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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1888
Page
2
The Noble county Republican county convention will be held at Caldwell on June 26. The piece also notes national party activity and other local political mentions including Judge E. W. Mathews on a Democratic Convention credentials committee and pension efforts by Daniel Barrett.
The Synod of the Reform Presbyterian church in session at Pittsburgh last week resolved that adherents may not take part in political affairs or even exercise the voting franchise. It also denounced secret societies and tobacco, and endorsed prohibition of the liquor traffic.
At St Louis the convention had not yet nominated when press time arrived. Cleveland appears unopposed for renomination and A G Thurman is likely to be the vice presidential pick. Indiana seeks Governor Gray but Ohio’s man holds the better chance. The gathering remains highly enthusiastic.
Gen Sherman endorses a program to place the American flag in schools nationwide. He argues that teaching its meaning will prevent future anarchy, foster patriotism, and spur children to defend the flag if war comes. He emphasizes pride in being American and understanding the flag’s significance.
The district reports on festival proceeds of eighteen dollars, church collections of thirty eight dollars and twelve cents, and various visits, births, and events. Notable items include visitors from Antrim and North Salem, a fence around the UP church, a gas well visit with civic leaders, and multiple notices of travel, illness, and death. Local churches, families, and businesses are highlighted, with remarks on rival towns Kimbolton and North Salem and community reactions to a Decoration Day celebration.
At Indianapolis last week the Prohibition National Convention nominated Clinton B Fisk of New Jersey for President and John C Brooks of Missouri for Vice President by acclamation. The platform includes a suffrage plank asserting the right to vote rests on qualification and should be restored by states through educated legislative action.
Banker Rawson of Chicago recovered from an earlier shooting by his stepson and sued for divorce. In court Mrs Rawson stood up and fired a 32 calibre revolver at H C Whitney, attorney for Rawson, wounding him twice and causing a panic before her arrest and jailing.
The Ohio State Journal argues that mastering a mechanical trade or household work protects individuals from poverty and dependence. It asserts tradespeople and skilled homemakers command security, dignity, and self respect, urging daily teaching of these truths in home, school, and church.
The annual synopsis covers enrollment and attendance for the last year. It explains the decision to omit Commencement Exercises to advance the High School program and raise standards, noting broad support from those managing the school and urging continued cooperation from education friends. Signed by O. T. Corson, Superintendent.
Miss Cox of Bridgeport visits Jas Clark’s family while Robert Baird buys a survey for his family. A fatality among horses and colts is noted. Wool buyers fear 25 cent offers. Illness hits Jacob Amstot, a respected resident. Communion services and new pastor work are reported. Mrs Eliza McVicker tours to Semecaville and back. Prof W H Keil's vocal class returns praise. Nation’s birthday events to include military muster and a daytime picnic with evening fireworks. Mrs Dr Henry travels to Baltimore with Miss Mary Skinner. Prof Maharry plans a Normal School opening July 16. City considers street naming and house numbering. Missionary Society president urges generosity toward heathen communities.
The QC Band gave another Saturday night street concert. John Dickerson is now proprietor of the Quaker City hotel. Thomas Moore, a well known resident, is dangerously ill with paralysis. Miss Scott and Miss Eaton of Cambridge visited here last week. Misses Oral Boyd and Mattie Hartley spoke at Barnesville commencement. Alex Cochran has been indisposed for several days and remains indoors. Schools close Friday for a woodland picnic with music, recitations, and essays. The Board of Health orders cleaning up and removal of filth. the clerk issues fifty orders to repair defective flues and roofs. Children’s Day at the Christian church Sunday evening drew a large crowd with more than a hundred turned away. Quaker City baseball team lost to Cambridge 9 to 2. Raymonds had key runs.
An 1860s style advertisement touts a salve curing bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands and more with no pay if not satisfied. It guarantees perfect results or money back and lists price at 25 cents per bushel.
Will Rainey and family plan to attend next Sunday for Harmony Children’s Day. Miss Elisa McPeek of Brown Ohio visits locally. A Callender family and Aunt Gardner of Washington visit relatives. Geo Kimbal starts a new barn for John Roling. Mrs Jennie Scott of Middlebourne visits Frank Cunningham. Wednesday prayers pause briefly. Drew Allender family visited Winchester. Squirrel law keeps woods busy for hunters. WG Walter reports Brush Run concert. JH Harding ends Slaughter Hill school term. Miss Jessie Allender waits on ill aunt in Bridgeport. Local youths form a Glee Club for upcoming concert. Decoration Day quiet amid 4th July prep.
One fare round trip tickets will be sold from Pennsylvania Lines West of Pittsburgh to many points in Iowa Minnesota Dakota Nebraska Kansas Arkansas Texas and New Mexico on March 20 April 3 24 May 8 and 22 June 5 and 19 1888. Additional destinations in Kentucky Tennessee Louisiana Mississippi Alabama Georgia North and South Carolina and Florida go on March 26 April 9 and 23 1888. Tickets are valid for return within thirty days. See nearest agent of Pennsylvania Co Pittsburgh Cincinnati St Louis Ry Co or Chicago St Louis Pittsburgh Ry Co for details.
Grace Jones visits town while guests Jester Lowery Hummel Nicholson stay in town. Bijou theater reports strong attendance after Otho Dilley returns from Zanesville. Green Brier school closes as measles spread. Children's Day postponed indefinitely. Communion services held at ME church with Presiding Elder Dixon.
