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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1887
Page
2
Officials will prohibit selling patent medicines in Russia until examined and approved by government officials. In Chili reports, cholera deaths reach 10,230 this year, with over a million dollars spent by the government to combat the epidemic.
Last Thursday marked the 100th anniversary of the first newspaper west of the Alleghenies named the Kentucky Gazette edited and published by John Bradford in Lexington Kentucky.
In Florida it is unlawful for any railroad official to give a pass to a State officer or legislator, and for the officer or legislator to accept such a pass. Violations incur a fine of 100 dollars and imprisonment.
The candidate Ip T Suitt is described as well suited for the clerk of court job with prior office experience and many years as a staunch Republican. The notice endorses his qualifications and deems no other candidate better.
Mrs. Mary Casey, widow of John Casey, Revolutionary soldier, living in Washington, D. H., receives a government pension. She and Mrs. Abigail Tilton of New Hampshire are among the last Revolutionary War widows also receiving pensions.
The latest advices describe widespread plagues riots and floods in China causing many deaths and extensive damage as the nation faces severe calamities.
The piece endorses James Mason of Willstown as a candidate for clerk of courts. It calls him a gentleman with talents and qualifications for the position and urges the convention to give careful consideration to his candidacy.
The State Board of Equalization will meet in Columbus this week to fix a uniform valuation on box stock coal and gondola railroad cars. Several railways have been accused of inflated valuations and the Commissioners intend to halt this practice. Numerous companies have been summoned to appear before the Board.
In Westland township a prominent physician and Republican Dr. M. Hawes is named as a candidate for Representative. He is well known in the county, has many friends, and is praised for service to the party.
The great drought in the Ohio to Colorado section and the Northern Mississippi Valley was partially broken by local rains in the past week. Though late for the corn crop, the relief is welcomed and should aid a parched region. Atlantic States crops show general improvement with cotton in fair condition but needing more rain.
Samuel C Barr, a longtime Republican, is announced this week as a candidate for county commissioner. He has served as a Cambridge township trustee and on the township school board, earning a reputation for diligence and reliable service. Barr is described as a businessman with notable merit.
The Auditor of State reports Ohio counts for livestock species: horses 642570, cattle 1637130, sheep 4097113, hogs 1611757, and mules 30348. Comparisons show 1986 figures for most categories and county level details for Cuyahoga, Trumbull, Licking, Clinton, and Guernsey, with sheep leading in Guernsey at 13789.
An article notes Eastern Pennsylvania planned a coal gas boom to rival natural gas, led by Westinghouse after trials turning anthracite into fuel gas. The Wyoming Valley is set as the hub with vast land purchases by projectors, and gas lines touted as safer than natural gas.
A Columbus dispatch attacks the Drove Well royalty claim, noting courts in some counties require payment and promising large sums. A correspondent reveals wells used in the capitol city as early as 1854 with patentees still living there. patent secured 1868. A similar patent post augur case was dismissed due to prior use.
The Guernsey county Prohibition convention at Hammond's Opera House drew a large turnout and strong speeches. J. M. Cook urged unity, cited rising Prohibition support, and criticized both major parties while rallying ministers, women, and church members to join the cause.
Rev J W Martin urges unity for Prohibition, denounces license and taxes, cites Clark law and Republican support in Iowa. Delegates number 94, committees named, resolutions endorse state platform and pledge to back only Prohibitionists.
A Guernsey County convention listed candidates for Representative Probate Judge Clerk of Court Prosecuting Attorney County Commissioner Infirmary Director and other posts. Nominees included John S. Miller Liberty township and J. M. Cook Cambridge with acclamations for several offices. several withdrawals and blank spots noted as the body prepared the Central Committee.
Sam A. Cowes of Trimpe Tennessee describes seven years of catarrh including loss of smell and taste. After trying physicians and costly medicines he credits fourteen small Swift Specific bottles with curing him and restoring work ability. He promotes the Swift Specific Co pamphlet and blood purifier claim mailed free from Atlanta Georgia.
The Buffalo Base Ball Club invites the Fairview Club to a championship game within two or three weeks, on Cambridge or Washington grounds as chosen. They request announcement in the Herald. Burro B. B. Club
A barrage of notices from Guernsey county Republicans list candidates for Representative and Probate Judge and Clerk of the Courts, all subject to the September 5 1887 Republican county convention in Cambridge. Names include Herato Crate Taylor Turner Mason Weyer Dawns and others with primary meetings noted for delegate elections.
John L. Locke of Cambridge announces his candidacy for the Prosecuting Attorney nomination, contingent on the Republican County Convention decision. The Cuernsey County Republican Committee plans a meeting on September 5 1887 to select the party nominee.
The text announces Samuel Barr of Cambridge township as a candidate for Commissioner for the Republican county convention. It also notes S. J. Montgomery as a candidate in Guernsey County and presents John Gallup of Cambridge for nomination, praising his honesty, labor, and party loyalty.
Do not be fooled by cheap imitations of Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption. Demand the genuine remedy guaranteed to relieve throat lung and chest affections. Trial bottles free at C L Wall & Co's Drug Store. large bottles priced at $1. A camp meeting is in progress at Otsego.
A historic health notice extols three eminent surgeons, principal and house surgeon, with their expansive anatomical collection. It notes free consultations, nationwide practice, in-house produced remedies, and a new neurometer device to measure vital forces, touting accuracy akin to a thermometer.
A local store lists deep cuts on ladies embroidered robes in white and Chambray with several price lines 225 395 and 495 plus robes valued at higher prices. Also dramatic reductions on Turkish bath towels summer shawls wraps jackets carpets and dress buttons advertised to lure buyers.
An advertisement for Bucklen's Arnica Salve touts it as the best salve in the world for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. Price is 25 cents per box and sold by C L Wall & Co. Feb 18 1y.
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