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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1883
Page
2
The Rural New Yorker notes their test shows Russian white oats have no special value while the Governor of Wisconsin has written a message without recommendations. The Sun is praised as fearless and ably edited. The State Board of Agriculture asks Ohio’s delegation to oppose further wool tariff cuts.
A bill extending civil service standards to state and city offices advances in the New York Legislature drawing attention from lawmakers and officials.
A major reform proposal outlines creating a ministry and a partially elective legislative council along with an elective assembly. The report notes funds of 124,843 raised by the Womans Board of Missions for benevolent purposes over the past year.
Commentary on unsafe mail practices urges writers to print names and addresses on wrappers. Reports a Lower House bill granting monthly pensions to Civil War veterans with eye and hearing losses. A 1803 U S bond redemption is questioned. British Trades Union declines in numbers and income. Prof Wilson undertakes a fifty day fast in St Louis claiming divine command.
The Ohio Republican Association adopted resolutions on January 1 1883 mourning Hon. J. T. Updegraff late United States Representative from Ohio s Seventeenth District. They praise his public service and loyalty and forward a copy to his widow while noting eulogies by Wm Lawrence Samuel Knox and E N Johnson and others.
Belmont and surrounding counties report 168 retail liquor dealers in Bel moot, 43 in Monroe, 26 in Harrison. penal population lists 1400 men and five women, two women jailed last Saturday. 181 cases disposed at Belmont Common Pleas, 3387 on docket. Diphtheria closes East Richland schools, six recent deaths. Soldiers monument debt stands at 1012.79. State print costs totaled 29081.88 for English and 5592.98 for German. total printing, paper and binding 89987.73.
The Stalwart faction asserted influence at a Republican National Committee meeting last week and won. Delegates to the next convention will mirror the previous allotment: two per Senator, two per Representative, two per Territorial member of Congress, and two for the District of Columbia. Half Breeds worry the masses may be thwarted by lingering boss tricks as old power structures resist change.
The Commercial Gazette reports physiologists place a minimum efficient brain at 33.97 ounces and a maximum at 69.97 ounces. Iabetta’s brain weighed 35.36 ounces, the average being about 49.55. Brain size does not determine capacity, with idiots recorded above 64 ounces and savages sometimes having large brains comparable to civilized crania.
In the German Ocean the steamers Cimbria and Sultan collided in dense fog last Friday. The Cimbria sank quickly and only about forty survivors were saved from roughly 400 aboard. Separately a Southern Pacific train near Los Angeles derailed and plunged off an embankment, twenty killed and many burned as cars caught fire.
In Tuscarawas County a Common Pleas Court appointed committee charges two county Commissioners with misappropriating funds and illegally drawing from the treasury. The report says these actions continued for two years despite annual audits, and the episode is used to critique party-based candidate support amid perceived incompetence.
The record lists John E. Kenna as the next U S Senator from West Virginia alongside a slate of successors chosen in various states. It names Morgan Alabama Beck Kentucky Lemar Mississippi Anthony Rhode Island Butler South Carolina Garland Arkansas Matt W Ransom North Carolina Isham G Harris Tennessee Saulsbury Delaware William P Frye Maine Gov Cullom Illinois Hoar Massachusetts Randall L Gibson to succeed Kellogg Louisiana James F Wilson to succeed McDill Iowa James N Dolph to succeed Grover Oregon Riddleberger to succeed Johnson Virginia ex Governor Colquitt to succeed Barrow Georgia.
The February North American Review opens with a symposium featuring leading theologians from diverse denominations expressing views on revising creeds. It includes Prof Alexander Winchell’s critique of universal suffrage, Bishop McQuaid on Protestant decay, discussions of political trends by Seymour and Boatwell, D A Sargent on physical education in colleges, and two pieces on The Standard Oil Company with defenders and critics. Published at 30 Lafayette Place New York.
Various small town items note a rise in vagrants, a party at Coens with fine music, Dr. Rosemond visiting from New Birmingham, a party hosted by Lemuel Coen, a copperhead snake killed on Maj. Moore’s farm, two elderly inmates dying at the County Infirmary, a new store opened by Lochary & Co in the Lawrence building, a horse with a broken leg from a kick, and a death of Mrs. Albert Voorhes near Elizabethtown aged 93. Funeral for Mrs. S. B. Lawrence held at the Presbyterian church with services by Reverends Milligan and Jackson. community sympathy extended.
Alex Gibson takes the lead on Skating. A J Dugan will move to Missouri soon. Sheriff McGill visited last week. Howard Gibson returned from college. Nathan Stanley leads our sweep stakes team. William White moved back to town. Several locals plan railroad braking work. John Burnsworth contemplates a spring move to Kansas. Michael Bumgardner to start for Kansas April first. Porter Mitchel was badly hurt in a fall. Alfred Craton to quit blacksmithing for railroad work in spring. Mrs Williams and daughter from Newcomers town visit Andrew Ledlie. Scott White to watch for C M railroad at Liberty Hill in spring. Old friend Robert Angus back in town. William McConnella and Tag Johnson tour Birmingham. mentions of attractions. J L Davis runs a lottery. tobacco piece tin holders may win a watch. town description lists two churches, one school, three stores, two drug stores, four blacksmith shops, one hotel, two wagon shops, one cabinet shop, one cooper shop. Local pros include two constables, one minister, three physicians, four masons. Community seeks a livery stable.
