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Newspaper

Cambridge Herald

Location

Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1887

Page

2

Democratic nomination notes and New York immigration figures

The report mentions W. Boden, Clark Rose, and Mr. Turkle in connection with the Democratic nomination for Representative. Immigration to New York shows 148 707 in the first half of 1886 and 212 055 in the first half of 1887, with 300 018 landed at Castle Garden for 1886. A Pike County man named Van Gordon died hours after a bee sting. New York’s colleges rose from about twenty with 2 000 students to over forty with nearly 11 000 students in twenty five years.

W. ©. Boden Clark Rose Millwood Township Mr. Turkle Fairview New York Pennsylvania Pike County State van Gordon

Ohio debates revival of greenback idea

The text notes signs of returning support for the greenback concept in Ohio. It mentions visible respiration of the idea and its influence in political circles, but cautions that it will need careful nurturing to regain strength.

Ohio

County Democratic Committee to meet in Cambridge

The Democratic Central Committee of this county is called to meet at the Jeffersonian office in Cambridge next Saturday the 16th to select delegates to the State Convention and fix a time for the county convention.

Democratic Central Committee Jeffersonian Cambridge

Blaine Tours Sceland as Reporters Struggle for News

Hon James G Blaine travels in Sceland with a guarded tongue as reporters trailing him find little of note to report. The Maine statesman keeps quiet about his itinerary and remarks.

James G. Blaine Sceland Maine

Desperate Poet Warns Of Contaminated Summer Treats

In a biting remark the Commercial Gazette columnist laments microbes in drinkable water tyrotoxicon in ice cream malaria in watermelons Brights disease in beer and paralysis in iced tea asking where the thirsty soul may refresh itself in summer time.

Commercial Gazette Bright

President Cleveland Declines St Louis Visit

President Cleveland reverses his earlier acceptance to attend Grand Encampment, G. A. R., and will not go to avoid embarrassment due to unfriendly sentiments shown by some members toward him.

Cleveland St. Louis

Political wagers hint at Thurman governorship clash

The writer muses on a potential Democratic Thurman nomination for governor and the risk it would push Republicans to push Sherman for the same post. The tone suggests a volatile contest ahead with heated public interest and sharp rivalries.

Democratic State Convention Set for Cleveland July 20 21

Delegates from the 17th Congressional District are to meet at Hollenden Hotel Parlor A on July 20 evening to name a vice president and a member for each committee. Many locals plan to visit the Forest City, and railroads offer one fare for round trip.

Music Hall Cleveland Ohio 17Th Congressional District Hollenden Hotel Forest City

Muskingum Democrats Nominate Local Ticket at Zanesville

The Muskingum County Democratic Convention in Zanesville nominated a full local slate: Representatives D J Gaumer and J C McGregor, Probate Judge A J Sheppard, Prosecuting Attorney S M Winn, Treasurer D G Willey, Commissioner David Mandschy, Infirmary Director F B Turley, and Coroner G W Griffee. Delegates to the State convention will be uninstructed, but support for Hon A G Whurman for Governor is strongly hinted.

Muskingum Zanesville D.j.gaumer J. C. McGregor A. J. Sheppard S. M. Winn D. G. Willey David Mandschy F. B. Turley G. W. Griffee A.G. Whurman

Democrats Name Delegates in Cambridge and Oxford Townships

Democrats in Cambridge township held a Saturday primary to select delegates for the Senatorial convention in Newcomerstown. C F RB Satcher chaired with William Lawrence Jr as secretary. Delegates named include M Turner R T Scott W S Heade and G P B Sarchet with alternates I N Whissel T W Ogier J M Amos and Johny Scott. In Oxford township delegates were William Borton and J B Sarkle with alternates O V Wells and A B Marquis. A Starr delegate is reported in Seneca township Noble county.

