School openings and local events in Cambridge area
August 28 1884 Cambridge Herald itemizes the week ahead with school starts Monday, fairs at Barnesville and Norwich, local telephone link to Lore City Morgan Junction, and ads for Siddall's Book Store. Notes riding rain in eastern Guernsey, Quaker City works, Blaine and Loan club, local births deaths marriages and business updates across multiple townships.
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Barnesville
Norwich
Hendrysburg
Raymond
Lore City
Morgan Junction
Siddall’s
Guernsey
Quaker City Glass Works
Quaker City
Blaine and Loan Club
Caldwell
T.T. Siddall
Marsh & Dennis
California
Ayer's Cherry Pectoral Endorsed by Eyewitnesses
Ayer's Cherry Pectoral praised by readers from Lake Crystal Minnesota and Byhalia Mississippi for curing long standing bronchitis coughs and colds. Testimonies claim extensive relief and even life saving outcomes when other remedies failed.
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Ayer
A.J. Crane
Lake Crystal
Minn
Joseph Walden
Aver
Bragdon
Palestine
Lexas
Issz
Personal notices from Kimbolton and vicinity highlight visits
George Jones travels to Beavers Pennsylvania and many locals plan trips or host visits including Mrs. Gardiner in Beaver, Mrs. Brown from Chautauqua and Miss Houck in Baltimore. Several residents, such as J W Sayiers and B T Luccock, discuss crops and relocation plans while Typhoid cases and a late night street fight are noted.
A M E Camp Meeting Draws Notable Sermons and Funds
The A M E camp meeting in progress for ten days concluded with several hundred attendees on Sunday. Reverend T J Knox and Lancaster evangelist Mrs Smith and Rev H N Smith preached notable sermons. The Lords Supper was observed, and receipts totaled 178 70 with any surplus to finish the church basement.
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T. J. Knox
Wills Creek Association Renamed Cambridge Meeting
The Wills Creek Baptist Association met at Mt. Zion church and continued sessions to Monday afternoon. Officers included Moderator W K Gooders and Clerk Rev C C Erwin. The association renamed to Cambridge and planned August 1885 meetings and Sabbath School institutes.
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Wills Creek Baptist Association
Mt. Zion Church
B. Y. Seigfried
C. Rhoads
W. K. McKibben
T. J. Sheppard
GC. Tuttle
James Cooper
W. K. Gooders
C. C. Erwin
A. W. Nicholson
Wills Creek
Cambridge
Colored camp meeting to be held near Winchester
A large colored camp meeting begins Friday at the old camp ground near Winchester with prominent ministers in attendance. Reys. Howrey and Pickett oversee arrangements. Guernsey county fairs slated in Senecaville Cambridge Washington with dates in September October. Jnc F. O'Brien arraigned for alleged theft of eight dollars from David Johnson. he was held in $250 bond.
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Old Camp Ground
Winchester
Reys. Howrey
Pickett
Guernsey County
Senecaville
Cambridge
Washington
Cumberland
Jnc
F. O’brien
Lawrence
David Johnson
O'Brien
Fire Ravages Sarahsville Wiping Out Local District
A disastrous blaze swept Sarahsville last Wednesday destroying about 30 homes and the business district. A defective flue started the fire and water scarcity hampered efforts, with losses estimated at least $20,000.
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Sarahsville
Farmer Samuel Bowers Found Dead in Muskingum Field
Samuel Bowers a Perry township Muskingum county farmer was found dead in a field with cuts and bruises indicating foul play. An investigation is expected as authorities examine the scene and leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Bowers
Perry Township
Muskingum County
Mellyars Honor Zanesville Guests At Saturday Home
Mr and Mrs W H Mellyar hosted a reception Saturday evening for friends in a joyful gathering. The guests of honor were Mr and Mrs Bowers from Zanesville Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H.H. Mellyar
Mrs. Bowers
Zanesville
Ohio
Pennyroyal Reunion at Center Grove Gathers Big Crowd
The Pennyroyal Reunion in Center Grove near Fairview drew about 3,000 attendees on the second day, with music by the Morris town Band and speakers including Wm Barton J D Taylor and Mary A Kirkpatrick. A storm interrupted events but did not dampen the community mood as Pennyroyal decorations and performances by Miss Vermillion and Miss Laura Hartley impressed the large audience.
