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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1889
Page
2
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Reports say July celebrations were more numerous than in years past and a corresponding rise in fatalities. Dakota state officials report a commission negotiating Indian land cessions is meeting with success. After prohibition defeat in the East, Kansas shows sentiment to seek re submission of the question.
A Pennsylvania paper reports the discovery of a new variety of hay fever in the state. An Oil City man is engaged to five grass widows, a detail noted to highlight his life in an oil producing district.
An authority says 42 stars will be legalized after the next four states join the Union. The July 4th milestone hinges on state admissions.
Chicago asserts control over surrounding suburbs forming a vast metro area with an estimated population of 1,200,000. Nearby cities Cincinnati and St. Louis react with concern and anticipation for similar growth.
The Peking Gazette is approaching its thousandth anniversary and is printed in Chinese characters. The local Chinese population is limited, and there is no need for an exchange.
The text reports many French Canadians in the United States being stirred to support annexation of Canada. Public meetings are taking place as the prevailing sentiment favors joining the United States.
The piece notes silence on the independent soldiers' movement and the possible county ticket, stating no word on whether plans are abandoned and that local politics are currently quiet.
A coroners jury convicts the reservoir owners of criminal negligence and holds them responsible for the loss of life and property from the flood. The finding could trigger numerous lawsuits, turning the lake into an expensive luxury for the owners.
At this moment John L. Sulli van, the slugger, is a greater man than President Harrison with his name heard everywhere in America. Fame appears fleeting, though it may rival the lasting echo of the Heenan Sayres contest, which seems unlikely to die.
Dispatch from France reports dissension in the prosecution causing a political crisis in the republic. The Procurer General reportedly refuses to prosecute and resigns while the War Minister also resigns. Boulanger remains optimistic about emerging victorious.
The article notes that Jews are congregating in Jerusalem and surrounding areas in large numbers, potentially forming a majority. It suggests they may establish an independent government after a few years and comments on their thrift, morality, and intelligence as factors in a rising power.
Private Dalzell says his 169 votes for Lieutenant Governor came from a lean campaign. He spent 6.25, allocating 50 cents for postage 2.75 for railroad fare 3 for a hotel bill remarking that is his idea of politics. The account paints him as an economist and prodigy in a lean bid.
A Persian Minister criticizes U S press for unkind depictions of his King and signals withdrawal from the country. The writer laments misinterpretation and urges reporters to repent, adopting sackcloth and ashes, as the minister resembles a weary Arab folding his tent.
Russia aims to advance as a tobacco producer and displays at the Paris Exposition mark a step toward wider markets. Southern Russian tobacco, mainly low quality and used for cigarettes, may see expanded demand in Western Europe, though unlikely to reach America.
The article argues the Ohio governor position rivals a Senate seat in influence and pay. Eight thousand dollars yearly plus low costs, and the prestige of leading the third state in the union attract those courted by national ambitions, despite political risks of a Senate career.
The six month talk ends as John L. Sullivan defeats Jake Kilrain at Richburg Mississippi after 76 rounds. Kilrain's second throws in the sponge. Sullivan is praised for durability and tactical endurance while Kilrain shows limited force.
Washington reports oil well depth near 1000 feet. Miss Dora Clark visits from Cambridge. Wolago Dramatic Co. performs to good houses. Birth of a son to David Dugan and wife on July 4, 1889. Home grown peaches appear in market. Two saw mills operate, aiding railroad work. Wheat harvest largely complete with stacking. Horse Fair at Cambridge praised for races. PC and ORR Co. lay track south of town linking with Calico railroad. Fair premium lists impending. Fair Board arranging day fireworks and other amusements for the upcoming fair.
Wheat near harvest and haying underway mark a good season while road carts abound in the area. Montgomery and Bell traveled to Cambridge for business. many attended Cambridge races. Roy Hammond preached at the UP church. Thomas Lloyd remains ill with blood poisoning. McKee bought a new Empire Mowing Machine. Ice cream festival delayed. A child of Wm C McConeaughy of Kimbolton buried after brief life. GAR post plans camp fire and picnic. M V McKim awarded Route 21 943 mail contract between North Salem and Kimbolton. Prof Taylor staged Bible scenes and Garfield assassination entertainment with humorous acknowledgments for participants.
Harmony reports fine growing weather and local activities. Mrs John Fleming visited Cambridge last Saturday. A McCoy graded east of town last week. John Glenn and wife visited friends here last Sunday. Elijah Shriver returned from a three week visit in Wood County. Sugar Grove exhibition drew many locals last Thursday and a few had harness damaged by a miscreant. Church ice cream and raspberry festival planned at Harmony Christian Church next Saturday at 7 30 PM to benefit the church. Died July 6 1889 Malissa Jackson wife of Philip Gable aged 45 years 5 months 6 days born February 17 1846 in Jackson township married 1865 seven children. She was devoted to Christ and Mount Zion Baptist Church. her death mourned by many.
