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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1884
Page
2
The Belmont county murderer Emmet Mitchell faces trial beginning on the 29th. Across the country business failures last week rose by seventy one with total liabilities pegged at eight hundred thousand dollars.
Hog cholera is displacing butchers in Wheeling area and killing hogs at double the rate. In Washington City nearly every available room has been rented for inauguration week, signaling a livelier Capital for winter and spring.
Cadet Frank Carrahan of Cadiz, named from the old 17th District, resigns after trouble threatens expulsion. The item notes unrest in the North of Mexico with discontent driving many from lead to Texas and the cloud of rebellion over the region.
Ohio electors met in Columbus last Wednesday and cast 23 votes for Blaine and Logan. Judge Cole of Marysville named messenger to convey the result to Washington. Blaine’s estimated net worth ranges from 350000 to 800000, with his book Twenty Years in Congress boosting income by about 175000.
The city of Cincinnati is described as financially embarrassed with insufficient funds to pay police and other debts. The article notes the possibility of filing a petition to the Legislature for a special act to aid the city.
Hon. J. D Taylor introduces a congressional bill barring the removal from office of any honorably discharged soldier, sailor, or marine or their widow or dependent relative, except for specified cause. This measure aims to protect veterans and their families in federal positions.
The Memphis district covering parts of Tennessee Alabama Mississippi and Arkansas reports a fourteen percent drop in the cotton crop from last year. Frost caused damage while the Hocking Valley situation remains unchanged and distress persists. Aid has been requested and accepted. Foreign miners are arriving to work there. The English sparrow is being targeted for extermination in Australia due to perceived lack of usefulness. A similar program in this country could yield positive results.
The General signals he will not accept a proposed $5 000 yearly pension if Congress passes it but makes no statement about retirement as a general for a $17 500 tally. The article notes Grant’s independent stance and hints he may keep his own route.
The Zanesville Signal reports a disease resembling pleuropneumonia spreading among cattle near Adams Mills in Muskingum County. At J. J. Ingalls farm, a herd of forty purchased in Chicago last spring shows sixteen deaths since last Friday with others affected, causing unease among local cattle raisers.
The national tally shows Cleveland with 4,913,925 votes, Blaine 4,847,678, Butler 133,880, and St John 150,633. Ler had no votes in Florida Iowa Mississippi Missouri Nebraska Nevada North Carolina or Virginia, while St John received zero in Arkansas Mississippi Nevada or South Carolina.
Local snippets report a death in the vicinity and newborn daughters to Mr and Mrs Geo Heoch on December 6 and Mr and Mrs F Lowry on December 8. Farmers plow, buyers ship turkeys and fur, wool priced 30 to 33 cents, and cattle and hog prices noted. Jesse West visits from Illinois. Thos Haney’s family loses goods to fire near Quaker City. social events and a proposed clothing shop in Mrs E A Haines' room are mentioned.
Malignant typhoid fever sweeps Zanesville and surrounding districts with several deaths. Citizens seek investigation as doctors blame long neglected public wells for spreading the disease and urge their abandonment.
A large crowd gathered for a Democratic demonstration in Claysville with a torchlight Cambridge drum corps procession. No speeches occurred, and while not perfectly harmonious, no harm was done amid mingling Republicans and Democrats, with strong partisan cheers and a red town mood.
Mr. E. Springer of Mechanicsburg Pennsylvania reports severe lung illness and wasting away to a walking skeleton. He says a free trial bottle of Dr Kings New Discovery led to full recovery and a 48 pound weight gain after three bottles. He urges a free trial at J R Downar's drug store with large bottles priced at one dollar.
Missionary social held at A J Downey's last Tuesday evening. Ex tension of incorporation limits sparks debate. Born to Mr and Mrs Joe Oliver and Mr and Mrs J C Secrest, each a daughter. Weekly Sunday school teachers meeting at T J Lees Friday evening. Mrs Lloyd Selby freed from four months confinement and now out. Rev Grubber to start meetings at Simpson's Chapel one week from Thursday night. D F Morrow sent four pairs alligator boots to F H Cunnard in Montana Territory for fifty two dollars. Joe Mackley critically injured after sticking a pick in his leg. limb loss feared. Byesville streets lit with new lamps financed by Cambridge Gas Light Company.