A letter from F C Durant of Folsom praises Butte-Tine for rheumatism and requests a supply for J W Haines in Genoa Nevada. The notice also features endorsements from Geo Thaxter of Carson City and mentions Santa Abie and Cat-A-Cure as sold by all druggists.
Miss Lena Ables is on the sick list. Miss Letitia Braden visits Antrim. Miss Nettie Shipman guests of Blue Bell friends, LJ Black visits. Isaac McCollum's horse ran away breaking the buggy. Slaser to begin two months term at Deep Cut this Fall. Miss Laura Boyd to close two months at Deep Cut next Friday. Preaching at UB church Sabbath. Mr and Mrs Burnworth visit Seneca ville last Sabbath. Miss Annie Scott visits Cy Scott at Quaker City. Children's Day at UB church June 17. Miss Rena Hixenbaugh visits Frank in Hartford. Jack, William and Lizzie Buckingham visit near Antrim. Mrs Miller McCollum's horse dropped dead Sunday. Will Clark to teach at Mineral Point, Will Walters at Beech Grove, Mr Barnworth to teach at Guernsey Mines next winter.
Charles A Rennie narrates a somber Cambridge Lodge memorial for a fallen engineer killed in a collision near Cambridge shops. The elegy honors the dead, consoles the bereaved wife and children, and pleads for blessing and immortal peace, urging remembrance of a sincere friend.
Judge McLendon writes of Jerry Bradley who healed a facial cancer with Swift Specific. A Missouri and Brooklyn readers praise SSS curing old ulcers sore throats and finger nails. The firm in Atlanta offers a free Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases by mail.
Pinching frosts struck the neighborhood on Sunday and Monday mornings. Vegetation suffered damage from the cold snap and its effects lingered after the coldest spell.
The Echo Music Co of Lafayette Indiana advertises music books with trial copies and refund guarantees. Echoes of Glory by Kinsey and McPherson features child friendly songs and two complete programmes for childrens day and Christmas eve. The American Anthem Book by Kinsey and Bartlett offers 144 pages of year round music with pricing per copy and per dozen. Bartletts Moravian Male Quartette Book highlights male voice selections priced per copy and per dozen. The Echo monthly for May presents decoration music at 15 cents.
In Pt Pleasant the town observes Children’s Day at the M E church on June 17. Stone masons commence work on Wesley Trott’s Depot street residence. Mrs Amanda Dilley from Cumberland visits her brother J C Dilley. Mrs Nelson McCreary and son Pearly visit from Washington. No preaching at the M church last Sabbath. Rev Piggot called to Claysville for a funeral sermon. Dumbfertile Dramatic Society staged two entertainments at Mt Zion school house. Rev Slater returns to Gettysburg to complete college. Lutheran preaching paused until July 2.
Nr NH Frobrichstein of Mobile Alabama writes praising Dr King’s New Discovery for a severe bronchitis and catarrh attack. He credits instant relief and a complete cure, notes other remedies failed, and mentions Electrics Bitters and Dr King’s New Life Pills. Trial bottles free at Wall & Co’s drug store.
Farmers busy with corn work. John Lindy builds a sheep house. Miss Ninnie Temple of Freeport visits friends. Charley Cunningham returns from New Philadelphia. Lawyer John Lockdale in Cambridge on business. Children’s Day at ME church East Sabbath. Robert Hanna plans a new house and barn near Londonderry. Willam Jenkimad and wife visited Washington. Band provided music for Clear Fork and Wincester on Decoration Day. Joseph Campbell sold 100 acre farm to Klbert Lindsey for 3000 dollars. Miss Austa Thompson to teach Winchester primary department this winter.
A veteran comedian describes years of back pain and kidney trouble eased by Butte-Tine. He endorses Santa Able for throat issues and notes strong sales of preparations. The letter, signed by Gxo F Fonpa, a Boulder druggist, dates to feb23.
Frost noted on June second as residents report visits from A H Lynn J B Neland and John Nicholson among others. Emma Burris Elma Stone and Jacob Dennis illness and the Presbyterian roof slate project are mentioned. A tornado south of town damaged roofs barns fences and sawlogs with heavy property impacts.
Miss J W Daniel wed Miss Nora Nelson at Roy Whitaker's Cambridge residence while Miss Nettie Knowlton joined Mrs Oole Dilley at Caldwell for a High School Commencement. Several visits tie Zanesville, Marietta and Cambridge, including Ada Draper and family. A new English envelope patent aims to seal stamps over fragile flaps.
The report lists D R Wallace teaching the next term at Mantua while Mary Wylie from Adams township attends. Alta Stewart is kept home due to ill health. Children's Day is set for Kimbolton and Hopewell next Sunday week. Theodore Castor bought a car load of sheep to ship last week and W P Thomas sold cattle nearby. Rev Dan of Pennsylvania assisted at U P church communion services last Sunday. Robert Moffet and wife attended the funeral of her father Mr Emler, aged 88, in Muskinum county last week.
Coshocton residents face a local option vote on July 9 to decide a municipal measure. Ballots will assess a specific community issue with residents urged to participate.
Tickets to Cincinnati and return at reduced Pan-Handle rates on June 9 10 11 with return by June 18. Events include Governor of Ohio and Mayor addresses, Highland House reception, drill bugle concerts fireworks parade and prize drill. Inquiries to Pittsburgh Cincinnati and St Louis Railway or Chicago St Louis and Pittsburgh agents.
The Original Abietine Ointment is sold in two ounce tins and claims to cure old sores burns wounds and skin eruptions. It allegedly cures piles too. Cambridge druggists offer it at 25 cents per box or 30 cents by mail. February 23, 1915.
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