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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1886
Page
3
A dealer advertises medical services in Ohio claiming to diagnose by chemical examination of a patient urine sample. It lists deformities and chronic illnesses including lung diseases asthma bronchitis consumption rheumatism liver complaint and more. The method centers on a morning urine sample.
An old advertisement warns that constipation poisons the system if untreated. It claims decayed matter breeds serious illnesses and that Ox Blood Bitters or Burdock Blood Bitters can cure or relieve constipation, citing a Rochester testimonial from J. Williamson.
Cambridge and neighboring communities report busy winter season items. Court sessions, new pensions granted, a fire of local incidents, school term starting January 4, rail and railcar updates, holiday trade, skating accidents, and social events fill the December paper with notices of births deaths marriages and local commerce.
John Kirkpatrick died December 2 1886 at age forty seven after a long illness. A lawyer turned journalist he purchased the Jeffersonian in 1872 and built it into a leading Democratic paper. Survived by wife Nellie Talbott and three sons Roger John and William he was active in the Soldiers and Sailors Orphans Home and the Ohio River Commission and attained the 32nd degree in Freemasonry. Funeral was held December 5 with Masons, bar, and newspaper staff in attendance.
Cambridge editors and printers met in the Jeffersonian office with Prof John McBurney chair and J M Amos as secretary They adopted resolutions honoring John Kirkpatrick condoling with his widow and sons and pledging to attend his funeral in a body The report notes his kindness modesty and enterprise as editor and business manager and states his death creates a vacancy in journalistic ranks.
The Guernsey county Bar met in Cambridge to honor John Kirkpatrick who died in his prime. A committee drafted resolutions praising his industry and public service, noting his work with the Ohio River Commission and Muskingum River Improvement. A post mortem linked his illness to spinal degeneration from a fall.
Our great slaughter sale of overcoats has commenced and will continue for a few weeks only. We expect to close out our entire stock at low prices to induce buyers. Many have purchased overcoats because they are cheaper than current wool prices. Call to secure a bargain. Also offering bargains in men’s boys’ and children’s suits. We guarantee satisfaction and a larger stock at lower prices than any other shop in the country. Next to the post office Cam.
Miss Etta Stranathan died at Cumberland last Thursday after a prolonged illness. Widely beloved, her loss cast lasting gloom over friends and neighbors. The funeral, conducted by Rev. Piggott of Pt. Pleasant, was held Friday and drew a large gathering.
The court ordered George Fox of northeastern Guernsey restrained and issued a certificate to the Reform farm. Sheriff McDonald transported him there on Friday. He showed a liking for women and sometimes crossed etiquette lines.
Mr Keiser, a mineral water maker from West Cambridge, has purchased the Isaac Duffey property and moved in last week. Partner Mr Diefenbach has also bought the Mrs Cain property. They plan to erect a factory on the Duffey site to expand their growing business.
Cambridge promotes its musical talent with a cornet band concert set for December 23 and 24 at Hammond's Opera House. The group faces no fear of criticism and invites the public to attend.
The shooting of Officer Thomas Roach by former policeman William Garman led to Garman's commitment to jail in default of a $10,000 bail. The city is in an uproar with talks of lynching and high excitement as Roach dies within hours.
Jane Todd showed angry passions aiming to break up the Mineral Point District No. 5 school. She was arraigned before Justice Turner on Saturday and bound over to the Common Pleas in $100. The cause of the outbreak could not be learned.
The Rev Dr Freeman died at his Cumberland home on Friday aged 65. He was a capable preacher and a devoted Christian who labored for the Master’s kingdom. The widow has community sympathy in this sad bereavement.
The finest saddles harness trunks and valises are on display at J W Moore opposite the post office and sold at astonishing low prices according to a local advertisement.
Civil cases include sale confirmations and deed orders for B F Collison administrator and Clara Cockins et al. Peters owes Peters $187.94 with court order to sell. Rachel Brunton granted divorce and restored to Tucker. Commissioners E W Mathews and J C Steele appointed to line up report with Prosecuting Attorney. Court adjourned in memory of John Kirkpatrick and resolutions filed.
To Silk Buyers. Raymond & Co offers twenty pieces of Black Gros Grain Rhadzimir Rhadames and Royal Silk at deep discounts. Elegant Gros Grain from $1.25 to 97 cents per yard and $1.50 to $1.18. Rhadames from $1.50 to $1.124. Royal silk reduced from $2 to $1.65 per yard. Prices good until January 1. Call early for choice.
Testimonial from M C Van Winkle of Parkersburg Va praising Miss Nellie Free after a week at his Academy of Music venue. He notes immense business and great satisfaction and says a return engagement is planned with Mr Compston described as clever and Nellie as a pleasing artist.
An exchange quotes a moral verse condemning various cheats. It argues cheating a printer would ruin a man’s soul, while other wrongs such as stealing wood or beating a cobbler might be pardoned. The line reinforces ethical strictness across trades.
Monday a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs John Johnson, the fifteenth birth in the family since their 1866 marriage. The tally includes three sets of twins. John smiles.
Saturday pension day drew lively business in Washington. Miss Cora Gary celebrated her seventeenth birthday with a lively party Friday evening. J W Moore and E M Creighton received cattle from Licking county last week. Jonathan Rose & Co stored about 20 000 pounds of wool bought last Fall. Hugh McCreary bought hogs at 5 cents per pound. E Houser of Cadiz visited and hunted with a fine bird dog. Mrs Dr F Rea is visiting at Steubenville. I Thompson and wife of Senecaville will winter with his daughter Mrs R BP Craig. Many Masons attended the funeral of Joh Kirkpatrick. Hugh Wells says clover will not be bulled before January. Last week hog killings were common and disputes arose over the largest hog. Hon Wm Lawrence sprained ankle but can walk with crutches.
