The Salvation Army to besiege Zanesville soon
The Cambridge Herald notes tensions as the Salvation Army is set to move on Zanesville. Oak Grove is named a new post office in the county. The 126th OVI plans a reunion at Flushing on August 28.
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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1884
Page
3
The Cambridge Herald notes tensions as the Salvation Army is set to move on Zanesville. Oak Grove is named a new post office in the county. The 126th OVI plans a reunion at Flushing on August 28.
June 4 fire at Mr Shilling’s home killed cousins Mary Shilling and Dollie Laughlin, both under four. The charred remains were recovered as the upper floor collapsed. Dollie’s head and limbs were severely burned. Mrs Shilling and neighbors recount a scene of desperate attempts to rescue the children and the family’s devastation.
The Guernsey County Wool Growers Association holds its June meeting in the Probate Judge's office with strong turnout. Members pledge to support no candidate for Congress who will not back the 1867 tariff restoration and discuss cost efficient feeding, notably beets, to boost profits and reduce winter costs.
Mrs. Lindsey leaves for Winterset to live. Charlie Likes becomes B and Z railroad conductor. Howard Ferguson of Columbus visited over Sunday. Miss Jennie Shroyer assistant in Probate Judge's office. Mrs. W. K. Gooders visits Glenwood Iowa. John M. Richardson of Sells Brothers show in town Saturday. John Woodrow travels to Kansas on business. Miss Annie Johnston of Winchester visits Cambridge. J. W. Young of Columbus visits. Miss Ettie Starkey of Newport Ohio guests of Judge Hosicks family. William McLaughlin of Zanesville with Cambridge people last week. Mrs. Dora Hartley of Quaker City visits friends at McArthur Ohio. Auditor Beckett goes to Barnesville for strawberries. Miss Lina Hibbs returns to Smyrna after extended West visit. Mrs. Joseph Keepers and daughter visit friends at Gardiner. I L Hirchberg spends week in Cleveland on business. Dr J T McPherson goes to Columbus for Ohio Medical Association meeting. E H Archer and Dr G P Simons of Caldwell greet friends in Cambridge. Mrs. L L Linton and R R Brill of Salesville guests of Mr and Mrs Bert Brill. Mrs. Nancy Lawrence of Antrim returns home after visiting Mayor Lawrence. Elza Davis and family leave for southwestern Missouri to make their home. Mrs H C Hornbrook and family to spend summer near Cincinnati. Wilson McMahon attends Coshocton High school's commencement. W D Troette returns to Hendrick Keokuk county Iowa to resume furniture business.
Reduced rates on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to the Army of the Potomac reunion in Brooklyn on June 11 and 12, to a Catholic Union convention in Baltimore on June 15, and to a Ministers of the United Brothers Church reunion in Washington DC later in June. Attendees pay full fare there and are refunded one third the lowest limited rate on certificates.
Last Friday evening at High Hill school house a debate on whether women should have the right of suffrage featured J. C. McNutt and John Turner for the affirmative against Paul Sherrard and Milton Turner for the negative. The audience enjoyed the spirited exchange and the decision favored the negative.
O B Clark a former county resident is chosen an alternate to the Congressional Convention at the Democratic County Convention held a few days ago in Springfield. The meeting was described as lively.
John M. Barr of this place and George Linn of Jefferson township were examined before the Supreme Court last week and admitted to practice law. They stood high in the class and show bright promise for a prosperous future.
The G A R Post will celebrate Independence Day with a grand old fashioned army picnic at Taylor's grove in this town.
Chalfant, Cowden and Conner led a meeting where Miller McCollum introduced a resolution praising tariff restoration for wool growers. The measure passed as the group voted to sustain 1867 rights. The assembly planned to continue the program next time with more speakers and topics, while concerns about vice presidents’ duties led to a motion to replace nonperforming officers and adjournment followed.
On the last Sabbath, large congregations attended both Baptist churches where floral displays framed the altar with banners bearing lines about teaching children of the Lord. The program featured music, recitations, Bible readings, and addresses, praised for its charm and spiritual impact.
Cambridge Agricultural and Drilling Park Association stockholders elected nine directors led by J. T. McPherson and J. M. McGill. At a later meeting McPherson was chosen president, F. K. Raymond secretary, and W. B. Crosgrave treasurer as plans emerge for a north side grounds and a half mile track with buildings for the Cambridge Fair.
