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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1889
Page
2
Local office notices at Main St East Court Square list the Cambridge post office as a second class mail matter entry under editor T. W. Ogier.
The piece notes white women venturing into Central Africa to live among tribes, citing explorers and missionaries from England and the United States. It recounts Mrs Livingstone and several others who endured long, perilous journeys up rivers like the Zambesi and Shire, with tales of hardship, hunger, and danger.
Eastern capitalists propose a line of American steamers to run between the United States and Europe with a five day crossing. The plan aims to shorten ocean travel time and boost transatlantic commerce and travel.
A newspaper note describes a perplexing illness spreading along the Hudson River called the Harrison grip. The condition causes brief sickness but has not been documented in medical texts, prompting curiosity among readers and doctors alike.
At a New York meeting of window glass manufacturers last week officials announced record season production and a bright outlook for trade in the coming year.
England eyes rival ships and plans a vast expenditure to reconstruct its navy, aiming to preserve a traditional seafaring title as ships sail from other lands. The government signals a major budget push in the naval channel.
New York papers give space to a proposed 1992 World's Fair to celebrate Columbus discovery anniversary. The project, now under discussion, is said to bear a favorable aspect and attract broad interest.
A copy of the indictment charging Boulanger with treason and embezzlement was left at his Paris residence. He must appear for trial on August 10 or his property will be confiscated. The move risks trouble amid the Paris exposition's peak.
Four New Yorkers named Campbell built an airship they hailed as a great production. The ship sailed gracefully to 500 feet before the propulsion detachment failed, leaving the inventor and Prof Hogan of Jackson Michigan unable to steer. The airship disappeared at sea and no trace has been found.
The immigration flow to the United States fell from 239,335 to 173,678 in the first half of the year, as employers face employment difficulties and South American incentives wane, with stricter contract labor enforcement cited as a factor. The trend is welcomed by some workers as a restriction takes effect.
The Kentucky Weather Service notes the official high was 119 degrees at Phenix and Fort McDowell Arizona in June 1883. Unofficial readings reach 128 at Mammoth Lake and 122 at Humboldt California. The coldest official US reading is 69 degrees below zero at Poplar River Montana.
Republicans claim Virginia will swing to their side after a National Committee conference with Mahone and anti-Mahone factions. The report says concessions were made and Mahone’s call for a State Convention stands, but skepticism remains about long term realignment and bitterness in Virginia and elsewhere.
New York papers fear electricity as a method for murderers may fail and trigger a conference of renowned electricians. They debate whether a painless death is possible, with most evidence against the proposition. Law requires private executions and news secrecy, but reporters may seek circulation from western papers. The public awaits the outcome of the experiment.
Farmers busy in the oats harvest and a Mayo dramatic company visiting town. Miss May Sultzer of Flushing visiting at A Wurdum’s. A gas well north of town audible for miles. Normal school opening well attended with Prof Ma harry and Dr H R Ferrell. About three hundred railroad workers to join between our place and Love City next week. PC&O RR paid hands. rail cuts north and south progressing. Wm MCVey of Wew Ouuvura visits old friends. Local Democrats did not hold caucuses last Saturday. Band festival planned for next Saturday evening. Telegraph flagged the death of E M Creighton’s uncle in West Alexander WV at ~95. he attends funeral. Rev Hackley preached at ME church to large crowd. Oil well last week produced big gas shows. company to dig more wells nearby. Fergus Oil Company reports a big oil find in Washington county PA.
North Salem reports good hay weather and a promising potato and oats crop. Several residents travel to Brady Winchester and Bridgeville, with injuries from a horse accident and a blasting cap incident. Pastor Rev J H Holland, who preached 40 years, died after a brief illness.
In Indian Camp, oats and hay harvest continue. Joseph Bell resumes activities after an illness. George Dugan of Washington visited friends here last week. David Martin's mother has been ill for some time. Kimbolton hosts the quarterly meeting next Sabbath week. Mrs Jennie McCreary of Washington DC visits her mother. Miss Sadie Mathers sells the history of the Johnstown flood. Milton Wells' dog had hydrophobia last week and was killed. Mrs Joanna Sawyer visited Hopewell friends last week. Friends of Mrs Jane Thompson surprised her on her birthday.
A wide array of visitors and local movements mark Cumberland life. Laura and Jeanette Bacon visit relatives as FL St Clair travels to Wheeling on business. Mrs Maggie Zoller visits Pittsburgh. Mr Trueman of Bridgeport visits relatives. Dr A Trueman of Barnesville and Prof AR McCulloch spend time with friends. Local developments include a feather renovating machine coming, and J P Mahaffey seen on the streets. Several residents travel to Cambridge and Zanesville for business, while Rev Moreledge preaches and a lecture titled Now and Then is delivered. Picnickers from Senecaville, Hartford, and Pt Pleasant enjoy Perry's Den then a feast at the Globe House.
McCormick bought a new reaper. Calvin visited his parents last Sabbath. Gillespie for a phosphate firm canvassed locally. James Leeper visited Senecaville friends last week. Rain delayed hay and oats harvest. M T Kennedy roofs his house. EP Hill and wife went to Cambridge on business. Isaac Johnson from Hopewell visiting parents. Lem Shatter and Geo Calvin to New Comerstown on business. Geo K Cramblett and wife attended MEchurch at North Salem. McCleary's school show failed as Prof Taylor did not appear. big crowd attended.