The community reports Mrs Ida St Clair ill with kidney trouble for a week. Rev Starkey preached to a large audience at the Presbyterian church last Sabbath. A group attended worship at Ginger Hill schoolhouse Sunday. Rev McNight spoke at six mills. Raspberries sell in local markets at 25c a gallon. FK Monroe delivered some of the finest fruit this year. Mrs Phillip Gable died of pueroral fever Saturday, with heartfelt sympathy from family and friends. John F Burris and Miss Mary Etta Fulton wed on the 4th at Roy Piggot’s home in Point Pleasant. Wishing the couple long life and happiness.
The midweek meet faced a south storm that delayed the start, but dried track conditions drew a large crowd. Captain Stone dominated the three minute trot and the 2:40 and 2:25 purses saw Gray John and Kayrle H. lead, with Milk Shake the crowd favorite in the pony dash.
The event drew an estimated 1,600 spectators on the final day with an eager crowd. Judges on day one were J. B. McVey C L Young of Columbus and W D Craig of Washington. Day two added J T Handley. The association ran a small deficit but plans a three day fall fair with balloon ascent and higher admission.
June tobacco sales in Ohio totaled only a few hundred birds with most grades intended for home use. European buyers like Boninger’s factory remain hesitant. new spanglers show demand, while color tobaccos and dark unsound grades linger unsold. The Western and Southern crop is fair, Maryland's last crop is poor, and the French contract for 9000 hogsheads goes to A Schumacher & Co at up to four cents per pound.
Wheat harvest is over and Mrs. Harriet Cullen remains in poor health. Elmer Hutchison returns home from college for vacation. J M Carr left the farm to resume studies at New Concord. Rev N B Stewart’s wife and daughter Pearl visit relatives here. Joseph Bell had a cancer removed from his lower lip after traveling to Cambridge. A horse ran away with Mrs Rebecca Wagonseller and her young daughter. no injuries.
A Lenora Kentucky father reports swift cures for boils and blood impurities in his children. A Nashville Tennessee resident credits Swift's Specific with curing rheumatism after years of trial. Fort Smith Arkansas businessman Russell Myrick testifies to relief from boils and sores tied to impure blood. The testimonials note potash remedies harm digestion while Swift's Specific improves appetite and digestion.
A New Orleans Democrat analysis cites the Treasury Statistical Abstract showing thirteen Southern states including Kentucky and Missouri with funded debts of 95,858,643 and unfunded debts of 20,000,000. It notes Kentucky's sinking fund nearly covers its debt and that much of Texas and Mississippi debt ties to school funds, leaving the Southern aggregate about 110,000,000 while ten Southern states bear over two thirds of all state debts in the nation.
Attractive land markets in West Virginia Maryland and Virginia Shenandoah Valley promise favorable prices and easy terms for farms, stock raising, dairying and fruit growing. Thriving towns invite merchants and craftsmen plus abundant resources and free sites for manufacturers. For more information contact M. V. Richards Baltimore Md B and O Rail Road.
Advertised claim that Electric Bitters provide Eupepsy by improving digestion and curing dyspepsia. Promotes use for liver stomach and kidney issues. Sold by D. M. Hawthorne, druggist, at 50 cents and one dollar per bottle.
Wool trading remains steady at seaboard markets with prices firm and upward potential as supplies tighten. Montana reports record clip quality. London buying remains active and European stock markets show strength, while Boston sees fair volume and price increases. Ohio Michigan fleece sales are light due to low arrivals. Texas and California move well. carpet wools dull. Boston weekly sales total 2,965,600 pounds versus 8,227,000 a year ago. Philadelphia wool trade quiet as manufacturers resist higher prices. movement limited to small urgent lots amid rising staple costs.
An 1889 page features Hall's Catarrh Cure ad offering a one hundred dollar reward for curing catarrh, testimonials, and 75 cent price, plus endorsements from local druggists. It also notes B&O railway excursion sales to Nashville for National Educational Association meetings with return by Sept 10, 1889. Additional items praise Ayer's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier and Pennsylvania Lines excursion details. A border advert promotes a universal salve for skin ailments priced 25 cents with guaranteed refund.
A damaged ad text claims a woman near death from consumption recovered after using Dr. King's New Discovery. It touts rapid weight gain from under 70 to 140 pounds, offers free trial bottles at D. M. Hawthorne's Drugstore, and urges sending for fuller particulars via W. H. Cole, Druggist.
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