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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1889
Page
2
The Librarian reports 1,994 books and magazines added to the State library over the past year, bringing the total volumes to 58,506. This Cambridge notice lists Mahaffey and Ogier as managers with T. W. Ogier as editor and office on Main Street East Court Square.
A California judge, recently embroiled in a scandal for appearing intoxicated in public, apologized from the bench, condemned himself, and then fined himself $50 which he paid to a court officer.
The article notes Senator Sherman will not influence census taker appointments in the Seventh district and that Congressmen Taylor and Grosvenor must settle the matter. It questions which will gain more administration influence as Blaine fades from public prominence and Hayes remains retired.
Speaker Reed designates Ways and Means Appropriations Manufactures Elections and Mileage committees. The Ways and Means panel includes McKinley as chairman with Burrows Bayne Dingley McKenna Payne Lafollette Gear Carlisle Mills McMillin Breckinridge and Flower. Tariff extremes appear, but protectionism holds a majority.
A Long Island man was found to be buying old broken down horses and turning them into bologna meat sold to the public. The culprit kept his process secret, and experts warn that worse animal matter could be substituted if such counterfeit methods continue.
Eastern journals claim a theological revolution as the Westminster Confession faces revision. The debate grows fierce with the old doctrine resisting while Western influence climbs. sectional differences shift power toward the West as leaders edge toward change.
The draft notes Secretary Noble requests about 97 million dollars for pensions in the next fiscal year, an amount higher than last year by around eight million. The text argues the large increase aids veterans and reflects political support for a generous, equitable pension policy.
The Ohio Building Association in Cincinnati closed after ex Treasurer W L Peters misused over 25000 dollars and confessed a conspiracy implicating George R Topp. In Washington Edward Silcott, a sergeant at arms, drew about 72000 for Congressional salaries and sent funds to an unknown destination.
Jefferson Davis former President of the Confederacy dies in New Orleans last Friday morning. He served as Secretary of War and was a long time national figure before the war. The South mourns him as a leader while noting the rebellion's stain and questioning the delay of his accountability.
President Harrison again reshapes the court by appointing David J. Brewer of Kansas as Associate Justice to fill the seat left by the death of Hon. Stanley Matthews. Brewer is prominent in Kansas, has served on its Supreme Court, and was born in Smyrna after his father served as a missionary to Asia Minor.
The Washington Star prints a playful anecdote on Speaker Reed of Maine noting his first public speech as a boy. Mrs Libby of Old Orchard recalls taking Reed to school on Brackett street in Portland and a poem recitation that featured Old Jim Crow, revealing a humorous origin of a future political figure.
R M Hall buys a fine dwelling in our town. Mrs Dr Cooper of Cambridge visits Mrs Voorhees. Mrs J H Baker returns from Newark. A quarterly ME church meeting featured a grand sermon by Dr Mills. PC and O engine emitted steam but townspeople stay hopeful. An oil well near Midway yielded oil. further drilling south may uncover more. No Farmers Institute this year. locals will assist Quaker City and hope for a strong next county institute.
Miss Lizzie Cosgrove and CW St Clair appeared in Caldwell last week while Miss Lou Conner visited relatives in Cambridge. Mrs Ella Holmes and Dr Charles Draper visited in Zanesville. Miss Nettie Knowlton returned from Cambridge. Mrs A B Long guest of Mrs Carrie Forsythe in Beaver Falls. Helen Morledge injured arm after a fall. Dr Chambers and wife visit Chandlersville daughters. Presbyterian Ladies Aid plans a Dairy Maids Carnival at Town Hall on New Year’s Eve and Night.
City reports a busy week with residents traveling for work and visits between Pt Pleasant Cambridge Newark and Hartford. Notable items include Harvey Pratt seeking employment in Newark Ohio and several residents hosting or visiting relatives. A marriage occurred Sabbath evening between F Campbell of Hartford and Miss Mattie Secrest of Pt Pleasant.
John Berry receives 6 per month with 340 arrears and John Milligan’s pension rises from 10 to 12 per month. Old soldier Jacob Phelps dies of heart failure and lung trouble. Prices: eggs 20c, butter 15c, flour 2.50 per cwt, rabbits 10c, quail 5c, squirrels 5c. Quail pheasant squirrel shooting law ready by the 15th. McCullough to ship 40,000 feet car timber to England. Various local updates include church meetings, Bible agent McKim, and soldiers drawing $136 monthly in pensions.
