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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1884
Page
3
Wheat prices and local commerce dominate Cambridge items with lawn and calico sales at Craig & Son's, church and school events, a fire engine clean up, and civic notices. The column covers public meetings, marriages, obituaries, theater and school happenings, and railroad assessments alongside community incidents and improvements.
Capt J B Ferguson reports back from Memphis where he aided Col Edgington in the Ferguson Dent case in the Circuit Court. Judges Mathews and Hammon preside. He notes unusual southern prosperity and finds courtesy among locals, predicting the South’s bright future as postwar tensions fade.
Judge Frazier received a telegram Monday morning from son-in-law Thomas Lloyd of Los Angeles stating that his son George may be alive. He adjourned court and arranged with Judge Ball to hold criminal cases in Zanesville, adjourning until June 1st. He and his wife left Tuesday for California as friends extend sympathy.
Backache stitches in the side and abdominal soreness signal digestive disorder. Ayer's Cathartic Pills are promoted as prompt thorough corrective aids for digestion and assimilation. They are described as dinner pills that cure constipation and support digestion with no equal.
Preston Howell, William Howell, and George Wilson of Knox township were arrested Saturday night by Constable Scott and Deputy Marshal Jeffries on a breach of the pen charge. They pleaded guilty before J. P. Elza Turner and were fined a total of $13 plus costs.
Ayers Sarsaparilla is a highly concentrated extract of sarsaparilla and other blood purifying roots with iodide of potassium and iron. It claims unmatched control over scrofulous diseases compared with other medicines available.
The 30th of May Decoration Day activities drew crowds as the G A R Post and citizens organized a grand parade from the hall to East 8th Street and Steubenville Avenue to the cemetery. Hartford Cornet Band, Cambridge Choral Society, and Hose Company No. 2 provided music amid bouquets for soldiers buried in local cemeteries. Speakers included Post Commander Robert Hammond and Hon. W H Ball. The event honored soldiers with wreaths, prayers, and addresses, noting strong school and community participation.
Mrs. I O Nelson died after childbirth with twin infants in Center township two days after Lena Blair Nelson was born. Dr. EB J Blair retrieved the body from Moses Bottom and returned with the remains to Pleasant Hill for fitting services by Rev. Hugh Forsythe. The family thanks Mrs. Coleman for care during the illness and death.
James R. Hosick is ill. J H Veitch stayed with friends in Cambridge over the weekend. Revs Mills and Locke returned from MEF. Rev G N Luecock moved from Esterville to Grand Junction Iowa. Mrs Emma Bell of Columbus visits sister Mrs Adair. W A Carpenter and J C Steele were in Columbus on legal business. Carrie Stranathan of Cumberland visits Recorder Thomas family. Attorney General Lawrence called on return to Columbus Monday. J M Amos of Caldwell attended Decoration Day exercises. Elias Dennis of near Cumberland called. Mrs Will Burt of Columbus attended Benjamin Thompson's funeral. J A Leech of Cadiz social in county. Mrs James G Shearn and daughter visit from Canoansburg. Prof I Burgess and wife vacation in Lancaster Ohio. Cyrus F P Craig hired as assistant cashier of Guernsey National Bank. Willis Nichols of East Liverpool among Cambridge friends. Misses Annie Ella Adelia McConehay head to St Paul to make home. Ella White now in Austin Texas directing telegraph office. Miss Kate Lourey of Senecaville Miss Hattie Brindle of Zanesville Miss Marie Chapman of Washington among Cambridge friends. W C Smith of Philadelphia seeks to run a local hotel. Rev J B Starkey and wife and Rev W D Starkey visited Judge Prazier’s family after funeral of Lydia Bartley. Delegates at Republican National Convention from here include M R Patterson W M Farrar Dr Taylor A Tannehill James T Cain Herman Schultz J G Bell and T W Ovier.
A Friday gymnasium walking match drew strong attendance from Cambridge, with 8 o clock start and three hour limit. James O'Hanlon awarded gold medal, F K Raymond gave cake to second, McMahon Johnston McFarland Rosemond strong performers, total receipts about 44 dollars. An orchestra provided music as participants posted distances and laps, with plans for a future match at the coming fair.
An advertisement promotes Dr. Frazier's Throat and Lung Balsam as a universal remedy for coughs colds hoarseness and throat and lung diseases. It asserts widespread life saving results and offers large family bottles at 50 cents from Fraizer Medicine Co Cleveland Ohio.