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Pennyroyal RE Union
Pennyroyal
Center Grovi
Oxford Township
Kingdom of Pennyroyal
Center Grove
Fairview
Grove
Morristown
John Miller
John H. Satcher
Ohio
D. C. Keanon
N. B. Scott
Wheeling
W. Va
D. D. Taylor
Hon
Wm.Barton
J. D. Taylor
Hypatia
Wessie Brown
Proper Way to Attach Stamp and Local Notices
A nursemaid of tips urges moistening envelopes before stamping. An advertisement promotes Dr Jones Red Clover Tonic for numerous ailments at 50 cents from J R Downar. A Box Social planned at Hopewell on September 11th raises funds for Bang. Lambert Thomas dies in Philadelphia aged 70, funeral in Cambridge. Jed Williemz granite dealer seeks buyers at public square. Ayer's Cathartic Pills praised as effective for stomach liver and bowels disorders.
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Dr. Jones
J. R. Downar
Washington News Roundup Sees Busy Social Scene And Local Happenings
Local notes report rain and plentiful squirrels in Washington while hay fever returns and visitors arrive from Indiana. Notable items include illnesses, a tin roof project, a property sale, wool prices rising, a Fair Directors meeting scheduled for September, and weddings or engagements involving Roy Mahaffey, Armintha Lyle, and Emma Bryan. A Pennyroyal reunion draws a large crowd and a baseball game between Cambridge and Washington ends 9 to 4.
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Washington
Eliza Lark
Indiana
J H Baker
S B Lawrence
Mattie Rose
Senecaville
Minnie Frame
Otho Steele
Muskingum County
Martha Cunningham
Lucretia Gary
West End
George Fracker
Spencer Academy
Indian Territory
Rezin Griffith
Wm Houser
Cadiz
FS. Hall
Roy Mahaffey
Thos B Smith
Belmont County
Armintha Lyle
Sumner Speers
Illinois
Gur
Sumner
Cambridge
Madam hair balm promises restoration and gloss
An advertisement touts Parker's Hair Balm as a non oily, non dye dressing that stops hair loss and restores color, promising long, thick, soft, glossy hair while emphasizing cleanliness and purity. The notice targets middle aged women and young ladies with an ironic romantic appeal.
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Parker
Thief Robs Home Near Town Theft Leads to Arrest at Depot
James Reynolds and family found their house ransacked after they were away. A thief pried a window, stole a suit, a silver watch, and jewelry, and was later tracked to town. He was jailed after a hearing with Justice Turner and bound over to the Common Pleas Court in $400.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Reynolds
Reynolds
I. A. Adamson
Justice Turner
Common Pleas Court
Caldwell girls fear getting lost in city at camp meeting
Three pretty Caldwell girls visiting a camp meeting stayed at the depot all day to avoid getting lost in town while locals, including the Caldwell boys, did not share the same hesitation.
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Caldwell
Depot
George Hanna Wins At Fairground Half Mile Race
George Hanna’s horse defeated a Claysville entry at the Fairground on Wednesday. Time for the half mile was 1:06. Hanna also won the similar race last Saturday.
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George Hanna
Claysville
Fairground
Wednesda
George
Oldhams Station and Local Notes From the Area
Oldham's Station mentions Barnes mill idle for water while Mrs SS Anker lies ill. Farmers stock coal for winter as State Fair travelers prepare for Columbus. John T Maffet orders cut to three workmen. Thomas Booth Jr injured. MRR section 12 C& MRR remains critical. A match baseball game is planned near Barr's schoolhouse Saturday afternoon. Walter Sherrard returns from Lake Chautauqua after four weeks. John Gilkison to teach six months in Muskingum county starting Sept 1.
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Oldham’s
Barnes
SS Anker
Columbus
William Rallston
Rey Hunter
Philadelphia
Penna
Joseph Callins
John W Hetherington
Casey
Clark County
John T Maffet
Thomas Booth, Jr
C& Mrr
John Tignor
Daisy
Barr
Walter P Sherrard
Lake Chautauqua
New York
John Gilkison
Wi B Gilkinson
Muskingum County
Time Tried and True Cough Remedy Promotes Quick Relief
Dr. Bigelow's Positive Cure claims to combine the best traits of cough medicines, curing coughs and throat or lung ailments permanently. It covers colds, croup, whooping cough, influenza, bronchitis, hoarseness, incipient consumption, and is safe for children. Priced at 50 cents and one dollar with trial bottles free from J. R. Downar.
Brady visit and local notices in Connelsville area
Brady J G Linn visits parents in Connelsville. Miss Lota Gibson of Kimbolton visits grandmother. Melancthon Allen suffers rheumatism. Jacob Rankin family visited near Gibsons Station last week. Rev Nash preaches at T B Steele residence next Sabbath at 4 pm. Samuel Thomas return from Lakeside after several days away. Rev Jonathan Whitaker to occupy ME pulpit next Sunday evening at 7 4 o'clock. Miss Nancy Bonnell Brady completes quilt of 10103 pieces. Camp meetings attended by many from here at Cambridge and Winchester last Sabbath.