A complete line of the choicest styles of picture frames in wood silk gilt and plush can be bought very cheap at Ogier's.
Jenkins builds a new stable for horses and James Bond is sold. Market reports show three and a half cents per pound for meat while Andrew Cunningham Jr buys turkeys at six cents a pound. J A Daniels returns from work with Farnham on Merino sheep. Pine Grove Union debates US pride and shame. Antrim hosts a box festival and oyster supper for the band. Madison township School Board appoints a delegate to visit every school. Winchester John Smith G A R post elects officers for the year. post remains prosperous with growing membership.
A fine variety of new and beautiful designs of Christmas cards at all prices and styles, are to be seen at Ogier's book store.
Rusty nights. Dr T J Lyne attends the sick. A T Saviers returned from Columbus. Mrs McKinnie of Cadiz visits her sister Mrs W C Scott. Blacksmiths Cosgrave and Moore thriving. Benton Wirick of Cambridge made a drying visit. Rev M Moses began meetings at Antrim. Orville Duffey and wife of Cambridge visited Reuben Tedrick. Schools under J A Weyers and Hattie Johnson progress finely. Alice Parkinson returned from visit with Ella May Scott. Sabbath school plans a Christmas ladder for Christmas Eve. Myrtle Hanna died last Thursday and was buried in Antrim cemetery Friday.
A selection of elegant dressing cases work boxes odor cases shaving sets in plush and leather are offered at very low prices at Ogiers.
T B Smith returns home from Barnesville while hogs show a drop in value from 2 percent to 344 cents. Sheep pelt and fur buyers arrive offering high market prices. A festival occurred last Tuesday evening at the colored school house near Scott's mines. The missionary band hosted a supper at Squire Eagleton's Thursday evening to fundraise for the band.
The cheapest family Bibles in the market and the best assortment of bindings in pocket Bibles hymn books and psalm books are at Ogier's Book Store.
Born to Mr and Mrs Newton Hainey a daughter. Mrs Vena Hillman returns to Senecaville after two years away. John Dilley of Quaker City visited over Sunday. Rodney Parry injured by a fall from a chair onto a hot stove. C A LePage begins a teaching term near Claysville. Wesleyan church revivals draw interest and hopeful improvement. Samuel McVicker dies after a yearlong illness leaving a wife and one child. Excelsior literary society organized with officers listed. Mrs Thomas Taylor dies, having moved from Paola Kansas six years ago to Senecaville to bury her husband, loved and missed by all.
Beautiful articles for holiday presents at Ogier's Book Store are described as affordable for everyone, highlighting accessible prices and broad selection for shoppers during the season.
Publishing house George Stinson & Co of Portland Maine seeks new agents nationwide. No experience needed and both women and men can earn well from home with flexible hours. Free trial of business details and full instructions will be sent to interested applicants.
Miller and McBee disposed of cattle. Cross Roads post office proposed. A. J. Larrison ill for days. Lewis Wharton owns an 1812 coin. Milton Leeper and Benj. Johnson rebuilding nearby dwellings. Ida Mayhoor of Plainfield and Maggie Chambers of Tyner visiting. Jones & Evans move mill to Durbin for winter work. Abraham Gibson to receive $12 monthly pension with $2,200 back pay.
Byesville notes trade picking up and ice selling being popular. Grant Bros sold their dry goods stock to O Halburg. A quarterly meeting held at MP church last Sunday. K of L society to host an oyster supper on Dec 4. Prof H Conner of Cumberland teaching music here. Elmer Bryan of Senecaville gave a free Bible lecture in Burt's hall last Sunday. Byersville residents with scarlet fever sought. Conner Nicholson opened a Trail Bus store with I K Thompson as manager. S Nickerson and Samuel Conner of Haskinsville attended the quarterly meeting Sunday. WFMS of the ME church to host a social and spelling school in Burt's Hall New Year's eye. Grand plans for the event.
The Pennsylvania lines west of Pittsburg offer one fare round trips to all stations on December 24 25 and 81st 1886 and January 1 1887 with return by January 3 1887. Information from nearest agent of the Pennsylvania Company Pittsburg Cincinnati and St Louis Railway and Chicago St Louis and Pittsburg Railroad Company.
Frank Burlingame visited St Clairsville on business last week. Elder Paine spoke at Allen’s chapel Monday morning and presided at the first quarterly conference. At the literary society’s recent organization Chase McCracken was elected president, Benton Lynn vice president, and Val D McDonnell treasurer. A debate Thursday evening argued that the stage has a moral tendency.
Dr J Simonand of New Orleans La attests Scott's Emulsion of Pure Cod Livey Oil with hypophosphites as the finest preparation for lung troubles and wasting diseases. He calls it a reliable agent presented in a perfectly elegant and agreeable form.
By the Probate Court of Guernsey county Ohio the undersigned named as executor of the last will and testament of Mrs Mary J R Cherry deceased of Cambridge has qualified and accepted the trust Thomas Kirkwood sy steele Rosemond attorneys notice indicates appointment and acceptance of duties in the estate likely dated 1986 with legal formalities.
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