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Newspaper

Cambridge Herald

Location

Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1888

Page

2

Cambridge Herald Publication Notice

The Cambridge Herald header and editor details indicate newspaper branding and postal classification as second class mail matter in Cambridge Ohio.

Cambridge

Lybarger Nominated for Congress at West District Rally

The Coshocton man E L Lybarger was nominated for Congress by acclamation at the Republican Convention in the neighboring district. London reports 90 621 paupers among 3 815 000 inhabitants on July 1 with the figure excluding insane and vagrants. Statutes allow township trustees to spend up to 50 dollars to provide watering and drinking places for animals on public highways.

E. L. Lybarger Coshocton Congress London England

Eloping West Virginia Couple Walk Fifty Miles to Wed

A West Virginia couple eloped and walked fifty miles to marriage. Upon returning home they were forgiven, a remark noting Ohio has no similar tale of romance.

West Virginia Ohio

Senate Republicans Promise Tariff Bill Within Ten Days

The Republicans in the Senate have delayed presenting a tariff bill to amend the Mills bill but assure it will be completed within ten days as the nation awaits action.

Senate

Telegraphic Derby Telegram Flies to Australia in Record Time

A telegraphic account of a Derby in England reached Australia in one hour and four minutes, illustrating the speed of modern news transmission across the globe.

Derby England Australia

Terrible Electric Storms Lash Ohio Valley

Severe electrical storms sweep the lower Ohio valley causing widespread fear and fatalities. Property damage and losses mount as the season marks a historically harsh period for natural elements.

Ohio Valley

Reward for runaway boy sparks slavery claim debate

A New York man offers a hundred dollar reward for a runaway boy claiming the youth left his employ without cause and is bound by law until age twenty one. He warns others not to hire or harbor him, stating he will prosecute. The note suggests remnants of slavery disputes in the country.

New York

John Robinson Passes at Cincinnati Showman of Long Career

John Robinson aged millionaire showman died in Cincinnati last Saturday at over four score years. He spent more than fifty years in show business and amassed immense wealth. His name was widely known and he was generous to the poor despite not being a devout Christian.

John Robinson Cincinnati Ocean

Constitutional New Jersey Law Put To Test In State

The New Jersey High License and Local Option law is deemed constitutional and seen by some as boosting Republicans by drawing Prohibitionists back. Democrats deny this claim. Connecticut is similarly described as a close state where neither party can claim certainty.

New Jersey Connecticut State of Florida

Controversy over Italian labor influx fuels unrest

The piece notes contractors importing cheap Italian labor and workers resisting, leading to riots when both groups work together. Riots grow more frequent, signaling a threat to social order and a need for remedies to curb these wholesale imports.

Republicans pledge three month spirit ban if a Republican wins

The temperance movement begins with Republican leaders vowing not to drink alcohol until a Republican president is elected. The vow is viewed as faith uncertain in elections, but if universal it could mean a three month prohibition.

German professor’s fiery Findlay claim debunked

A circulating sensational tale claims a Heidelberg University geology professor has found Findlay Ohio sits on a burning lake of fire. Readers dismiss the claim, noting the area’s natural gas presence explains the rumor and skepticism persists.

Findlay Ohio Heidelberg University Germany

Agitation Over Cow Slaughter Affects Soldiers Feed

In India a movement denounces cow slaughter for soldier rations. It claims over 123000 cows yearly feed soldiers while Hindus mainly live on rice vegetables and milk. Even the poorest lose access to milk and infants suffer as mothers fail to nurse due to milk shortages, causing thousands of child deaths annually.

India

General Phil Sheridan Dies at Nonquitt Mass

The gallant commander Phil Sheridan died suddenly at Nonquitt Massachusetts Sunday night from heart failure. He had been improving, but a severe attack struck at 9:30 PM with death at 10:20 PM. Sheridan was beloved nationwide and rose from humble origins to become a leading military chief of his era.

Phil Sheridan Nonquitt Mass

W C T U Membership Grows in United States

The W. C. T. U. in the United States reports a twelve year history with 256000 members. Ohio hosts 450 organizations in the movement.

