Local notes from Cambridge Herald mix of deaths and deeds
A Cambridge Herald page reports a mix of local items: new posts near Surausville named Fredericksburg. Rev I C Paugh leading a revival at Sarahsville. S Emerson buys Heidlebach property at New Gottingen. William Dillon farm purchased near Saiesville by Isaac Brill. various accidents, fires, and marriages across Ohio counties. a new cattle venture in Harrison county. multiple community notices including church revivals, schoolhouse renamings, and social events.
Grandmother Margaret Burt laid to rest in Cambridge memory
The obituary recalls Mrs Margaret Burt's long life from Guernsey born 1790 to emigration in 1854 and marriage to Joly Burt. She lived near Cambridge with her daughter Mrs William Ogier and died last Monday night. A devout member of the church she cared for the poor and children, leaving a lasting example of kindness. The funeral was held Wednesday with ministers Locke Mills Milligan McFarland Reiefried Jennings attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joly Burt
Cambridge
William Ovier
Sera
William Ogier
Locke
Mills
Milligan
McFarland
Reiefried
Jennings
Moses Sarebet
A. P. Shaffner
John Mahaffey
Deaths of Margaret Burt and Samuel Oldham Gather Middles
The Cambridge Jeffersonian notes the deaths of Margaret Burt aged 93 in Guernsey County and Samuel H Oldham of north of town. Burt, born in the Isle of Guernsey in 1700, moved to America and lived with her daughter Mrs Ogier. Oldham, born August 5 1804 in Washington County PA, died after fifty two years of marriage to Annie Holler. He helped build the first Presbyterian church and left seven children, three surviving. Funeral details described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Annie J. Holler
Mr. Oldham
Presbyterian Church
Isaac
Thomas Oldham
Richard Oldham
Newark
Ohio
Oldham
Thomas H. Oldham
Kansas
J. R. Boyce
W.W. Oldham
Homes Farm
Ife
Jesus
Death of Grandmother Burt at Age 93 in Cambridge Ohio
Margaret Burt born April 14 1790 in Guernsey Isle died January 28 1884 in Cambridge Ohio. She lived in Guernsey county since 1834 and in Cambridge and Jackson township many years. Married John Burt in 1836, widow since 1875 living with daughter Mrs William Ogier. A longtime Methodist, she left two husbands and three generations of kin, passing peacefully after a long life marked by reverence and endurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandmother Bork
Isle of
Guernsey
Wes Blaapiedthe
Edward Newouth
Wiliam Ogier
Mathews
Mizabeth Stedman
Nebraska
Burt
Methodist Church
Isle of Guerney
John Surt
Ovier
Wim. Ogier
Margaret Burt
Isle of Guernsey
Cambridge
Ohio
Margaret Blanpied
Guernsey County
Margaret Newman
Wm. Ogier
E. W. Mathews
Eesq
Jackson Township
John Burt
William Ogier
Elizabeth Steadman
Kansas
Atlantic
Greatage
Isle
St. Peter's Port
Guernsey Isle
Personal notices from the county town
Joseph Gallup returns from St Louis and many locals visit relatives in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, Illinois and California. Names include J S Prouse, Lou Ball, T G Kerr, James Reed, Little Jimmie Robins, Lollie Burgess, Swanson the railroad contractor, “Gee” Davis, Charlie Hunt, Rev Swan, W A Carpenter, Clint Doudna, Bethel Bates Jr, M S Simpson, Rev J A Nelson, Anna Griffith, O F Lowery, T C Marsh, Jacob F Meredith, Chas Bagnell, J H Butler, Elias Shimel, Mrs S A Gray, Kate Gray, J B Rhodes, and Rev Joseph Hare. Notable events: deaths, illness, travel, and jobs noted. Miss Minnie Anguethern California trip. Rev Hare’s death in St Paul. Mrs McCartney ill at Fort Howard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Scott