Joseph Stoner uncovered a ticket listing candidates for governor and local offices. Names include John B. Weller for governor and Matthew Gaston for Congress, with arrangements for Guernsey and Pelham districts. Others shown are William Morrow, John Hannum, Thomas Beham, Henry Taylor, John Frame, Charles Barnes, and John Barton.
An elderly woman narrowly escaped injury when discarded papers frightened a team hitched to a buggy, causing the horses to bolt. The incident occurred Monday. bystanders stopped the animals before a serious accident.
The Christian Church 16th Ohio Missionary District holds its annual meeting in Quaker City with Rev. Alanson Wilcox state evangelist present. The event runs from the Thursday before the second Sunday of August and welcomes ministers and friends from nearby churches.
A Blaine Club is organized with J. R. Barr as President and I H Anderson as Vice President, John I Locke as Secretary, and A B Murray as Treasurer. It starts with 30 to 40 members and a committee led by James Moreland, John Barr, P. T. Suitt, and John Beckett to recruit more. Meetings are at the old Town Hall for now, with another gathering planned for next Tuesday evening.
H S Chandler of The Independent New York says ApoLomnoRos cured a man after a year and a half of rheumatism. The claim presents a one battle remedy as a touchstone for relief.
J. Ek. McClelland of Cumberland won the heart of Miss Laura Strahl. Rev. Kumler officiated on Thursday June 6 as she became Mrs. McClelland. The couple then departed for a tour through the East. The editor wishes them happiness and prosperity.
Davis will deliver an address at the Miners picnic in Tiltonville Jefferson county next Saturday June 14. He is also invited to present a gold chronometer to Ex Mine Inspector Roy at the Knights of Labor picnic in Jackson Jackson county Ohio on Saturday June 21.
Burr Dodd was arrested Friday by Marshal Stanley on an affidavit from Mrs. Letha Wooten for furnishing liquor to a person in the habit of getting intoxicated. He plead guilty before Mayor Lawrence and was sentenced to ten days in the county jail.
An unnamed man who claimed to have planted the elm in the southwest corner of court square visited town Monday to gaze at the giant tree. He appeared moved by memories of the past and shed a tear, now residing in an infirmary.
The county stock market remains dull with cattle and horses scarce. Hog prices range from 3 to 4 cents, extras 444, and sheep quoted from 8 to 3, extra fine fat hogs at 337 cents.
Buyers show no willingness to pay above 30 cents for top grade wood. Prices range from 28 to 30 cents with some lots delivered under 30. Growers resist selling at current rates, keeping steady pace of limited sales.
A show of colts from Omaha bought from Forepaugh by A. A Johnson will be held at Winchester next Saturday. All owners are urged to attend by 1 PM.
The New Birmingham Band stages Ten Nights in a Bar Room on June 13 and 14 in Guernsey. Cast includes Sample Swichel Homer Knowles Simon Slade D O Dacutery Joe Morgan and many others with Mrs Slade Miss Emma Braninger and Miss Eva Severns among listed roles. Music by the home band and Kimbolton and Freeport.
The school board names teachers by room with monthly pay and notes remaining openings. The finance committee lists funds for maintenance and debt, estimating a levy near 100 mills. Coal consumption for heating the main and two branch schools totaled 3801 bushels costing 285.08 dollars.
Dr. Wall amputated the forefinger and part of the hand of young Collins staying at his brother's near the Guernsey mines after a mash injury while coupling cars on the C. P. railroad. Ayer's Sarsaparilla advertised as thorough and permanent in eradicating taints like scrofula from the system.
Washington reports hot and dry weather and mentions weddings planned soon. Uplifted politics note Blaine and Logan nomination pleases Republicans. Local economy includes wool buyers and cattle purchases. farms discuss a ground-level drag for field work. Medical ads promote Dr Bigelow's Positive Cure for throat and lung ailments with dealer recommendations.
The Enterprise reports Blaine and Logan nomination greeted with enthusiasm at the convention. College Hall to host the first musical review of the term. Miss Florence White travels to Granville for Female Seminary commencement. Rey A W Lytle to wed Miss Lizzie Jones in UP church. T F Gault returns from Chicago convention with band escort. Local scene includes students singing and Prof Massey comments on civic spirit. An ad promotes Dr Jones' Red Clover Tonic at fifty cents.
