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Newspaper

Cambridge Herald

Location

Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1884

Page

4

Cattle Die as Disease Spreads in Dallas Neighborhood

A fatal disease prevails in Dallas Texas area with many cattle dying and treatment failing. City press urge repeal or amendments to the Scott law. Blackburn is nominated for U S Senator by Kentucky Democratic caucus. last ballot shows Blackburn 63 Williams Sr amid weeks of balloting.

Dallas Texas Blackburn U. S Kentucky Willams Sr Foutz David E. Foutz Baltimore

Congress hears bill for Updegraff heirs aid and flood losses

Hon J D Taylor introduces a bill to appropriate the late J T Updegraffs heirs the amount equal to his salary ex Governor Foster and Gen Logan discuss securing the Republican presidential nomination heavy rainfall in Ohio Valley floods low lands rail lines bridges stock losses run into thousands of dollars

J.D. Taylor Congress J. T. Updegraff Foster Gen Logan Ohio Valley

Pension bills for county UM soldiers move forward

Congress is considering pension measures for aged UM soldiers in the county with eight dollars monthly proposed. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad has bought the four wired telegraph lines along West Shore and Nickel Plate for 800000, and may seek control of those roads as well.

Congress National Company West Shore Nickle Plate

Church Distribution and Clergy Ratios Through 1880

Data show 1800 one church per 1,740 people, 1880 one church per Tix inhabitants. Preachers rose from 2,061 in 1800 to 69,870 in 1580, while population grew 50 percent in the decade before 1880 and church communications rose 30 percent in the same period.

United States

Van Cleaf redistricting bill advances in Ohio Senate

A dispatch notes the Van Cleaf redistricting bill already passed by the Ohio Senate and expected to pass the House easily. It assigns Guernsey County to a district with Belmont Monroe Neile and Washington counties. An 1883 immigration report shows 712,544 arrivals at the main port in 1882, with Germany the top source and Ireland 63,811 England and Wales 79,033 Germany 189,812 Canada 62,218.

Ohio Senate House Guernsey Belmont Monroe Neile Washington United States German Empire England Wales Ireland England and Wales Germany Canada

Redistricting Bill Provokes Ohio Lawmakers Protest

Ohio Congressman Hon. J. JD. Taylor condemns the proposed redistricting bill as an out rage gerrymander made out of season and against justice. His protest follows sharp remarks urging residents to resist the scheme amid political tensions.

Ohio J. JD. Taylor Joseph

Wendell Phillips American orator and abolitionist leader

Wendell Phillips of Boston born November 29 1811 became a famed abolitionist and orator. He studied at Harvard and law school, joined the abolitionist cause in 1836, and publicly opposed oaths to the Constitution before 1839. He led abolitionist action through the Civil War era, advocated for freedmen rights and education, campaigned for reform measures, and supported woman suffrage and prison reform while opposing capital punishment.

Wendell Phillips Boston Mass John Phillips Wendell Harvard College Fannel Wall Elijah P. Lovejoy Alton Hil Massachusetts Paneut Hall Louisiana Craft

Ohio railroad expansion and local industry notes

Ohio reports 358 miles of new railroad laid last year while Wirtheimer of Wohoeton Clothier faces a 3000 liability assignment. The next Ohio State Pair opens Sept 1. Jefferson Iron Works at Strenbenville shut. many workers laid off. Fat Scott commits suicide near Steubenville. Wheeling & Lake Erie may extend from Zoar Station to Bowerston within two months. Burglars target Coshocton. two stores looted. Tobacco plans emerge in western lands. John Singer acquitted for horse theft after insanity defense. Rendville tragedy ends with a mob hanging Richard Hickey. A Cleveland inventor claims a cheap instantaneous permanent photograph method. Isaac A. Wilcox pleads guilty to assault. Standard Coal and Iron Company assets total 6.84 million. Massachusetts and New York lenders affected. Loans and Trust Company in Boston holds $600,000 mortgage with $72,000 coupons unpaid. Farmers' Loan and Trust Company in New York holds $5.0 million mortgage with $150,000 in coupons due. Company previously operated in Hocking Valley.

Ohio Wirtheimer Wohoeton Clothier Ohio State Jefferson Lron Works Strenbenville Fat Scott Steubenville John Singer Barnesville Warrigan Rendville Richard Hickey Peter Clifford Cleveland Issac A. Wilcox Monroe County John W. Rucker Rucker Wilcox Marietta Times Standard Coal and Tron Company Massachusets New York Loan and Trust Company Boston Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company Hocking Valley

Seventeenth State YMCA Convention Set for Dayton

The Young Men's Christian Association of Ohio announces its seventeenth annual state convention in Dayton, February 14 to 17. Delegates from associations statewide are urged to elect representatives, receive credentials, and arrange accommodations. Notable speakers include Rev. Arthur Mitchell and Rev. H F Williams. Reduced railroad rates from major lines apply. details via state secretary F R Wardle.

