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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1884
Page
2
In Pittsburg area iron trade gloom leaves about 5000 workers idle while coal miners near Pittsburgh threaten renewed strikes. Oxford township Democrats plan a Cleveland and Hendrick’s club in Fairview August 22 with Gen. A J Warner to speak. Blaine and Logan club formed at Fairview.
A conspiracy activity in Mexico aims to dethrone President Gonzales and install Jose Iglesias. Several arrests have been made. In Ohio, anticipation grows for a Warner and Taylor discussion expected to attract a large crowd in Cambridge at Schoo Park.
At the Youngstown convention J A Troette joined the Committee on Permanent Organization with S C L Luck cock on Credentials J W Campbell on Rules and Order of Business J C Steele on Resolutions and M R Patterson on the Judicial Committee to carry on the campaign.
A Burlington lawyer was the target of an attempted bombing using an inferior dynamite device. The motive is linked to the lawyer’s prosecution and consequent enmity with some men described as bad. No injuries reported.
Hon J G Blaine signals intent to sue the Indianapolis Sentinel over a recent attack on his family. The paper alleged unbecoming conduct by Blaine and his wife before their marriage, alleging criminal libel.
The executive committees of both parties arranged a joint discussion to be held here on the 27th inst. Hon. A. J. Warner will open for one hour, followed by Hon. J. D. Taylor for one hour, then Warner will reply for forty minutes, Taylor one hour, and Warner will close for twenty minutes.
Belmont Noble Guernsey Harrison Jefferson Carroll Columbiana Mahoning Portage Trumbull Lake Geauga and Ashtabula counties form the district. Three Circuit Judges will be chosen with six year terms and an annual salary of four thousand dollars each. Successful candidates will assume office February 9 1885.
The Democratic district convention at Mt. Vernon nominated John W. Jenner of Richland County John W Albaugh of Stark County and Charles Follett of Licking County for Circuit Judges Judge Ball and John O Neil of Muskingum were also candidates but were dropped as excess from one county.
Last year 4,671 divorce cases filed in the state. 1,965 granted, 746 refused, 1,960 pending. Hamilton County led with 1,000 cases, Cuyahoga 385, Carroll six. In 1985 cruelty 649 and drunkenness 535 cited. About two thirds filed by wives against husbands.
Judge Frazier has prepared his resignation as Comn in Pleas Judge and will tender it to take effect September 9 1884 An election will be held in October and several aspirants are active in the county E W Mathews is expected to fill the vacancy as Republicans name others and Democrats show only Mathews as a likely candidate
The Sixth District Miners Convention met August 15–16 in Cambridge Ohio with delegates from Buffalo, Norris, Guernsey, Lakes Erie, Wheeling Creek, Farmers, Nicholson, and other mines. Prices were settled at 70 cents per ton from September 1, and a State Inspector was urged to check scales.
A reporter pressed scientists after the Atlantic coast quake and received diverse opinions. Astronomer New Com proposed a fluid earth core gradually cooling and contracting causing surface subsidence, while others linked sun spots to the event. Most concede the causes remain uncertain.
Sixty three male life prisoners are reported in the Ohio penitentiary with two female inmates noted. Guernsey county reportedly has no representation in this class.
The Republican Judicial Convention held in Youngstown nominated Circuit Judge candidates. W. H. Frazier gained the nomination on the fourth ballot, H. B. Woodbury of Ashtabula County on the fifth, and P. A. Laubie of Columbiana on the twenty first.
In Ohio the year ending March List records 65 712 births with females leading by about 8 000. Winter months November to March show higher birth rates than spring and summer. Deaths total 29 368 for the same twelve months.
U S Justice Daniel M. Mathews in Cincinnati grants perpetual injunction in Covington case against several National banks. He rules furniture and real estate are exempt from city taxes under Kentucky statute provisions. surplus funds and undivided profits not taxable under federal authorization.
The item list includes illnesses of James Patterson and John Cosby with updates on Harold Barthalow, plans to move a mill, Ed Frame taking charge of an institution, and local arrivals and visits in Jefferson, Bridgeville, Kimbolton, and North Salem. It also notes a warrant for Bowyer’s son, commentary on local journalism, and admonitions about courteous reporting and avoiding personal attacks.
The greatest blessing of this generation a sure cure for boils burns sores cats flesh wounds sore nipples hard and soft corns chapped lips and hands pimples and notches. Price 50c sold by druggists. ly Frazier Medicine Co prop s
The Ohio State Fair will run in Columbus from September 1 to September 6. The State Board of Agriculture has prepared exhibition spaces across many departments and expects visitors from Ohio and neighboring states. Rail lines offer liberal excursion rates and cheap trips, while Capitol Square headquarters provide free hotel guidance and escorts to lodging.
Mr Wim Thomas of Newton reports his wife suffered a cough for twenty five years and worsened this spring. After using Dr King's New Discovery she improved after one bottle and was cured after the second. Trial bottle free at J R Downar's Drug Store. Large size one dollar.
The report notes a missionary concert at the church near this place last Sunday night. It also lists local education moves with teachers hired or expected at multiple schools and a family move to Pt Pleasant. Mrs. Hawes remains critically ill with limited hope of recovery.
Claiming to cure cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions with no pay unless satisfied the ad prices at 25 cents per box and lists J R Downar as the seller dated January 31.
Barnesville Ohio hosts Aug 26 27 28 29 fair under able management with attractions said to exceed other Central Ohio fairs. B&O R R offers low excursion round trips from Bellaire Zanesville and intermediates, with a special low rate on Fri Aug 29 including train time details in bills. Grand Balloon Ascension and Trapeze Performance in midair plus Japanese Day Fire Works featured on Aug 29.
The advertisement touts Griggs Glycerine Salve as a universal healer for cuts bruises scalds burns and skin eruptions with a promise of satisfaction or refund. It claims to cure piles tetter and all skin ailments and lists J R Downar as the seller at 20 cents.
The Zanesville Music Festival association and the College of Music of Cincinnati unite to stage a grand festival in Zanesville Ohio on August 27 and 28. The B and O railroad will offer round trip excursion tickets to Zanesville at reduced rates for the event.
William's Indian Pile Ointment claims to absorb tumors and relieve itching instantly. One box reputedly cures longstanding piles and private-area itching with a poultice-like action. Sold by druggists or mailed for $1 from Frazier Medicine Co Cleveland Ohio.
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