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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1887
Page
2
Market reports from the market centers, especially the west, note heavy cattle arrivals that push prices down rapidly. The quote cites sagging values across major fat cattle regions and widespread enthusiasm for cheaper stock.
The item notes a full report of Democratic State Convention proceedings will run on the first page and that the Republican Convention is in session at Toledo this week, with a report to follow in the next issue.
A severe and widespread blow has la raged across much of Michigan over the past week. The season brings both grounds for complaint and moments of delight as the elements combine to shape human experience.
Robert Garrett declares to the press that the proposed B. & O. purchase will not proceed because the synificate planning to buy a large block of B. & O. stock failed to assemble in time.
The press nationwide notes a strong stance from the Cleveland convention last week. Observers sense a display of wisdom shaping the political moment.
A heat wave last week ended as powerful storms hit the Ohio Valley with thunder lightning hail and heavy rain. The weather brought widespread damage and destruction across affected areas.
Reports from trade centers are more encouraging than last week and show U.S. business fairly good with signs of further improvement. The stay of sentence for Jacob Sharp, the New York bribe giver, lingers in the courts, raising the possibility he may end his days in jail rather than the penitentiary.
Nearly three million dollars worth of dry goods arrived in New York last week indicating merchants nationwide are stocking up for a bountiful fall.
Richard K. Fox aims to arrange a Kilrain versus Jem Smith world championship fight in Spain within four months with a purse of five thousand dollars per side.
The article notes a lengthy list of personal crisis reports during the heat wave. It suggests heat affects judgment and warns against impulsive actions by comparing actions to jumping from the frying pan into the fire.
The drive to secure Hon. John Sherman’s endorsement at the Toledo convention sparks conflict within the Republican ranks. Critics say the move harms Republican welfare regardless of the stance taken.
An eminent physician writes that after thirty years of hay fever he found relief using a hypodermic injection twice daily of one twentieth of a grain morphine and one two hundredth of a grain atropia.
The Herald notes John Gallup as a candidate for County Commissioner. He is a building professional, a steadfast Republican, and a courteous gentleman among the working class.
The labor problem is the great question of the day with no correct solution yet. Many attempt solutions but fail to satisfy. Everyone believes they have it, yet satisfaction escapes them. It will probably stay this way for some time.
Hibbs, well and favorably known in Guernsey County, seeks the Probate Judge seat. He has rendered effective party service and asks for the favor of voters.
The Cincinnati Telegram reports a striking snake story: a reptile found on the Fourth of July curled into a circle and mimicked Yankee Doodle on its own tail. Elsewhere N H Barber announces candidacy for Probate Judge, noting his long legal career and local popularity.
A press dispatch notes society circles in Washington welcome the loss of Congressman James E. Campbell as the Democratic gubernatorial nominee prospect weakens. It mentions Mrs Campbell and the Campbells on Connecticut Avenue near the Russian legation as highly regarded, suggesting their departure would be unwelcome if Ohio Democrats win.
The announcement column notes David D. Taylor formally seeks the nomination for Representative. Taylor, in the full vigor of manhood, offers decades of newspaper experience and a commitment to advocate for the masses if elected.
A historical view shows Ohio oat output rising from 1.49 million bushels in 1839 to 25.52 million in 1879. Over thirty years total output reached about 631 million, with an average yield near 20.824 million per year and 25.79 bushels per acre. The peak yield occurred in 1871 at 32.69 bushels per acre.
The Zanesville Courier reports a brutal murder near Renrock. William George, 23, a farm hand, killed James Scott, 60, with an axe after an argument tied to a horse and a daughter's folk. George was jailed by Justice Atchison after Scott's body was found.
The West Side in Guernsey county grows with new houses on Long and Grant streets nearing completion. The author notes a high board walk needing repairs and calls for better street repairs. Crime and theft reports, school construction, and proposals to direct youth to school are included amid discussions of taxes and development.
Miss Alice Walters from Uhrichsville visits Mrs Mary Clark and family here with Rev Garrett preaching at the MF church last Sabbath. G W Walters closes a three month term of school at Independence Friday. Bonnell, former county teacher, now to county supervision reports final exams and winter teaching plans. The community attends a festival, a sale, and a night entertainments with declamations and essays, while salaries and school grades are noted.
