Holiday Goods Drive Crowds at Cambridge Stores
Cambridge merchants tout a wide range of holiday wares from toys and autograph albums to dolls and silverware. Salmons Z and Os Siddalls and J O Mellyar advertise discount prices, with Red’s restaurant and Mrs Forsythe’s toy lines drawing shoppers. A new opera hall talk and a local bridge project add town chatter as Carmbridge residents prepare for Christmas amid sales and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salmon’s
Harry Vease
Siddall’s
Rec’s
99 Cent
J. R. Troetie’s
Raymonds
J. O. Mellyar’s
U. P
Red’s
J.O. Mellyar’s
Cancer
George Bland
Belle Valley
Ogier’s
Charles Rech
Troette’s
Bostwick & Veitch’s
Silmon’s
J. O. Mellyar
S. Lac
City
Freeport
Gost “i
Veitch
Lattimore
Glenwood
Noble County
Chatterbox
Cambridge
Raymond
Cumberland
Baltimore Clothing House
Ogier
Bostwick & Veitch
New
Concord G. A. R
W. H. Gibson
J. E. Bracken
Arcade
Ohio
Morton Road
Fair Grounds
George Jones
Quaker City
Troette
Presbyterian
Milligan
Personal notices from Cambridge noting health, travel, and local commerce
Malarial fever keeps A. J. O gsk to bed. John Johnson visiting Janetson. Diphtheria keeps J. M. McKitrick indoors. H. R Smith of Noble county seeks health in Danville. Dencon visits from Edgartown. Uriah Gregg family relocates to Chaseville. Viola Doudna to spend winter in Delaware. Knowltons return from west. Josiah Hopper to Auburn IL. W. N. Cowden to lead Ohio wool exhibit in New Orleans. Local travels, shops and talks. Ar nold entertainments praised. Christmas events planned. various shop ads and notices.
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A. J. O&gsk
John Johnson
Janetson City
J. M. McKitrick
H. R Smith
Noble County
Danville
N. Y
Charles Dencon
Edgartown
Kansas
Uriah Gregg
Belle Valley
Chaseville
J. R. Knowlton
Cumberland
Josiah Hopper
Madison Township
Auburn Illinois
W.N. Cowden
Quaker City
Ohio
I. N.knowlton
George McEndree
M. A. Scott
Effie
Topeka
Geo. McCullough
Wyoming Territory
Alex. McCulloughs
Liberty Township
Civil and state court outcomes including foreclosures and damages
Courts entered judgments totaling 225 dollars and 47 cents with garnishment of 205 dollars. several cases involved estate sales, home stead rights, and liquidations. Breach of promise awarded 450 dollars. state cases include fines for weapons and assault. Community events and local notices referenced.
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Henry Barr
William Ingrams
Jas H White
George J Brill
Samuel Boswell
Liza Hutchison
William Williams
Ellen J Gatterell
Geo W Kimball
Elijah Ferbrache
Robert Gauley
Francis Barnes
Rebecca A Dyson
Guardian
Dyson
C W Dunifer
Ann Ruckle
Edward R. Barcus
John Harris
W K Gooders
A J Hutchison
Daniel Downar
Lizzie Simpson
Lemon Walgamott
John Walgamott
Emily L. Cunningham
James A. Bond
Bushfield
Anderson
Locke
Mathews
Tannehill
Rosemond
State of Ohio
Armstrong Stewart
Ohio
Jas T M McCullough
Ayer's Cathartic Pills Promised Aid for Health
Advertisement proclaims a clear head and good health from regular habits and bodily buoyancy. It urges constipated individuals to use Ayer's Cathartic Pills to restore mental vigor and physical vigor.
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Ayer
Meeting on fund raising for Hocking Valley miners held at Davis office
The committee to raise funds for Hocking Valley miners met at W O Davis office with Mayor Lawrence presiding. Dr C L Wall elected Secretary. A walking match use of Gymnasium Hall discussed for Christmas night. Grand Ball planned for Christmas Eve. Davis and Marshal Stanley to organize. A relief committee named Lunsden Gallup McCollum Rainey to solicit aid. Meeting adjourned to reconvene Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hocking Valley
W.O. Davis
Lawrence
C. L. Wall
Thalheimer
Frank Raymond
James Johnson
Mack Burgess
A. R. Murray
Gymnasium Association
W. O. Davis
Marshal Stanley
James Lunsden
M. E. Gallup
E. R. McCollum
W. A. Rainey
Electric Bitters Sold As Liver and Kidney Remedy
A claim that Electric Bitters are the best blood purifier and system regulator for liver issues biliousness jaundice constipation weak kidneys and urinary disorders. The ad says the tonic acts quickly, guarantees satisfaction or money back, and is sold by J R Downar at fifty cents a bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J R. Downar
Short items note holiday timing and local happenings
The column lists upcoming events and local activity including turkey readiness for holidays, western fever in the area, fresh beef from WE Cunningham, flour sold at 4.25 per barrel, boots by Heiner and Baxter, James Henry at the Whetstone property, F Spry Hall killing two hogs around 1100 pounds, a cave-in on Mrs Lawrence's pavement, corn bids 43 to 45 cents from Cambridge, recent rains adding water, Christmas tree plans by the Presbyterian and ME Sunday schools, and repairs at the Smith House and stable by landlord Wm Smith.