Cambridge Township Newcomerstown C.F RB. Satcher William Lawrence, Jr M. Turner R. T. Scott W. S. Heade G. P. B. Sarchet I. N. Whissel T. W. Ogier J. M. Amos Johny Scott

Harrison Republicans Nominate Ticket For County Offices

The Harrison Republicans held a July 4 convention and nominated a full slate including Pro bate Judge Amon Lemmon of Freeport for prosecutor J. N. Lantz of Moorefield for representative Geo A. Crew of Greene for treasurer A Moore of Franklin for clerk M J McCoy of Athens for sheriff Albert Quigley of Cadiz for commissioner R Moore of Freeport for infirmary director J N Adams of Nottingham for prosecutor W G Shotwell of Cadiz. The party endorsed John Sherman for president J B Foraker for governor and L Poorman for auditor of state, with delegates instructed for the latter at the county level.

Harrison Amon Lemmon Freeport J. N. Lantz Moorefield Geo. A. Crew Greene A. Moore Franklin M. J. McCoy Athens Albert Quigley Cadiz R. Moore J.N. Adams Nottingham W. G. Shotwell John Sherman J. B. Foraker L. Poorman

Californians Push New Party Modeled on Know Nothing Past

A group in California plans a new party echoing the Know Nothing era. Its platform calls for repealing naturalization laws, tightening immigration, banning alien land ownership, church-state separation, school non interference by churches, and compulsory voting. One positive note is opposition to pauper immigration, but the overall program is seen as too extreme to gain wide support.

Anderson Seen Favored Candidate for Attorney General

The candidacy of PT IL Anderson Esq for Attorney General draws general favor and strong support from many, especially where known. If convention actions favor him he could secure the nomination though he faces capable opponents in the race. His GOP service, legal skill, and courteous manner bolster his bid and broad appeal in eastern Ohio.

PT. IL. Anderson Anderson Republican Party Astern Ohio

Republican County Convention Call for Cambridge Delegates

The call announces the Republican County Convention to be held in Cambridge on September 5. Delegates will be elected the Saturday beforehand, with one delegate for every 25 votes cast for Gen J S Robinson for Secretary of State in 1886 in each township and precinct. The convention will nominate candidates for Representative, Probate Judge, Clerk of Courts, Prosecuting Attorney, Coroner, Commissioner, and Infirmary Director.

Cambridge J. S. Robinson

Revolution in the Sandwich Islands Overthrows Government

The Revolution in the Sandwich Islands has begun with a new ministry formed after forcing the old cabinet to resign and imprisoning its members. King Kalakaua remains on the throne but without real power as widespread excitement grows and further actions are feared.

Sandwich Islands Kalakaua

Quaker City Notes and Local Visits Highlight Week

Miss Minnie Bates from Bellaire visits Rev Taylor. Miss Vernie Boyd visits Barnesville friends. Miss Abbie Hyes returns from Columbus. Miss Cora Lepage of Newark visits Anna Rabe. Frank Stout of Cambridge makes calls. Wm Boyd family visit Dr B F Coen in Antrim. A J Clark of Cambridge in town for horse interests. Window Glass Co. directors election set for Tuesday. Fernando Moore visits Marietta College. John S Moore hosts. Messrs Scott and Garber of the normal school expected to start work. Wim Dillon, mail carrier, awarded four year contract. Derrick for well No 3 newly erected. drilling to resume. Gas found in last well at depth. potential light supply for town. Local press unaware of Quaker City gas find. Art Exhibition at Miss Laura Hartley home showcases 86 pieces with many named students and works. The event draws about 100 visitors and honors Miss Hartley’s artistic influence.

Minnie Bates Bellaire A J Clark Cambridge The Window Glass Co Fernando Moore Marietta College John S Moore Messrs Scott and Garber Normal School Wim Dillon Quaker City Summerfield Herano Cincinnati Pittsburg Laura Hartley Annie Hattie Webster Dora Hartley Miss Hartley

Local Notes From Senecaville And Area

Miss Minnie Blackburn of Cambridge visited Senecaville last week. GA R Post and band earned about 85 in receipts on the 4th. Misses Alice and Clara Dilley visited sister Mrs Chas Dilley in Alliance. Cora Lepage returned from visits to Newark Cambridge and Quaker City. Will Dilley with sisters Daisy and Bessie of Zanesville visited grandfather BE Dilley. Concord quarterly meeting services were held last weekend with many from town attending. A child of George Hall died Friday after a sudden illness and was interred in Hartford cemetery. Visitors include Miss Anna Wilson of Quaker City Miss Clem Springer of Mt Ephraim Mr and Mrs Wm Bryan of Zanesville. G A R plans a three day reunion late in September with old flags on hand. Watch for dates bills and posters next week. Mrs Wm Chandler died Saturday evening of consumption Her family lived here until moving to St Mary's four years ago She was a member of the M E church and well respected The family have the sympathies of the community.

