Sunflower myth and town notes from Cambridge 1885
The Cambridge Herald reports various items from August 6 1885 including a closed Gem Candy Kitchen and ongoing local concerns. Notes mention Scarlet fever in Barnesville and a proposed Guernsey county bee organization, a new money order office in Quaker City, moving of J M McGill’s drug store, and infrastructure like Carson bridge abutments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnesville
Quaker City
W. R. Grubbs
Danford
J.M. McGill
Adams Building
Carson Bridge
Cumberland
Susan Arnold
Guernsey
Social notes from Guernsey county and nearby towns
Many locals travel for visits and family weeks across Ohio, West Virginia, Iowa, Missouri, and Pennsylvania. Names include Miss Cater Kansas, Miss Gertie Veitch New Comerstown, Miss Lila Tingle Wheeling, I A Tannehill, Barnesville friends Ana McCoy, Grace McFarland, John Orme, M D Robins, Elijah Ferbrache, C L Blackburn, Wesley Hilliard, Coulson Callan, Mrs J T Scott, Mrs S J McMahon, Sadie Wharton, Anna Harris, Lida Savage, P T Suitt, Will Rainey, Charley Morehead, W W Elliott, W S Heade, Henderson Hawthorne, Prof E Burgess, Ki W Mathews, J W White, Judge Campbell, Daniel Johnson, Madison Duffy, Celestia Riddle, T C Stanley, Rev Dr McCleary, Miss Jennie Woods, Miss Mattie Gore, J P Brown, W R Sprague, T G Kerr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Elijah Ferbrache
Missouri
C. L. Blackburn
Toledo
Wesley Hilliard
Quaker City
Hickory Hill
Coulson Callan
Eyesville
Woodsfield
Ohio
J. T. Scott
Dickinson
Dakota
Wheeling
J. McMahon
Sadie Wharton
Noble County
Anna Harris
East Liverpool
Lida Savage
Moorefield
Harrison County
P. T. Suitt
Will Rainey
Charley Morehead
Putin Bay
W. W. Elliott
Batesville
Cambridge
W. S Heade
New Philadelphia
Henderson Hawthorne
Washington County
E. Burgess
Perry
Fairfield
Ki. W. Mathews
Columbus
T. C. Stanley
Roscoe
Coshocton County
McCleary
Pittsburgh
Wm. Norris
Danford
Richard Angus
Kimbolton
D. A. Frame
Latters
Texas
D. D. Taylor
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Guernsey County
U. P
Jennie Woods
Mattie Gore
Caldwell
Pension Agent Bargar Begins July Pension Payment
The department has placed funds to his credit and Pension Agent Bargar is issuing the July pension payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bargar
Lightning Kills 14 Year Old Miss Mary Marlatt in Knox Township
Miss Mary Marlatt aged 14 daughter of Josephus Marlatt of Knox township was killed by lightning while gathering apples with two sisters in an orchard last Saturday. The bolt struck as she half climbed a tree, igniting clothing and causing severe burns. an older sister fell insensible from the shock but recovered after treatment, while the younger sister on the ground escaped injury. The tragedy casts gloom over the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Josephus Marlatt
Knox Township
Faithful Tent No 92 Formed by Rechabites at Hutchison Block
An Independent Order of Rechabites lodge named Faithful Tent No 92 was organized at this place with thirteen members. G J Miller and Wm Johnson of Zanesville Excelsior Tent assisted in the formation. Officers installed include Samuel Williams Shepherd and others including H G McGrath CR and Paul Williams Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle Hall
Hutchison
G. J Miller
Wm. Johnson
Zanesville
J L Williams
Whissel
Paul Williams
T Williams
DC Ford
T Vance
William Groves
J C Harding
Lewis Prettyman
Probate Court Actions and Notices Summary
Probate court issues letters testamentary and administration for multiple estates. Final accounts for guardians and executors filed or continued. Sale bills and deeds placed on record or confirmed. Marriage licenses issued to four couples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Stephens
Guardian
Rebecca Mackey
H. ©. Ferguson
J. R. Barr
N. J. Hutchison
Samuel Black
Horace Gillett
G. W. Allender
Angeline Allender
Samuel Boswell
Adm
T. M. Brill
Ann Decker
John Decker
Dee'd
Wim. Stranathan
H. D. Bartlett
Samuel Prettyman
Phebe Waller
Sanford Casterline
Annie Crambler
Alonzo Wilson
Emma Crapper
W.A. Baker
Eldora N. Cornelius
Descriptive Storm Visits Quaker City and Area
