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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1887
Page
2
The Cambridge Herald notice lists the firm Mahaffey Mahaffey & Ogier and T. W. Ogier with office on Main Street East Court Square Cambridge Massachusetts and confirms post office mailing status as second class mail matter.
The notice reports Hon. John Sherman resigning as President pro tem of the U S Senate amid ongoing labor strikes and rising tensions between capital and labor. It also notes Bonner stating Maud., a race horse, cannot be bought for 100000, urging admirers of good horses to pool to win.
Early 19th century gossip names Blaine Lincoln Cleveland and Carlisle as likely contenders in national leadership chatter. Report notes speculative talk across papers without firm declarations or dates.
A National Convention of School Superintendents is scheduled in Washington City on March 15 to 17 with excursion rates via rail. Other notes report the Albaugh school bill defeated, a Michigan man using chloroform on hogs before slaughter, and Harry Wilkes gaining strong support with a bid of $20,000 to win a fraction of a prior sum, with $10,000 paid on a prior deal.
Claims that Boston Corbett, famed for asserting he captured John Wilkes Booth, has gone mad. A rumor suggests Booth may still be alive, stirring whispered suspicions.
A Brooklyn woman contributed fifty dollars toward a parrot's burial in a quirky local tale. The story notes how pets can command surprising sums in certain communities.
A strong socialist current is described as present near capturing the fortress while liberal sentiment may still predominate as Germany holds elections this week. The article notes competing ideologies shaping political outcomes and potential shifts in control.
After the defeat of a bill to abolish spring elections, attention turns to selecting capable men for township officer roles. The Legislature faces the task of identifying suitable candidates to fill local offices.
The Commissioner of Agriculture plans to dispatch 6,500 vegetable seed packages to relieve growth-stricken Texas. Officials expect the seeds to yield a strong crop, aiding agricultural recovery in the affected territory.
The House Committee on Invalid Pensions unanimously votes to report the Dependent's pension bill with a recommendation to pass over the President's veto. The measure will be called up on Thursday.
East county residents advocate J Watt Moore of Wills township as a strong county commissioner candidate and voice optimism about a potential campaign boost. Watt wouldn't make a bad one.
The West Virginia Legislature continues to grapple with the Senatorial question with no resolution in sight. Debates grow heated as lawmakers press their case, triggering renewed controversy each session.
Following Manning's resignation, Washington press weighs Carlisle as likely successor though President Cleveland has not confirmed. The latest edition cites Carlisle as a leading candidate with lingering uncertainty about timing.
The G A R posts of Illinois press Congress to pass the dependent pension bill despite the President's veto. Much heavy fire is directed toward the effort, but the fort remains uncaptured and the charge seems unlikely to succeed.
Amid severe winter cold in Minnesota the Legislature approves a high license act that could close some saloons. The cold snaps disrupt water supply, triggering concern over water shortages and a demand for relief.
Last week Colorado and Nebraska endured slight storms that blew and snowed heavily. Rail traffic was halted and stock was buried, with several travelers caught outdoors freezing to death amid extreme cold. The piece remarks on the harsh climate and its harsh effects, noting the beauty of the region seems far fetched.
In Spencer township Joseph Purkey of Cumberland and H. C. Collison of Blue Bell seek the Probate Judge position. The field of hopefuls grows lengthy as many are called but few chosen for the office.
A newly enacted law requires Township Trustees to prepare an itemized statement of services rendered in the township, verified before a Justice of the Peace, and filed with the Township Clerk, with compensation capped at one hundred fifty dollars per year.
Pinkerton detectives report repeated arrests of multiple suspects in the Ravenna killing and attempted prisoner rescue, but each time an alibi is proven and the captured individuals are released. The era’s lines of justice allow escape as the investigation stalls.
Barnum advocates licensing the liquor trade with one license per hundred male adults and auctioning licenses with a minimum bid of 200. He argues the plan is novel but would likely regulate little more than existing laws.