Benjamin Thompson died last Thursday night at his mother’s home on East Steubenville Avenue from consumption at age 42. A former teller for the First National Bank and later the Guernsey National Bank he was praised as an honest, gentle man and a fine soldier who served in the 15th Ohio Infantry. Funeral held Saturday with notable attendance. Mrs Drusilla Richardson dies after brief illness in Zanesville aged 67. She supported her sister Mrs Ford and was buried in Zanesville cemetery with husband rested there. Her funeral was well attended.
Just as we go to press we learn Thos W Berry of Liberty township has been appointed School Examiner in place of Wm Angus whose term expired. We note Mr Angus retirement but welcome Judge Hosick's choice of Berry hoping he proves as competent.
The record lists multiple sheep claims approved by the Commissioners with filers including dW Garber Nancy J Seatony Samuel Crawford Lewis F Saladay and others. Amounts shown include 15 00 6 00 12 00 3000 1000 and 8 00 among various entries.
Oscar Ogle of this place fell from a fence on Tuesday and broke his right arm between the elbow and wrist. Dr Warne reduced the fracture and the boy is doing well.
A New Haven clergyman Dr S R Dennen testifies after using ATHLOPHOROS for rheumatism and neuralgia. He says a severe attack began Friday and by Sunday he preached, by Monday he traveled to Boston and recovered, praising the product as a specific.
Washington residents report on a busy week with church events, wool trade chatter, oil interest, and civic decisions. Mary S. Craig appointed post office head, Birmingham cornet band entertained, and city levy set for next year. Farmers anticipate the Guernsey County Fair in October, while wool buyers push for favorable prices. Transition of school staff and vacant rooms leave the Board awaiting choices.
Advertises Electric Bitters as a universal remedy for Bright's disease diabetes weak back and urinary issues. Claims thousands cured and daily recommendation. Purifies blood regulates bowels and acts on diseased parts. Bottles 50 cents at J R Downar's store.
Rev James Baldridge assisted Rev Brown in communion on Sabbath. A L Jones, Muskingum College student, lies critically ill at home from consumption. Schools closed. Prof Massey plans to leave teaching for law. College baseball split two games, losing to Concord 13 to 6 and beating Cambridge 26 to 16. Commencement at Cambridge drew few attendees. Decoration honored fallen soldiers with a college monument and a band-led ceremony.
An advertisement touts William's Indian Pile Ointment as a cure for piles, claiming one box cures lasting up to 20 years and relieves pain, itching, and swelling instantly. Sold by druggists or mailed for $1 from Frazier Medicine Co. Cleveland Ohio.
The item hints at moistened envelopes for stamp adhesion and advertises Dr Jones Red Clover Tonic for many ailments. It promotes Dr Jones as a remedy for dyspepsia, bad breath, pimples, ague, malaria, poor appetite, headaches and kidney liver disorders priced at 50 cents from J R Downar.
Farmers complain of rushed work and potential replanting due to frost and bad seed. Wheat is heading well with prospects of an early harvest. The Lemon Bros portable mill operates, and bridges near Bridgeville progress rapidly. A book agent canvasses for stock care guides while towns discuss Fourth of July celebrations.
Time tried and true is Dr Bigelow's Positive Cure, combining qualities of the best cough remedies without their defects. It cures promptly and permanently all coughs, colds, croup, whooping cough, influenza, bronchitis, hoarseness, incipient consumption, and throat and lung diseases. Safe and pleasant for children. Price 50 cents and one dollar. trial bottles free of J. R. Downar.
Kimbolton residents share visits and events including Mrs Yakey from Gibson's Station staying with DA Frames, James Martin returning from Pennsylvania, and Miss Emma Claggett visiting Aunt Betsey Gibson. An ice cream saloon opened by J J L Davis and S A Gibson, described as the town's only saloon and prohibitionist.
J A Tawney Esq of Winona Minnesota praises Dr Kings New Discovery as the best remedy for coughs and colds after three years use. Free trial bottles offered at J R Downar’s Drug Store. Large size priced at 1.00.
Rev Kumler was absent and sawyer supplied the pulpit. Wm Campbell and wife from Byesville visited. Conductor Stevens stayed over Sabbath. H B Zoller sold his trotting mare Mary for 300 dollars. Wool from Cumberland shipped at 30 cents. prices seem weak. Decoration Day observed by patriotic citizens. little girls placed flowers on soldiers graves. 17 soldiers buried reflect losses, and remembrance should endure.
An old printed advertisement touts Dr Frazier’s Magic Ointment as a universal cure for boils burns sores cuts flesh wounds sore nipples corns chap lips pimples and blotches priced at 50cc and sold by druggists with the maker listed as FRAZIER NEDI ECQ, Prop’s.
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