Cambridge Editor Burial Notice
The notice identifies T. W. Ogier as editor and notes interment at the Cambridge post office as second class mail matter.
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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1890
Page
2
The notice identifies T. W. Ogier as editor and notes interment at the Cambridge post office as second class mail matter.
The Republican party announces the campaign kickoff in Urbana on August 15 with Secretary of State Ryan delivering the keynote address.
The Democratic Congressional Convention in Greenville Ohio adjourned after six hundred ballots without a nomination and will reconvene at Piqua on September 3. Judge Ezra B Taylor of Ohio reportedly spent five dollars on his last congressional nomination, a remark that drew surprise among Congressmen. The article notes turmoil in Central American affairs with war erupting among Salvador Guatemala and other nations, suggesting potential wider involvement.
The threatened boycott of Northern business by the South if the election bill passes is seen as self-defeating, likely to draw more attention and generate unexpected sentiment against the measure in both sections. Opposition even within Republicans could hinder or modify the bill.
Spirited political times unfold in the South as the Farmers Alliance shows strength in Georgia the Carolinas and Tennessee. Reports suggest farmers may gain momentum while Republicans assist and Democrats grow wary of possible outcomes.
A European discussion on abolishing wars surfaces in newspapers. Statesmen show mixed opinions, but arbitration appears to gain sentiment for settling disputes. Wars will occur as rumors persist, though past bloody conflicts are unlikely as intelligence and intolerance shift attitudes.
Marcus Mayer bet Australian manager J C Williamson about a San Francisco to Paris run in fifteen days with about 17000 dollars at stake. Mayer reached London on July 24 despite delays and a longer southern Atlantic route, and was to be treated to twenty four premier dinners in London and Paris. He departed San Francisco on July 9.
The forthcoming Odd Fellows demonstration in Chicago at the grand Cantonment of the Patriarchs Militant begins August 3 and runs through the week. An estimated twelve to fifteen thousand Patriarchs Militant will march in the parade with prize drills totaling 25000. Odd Fellowship is praised as the strongest secret society by membership and wealth, with 1400000 members worldwide and 6 million dollars yearly revenue in the United States and Canada.
The article notes a shift toward urbanization and stronger farm prices in 1890, predicting farms will shrink in area while output doubles. It urges farmers to target home markets and diversify beyond wheat corn and oats to capitalize on growing demand.
The passage notes that European cable reports are unreliable, comparing them to political campaign alleged interviews where what is printed one day is denied the next.
News from the Argentine Republic reports days of revolution with widespread unrest and clashes among citizens police and soldiers. The conflict has caused many casualties while divisions among the military forewarn possible civil war as London Peace Conference debates preventive measures and arbitration.
A Commercial Gazette analysis argues French Canadians oppose annexation to the United States. It cites Ultramontane Catholic influence in Quebec, church control of local government, and use of British treaties to restrain British power. It notes Catholic privileges, rising debt, and predicts annexation unlikely this year.
A minstrel troupe will show in the hall Friday evening. A Hixon of Philadelphia was visiting friends here this week. Rev Gee gave a town hall show to a fair audience Friday evening. Prof Maharry of New Concord was here this week shaking hands with friends. James Rosemond and wife of Hendrysburg were visiting here at the start of the week. The grapes, once expected large, are rotting and will be a failure. Wm McVey was in town last Saturday and friends greeted him. A Skinner, village marshal, resigned and will move to Baltimore for the summer. John Carlisle, east of town, received a fine Collie from San Francisco. Population of Washington 540, down 60 since 1480. Wills township 1,696, down 159. More voters in the township than in 1580. Presbyterian officers elected: Elders KM Nelson, John A Thompson, Wm Black. Deacons Daniel Thompson, San Eagleson, H M Beymer, A P Frame. Communion held Sunday. Rev McCracken aided by Rev Ledge of Cumberland. six received on certificates.
Physicians recommend Ayer’s Cathartic Pills for bowel and secretory system health. They are described as free from calomel and other drugs and composed of purely vegetable ingredients. The pills are praised for thorough action and strengthening effects.
The report notes harvest progress and local improvement efforts as fall approaches. Several residents are mentioned visiting relatives or hosting guests including Miss Mary Cosgrove Miss Mary Leadman of Columbus and Mrs. J B Atkins. Attendees at events include Misses Sabila J Dollison Emma Burris Minnie Hawes and Will A Dollison. Also mentioned are Rev Moreledge of Cumberland to preach and visits by Elmer E Miller and Will E Lawson staying with relatives.
