Prohibition Picnic at Linnsgrove on September 8th
The Cambridge Herald notes a Prohibition picnic planned at Linnsgrove near Winchester for September 8th with large expected turnout. It mentions speakers, entertainment, and renewed local interest in Prohibition activities.
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Linnsgrove
Winchester
Linsgrove
J. O. Medlyar’s
Cambridge
Norwich
W.L Boden
Kansas
Friedman
Byesville
G. L. Arnold
East End
Kersey’s
Mill Street
Court House
Wm. Allen
Baptist Association Meets in Cambridge With Election of Officers
The recent Baptist Association session opened with Moderator W K Gooders presiding. Rev Owen delivered the opening sermon and A W Halliday presented the card about Gooders and family. Gooders and Rev C C Erwin were chosen to represent the association at the Ohio Baptist Convention. The Macedonian colored church was admitted to membership and the body adjourned to meet again at the Cambridge church south of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Association
W. K. Gooders
Owen
Granville
A. W. Halliday
Sheppardson
C. C. Erwin
A. W. Nicholson
C.C. Erwin
Ohio Baptist Convention
Macedonian Colored Church
Cambridge Church
Oats and Corn Damaged in Licking County
Report notes substantial damage to oats and corn in Licking County from a damaging event. No further details on agent, scope, or dates are provided.
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Licking County
Sixth annual meeting at Gardner's grove near Fairview
The sixth annual gathering drew widespread attendance amid ideal weather. The Washington cornet band enchanted the crowd while sessions included remarks by Chair Barton Fr. Rosemond and Miss Ella Grimes. Discussions covered local history births town foundations and Pennyroyal society matters.
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Gardner's Grove
Fairview
Washington Cornet Band
Barton
Washington Band
Glee Club
N H Barber
Rosemond Music
Ella Grimes
Jonathan Rose
Hfp Holtz
John Wherry
Frank Stout
Jacob Morton
Burgens Arnold
Miss Dillon
Wheeling
WM Farrar
Widow Elizabeth Farrar Dies in Westland Township
Elizabeth Farrar widow of Andrew Farrar died at her Westland home last Saturday night after a short illness of two weeks. Born December 16, 1822 in Washington County, Pennsylvania, she moved to this county in 1836 and to Westland in 1851. She married August 29, 1839. Four children survive. Interment was in Cambridge cemetery on Monday.
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Elizabeth Farrar
Andrew Farrar
Westland Township
Cambridge
Apprenticeship Path Urges For Wayward Youths
An editorial argues that most offenders in prisons lack a trade and urges revival of apprentice programs. It criticizes parents for failing to teach useful trades, noting idleness when youths cannot secure clerkships and suggesting trades as a productive alternative over idle loafing.
Death notice for Albert A. Sipe at 31 in West Virginia
Albert A. Sipe died suddenly of heart disease during a visit to his sister Mary in Laizarville West Virginia on the 18th. He was once a newspaper publisher in Ft. Recovery Ohio and Salem. He left a wife and three children. He was the son of Benjamin Sipe, known from a prior murder case in this place. May he rest in peace.
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John Williams
Washington Township
Mvears
Wills Township
Levi Williams
Virginia
Ohio
Ebenezer Zane Toent
Wheeling
Zanes Ville
Hannah Lemon
Washington
John
Zane
North West Territory
Jonathan Zane
John Mcintyre
Tomeromechala
Soide
Worley
Chume
Wills Creek
Graham
Beymers
Somerset
Tsu
Beatty and Gomber
Zane Trace
N. KE
New Washington
George Beyer
Brattons
Midlin County
Winchester
Atward Bratton
Carpenters
Londonderry
Beattys
Wills Creeky
Bratton
Perbrache
Will
Oxford
Pennyroyal
Taytog
Guernsey County
Prankford
Joseph Smite
Smithtown
AM Naes
Peek’s Hill
New York
Pennnyroyal
Lind Outan
Ist
Hugh Gilliland
Zanesville
High
Odest
Pennyrovahum
James Boller
Hannah Lennox
Sam
Sally
Jim
Squire Henderson
Tommy
Albert A. Sipe
Laizarville
W. Va
Mary
Albert
Ft. Recovery
Salem
Benjamin Sipe
Thief Slips Into Meredith Home Looking For Valuables
A prowler ransacked the house of G N Meredith on Friday afternoon gaining entry by tampering with a fastening. Trunks and clothes presses were emptied though Mrs Meredith is away and exact losses are unknown. The thief is described as a cheeky tramp selling a patent at large.
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G. N. Meredith
Odd Fellows to Dedicate New Hall in Senecaville
The Senecaville Odd Fellows lodge plans a September 3 dedication with the Grand Master and visiting lodges expected. A daytime grand parade will be held and Hartford cornet band will provide music. In the evening Cambridge team may perform unwritten work. all lodges invited.
