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Newspaper

Cambridge Herald

Location

Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1885

Page

2

Belmont county court house cornerstone slated for September

The Belmont county cornerstone laying for the new court house is fixed for September 22 under the direction of the Masonic fraternity. W C T U groups join Prohibition efforts and state unions pledge support. Republican convention sees a recorder race with many contenders. Prohibitionists in Spencer township form a Leonard and Frost club at Cumberland town hall on August 27 with Hon. T. S. Luccock speaking. Everyone invited.

Belmont County Spencer Township Leonard and Frost Club Town Hall Cumberland T. S. Luccock

Prohibition party rumor corrected by local minister

The press has mistaken Rev. Jas. R. Mills for a Prohibition supporter. The Rev. J. P. Mills of Lorain is the correct clergyman, not the local figure. No conversion has occurred.

Jas. R. Mills Prohibition Party J.P. Mills Lorain

Dalzell Soldiers Reunion Draws Big Crowd at Caldwell

Reports say Dalzell's soldiers reunion was Caldwell's largest in years with many bright lights including Judge Foreaker among attendees. several intended guests could not attend.

Dalzell Caldwell Judge Foreaker

Belmont County Democrats Announce Convention Ticket

At a recent Belmont county convention the ticket includes Representatives Ross J. Alexander and John W. Laughlin. Treasurer Jas B. Ryan. Commissioner Owen Meehan. Infirmary Director James Cook. Surveyor Isaiah Nichols.

Belmont County Ross J. Alexander John W. Laughlin Jas B. Ryan Owen Meehan James Cook Isaiah Nichols

Members urged to donate for General Grant monument

Several A R Posts members nationwide suggest each member subscribes one dollar to raise a fund for a monument to Gen. Grant in Washington.

A.R Gen. Grant Washington

Roach to Net At Least Two Million After Debts

After facing government pressure and forced assignment, Roach the American ship builder will retain at least two million dollars after settling his indebtedness.

Roach U.S

Reverend Mills Courtly Temperance Man

The passage questions Rev. Dr. Mills turning away from the Republican affiliation despite his temperance stance. It notes surprise at his potential shift and doubts his willingness to abandon his political loyalties.

Dr. Mills

Death of Irish girl sparks cholera scare in Camden and Philadelphia

A young Irish girl arriving from abroad died in Camden New Jersey with symptoms described as Asiatic cholera. The case caused alarm in Philadelphia where the coroner suggests cholera morbus, but public concern remains high based on the symptoms and suspicions.

Camden N. J Philadelphia

Ohio gets notable federal appointments under Cleveland

A survey of Cleveland's choices shows Ohio receiving key posts including Inspector Salmon, Land Commissioner Wharton, and David Okey as chief of a division in the Second Auditor's office alongside postmasters and clerks. The piece argues Ohio has reason to be satisfied with the distribution.

Cleveland Ohio Inspector Salmon Wharton David Okey

County Democrats pick five delegates to state convention

The Democratic Central Committee met in W A Carpenter’s office on Saturday and chose delegates from Cambridge to the State Convention now in Columbus. Delegates named include W A Davis E W Mathews H E B Hamilton I Sears and F P A Linn with alternates R T Scott T C Stanley W N Cowden H B Zoller and George Linn. The county has five delegates and will go uninstructioned likely supporting Gov Hoadly’s renomination.

Democratic Central Committee W. A. Carpenter W. A. Davis E. W. Mathews Cambridge H. EB. Hamilton Adams I. Sears Liberty FP. A Linn Millwood Columbus R. T. Scott T. C. Stanley W. N. Cowden H. B. Zoller Spencer George Linn Jefferson Hoadly

Prohibitionists Rally Strongly In County Meeting

A large Prohibition gathering at Hammond's Hall in bad weather hailed Rev Dr Leonard of Springfield as the next Ohio governor candidate. Speaker urged abolition of the liquor traffic, citing social costs, deaths, and poverty, and attacked rival parties for neglecting temperance. The event featured Cambridge band and New Concord Glee Club amid fervent address by Rev J N Martin and Rev W A Chalfant.

Hammond’s Hall J. N. Martin W. A. Chalfant Prohibitionists Ohio Leonard Springfields United States Cambridge New Concord Glee Club Rev. E. Thompson

Sarsaparilla Promises Health For All Ages

Ayer s Sarsaparilla is praised for benefiting all ages from young children to adults. The ad claims remedies for sore eyes sore ears scald head and scrofulous or syphilitic taints and asserts the tonic makes children healthy and strong.

Ayer

Dusty carpets brightened by corn meal and salt mix

After beating dust from carpets they are tucked down and can be brightened by scattering a mix of corn meal and coarse salt in equal parts. The powder is swept up afterward to restore brightness.

Parker

Health Rule Warns Against Wearing Day Undergarments

A health warning claims sleep should not occur in the same undergarments worn by day. The tramp ignores this rule and is said to suffer poor health, unable to walk more than thirty miles daily, with a ruined appetite that leaves a farmer’s pantry looking picked over after fifteen minutes.

Revengeful spirit blamed for Shawnee attack on McKinney home

A Shawnee house was torn up and Hugh McKinney and his wife were badly injured after a person used dynamite to avenge a supposed haunting. Locals blame the act on his pledge to avoid another miners strike. Judge Lynch may preside if suspects are found. The miners there condemn the assault.