Republican papers attack temperance lecturer St John while observers expect him to weather the opposition and maintain his stance for now.
Receipts totaled 4 671 domestic and 1 529 foreign bales. Sales reached 1 903 000 pounds domestic and 148 000 pounds foreign. Quotations list various Ohio grades from 35 bid for XX and above to 27 for unmerchantable, with delaine A at 37 and combing washed at 40 cents.
DrC A Frame travels from Columbus to attend weekly events at the colored church while Elder Payne conducts quarterly services. A public sale of Wm Taylor’s estate drew a strong crowd with sheep selling at 3.66 per head. Slugh Woodburn purchases thirty acres from Sarah A Voorheis. Mrs Jonathan Little receives a pension of 1264 last week. Marko Eagleson, son of Wm Eagleson, was buried after a horse accident two weeks prior. Roy Robinson and wife, long time Africa missionaries, visit Rev Donalson and wife and discuss African customs.
A versatile local item notes the burial of a child of John Scarby, appointments in the Audubon Society and town government, a trip to Nebraska for Enoch Sears, a sermon by Rev Withey on Prophecy, visits by WT Young and David Young, Henry Wilson’s near typhoid illness, real estate purchase by John Patterson, Hutton’s Florida trip, Lloyd Selby named acting mayor, Frank McGuirk acting marshal, township officials and their temperance, John Vaughn’s death and funeral, Peter Novotny injured in a coal train accident requiring amputation, with doctors Wall Warne and Ringer.
Treasurer Turner was in town last week. A few valentines reached the post office. John Turner will lead a teachers meeting in two weeks at No 3, this county. Mrs Jane Crawford died Thursday night at age 70 after six operations in three years. The society debated on creating a County Superintendent and on temperance voters supporting the Prohibition ticket at Bugar Grove Friday night.
Born to Mr and Mrs Welcome Rich a son LE Booher visited his uncle Rev Booher last week Clinton Lowry of Love City spent Sunday in town J A Barnworth of Cambridge is visiting friends in town J W Wilson preached in the M E board last Thursday evening The protracted effort at the M E church continues with increasing interest Mr and Mrs Frank Allen have returned home after visiting Rev Seaburn of Zanesville Mr and Mrs Elmer Lowry of Love City are guests of Mr and Mrs Henry Dilley Mrs Milton Gallup of Cambridge is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs John Morrison Grant Hartup Riley and Brady Waller three of our neighborhood s best boys took their books home Friday informing us that they must quit school for this winter Their fellow pupils were all sorry to learn this as they have helped to keep up the interest in our school Come again next winter boys.
The report highlights social events and local happenings in Madison Township. It notes a young horse purchase from Washington township, a Wednesday evening gathering by Mr and Mrs James Bond, Valentine questions, Canada annexation discussion at Winchester literary society, and repeated sheep losses by dogs from Jas Taylor and Bartley Thomas. D D Fordyce is ill with his daughter at his bedside, Pike questions spark local interest, and 65 friends celebrated Miss Magpie Hippe's birthday with many gifts.
J W Robins shows no improvement while Flora Archer gains. Mines blast at the place as Charles Corbett plans a cigar factory. Wm Griffith visits his brother in Corning. Mrs Love Campbell travels to California to visit a brother. 8 E Trott and Sadie Spaid wed at the bride’s home. Rev Hymen officiates. The celebration brings best wishes for long life and prosperity. F W White and wife visit Robert Campbell and receive a serenade from local band followed by a treat. The same evening Trott couple is at home to more tunes.
Bad roads hinder travel as A G Lisle considers Illinois trip. James Olden of Danford visits William Lisle. Thomas Eagleson suffers rheumatism at home. Joni Warne works for McConnell Bros sawing timber. Baird's school closes Friday for picnic exam by day and a literary program at night. Marco Eagleson, 8 years 7 months 18 days, dies from colt accident. funeral led by Rey Scott. The community extends sympathy to the family.