G W Woodruff of this place is building a veranda for A R Dean of Summerfield. Geo Woodruff received a car load of fine poplar lumber from Parkersburg W Va last week. Harry Stewart A I Secrest and Himore Slipsley of this place attend Normal school at Byesville. J K Barnes near Barnesville shipped a car load of cattle from this place last Saturday to East Liberty. Visitors Waa Spring at his sister Mra Jos Secrest Mrs John Crow of Glenwood at her daughter's Mrs O Young.
The planing mill of G. W. Woodruff at Pt. Pleasant reports strong patronage as customers express satisfaction with the work delivered.
W B White runs a thresher for Mr Powell and residents install new sidewalks. Miss Jennie Miller of Cambridge visits. John Stiles ships stock. FE K Davidson visits from Newcomerstown. Notable: 40 sheep killed by dogs. Kilmer Kennedy and wife with Kennedy family. Emma McCartney visits Kimbolton friends. Miss Jennie Bartilson to teach in Washington Pa. Various trips, repairs, and social events noted. ice cream social planned at Kimbolton U P church with music and refreshments Friday evening.
Local prices list eggs butter bacon and pickled pork. The blackberry and potato crops forecast smaller and lighter due to weather. S. A. McKim suffers diphtheria after returning home. James McKim gets pension backdated to 1889. Miss Luin and Miss Mary McKim visit from Cambridge. George Stoffer and a Miss Moore wed near Wesley Chapel. Lemuel McCune freed on bond and reads the Bible. Guernsey Circuit schedules meetings at Linton Mills August 7 and 17. Jesse Kemp, once of this county now in Fulton Arkansas, dies at 79. pensioner to receive $30 monthly. Wm White’s team injures him and Mort Durbin in a runaway. E P Will vs Nancy M Hill verdict of petit larceny. defendant to appear in October. Four youths warned for speeding through the village. law violations to be pursued.
John Glenn recovers his mobility as harvest continues with hay and oats. Fr M Temple contemplates a western trip after harvest. Mrs M J Jones, sent to the Asylum, is reported no better. W A Robertson hosts a Saturday singing class at the M E church. Edward Ridenbaugh visits sister Mrs Thomas Cramlet near Newcomers town. Farmers Alliance gains attention in Hopewell. Mary Warden recovers from mowing accident, surpassing expectations. Serenus Jones moves to Cambridge to serve as mail carrier. Harvey Smith drives a dog team to Cambridge and nearby towns. Mrs C E Lawyer and Miss Hannah Lawyer visit Claysville, PA. Miss W A Culbertson returns from Adams township to Loveland, Colorado. Mrs Thomas Lepage dies at York aged 83 after long Hopewell residence and Cambridge years.
Miss Lillie Stewart visits friends in Barnesville. J Stockdale on Zanesville business. A baby visits Mr and Mrs C A Pace. Miss Belle C Taylor recovering from influenza. Excursion to Chippewa Lake August 7 draws many youths. Birthday party at George Lytle’s. Titus and Guy threshing with new traction engine. Rains revive crops and hope for corn. Students at Eyesville school. Harvest work ends by August. Pine Grove school undergoes repairs. M E congregation decorates church with carpet and wallpaper and aims to repaint.
Advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Priced at 25 cents per box and sold by D M Hawthorne.
Thomas Day buys part of William Thompson farm and Joseph Houseman buys McCune farm west of town. Eva and Lonie Gregg return from Ada normal school. Miss Birdie Hall of Moundsville visits W N Amstot. Rolly McFarland and Milton Gaston travel to Pennsylvania. Green Briar school district contests new school site. Epworth League suspended until autumn. Charles Mullinix and wife settle divorce by arbitration and live together. Mrs Steele owns a shell inscribed with the Lord's Prayer found on the Bull Run battlefield.
Stadstreet reports little change in wool markets with mills expected to buy more soon but prices not rising. Montana wool at 20c arrives on consignment. Ohio fleeces steady but quiet. California wool very dull with little demand for pulled or carpet varieties. Australian stock attracts renewed interest. hosiery firms show some demand for lambs wool.
The Cleveland and Marietta Railway announces excursion tickets to Cleveland for August 2 3 and 4 with return at very low rates to celebrate German Day on August 4th. For details contact any C M Railroad agent.
