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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1884
Page
2
Decoration Day observances in Annapolis with Union and Confederate participation, led by General A. J. Warner, and praise for Samuel J. Randall. In Ohio, Democratic conventions are set for June with Cambridge chosen as the county meeting site and detailed delegate selection rules. West Virginia faces corruption accusations against judiciary amid investigations. Frosts and fruit losses affect Michigan and New England crops.
The United Presbyterian Assembly in First Church St Louis May 28 elected Rev Dr W H French of Cincinnati as Moderator. Debate arose over Secret Societies and G A R ties with Decoration Day discussion, laid on table for next year. An instrumental music vote favored liberty for individual congregations 80 to 180.
The Bellaire Independent rebuts a Caabridge Herald claim that a $6,000 tax under the Scott law implies one dollar per person. It argues Bellaire’s population supports the levy, noting many patrons at saloons, numerous churches, and strong schools in the county.
Settlements, judgments by confession, sales confirmations, decrees, and criminal pleas appear. Cases include Central National Bank versus W J Gregg for 182.85 at 8 percent interest, Cosgrave and Moore versus George Clemons for 118.42 at 8 percent, and other dismissals, partitions, and mortgages. Ohio liquor law violation pleas noted with not guilty recognitions and a guilty assault case with a $20 fine.
An advertisement touts a salve claiming to cure cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped skin chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. It is sold by J R Downar at 25 cents per box. The notice is dated January 31.
The narrative reviews Cumberland in Guernsey County praising its fertile lands and scenic valleys. It highlights grand public buildings, diverse churches, a fine Opera House, neat homes, music loving citizens, strong schools, energetic merchants, a thriving narrow gauge railway, and poised trade growth despite a contrast with Zanesville ladies.
The Housewire domestic journal offers one year free to any lady who sends ten names of married ladies and 30 cents in stamps. The aim is to gain samples and future subscribers. Regular price is $1.00 per year. Rochester New York. February 14, 1885.
The community records the death of Mrs Lena Nelson formerly of Midway who died suddenly in West Virginia last Wednesday. Her remains were brought to her father's home Friday morning and funeral services were held Friday afternoon by Rev Hugh Forsythe before interment at Pleasant Hill cemetery. The husband and family receive community sympathy for the bereavement.
Frazier's Root Bitters are advertised as a medicinal tonic not a dram shop beverage. They claim to act on the liver and kidneys, keep bowels regular, and cleanse the blood. sold by druggists for $1.00 by Frazier Medicine Co. in Cleveland, Ohio.
Hopewell reports wheat prospects as favorable. Esq Patterson and wife visited near Birmingham. A strawberry festival is planned at the ME church on June 14, with a band entertainment on June 13 titled Ten nights in a bar room. A road collision north of town last Thursday damaged a buggy and hurt a horse with two men upset. Last Saturday Flat Ridge youths were arrested after a drunken row, returning home drunk.
An advertisement touts Griggs' Glycerine Salve as a universal healer for cuts bruises scalds burns wounds and skin eruptions with a guarantee of satisfaction or refund. It lists J R Downar as the seller and notes the price at 25 cents.
Several weddings dated May and June 1884 appear in a local notice. Names include John Baird and Mary J. March of Brady, W A Turnbaugh and Kittie Wilson of Cambridge Ohio, Lawson J. Scott and Mary M. Miller of Kimbolton Ohio, and W N Leeper and M Alice Foster of Liberty township.
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