Mrs L K Thompson visits Noble county. Lloyd Selby walks with crutches. an oyster supper occurred at Daniel Peters’ residence last week. Mrs Armstrong of Youngstown visits sister Mrs Rea. J M Widdows held a multi-day auction with cheap goods. Council passes ordinance closing saloons 6 p m to 6 a m. Billy Wilson travels to Beverly and returns with a new wife. Picket sustains arm fracture at work in mines. Dr Rea provides surgical aid. Lem Neff and Miss oe Sayer wed by Squire Jas Selby. J W Feaster of Winchester sells spring beds. he delivers temperance lecture at M E Church. Machine parts broken cause no mining work most of last week. Charley Hughes moves family to town. Frank Cumberland from Cambridge rooms with them. Charley teaches barbering. Band plays at Point Pleasant last Saturday. concert repeated next week with invitation to attend. Benjamin Trott moves to new High St home. James Humble moves into Trott’s former house. Mad Collins moves into Humble’s former house. Thos Slay and wife establish new home in Collins’ former residence.
The U P congregation observed part of the week of prayer while good houses command fair prices. Youths form a Independence literary society and Clear Fork school held a recent spelling. Jonathan Redd and wife began housekeeping on his father’s farm. Railroads are a frequent topic. James Willis moved his family to Birmingham after the last snowfall. Farmers urged to track expenses. Baptist meetings with Rev G G Boyd set to begin near February 1. Lee Neel and son John visited Isaac Fisher. caution advised when crossing farms to avoid leaving gates open. Rev J W Martin preached at U P church and in Birmingham Presbyterian church on the second Sunday in January.
Urges readers to buy Dr. David Kennedy’s Favorite Remedy for health in wife child baby and self. Claims it saves thousands and helps kidneys bowels liver and blood and invites readers to write to the doctor at Rondout New York with feedback.
Jas Willis moves his family to town while the literary society enjoys a successful winter season. Cambridge Keepers in town last week. Miss Emma Braniger visits Uhrichsville relatives. JG Price family visits in Carrol and Tuscarawas counties. A Daugherty's Hotel dance nearly crowds out. Rev J W Martin preaches at Presbyterian church. Alphonso Braniger of Waterloo Iowa visits family. Miller Cimmerman and Mary Knowles wed at Mrs Knowles residence with Rev D K Knight officiating. Friends wish the couple a bright future.
Rutledge's Monthly February issue offers a $20.60 gold reward for identifying the middle verse of the Old Testament by February 10, 1883. If multiple correct answers are received, the prize is divided. The winner’s payment will be sent February 15, 1883, with 20 cents in silver required as postage for a March Monthly.
Reports say a wedding is expected soon among area residents. Other items note two foxes killed near Hopewell, Mr. and Mrs. A. Baker visiting friends, diphtheria cases in the neighborhood, and a thunderous variety of local happenings from sawmills to field conditions and road work.
C B Stevens contemplates a spring trip to Denver Col Henry Crosgrave remains gravely ill with little hope of recovery Rev Hays Sie declined the C P church call about sixty workers are at the tunnel west of town and more arriving McClelland and Bay advance their brick drying house and soon will produce brick A family in town represented the number 12 because two sixes make twelve Presbyterian meetings extend another week Rey Black Belaire will stay and preach W A Fulton drove 103 horse shoes J E McClelland bought wool in nearby counties and seeks 50 000 lb more Farmers are asked to note these developments.
Weather changes over the past week were notable. F S Mercer and wife visit relatives in Wheeling township. The youths danced last Tuesday night at W J C Hanna’s. Mrs John Stockdale Sr. injured by a fall on ice and bedbound. Hamilton Tuttle of Illinois left his grandfather N H Bowers’ place for Michigan. Rev Yingling returns to work after health improvement. Presbyterian communion held on Saturday. Rev Tannehill aided by Rev Mahaffey from Washington. Robert Hanna cut knee using a draw knife and now uses a cane.
Miss C E Miller visited Caldwell friends last week while Miller Ray of Kimbolton spent time with R R Miller. J A Crow attended Miss Jennie Crow’s Cambridge wedding. Mrs Jas Hawn of Wolfs Station Ohio called on locals. Oyster suppers at Lafayette Miller’s and Jas Wardens drew large crowds. Miss Lizzie Dayton of Rana returned home Tuesday with Ad Alexander after a year visiting Ohio friends.
Sudden weather changes affect the community as farmers store ice and a festival continues into evening. A newborn daughter to Mr and Mrs W J Tedricx on the 15th inst. Rey Yingling returned home and preached on Sabbath. Jacob Saviers horse Black Dragon died last Sabbath night. cause unknown.
John V. Ferguson and Miss Jennie E Crow were married January 15 at the bride’s parents’ home in Cambridge Ohio. Rev W H McFarland and Rev J A Sherrard officiated in a small ceremony attended by close family.
A Port Ewen man with a thigh disease reportedly recovered after his doctor amputated the limb against the family physician's advice. Dr David Kennedy of Rondout claimed the Great Blood Specific Favorite Remedy purified the blood and restored health. The advertisement urges others to buy the remedy for one dollar and notes agency opportunities for Dealers.
The SUN claims unprecedented yearly readership on this side of the earth and praises its news accuracy and fearless reporting. It touts independence from political bosses and monopolists, supporting honest government and Jeffersonian democracy, while offering diverse praise from readers and a promise of steady improvement in 1883.
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