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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1886
Page
3
Be warned in time. Kidney diseases may be prevented by purifying renewing and invigorating the blood with Ayer s Sarsaparilla. When debility perverts kidney action these organs rob the blood of albumen and worn out matter remains. Use Ayer s Sarsaparilla to restore proper action and prevent albuminuria.
Bright's Disease is prevented. Ayer's Sarsaparilla also prevents inflammation of the kidneys and other organ disorders. Mrs. Jas. W. Weld testifies four bottles made her feel like a new person, strong as ever. W. M. McDonald reports long kidney trouble improved by the remedy.
Local notices report arrears calls and sickness in Cambridge area along with social happenings. Several names appear: T. C. Clark ill, R. E. McMillen with typhoid, Alex Robinson in Tyner, Miss Jennie George visiting, and James Nelson’s death nearby center township. Also mentions building and loan talk at Quaker City, cholera among Coshocton hogs, and community events including receptions, fairs, meetings, concerts, and pro logues in Cambridge and surrounding townships.
The Common Pleas Court commences Tuesday February 2 1886 with an assignment of cases and a listed docket of motions de burrers and error cases followed by jury and other trials through February 16 There is a directive that resident bar members be present during the first day and mornings of the first week and on Monday and Saturday mornings thereafter to avoid waiving rights for their clients.
Probate court records show estate actions for L P Hosick Jup r and George Boyd with Jas Hughes as administrators of Sarah Boyd. sale petition continued. Final account of Ja Dollison’s administrator continued. Will of Jas Little probated and recorded. Admin letters for James Little estate granted to J J Moore Mary Shaw as executor of Wm Shaw. Increase of one year’s support allowance filed. Marriage licenses issued to Jacob Rogers and Florence Bigford John S Ted and B E Wirick Wm Stewart and Jane Catlet.
A notice promotes Donavia's Original Tennesseeans as legitimate vocalists in Cambridge on Thursday January 28. It warns against mislabeling as Tenessee Jubilee Singers to avoid prosecutions and highlights their refined print, testimonials, and concert program. Reserved seats available at McGill's drug store.
The Vick's Floral Guide for 1886 is praised as a premium seed annual with over thirty pages of articles on Roses House Plants Onion Culture and more followed by about 150 pages of illustrations descriptions and prices of Seeds Plants Bulbs Potatoes and related items. The publisher notes the mystery of how they can afford to publish and offers the guide for 10 cents with a deduction on the first seed order.
Cambridge prides itself on eastern Ohio's largest collection of fine homes. The M. R. Patterson house on South 11th street showcases splendid architecture and interior craftsmanship. Walls feature paper from J. M. McGill installed by expert John Harris, Jr. The work is not fully finished, but the exterior already proves the claim.
A five year old girl died after her clothing caught fire from a fireplace at her home three miles north of Sonora in Perry township on Wednesday evening. The child died early Thursday morning after the incident. doctors assisted in the autopsy for confirmation of the injuries.
The case of John W. Cain versus Frank L. Schick will come to trial in Justice Turner’s court on the 29th. Jurors chosen include Ebon Smith W H F Lenfeaty J R Boyce George Stottlemire Joseph Adams and A F Hubert. The claim states Cain was employed as watchman during repairs at the tunnel just west of town and the amount is fixed at $80. the defendant denies employment.
Mr Patterson purchased the Smith property on the north side of town for 3800 dollars. The deal confirms a private sale and registers ownership transfer.
Miss Aggie Boyd visits her brother Dr Boyd. Miss Ella Cramblett visits Miss Norma Angus. Mrs Lucy Johnston buried last Wednesday. Mrs Kya Davis and Mrs P Gibson on sick list. Nettie Porter not expected to live tonight. James H Dull visiting Guernsey last Saturday. Mr A Ledlie fell on ice spraining wrist. Misses Ida and Corda Frame visiting friends at Newcomerstown. Mrs P P DeHart visiting parents Mr and Mrs Thompson. Rev Lowther preached at Salem Saturday night from Behold I stand at the door and knock. Camp Fire: G A R at School Hall a grand success with many officers present. Donations, receipts, and entertainment details. Deputy remarks on attendees Whiting Campbell McIlyar Kenedy Taylor and others. An album was voted to Miss Jessie Thompson. a cane to Rev Stewart. Door keeper KE White praised. various speakers and declamations noted.