Captain Coleman and navigator Weymouth on the Atlanta City to New York route suffered coughs and sleepless nights. A single dose of Dr King’s New Discovery brought instant relief and relieved chest soreness for both men and their children. The remedy is now standard on the schooner and at home. Free trial bottles are available at C L Wall & Co.
The passage notes convalescence among the sick, wind damage to fencing, visits by Frank Burlingame to Zanesville, Samuel Thomas from Love City to Brady, and attendees at a Winchester quarterly meeting. It mentions M E church meetings resuming March 2 and promotes Dr Buils Cough Syrup at 25 cents.
In Love City Ohio on February 21 1887 farmers gathered at the schoolhouse to oppose pikes or local improvements. Speakers condemned the system arguing taxation should not burden all for benefits that may not reach everyone. A remonstrance will be sent to the commission for the March session and districts are urged to prepare copies.
The Herald urges a sweeping temperance reform arguing public support for prohibition is strong yet unimplemented. It condemns saloon influence, calls ministers and Christians to unite, and predicts a party shift toward prohibition as the decisive path to remove the saloon and save souls.
F Bascock Miller of New York writes that after ten years of catarrh and bronchitis and trying many medicines he found permanent relief with Swift's Specific after three to four months. He reports excellent health and a twelve pound gain since starting the remedy and shares his experience to help others.
Mrs. Laticia Jackson of Athens Georgia reports twenty months of success with Swift's Specific after eighteen months of failed remedies for eczema described as erysipelas on her ankles. She says five bottles cured her and thanks the treatment, noting a grateful recovery. The letter is accompanied by a free treatise offer from The Swift Specific Co. in Atlanta Georgia.
Advertises Bucklen's Arnica Salve as best for cuts bruises sores ulcers rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all eruptions. Claims guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded with price 25 cents per box. Sold by C L Wall & Co. February 18th edition.
News notes from across the labor movement include New Jersey tolerating child labor reforms, strikes and wage disputes in New York and Ohio, and miners in Alabama and Pennsylvania facing price and work stoppages. Reports cover unions, arbritration, store orders affecting migrants, and coal and coke industry shifts nationwide.
An ad touts Scott's Emulsion of Pure Cod Liver Oil with hypophosphites as highly effective for consumption scrofula chronic coughs and wasting diseases. It warns against improper wallpaper practices and promotes Dr Ball's Baltimore Pills Day's Horse Powder and Dr Bull's Baby Syrup as top remedies with many druggists offering them.
At a Knights of Labor meeting in Eyesville on February 17 1887 a preamble and resolution mourn the death of John Vaucho a trusted husband father and activist for labor causes. The resolution expresses sympathy to his family notes his service to the oppressed and calls for publication in county papers and minutes. Signed KK B Grant Com Richard Tropeer and John Chester.
Mrs Phusbe Chesly of Peterson Clay Co narrates a town vouched tale of Sam a 73 year old man freed from kidney trouble and lameness by Electric Bitters. He now dresses works unaided and reports complete relief from pain. Sample bottle offered for 50 cents at C L Wall & Co drug store.
Cambridge, Ohio February 19 1887 list of unclaimed letters includes Brady Miss Mary Clipencer Mrs Maria Criwell Win Deamer John Knyler John J Kilwards Dick Ford Miss Pannie Fowler Frank Crrevory Miss Jane Hall Jalie Johnson Harry Landman Harry McCathey John Morten Marie Moss Mr M EF Me oy Jane Rotter Miss Katie Plus a Cumberland Ohio marriage notice for J Lo Johnson of Pr Piedsants and Miss Leah Van Meter of Sarahsville and a separate notice for Proup Johnsons wedding at the Central Hotel.
Sarah A McBride daughter of David and Margaret A McBride died of lung trouble on February 17 and was buried February 19 at the Last Union cemetery. Rev Dr WH McFarland led the funeral exercises. She was a member of the UP and led a devout life. Her lingering illness ended peacefully as she prepared to meet her master. Large funeral attendance and public sympathy from friends and neighbors.
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