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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1890
Page
2
Washington City reports thefts of cannon and gun powder from the U S Arsenal undermining security. Louisiana lottery seeks a longer life. Mrs Harrison receives a cottage deed at Cape May boosting her real estate portfolio. Congress balance shifts with Republicans gaining seats and contests possibly widening their lead.
A Baptist minister in Texas plans to reduce pulpit and stage hostility by contracting with a theatrical manager to take prominent roles in the coming season. He will appear on stage six nights weekly and preach on Sundays.
Gen Grosvenor has submitted a scathing argument attacking ex Governor Foraker over ballot box fraud, aiming to place responsibility on Foraker. Across the plains storms devastate Iowa Nebraska and southern Minnesota with Bradshaw Nebraska wiped out by cyclone and 15 to 20 deaths. A straw vote suggests Cleveland leads in Maine and Illinois Democratic conventions, with potential 1892 nomination if held now though timing is uncertain.
The article notes France considering reforms to improve labor conditions for the poor. It describes a growing spirit recognizing workers' needs and suggests that while wealth accumulation is acceptable, unchecked domination by wealth risks oppression, and a shift toward fairer treatment is underway.
An American resident in St Petersburg calls the whole Russia tale a lie. He claims emperors ride publicly with minimal guards and that magistrates are mild and respected. He admits the government lacks public input but questions where the truth lies amid recent denials.
The report tallies 633 mines in operation in Ohio last year, up 22 from the year before, with 20 323 miners employed, 1 285 more than the prior year. Average work days were 167, and fully employed capacity could reach 20 438 211 tons. The tire clay industry grew with a 101 310 ton annual production rise, 200 days worked, and 12 024 workers involved. Iron ore shows a net loss of 943 tons, while coal deposits expand in Stark Summit Columbiana Carroll Jefferson Belmont counties, including a new No 1 zinc coal find in Columbiana. The last four 713 tons of hematite.
The Republican Central Committee meeting presided by Chairman Hartley fixed the county convention for Monday June 23. Primaries precede it to select delegates for the Congressional and County Conventions and Central Committeemen. Delegation counts by township are listed for both conventions.
The state crop report from township respondents notes wheat condition up slightly since May 1 but uneven across soils. Oats and corn lag with low planted rates and replanting common. Grain louse observed. moisture harmed clay lands. clover timothy strong. fruit prospects fall due to early fruit drop.
Baltimore June 2 1890 Ohio tobacco trade shows few export birds sold at prior prices with minor activity. A 300 hhds contract for Geyer Wilkens and 450 hhds Maryland tobacco—really Ohio growth—offers limited impact but improves market sentiment. French contract for 5400 Maryland tobacco set for June 5 may raise activity. demand for fired grades expected to outpace aireured while old stocks remain ample and slow selling at low prices. Receipts of new crop begin with strict packing standards urged and inspections to date total 353 birds.
Readers learn Hall's Catarrh Cure claims a universal cure for catarrh a constitutional disease. The makers offer one hundred dollars for any failing case and invite requests for circulars and testimonials from Toledo Ohio suppliers at 75 cents for a 12 page pamphlet.
Commerce stayed lively as Communion services were held at the U P church. Dr A Patterson sold many pills nationwide. A Love City schoolhouse contract was let for 790 to Mary and Wallace carpenters and W N Perry for stone work at 95. Mrs Julia McBride died, leaving a six year old daughter. funeral led by Rev I N White. Sheep sheared, wool expected 33 to 35c per lb. lightning killed three sheep. railroad cars expected by the Fall Fair.
Drs Boyd and Miller were at Cambridge. Charlie Larrison moved to Cambridge. Mrs F Rhoades and children visiting friends. An ice cream social planned in Salem Saturday evening. Mr Thompson and family visiting William Carothers. Mrs Mary Miller of Cambridge visiting Dr Miller and friends. Miss White went to Cambridge Friday for Mrs E J White funeral. Mr Scott of M R B church preached for U P congregation. Next Sabbath is children s day at M E church with supper. McConaughey and George Bumgardner traveled to Winchester. Mr Prott canvasses town seeking support for circulating library. Tank dealer teams fled Friday night, breaking a wheel and wagon pole. repairs cost eight dollars. W B White of 122d regiment O V I gained a pension of six dollars monthly and arrears nearing one thousand dollars. White was captured at Winchester and imprisoned briefly.
Road work progress and upcoming Wheat harvest mentioned. Several residents visited Cambridge on business or completed trips, including Mrs Henry Little convalescent and Rev Caldwell at the Buffalo assembly. Upcoming Presbyterian and M E church events, local festival in Winchester, and teachers and band activity noted.
A consumptive woman near death weighed under seventy pounds before reading a wrap ping paper ad for Dr King's New Discovery. She bought a bottle, improved rapidly, and grew healthy to 140 pounds. Trial bottles offered free at Dr Hawthorne's drug store. send a stamp to W H Cole, Druggist, Fort Smith for fuller particulars.