United States Ohio

Railway ticket reform proposed by Commercial travellers

The Commercial traveller group seeks two cent per mile tickets of 5 000 miles valid on all tracks, improving convenience without rail profit loss. They propose affixing a photo and full description to each ticket with association guarantees to expel misusers and prevent transfer. Action likely follows from the source.

United States

Austro Austrian Scientists Sail to Spitzbergen for Polar Cruise

About thirty Austrian scientists plan a summer voyage by Norwegian yacht to Spitzbergen Greenland and Iceland. They aim to reach 80 north latitude to view the Polar ice cap from Spitzbergen's north coast and later publish a book detailing their scientific findings.

Austria North Pole Spitzbergen Greenland Iceland Jan Mayen Dr. Hayes Lord Dufferin

Notorious criminal Blinky Morgan executed in Ohio Penitentiary

Charles alias Blinky Morgan, a feared criminal, was executed at Ohio Penitentiary at 1 a m last Friday. He was condemned for the murder on a Ravenna railroad train of Detective Hulligan amid a plot to lure a suspect to Cleveland. In a posthumous letter to the Warden he denied the crime, and his final words were a whispered goodbye to Nellie Lowry. The rope failed to hold properly, yielding a slow strangulation, and the case marks Morgan as a lifelong thief with a violent record.

Charles Blinky Morgan Ohio Hulligan Ravenna McMunn Cleveland Nellie Nellie Lowry

Wool Market Shows Improvement Across Regions

Bradstreet reports widespread gains with country prices firm and eastern buyers increasing activity. Ohio clips hold around 26 to 30 cents, Michigan steady, demand shifting toward fine wool while medium wool expected to decline. London and Boston show softer and cautious trading. carpet stock quiet. Philadelphia dealers reluctant to pay advances.

Bradstreet Ohio Michigan Antwerp Cable London Boston Texas Penn Ohio Delaine Philadelphia

Local Harvest Ends as Neighborhood Completes Bountiful Season

Farmers finish harvesting in the area as R P Bell travels east to stock his store. Clark and Sven Hixson build a residence for Thomas McBride while Cern displays promising crops. Apples sell 30 to 40 cents a bushel amid ample market supply. A union Sabbath school picnic is set for the 17th with a night festival. Republicans plan a Harrison and Morton club meeting Thursday with several Cambridge speakers attending.

R P Bell Clark Sven Hixson Thomas McBride Cern Harrison and Morton Cam Bridge

Dr Kings New Discovery Endorsed for Consumption Cures

Mr N H Frohrichstein of Mobile Alabama praises Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption after severe bronchitis and catarrh. He claims instant relief and a complete cure, noting prior failures with other remedies. He also recommends Electric Bitters and Dr Kings New Life Pills. Trial bottles at C L Wall & Co drug store.

N. H. Frohrichstein Mobile Ala Dr. King C. L. Wall & Co

Niagara Falls and Return Excursion Announcement

The C and M line offers a grand cheap excursion August 29 from all stations to Niagara Falls Toronto Alexandria Bay and return at low rates. Tickets valid for a stop at Chautauqua and return through September 7. Train features elegant day coaches Pullman cars drawing room and sleeping cars. Watch papers for exact train times and fare details.

Niagara Falls Toronto Alexandria Bay Chatauqua

National Encampment Organizes Survivors Division in St Louis

The GA R at St Louis formed the permanent association of the old Second division, Fourth corps and invited all honorably discharged members to join. The second annual meeting will be in Columbus Ohio September 11 12 13 during the national encampment with meetings at the county court house. Officers include President John T Raper and Secretary J S Adair with numerous vice presidents and regimental representatives. A badge of the division is urged for recognition.

GAR St Louis Fourth Corps Columbus Ohio County Court House Judge Pugh’s Sheridan Newton Elliott Missouri Wisconsin Illinois Indiana Kentucky John T Raper Chilicothe J S Adair McConnelhville P M Ogan JW Benjamin Marshall L O Colburn Loami Ills W H Lamb Tuscola L P Inmanuel Worthington FW Mead Elgin Ohio Battery Thos Watkins Ind L W Lee Lothrop W H Mills Eskridge Kaw Samuel Underhill Tenica McCune Dresden Oho J J Finney Richmond Land Fred A Blume Highland Lils Samuel Mall Springfield Kan Captain Loyal Louisville J A Combs Mulberry Grove Pratt Concordia Kand Henry P Fisher Milwaukee Graud Army

Weather and Social Notes From Claysville Parish

Rain relief brings a damp week in Claysville as Emma Burris suffers a severe cold and sore throat. Sedma Stone returns from Cambridge while the Colored camp meeting falters due to rain. N E Galloway and wife visit Dr Mawes' family in town. Nettie Matson returns home with her young niece Daisy after a короткая visit.