Quaker City reports a writing school organized, Lydickar mill operating reduced hours, A B Hall moved to town, Tom Howard left for Barnesville, and mail carrier bids due February 1. Council approves $30.50 in bills, youth literary society thriving, J E Lingo tobacco tying firm employs many, Christian church seeks membership growth, Building and Loan Association talks progress, band planned show in about two weeks with plays including Under the Laurel and The Cow that Kicked Chicago.
Cumberland social items report visits by Mr and Mrs D D Johnson of Nelsonville and others from Caldwell and Ann Arbor. Officers installed at Cumberland Chapter No 116 and Columbia Lodge No 134 F and A M. Local residents attend opera in Zanesville. several members and spouses listed among the new officers and sick listed in Nelsonville.
New Concord reports include B T Logan returning from Kansas and Mrs Andrew L White showing ill health with consumption. A child of Ed McCloud sustained severe injuries from a fall into a fire. Dr Evarts of Clyde Ohio to lecture on Antique America. Muskingum College debates and campus events feature notable questions on the next president and Southern secession. Rev J M Faris wed Missee Watson of Utica and Nellie F Brown hosts a College Hall event.
An advertisement touts Ayer’s Sarsaparilla as highly concentrated and more effective than rival blood medicines. It claims smaller doses suffice and emphasizes quality over quantity and overall cost efficiency.
Dr J K Ferguson visited on the 22d and 23d. Miss Violet Scott in Kimbolton last week. Edward Rourk of Dillon Montana among friends. Miss Annie Scott returned from Fairview. CL Ferguson of Washington visited Dr Price's last Friday. Rey W H Dickerson began a protracted meeting at Westchester last Sabbath. Mrs Mary Hyde of Washington with her ill father Jonathan Colley Sr. Lillie Maharry of Cambridge at LA Frasher's and to remain the school year. Literary society elected officers W E McNeely president G B Frasher vice president Miss Ola Severns secretary H M Knowls Flora Anderson censor Maggie Knowls editress. Debate: That a man can live without sin. Affirmative W W Gadd negative J L Dye.
Advertisement claims Ayer’s Pills cure constipation and improve appetite. They are described as pleasant, gentle yet thorough in subduing diseases and restoring healthy body function.
The Canal Dover Reporter notes J E Terry General Passenger Agent of the Cleveland and Marietta road as an excellent business man popular with the people and connecting lines. Under his management passenger traffic has been organized and increased. He is the right man in the right place.
Mrs. Fanny Kelly of South Prince Street Lancaster Pennsylvania claims relief after eleven years of a running leg. She used Mishler's Herb Bitters for about two months and was perfectly cured. She had tried several physicians and other remedies without success.
The fever is abating and J R Landman has returned from a western trip. George Conner received a car load of potatoes last week. Born to Mr and Mrs Robert Minto on January 22 a daughter. Rev Gruber began a series of meetings at Chalfant's Chapel last Sabbath. Tom Slay plans ice cream for next Saturday evening for local residents. Ezra Johnson, sick with typhoid, died last Sabbath and was buried Monday at the Buffalo church, three miles south of Pt Pleasant.
A literary society formed at Arrm strong's and Rev Moses began meetings at Allen's chapel. J F Rankin lost a pocket book with $48 in Cambridge. A protracted meeting at Winchester closed with about twenty five additions to the church. Joseph W Oxley died after brief illness in Madison township born 1813. Lizzie Oxley died December 26, granddaughter of the deceased.
Cambridge post office holds uncalled letters dated January 10 1986 including Miss Jennie Black Mrs Violey G Vores Mr George McGee Miss Martha Pickering Miss Lizzie Moss Mrs Naomie Needs Mr J M Patterson Mr Tingle Satchet Postal Cards Mr George Watson W H H McILYAR P M
John M. McGill the Druggist promotes Dr Bosanko’s Cough and Lung Syrup as the best medicine for coughs colds croup and primary consumption. Prices are 50 cents and 1 dollar with free samples available.
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