The medical profession prescribes this scientifically prepared emulsion for consumptive and emaciated patients. It is valued for two key active ingredients and is not a secret remedy. Do not take any other preparation.
Saturday and Sabbath events include Dean Dutton and JL Cosby visiting GW Philips and Cambridge. multiple word of mouth visits by Misses Gibson, Britton, Maud Miller and Anna Dutton. Local religious services feature Rev J W Martin and Rev Naphthale Luecock. A family quarrel between Beeks and Hill ends in a fight and possible legal action.
A three day programme from August 9 to 11 outlines devotional meetings lectures and music at Buffalo Presbyterian Church Cumberland Ohio. Rev T T Titus W A Pittenger and Rev W Peregoy lead sessions with numerous pastors teachers and delegates expected from area churches and schools to discuss Sabbath school work temperance and missionary activity.
General Manager L. J. Cutter of the C W and N Y outlines railroad arrangements and excursion rates for convention attendees. Connections at C M Junction near Pt Pleasant with Cumberland trains at 5 52 and 6 25 p m rail time, plus morning options on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Regular B and C trains from Morgan Junction at 10 30 a m and 4 p m with Narrow Gauge schedules east and west. One and one third fare round trip on all roads. If twenty or more attendees, C W and N Y will run a special train to Morgan Junction after evening exercises. By Order of the Committee, David D. Taylor, President.
EB Grant and Peter Curran traveled through Cleveland and Deni son on business and visits. Miss Lillie Grim and Mollie Orr visit Washington this week. The M E Sunday school plans a missionary concert next Sunday night. A temperance ice cream festival at Burt's hall drew many attendees. A lodge of the K of P was instituted here Tuesday night with help from nearby lodges. Prof J F Congdon gave a street entertainment selling Golden Seal with 203 bottles in one hour.
Arthur W Wahtz of Nashville Tennessee writes that after a severe oak poison broke out on his body and face he was cured by one bottle of S S 58 described as a blood purifier and poison oak remedy. He cites a friend's similar cure and sends the testimonial.
Eli Mitchell of Corinth Mississippi, a retirement era leader, endorses 5.8.8. medicine from Swift Specific Co of Atlanta. He claims twenty years of rheumatism in his arms and shoulders vanished after a course of eight or more bottles, with a dated testimonial from February 17, 1887.
Last week in Zanesville a surge in demand exhausted lemon supplies and sent box prices rising from 3 to 8 dollars in a single day.
The advertisement claims Green's August Flower can restore health and ease ailments caused by dyspepsia and liver issues. It asserts three doses prove its effect and offers sample bottles for ten cents, urging readers to try the remedy.
The Teachers Institute for Tuscarawas county opens in New Philadelphia on August 1 with Harrison county joining in Cadiz on August 22. The programs focus on modern teaching methods and classroom practices for area educators.
A Columbus resident reports chronic kidney trouble for four years and credits the Radical Remedy from Robinett Medicine Co with substantial relief after using two bottles. He states belief in a permanent cure and notes it is sold at D M Hawthorne's drug store in Cambridge Ohio.
The Republicans of Noble county have nominated the following ticket: Representative C. L. Weems, Probate Judge D. L. Morrison, Auditor W. L. Lanam, Treasurer J. F. Rannels, Sheriff H. J. Cleveland, Prosecuting Attorney Chas. A. Leland, Recorder H. M. Roach, Commissioner John Gerby, Infirmary Director R. Iams, Surveyor C. S. McWilliams, Coroner Dr. G. E. Bugher.
A health notice advises brace up without stimulants and promotes Electric Bitters as a purifying, liver and kidney restoring alternative. It claims the medicine strengthens the body and restores vitality, selling for 50 cents at C L Wall & Co's drug store. A separate line notes thieves raiding eastern Ohio with many burglaries recently.
A colonial era advertisement promises the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or refund and prices at 25 cents per box sold by C L Wall & Co dated February 18.
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