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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1890
Page
2
An item indicates entry at the Cambridge Ohio post office as second class mail matter. The note confirms mailing status and processing designation for the local circulation.
Heavy rains flood California lowlands causing extensive damage. An Ohio judge rules unconstitutional an act by the last legislature taxing use of fish nets in Lake Erie and state reservoirs.
An effort is underway in certain sections to revive the Blaine sentiment. It is unlikely to succeed but indicates growing dissatisfaction with President Harrison.
The House Ways and Means Committee is debating the tariff issue and likely to propose a measure similar to the Senate's prior session proposal, signaling upcoming legislative action.
The former Brazilian Empress died in Oporto Portugal on Saturday after a brief illness from a bad cold. None of her family were with her at the end and her last words were a lament for Brazil.
The article notes that passing a civil service exam does not ensure an appointment within a year, else the applicant is dropped from relief. It calls civil service a funny piece of business and questions the job security tied to test results.
Daily papers warn of influenza dangers amid reports of deaths in old countries and complications following infection unless proper care is taken.
The Ohio fight for the Senate draws strong attention with diverse views on the Republican caucus choice. In the Democratic field Price leads against all challengers as the contest grows competitive.
An authority estimates about eleven U S senators are millionaires. Stanford of California tops with 50 million, Cameron of Pennsylvania has 15 million, Sawyer of Wisconsin 10 million eight, others listed between one and five million.
Dispatches report North and South Dakota faced straitened finances with governors urging the tightest economy in public administration. It notes possible closures of state institutions until the financial embarrassment subsides.
The New York Sun notes Ohio is no longer a political leader but progresses in civilization. It cites Hiram College students in a prize fight and Van Wert's reported deadly contest between a gorilla and a bulldog. The piece suggests Ohio may gain fame for entertainment as it did for officeholders.
The district lists two candidates for Supervisor of Census T M Johnson of Quaker City and Editor Hunt of St Clairsville with Hunt having previously held the office. Congressman Taylor faces a tight position as both men are said to be his strong friends while Grosvenor to the south also faces multiple applicants.
Harper's Weekly critiques Ohio ballot box forgeries in the late campaign. It notes the Commercial Gazette's exposed stance and Governor Foraker's credibility concerns regarding charges against Sherman Butterworth and other leaders. The piece urges editors to avoid sensationalism and warns of political eclipse for Foraker.
Miss Carrie Swerne visits Newark mother while Will Cosgrove from Zanesville joins holiday gathering. Locals from Barnesville to Cambridge, Marietta, and Zanesville spend Christmas with relatives and friends. weddings, funerals, cantata and visits noted across Noble, Guernsey, and neighboring counties.
Mrs Ella Morrison visits friends in Barnesville while Miss Hattie Lepage visits Benoni Allen. John Moorhead kills three snakes on Christmas near the station. John Rich runs the mines engine for the new coal company. Mrs Leona Chester of Nashville visits her father Mr Lepage. Wm Bryan of Clayton spends holidays with his father. Bascom Law returns from the West after years away. Mrs Enoch Millhone writes of her sick brother’s death in Indiana. Rev Baird holds Cumberland Presbyterian meetings at Lower Opossum schoolhouse. Mrs M Yarnell hosts Bertha’s 20th birthday party. W Archer sells grocery and seeks a new restaurant site. JS McFarland uses the old station house as a tobacco packing site, plans to pack about 15 000 pounds this year. Robert Dennison notes rising fur stock this winter. Frank Archer trips to Kentucky as a book firm agent. climate unsuited, leaves quickly. Jon Leeper harvests lettuce and pansies. Frank Moorhead notes corn sprouting from mules’ feed grains. fields dotted with blooming dandelions.
Thos Kenworthy and Miss Lizzie Mitchell, both of North Salem, were married last Wednesday with about 100 locals at the reception. W H Neely sold land to Rader and McCreary for 1800 dollars. The Bairds brought home David’s typhoid death from St Louis for burial in Northfield cemetery.
Harriet Mehaffey sues Joseph Proctor et al for 37243 dollars plus costs. Luccock sues Jackson Quillen for 170 99 and an order of sale in five days. NFH Barber sues ED Jackson et al in two cases with W S Dougherty as guardian ad litem. Annie Sills sues Harry Wiley defendant ordered to provide new recogni zance of 400 dollars. Wm Imlay sues Chase Imlay et al partition ordered with commissioners Davidson Bay James White and John R Garyin.
At a New York meeting of the American Geological Society, Prof. Edward Orton argued that natural gas fields are not inexhaustible and may be exhausted in less than nine years. He explained rock pressure, the role of salt-water hydrostatic force, and noted four hundred thousand people in Northwestern Ohio and Central Indiana depend on natural gas for fuel and light.
The Pt. Pleasant planing mill offers all kinds of building and bridge timber sawed to order. Address G. W. Woodruff, Dyson, Ohio.