Illinois
James Reed
Pennsylvania
Jimmie Robins
M. Dp. Robins
Lollie Burgess
Parkersburg
Swanson
Summersfield
Gee” Davis
Albuqarehe
New Mexico
Charlie Hunt
Barnesville
Winchester
Rev. Swan
Pittsburgh
Kanana “Sn
Susan Beta Sankey
Sas
Sankey
Anna Griffith
Washington
O. F. Lowery
T. C. Marsh
Jacob F. Meredith
Newark
Herato
Chas, Bagnell
Muskingham County
Hosick
Zanesville
Cambridge
Elias Shimel
Kimbolton
Herald
A. Gray
J Kate
Hennrysburg
Fort Howard
Wis
J.B. Rhodes
Sarahsville
C. & M. Company
Kimball
Tom Tracey
George Day
Joseph Hare
Fairvew
St. Paul
Minnesota
David McCartney
Wisconsin
Met
T. H. Anderson Esi
Si Augustine
Forscartneys
Ster
Minnie wAnguthern
California
Fairview man Barber jailed on charges of fraud and grand misrepresentation
Barber of Fairview faces U S charges for posing as a detective and defrauding locals in Belmont county. Deputies went to Fairview on Monday but Barber had fled. he was captured and brought to trial before U S Commissioner Turner. The preliminary proceeding was set for Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Hi. Barber
Fairview
Carrol
Belmont County
U.S
Uiew
D.T Jetiries
Stanley I
Barber
U. S
Turner
Sleigh Accident Near C M Depot Injures Two Women
Last Thursday Miss Lizzie Mellyar and Mrs A L Hirschberger were sleigh riding when their sleigh overturned near C M depot. They escaped with a few slight bruises while the horse dashed on, striking a telegraph pole at 7th street and wrecking the sleigh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Mellyar
A.L. Hirschberger
C. & M. Depot
Mother Earth
7Th Street
Cumberland youths entertained by Mr Dick McClelland and Jady
A Friday evening gathering at Cumberland hosted by Mr Dick McClelland and Jady featured a social dance enjoyed by a party of young folks. Guests praised the generosity of the hosts and their hospitality. The event concluded with cautionary advice about dangerous snow drifts and staying vigilant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Dick McClelland
Jady
Gas price cut threatened to end lamp era
At an adjourned gas consumers meeting held Monday night a resolution urged the gas company to lower the price from seven dollars to four per thousand by February 15. If unmet, a switch to coal oil lamps would be made. A committee was appointed to canvass all consumers and secure agreement to the resolution.
School Board May Add Fire Escape And Elevator At Union School
Board members weigh installing a fire escape at Union School and an elevator to move coal from the basement to upper floors. Action likely at the next meeting. J C Steele, attorney for the John Stotts heirs, won an $8 000 judgment in Abilene Kansas, saying estate administration was improper. The Stotts family once lived at Quaker City. estate is in Kansas. Scott Law limits sales of diluted alcohol and bars minors and intoxicated persons from buying. Our family thanks neighbors for care given to our elderly grandmother during her illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Steele
John Stotts
Noble
Morgin
Abilene
Kansas
Stott’s
Quaker City
Obituaries and Local Notices From Adams County
Mrs Mary Caberia an Italian woman died in West Cankbvides last Sunday of consumption and was interred in Zanesville cemetery on Tuesday Mrs John Morrow near Sage died recently after an operation for breast tumor and failed to rally Snow drifts over head high blocked Adams township roads for a week as workers cleared them Joseph Gillespie from the county north and Miss Elizabeth Barton of Oxford township wed on Wednesday Dr G C Moore will move his drug store April first to the Eagle Hotel block room recently used by Mrs Herring