A new generation cure for boils burns sores cuts flesh wounds sore nipples hard and soft corns chapped lips and hands pimples and blotches priced at 50 cents. Sold by druggists from Frazier Medicine Co. proprietors.
The Lebanon congregation surprised their pastor R C Criswell with a large delivery of grain provisions and gifts. A grand dinner followed, prepared by the local ladies, and speeches marked a joyful community event.
Griggs' Glycerine Salve marketed as a universal healer for cuts burns bruises and skin eruptions claims to cure piles tetter and all skin eruptions with satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. Sold by J R Downar. May 1 84 ly.
Mrs W C Scott of this place is sick with lung trouble. There will be a spelling at Winchester Friday evening. Maury Mellyar and James Owens of Cambridge visited friends during Sabbath. Our town was flooded with drummers last week and merchants are well supplied with holiday goods. Many citizens attended the Democratic follification at Antrim Friday evening and enjoyed themselves. Mr Thos Jenkins, an aged citizen of Washington township, died Saturday night at eleven o'clock and was buried Monday. Judge Frazier of Caldwell attended the funeral of his sister Mrs Ripley of Westchester and stopped at the Johnston house on return Monday.
Dr. Frazier's Root Bitters are described as strictly medicinal not a dram shop beverage. They claim to act on the liver and kidneys, keep bowels regular, and cleanse the blood. Sold by druggists for $1.00. FRAZIER MEDICINE CO., Cleveland, Ohio, May 22.
Blue Bell spelling event at College Hill last Thursday night. LJ Heskett of Quaker City visits friends nearby. Miss Sadie Bugher postpones Iowa plans until after holidays. Communion services held at the church near this place last Sunday. A surprise party for Samuel Deeren’s young folk Thursday night. W H Willison plans a few day meeting at Harmony Christian church starting next Sunday. Mike Callan and Hayden McKinley, after three years in Iowa, are visiting friends in this neighborhood and Cumberland area.
An 19th century advertisement proclaims a salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions with a guaranteed cure for piles or money back. Priced at 25 cents per box and offered jan 31.
G. H. Hotchkiss of New Haven says after six months of pain and four doctors with no relief he found Athlophoros. He reports three bottles cured him in under three weeks and urges others to try it to save money on medicines.
Rev Wright visited his children in Washington Pennsylvania last week. Rev Milligan to preach at the Christian church next Sabbath. Francis Eddy and wife begin married life above Cochran's store on Main Street. Carter and Likes dissolve furniture partnership. Mr Likes sells interest to Mr Carter. Isaac Steele opens a store on Main Street. The Haney house burned one mile north. origin unknown, nothing saved. Three holiday entertainments announced including Christmas night entertainment, GAR oyster supper December 30, and band dramatic shows January 1 and 2.
A testimonial notes Parker's Hair Balsam halted severe hair loss after fever, with the user recovering hair growth after a single bottle. The announcer emphasizes the product is cleanly scented, non oily, non dye and restores original color.
Geo M Yarnell visited Columbus last week. J M Rainie boasts the best Christmas goods in town. The Huling oil well derrick is removed for shipment to Macksburg. Nathaniel Lepage plans Kansas settling if suitable. Albert Messer injured by a descending coal shaft cage Monday evening. WF M society met at the Methodist church Sunday. Miss Sterrett’s concert at the hall fell short of expectations. Mrs Cain’s health remains poor after neuralgia. Eva Frame’s birthday party featured a album and an evening of entertainment.
Piles advertisement claims the ointment cures severe hemorrhoids and itching after a single box. It promises absorption of tumors, instant relief, and poultice action for piles and itching of private parts. Sold by druggists and mailed for $1 from Frazier Medicine Co Cleveland Ohio.
A Chicago advertisement announces Gaskell's Hand-Book of Useful Information, a compact statistical reference for mechanics, farmers, lumbermen, bankers and workers. The volume is bound in Alligator Leatherette with gold stamp and mailed postpaid for 26 cents by GEO W OGILVEE, 230 Lake St, Chicago.
The Commercial Gazette is praised as a leading Republican newspaper in Cincinnati with detailed news and strong financial reports. It highlights agricultural reporting, youth content in Chimney Corner, and regular selections from around the world, appealing to merchants, manufacturers, farmers, and professionals.
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