Local notes report birth of a son to T K Monroe and wife. J E Neeland lost a milch cow recently. J F Burris and wife visited with friends at Rix Mills. Dr UlaIT traded puggy for a horse, calling the animal a second Maud S. Dr M Hawes traded his organ for a piano with Munson and Son. E D Stone returned home with cousin Miss Bertha Stone of Circleville Ohio. Mrs Hugh McHarter and sons John and Hugh of Philadelphia visited relatives in the area.
Miss E. Mae Scott of Winchester Ohio and Chas Ashfor of Reed City Michigan wed Wednesday evening the 17th by Rev ES Bowers. About twenty guests attended the ceremony at 4 o’clock. The bride wore a cream cassimere and sarah silk outfit while the groom wore a dark Prince Albert suit. A later supper followed and gifts included a wreath and a $20 token from Willie Parkinson of Montana. The couple will reside with the bride’s parents.
Mes Patterson returns from Ada school while Miss Osler of Barnesville visits I M nels. Wool buyers visited this week, hay crop expected to exceed previous township records. Born July 22 Issa Morrison a son to Mr and Mrs Frank Morrison. Mrs White of Hartford visited J M Ratnie's last week. Misses Florence and Belle Archer in Jamestown this week. Mrs Lou Darby of Bellaire to stay with her brother here. Wim Long.
Court reports show multiple sale confirmations with deeds and distributions ordered. Cases include David A. Frame v James Frame et al guardianship with motion for new trial overruled Maggie Nelson v James Kennedy et al sale confirmed and distribution ordered Robt S Britton sale confirmed and distribution ordered John Kennedy v Geo A Gibson et al sale confirmed and distribution ordered James Ralston v Empire Machine Up settled with costs paid.
Price levels remain largely firm on the seaboard while Boston shows strong activity and New York Philadelphia and Chicago markets stay quiet. Manufacturers seek higher end prices, with 10 percent gains uncertain, and raw material purchases likely for summer and autumn.
J A Cospy writes from Benkelman Nebraska in July 1889 describing Dundy County and nearby areas. He notes crops including corn rye oats and vegetables prospering, heavy spring rains and a major storm with lightning and cattle deaths, wind and heat waves, scarce timber and fuel, and a mix of eastern states settlers. He mentions land prices and claims barriers as well as local towns Benkelman and landscapes.
The text warns of dangers from harsh purgatives and presents Ayer's Pills as a mild effective alternative. It emphasizes suitability for household use, contrasting withDrastic remedies and touting safety and efficacy for regular use.
The Steubenville Herald notes a drop in local wool prices with buyers offering 30 cents. It cites weak Eastern markets and uncertain prospects for Western wool growers.
Advertisement touts a single bottle curing indigestion and loss of appetite by boosting assimilative organs with tone and strength. Claims innumerable cures of chronic dyspepsia and compares price to higher valued rivals. Price listed as $1.00.
A Chicago Tribune correspondent identifies 72 men whose combined fortunes equal the national debt, naming figures like John D. Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie, J. P. Morgan, Cornelius Vanderbilt, Henry Flagler, and many others with multi million and billion level sums in a sweeping inventory.
An old advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh with a one hundred dollar reward for undisputed cures. It lists Cheney and Co. Toledo based endorsers West & Truax Walding Kinnan Marvin and the Toledo National Bank. The notice promotes internal use and 75 cent bottles, with testimonials offered free. Also mentions a Sullivan and Kilrain prize fight between local youths at Wilson's Glen ending on a foul with rounds disputed.
A dying woman weighed under seventy pounds until a scrap of wrapping paper led her to Dr King's New Discovery. After using trial bottles she improved to a sturdy 140 pounds. The story urges sending a stamp to W H Cole in Fort Smith for fuller particulars and mentions free trials at D M Hawthorne's Drugstore.
Attractive regions in West Virginia Maryland and the Shenandoah Valley Virginia present strong home farm business opportunities. Farm lands suited to stock raising dairying grain and fruit growing are available at low prices on easy terms. Thriving towns invite merchants mechanics and entrepreneurs with abundant resources and free sites for manufacturers. For information contact M. W. Richards Land and Immigration Agent Baltimore Md. 4t eow.
Promoters claim thousands spend fortunes seeking life’s boon, while Electric Bitters allegedly cure dyspepsia and liver and kidney ailments. The ad guarantees good digestion with persistent use and sells bottles at 50 cents and one dollar through D. M Hawthorne, Druggist.
Uniform Rank K P tickets to Lancaster Ohio and return at the lowest limited fare will be sold for July 30 and 31 with return by August 6 via B and O railroad. Ohio Brigade Uniform Rank K P held its annual meeting in Lancaster from July 31 to August 4. For tickets and info contact B and O agents, Mr FE Slattery of Delhi Louisiana.
A claimed salve cures cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions and piles with money back if not satisfied. Sold by D. M. Hawthorne for 25 cents a box.
Cambridge Ohio July 2 1889 list of letters remaining uncalled for at the post office. Persons calling for them must say they are advertised. Names include Edward Abbott Mrs C N Coopar Thos Davis Mrs James Evans Mrs Isabel Findley Ganis Harris Clark Spencer Albert Todd George Turner John A Wise. W H McIlvar P M
A seller advertises thirty one building lots south of the creek and others in town with prices from 100 to 2000 dollars. Reading lists show lands for sale and exchange across Guernsey Harrison Pike Morrow Licking and Hocking counties Ohio with timber land in Kentucky and farms in Kansas.
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