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Cunningham
Heiner and
Baxter
James Henry
Jefferson Township
Poe
West End
F Spry Hall
Smith House
Proper Stamp Attaching and Red Clover Tonic Ad
A short instructional note explains moistening an envelope before affixing a stamp. An accompanying advertisement touts Dr Jones Red Clover Tonic for dyspepsia costiveness bad breath biles pimples ague malaria poor appetite low spirits headache and kidney liver stomach issues priced at 50 cents from J R Downar.
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Dr. Jones
J. R. Downar
Music Folios Marked Down at Sarchet's Music Store
192 pages of music in full sheet size offered for 50 cents and 96 pages for 25 cents with pianos organs accordions violins harmonicas included. Holi days sale branding and cases available. Callers with debts to J R Troerre Cambridge Ohio urged to settle promptly.
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Sarchet’s Music Store
Baltimore Clothing House Promotes Latest Suit Designs
The Baltimore Clothing House showcases its finest line of dress suits in the latest designs. Shoppers are invited to view new patterns, fabrics, and tailored fits for a refined appearance this season.
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Baltimore
Parish Life and Health Notions in Local Notice
An old column promotes Parker's Tonic as a remedy for general illness and fatigue. Thomas Long, a Leba non school teacher in Adams Township, was surprised when his entire 38-member school visited him on his birthday, presenting two gold pens and sharing a festive celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Long
Lebanon
Adams Township
Tom
Time tried and true Dr Ligelow’s Positive Cure
Time tested claim describes Dr Ligelow’s Positive Cure as a cough remedy covering coughs colds croup whooping cough influenza bronchitis hoarseness incipient consumption and throat and lung diseases. It promises complete healing and safer use for children with trial bottles free and special inducements at the Baltimore Clothing House.
Oldham's Station Social Dances and Local Happenings
Notes from Oldham's Station report social dances for the season and a Christmas tree event at Barr's schoolhouse on Christmas Eve. Various local names appear with sickness, travels, and community activities including farm work, a fox chase talk, funerals, visiting kin, and a serenade for a newly married couple. The piece encourages subscribing to the Heraid for the New Year.
Frazier's Root Bitters Marketed as Medicine
Frazier's Root Bitters are presented as a medicinal product rather than a dram shop beverage. They claim to act on the Liver and Kidneys, promote regular bowels, and cleanse the blood. Sold by Druggists for $1.00 by FRAZIER MEDICINE Co. Prop's in Cleveland Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frazier Medicine Co
Prop's
Cleveland
Ohio
Hall's Catarrh Cure Reward Offer
I. J. Cheney & Co offer a $100 reward for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Sold by J. R. Downiar. Belmont County commissioners plan to fit Frazier's livery stable in St. Clairsville as a jail during new jail construction. Ayer's Sarsaparilla touted as superior among medicines in city, state and country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. J. Cheney & Co
J. R. Downiar
Commissioners
Belmont County
Frazier
St. Clairsville
Ayer
Bratton Named Postmaster at Fairview
Mr Bratton has been appointed postmaster at Fairview with Mrs Cozad resigning. He will assume duties on or about January 12.
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Bratton
Fairview
Cozad
Frazier Throat and Lung Balsam Promoted as Cure All
Advertisement touts Dr. Frazier's Throat and Lung Balsam as the only sure cure for coughs colds hoarseness and throat and lung diseases. Claims vast numbers owe their lives to the remedy sold by Frazer Medicine Co Cleveland Ohio at 50 cents a bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Frazier
Frazier Medicine CO
Cleveland
Ohio
Slack mining and local woes haunt Mill Street town
Work is slack at the mines and sickness runs in families. Geof Davis buys J R Landman’s grocery and restaurant. Miners arrive from Hocking Valley reporting bad conditions. Post office dissatisfaction grows since the November election. A young man from Otterbein solicits petitions on Mill Street for its removal, while warnings about Sunday conduct circulate.