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Caberia
West Cankbvides
Zanesville Cemetery
John Morrow
Near Sage
Joseph Gillespie
Elizabeth Barton
Oxford Township
GC. A. Moore
A $20 Biblical Prize from Rutledge's Monthly
Rutledge Publishing Company of Easton Penna offers a $20 reward for identifying the longest verse in the Old Testament by February 20 1884. If multiple correct answers arrive the prize is divided. Send 50 cents with your answer to receive the March Monthly and later publication of the winner and correct verse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutledge’s Monthly
Rutledge Publishing Company
Easton, Penna
Quaker City Window Glass Works Project Moves Forward
Contractors Hindman of Bellaire Morrison of Kennensburg and Elliott of this place arrived Tuesday to begin work on the Quaker City Window Glass Works. Julius Seignart of Pittsburgh named Superintendent. A pot maker and six or seven blowers employed. Lingo and Cochran to Zanesville and Columbus to secure remaining material and finalize railroad contract. Civil engineer to locate the switch. Flin McGovern and McKee of Pittsburgh Cline of Wellsburg and others connected with the works were present Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hindman
Bellaire
M. Morrison
Kennensburg
Elliott
Quaker City
Julius Seignart
Pittsburg
Messrs. Lingo
Cochran
Zanesville
Columbus
Messrs. Flin, McGovern and McKee
Cline
Wellsburg
Farm for Sale in Ohio Under Part Payment Terms
Property offered by Mrs. Sarah Rosemond, deceased, at 208 Mos Fairview Avenue, Fairview, Ohio. Sale details and inquiries to be addressed to the estate for particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Rosemond
Fairview
Ohio
Local notices and weather amid winter snows and social news
Mrs Win Lawrence is sick and Scott lost a valued horse from pink eye. Win White is in Topeka Kansas. Last Thursday was the roughest day of winter. Rev James Swan from Pennsylvania visits friends here. Feed for stock criticized as snow drifts block roads. Several young ladies happy earlier this week. Sleighing party Friday evening at John Scott's. Roy Donaldson hosts a protracted meeting at Senecaville this week. Todd Bros to move saw mill from Atherton's place in spring. Isaac McCollums near Armstrong's Mills loses a child to scarlet fever last week. James McDowell finds sleigh bells after two years. A J Luzadder wins a cloth at Lowry's. Leap party soon. Jacob Hixon of Wichita Kansas visits. Jas Donahoe hauls hogs Friday. Prices range 5 to 90 cents per pound. S M Hyde belts and robe stolen. horse hitched at hotel in Middletown. J W Moore purchases Scotch Collie pups from Maine as a gift. Miss Emma Whetstone returns from Pennsylvania filling No 68. J M Thompson sells his bull to Jas Dennis for John Scott. weight 2210 pounds, price 101.66. Newman Lake forecasts snow lasting to March 1. Shultz’s check-lines and bells stolen near Middletown. about 70 dollars in bells and robes stolen at Pleasant Valley church last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Win Lawrence
Scott
Win White
Topeka
Kansas
James Swan
Pennsylvania
John Scott
Roy Donaldson
Senecaville
Todd Bros
Atherton
Isaac McCollums
Armstrong’s Mills
James McDowell
A J Luzadder
O F Lowry
Maine
C Hf Moore
Emma Whetstone
J M Thompson
Jas Dennis
Newman Lake
Shultz
Middletown
Pleasant Valley ‘Church
Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup Endorsed by a Conceited Youth
A conceited youth asks Longfellow how to become a poet. The piece then asserts that no man doubts Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup as the greatest cough remedy now in the market.
