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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1888
Page
2
Local post office entry notes second class mail matter for Cambridge area. Public address landmarks reference Main St East Court Square as a mailing point.
General Diaz wins re election as Mexico’s President with minimal opposition. The coming race is expected to focus on New York and Indiana battles, while President Cleveland plans to attend the Ohio Centennial events in Columbus and Cincinnati this fall.
Report says 4,000 Republican League clubs operate across the United States with a combined membership of about 500,000 voters, signaling strong grassroots organization nationwide.
Reports estimate flood disaster in Mexico has claimed nearly two thousand lives, indicating a far greater toll than initially counted. The figure reflects widespread damage and ongoing search efforts across affected regions.
A yearling colt named King Thomas sold in New York last week for $38,000 to horseman L. O. Appleby. The sale featured blooded horses and drew buyers seeking high value stock.
A Republican exchange reports the Chicago convention brought nearly $1,500,000 daily to city merchants, with Grand Pacific hotel bar receipts averaging about $5,000 per day during the convention week.
Hon. John Sherman condemns the Chicago convention for numerous faults and upbraids it severely. He laments his political defeat, saying the era of his ambition has faded and his prospects dimmed.
For the past week or two railroads have suffered numerous accidents and wrecks nationwide with loss of life and extensive property damage across several states.
Official vote tally from Oregon lists Herman Republican 32 820 Gearin Democrat 25 413 Miller Prohibitionist 1 974. Herman’s plurality stands at 7 407 as of the latest canvass completed Thursday.
A group of White Caps from Indiana traveled to a farmer’s home near Vincennes to chastise a guest but were repelled when the farmer appeared with an axe and drove the attackers away in a bold, decisive defense.
The city roared with excitement at General Harrison's nomination, with days of high spirits unmatched elsewhere in the nation. State pride may have driven the huge demonstrations, suggesting Democrats should heed its influence.
Excavations at Pompeii uncovered a set of surgical instruments still in use today. Four large silver urns, four smaller vessels, eight open vases, and four leaf and animal ornamented pieces were found along with a statue of Jupiter on a throne. Gold rings and earrings were also among the discoveries.
The Columbus Journal notes that Whurman Morton Cleveland and Harrison show age patterns with Cleveland the youngest among them. It states the President born in New Jersey in March 1837 is 58, Harrison 55, Morton 64, and Allen G Thurman born 1813 stands oldest at 74.
The New York Sun notes multiple 1880s candidates across parties and causes all as lawyers or professionals. It urges readers to vote according to reason, emotions, perception, conscience, belief, love of beauty, and the Sun's own advice.
The author argues that truth comes from experience and elections prove good men are not always elected. Laws cannot fix political evils. only the people can by electing capable leaders. If voters choose bad or incompetent candidates, the blame lies with voter behavior, not the system.
President Cleveland and Hon A G Thurman were formally notified of their nomination by the St Louis convention last week. Gen Harrison, the Republican nominee, will be today. The campaign will begin in earnest around September and continue through November with relentless political discourse.
Farmers sell wool at 25 cents AJ Luzadder notes first cucumbers hay yields fall short Corn market and wheat harvest forecast to two thirds of a crop Rev Jenkins preaches in Pittsburgh Miss Mary Patterson visits from Plymouth ME church Missionary Tea at Maj J W Moore’s Premium lists announce Guernsey county fair September 25 26 27 28 1888 Kid Band dons silk hats balloon ascension parachute descent by Profs Vandegrift Brady and fair board aims to make this county event the best yet
Visitors and new residents arrive as cleaning crews restore streets for a bright Fourth of July. Fireworks gas displays and a Calathumpian band promise a lively celebration. A normal school starts July 16 under Hall and Boyd with a strong class. The Woman's Relief corps hosted a park festival with Chinese lanterns and street gas lights. Large street arches and 45 gas jets illuminate South street drawing crowds.
Al Liddy had his house repainted lately. Farmers cut wheat this week and wool sales were strong in the area. Henderson Tuttle, back from Concord College, arrived home last week. Rev C N Harford preached at the UP church last Sabbath. William Lawrence and his sister attended New Concord commencement. Mrs William Padgett returned from Wheeling last Thursday. Mr William Lawrence and Miss Lizzie Little were married last Friday evening by Rev Caldwell. May happiness and prosperity follow them.
The Cleveland and Marietta Railway sells excursion tickets to Marietta for a round trip at one fare. Tickets valid for return through July 23. Special trains depart Marietta July 16 17 18 and 19 at 9:30 PM for Cambridge and intermediate points to view Centennial events.
Suspected con artists circulated through Tuscarawas County recently, leaving several farmers with promissory notes worth $500 each. Local authorities warn residents to verify offers and avoid advance payments.