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Hans Weaver
Geof Davis
J R Landman
Hocking Valley
Otterbein
Mill Street
Piles Piles Sure Cure for Blind Bleeding and Itching
William's Indian Pile Ointment claims to cure the worst piles with one box. It absorbs tumors and soothes itching, acting as poultice for instant relief. Prepared only for piles and itching of the private parts. Sold by druggists or mailed to Cleveland Ohio.
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William
Frazier Medicine CO
Prop’s
Local Social Notes and Minor Crisscrosses
Mrs Matilda Dawson visits Canal Dover friends while Robi Jones returns to Columbus last Saturday. Miss Belle Mercer visits at Kar ley's. Mrs Lizzie Devault of Newark visits her father. Rumor swirls Tom Booth and Miss Josie Hall wed. Sam Buchannon of Newcomerstown visited last week. Sick list includes Rey Fred Holder Abner Graham and Jennie McComb. Miss Mattie Miller of Kimbolton visits Dollie Gibbs. Literary society forms at Black's with Melvin Norris president Howard Beeks vice president and Prof Wm Angus secretary. A dusky looking man in a red flannel suit alights from the train claiming India lecturer advance agent but flees with stolen overcoat and unpaid board bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matilda Dawson
Canal Dover
Robi Jones
Columbus
Belle Mercer
Karley
Lizzie Devault
Newark
Tom Booth
Josie Hall
Sam Buchannon
Newcomerstown
Rey Fred Holder
Abner Graham
Jennie McComb
Mattie Miller
Kimbolton
Dollie Gibbs
Satyr Cure for Cuts Bruises Sores and Eruptions
Advertises a topical remedy named Satyr for skin ailments including cuts bruises sores ulcers tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and eruptions. Promises guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded with 25 cents per box. Sold by J. R. Downar. January 1851.
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J. R. Downar
Local Notices and Social News from Midway
Elijah Ferbrache visits friends in the west as local social notices report on the Lodge of Good Templars, a lecture at Armstrong’s schoolhouse, and absence of preaching at the Baptist church. Town movements include Lemuel O Vance’s plan to relocate, J C Rolingson visiting Kansas, Mrs Joseph Temple and family visiting, Miss Laura McCarty visiting, Flora Davis’s wedding plans, and a jewelryless intrusion at William Calvert’s house last week.
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John Langley
Blue Bell
Alex. Harper
Madison Township
Elizabeth Allen
Springfield
Ohio
B. Allen
Barnesville
Arnold
City Hall
Harry Pease
Town Hall
Ogier
Elijah Ferbrache
Lodge of Good Templars
John Allender
Armstrong’s
Baptist Church
Lemuel O Vance
J C Rolingson
Kansas
Rey WR Rolingson
Joseph Temple
Uhrichsville
Laura McCarty
Hamilton
Slaughter Hill
Flora Davis
William Calvert
Mrs Dailey's Cure: New Discovery Relieves Asthma
Mrs Mary A Dailey of Tunkhannock Pennsylvania suffered six years with asthma and bronchitis. After taking Dr Kings New Discovery last October she found immediate relief and soon was completely cured, gaining fifty pounds. Free trial bottles available at J R Downar's drug store. Large bottles one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A Dailey
Tunkhannock
Dr King
J R Downar
Pont Pleasant Notes On Local Residents and Deaths
Pt Pleasant reports Wm Young making extensive improvements on his property while W T Young teaches at Hartford school during illness. Miss Maggie Trott and Mrs John Ripley are both ill, O R Taylors improving, and Mrs Nancy Frye died December 11 of paralysis. Rev Booker led services for Mrs Frye, with burial at Buffalo cemetery. Mrs John Langly died December 11 of stomach neuralgia and was buried at Bethel cemetery.
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Wm Young
Maggie Trott
John Ripley
Benjamin Drake
O R Taylor
W T Young
Hartford
John Langly
Bethel Cemetery
Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society
Spaid
Wili
Stephen Secrest
Nancy Frye
Wm Frye
James
Lutheran Church
Booker
Buffalo
ArmLoruoros Cures Rheumatism Says Adams Express Driver
A New Haven driver recounts three months of illness from Rheumatism that kept him from work. After one bottle of ATHLOPHOROS he returned to duties with daily wagon service in rain or shine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bradley
Columbus Avenue
New Haven
Adams Express
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