19 Jan 1888
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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1888
Page
2
A bill is introduced in Congress to raise all invalid pensions to eight dollars a month. The Thobe-Carlisle election contest concludes with Carlisle retaining his seat. Ohio lawmakers face a flood of bills and adjournment was forced from Friday to Tuesday for a rest.
The assertion about the wheat and tares growing together is weighed against the fact that the Police Gazette in New York and the Christian at Work share a press. This brings into question whether the proverb aligns with the logistics of press usage and publication practices.
John L. Sullivan, the pugilist, expects to return to America in April after a quiet spell in England. He has not secured a real fight yet but has accumulated $25,000 in clean cash through sparring engagements.
The betting Senators in the Legislature show signs of weakening and may concede. If they capitulate, the populace may mourn the loss, likening the event to Samson being shorn of his locks.
A Massachusetts court links cigars in drug stores to drugs and a Maine reporter jokes that whiskey in a blacksmith shop should be classed as bar iron. The piece notes educators questioning Vassar College and cites chewing gum consumption rising from $200,000 yearly to over a million.
A Boston man aged seventy seeks to fight any American above seventy for the old man's medal and the title. He notes Boston has drifted from literary merit and argues art should not depart if a manly effort can prevent it.
Texas asks the general government to finance and build a 300 mile canal from the Rio Grande to irrigate its lands. The move aims to relieve the National treasury from irrigation burdens by using federal assistance for the project.
The wool growers across the United States are more aroused than ever over needed legislation. They are determined that Congress must hear and answer their petitions. A solid phalanx will do effective work.
The Governors of New York and Pennsylvania each receive ten thousand dollars while Michigan New Hampshire and Rhode Island pay their governors one thousand dollars annually. An empire always paid more to its sovereigns than a republic and the keystone must be placed at the top.
The list names the grand officers elect for Ohio: Grand Master F B Zay from Findlay. Deputy Grand Master John L. McKinney of Piqua. Grand Warden John Little of Springfield. Grand Secretary W Chidsey of Cincinnati. Grand Treasurer L W Sherwood of Columbus. Grand Representative Henry C. Hedges of Mansfield.
The article reports renewed hostilities in Kentucky after a short ceasefire among factions including the McCoys. Last week a battle left three more men dead, fueling the view that Kentucky remains a place nicknamed dark and bloody ground for now.
An exchange questions reverence in America. A remark imagines an American amusement man at the time of the flood, claiming he would have captured the ark door and charged Shem Ham and Japhet fifty cents admission for the Noah menagerie.
The 41st Kentucky regiment allegedly never mustered out when the war ended and surviving members seek discharge. Some argue the government owes pay to the present time, with possible $3,000 per man if successful. How they were not honorably discharged remains unclear.
A severe Arctic blizzard has gripped the northwest for a week, burying territory north of the 40th parallel and west of Wisconsin to the Rockies. The storm overwhelmed towns, caused widespread losses, and prompted sardonic commentary from the Columbus Dispatch about Pembrino, Dakota, and the frigid clash with warmer eastern states.
A Illinois newspaper sued forty three men who failed to pay subscriptions and secured judgments on each claim. Twenty eight swore they owned no more property within the law, preventing attachments. Following a Supreme Court ruling they were arrested for petty larceny and bound over in three hundred dollars each. all but six posted bonds, six went to jail.
A Herald diver uncovers behind the scenes talk on replacing Judge W. H. Frazier as circuit judge. Candidate J. W. Campbell is favored, while objections arise over Noble and Guernsey counties. The scene ends with a paused caucus and hints at more candidates to come.
The United States Senate confirmed Lamar for Justice of the Supreme Court Vilas for Interior Dickinson for Postmaster General and Bragg of Wisconsin named Minister to Mexico on Monday. Lamar won 32 votes to 28 with sixteen senators not voting.
A traveler stays with an old couple who prove the day’s signs by odd coincidences. The grandmother cites foretellings from dropped objects and a rooster’s crow as blessings and warnings, while a girl’s laundry becomes a cautionary omen.
Washington notes rail optimism as Col Boone pledges to build to Pittsburgh via the Calico route. Protracted ME church meeting starts next Saturday. large Smith House party and a children’s concert at the Presbyterian church with 19 cent admission. Guernsey County Fair director elections draw interest. band serenaded residents Saturday. election adjourned to January 21 at the Secretary’s office. Framed by a marriage of F R Creighton and Miss Mary N Frame last Friday at six by Rev Milligan in Cambridge. couple to Chicago for their trip. A J Clark, Fair president, almost joined the State Board of Agriculture in Columbus.
Born January 13 a son to Mr and Mrs Noah Secrest Mrs RG Young of Byesville visited town. Miss Malone of Wheeling stayed with Aunt Mrs J M Rainie. Brady Mallett returns from Lebanon to home. Miss Mary Brown came back from Kansas City. Miss Lida Daniel starts a writing school each Saturday. Win Saltsgaver buys 270 acre Leatherwood Creek farm from David Frame for 9000 dollars. J H Leeper to build a house on three acres bought from father. Rev Moses hosts ME church meetings with professions. Band boys debut in new suits. parade and successful festival. Buchanan Post No 411 G A R installs John Potts PC, J M Leeper SVC, WS Ward JVC, J L Dilley Adjutant, James Ward QM, AJ Gaston Chaplain, Judson Broom O D, Uriah Winnett Q8.