Emma Burris Sedma Stone Cambridge N E Galloway Byesville

Swift's Specific Credited For Orphans Health

Rev L B Payne superintendent of the Methodist Orphan Home in Macon Georgia reports marked health gains from using Swift's Specific. He cites hereditary scrofula cases cured and fewer erysipelas episodes among children and even long standing skin rashes cleared. The firm offers a free treatise on blood and skin diseases.

L. B. Payne Methodist Orphan Home Macor Swift

Wonderful Cures Advertising Dr King’s New Discovery

Rome Georgia wholesale and retail druggists Hoyt Co claim four years of strong sales for Dr King’s New Discovery and Electric Bitters and Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. They report several cures of consumption in the city using these medicines and guarantee them. Sold by Wall & Co.

W. D. Hoyt & Co Rome Dr. King Bucklen Wall & Co

Experiments On Grapevine Mildew Treatments Reported

The Ohio Farmer notes the Department of Agriculture special report on last year’s experiments with downy mildew and black rot in grape vines. Six remedies were tested including Bordeaux mixture, blue water, copper solutions, sulphatine, and David's powder. results varied by state, Bordeaux and copper solutions show promise while black rot remained stubborn. Instructions detail copper sulfate solutions, blue water mix, and Bordeaux preparation, advising readying mixtures days before use and sourcing David's powder and sulphatine.

Department of Agriculture Department Gironde Bordeaux David France Ahce

B. & O. Excursion to Pittsburgh Scheduled

The B and O railroad announces its third annual excursion to Pittsburgh on Saturday August 11. Trains depart Cambridge at 3 08 am 1 47 am 4m 2 06 pm 6 27 am and 6 48 am. The fare covers the round trip with tickets valid until August 15 inclusive. For tickets and sleeping car births contact B and O agents.

Pittsburgh B & O RR Travis Cambridge B&o

Nonsense Snippets and Moral Tales From Old Newspapers

A collage of quips and brief anecdotes illustrates humorous lines about manners, townsfolk, and daily life. The fragments touch on famous reformers, jurists, poets, a private schoolboy, and a highwayman of the times, conveying a flavor of everyday wit and regional voices.

Local Endorsement for Dr H Russell Burner Care

Ipirk Calvert and Joan W Cavern praise Dr H Russell Burner for years of treated lung disease and urge others to seek his care. They note a rival campaign to deter patients and announce Burner with two eminent surgeons will visit Park Hotel on September 3 and 4.

H. Russell Burner Park Hotel

Dr H Russell Burner Draws Record Patient Volumes

The Ohio Reform Sanitarium physician H Russell Burner attracts large crowds from adjoining counties as patients travel long distances for his noted cures. His growing reputation makes appointment days bustling with country visitors and town residents alike.

H. Russell Burner Ohio Reform Sanitarium

Notable Names List Shoots Through Local Notices

John Kelley W oD Beeks John Kerney Eugene Cury Win M Groves Harry G Scott Miss Monltant appear in a readable local notices fragment detailing individuals tied to community events. The text preserves names and roles but lacks full context or actions for a complete item.

John Kelley W Od Beeks John Kerney Eugene Cury Win M Groves Harry G Scott Miss Monltant

The Best Salve for All Skin Ailments

An 1880s style advertisement touts a salve that cures cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores and more with guaranteed satisfaction or money back. It sells for 25 cents a box through Wall & Co in Illinois.

Wall & Co

Storewide sale cuts prices on hosiery and decor

A bold retail notice promises lower prices on hosiery gloves corsets underwear and all goods, with wall paper offered at roughly half price. The ad asserts the sale is bona fide and invites customers to visit to avoid regret.

Great Improvement in One Month From Dr Nt Russell Burner

Lewellyn Love of Ringcot Morgan Co Ohio writes June 21 praising Dr Nt Russell Burner for curing chronic diseases in one month. He claims the doctor can diagnose without questions and will say if cure is possible. The letter endorses the doctor as pleasant and reputable to do business with.