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Longfellow
Dr. Bull
Quiet Winter Notes From Oldham's Station
Scarce news due to cold weather. J S W Wortman works for Albert Barnes this winter. The C M company paid November wages last Thursday. J W Satchet moves to Kirkwood farm near Clio this week. Mrs John Maffet Sr suffers rheumatism. Whooping cough appears in John S Campbell's family. C M section hands now earn $1.10 per day since Jan 15. Wm B Gilkison will not move to new property before March 1. Mrs Thomas Oldham relapses into illness. Mr Maffet pleased with Howard MI and Winfield KS. Miss Sallie Barr returns from Washington county PA after three months. Miss Clara C- surprised many with a quiet marriage. John A Maffet canvassed area to aid Mr McFee whose house burned. Etiquette: boastful men are inelegant. coughs and colds best relieved by Dr Bull's Cough Syrup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J S W Wortman
Albert Barnes
J W Satchet
Kirkwood
Clio
John Maffet
John S Campbell
Wm B Gilkison
Thomas Oldham
Maffet
Howard
Winfield
Kansas
Sallie Barr
Washington County
Local notes from town as Sabbath and social events unfold
RB Brown of the Courier spent Sabbath with his brother. Miss Clara Weyers of Winchester visits Ida Fleming. Miss Hattie Foy of Cambridge visits her sister. Rey J W Fulton of Northwood Ohio preached at the R P church. EL Hakill recovers from mumps and will resume school. M L Harper and family returned from Washington Do Pa after a lengthy visit. Roy Brown and family moved into a new house last Thursday. Communion services planned at the UP church next Sabbath. Dr Paul aided by Rev J H Timmons of the National Reform Association. Junior entertainment praised for its talent and literary value. S M Brown of Newark, long a resident, has found a wife in Ida May Griffeths of East Newark. A reception last Wednesday at W Speer’s house. Wishes for a happy marriage.
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RB Brown
The
Courier
Clara Weyers
Winchester
Ida Fleming
Hattie Foy
Cambridge
Rey J W Fulton
Northwood
Ohio
R P
EL Hakill
M L Harper
Washington Do
Roy Brown
Paul
J H Timmons
National Reform Association
S M Brown
Newark
Ida May Griffeths
East
W . Speer
Stop That Cough With Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral
Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral is promoted as the best specific for throat and lung diseases. It soothes rough throat sensations and restores vocal flexibility and vitality, aiding clear breathing and speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Electric Bitters touted as cure for kidney liver complaints
An advertisement claims Electric Bitters rapidly cure Bright's Disease Diabetes weak back and urinary issues. It asserts thousands cured and daily recommendations. The product purifies the blood regulates the bowels and acts on diseased parts. Sold for 50 cents a bottle by J R Downar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
J. R. Downar
Hopewell Samuel Chapman Places and Property Transfers
John Stewart bought the Mrs Rose property near Mantua. Robert Miller of Miller's Station visited on business. Geo Akin of Bloomfield recently bought for. Visitors include John Phelps and family at Dr Apman s. Miss Clara Inskeep of Zanesville at John Brown s. Thomas Cook of Plainfield. John Fleming and family. Births announced for a son to Mr and Mrs James Mason and a son to Mr and Mrs James Johnson. Since New Year Jim and Jim celebrate Republican gains in Knox township.
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Hopewell
Samuel Chapman
John Stewart
Rose
Mantua
Robert Miller
Miller's Station
Geo Akin
Bloomfield
Ihrocently
John Phelps
Drapman's
Clara Inskeep
Zanesville
John Brown
Thomas Cook
Plainfield
John Fleming
James Mason
James Johnson
Jim
Knox Township
Ayer's Sarsaparilla Promises Healthful Bloom
An old advertisement extols Ayer's Sarsaparilla for improving complexion in young and old and as a purifier of the blood with unmatched effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Midway Visitors From Perry County and Local Notices