Cumberland items record visitors including GH Daniel from Newark and Miss Tavia Caldwell guesting with Nettie Knowlton. Lizzie Cosgrave elected teacher in room No 2. Sam Cary lectured on Moses or Ingersoll. Grandmother Spooner died east of town and Ada Knowlton wed Harry Conner. The couple traveled to Columbus and Cardington after the ceremony.
Indian Camp reports butter at 18 and eggs at 16 in Hopewell market. Miss Mary Hutchison returns home for a two week visit and Eimer Hutchison visits with parents over the Sabbath. W P Thomas visited Knox township on Saturday. T W Rose and wife return from Pennsylvania. DR Wallace Jessie Clark Henry Richard and Wm Vansickle attended the Quarterly meeting, which ran Saturday and Sunday with four sermons. A marriage occurs as Mr Dougherty takes Miss Eliza Geese to the state of Mon. January weather surprises the Indian Camp meteorologist. A child of Daniel Dyke of Mantua dies of membranous croup. funeral at the M E Church conducted by Rev Appleton. interment in the local cemetery. the bereaved parents receive many expressions of sympathy.
Mt Zion items report Jasper Stevens losing a valuable horse last week and Will Fulton visiting E F Meek's family. Miss Bette Wilson of Senecaville enjoys time with friends here. Harry Teter plans to open a Byesville restaurant. John Shriver to teach at Hickory College District 7 this summer. RS Hanna leads a singing school with plans for a concert. Oak Grove spelling night was well attended but Byesville fared poorly. A hawk killed John Bradshaw’s chicken, triggered a trap that captured and freed the hawk after breaking its chain. the trap, noted at 3 1/2 pounds, had held seven chickens for four weeks.
Antrim community reports discussions on town incorporation while detailing recent activity. Local wool thefts occurred Saturday and Monday attributed to Jonathan Rose, with town improvements including new sidewalks and crossings. A missionary concert by the M E church ladies was held last Tuesday evening, and a protracted meeting began Saturday evening led by Rev. Bowers. EO Ables married Thursday evening January 12 to Nettie Hackrey of near Washington, officiated by Rev. G G Boyd.
An old advertisement extols Boschee's German Syrup as a cure for catarrh pneumonia consumption and other breathing illnesses. It claims thousands have been cured and urges readers to buy a bottle for 75 cents from any druggist.
Clio hosts a party at Braden's next week. Mrs Delaney visits Washington. Literary gathering at Baird's on Wednesday. W F Beymer visited Brady last week. Box social at Pleasant Hill UP Church raises over $15 with 60 boxes sold. J P Turner spent Sabbath at Cambridge with his parents. Miss Dora Martin absent. Miss Anna Clark presided at the organ.
Miss Kila Shuman Wall plans a spring trip to California while Thomas McConnell of Washington visited town over the weekend. W C Scott ships poultry to eastern markets and our mail route changed hands. J H Carlisle Mrs WC Scott Miss Mary Z Rubicamp and Master Robbie Shultz are also noted in the local notices.
An old newspaper ad promotes Dr Bull's Baby Syrup claiming it relieves suffering and cures infants for 25 cents. It also touts Laxador as a remedy for lack of appetite fatigue and debility promising it at druggists for 25 cents.
In Bellaire last week a manufactory stopped operations to let workers attend the funeral of a Black man, described as a truthful mark of respect for the colored race in the community.
Readers learn of letters from Missouri and Georgia praising Swift Specific S S B and its claimed cure for female ailments. Lydia Jones and Mrs Mamy F Bryan report dramatic weight gain and restored health after taking twelve bottles, urging publication to help others. The notice mentions a free treatise on blood and skin diseases and provides the Atlanta mailing address.
Brady updates note Mrs Deveney’s serious illness and Martin Ford’s westward move. Wim Ford returns from Iowa while George Thomas of Freeport visited his brother John last week. A box festival is planned at the ME church next Saturday evening. George Willis and Edward Allen depart for California in a few days. Allen's Chapel protracted meeting closed on the 6th with 12 additions. Wm Adair suffered serious injuries from a horse accident last Wednesday, chiefly a fractured leg.
A claim of a universal salve offering instant relief for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and eruptions with a money back guarantee. Sells for 25 cents per box by C L Wall & Co as noted Feb 18ly.
Worth Knowing. W H Morgan, a Lake City Florida merchant, suffered a severe cold and cough that threatened consumption. After trying many remedies he found immediate relief with Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption, using about six bottles to fully recover with no relapse. Guaranteed to do what it claims, trial bottle free at Wall & Co's drug store.
Cambridge Ohio January 14 1888 a list of letters remaining uncalled for at the post office asks addressees to claim them and note they are advertised The names include JB Allison Laura Allendar Miss Kate Brannon Ben Bell Sherman Cale Bertha Cutter Emma A Churchill Nettie Knox Annie Lett Samuel Matarry Manda Mahon Leroy McGee with two entries Lulu Mc Clary JP Meredith L Marting Lydia Nichol Frederick Pratt Samuel Roller Thos Rankin Jane Smith Ella Slayman John Weekly and others
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad announces a popular excursion to Washington for Thursday January 19. Round trip fare is 8.00 from Wheeling and Benwood with ten day validity. Trains depart Wheeling 5.40 and 5.45 am and from sea wood 6.05 and 6.10 pm. Through Parlor Cars on day train and Sleeping Cars on night train. Tickets usable to and from Baltimore but require continuous passage both directions. Congress in session with galleries open and access to public buildings. Long ticket limit allows visits to Alexandria Mt Vernon Richmond Old Point Comfort and other nearby points of interest.
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