Jas Lochary and spouse of Quaker City travel visiting here. A destructive storm swept the neighborhood Saturday. No teacher yet hired for the winter term at North Star. Friends and neighbors of Mrs Anna Parsons Valley township hosted a birthday surprise last Monday week. An Iowa paper reports the death of Mrs Elizabeth McKinley, former Cumberland Ohio resident who moved to Iowa years ago. She suffered paralysis since October 1881 and endured nearly four years of illness. A Christian in youth, funeral conducted by Rev Garrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas Lochary
Quaker City
North Star
Anna Parsons
Valley Township
Iowa
Elizabeth McKinley
Cumberland
Ohio
Christian Church
Rey Garrison
MJ Conner
Hiramsburg
JK Johnson
Pt Pleasant
Ezra
Ed Burkheimer
Wm Lee Jane
JT Morrison
Grant Bros
DS Burt
Lizzie Wilson
Senecaville
Belle Wilson
Joseph Oliver
Center
SW Conner
Chaseville
Arthur Love
Burt’s Hall
GJ Miller
Zanesville
I O of R
Town honors fallen leader with citywide procession
Soldiers and citizens are asked to join a procession immediately after the Post. Businessmen should close from 2 to 4 p.m. and residents drape houses in respect. W. M. Farrar chairs the arrangements committee with C. W. Dunifer as secretary.
Memorial speeches for General Grant in Cumberland
In Cumberland on Saturday August 8 a memorial program is planned at the town hall. All business is to be suspended and residences will be draped in mourning while speeches and music honor General Grant. Citizens urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. C. Farsquhar
Cumberland
Cambridge
New Concord
S. O. O. F. Lodge
Pt. Pleasant
Senecaville
Cambridge Lodge
Grant
Oats Cut and Flour War Boosts Local Trade
Oats are harvested and stored as threshing machines visit for their annual rounds. Thomas Hyde processes railroad ties on his south town land. A flour price of $5.00 per barrel or $1.25 per sack is noted as merchants report good Saturday trade. Local projects include houses being built by Dugan, Amstot, and Gary. Miss Lillie B Clark returns from Cincinnati. the Grant monument fund via Western Union and S B Lawrence. a greenish worm appears in oats and grass but causes little damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Hyde
Lillie B Clark
Cincinnati
Barnes & Mason
Wi Tracy
John
Samuel Dugan
JS Amstot
Isaac Dickens
Center Township
Smith
James Gary
David Dugan
Rose
R H Henry
R M Hall
Quaker City
Western Union Telegraph Company
S B Lawrence
Grant Monument
Quaker City and Salesville Social Notes Mention Local Events
Quaker City hosts talks of a band and baseball plans as rains aid crops. T Stroup visits from Martins Ferry. Huele and Faulkner’s block receive new paint. glass factory to resume soon. Nora Clary dies at 19 from dropsy. funeral at Christian church led by Rev Willison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quaker City
Salesville
T Stroup
Martin’s Ferry
Huele & Faulkner
Walking Skeleton Recovered After New Discovery Cure
Mr FE Springer of Mechanicsburg Pa describes severe lung fever and abscess. He used a free trial of Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption, then bought a dollar bottle and after three bottles recovered to health gaining 48 pounds. Call CL Wall & Co for a free trial bottle. Large bottles $1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE Springer
Mechanicsburg
Dr King
CL Wall & Co
Lightning claim shocks local area as man dies
In Pt Pleasant last Saturday, John Lafollet and his son in law Wm Moore were berry picking on John Cochran’s farm when storm clouds gathered. Moore was struck by lightning and died under a tree. He was 25, leaving a wife and three children. The top of the tree splintered, and his shoes ripped open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm Lydick
Quaker City
Lutheran Church
M E
Fisher
C Flanagan
Samuel Jackson
John Lafollet
Wm Moore
Hartford
John Cochran
Lafollet
Cochran
Moore
Mr Moore
Local notes and events in town and county
The black bug is making inroads on the late potatoes Wm Duff and Wm Stewart spent Sunday with OS Bell. Miss Hattie B Scott of Cambridge is visiting here. A baseball club has been organized here and a game arranged for Saturday. Jno Stewart killed four viper snakes one day last week.
