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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1884
Page
3
The Cambridge Herald notes a daughter born to Mr and Mrs J H Hyatt, thanksgiving and holiday sales, new dress goods at multiple stores, watches and jewelry at Bostwick Veitch, plus local rail and church happenings. Legal notices, meetings, school and road work are listed along with fresh monied items and community events.
Local readers report visits from D F Scott in poor health while Anna Griffith from Washington and May Hanna from Bridgewater travel for music lessons. Several residents announce trips, homecomings, and relocations including Will McCartney returning to Cambridge. Community theater success with Among the Breakers draws near $100 in receipts to fund band uniforms.
The Book Store of Oziers advertises a large holiday assortment including novelties, ink stands, plush and leather goods, writing desks, albums, frames, vases, toilet sets, gold pens, odor cases, and more. Christmas cards, books, Bibles, juveniles, blocks, stationery, and papery goods are highlighted with low prices.
Richard Brown and John Bramston faced Mayor Lawrence on disorderly conduct charges, each fined five dollars and costs. Martin Montgomery was arraigned and discharged. Sprague’s alleged “benefit” claim linked to Saturday night events. he pressed no charges. A six year old girl from Wash Edwards’ home near Norris mines suffered severe facial burns from her dress catching fire. mother injured trying to help.
Cambridge Lodge I O O F elected J S Nichols as N G I N Whissel as W G J R Troette as P G See y A W Halliday as Rec Sec W H H Mellyar as Treas and J B Green CG Loper and others as Trustees The Daily Guernsey notes its 19 month newspaper run ends due to insufficient patronage The Times named as sprightly daily and Quaker City industry payrolls cited by The Independent indicate over 1200 weekly wages and 60000 in building spends in the past season
Mrs Jane Lewis wife of Jacob Lewis cashier of the Weedon Bank in Farmer's City Illinois died on the 20th due to blood poisoning. She was sister to S H Culbertson of this place and was raised near Cadiz. She was described as a true Christian woman.
Cambridge Lodge No. 66 of the Masons elected officers last Tuesday evening. Names include J.S. Prouse Worshipful Master, Alex Murray Senior Warden, Louis MillerJunior Warden, William Green Secretary, Wm Hoyle Senior Deacon, C H Lopez Junior Deacon, Jos A Jones Tyler. Installation planned at next regular meeting.
In December, H C Hornbrook announces a boot and shoe sale to reduce stock before January first. Call at once to take advantage of low prices on boots and shoes offered in this clearance.
D L Mackey sworn in as Infimra ry Director by Judge Hosick Monday. He begins duties with expectations of capable service. Also note references to remedies and local notices, including Ayer Cherry Pectoral and Dr Tonic with promotions and prices, Jack Downar ad at Jones Red Clover.
The item lists seasonal notes from Washington including food prices, coal supply, and local events. It mentions turkey offerings, a no preaching Sunday at the MIT, a Thanksgiving gathering at the Washington House, and the death of Oliver Sutton buried at Elizabethtown with Rev Donaldson leading the funeral. An administrator’s sale of Joseph Eagleson’s effects drew many bidders.
Local notes report Miss Esther Ford visiting her sister in Madison county Ohio. Daniel Bench and Miss Annie Moore marry today. John Sharon and Luther Giffin plan moves to Paola Kansas. Typhoid illness threatens Thomas Booth Jr. Turkey and Thanksgiving themes recur with rural life observations. Weather proclaims mild winter and no sleighing. Dr Biglow’s Positive Cure praised for coughs and lung ailments.
Births, visits, and social events fill community notes from Pt Pleasant. Reports include a daughter born to Mr and Mrs George Hall, visits by Mrs Fannie Sites and Mrs Thomas Shriver, a Bethel meeting planned for December 7, and a Christmas house at the Lutheran church. References to deaths, sick lists, travel, cotillion at John Crow's, and a river drowning whose body was later found in Montana conclude the items.
Mr Geo W Willing of Manchester Michigan writes his wife was almost helpless for five years and could not turn in bed alone She used two bottles of Electric Bitters and is now able to do her own work The tonic is claimed to cure many ailments and is backed by testimonials Available for fifty cents a bottle at TPP Dyce
Alexander Pelcher of 228 Market St New Haven Connecticut writes he was cured of inflammatory rheumatism after taking two doses of ArutorouRos a bottle cured him and he will prove it with witnesses if doubters remain.
Byesville notes Billy Foraker moves a property and LK Thompson plans a Trail Run start at Amos with a store hoped. The Byesville brass band supports Republicans at Salt River. Hall entertainment drew a large crowd last Saturday. Juveniles of the MFE Sunday school plan a concert soon. Tommy McCurdy suffered a broken leg from falling slate at Manufacturer’s mines. W&ULE telephone wires at Trail Run coal company extend from Cambridge to shaft No 2.
The Ft Wayne Gazette editor Theron P Keator endorses Dr King’s New Discovery for severe and mild coughs noting it speeds healing. He cites five years of personal use and recommends a free trial bottle from J R Downar’s Drug Store, with large size priced at $1.
Jonah Gildow moved to Quaker City from falesville. The Christian church baptistry was repaired. Louis Rabe is building on West Broadway. Rosengrant visited Pairys friends last Saturday. Mr Alex Carpenter visited the Magan family. Miss Alice Hawkins called on Colerain residents. Ollie Hawkins visited by his sister. Mr and Mrs J B Lydick began a Denison City trip. Festival receipts on Thanks flying evening were fifty dollars with twenty five dollars to proceeds. Union Services held at the Christian church on Thanksgiving with Roy Wright preaching. A J Davison visited Columbus and spent winter with his daughter. Miss Laura Hays accompanied him home. Miss Minnie Moore and Mr George Crabb were married and left for Marion Ohio.
Readers urged to try Parker's Tonic for ailing stomach liver and kidneys to regain health and energy. The ad claims costly watches and bad mainsprings alike fail without proper vitality and invites quick action to improve mood and strength.
Preparations are under way for a Thursday evening musicale in Senecaville. A Saturday night hall dance drew a large crowd. Talks of a Christmas cantata by the Methodist Sunday school at town hall on Christmas night. John Morehead's new house nears completion enhancing the town’s upper end. Mrs Leroy Stevens and children left Tuesday to join her husband in Guthrie Center Town. Jus Lowry also left Tuesday to seek his fortune in the Western country.
An advertisement promotes William’s Indian Pile Ointment as a cure for prolonged piles with claims of instant relief and tumor absorption. It asserts the product treats piles and itching of private parts and is sold by druggists or mail order from Frazier Medicine Co. in Cleveland Ohio.
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