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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1882
Page
2
Following the election Democrats hold a majority in twenty three State delegations to Congress. If Congress decides the next President, a Democrat is assured. The Capitol flag in Washington was placed at half mast upon news of Dr Updegraff's death and his desk from the last session was draped in mourning.
The death of Congressman Updegraff opens the field for candidates with a strong battle ahead. Frazier is urged by some, Taylor remains influential in the county, Hollingsworth is favored by Harrison, and Belmont is viewed cautiously. Jefferson’s stance is unclear but she will likely oppose the west end. The Governor will issue a proclamation today calling a special election within ten days to fill the vacancy.
The piece notes gambling and speculative prices harming ordinary life and urges strong legislation against gambling in commerce. It then memorializes Hon. Jonathan T. Updegraff, detailing his Ohio origins, medical training, Civil War service, and lengthy congressional career from 1869 onward, with notes on his age and legacy.
The Gospel Expositor editor Rev Dr Dougan Clark of Richmond is eulogized with a full funeral featuring Dr A M Reid of Steubenville, a choir of sixty young women, and a solemn procession. Congressional and state dignitaries send condolences as townsfolk mourn with draped houses and tolling bells. Pallbearers include T B Coulter, Warwick Price, J J Gill, and others from Ohio and nearby states. Interment occurs at the Old Home Farm burying ground.
The National Agricultural Convention meets at the Grand Pacific Hotel Chicago beginning Tuesday December 12 for four days. Attendees include ex Chief Justice Kinney Neb Hon H S Kimball Dr E Lewis Sturtevant N Townshend J H Stranger R Torrey D H Wheeler W W Burns J B Grinnell F D Coburn and others. Discussions cover stock breeding ensilage green fodder preservation tariff and related topics with broad participation invited from all sections of the United States.
Noble county reports tobacco sold at five dollars per hundred pounds while Morgan lacks a railroad after thirty years of discussion. County notes include LeMoyne crematory figures, November internal revenue of 1.077 million, and local crime in Columbus Grove.
A man ill with a dreadful cold discovers the worth of his wife when she offers him Dr Bull s Cough Syrup. The vignette captures a household cure and the role of a caring spouse in a period health anecdote.
The writer recalls a visit to Loudon county Virginia with notes on scenery fertile farms yielding 105 bushels per acre and stone fences seen by Ohio farmers. He mentions predominant faiths Methodist Baptist and Quaker, a Quaker meeting on November 26 where a speaker mourned a brother, healthful air and water, and a new rail line planned from Round Hill to Winchester. Washington City is noted for its population and mix of ancient and modern buildings.
A Hartford Connecticut clergyman writes Dr. David Kennedy of Rondout New York praising Kennedy Favorite Remedy as a cure for Chronic Liver disease and indigestion. He plans to introduce the medicine to his parish, noting its value though at one dollar per bottle.
Mr Peter Lawler has lived in this town seventeen years and served in our employ fifteen. He has been a good and respected citizen despite a chronic illness, now said to be in apparent good health. Cons O Brown Pres t notes a wonderful case published in another column for readers.
Mrs. Warner of South Rondout Ulster County New York suffered a severe accident when a pair of shears entered her left eye while she tried to take them from her child. After failed treatment and rising inflammation, surgeon Dr David Kennedy removed the eye, and prescribed Kennedy’s Favorite Remedy to aid recovery, touting its blood cleansing and female health benefits.
Cho J M Beggs loses a valuable horse to lung fever while James Kayes hosts a noted safe. Sheep losses occur after a dog raid on J M Clark’s flock. James Beggs reports cattle losses likely from grass. Mrs Maria Bell visits Norwich connections near Newark. W T Young and J A Smith with two daughters visit J M Nelson. Thanksgiving shared at home.
The Baptist congregation held Thanks giving services and an aged citizen Andrew Thompson made the six list. A candy party for the young folks occurred at James L. Pisher's. Mrs. Christain Wenger and her daughter returned from Tuscarawas county where her mother, who was sick, died. A young people’s party met at James Willis' last Wednesday. John Gibney’s sale last Thursday drew good prices. On Thanksgiving Rev J W Martin delivered a strong sermon at the Clear Fork J P church and ordained three new elders John Neel James Wish art and John A Thompson.
John A. Smith of Licking county visits relatives in this township. Jackson delivers an eloquent sermon at the M. E. church on Thanksgiving day at 10 o clock. Presiding Elder Gray to give a sermon Saturday at 2 o clock. A Literary Society organized at Independence school house last Friday evening with officers J F Blair president J Buckingham vice president A M Driggs secretary and J Bonnell treasurer. Question for next Friday: resolved that to Washington belongs more honor than to any other man of his day. Affirmative: John Harding A M Blair A M Driggs. Negative: J Kk Bonnell EK D Patterson and J F Blair.
The item notes coal mines north of town are being worked again. It records a birth to Mr and Mrs P M Adair on December 3 1882 a son. Also mentionsJames W Tedrick offering property for sale and Thomas Wilkins fur buyer buying again this fall. Includes an advertising line for a product the Great German Invigorator and a sale by John Downar.
The advertisement promotes Dr Chase's Receipt for Everybody enlarged to 648 pages with over 2000 household recipes. It claims universal suitability and strong agent incentives including exclusive territory and sample copies by mail for $2.00. Address Dr Chase's Steam Printing House Ann Arbor Michigan.
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