Local Notes and Births Prompt Social Visits
W H F Lenfesty visited last week and W M Adair returned home from Lebanon. Dr Lyne and wife visited Freeport. A son Benton Wirich born Aug 2 to Mr and Mrs P M Adair. Bridgewater visitors and a GAR post organizing Aug 12 with Kimbolton Post attendance. Lulu Shultz, six, died Friday after a week of flux.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr Lyne
Freeport
P M Adair
Benton Wirich
Bridgewater
Gar’s
Kimbolton
Lulu
Geo Shultz
Dr Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup Promotion
Wild Cherry and Tar relief for throat and lung ailments with Doctor Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup. Simple remedies accompany the product priced at 50 cents and one dollar, with free samples offered. Sold by J. M. McGill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bosanko
J. M. McGill
North Salem Notes On Weather And Local People
North Salem reports five good rains in fifteen days and corn in peak condition for this time. J P McKee plans to move back. Mrs L Lake suffers heart disease but is better now. Chas Barton stilling pennyroyal oil for Ogier druggist in Cambridge. Kimbolton concerns: merchants cause unease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs L Lake
Chas Barton
Ogier
Cambridge
Kimbolton
Bucklen Arnica Salve for Skin Ailments 25 Cents a Box
The advertisement promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a universal remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded and notes a price of 25 cents per box sold by C L Wall & Co. feb 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Wall & Co
Bonnell Returns from California amid Local News
Clio era notes L Bonnell back from California while measles rage in Dist 2 and 3. Duncan Bonnell seen about. J Baird starts work on new house. EC Bennett sold his saloon in Dennison and returned home. Jefferson township reports lighter hay crop. Robi Speers dies after paralysis last Friday. funeral held at McCleary cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EC Bennett
Dennison
Jefferson Township
Robi Speers
McCleary Cemetery
Not a Single Gray Hair in Head at Fifty and a Day
Mrs J C of San Francisco claims no gray hair at fifty and a day after using Parker's Balsam from New York. She says the product restores color, isn’t a dye or greasy, and is a reliable 50 cent dressing. July 23-6t
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Parker
New York
Cambridge Market corrected weekly listing
Corrected weekly prices and items from Cambridge Market include meal bushel and eggs dozen, butter fresh, chickens and hams by the dozen or weight, new potatoes, rags and paper, red clover and various seeds such as blue grass and timothy, plus alfalfa and alsyke clover seeds. Prices are indicated for butter, sorghum, honey, salts, tallow, feathers, and peat with other seed entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C R. W. Lixpsty
Mammoth
Dr Bo sanko's Cough and Liver Syrup Promoted
Hard times advice urges frugal households to buy Dr Bo sanko's Cough and Liver Syrup to curb coughs and chest pains. Claims instant relief and night cure for cough consumption and chest pain. Priced 50 cents and 1 dollar. samples free. sold by J. M. McGill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bosanko
