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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1890
Page
2
The snippet lists J P Mahaffey with Mahaffey and Ogier and T W Ogier as business manager and editor central to the Cambridge Ohio office at Main Street East Court Square. It notes post office entry as second class mail matter.
On July 24 1890 reports reveal a new bank to be established in Birmingham Alabama with $50 000 capital stock. Every founder is a colored man and the venture aims to showcase African American enterprise and business capacity in the South.
Congress resolves a dozen or more contested election cases in favor of Republicans, with possibly one exception. The current Congress shows no longer a close marginal Republican majority amid absenteeism concerns.
The Farmers movement in the West and South shows determination by placing election tickets in the field. The effort could strengthen the cause if partly successful, but farmers as a group may grow discouraged and revert to old channels if elections go against them.
The Kingdom of Belgium will celebrate the 60th anniversary of its independence this month. The nation, though small in size, is noted for its intellectual attainment and is seen as among Europe’s leading countries in progress and education.
Democrats show sanguine hopes in Ohio this fall with reasonable grounds for success. Republicans, using persuassive eloquence, urge a canny effort to get together. Outcome hinges on whether Ohio remains in the Republican column.
The scene in Salvadoran politics turns violent as an aspiring ruler's plans spark discontent. A mob soldiery forms amid turmoil, threatening to transform the nation into chaos as alarm spreads over a looming upheaval.
Surface indicators suggested little interest in the Republican State Convention but Foraker surprised by praising Republican leaders and urging party peace. He directed much of his rhetoric at Democrats, drawing enthusiastic responses, signaling his return to prominence as he abandons bossism for pragmatic tactics.
Prohibitionists place a municipal ticket in New York City under a new law that makes the city bear printing and circulation costs. They have historically polled 800 to 1,200 votes and, despite discouragements, press on with four tickets per voter. the party compares to Democrats as a durable political force with 236,640 city voters two years ago.
A New York Times cable reports widespread crop damage across Europe from persistent cold and rains. England faces a poor wheat crop, Northern Germany shows ruined grain, Indian yields fall by 200000 tons, and Russia's prospects weaken as prices rise, feeding U S farmer optimism.
The piece notes warm weather increasing absenteeism in Congress with 120 to 150 members away from the House recently while still drawing salaries. It contrasts with wages in other jobs and suggests public officials might benefit from the same rule.
Circulated reports claim Spain seeks to sell Cuba to the United States and provoke annexation. The piece notes the difficulty of absorbing Cuban customs and the long-term burden of a growing Spanish population, doubting whether wealth gained would repay the effort.
The piece notes Frank McCullough may join the State ticket for Board of Public Works with W M Hahn as campaign chairman. It praises commercial travelers as an intelligent and persuasive group, claiming their reach and speaking power make them ideal electioneers in every hamlet.
Friday lists John M. Amos on streets. T. J. Miller and J. P. McMillen in Cambridge Thursday. Miss Garvin of Cambridge visiting Prohibition friends in town. Andrew K. Gibson and wife calling on friends here Wednesday. Mrs. C. F. Rhodes ill several days but improving. A fair panorama audience Thursday evening. Frank Davis sick at John Bays past week but now home. Mr. Thomas Wallace taken ill Sabbath night and in critical condition. Bumgardner family spent hours en route to Plainfield. McClaughrey adopts cash system after July 12. Harkness Gibson, from Uhrichsville, here Monday with finger amputated. Council urges pavement completion at curb points. Martin's Ferry boys camping on Mrs Frame's place go home Saturday to start work Monday.
Butter six cents and eggs twelve cents frame a busy North Salem update. Local people attend conventions, repairs on bridges, and stage haulers from Birmingham move goods for fifty cents a hundred. A child injured on a threshing machine, a wife accused of stealing goods, and threats against the constable highlight a period of unsettled news.
Andrew Johnston made a business trip to Cambridge last Saturday. James L. Matson visited Barnesville over Sabbath, returning Monday. Mrs. Dr. Hawes was called to Cambridge by the illness of her father Jesse Wall. Miss Mary Cosgrove is convalescing. Frank Shively spent Sabbath near Harmony with the Deeren family. The mail carrier question unsettles residents as D. T. Stanley resigns to take a Birmingham to Newcomerstown route. He leaves many warm friends behind.
Frank Allen of Senecaville visited Sunday as several county normals bring teachers to town. Miss Grace McConnell returns from Denver to her hometown. George Linn of Clairsville visits friends and relatives. Edward Spence of Senecaville and family were guests of Mrs. Deveny. Mrs. Brice Barthalow died Wednesday after months of illness at 51, leaving a husband and six children. Funeral by Rev. J. B. Kahn at Chapel cemetery Thu noon. Community and MBE church lose a kind neighbor and member.
The Cleveland and Marietta Railway offers excursion tickets to Cleveland on August 2 3 and 4 at very low rates in celebration of German Day on August 4. For details contact any C M Railway agent.
West Cambridge is booming this summer with new buildings planned and the Long addition street talk. Businesses and residents report strong grocer trade, a limestone quarry opens south of town, and Paul Sherrard launches a meat market in the Pacific Hotel basement.