Shawnee Hugh McKinney

Erysipelas Victim Cures with Mishler's Herb Bitters

Chase Lucas of Zanesville Ohio reports his wife suffered erysipelas for three years with no relief from many doctors. After about a month using Mishler's Herb Bitters she is now entirely well.

Chase Lucas Zanesville Ohio Mishler

Notable Pseudonyms in 19th Century American Press

A survey of noms de plume used by American writers in magazines and papers, listing names such as Artemus Ward Bret Harte Mark Twain Charles Dickens and more, with references to editors and contributors like George Eliot and Grace Greenwood among others.

Agate Chad Pdean Sixtauidvers COCA Java Neale Danbury Newsman JM Baily Darby John Peekahn Tatty J FE Garretson Eli Perkins D Landon Bi Eetit Paces Underhill Eleanor Kirk Nelly Ames Enamaied Clee Eiveay JR Gilmore Criswold Fanny Forrester FE Judson Rama Ena Gee Alfred Townsend Steht Utes Garczynski Grace Greenwood Lippincott Gail Hamilton Mary A Dodge George Eliot Marion C Evans Hans Breitman Chas G Leland Howard Glyndon Laura C Redden Hosea Biglow Jas Russell Lowell Howadji Goo W Curtis Ramon So Teusae Aksascs Donald G Mitchell Jennie June J Aaroly John Phoenix Derby USA John Paul H Wath Josh Billings Shaw Joaquin Miler Abe Ace Seba Smith Mark Twain Aes L Clemens Marian Harland M V Terhune Marie le Baron Sophia Sparkle Jennie E Hicks Sophie May SR Clarke Shirley Dare Powers Oliver Optic Adams Soto Escerac Trowbridge Peleg Avie Wraiths Proudtit Parsee Merchant Desettas Moore Nasbys Locke Poeecari Strother Shakespeare Richard G Winite Partington Shillaber

Not a Single Gray Hair Says Mrs J RC of San Francisco

Mrs J RC of San Francisco claims she has no gray hair at fifty one, praising Parker's Balsam made in New York as a reliable 50c dressing that restores color without dye or greasiness, noting it untimely helps hair look young.

J RC San Francisco Parker New York

Potent Wood Petrification Mixture Described

A medieval recipe claims that mixing gem salt rock alum white vinegar chalk and powdered pebbles creates an ebullition. After it ceases, submerge wooden objects for four to five days and they will supposedly petrify.

Cure for Piles Promises Permanent Relief

An advertisement promotes Dr. Bosanko's Pile Remedy as effective for all forms of piles including blind and bleeding. It claims direct action on affected parts, absorption of tumors, relief from itching, and a permanent cure priced at 50 cents. The remedy is tied to The Dr. Bosanko Medicine Co. of Piqua, Ohio, with J. M. McGill selling locally.

Bosanko Brown Chemical CO Baltimore United States

Indigestion Sufferer Praises Swift's Specific Cure

James Mann of Atlanta Georgia testifies after five years of severe indigestion that Swift's Specific relieved his burning stomach, improved digestion, and restored appetite. He urges others to use the remedy after meals and notes its vegetable composition. Public notice includes sale by all druggists and an offer of a medical treatise.

Swift Jas. Mann Atlanta Swiet Seecrete Co N. Y

Hypocrisy in Church Drawn From Daily Faith Brief Satire

An exchange argues people attend church for varied motives. Some go to weep or sleep, others to please wives or ease conscience. Some seek sermon insight while others favor the solo screecher. Boys scout, girls attend for alighters. Many seek sage reflections, few aid collections.

Dr Kings New Discovery Promises Cure All Ailments

An advertisement touts Dr Kings New Discovery as the best remedy for consumption coughs colds bronchitis asthma hoarseness and throat chest and lung issues It claims immediate relief and life saving health benefits with a free trial bottle offered at L Wall Co drug store Also gives marble cleaning tips using gum arabic and chamois before sun drying and repeated applications if needed.

Dr King L. Wall & Co E. J. Downes Bonneau’s Berkeley Co 8. C Ayer

Cheney’s Stomach and Liver Regulator Cures Constipation

The advertisement claims taking more pills increases benefit but notes Cheney’s Stomach and Liver Regulator cures constipation. Sold by J M McGill.

Cheney J M McGill

Political convention call for Republican nominations

A call to nominate candidates for Representative Recorder Commissioner Liiminary Director and Coroner with other business planned The convention will select one Republican for County Central Committee for the year Polls open 2 to 5 p.m unless hours changed by local committee Old and new Central Committees meet after adjournment District delegations meet at 10 a.m to appoint committee members The meeting price will be announced once by programme K Groopers Chairman and secretary listed

Liimmary K. Groopers Chaimean Oecrecary Republcan Charles P Taylor Guernsey Web. Gooders Jo. Beckett W.M. Fparrar J.C Steele

Songs and Sellers List with Prices and Names

A fragmented catalog of song titles artists and prices including Alice Where art Thou Handel Dream Faces Esmeralda and instrumental pieces with various sellers such as Blumenthal Levy Lulu Cooke and Strauss catalogued with cents and 40s 50s pricing patterns. The entry names multiple artists and items without full context.

Alice Ascher Handel Blumenthal Alsatian Adams Sega IK Dolores Bartol Elena Malloy Hutchison Esmeralda Guara Levy

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