J. M. McGill
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Ig E
Pape Hangines, Borders
Ogier's Drug Store
The
Cambridge Herald
Cambridge Woman’s Relief Corps
Monroe County
McConnelsville
Geo. Johnston
Taylor
Neuhart
West Cambridge
Bellaire B.& O
Dalzell
New Concord Enterprise
Robert Reed
Scott’s Mines
T.C. Marsh
Minneapolis
S. Thalheimer
Peter Reasoner
Peter Tillman
Hiram Gibson
Canal Dover
Uhrichsville
Anna Craft
George Stewart
Oskaloosa
Kersey’s
Mill Street
Court House
J. L. Reed
West Alexander, Pa
Barnesville Presbyterian Church
Baltimore
T. H. Armstrong
B. & O. Railroad Company
M.E. Church
Andrew Huffman
John Gallahan
Thalheimer
Thalheimer’s
W. R. Scott
Washington
Otterbern Chapel
Nellie Springer
Mercer
the Building Association
Marsh & Dennis
W. R. Sprague
Charles Urban
Birtie
Willie Jenkins
Muskingum River
Foster
Lydick & Son
Barnesville Road
Bryant
T. G. Haynes
Haynes
Cosgrave & Harper
Margaret Foster
Liberty Township
J.T. Campbell
N. B. Wharton
Cleveland
Northwest
Gazette
Belmont County
St. Clairsville
Bellaire
Young Men’s Christian Association
Lake Erie
Port Huron
Coshocton
Cleveland & Canton
Hamilton Bell
Bear den Park
Francis Murphy
Newcomerstown
Robert Miller
Lula
Daniel Bishard
Jackson Township
Cambridge Baptist Cemetery
C. C. Erwin
Sol. Hutton
Byesville
John Britton
Elmer Adair
Wm. Smith
Elmer
W. A. Chalfant
Caldwell Republican
Cambridge Association
Wills Creek
Association
K. Gooper
Hammond Opera Hall
Nancy Pollock
West of Town
Athens
J. C
Wm. Pollock
Frank Motte
Lawrence
Joseph Simpson
John Early
David Satcher
W. R. Harper
Allegheny Theological Seminary
D. A. McClenahan
County
Macksburgh
Philipsburg
Adam Lepage
Wm. Bernard
Fairview
Frederick County
Maryland
Londonderry
Lee
New Cemetery
Wm. Todd
Morristown
Starkey
Woodward
Barnesville Enterprise
McKee
Sharon
Hanlon
Madison Block
Cambridge, O
Roche
Chase Chandler
Chemical Department
School of Mines
Columbia College
E.& H.T. Anthony & Co., Mfrs
Broadway
New York City
Mishler
J.P. Brown
Chariton
Dayton
T. G. Kerr
Maud 8
Daisy
Probate Court
L. P. Hosick
Japar
Edward Carpenter
W. A. Carpenter
Blue Bell
PARK
Cambridge Post
Grove
Farrar
McFarland
America
J. W. Campbell
Committee On
Bushfield
Col. Rainey
Anderson
Mills
Milligan
Jennings
D.D. Taylor
J. O. Grimes
Esq
W. K. Gooders
Capt. Ferguson
Wm. Lawrence
Benediction
R. P. Clark
W. M. Farrar
C. W. Dunifer
Geo. McEndree
WM. Fulton
Hawthorne
Alice Lydick
Lizzie Spaid
Fair Street
Robi Boyd
W_H Dunham
G J Foreacre
B& O
Nora Clary
Rey Willison
Geo Hutton
Friedman
Winchester
North Salem
J P McKee
Bucklen
Cambridge Market
Cilyar
Sever LO
Renee
A. B. Leonard, D. D
Prohibition
Evans Thompson
Nood Salarie Uy
James E. Whitney
Nurseryman
Rochester
N. Y
Ailor—A.kerser
Barney’s Block
Cambrague
W.T. Young
W. T. Berry
John McBurney
Hiram C. Ferguson
James R. Barr
N.J. Hutchinson
Ross W. Anderson
Muskingum
College
F. M. Spencer
William A. Jones
Dillon
Territory
Montana
William L. F. Stewart
Joseph Stewart
Theudas
Theudas Jones
Lf.stewart
Steele & Rosemond
Liberty
David Larcher
T. T. Richard
West Main Street
D. T. Latcher
Oldham’s
Peter Schaser
HALL
J.M McGill’s
Mackinac
Palace Steamers
Detroit
Detroit & Cleveland Steam Nav. Co. Co
D. Whitcomb
Mich
T. C. Clark
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