Clark Taylor returns from Tennessee as rain worsens corn and grass. Drs Wall and Warne of Cambridge and Lyne operated on Mrs Eliza Booth for breast cancer. she recovers. Martha Feaster, longtime resident and ME church member, dies of breast cancer and is buried with funeral by Rev Edwards and Jones. Miss Gussie Parkinson closes Raccoon District school term with day exams and evening program featuring children and song Marchings through Georgia.
An ad promotes Buckingham's Dye for the Whiskers as convenient to apply, rub-proof, attractive in appearance, and cheap in price. It urges readers to try the product for a lasting whisker color.
Mr Geo W Willing of Manchester Midh reports his wife, once almost helpless for five years, can now turn in bed and do her own work after using Electric Bitters. The product is praised for remarkable cure power at fifty cents a bottle, with testimonials supporting its efficacy.
Mosquitos threaten early potato harvest with potential light crop if rain delays continue. SS Anker injured his hand on section 12 last Saturday. Locals attend Hopewell entertainment Friday evening. Lou Emiler spent Sunday with friends in Franklin Ohio. Republicans favor Blaine and Logan ticket from Chicago. Roads hindered by cross-ties for the MRR at Oldhams. Salt works at Miller's Station restructured with Edward Bell and Joseph Franks as new proprietors.
Griggs' Glycerine Salve billed as best on earth and a sure cure for cuts bruises scalds burns wounds and skin eruptions. Claims to cure piles tetter and all skin eruptions with satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. Price 25 cents. sold by J ReDownar.
John Lepage closed his first term at Christian Hill last Friday with strong satisfaction. A lively debate featured J C McNutt and John Turner for the affirmative and Milton Turner and P Sherrard for the negative on suffrage. The judges awarded the decision to the negative.
A plain, delicately worded medical guide for women addressing female diseases and their care. Written by women with life study of these issues, it is recommended by eminent lady physicians. Hardcover, illustrated, postpaid for $1.00 from Rochester Parri suirma Co. Osburn Block, Rochester, New York.
North Star reports last Friday cleaning of the town area. Rev B Y Seigfried delivered his farewell sermon at Mt Zion last Sabbath. Mrs Monterville Collins has long battled a throat disease. J W Garber will teach at College Hill for five months next winter at 45 dollars monthly. Miss Clara Milone spent weekend with her parents at Galigher. JW Daniel and wife visited family for a few days last week. New Concord borough mentioned with John Vo Hawes.
An Ohio advertisement touts Dr Frazier’s Balsam as a cure for coughs colds hoarseness and throat and lung diseases. It claims many lives saved and urges families to use the product sold for 50 cents a bottle by Frazier Medicine Co Cleveland.
Samuel Simpson lost a valna last week. Satchers' Run gathering Friday night. T W Long from Concord visited Saturday. Lebanon missionary meeting May 31 elected Miss Annie Mehaffey and Miss Maggie Clark as delegates to Presbytery at Sand Hill June 17. Horse spelling event on June 20 during a tying visit.
Sanitary claim cites William's Indian Pile Ointment as a rapid remedy for internal and external piles. Advertisement asserts instant relief, absorption of tumors, and itch suppression within minutes. Sold by druggists and mail order from Frazier Medicine Co., Cleveland Ohio.
The Pan Handle route offers a cheap excursion to Dayton and the Soldier’s Home on Tuesday June 17 with special trains from Dennison Newark and ticket stations. The Newcomerstown departure is 3 42 ALM arriving Dayton 11 15. Returning time is to be announced with tickets valid for return until June 28. The low fare is $2 7 for the round trip and encourages residents of Eastern Ohio to visit the National Soldier’s Home and its resort appeal.
This book gives full directions for making all kinds of plain and fancy candy. The recipes for caramels chocolate drops and other confections match those used by leading city confectioners. Send 30 cents and 15 married ladies names for postpaid delivery from Rochester Publishing Co. Osburn Block Rochester N Y. Feb 14 84-6m.
Two marriage notices appear. John Metracken and Barbara Teririck wed at a Winchester parsonage on June 5 with Rev. C. H. Edwards officiating. James Simpson and Mary Jones were joined in marriage by J. P. Elza Turner.
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