Byesville predicts a wedding soon with Frank Dougherty of Cambridge visiting last week. Also noted are several whooping cough cases, Walter Neyman of Senecaville visiting family, and Olga Young of Senecaville spending days with friends. WFMS held its regular quarterly meeting at the ME church on Sunday night December 8 featuring music declamations and dialogues.
A fat man wearing a large shirt dined on raw oysters at a Clark street restaurant. A rogue oyster slid from his fork and crawled across his chest to his armpit, then back and forth across his body. He collapsed in distress as the oyster finally dropped from his neck and hung from a chandelier. Doctors expect a quick recovery from the shock.
First Assistant Postmaster General Clark reports increases in post offices and presidents offices from 1888 to 1889. Money order offices rose to 5 583 with 472 more than prior year. free delivery offices reached 401, with 43 more than last year and 446 potential by June 1890. Presidential salaries rose, creating 2 652 offices, up 150.
Water courses and marshes breed fever and ague. Laxador is described as a strong preventive and effective remedy for malaria. The formula is said to avoid stupefying or dangerous ingredients. Price 25 ets.
A Boston Budget quip notes that men are more considerate than women in a ballet seating case. A tall crowned hat blocks the view for a man behind, while another man in front peers at dancers, highlighting social manners in a witty brief.
Wm. Timmons Idaville postmaster tests Electric Bitters for kidney and liver trouble and praises its effects. John Leslie, farmer, calls it the best kidney and liver medicine. J. W. Gardner, hardware merchant, says it restored strength and appetite, priced at 50 cents at D. M. Hawthorne's drugstore.
The text notes Brazil has 385 345 fewer square miles than the United States and only a quarter as many people. Its southern region is cool like Southern Georgia and Alabama, while parts reach tropical heat. It covers two fifths of South America and extends into major inland routes with vast natural resources.
For cure of rheumatism neuralgia and related pains Salvation Oil is advertised as the greatest pain cure on earth at 25 cents a bottle. The ad also touts Dr Bull's Cough Syrup as superior to all other cough remedies citing high demand for the long established remedy.
December 2 1889 circular notes a dull market with large Western stocks of 1888 crop burley and ample supply for next year. Prices for new crop air cured around $3.00 with limited upside. shipments delayed to spring. Inspections show Ohio and Maryland stocks and weak export prospects for winter.
A large stock of Bibles suitable for holiday gifts is available at the depository inside Horn brook's shoe store. This assortment promises sturdy editions and decorative bindings for Christmas shoppers.
The Ohio State Journal, entering its seventy ninth year, plans daily and weekly issues for the coming year. It pledges comprehensive world and Ohio news, broad literary coverage, and growth with vigor under Republican yet fearless reporting. Dilley, the jeweler, opposite the Brown House, Hoge's building.
J C Jones a Fulton Arkansas city marshal describes a decade long battle with blood poisoning and mercurial rheumatism. after trying many medicines without relief he took Swift's Specific S S S and says he was cured enabling him to resume work.
Testimonial ads claim Swift's Specific 8.8.8 cures blood poisoning after several bottles. Included are named individuals from Mobile Alabama, Flushing Long Island, Mineola Long Island, and mentions of free mailings and a Drawer 3 Atlanta address. Pine shaving pillows are advertised as soothing lung trouble and coughs with a pine scent.
In Barnesville and surrounding area, Mrs. Dr. L A Harkey of Cleveland Ohio advertises free consultations and examinations with a solicitation for correspondence and certificates.
Commencing Sunday November 21 trains on the B and O R R depart Cambridge with multiple daily Chicago and eastern routes. Chicago Express 6 2 p m. Chicago Fast Express 9 45 a m. Chicago Limited 11 20 p m. Through sleepers and Pullman service on all main trains via Washington Baltimore and Philadelphia. Additional routes include New York Fast Express 9 36 p m and Vestibuled Limited 2 17 a m. Pittsburgh Limited 2 20 a m and Wheeling Express 7 15 a m with Pullman Bullet Sleeper. Tickets and sleeping car information available from A B White, Cambridge, Ohio.
An advertisement touts a universal salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or a refund and sells for 25 cents per box by D. M. Hawthorne.
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