Young Men’s Christian Associations of Ohio Young Men's Christian Association of Ohio Dayton Association Hall Arthur Mitchell PD Cleveland H. F. Williams L. D. Wishard International College Ro RK. McBurney New York City Association R. Wardle Y. M.C.A DD. A. Sinclair Dayton Association Cleveland, Columbus Cincinnati Indianapolis Indiana, Bloomington & Western Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Pittsburgh St Louis Chicago, St. Louis New York Pennsylvania F. R. Wardle M.C. A

Not so Bad as it Might Be. Business mood described.

The piece argues that despite a general business lull and gloomy forecasts, key indicators show mixed signals. Money supply rose by about 60 million, imports fell as exports rose by 45 million, yielding a favorable balance. Railway earnings climbed about ten percent, while property values declined. Hog and coal production rose, cereal crops fell slightly, and pig iron dropped modestly.

Wall Street Iss Boston

Economic Outlook Promises Hope Amid Trade Caution

The passage argues the current data show a healthy country and avoid bankruptcy fears. Figures suggest resilience and should lift sagging spirits among merchants, signaling better times ahead that cannot be delayed.

Very Strange Disease Reported in Guernsey County

A peculiar illness among children in Guernsey County, near the Tuscarawas line, resembles scarlet fever but is more virulent. It causes sudden throat swelling, mucus buildup, dark purplish hue, high fever, and severe vomiting, often fatal within two days if unchecked. Four district schools have closed due to the epidemic.

Steubonville Gazette Guernsey County Tuscarawas County

Prohibition County Convention Call Urges Nationwide Ban

Citizens of Guernsey County urged to attend a February 22 meeting at Cambridge to organize for the Prohibition Home Protection party. Delegates will be chosen for the Columbus convention on March 5 and the Pittsburgh national meeting May 21, with emphasis on ending liquor traffic and electing honest counts.

Guernsey County Cambridge Eeees Prohibition Home Protection Party Columbus Pittsburg Ohio I St Toledo Blade C.utaga

Local Notes Highlight Regional People and Events

Galligher and Murpe are mentioned as being on the war path while John Bevel visited Vix's Stilhs last week. Jas Mason from Topewell traveled here on business last Friday and school closures occurred for four days due to teacher illness. Miss Mary Metniley of Cambhige spent time with friends here. Hastings of Rix'ts Mills will teach next summer. A gathering at Miss Ila Speer's residence last Monday is noted as an uneasy affair. Mr Joseph Marshall and Miss Laura Reel wed on January 20. Dis Jaguars and neighbors celebrated Mahaffey’s birthday with gifts yesterday.

Murpe John Bevel Vix Stilhs Jas Mason Topewell Mary Metniley Cambhige Hastings Rix'ts Mills Sumners Tevin Ila Speer Joseph Marshall Laura Reel Cambridge Mahaffey

Bethel church adds on as locals note changes

Miss Nannie Finley of Nebraska visits nearby friends. An interesting machine progresses at Bethel near the place. Joe Adkins and wife plan to move to Illinois this week. Jas Call and relatives visit Quaker City. Peter Shively sells his farm to A Boyd and may build in Kansas. Local youths enjoyed a Tuesday evening at Midin Lave ly's with music and oysters.

Nannie Finley Nebraska Bethel Joe Adkins Ilinois Jas Call Quaker City Peter Shively Boyd Mr Shively Kansas Midin Lavely

Local Notes From Town And Area

James Sunset is on the sick list Miss F is visiting relatives at Newark Rutherford married Lizate Shanafelt of Bellaire Ohio at Bellaire ceremony performed Simon Nicholson wed Miss Buckey of Noble county on Friday February 1st Congratulatory remarks extend to all parties involved

James Sunset Newark Tosiah Mead de Lee Hildebrand Cummins & Co Black & Co Zanesvile Fer McGill Rutherford Lizate Shanafelt Bellaire Ohio Iriday Simon Nicholson Buckey Noble County

Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertises cures and guarantee

Tan Boer Sacor in the worul for Cis bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and other skin eruptions. It promises perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by J. R. Downar. jan.5ily.

J. R.downar

Mahogany Polished with Sweet Oil and Beeswax

A simple recipe describes rubbing mahogany with a mixture of sweet oil and beeswax to achieve a beautiful shine and restore luster to the wood. The method emphasizes natural ingredients and a gentle application for a gleaming finish.

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