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Odd Fellows’ New Hall
Senecaville
Hartford Cornet
Cambridge
Mrs Margaret Wilson Dies After Illness in Franklin Tenn
Mrs Margaret Wilson aged, who moved with her son W T Wilson from Westland township to Franklin Tennessee, died last Saturday from general debility of old age. She was known for her many friends and good qualities. Remains to be brought back for interment in East Union cemetery.
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Margaret Wilson
W.T. Wilson
Westland Township
Franklin, Tenn
East Union Cemetery
Ayer's Cathartic Pills Endorsement by Medical Authorities
The best medical authorities acknowledge the value of Ayer's Cathartic Pills and prescribe their use with utmost confidence as the most effective remedy for diseases caused by derangement of the stomach, liver, and bowels.
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Ayer
E. L. Thomas
Framingham
Mass
W. P. Hannah
Gormley P. O
York Co
Ont
C. D. Moore
Elgin, Il
How to Build Up a Town a Civic Creed
A guidance piece urging citizens to beautify streets support merchants and advertise in newspapers. It advocates courteous treatment of strangers invest in permanent improvements and attend primaries to nominate honest civic leaders. It cautions against local NIMBY attitudes and fierce opposition to necessary changes.
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Avor
Electric Bitters Promotion Claim for Health Revival
A historical advertisement urges readers to try Electric Bitters for relief from low spirits loss of appetite debility and bilious complaints. It promises rapid improvement renewed energy and eventual happiness after using the remedy sold by CL Wall & Co at 50 cents per bottle.
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CL Wall & Co
Farmers Plow for Wheat and Local Elections Noted
Farmers begin plowing for wheat as neighbors plan to attend the State Fair next week. Alfred Henry dies Saturday and is buried Sunday. Jwo B Pairchilds will return to Nebraska to teach this winter. Rev S Mahaffey to preach at Centerville next Sunday. Donahoe and Perry sold fats Thursday at 430 per hundred. Jne Scott and J P Mahaffey returned from Pennyroyal. SB Lawrence ill this week but improving. Local residents viewed W R Scott's telescope. Democratic delegates named. inquiry rises over missing delegate. Fifty votes tallied at Republican caucus. A Boyd A Johnson WA Perry W A Wilkin H C White Jerry Rhodes elected delegates. O F Lowry chosen Central Committee man. Washington market weekly prices listed for wheat, horse loss noted, and various items priced including Timothy seed and butter.
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Alfred Henry
Jwo
Nebraska
S_ Mahaffey
Centerville
Donahoe
Perry
Jne Scott
J P Mahaffey
Pennyroyaldom
SB Lawrence
W R Scott
Wills
J A Boyd
A Johnson
WA Perry
W A Wilkin
H C White
Jerry Rhodes
O F Lowry
Washington Market
Wheat Smith
Dr Bosanko cough and lung syrup advertised with remedies
An 19th century advertisement promotes Dr Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup claiming relief for coughs colds croup and bronchitis. It lists Wild Cherry and Tar with simple healing ingredients and notes samples are free and price 50 cents or one dollar. Sold by J M McGill.
Ohio State Fair Excursions Announced for 1885
The Ohio State Fair will be held in Columbus from August 31 to September 4 1885 as a state institution to promote the state's industries. Premium list amounts to $25000. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will sell cheap round trip excursion tickets from all Ohio stations to Columbus with return by September 5. Tickets and special train details available from B and O agents.
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Columbus
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Ohio
Baltimore & Ohio R.R
Kidney troubles and back pain relief with Mishler's Herb Bitters
R Baily of Chillicothe Ohio reports severe back pain tied to kidneys. He used Mishler's Herb Bitters during his last attack and found relief, praising it as an excellent tonic.
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R. Baily
Chillicothe, C
Mishler
Local Notes from Kimbolton Area and Gar Post Organizing
Sick Mrs Samuel Boyd and Areon visit in town. Dr W B Yeo and Mr Gibson from Kimbolton in town Saturday. Mrs Ed Johnston visiting sister Mrs H Simons in Cambridge. Hughes buying sheep for shipment to his farm in Lown. Miss Anna Hughes visiting Mrs Boyd in Cambridge. Benton Johnson and wife return to Minneapolis. Ella Weyers arrives at Monticello to teach term. The GAR Post met at the school building with twenty-one members and was mustered in by Post Commander Stewart of Kimbolton. Officers elected include Crosgrave as Post Commander J L Wirick Senior Vice Commander John M Bonnell Junior Vice Commander Wm Hanna Quarter Master Joseph Hughes Adjutant 5A Chaplain WC Vance Officers of the Day B Swan Officer Guard WH H Bonnell Sergeant Captain J H Carlisle Quarter Master Sergeant T Moore Sergeant Major. Post members toured Main street to Johnstons hotel led by the Antrim drum corps and the drum corps received thanks for music.