Topps, Morgan Co H. Russell Burner Barker Dr. Burner Ipirk Calvert Nt. Russell Burner Lewellyn

Notice to See Dr H Russell Burver

Yen advises readers to visit Dr. H Russell Burver at Park Hotel on September 3 and 4 for a medical consultation.

Marietta Register notices courteous patronage by Dr. H Russell Burner

Dr H Russell Burner has paid this office promptly giving it gentlemanly treatment. He has enjoyed a large patronage in this city. E R Alderman & Sons Prop rs Marietta O June 25 SS

Marietta E.R. Alderman X Sons Marietta, O H. Russell Burner E. R. AlperMan & Sons

Local Businessman Praises Dr H Russell Burner

A Calpwell, Ohio notice dated June 30, 1555 commends Dr H Russell Burner for courteous conduct and prompt monthly payments. The writer C W Evans signs as editor and notes the pleasant business relations and timely settlements.

Calpwell H. Russell Burner

Local notice on Dr H Russell Burner ad in Cambridge Herald

Cambridge Herald notes Dr H Russell Burner of the Ohio Reform Sanitarium and Medical Institute in Columbus has met all engagements on time and is a pleasant, courteous businessman. Ad carried for twelve months. signed by Mahaffey Ogier, editors and proprietors.

Camarupee, O H. Russell Burner Ohio Reform Sanitarium and Medical Institute Columbus Ohio Mahaffey NX Ogier Eradd

Local Medical Advertiser Praised for Prompt Payments

Dr. H Russell Burner is commended by S M McMillen editor of the Marietta Times for a large, prompt advertising presence and an immense local practice. The endorsement notes patient satisfaction and reliable payment history, recommending him to the press as a dependable advertiser.

Marietta Times S. M. McMillen MariettTs H. Russell Burner Brethren of the Press

Testimonial for Dr H I Russell Burner at Cambridge Ohio

Cambridge landlady Josern Morvron certifies Dr H I Russell Burner has stayed monthly for over a year and treated hundreds of patients who all speak well of him. She notes his punctual bill paying, propriety, and courteous conduct, calling him a perfect gentleman. Dated June 1888.

Cambridge, O HI. Russell Burner Ile Josern Morvron

Harvests End and Local Notices in Bakersville Region

Harvest season ends and threshing shifts to employment. Peter Giegher returns home to Bakersville due to ill health. William Mason is bitten by a dog owned by Benjamin Bell. A preaching service is planned at the M E church next Sunday at 2:30. Grandmother Crambler returns from a two week visit near Otsego. Northfield residents discuss building a United Presbyterian church. John M Warden sells fruit evaporators and forecasts the weather. George Estep, a WH Wylie farm hand, injures himself removing an old chimney. The Heravop item on church funding remains uncertain based on a prior note. The editor notes items were received Friday with no intentions to mislead. Blank mortgage deeds and various blanks for sale at the office.

Peter Giegher Bakersville William Mason Benjamin Bell M_ E Grandmother Crambler Otsego Northfield United Presbyterian John M Warden George Estep WH Wylie Heravop M K

Courtesy notice from Rossini Wingarn er Bankers

Bankers at Newark Ontario certify for Dr Russell Burner that he is responsible prompt reliable and honorable in all dealings. They note they have known him for many years and that he has conducted a large amount of business with and through their bank.

Newark Onto Russell Burner Rossini, Winegarner, Wing & Co

Dr H Russell Burner Keeps Promises in Cambridge Ad Deal

A Cambridge advertisement notes Dr H Russell Burner paid in advance and kept every engagement. The columnist states monthly checks arrived promptly and the contract fulfilled as advertised, reflecting reliability in the Cambridge Jeffersonian notice.

Cambridge Jeffersonian John M. Amore & Sons H. Russell Burner

Newark Druggists Endorse Dr H Russell Burner

In a notice dated June 25, 1888, Miter and Fuller Drugists of Newark express strong endorsement of Dr H Russell Burner. They state they have sold him many drugs and chemicals, praise his meticulous standards and reliability in all business dealings.

H. Russell Burner Miter & FuLver

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