Jeremiah Smith owns a Morgan County cat nicknamed solar spectrum with a rainbow of colors from tail to nose. The animal displays violet shading on the fore legs and a nose described as carbuncle like a jewel. Exchange.
The text argues that great orators emerge during upheaval to rouse the masses to action, denounce tyranny, and mobilize revolutions. It cites Demosthenes Cicero Peter the Hermit and Patrick Henry as figures defined by turmoil and conflict, noting that peace and material luxury dull the need for stirring speech.
The piece laments reliance on quick cures like Salvation Oil, noting long standing distrust of cures while Dr Bull's Cough Syrup dominates the market and leaves rival remedies as dead stock.
The influenza outbreak, traced from St Petersburg to Europe, appears here with milder impact than in other regions. Medical commentary links the disease to a bacillus, notes cycles are uncertain, and suggests children and the elderly face higher risk while science pursues clearer identification.
Advertised as a purer medicine that cures liver and kidney diseases and purges impure blood. Claims it drives malaria, treats headaches constipation and indigestion with a money back guarantee and prices 50c and 100 per bottle at D. M. Hawthorne's drug store.
Report of North Salem A. P. Sabbath School for the quarter beginning Oct 6 and ending Dec 29 1889. Enrolled officers 4 teachers 10 scholars 157 total 171 attended every day 33 average daily attendance 117 amount on hand at beginning 1.83 collected during quarter 15.80 expended 4.62 for home missions 10.00 balance on hand 2.12. W Angus Supt.
The January 1890 number of The Magazine of American History presents a bright start to volume twenty three with frontispiece portrait of William Cullen Bryant and editor’s essay on his place in history. It includes Emmet on a rare early New York painting, Stowe and McCray, Dykman on St Anthony’s Face, Hazleton on Federal and Anti Federal, Gerard on The Impress Nationalities in New York, Izard by Maniganit, and American Republics differences by Pavey, praised for breadth and typographical beauty. Published at 743 Broadway New York City priced at $5 per year.
The National Magazine announces two new departments Biblical Literature and Pedagogy with editors Rev J C Quinn and J Mill. It highlights the Institute of Agriculture within the University Extension System of the National University of Chicago. Also notes prizes for essays and subscriptions at 100 dollars yearly.
Antique advertisement for Bucklen's Arnica Salve touts it as the best remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers skin eruptions and more with a guarantee of satisfaction or money back. Sold by D M Hawthorne with price listed as 25 cents per box.
Longtime McConnelsville undertaker Pinkerton has run the business since 1822 and attended about 4000 funerals, reflecting a century of service in the community.
Dr L L Gorsuch testifies to Lean Hall's Catarrh Cure as universally effective after 40 years practice. An offer promises 100 dollars for any uncured catarrh. Also Cleveland & Marietta Ry announces low rate excursion tickets to Columbus for Governor elect Campbell inauguration with travel dates through early January.
An elderly woman fully recovers health after use of Swift's Specific per RR B Dinworth in Greenville. The note credits the remedy for restoring her strength and vitality.
A Nashville reader from Murray Tennessee credits Dr. J. C. Franklin's 8.8.8S remedy with curing years of severe piles and fistula after six bottles. The patient says no symptoms have returned for three years.
During fall 1838 I suffered boils all over my body due to impure blood. One bottle cured me completely. S. S. S. is the best medicine I ever used as a blood purifier. J. H. Maca Jr Glasgow Junction Ky. Treatise on Blood and Skin Disease mailed free.
Excursion tickets offered for patrons to attend Governor elect Campbell's inauguration in Columbus. Tickets available from all Ohio stations on January 12 and 13 at low round trip fares via the Pan-Handle route. Return valid until January 14.
In all the world there is but one cure Dr Haines Golden Specific. It can be added to tea or coffee without the drinker’s knowledge and quickly cures habitual or social drinkers. Thousands have been cured without realizing they quit, with no harmful effects. Send for particulars to Golden Specific Co 185 Race St Cincinnati.
The Pennsylvania Lines West of Pittsburgh announce holiday excursion tickets at low round trip rates available from all ticket offices on specified dates in December and January. The sale period includes December 24, 25, 31 and extends into early January with return validity through January 3. The C M Ry furthers the offer with one and one third fare round trip to all points, returning by January 3.
The Columbus and Cincinnati Mill and Railroad offers excursion tickets at one and one third fare for round trips between all stations on its line and to points on the Baltimore and Ohio line west of Pittsburg. Tickets sold December 25 and January 1 for return by January 10.
Arrangements for the coming year aim to keep the Review essential for readers across America. Monthly topics will cover leading issues with authority from representative writers. The volume will feature high public interest debates, including a famous Free Trade versus Protection controversy between premier English and American statesmen.
The January issue announces this discussion as a high point in the periodical’s history. It notes that The North American Review surpasses all other American and English reviews in circulation and influence on public opinion.
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