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Samuel Boyd
Areon
W B Yeo
Gibson
Kimbolton
Ed Johnston
H Simons
Cambridge
TO Hughes
Lown
Anna Hughes
Mrs Boyd
Benton Johnson
Minneapolis
Minn
Ella Weyers
Monticello
GAR
Stewart
Crosgrave
J L Wirick
John M Bonnell
The Ohio State Pair Fair Opens in Columbus
The Ohio State Pair for 1885 will be held in Columbus from August 31 to September 4. The state fair promotes industry with a 25,000 premium fund. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad offers cheap round trip tickets from Ohio stations to Columbus, valid to September 5, with special trains on September 1, 2, and 3 departing Cambridge at 4:45 A.M.
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J. R. Troette
Emerson & Fisher
Columbus
Local People Attend Institute and Socials in Quaker City
A priest and B O agent visit Quaker City on Sunday while many locals and visitors attend the ME church events. The Institute opens with 45 enrollees and strong attendance planned for evening lectures. Clergy Dr Schuyler and Dr Venable lecture on arithmetic and teaching, with social welfare efforts led by Finley, Garber and Boyd as the town hosts guests and a festival aways.
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B&o
Zanesville
Charley Rose
Speer
Anna Colvig
Columbus
Wm Lydick’s
Patterson
Annie Broom
Senecaville
J H Kelsey
Glass House
J Bowers
J S Johnson
Cochran’s Hall
Wright
Washington
Schuyler
E OM
The
Christian Church
Bellaire
Messrs
Finley, Garber and Boyd
Economy advice and a medicinal cough syrup offer
In hard times households are urged to cut expenses and favor economy with Dr Bo sanko’s Cough and Liver Syrup. The ad claims it stops a cough instantly relieves consumption cures chest pain in one night and is priced at 50 cents and 1.00 samples free and sold by J M McGill.
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Dr. Bosanko
J. M. McGill
Prohibitionists Host Picnic Near Linn Grave Next Month
Mrs Deveny visits Senecaville as guest of Mrs Allen while Dr Williams and family from New Bristol stay at Jne Daugherty's. Prohibitionists plan a picnic at Linn's grave next month. No ME church preaching next Sabbath with Quarterly meeting at Winchester.
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Deveny
Senecaville
Allen
Williams
New Bristol
Jne Daugherty’s
Linn
Winchester
Best Salve for Skin Ailments Guaranteed Refund
Advertises a salve that cures cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. Price is 25 cents per box and sold by C L Wall & Co. February 5, 1860s notice.
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C. L. Wall & Co
Spencerian Double Elastic Steel Pens Endorsement
A flourished notice extols Spencerian Double Elastic Steel Pens and Spencerian Writing Fluid. It highlights uniform point, durability, flexibility, and quill action with vast sales of the Number One pen. The ad invites readers to request a free sales book from Messrs Syinson Blakeman Taylor & Co. at 753 755 Broadway New York.
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Messers. Syinson, Blakeman, Taylor & Co
Broadway
New York
Educational Publishers
Dr King’s New Discovery Cures Longstanding Cough
Newton man testifies his wife suffered a persistent cough for 25 years and improved after using Dr King’s New Discovery. He says the first bottle helped greatly and the second bottle cured her, noting never had she been so healthy in 30 years. Trial bottles offered free at C L Wall & Co, large bottle $1.
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Wm Thomas
Newton
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William White
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Newcomerstown
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Belmont County
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Lore City
Queens
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Mary Marsh
Mr. King
E. McPeek
Meecum
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Quaker City Glass Works
Glenwood
Jesse Selders
Marrow County
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Anna Cain
Athens Asylum
H. L. Williams
Kansas City
J. L. Bruner
West Cambridge
Franie Stevens
Cumberland
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Mich
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J. Bower
Quaker City
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R. C. Cline
W. & le, Railroad
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Cincinnati
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Tribune
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M. R. Patterson
D. D. Stout
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H. F. Canfield
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Adams Township
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West Middletown
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Salesville
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C. B. Wilson
Steubenville Street
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W. M. Farrar
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California
Baptist Sunday School Convention
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N. R Sayre
J. O. McTlyar
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L. N. Moore
Lower Newport
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Newcomerstown Index
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Washington, D. C
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Ohio Farmer’s Insurance Co
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H.A. Morrow
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Barnesville
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Aiken
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R. Wycoff
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W. D. Gregory
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Robert Humphrey
Uniontown
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Shelby
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15Th Ohio Veteran Volunteer Association
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Ohio State
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Miller County
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Loter
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Steele & Rosermond, Atty’s
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Dillon
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Montana
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Joseph Stewart
Theudas
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Sair
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Steele & Rosemond
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Lowell
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W. T. Berry
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