goods with wallpaper offered at about half price. The note invites customers to visit during the sale promising satisfaction and no regrets.

Indian Camp Local News and Social Updates

W H Clark buys a new buggy and blackberries sell for 10c per gallon. Dr Chapman and wife visit friends at Bakersville. Joseph Mehaffey of Creighton builds a new house. MFE church will hold preaching at 2:30 next Sabbath. Miss Maggie Ankrum hosts cousins from Licking county. Mrs Anna Campbell of Mead Center Kansas visits near Hopewell. Rev John Baker aged 75 preached two sermons last Sabbath and met former schoolmates.

W H Clark Dr Chapman Bakersville Joseph Mehaffey Creighton MFE Maggie Ankrum Licking County Anna Campbell Mead Center Kansas Friends Hopewell John Baker

Forum for August offers diverse essays on governance and society

The August issue surveys British and American government checks, asks if humanity must starve, and features Charcot on brain topography. It includes letters to freedmen, views on railroad pooling, funeral customs, Utah Mormonism, public school teaching, theology on faith healing, longevity costs, and marks the fifth Forum volume from New York.

James M. Love Iowa U.S Love Edward Atkinson Charcot Geo. W. Cable W D Kelley Ways and Means George R. Blanchard National Traffic Association John Snyder St. Louis Utah Charles W. Penrose 8. E. Warren Leonard W. Bacon Felix L. Oswald Forum The Forum Publishing Co Fifth Avenue N. Y

New two story six room house for sale in Carson's Addition

Cambridge Ohio real estate listing describes a well finished two story six room house in Carson's Addition with out houses and a water well. For inquiries contact M. L. Campbell in Cambridge. June 23 tf.

B O Excursions Announce August Special Rates

The B O RR and Colum bus and Cincinnati Midland R R announce round trip excursion rates for Burrs Mills Camp Meeting August 19 27 Knox County Fair Mt Vernon Muskingum County Fair Zanesville and Wheeling Exposition with one fare or fare and a third from Newark and other stations. Special trains Sundays August 19 and 26. Sandusky to Sandusky Point tickets July 22 onward at very low rates valid only on sale day.

Burr's Mills Mt Vernon Newark Independence Toledo Sandusky Mansfield Attica Zanesville Ohio Cambridge Wheeling W. Va Moundsville Camp Meeting Sam Jones Sam Small Sandusky and Cedar Point Columbus

Saleratus Foot Bath Promises Quick Relief for Feet

A saleratus foot bath is described as highly refreshing for tired walkers and elderly people unable to exercise much. It advises adding a small amount of saleratus to a foot-tub to ease skin irritation, rash, and burning almost immediately.

Bucklen's Arnica Salve Adverts 1834

An 1834 advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and claims it cures piles or no pay. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded with a price of 25 cents per box sold by Lb. Wall & Co.

Lb. Wall & Co

Beware cheap imitations of Dr. King's New Discovery

Do not fall for dealers offering cheaper cough cold and consumption cures. Insist on Dr. King's New Discovery guaranteed to relieve throat lung and chest affections. Trial bottles free at Wall & Co's drug store. Large bottles priced at $1.

Dr. King Wall & Co

Printing Quirk Delays Letters In Rocky Mountain Cyclone

The Rocky Mountain Cyclone laments missing letters in its latest edition. editors explain type phon der supplier failed to provide ep hs or cays and vow to publish once the missing letters arrive. They warn readers to expect continued spacing errors until supplies resume.

Uncalled Letters At Cambridge Post Office July 30 1888

List of uncalled for letters at the Cambridge Ontario post office includes Benj Bell Jake Clisy Chas Watewnet Mack Moore Miss Jonnie McGreeger Charles Wil Mr James II Cox Chas Campbells Sanford Kerr John McConnell George Shaw and others advertised for pickup in Cambridge Ontario.

Cambridge Onto Benj Bell Jake Clisy Chas Watewnet Mack Moore Jonnie McGreeger Charles Wil Mr James II Cox Chas Campbells Sanford Kerr John McConnell George Shaw wePse

Castoria Nostalgia Echoes Through Generations

A vintage advertising line traces Castoria’s presence from baby to grandmother, noting how the remedy accompanied a family through childhood illness, adolescence, motherhood, and caregiving, emphasizing continuity of trust in a familiar product.

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