Miss Ria Boothe has been ill for a week while Miss Laura Hixon visits Miss Mattie Cunningham. W G Walters closed a two month term of school at Independence last Friday. Miss Bessie Wilson of Washington returned home after a week here. Cambridge youths attended a local entertainment last Friday. John Wilson of Byesville visited here part of last week amid ague illness. J E Bonnell, teacher at Mays for three years, returns home and will teach again in September. Rock Hill school scholars and musicians staged a successful entertainment last Friday evening.
Mrs J J Cutter spent Sunday with Marietta friends while Prof A and McCullough visited. Miss Amanda Dilney visited Point Pleasant. Miss Ella Patterson of Caldwell guests of cousin J A Carr. JC Bay adds new paint to his house. J W Daniel returned to Newark for carpenter work. W A Reedie and Johnnie visit Reedie’s father in Warren Ohio. Dr Chambers and wife of Chandlerville visited their daughter Mrs F L St Clair. Miss Dela McCortle, Wooster teacher, summers with her parents here. Mamie Berkley returns from Claysville. Mamie Martha returns from New Lexington after a school year. GAR Post entertained from 21st to 4th due to bad weather. Alex Cosgrave of Lesance county visits Eygle Motel after seventeen years away.
D L Pollock visited friends at Pine Grove last week. Mrs J W Martin visits North Salem. HH Luccock, graduate of Megdville Pa, is home. D R Wallace attended commencement at New Concord last week. Children Day to be observed at North Salem next Sabbath week. The McMullen farm of 44 acres sold last Saturday for 1007 dollars to BK Gillespie. Rev Gray preached last Sabbath and Rev T VP Patterson preached at the UP church in the evening. M P Sabbath School at North Salem last quarter enrolled 74 scholars with 54 average daily attendance and 1.84 dollars in collections.
The North Salem U P Sabbath School reports for the quarter ending June Ath 1888 with 154 scholars enrolled and 105 daily attendance. Twenty three attended every day. total contributions 6.60 dollars and after expenses 1.56 dollars on hand. Primary classes list names and verses committed including Mrs Martha Bell Mort Angus Lee Lanning and others. total verses 14,989. Superintendent WM Angus and Secretary Ed Bell sign.
Martha Hall vs James M Gregg dismissed by plaintiff at her costs. Guernsey National Bank vs Robi Hammond et al. judgment by confession for 20.78 dollars and costs. Frank McGirk et al vs John Callihan et al death of Ann Callihan suggested and leave to plaintiff to make her administrator a defendant. Daniel Peters vs E F Meek et al demurrer to second and third defense sustained with leave to amend by August 1 and continued. James Gildea vs James Willis et al leave to plead by August 1, 1585.
The Liverpool Courier argues regular unhurried exercise and occasional days in bed are best prevents for nervous exhaustion. It cites a Spanish merchant in Barcelona and a busy English woman who rests weekly as examples, and urges time to recover after shocks and seclusion after meals to lessen daily stress.
Wheat harvest is here and a quiet wedding is expected soon. Rey Peregoy preached on succession while Rey Dague spoke to a large audience. Mrs Louisa Steve widow of Marshall stone lost a valuable Pereheron stallion last week. W Os Wycotland H F Hawes enjoyed a Glenwood picnic Saturday. Miss May Barkley of Cumberland visits Wilson Smith’s family. Dr F W Campbell attended Hartford for his mother Mrs Robert Campbell. The Presbyterian strawberry and ice cream festival failed to attract. A farmer seeks a horse to work for board, address J. B. Chiy vile Ohio. Miss Maggie Glenn closed a successful term of school Friday.
The Baltimore & Ohio lists cheap round trip tickets for tours to Colorado Utah Idaho Wyoming Gregson California Alaska Deer Park Oakland and several Summer Resorts. Also notes discounts for the Corner Stone ceremony at Sandusky Ohio and for National Educational Association in San Francisco with sale June 15 to July 12 and 30 day limits. Also National Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic in Columbus Ohio with select sale dates and one cent per mile rate.
Vick's Magazine warns that exposure to sun damages fibrous roots that press against pot sides and bake in glass. To prevent this, shade pot sides with sand, moss, cocoa fiber, ashes, or a thin board across the shelf, allowing sun but protecting roots.
Indian Camp. Wool 25 cents. Wheat harvest this week. Chas Brown and wife at Jas Lowries. Mrs McConnell Clark at church last Sunday. Thos Bogle in Hopewell greeting old friends. Hopewell Powell cured and home from the asylum. Milton Turner and wife of Cambridge at George Clark's Sunday. Hopewell school closes Friday with an old fashioned spelling. Miss Esther Scott closed term at Mantua last Friday. Robert Campbell and wife and W V Garvin visiting. J Rollingson and others from Midway attended Hopewell services. W S Galloway and wife and others attended quarterly meeting at Kimbolton Sabbath.