An advertisement claims deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and mucous lining. It promises to cure nine of ten catarrh related cases with Hall's Catarrh Cure and offers one hundred dollars for any uncured case, inviting readers to request free circulars from F.J. Cheney & Co. in Toledo, Ohio.
The Pittsburgh Dispatch reports Mrs Grover Cleveland owns a vast diamond collection valued with mounted and unmounted stones totaling about 60000. She received a ring necklace and hair pins at marriage, with perpetual gifts from Mr Cleveland and others. Unmounted stones rest in inlaid cabinets with numbered nests and memoranda.
Woman near death from consumption credits a scrap of wrapping paper with Dr. King's New Discovery for her recovery. After sampling a free trial and purchasing larger bottles, she regained strength and weight, now described as healthy and rosy. Trial bottles offered by D M Hawthorne’s Drugstore in Fort Smith.
The Burlington's Number One daily vestibule train runs from Chicago at 1:00 p.m. arriving in Denver at 6:30 p.m. next day, faster than competing routes. Direct connections from Peoria and additional express trains from Chicago, St. Louis and Peoria to St. Paul Minneapolis Council Bluffs Omaha Cheyenne Denver and other western, northwest and southwest points. Fare listed as 03 dollars.
Dr KS Gordon of Mt Carmel Illinois on March 10 1800 recommends Swift's Specific S S 8 as a tonic and general health restorer. He adds it provides satisfaction in blood poison cases.
An Ohio Indiana case touts Swift's Specific as curing a long standing blood taint that nearly blinded the patient. The testimonial from Oscar Werts of Huntington Indiana also praises improved health and restored vision after using eight bottles. A Crab Apple correspondent notes a rumor of "sick wheat" this year linked to ground humidity and past conditions, with price expectations around one dollar per bushel.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad announces reduced round trip excursion fares from western divisions on August 8 9 10 via multiple routes to Cincinnati and Mountain Lake Park. Tickets valid for return through August 20 with extensions to September 30 and for the Third Annual Volunteer Firemen's Tournament at Bellaire Ohio return by August 25.
The Pennsylvania Lines offer round trip tickets at reduced rates to Boston for August 12 to 15 with options via New York rail or New York steamer through Long Island Sound. Return extends to August 20, or up to September 30 by special arrangement. Also reduced fares to Cincinnati and Chicago for related events, with dates in August. Separate note touts Ayer s Sarsaparilla against rivals.
Medina county notes describe Chippewa Lake as Ohio s largest pleasure resort lake with scenic beauty and ample recreational facilities. The Cleveland and Marietta Railway plans an August 7 excursion from Cambridge at 830 am with adult fare 1 25 and child fare 75 cents, details in small bills.
The G A R announces a special Pullman excursion to Boston leaving Toledo on August 9th with nonstop service via Erie and New York and New England railways. Return options include a route through New York City and Niagara Falls with stopovers. Tickets cost 14.75 dollars for the full trip, with sleeping car rates from four to six person sections. Apply to Col James M Hall in Toledo with 5 dollars to secure berths.
Cambridge 610 July 26 1890 remains uncalled for at the Cambridge post office. Advertised name list includes Mrs Lucy A Adinson Mariah Booth Mrs Mary Britton Ella Boyd Hamilton Bell J Bennett Grace Neeland Mrs Catherine Codine B Simson Mrs Caster Fulton Miss Mollie Scott W Fleming Miss Adie Whitcraft J B Taylor P M J W Hanes Mrs Chas Llahtowler J Morehead Miss Mollie Mottit M Malfani
An advertisement claims the Golden Specific can be added to coffee without the drinker’s knowledge to cure drunkenness. It asserts thousands have been cured, with no harmful effects, and promises guaranteed results. Instructions to send for circular and full particulars to Gold en Specific Co. in Cincinnati.
A persuasive appeal touts Electric Bitters as a universal remedy for digestive ailments and liver kidney issues. The ad claims vast demand and expense yet promises Eupepsy with proper use, selling at 50 cents and 1 dollar through D. M. Hawthorne.
A department showcases plain, stripes and plaids in new colors and weaves with French combination suits and rich band effects. Wash dress goods are in demand with ginghams at 10 12 and 15 cents per yard. Carpet room features new and choice styles with Pine Apple Tissue in large varieties.
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