Charley Johnston and wife and JI McCollum and wife from Perry county visit relatives in this vicinity. Miss Amanda Eagleton returns from Pennsylvania. A ME church missionary meeting is planned Tuesday evening with other entertainments. Isaac McCollum reports his small daughter recovering from scarlet fever while his son died from the illness last Thursday and was laid to rest Friday in the cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midway
Charley Johnston
JI McCollum
Perry County
Amanda Eagleton
Pennsylvania
Isaac McCollum
Thus Sayre Jr Off Week and Wheat Under Snow
Thus Sayre Jr is off this week. The farmers report the wheat growing nicely under the snow. Since heavy snowfall the flouring mill has run day and night. Seven persons were baptized by Rev Ream in the ME church last Sabbath. Lloyd Selby sold his fine Percheron stallion to Mr Coolman of Washington county for 660 dollars. Coal operators suspended work during severe cold as screens and pipes froze. A pleasure trip below zero last Saturday is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sayre, Jr
Mercury
Rev Ream
Lloyd Selby
Coolman
Washington County
Candidate for Sheriff of Guernsey County
A reader states they are a candidate for Sheriff of Guernsey County, pending the next Republican County Convention. If nominated and elected, they pledge to perform duties to the approbation of all good citizens. M StotilemiRe
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heratn
Guernsey County
Stotilemire
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William Dillon
Saiesville
Quaker City National Bank
I. C. Paugh
Emerson
Heidlebach
New Gottingen
West Main Street
Stewart Harris
Mr. Shepler
Spencer Township
Kias
Arrog Atols
William H. Turner
Ohio Mixers’ Association
Walter Beetcher
Charles Beetcher
Albion
Ind
Robert Likes
New Concord
George Jefferson Scott
Center Township
Athens Asylum
Maj
T. Rainey
Richards
Cincinnati
United States
N. H. Barber
T.S. Taylor
Kersey’s
Mill Street
Court House
Eagle Hotel
Boyd Sankey
Hamilton
Trading Post
McCurdy
Peters’ Creek
Thompson and Mahatley
Jamies Sankey
Phursday
Jobin Waiilis
Stethen Heh Avenue
Surausville
B. Z
Predericksburg
G. L. Work
Bladensburg
Martinsburg
Mt. Pleasant
George D. Giffin
Jua L. Blackburn
West Cambridge
John Rapson
Rapson
Harrison County
Wyoming Territory
Charlie Clark
E. J. Blair
Maria Brown
W. M. Farrar
George McFee
Liberty Township
Quaker City Manufacturing Company
Patrick Lochary
Lou Madison
Wiliam Burt
Magnetic Springs
Delaware
Probaly
James Riddle
Harper & Harper
Samuel McMurray
Cambridge Coal
Eastern Ohio Horticultural Society
John Scotts
Baptist Church
B. Y. Seigfried
Ogier’s
Nelo
Family Bibles
Albus
Neek
Ogier's Bok Store
H.a.bartlett & Coq
Makers
Front St
Phila
C. P. Bricurn
Kirby, C
J.W. Bowen
Merther
Angis Fainpainy
O. A. Prescott
Charlestown
Mass
Avisi
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C. Ayor &Co
George E. McEntiree
GEO. A. Stone Nursery CO
Rochester
N. Y
Eward Newman
St. Peters Port
Margaret Ogier
William Mathews
EW. Mathews Esq
America
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Margaret Bart
Hye
Samuel H. Oldham
Yonder
Joseph Gallup
St. Louis
J. S. Prouse
Waynesburg
Lou Ball
T. G. Kerr
Adams Township
Oldham’s Station
Clara C
John A Maffet
McFee
Byesville
J. A. Taney
Winona, Minn
Dr. King
Sherif
Court of Common Pleas
William Roby
Walter M. Sayre
A. D
Richland Township
J. M. McGill
M. R. Patterson
James McCreary
Board of Commissioners of
John McErskine
John MccErskine
Hugh McCreary
Board of Commissioners
Lewis McPherson
Robert Hammond
Common Pleas Court
J. E. Lawrence
O. D. Nelson
Chicago
Cook
Cambridge Gas Light Company
Cambridge Gas Light
O.D. Nelson
Mathews & Heapt
Claysville
Same County
James H. Thompson
Valley Township
Said Thompson
William Trenner
Said Trenner
John Kackley
Val Township
William M
Sions
Thomas W. McKinley
L.M. Ferguson
Wills Township
Lan
Slit.e
Hosice
American Agriculturis
American Agriculturist
Morris
Dupre
Tost
Orange Judd CO
David W. Jupp
Broadway
New York
Raymond & CO
Proprietors of the
Peoples
Cambridge, Ohio
Peter Shafer
G. B. Thornberry
Wheeling Avenue
Cambridge, O
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