Senecaville Minnie Blackburn Cambridge GA R Alice Clara Dilley Chas Dilley Alliance Cora Lepage Newark Quaker City Will Dilley Daisy Bessie Zanesville BE Dilley Concord George Hall Hartford Anna Wilson Clem Springer Mt Ephriam Wm Bryan Wm Chandler St. Mary’s

Close of Clio School Term Celebrates Miss Dora Martin

Miss Dora Martin closes a successful term at Clio with class exercises and music. Gifts from scholars honor her teaching, as colleagues O B Grimsley, E i Scott, Maggie Leech, and H McCullough attend. Valedictory by Miss Anna Linn recalls lessons from past ages and calls for duty, virtue, and gender equality in education.

Dora Martin Muskingum College Clio Dora O. B. Grimsley E.i Scott Milnersville Maggie Leech Galigher H. McCullough Tyner Anna Linn Joey Egypt Greece Rome

Seed distribution notice from 17th Ohio District

J. D. Taylor and M. C announce receipt of 500 turnip seed papers for district residents who request them by postal card. Distribution will be made to those who apply.

J. D. Taylor M. C 17Th Ohio Dist

Local Farming Hards: Crops Grow, Prices Set

Harmony notes corn thriving and crops improving after several lean years. Butter at 8 cents and eggs 13 cents. Wheat largely in stock. Sickness reported for Wm Cummins and Mrs Sade Lavely. Visitors include B Malone and A C Lake from Winchester. Residents Landon Heskett and Miss Jennie Roller return home. Jackson township sub district No 7 has two favorable commissions but dissolution due to procedural error. a new commission planned for the 19th.

Wm Cummins Sade Lavely Mollie Heskett B Malone Winchester Landon Heskett Quaker City Jennie Roller Cambridge Maggie Walker Canal Dover Jackson Township No.7

Republican State Convention Excursion Rates Announced

Delegates are informed of half fare excursion rates from all Wheeling and Lake Erie Bay to Toledo and return. Tickets go on sale July 26 27 28 and are valid to July 30. The Toledo depot is three blocks from the Convention building, the shortest direct route.

Wheeling & Lake Erie Bay Toledo

Local Notes From The Community

Farmers report a large hay crop and a steady social scene as Viola Dunlap returns from Washington. J Lanning buys a new threshing machine while Geo Grimes visits from Middletown and Cora Miller stays with the Taylor family in North Salem. Birth announced for Wm Stewart at Clio. Allen's church service time altered to 3 PM as J Ford and wife plan California home. Emma Linn and Anna Linn attend Clearfork UP church with Mrs E M Giffen visiting her parents.

Viola Dunlap Washington J Lanning Geo Grimes Middletown Cora Miller North Salem Taylor J M Armstrong Clio Wm Stewart Allen's J Ford Odell California Emma Linn Sugar Tree Anna Linn Clearfork UP Church E M Giffen Allegheny Rey Martin

Local notes and community updates from Winchester area

W G Walters visited friends near Winchester last week. Communion services at the ME church next Sunday at 2 30 PM. Miss Mary Scott returns from Arkansas City Kansas. Misses Kate Bell and Maggie Clark go to Cambridge for normal school. Wool buyers offer 30c and 81c. some holdouts at 35c discouraged. Chas Jones replaces Mr Carnes on the mail route. Mt Hermon UP church ladies plan ice cream and cake festival for the church. Mr Hill of Mantua shoots a stubborn hog after anger.

W G Walters Winchester Mary Scott Arkansas City Kansas Kate Bell Maggie Clark Cambridge Chas Jones Carnes Mt Hermon Hill Mantua

Harvest Moon Across the World by Month and Place

A reader notes that harvest times spread globally as wheat cultivation grows, listing which countries and regions harvest in each month from January to December, reflecting varied climates and farming calendars. The survey highlights Australia to Argentina in January and reaches to Burma in December.

