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Newspaper

Cambridge Herald

Location

Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1886

Page

3

Cambridge and Barnesville Notes a Busy Week Events

A crowded Cambridge scene reports strokes and illnesses, deaths in Barnesville, sales of a rink and an elephant, town improvements, church activity, roads, and local marriages. Mentions include Mrs Belle Grayem Barnesville, James Rowland near Byesville, Dr Brush of Zanesville, and taxes paid up with grace.

Cambridge Belle Grayem Barnesville James Rowland Byesville John Scott Sixth Street Sells Bros Columbus Sankey

Gen Pease Remembered by C M employees at Columbus

Representatives of C and M railroad employees visited Columbus to present Gen Pease, now ex Receiver, with a rosewood secretary, rolling top desk, desk chair, atlas, and unabridged dictionary. H L Wilgus spoke, praising Pease and thanking him for his service. few personal friends attended.

C & M Railroad Columbus Gen Pease H L Wilgus Mr. Wilgus Messrs Wilgus Pickering, Galloway Taylor and Gimble Gen Mrs Pease

G A R Programme Supper and Installation at Cambridge Post

The Cambridge Post No 348 and Woman's Relief Corps host a grand public supper at the Old M E Church in Cambridge on Friday evening January 15 1886. Parade forms 6 30 PM from Post headquarters, music by the Cambridge Cornet Band and Drum Corps, supper for one hour, and instrumental music and war songs by Prof John H Sarcher. At 7 30 PM officers elect for the ensuing year will be installed by Gen H L Korte assisted by Col Charles L Campbell. Remark include prayers, brief speeches, broom brigade drill by Cambridge young ladies under Campbell. Admission free.

Cambridge Post and Woman’s Relief Corps M E Asane Cambridge Cornet John H. Sarcher Cambridge Post H. L. Korte Zanesville Department of Ohio Charles L. Campbell L. B. Moore W. H. McFarland D D M. Bushfield J. D. Taylor R W. Anderson N. B Stewart J. T. Rainey Robert Hammond T. H. Anderson W. Heade

Court Report in Civil Dockets and Various Judgments

Court action list with Judge J W Campbell, Clerk Jas R Barr, Sheriff H F McDonald. Wylie Arnold sues John D Hanks as administrator for Cephas Hanks dec d. decree for plaintiff at Cephas Hanks costs. Starr vs Stevens. motion to dismiss granted, plaintiff excepts. Decker et al vs Decker et al. J F Stout named trustee for Lelia Decker insane. finding and sale order under prior approval. Wilkin vs Hanna. judgment affirmed at plaintiff in error costs. Deihl vs Frame. judgment against defendant at eight percent and sale ordered in five days.

Wylie Arnold John D Hanks Adm’s Cephas Hanks Jas . Starr Richard Stevens Joseph Decker Ann Decker J F Stout Lelia Decker Wm Wilkin Jas Hanna Louisa Deihl David Frame

Miners Convention Called By Ohio Union Leader

John McBride, president of the State Miners Union, calls Ohio miners to a convention at Union hall in Columbus on Wednesday January 20 1886 at 10 a m. Items include electing officers uniting districts western PA Indiana northern Illinois and Ohio, establishing a yearly mining rate scale, and rules on strikes pending review by the general president or executive board. Additional business may be set to advance member interests.

John McBride State Miners’ Union Ohio Union Hall City of Columbus Pennsylvania Indiana Ilinois County of Guernsey United States Cambridge Central Ohio Railroad Steubenville Street Samuel Moffit J. K. Brown Hugh F. McDonald Guernsey County R. W. Anderson

Cambridge Suffered Through Severe Dakota Blizzard

A fierce winter storm struck Cambridge last Saturday with six inches of snow the night before. A piercing wind created drifts up to six feet and zero Fahrenheit temperatures fell to six to ten degrees, hindering railroads and crippling business as residents endured a biting, days long blizzard.

Cambridge Mercury

New Year’s Day Narrowly Saved by Quick Action

Mrs Stormont Sr near New Year’s death after her dress caught fire from a stove while washing milk pans. Her daughter-in-law, Mrs Stormont Jr, turned and doused the flames with water, scorching parts of the dress and shawl but saving the old lady’s life. Mrs Stormont is related to Robert Mahaffey and Rev Mahaffey of Washington.

David Stormont West End Stormont David Storment, Jr New Concord Enterprise Robert Mahaffey Rev. Mahaffey Washington

Remarkable history of a pair of children's shoes

Andrew J Severs recalls a Caldwell purchase from Dick Graham twenty years ago. The same shoes were worn by three generations of Severs daughters, from infant to mother, then passed to Finesta Girl, still sound with no breaks, ready to serve another child in the family lineage. Caldwell Press notes the enduring family keepsake.