The Blue Bell record notes heavy rainfall last Thursday with farmers optimistic about a strong grass crop. Local updates mention Mrs John Wilson’s slow convalescence and A A Shepler teaching the winter term at College Hill. Several visitors pass through, including John Scott and a couple of piano tuners from Sidney. A C W N A Y train derailed near Hartford causing a seven hour delay.
A crowded update covers prices for essentials, weather, and farming. It records James McKim's social visit, Master Mort Angus cutting his foot, Win Shaffer heading to Pennsylvania, and Pratt Barnes with wife moving to Texas. Drillers reach eleven hundred feet. trades include Henry McCartney swapping stock. Preaching at UP church, Jennie Lanning named teacher, and roadwork improving local infrastructure amid planting. A mail schedule change affects MV McKim route. legal action ties Lemuel McCune to a four year old assault case. A proverb ends with a note on health remedies and a reference to Ayer’s Pills.
Notices describe upcoming Children's Day exercises at Me church and Chalfant's Chapel, Epworth League events, and a Burt's hall festival. Plans for Byesville Odd Fellows Day July 4 include parades, concerts, and multiple speakers. Also mentioned are Sarsaparilla notes and local social news.
The first town laid out in Guernsey County stood on Zone Trace east of Washington with proprietor Joseph Smith naming it Frankford. Records show a plat titled Frankley dated September 13, 1805, making it 23 days older than Washington. The town featured planned court house and jail lots and a public spring, but stray land and cheap whiskey kept settlers away. by 1840 the town had vanished, its sites repurposed as cow pastures and croplands.
Mrs Lucinda Rusw of Atlanta Georgia reports a two year nose ulcer that resisted physicians until Swift's Specific was taken. After four large bottles her nose healed and general health improved. James Sherwood of Nashville Illinois also endorses the medicine for blood taint. Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed free from The Swift Specific Co Drawer 3 Atlanta Ga.
In Wintersville area near Howard Floyds, mud swallows defended nests against invading English Sparrows. Swallows sealed entrances with mud to imprison the intruders, sparrows escaped with effort, and swallows retained their homes. A Steubenville Herald report notes the birds showed notable problem solving.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad offers round trip fares to Columbus Ohio for June 17 to 20 for the National Educational Association meeting in St Paul Minnesota with June 28 to July 5 sale and return by September 30 option plus a $2 membership fee. A separate offer to St Louis Missouri and Pittsburgh Pennsylvania also appears with limited return windows.
Farmers report a large acorn crop while wheat has begun to ripen and apples will be scarce in the local area. A Brushy Fork festival is planned with Saturday night proceeds totaling around twenty dollars. A number of sheep change ownership at fair prices. George Montgomery, recently back from California, visited town. James Stewart and family visited ER P Tetrick’s home in Londonderry. Miss Cora Johnson, returning from school, was hurt after being thrown from a cart with head and facial injuries.
This ad claims Electric Bitters can cure indigestion and related liver and kidney issues. It promises relief from dyspepsia and urges daily use with directions, noting bottles cost Abe and $1 Ou each, sold by D. M. Hawthorne.
The week brings visits by Bertha Yarnell to Belmont County and Ella Anistot in New Philadelphia. Forthcoming railroad work threatens local forests and fences. A late March birthday prompts gatherings for Mrs. Moorhead. A trickster tramp robs Mrs. Brooks. Mrs. Carrie Rich mourns her death leaving two children.
One fare round trips offered for the Prohibition Convention in Columbus June 15th and 16th with return validity to June 20th. International convention excursion tickets on sale June 20th with return by June 26th. Half fare to Caldwell Ohio on Cleveland and Marietta Ry June 12th and 13th. Grand Reunion at Caldwell camp grounds with speakers including Alger Campbell Downing Rusk Logan. Tickets available through the C and M agents.
The Advertised Letter List for Cambridge Ontario dated June 7 1890 notes unclaimed letters of residents and names recipients including Mrs Lizzie Barnett Clark Israel Ak "tip bell Burdee Eliott Flossy Kiley and others. Call for delivery or pickup.
On Saturday June ith at the home of Rev J Thy typ on North 5th St the marriage of Mordear Morgan and Mary Hollis was planned with both parties from Guernsey County Otia.
M S Wolff Co advertises largest assortment of stylish suits for men youths and children. Promises better value through large quantity purchases from top manufacturers and wide price range from $5 to $15 on shirts and dress suits for boys 10 to 18. Call and inspect the goods.
Advertisement for Bucklen's Arnica Salve offered by D. M. Hawthorne. Claims it cures cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and related eruptions with money-back satisfaction guarantee. Price 25 cents per box. December 5 1889.
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