Australia New Zealand East India Upper Egypt Lower Egypt Syria Cyprus Persia Asia Minor India Mexico Cuba Algeria Central Asia China Japan Morocco Texas Florida Turkey Greece Italy Spain Portugal France California Oregon Louisiana Mississippi Alabama Georgia Carolina Tennessee Virginia Kentucky Kansas Utah Colorado Missouri Roumania Bulgaria Austro-Hungary Russia Germany Switzerland England Nebraska Minnesota Wisconsin Iowa Illinois Indiana Michigan Ohio New York New England Upper Canada Belgium Great Britain Holland Denmark Poland Lower Canada Columbia Manitoba Scotland Sweden Norway Peru South Africa Burmah

Well Known Manchester Millwright Recovers From Leg Injury

H F Newell, a millwright from Manchester opposite Richmond, Virginia, writes of a past leg injury four years ago with erysipelas and a recent outbreak. He credits eight bottles of Switec? abroad to complete recovery and asks readers to request the blood and skin disease treatise mailed free from the Swift Specific Co. Atlanta Georgia.

Anillwright Manchester Richmond Virginia S. H. F. Newen Swirt Specific Co Atlanta

Delivered Before the Society for the Prevention of Disease

A brief note records a delivery made to the Society for the Prevention of Disease, detailing the item or service provided and its immediate purpose within an ongoing health initiative.

Society For the Prevention of Disease

Health and progress meet in Guernsey visit

The article urges progress and health through updated methods and knowledge. It notes the importance of understanding laws of life, avoiding obsolete cures, and maintaining cleanliness and physical condition. Dr. H Russell Barner will visit Guernsey County on Tuesday August 22 at Park Hotel Cambridge to offer free examinations.

H. Russell Barner Guernsey County Park Sotel Cambridge Ohio

Onion Beliefs in Health and Epidemics

An 19th century notice touts raw onions as a tonic for nervous debility and a shield against pests and contagion. It claims onions absorb germs and protect households during epidemics, while advising onion eaters to avoid onions to prevent disease spread.

Green's August Flower Promises Cure All Ailments

An advertisement extols Green's August Flower as a cure for dyspepsia liver complaints and numerous health issues claiming three doses prove its effects. It warns against machine oil contact with broken skin citing blood poisoning risks and urges caution around lubricants in manufacturing.

Radical Remedy praise from Rev. Foster for kidney and rheumatism cure

Rev Tros FE Foster of Columbus Ohio writes that after seven years of kidney trouble and four years as an invalid he found relief with Radial Remedy from Robinett Medicine Co and endorses it for rheumatism and kidney issues. He notes prior efforts with Warners Safe Kidney Cure and other medicines were ineffective and says the remedy offers a permanent cure. Available at D M Hawthorne's drugstore Cambridge Ohio.

Columbus, O Robinett Medicine Co West Broad St Warners Tam Tros FE. Foster Wall St Columnus,o D. M. Hawthorne Cambridge Ohio

Japan's early alcohol industry lacks wine and spirits

The report states that no wine beer ale porter or brandy has ever been manufactured in Japan, highlighting a historical absence of these alcoholic beverages in the country.

Japan

Revolutionary salve promises cure all skin eruptions

The advertisement touts a salve described as the best for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and claims piles are cured or money refunded. Priced at 25 cents per box and sold by C L Wall & Co with money-back guarantee. Also promotes laundry and repair services at Kerseys on Mill Street opposite Court Square.

George Stinson & CO Portland, Maine C.L. Wall & Co

Mortgage Deeds and Justice Blanks For Sale

Local office advertises blank mortgage deeds with or without dower and various Justice blanks available for purchase. The notice offers delivery at the office and invites interested parties to inquire for details and pricing.

Scott's Emulsion of Pure Cod Liver Oil

Physicians prescribe Scott's Emulsion for consumptive and emaciated patients. It is offered as a proven preparation of cod liver oil with hypophosphites, not a secret remedy, and recommended by the medical profession.

Scott

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