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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1884
Page
2
The excerpt notes Ohio's debt exceeding four million dollars while predicting a business revival after January 1. It mentions Belmont county gaining two representatives in the next Legislature and reports on national topics such as Spanish treaty opposition by manufacturers and unions, Dakota seeking statehood, and a Blaine libel suit withdrawal without reason.
The Herald notes a large calendar from the Courier office in Zanesville and reports a Western Union Telegraph operators strike threat that could ripple nationwide. It also mentions natural gas sightings in Duck Creek valley with Macksburg residents boasting about it like barnyard fowl and Nebraska farmers doubling coal price versus corn as fuel.
Beginning January 1 the day at Greenwich Observatory will be counted from midnight through to the next midnight. A 24 hour dial has stood at the observatory for years, and now the 24 hour day becomes the official standard.
Italy fears France will raise grain duties worsening distress in northern regions already strained by poor crops. A commission to investigate the matter is expected to be appointed soon.
The Ohio Legislature will convene the first Monday in January with much important business ahead. Key matters include a proposal to move election timing from October to November and the temperance question.
Wayne County Democrats plan their annual St Jackson Day event in Wooster on January 8, continuing a 25 year old tradition. They anticipate a strong turnout and a festive atmosphere with high hopes and careful preparations.
The Warner-Taylor dispute in the House drew wide reaction across the states, with Democratic papers praising Warner’s victory while Republican outlets claim he was worseed. The discussion echoed the campaign era joint debate and sparked talk nationwide.
The Postmaster General has transmitted to the house recommendations for reimbursing the Byesville postmaster for 61.58 after burglary losses, and the Danford postmaster for 22.70 for the same reason. A New Concord claim for 43 lost in burglary was not favored as it was not filed in time.
Uneasiness lingers in the Russian royal household after an assassination attempt involving railway rails set to derail the Czar's train en route to a province demonstration. A station guard at the scene was later found murdered as authorities tightened security amid widespread excitement.
The piece notes widespread financial strain with strikes and factory shutdowns. It forecasts a sluggish holiday season, possible after new year improvements, and predicts more failures and suspensions as capital and labor clash over overproduction and exploitation fears. It urges economy among withers to ease tensions.
The Guernsey County Teachers Institute convened in School Hall on Monday with vice-president J.8. Edenburn presiding. Prof. J. H. Sarcher led music, then Prof. Ogden gave blessings. John McBurney spoke on education, followed by D. D. Taylor and Prof. Burgess. Evening session featured D. Maharry’s inaugural address and further talks by Ogden and McBurney. Tuesday covered teaching, history, arithmetic, grammar, and mathematics with McBurney and Ogden. Enrollment lists numerous attendees including John Ogden, J.8 Edenburn, John McBurney, D. D. Taylor, E. Burgess, J. R. Mc Burney, and others.
Court record lists Maud Towner vs George Mid dleton with W 5S. Heade made guardian ad litem for Ella Long. Lafayette Baker as ad m'r vs Stewart E Coulter. judgment for plaintiff $112 50. Henry M Masters vs Sarah Masters divorce and custody to plaintiff. W B Bisler guardian of Saml Craig and Letha Taylor. J L Locke guardian ad litem for Letha Taylor. Isaac L Fisher Ex'r vs Nathan Huff man. Leave granted Craig & Foy and Guernsey National Bank to become defendants. W I Forsythe ex'rs vs W B Bisler. Guardian ad litem R T Scott for Emma B James W and Andrew Wilson.
Mr C B Clark manager of the Springfield telephone exchange resigns effective January 1 1885 to join Adams Express Company. He has added 150 subscribers in his tenure and will be stationed in Parsons Kansas. Maj Hoover cannot name a successor but expects a strong civil service man to take over.
The article recounts a surprise birthday party for Isaac Hazlett on Saturday December 20 at his home. About 70 guests attended. Gifts included mittens from Mrs EF A Walgamott and a cigar holder from Mr and Mrs Dunifer, plus a $15 platform rocking chair. Friends praised Hazletts industry and thrift as well as sociable humor from John Furney.
A gentleman recalls a fever and rapid hair loss, claiming Parker's Hair Balsam restored the original color after a single bottle. He notes the product is clean, highly perfumed, non oily, and not a dye, with surprising effectiveness.
A Greenville Alabama woman recounts eight years of illness from a nurse caused blood poisoning in her child and herself. After failing to improve with doctors and medicines, she found relief using Swift's Specific, stating both herself and child recovered and praising the blood purifier. A treatise on blood and skin diseases is mailed free by Swift Specific Co. Atlanta Georgia.
The B and O Railway announces reduced round trip fares across its system for holiday travel. Tickets may be used from December 23 to January 2 for return, with options on December 24 25 31 and January 1. Posters and station agents provide details. The W and LE and M railways offer one fare round trips December 21 24 and December 28 to January 1, with return by January 7 1885.
Advert says Griggs Glycerine Salve cures cuts bruises scalds burns wounds and all sores. Claims to cure piles tetter and skin eruptions. Satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. Only 25 cents. For sale by J R Downar May 1 84 style ad.
N T Oliver writes from Senecaville that an affray between Oliver and William Secrest is untrue. He says Secrest was not arrested because Oliver is a sworn officer and warns readers to beware of what they write.
A vintage patent remedy claim touts a universal balm for boils burns cuts sores pimples and chapped lips priced at 50e. Offered by Jy Frazier Medicine Co proprietor with druggist distribution.
A new illustrated volume from Historical Publishing Co offers an encyclopedic survey of exploration and adventure. It includes an official history of the Greeley North Pole expedition and aims to present discoveries, travels, and natural wonders from around the world for a general audience.
An advertisement for Williams Indian Pile Ointment promises cures for blind, bleeding and itching piles. It claims one box ends long standing cases, absorbs tumors and soothes itching in minutes. Sold by druggists or mailed for $1 from Frazier Medicine Co., Cleveland Ohio.
Harper's Young People advertises yearly volumes for January start and remaining annual volumes at $7.00 each, with cloth binding cases available for $1.00. Orders should be sent by money order or draft, postage prepaid, and newspapers must not reprint without Harper & Brothers consent.
Harper's Franklin Square Library offers one year 52 numbers with 1000 postage free to subscribers in the United States or Canada. The MaGazingE volumes begin with June and December numbers. Last eleven semi annual volumes of Harper's Magazine bound in cloth available by mail postpaid. Remittances via Post-Office Brothers.
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