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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1883
Page
2
Gen Tom Thumb dies suddenly at Middleboro Massachusetts last Sunday. Eighteen capitalists hold over 250 million in government bonds. A 1796 silver half dollar sold in New York for 250 dollars. Postmaster general holds postmasters liable for notifying publishers of subscriber removals.
The English swimmer Captain Webb plans to swim through the whirlpool rapids and the maelstrom below Niagara Falls, a feat no one has survived.
The Michigan Legislature mandates a physiology and hygiene exam focusing on alcohol, stimulants, and narcotics for all teachers. Indictments against pilots Long and Keller for the Tomas and Scioto collision near Steubenville on July 4 are reported for the third time. Cranks form a Paris company with 1500000? in funds to drag the Red Sea and Bitter Lakes to recover Pharaohs’ artifacts. divers will prosecute. Expedition waits in Marseilles, delayed by Red Sea cholera.
An eastern exchange item condemns wartime like gambling in cotton grain and provisions. It cites vast phantom trades and corners, noting Chicago and New York as centers where futures wagering swallows real handling and drains capital, urging public disgust.
Counties without Children’s Homes face difficulty caring for youth. A prior bill drawn by Dr A G Byers and approved by the State Board of Charities mandated sending children to counties with homes. An amendment to keep children separate from paupers passed in Senate and House but was not printed in the volume. Attorney General Hollingsworth says the law stands as enacted. Supreme Court rulings support legislative intent to keep children apart from paupers.
Cadiz and nearby markets report brisk activity with about 250000 pounds changing hands in three days and total purchases near 500000 pounds across Harrison county, Jefferson county, and beyond. Prices mainly 33 to 35 cents per pound for choice wool as farmers hold out for higher offers. The Cadiz area notes many sellers capitulating to buyer offers amid rising demand from New York.
A Farmers' Review summary explains celery can be grown by any gardener with plain steps. Plant strong stocky seedlings after July planting hits, set four by six feet, press earth around roots, and water. Hoeing keeps roots developing while weed-free. To whiten celery, "handle" by burying stalks in earth mid September and October, then bank or trench for bleaching. Light frost ok, hard frost harms. store in trenches or cool cellars to keep at even, cool temps.
All diseases resulting from self abuse such as nervous debility mental anxiety depression of spirits and functional derangements of nervous system cured by German Invig orator. Sold by John Downar advert June 14 8m ee.
Weather forecast notes very heavy rains and sultry conditions in midwest and north from July 19 to 20. Cooler, frosty periods in New York and southward on July 21 and 22, followed by heat and drought in parts of Pennsylvania late July. Late July into August features heat, scattered storms with hail in western areas. cooler Hudson storms late July. overall cooler spell after July 30 with general storms and floods in the West as August begins. Early August may bring heat and severe local storms, with hail in western sections and a foretaste of cooler weather after the 10th including possible snow in mountains.
Alex Walladay works on stone for the new schoolhouse while farmers store hay in good condition. Wheat harvest ends as Dr. Cooper of Detroit preaches at the C P church. Wilbur E Green and Harry Ferguson visit from Columbus staying at Sherman House with Harry visiting grandparents. A week ago David Sclix of Sharon was arraigned for furnishing liquor to an intoxicated person and fined. Dr Spring of Zeno notes a trotting cart accident that injured a horse but not him.
Mrs Jacob Spaid is very ill in Pt Pleasant. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs A Flanagan last Tuesday. Grant Colvig of Barnesville visits relatives here. Mrs Stephen Secrest spent Sabbath with her mother Mrs Cope in Hiramsburg. Seven new members joined the M B K church last Sabbath. Mrs Dr Brown of Newcomerstown is dead, sister of Dr Hill of Senecaville. Wm Spaid’s pocketbook containing several dollars was stolen on a Cambridge train ride. loss reported after arrival home.
Adam Kimball and wife begin housekeeping. Geo B Frasher to teach at North Union school next year. W R Kimball and David Trarding lose valuable horse last week. Rey and Mrs Farris Brown visit William Anderson. Jos Allison returns home for his father’s funeral then goes back to Lancaster. Visitors include Ada Carr, Jennie Mehatey, Minnie Foy, Anna Metoy. Temperance collection at Presbyterian church raises 56.90 with half from pastor and half from congregation. Rey Williams is appointed by the World's Christian Temperance Union of Ohio to organize auxiliaries and will work until the election.
Local notes report the Independence summer term ending Friday. Visitors include Mrs. Mitchell and daughter from Missouri and Miss Ella Spiker of Harrison county visiting relatives. Reverend Whitaker to preach at Armstrong’s schoolhouse Sunday at six o’clock PM. families and moves noted. Buckeye mower purchases by Simeon Bonnell William Calvert and John Warne. Todd Bros. plan to move their saw mill to George Scott’s log yard next week. Center and Clio string bands performed at Town Hall last Saturday. Duncan Bonnell’s valuable colt broke its neck while tied to a tree during mowing.
Wheat harvest concluded for local farmers. John C Fleming builds Thonse on his new purchase. Miss Lillie and Mattie Brown enjoy Wellsburg trips. Mrs Killburn and Mary Wiley visit Wheeling. John Martin sustains a cut, but soon resumes work. Samuel Chapman returns to Coshocton county. Miss Nannie Swan's school closes with a teachers treat and sales night. Visitors include Miss Wagestall and daughter, Geo Davison family, and Miss Kilie B Kelly as guests of local residents.
A St Paul Pioneer Press advertising manager discusses desk work’s toll and credits Parker's Ginger Tonic with easing attacks. The product will be rebranded Parker Tonic with no change to the formula, and remaining Walker's Ginger Tone labeled bottles carry the genuine medicine if the signature matches.
The advertisement urges readers to cleanse humors and tone the system for seasonal illness. Dr David Kennedy offers his Favorite Remedy to prevent bilious fever and related ailments, with orders to write to Rondont, New York if unavailable locally. Price is $1.00.
Carron Mass April 27 1882 Peter Lawler has lived in this town seventeen years and worked here fifteen. He is described as a good respected citizen though haunted by a chronic illness. The notice claims a remarkable medical case is published elsewhere and will aid thousands of readers.
Miss Martha Neel returns to relatives in Noble County alongside visitors from Columnas Quaker City and Salem. The bridge at the Baptist church near Clear Fork is finished and Samuel Thomas Brady is the contractor. Harvests progress with wheat oats corn and hay looking good as farmers report wool price discussions.
Wangarian coal diggers have arrived and begun work in Byesville. Master Rolly Campbell fell from an apple tree last Monday and broke his arm above the elbow. G. V. Gildea and planing mill men will spend part of the summer near Gibson's Station. Mr. Ferryman, once a county resident, was brought home Saturday night with a badly mashed leg from an iron furnace accident.
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