The text extols Electric Bitters as a powerful alterative and tonic capable of curing long standing illnesses. It claims kidney liver and stomach diseases find relief through its use and promotes purchases at D. M. Hawthorne's drugstore with prices 50 cents and 1 dollar per bottle.
I S Linkhorn returned from Kansas last Saturday. A daughter was born July 21 1890 to Dr and Mrs Ringer. Prof Bliss select school opened with 66 pupils. EE Slay spent a few days here while working at Canal Dover. Many probationers joined M E church. Rev McBroom spoke at Advent church. Trades Carnival at Burt's hall drew crowd and netted 28 dollars. Harry Todd of Kansas visited before planning a world tour. A dry township election favored prohibition. A dog scare at Seals home prompted neighbors to defend the household after a prowler scare.
Wool market remains largely unchanged with few large trades in Boston. Demand is weak, kept by few buyers, while pulled wools sell better than fleeces. Carpet wools show little business though carpet yarn buyers are more confident and prices edging up. London sales offer fair quality, with Cape of Good Hope and Natal varieties in strong demand. The piece also notes dangers of harsh purgatives, praising Ayer's Pills for gentle family use.
A torn postal card found in the Cincinnati post office is written by a child identified as Dora. The note asks for return to mother in heaven and mentions longing, an injury to the arm, and a hope to be with Mrs. Clarke who is kind but not like the mother.
The Burlington's Number One daily vestibule express leaves Chicago at 1:00 p.m. and arrives in Denver at 6:30 p.m. the next day, faster than any other line. Direct connections from Peoria. Additional express trains from Chicago, St. Louis and Peoria reach St. Paul, Minneapolis, Council Bluffs, Omaha, Denver, and other western and southern points.
The Ohio State Journal argues that pure air depends on trees and flowers near homes. It condemns ignorant builders and florists praise, noting plants absorb dangerous gases, reduce heat, and beautify surroundings for healthier urban living.
An ad from 17 F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio claims deafness results from inflamed Eustachian tube mucous lining and cannot be cured by local applications. It offers $100 for any case of catarrh deafness cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure and urges sending for circulars.
The Rev Dr Parkhurst at Madison Square Presbyterian urged that love of country can be as central to faith as love of God and that voting is a Christian duty. He contrasted patriotism with internationalism and noted the audacity of placing political duty on the same plane as communion.
A patient with crushed ankles and leg sores from a railroad accident in 1876 describes ten years bedridden until Swift's Specific (8 8 8) cured sores and pain. He praises the tonic as a blood purifier and notes no relapse in two years. The Kansas City Times also profiles J. C. Page, the oldest traveling salesman, who began in 1852 and built a shoe business empire.
The planing mill of G. W. Woodruff at Pt Pleasant reports steady patronage as customers praise the quality of work and satisfaction with the results.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Co announces round trip excursion fares for events at Mountain Lake Park Ma Bellaire Ohio and Columbus Ohio. Tickets for Mountain Lake Park valid through August 7 with return by August 15. Bellaire fans get August 22 and 28 with return by August 25. Columbus Turn-Fest July 6-8 offers July 26 and 27 departures with return by July 30. All fares are one fare for the round trip from Ohio Division points.
Through line of vestibuled Pullman sleeping cars starts June 15 1890 linking Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Helena Spokane Tacoma Seattle and Portland with fast service to Puget Sound and California. Westbound 5:30 p m from Chicago via connections. includes dining car service and special Yellow Stone Park cars for summer travel to Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel. Tickets and schedules available at Chicago offices and Union Station.
Rev F M Shrout of Blue Mound Kan says Dr King’s New Discovery saved his life and gained 26 pounds after tuberculosis. Arthur Love commends the remedy after trials and urges friends to try it. Free trials at DM Hawthorne’s drug store with 50 cent and one dollar sizes offered.
The Pennsylvania Lines offer reduced round trip tickets for the National Encampment in Boston from August 12 to 15. Tickets valid August 9 and 10 via New York routes or via New York steamer through Long Island Sound. Return by August 20 or extended to September 20. Also a note on a health ad for Ayer’s Sarsaparilla.
G A R announces a special Pullman vestibule train from Toledo to Boston on August 9 1890 with through Erie New York and New England routing. Return options include stops at New London New York City Niagara Falls and Chautauqua Lake. Tickets from Toledo $1.75 for full round trip. sleeping berths and drawing rooms offered. apply to Col Jones M Hall W&LE Toledo with $5 deposit.
An 1889 advertisement proclaims Bucklen’s Arnica Salve the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains and corns with a money back guarantee. Sold by D M Hawthorne with price 25 cents per box. Dee 5 89.
Drunkenness liquor habit can be treated without the drinker’s knowledge. The ad claims a speedy permanent cure for moderate drinkers or alcoholics via the Golden Specific in coffee or tea. Thousands cured, no harmful effects, cures guaranteed. Send for circular from Golden Specific Co. Cincinnati.
The department lists many new goods including plain, stripes, plaids and French combination suits with rich effects. Wash dress goods are in active demand with Ginghams in new styles and colorings at 10 12 15 cents per yard. The carpet room is filled with new and choice styles.
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