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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1885
Page
3
Reports list fair dates at Marietta Zanesville Cadwell and more. town repairs stone bridge butter scarcity sunflowers bloom typhoid and erysipelas cases. marriages births school teaching hires train delays rail news and social notes from Cambridge area with numerous local names and events.
Thieving in the east end persists with recent raids on Lo. Haines premises. A riding bridle halter strap chickens and vegetables were stolen. Police warn a second visit may deter repeat thefts.
The Fire Department by Home Hose Company No. 2 announces a grand social ball in Hammond's Opera Hall on Friday evening August 21. Considerable effort is being made for its success and all who attend may expect a good time with good music.
Subscribers are urged to settle year long arrears to fund printing materials. The Baptist Sunday School Convention met Tuesday at the Baptist church with President McCollum presiding. W K Cooder gave welcome, Rev B Y Siegfried replied, and Rev Rhoady from Granville spoke on Sunday school. Rey Lisk of Philadelphia spoke on school management as the crowd’s interest grew.
Mrs. Ross Scott, aged 63, died at her home east of town last Sunday after a prolonged illness from consumption. She leaves a husband and six children, and had been a longtime member of the M. P. church. Funeral Tuesday, Rev Jennings officiating, was said to be among the largest ever in the county.
A circular announces the first annual reunion of former students from Ye Olden Time in District No. 10 to be held at McConnell's Grove near Midway on August 27. The program includes addresses by Judith Walters and Daniel Watson, with historical and reminiscence segments by Rev. Stewart, R. R. Miller, C. N. Black, Dr. W. W. Walters, A. Armstrong, Hugh Broom, James Stewart Jr., and John K. Watson. Exercises begin at 10:30 a.m.
In Cambridge on August 14 1885 deacons Jacob Smith Joshin Keepers and A W Halladay state that reports about WK Gooder and family are unfounded and malicious. They note Gooder enjoys full church confidence and was chosen as a delegate to the Sabbath School Convention and Associational meetings next week.
Advertises a salve claimed to cure cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all eruptions with a money back guarantee. Price 25 cents per box. for sale by C L Wall & Co dated February 5.
A busy week with Atty Gen Lawrence visiting his parents and LA Sproat touring Springfield with the Concord band. Farmers report oat spoilage and threshing interest while Pennyroyal reunion and hay fever season draw attention. Hiran Gary dies age 74 and is buried. premium lists and a fair are advertised. local lawsuits are settled. peaches arrive from Knoxville.
Advertises Dr Bosanke's Cough and Lung Syrup as a remedy for coughs colds croup and bronchial effects. Claims relief for children in one night and potential savings on doctor bills. Price 50 cents and 1 dollar samples free sold by John M McGill.
The sale drew a good crowd though stock moved slowly. SA Gibson stood for Meagher Post at a Springfield reunion. Rey No Stewart and wife returned after two weeks away. Miss Daisie Barton of Winchester visited Miss Lyde Stewart. J J Sehwyhart making rapid recovery. Ledlie couple back from Magnetic Springs with health improving. Kimbolton second nine beat Linton first nine 31 to 3. Bird's Run church held a children day with Prof A Weedon guiding the program. Readings by Henry Holden May McCombs Amanda Hazelett and the Bible lesson described as a rich likeness. Rev Orr Sherrock spoke on The Missionary Cause. Expected collection not fully reported. Will Hazelett gave an address unavailable for publication. it drew interest.
The B and O railroad will sell round trip tickets at reduced excursion rates for travel to the Barnesville District Fair set for August 25 26 27 and 28.
A memorial tribute in song and chorus for General Grant by Walter A Perry of New Bedford. Perry authored both words and music and conveys sympathetic feeling and appreciation of the soldier. Trade details note Perry & Noble New Bedford Massachusetts Box 205.
George Linn visits Columbus this week while Miss Terra Davis and J G Linn of Conersville tour local friends. Intelligence confirms the death of Robert Baker at St. Enfield Montana, drawing condolences from many friends.
The piece describes boils and carbuncles as eruptions from impure blood and digestive system turmoil. It claims toning the body with Brown's Iron Bitters, marketed by Handy and Bullman of Annapolis, produces relief and high customer satisfaction with no complaints recorded.
The ad states Tar and Wild Cherry form the basis of the best cough and lung syrups with several other efficacious ingredients. Dr Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup is marketed as reliable, priced at 500 cents and $1.00, with free samples and sold by J. M.
Local notes report the glass factory will commence operations Septem ber tenth. The piece details social visits, travel, and town happenings including lectures, repairs, and school events. The piece also notes excursions to Burrs Mills and a new council pavement project on Broadway.
Edward Shepherd of Harrisburg Illinois credits Electric Bitters with curing an eight year leg sore that doctors said would require bone scraping or amputation. He used three bottles of Electric Bitters and Bucklen’s Arnica salve, now his leg is sound. Sold by C L Wall Co. at 50 cents a bottle and 25 cents a box.
Pt Pleasant reports H Robins heading to Missouri this week. Roy Blake bought a new buggy in Cincinnati. Austin Lafolette recovered from a recent illness. Miss Rose of Mt Vernon visits her uncle Noah Trenner. Asa Dickerson near Hartford suffers paralysis. Mrs Margaret Dickerson of Nebraska visits sister Lavely here. Jacob Saliday and Johnson Adair depart Wednesday the 19th for Iowa and Kansas. Mr and Mrs Wm Taylor of Hartford attended Mrs Taylor’s father’s funeral in New Lisbon. Rev Hymen left Springfield after telegram announced youngest daughter’s illness. Mrs Lloyd Stevens dies at 80. funeral by Rev Perego, remains to Harmony church.
The notice warns against quinine and touts Ayer's Ague Cure as a safer potent remedy. It claims the preparation leaves no poison in the body and does not cause dizziness deafness or other disorders. Proprietors warrant the product.
W C Scott attended business in Cambridge last week. Isaac Carlisle and wife visited relatives here from Urbana Ohio. Scott received a bushel of huckleberries from a Pennsylvanian cousin last Saturday. W C Teterick to teach at Dist No 1 Jefferson township starting September 1. A G Stewart and Lew Smith of Washington were guests of Scott family last Sunday. W B Shuman and Joe Hixon injured from a fall while raising Carlisle’s barn. Anderson Hixon of Quaker City purchased Feister property and will move here this week.
The article traces early pen origins from reed pens in ancient scripts to iron pen styles. It notes Win Gadbury of England crafting a pen from a watch spring, and records steel pens becoming common around 1805. James Perry of London began pen manufacturing in 1824 forming Perry & Co. Their U and Falcons, Nos A O 4 and L073, are advertised as cheap perfect pens, with Ivison Blakeman Taylor & Co. as U.S. agents in New York.
Blue Bell community notes report steam threshers around town and ice cream festival at Pt Pleasant. Fir Walker of Muskingum county seeks North Star school, and the school building nears completion with Mr Taylor of Pt Pleasant teaching. Prohibition meeting at Cambridge drew locals, L Heskett’s birth day party at Quaker City, J C Cowgill ill in Humeston with a brother planning Iowa travel. A missionary concert is set for Mt Zion Baptist Sunday and another at Harmony Christian church on Aug 29.
A corrected Cambridge Market list shows prices and items for groceries and farm staples. Entries include various feeds and seeds such as Sorghum, Salt, Butter, Chickens, Hams, Potatoes, Rags, seeds like Red Cloverseed and Timothy, Orchard Grass, Blue Grass, and Alfalfa Clover. Prices range across multiple line items with quantities in barrels, dozens, and pounds.
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