Advertisement for Original Abietine Ointment touts a two ounce tin as an absolute cure for old sores burns wounds and skin eruptions. Claims to treat all piles and offers the product through Cambridge druggists at 25 cents per box or 30 by mail. February 23 1888.
Center Township notes hay crops and wheat harvest nearing end. J Braden returns from Galigher. A young colt died last week belonging to Joseph Montony. A Deep Cut picnic is planned soon with a social at Samuel Presgrave’s last Saturday. John Barnes of Danford visits Geo Ables. Thomas Tedrick of Antrim visits Jont Warren. Mr and Mrs Andrew Clark of Washington visit Mr Patterson. Inez Anderson and Davy return from New Concord after a week.
Old Mrs. O Paye in Norristown Herald quips that she would rather drink strychnine than whisky made from wild cats after reports of a wild cat distillery captured in Butler County Alabama. She notes the gritty, scratching image as a deterrent to such an unlikely brew.
In the Southern States a large green insect resembles a cricket and is useful to farmers by feeding on noxious insects. The species Mantis Carolina is harmless to plants and animals, but its common name the devil's horse inspires dread among colored people. It is notable for its two raised forelegs held in prayer to capture prey.
Levi Hirschberg of Cambridge Ohio announces a time limited sale to unload season stock. Men and boys suits reduced sharply from $5.50 to $18 with prices quoted as low as $4.00 and hats cut to $2.00 to $2.25. Store stresses need for cash and bargains to attract quick purchases.
Poem fragment describing a charming miss in a white dress with color eyes pink cheeks and golden curls. Critics voice admiration for a pretty maid and sun kissed sky imagery in a nostalgic verse.
Letter from Carrerville Mississippi dated February 20 1888 describes a man cured of eczema after taking six to eight bottles of SSS despite doctors warning it would kill him. He reports complete relief and urges others to try the remedy.
E V Deek from Montfort House Texas writes of a two week old baby afflicted with scrofulous disease that nearly blinded her. After failing with physicians, Swift's Specific is said to have relieved the child completely and left her healthy at age three. Drawer 3 Atlanta Ga.
The article notes General Garfield’s estate yielding $40,000 to the widow plus $25,000 life insurance. Congress granted a $5,000 annual pension and $40,000 from the late president’s yearly salary. A posthumous subscription of $312,000 invested in bonds adds to her wealth, making her annual income at least $25,000.
Mr W H Morgan of Lake City Florida suffered a severe cold with a distressing cough that progressed to consumption. After trying many remedies he found immediate relief with Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption and, after six bottles, he recovered with no relapse. Guaranteed to perform as claimed. trial bottle free at Wall & Co's drug store.
The Cleveland and Marietta Railway announces excursion rates for July 4 5 6 and 7 1888 from all stations to any point on its line. Round trip tickets priced at one fare. Tickets valid for return passage July 4 5 6 and 7.
Byesville hosts a grand July Fourth event with the Declaration reading and a GAR parade led by the Byesville Silver Cornet Band. Activities include K of P and LOO FP participants, sack and wheel barrow races, and an evening festival. C and M Railway sells excursion tickets July 3 and 4, valid for round trips through July 7.
The Cleveland & Marietta Railway will run a special excursion to Marietta on July 19th from Newcomerstown at 6 10 am and from several stops along the line with $1.00 round trip. Prominent Ohioans including Senators Sherman Thurman Payne and Foraker will attend. There will be street parades open air concerts exhibits and a Muskingum river display of early history. Return departs Marietta at 9 30 pm RR time with stopping at all stations.
Guernsey County Ohio extends tax collection until July 20 1888 Treasurer All Ton Turner announces the deadline change in a public notice dated June 21 1888 and signed by the official.
Real estate agent, authorized for Florida Southern Railway Co, markets 4,000,000 acres across Florida with special inducements for settlers. Title is perfect and maps are available at the office. Also lists lands for sale or exchange in Ohio counties Guernsey Harrison Pike Morrow Licking Hosking, timber land in Kentucky farms in Kansas building lots houses and hotel property in Cambridge and nearby towns plus a portable saw mill for sale or exchange.
New two story six room house well finished with out houses and a water well. Call on or address M. L. Campbell Cambridge Ohio. June 28 tf
List of uncalled letters at Cambridge post office dated July 2 1888. Names include LV Bockins Mrs MatCoal Mrs Frances Cooper Sam W Clark Geo Gallagher (2) Mr J W Garrett Miss Laura Lichtenfeldt Jas McDowell Georgia Macio Mrs Hattie Wallace W H H McIllyar P M. Callers must say advertised.
Charles Ley and Miss Sarah E Vance were married Tuesday evening June 26 at the bride’s parents home on West Gomber street by Rev J A Thrapp. J D Marshbank and Miss Myrtie Crissmore wed Thursday June 28 at the parsonage on 51 Street by Rev J A Thrapp.
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