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J G Linn
Connelsville
Lota Gibson
Kimbolton
Melancthon Allen
Jacob Rankin
Gibsons’ Station
Nash
T B Steele
Samuel Thomas
Lakeside
Jonathan Whitaker
Nancy
J L Bonnell
Brady
Cambridge
Winchester
ABSI's Best Friend is His Mother
Ben Williams offers two new songs with choruses praised for melody and sentiment. Both pieces feature illustrated colored titles and are recommended for singers. Price 40 cents each or 60 cents for both mailed postpaid to any address. publishers Brainard's Sons Euclid Avenue Cleveland Ohio.
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Absi
Ben. Williams
Brainard's Sons
Euclid Avenue
Cleveland
Ohio
Electric Bitters touted as cure for kidney and liver complaints
An advertisement claims Electric Bitters swiftly cure kidney and liver conditions. It asserts thousands have been permanently cured and endorses Bright's disease, diabetes, and urinary issues. The product purifies blood, regulates bowels, and acts on diseased parts, with every bottle guaranteed and sold at 50 cents by J. R. Downar.
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Bright
J. R. Downar
Local Social And Family Notes From Perry County
Mrs Jennie Allender remains convalescent. George Haines moved to a new house last week. Robert Young of W day visited here last week. J I McCollum and wife among nearby friends. George Moore to begin fall term at Bairds September 1. Wesley Oliver and wife of Eyesville were here for a few days. Maggie and James Lepage of Cambridge visited last week. Jos Temple and family of Uhrichsville returned home after weeks here. Hopewell band played on way to Linn's grove picnic. An old pear tree in Alex McCollum’s yard, said to be brought from Pennsylvania by Edward Bratton in 1812, bears fruit. John W Watson and Maggie B Bucy married by Rev C H Edwards. A lodge of Good Templars organized at the M E Church with 28 members. Ellsworth Oliver dies at 19 from consumption. funeral by Rev C H Edwards. Sympathy to the family. Ayers Sarsaparilla advertisement notes for complexion.
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Jennie Allender
George Haines
Robert Young
J I McCollum
George Moore
Bairds
Wesley Oliver
Eyesville
Maggie
James Lepage
Cambridge
Jos Temple
Uhrichsville
Hopewell Band
Linn’s Grove
Alex McCollum
Pennsylvania
Edward Bratton
John W Watson
Maggie B Bucy
C H Edwards
Good Templars
M E
Ellsworth Oliver
Ashington
Perry County
Local Social Notes and Sabbath Events in Guernsey
Miss May Duffey of Cambridge and Miss Emma Duffey of Kimbolton visit Guernsey friends. Peter Lye family from Dutch Ridge spend Sabbath at Jacob Holder’s. Miss Ida B Hall of Flat Ridge visits Mrs Geo Shryock. Sabbath School celebration at MP church Birds Run on Sept 13-14. dinner at Forney’s grove. music planned. Bridgeville and Guernsey ball game ends 33-19 to Bridgeville. Guernsey urged to improve for next game on Sept 30.
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Guernsey
Wolgamott
May Duffey
Cambridge
Emma Duffey
Kimbolton
Peter Lye
Dutch Ridge
Ida B. Hall
Flat Ridge
Geo Shryock
Susie Weedon
Jones
North Salem
Blaine and Logan Campaign Song Book Advertisement
Advertisement offering a ten cent campaign song book with 75 songs plus constitutions and by laws for Blaine and Logan clubs. Priced $0.10 per copy or $1 per dozen by mail. Publisher S Brainard's Sons based on Euclid Avenue Cleveland Ohio. Name this paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine and
Logan
S. Brainard
Euclid Avenue
Cleveland
Ohio
Byesville Notes on Local Happenings and Business
Byesville reports skating rink progress and new Burt Hall chairs. Local visits include Cambridge Democrats and a colored camp meeting. ShoemakerConner plan boot and shoe store in Burt Hall. Boiler setback delays carpenters. Missionaries McKibben and Mrs Alexander visit Mt Zion Baptist. Aratophoros advertised as blood purifier claiming cures for rheumatism and neuralgia with testimonials.
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DS Burt
Cambridge
Byesville
Anna Gibson
Bell Conner
Maggie Lee
Pt Pleasant
Conner
Ream
Burt
Cambridge Democrat
Maggie W Thompson
Baltimore
McKibben
Norwalk
Ohio
China
Alexander
Toledo
Baptist Association
Mt Zion
James Cook
Smithton
Aratophoros
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