Andrew J. Severs Noble County Dick Graham Caldwell Mr. Severs Nancy E. Gill Nannie Maggie Treadway Maggie Finesta Severs Caldwell Press

Probate and guardianship actions list and marriage licenses

Will of Thomas Guthrie probated. First and final accounts of executors and guardians continued for hearing. Various wills admitted to probate and estates recorded. Albert Gibson appointed guardian of Rachel Spencer's heirs. Malissa, Cora Calvin select Gibson as guardian. Marriage licenses issued to four couples.

L. P. Hosick Thomas Guthrie Evan Romans John Copland Stinson Quillen Margaret Smith G W Phillips David Walgamott Jos Palmers Guardian Jones Mary Craig E R Tingle Albert Gibson Rachel Spencer Malissa Calvin Cora Calvin C L Ferguson Annie P Skinner T P McCullough Annie Mason Johnson Mary V Low

Deep snow and storms bend the season notices and town life

Snow drifts are the deepest seen. many sheep froze in the late storm and fresh beef is scarce. Miss Minnie Frame returns from Columbus. Jerry Clemens goes to Columbus to clerk while Louie Smith fills his place. Wm Norris, a longtime resident, dies and is buried. Roy Irwin begins protracted services at Brushy Fork Baptist. Washington fair 1886 officers elected. several directors named. Market prices for corn, wheat, oats, potatoes, chickens, and buckwheat listed alongside. Ayer's Sarsaparilla advertised as a cure for scrofula.

Washington

Cumberland News Briefs and Local Happenings

Mrs Peter Nelson is very sick with Ezra Delrue and mother from Pike county visiting. Cosgrove Bros shipped a large amount of furs and sheep pelts on Saturday. School started Monday with two teachers as others are snow bound. The 10 TG Society plans an oyster supper and box social at the opera house Friday night. Land is leased in the valley for oil drilling with several companies forming. hopeful for success.

Peter Nelson Ezra Delrue Pike County Cosgrove Bros TG Society Opera House

Ayer's Cherry Pectoral Promoted as Cure

Advertisement claims forty years of experience prove Ayer's Cherry Pectoral cures consumption when not beyond medical help. It promises relief and refreshed sleep, asserting benefit even in advanced cases.

Ayer

Miss Lizzie Oxley Dies at Fifteen in Newtown

Miss Lizzie Oxley, daughter of J H Oxley and long time invalid, died on December 25 evening at Newtown. Her death ends a illness mourned by many in the community where she was greatly loved.

Tude Price Washington, C Boxall Clearfork Literary Society Rev Dickerson Newtown H M Hinds Tippecanoe Brashear Lizzie Oxley J H Oxley Lizzie

Local notes from Franklin county and surrounding towns

Wm Beatenhead severely cut his leg with a draw knife. Levi Miller hosts a Friday night gathering enjoyed by local youths. John Parker and wife of Franklin county visited Jas Warden last week. Miss Sadie Robinson of Tyner and Miss Mamie Bell of Fairview were visitors here last week. Mrs Abe Gibson raised and sold 33 bronze turkey hens this season, earning $42 from the sale.

Wm Beatenhead Levi Miller John Parker Franklin County Jas Warden Sadie Robinson Tyner Mamie Bell Fairview Abe Gibson

Salva tion Oil In Counterfeit Warning At 25 Cents

The great popularity of Salva tion Oil the pain destroyer has made it a target for counterfeiters. Beware of imitations. Price a quarter dollar per bottle.

Salvation Oil

Uncalled letters at Cambridge Post Office January 9 1886

Cambridge Ohio January 9 1886 list of letters uncalled for at the Cambridge post office includes Mr George Burton Mr Richard Barnet Wm K Ferguson Miss Kate C Forsythe Mr 8S Granger Mrs Kate Galladay Mr J S Henderson Mrs Emma Lang gley Mr Wm Morris Mr Isaac McGlaughlin Mr Jacob Paterson Mrs Elizabeth Pou. Mr Bill Simpson Mr Wm Smith Al Sills Mr L A Sigman Miss Flora Warden Mrs Nancy Wilson John Warne

Cambridge Ohio George Burton Richard Barnet Wm K Ferguson Kate C Forsythe 8S Granger Kate Galladay J S Henderson Emma Lang Gley Wm Morris Isaac McGlaughlin Jacob Paterson Elizabeth Pou Bill Simpson Wm Smith al Sills L A Sigman Flora Warden Nancy Wilson John Warne

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