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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1883
Page
2
Entry notes the item was entered at the Cambridge post office as second class mail matter, indicating its classification for processing and distribution within the paper’s mail system.
The U P General Assembly ratified prior action granting churches permission to introduce instrumental music in public worship. The next assembly meeting is set for May in St Louis.
Hon Clarke Irvine, chairman of the Democratic State Committee, visited Tuesday as he weighs a bid for attorney general. He is regarded as a capable man who would make an able officer if elected.
To offset losses from the two cent letter postage reduction country post masters will receive a higher percent on stamps sold. If stamp sales are under $200, after October 1 postmasters shall receive 100 percent of cancelled stamps instead of the 60 percent previously allowed.
The Texas State Wool Growers Convention met in San Antonio last Thursday and passed resolutions condemning a revenue tariff, urging Congress to repeal the unjust law harming the U S wool industry, and seeking national organizational cooperation. It calls for an early National Wool Growers Association session, cooperating while it serves their interests.
The piece urges attention to reducing forest fires by clearing fallen tops and branches that accumulate and dry into tinder. It warns forests are scarce and valuable, and careless burning endangers timber, discouraging farmers from keeping land timbered.
The Philadelphia Press prints a facsimile of the celebrated 306 medal honoring the 806 delegates who voted for Grant at the 1880 Republican National Convention in Chicago. Chancey I. Filley of St. Louis is credited with the idea, and a Philadelphia revenue official says he would not take $5,000 for his medal.
Last Friday the Prohibitionists of this county convened a nominating convention that gathered around noon and proceeded at one o clock with Hon Thomas Luccock as Chairman. I C Hall served as Secretary, Rev W H McFarland offered prayer, and a credentials committee was appointed to secure township representation. The meeting recognized women’s aid in temperance work and named a resolutions committee consisting of Revs Campbell Timberlake and Whitaker.
Delegates were chosen and a county ticket discussed at a political meeting. Resolutions opposed licensing and backed constitutional prohibition. A county slate was proposed including I C Hall for Representative and other county offices. Some names were debated, and the old Executive Committee was continued as the convention adjourned.
The New York Herald notes world wide solar activity peaks may correlate with atmospheric disturbances. Solar observers report sun spot values rising from 3.4 in 1878 to 54.2 in 1881 and now waning, while experts warn forecasts remain uncertain and stress limited reliability of solar-based weather predictions.
A competitive exam to select one candidate and one alternate for the Naval Academy at Annapolis will be held at City Hall Bellaire on Friday June 22 1883 at 10 am. Applicants must be 14 to 18 on September 1, possess good character, be well built and five feet tall, reside in the district, and pass a written exam in multiple subjects. Successful candidates will be re examined September 1 and, if admitted, become naval cadets for eight years with pay of 500 dollars before graduation and 1000 dollars at sea or 800 on shore. J D Taylor 17th Ohio District June 9 1883.
An elderly interview recalls Senecaville's once thriving industries. Salt production, wool carding, tanning, boat shipments, hotels, tobacco packing, chair making, coffin trades and a bustling mercantile trade faded as emigration and change reduced demand. The piece contrasts past glories with present shifts and hints at future viewpoints from younger residents.
A New York reader testifies that Kennedy's Favorite Remedy cured severe headaches and restored health. The letter from Sarah J. Woodruff of Newburgh notes she may use her name among others praising the medicine. The patterner Dr. David Kennedy of Rondout, N Y, receives many similar letters.
Mr Mathison of Soren Mathison & Co. testifies the tonic is best in its class and will sweep the West. Hiscox & Co. announces the product will be sold as Parker's Tonic to prevent misleading substitutions while preserving the genuine formula and signature. Four weeks.
W E Dibble & Co Cincinnati publish a lively travel book by Eliza Archard Conner known as E A of the Cincinnati Commercial. The book covers Glasgow to Naples with visits to Venice Rome and St Peter's Saint Pauls dungeon and Michaelangelo's dome. Introduction by Rev J M Walden LL D. 368 pages cloth ink and gold binding. Price 1 25 by mail. Agents wanted in every town and county on liberal terms.
Classified ad promotes a German Invigorator cure for nervous debility mental anxiety and depression of spirits from self abuse. It states cures for functional nervous derangements and notes for sale by John Downar dated June 14 in 3m edition.
The district No 10 Cambridge township school under J K Bonnell closed on Friday June 8 to allow a judging of three months work. Exams showed good improvement, with praise for small scholars in Arithmetic and for the English Grammar class. A treat was shared at 12 o'clock for those present.
Samuel Pollock bought 160 acres near Arkansas City in Cowley County Kansas. O R Jones and O N Lake found a land turtle dated 1845 on D B McCullough’s land. William Angus and Miss Sadie Washard hired to teach next term. A N Jones fired twice at three trespassers. Democratic county convention urged for a temperance man. Republicans uneasy with the nomination.
Local buyers pay 30 to 31 cents for good washed wool and 20 to 21 cents for unrwashed. Eastern dealers in Caldwell seek commission buyers at 30 cents but fail to find willing sellers. Growthers ask 33 to 35 cents while Bradfield & Sons report East principals instructing no more than 30 cents. Market not yet opened locally.
The Pittsburgh Cincinnati and St Louis railway and the Chicago St Louis and Pittsburgh Pan Handle Route will sell cheap excursion tickets July 2 3 and 4 good for return to July 5 inclusive. Children ages 5 to 12 half rate. Preparations underway at many points along the lines for celebrations with patriotic picnics, urging all to attend the Glorious Fourth.
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