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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1885
Page
3
A sweep of town items reports dull trade, new calk and seed deals, repairs, and local happenings. Mentions include Thalheimer and Gem Candy Kitchen promotions, sheep counts in Harrison county, Ohio State Fair dates, bridge work, and July 4 celebrations.
A stream of visitors and residents travel between Cambridge, Quaker City, Caldwell, and surrounding towns. Spencers, Coshocton, Logan, Lincoln County Kentucky, and Wisconsin are among places linked by short visits, with many relatives, friends, and professional contacts noted.
Children day was observed at the A M I church last Sabbath. The chapel was decorated with flowers evergreens and vines and mottoes and pictures adorned the walls. The program included three essays and two debates on parental duty and missionary work among children with strong arguments from Mrs R P Clark RC Ransom and Mr Booth.
J C Bell of the Kimbolton Creamery visits town and reports steady demand. The company cannot currently handle more than half the farmers offering cream, plans to organize new routes and add more teams, and averages 300 pounds of butter daily.
A kitchen flue caused a fire at the house of John Severns on Church Street Thursday. The fire department arrived quickly and extinguished the flames before they spread further. Loss estimated at about $50 amid brief excitement in the neighborhood.
A Thursday evening festival at Hammond's Opera Hall by the Home Hose Company promises Cambridge a highly complete event and a crowded hall. The volunteers urge citizens to attend and show readiness to aid in emergencies.
The grain market shows active trading with wheat at $1 per bushel, oats 45750, shelled corn 60, chop at $1.40 per hundred, bran $16 per ton, flour per sack $1.10 to $1.40 and barrel price $5.25. Quotations are from Messrs McFarland and Bruner of the local flouring mill.
Local advertisement promotes Kersey's on Mill Street opposite the Court House for cleaning and repair services for garments. The notice urges residents to visit for quality care.
Albert Linn, about twenty two, of Winchester, was struck by lightning as he finished plowing and walked his horse to the stable. The bolt entered his hat band and left through his shoe before penetrating the ground. His body was found by two brothers and carried home where mourners recall him as a noble, highly esteemed neighbor.
Circuit court judges Laubie Woodbury and Pollet preside on a slate of cases including Ferguson versus McCulley on appeal continued. Taylor versus Saltseaver leave to plead by Sept 1 1885. Quaker City National Bank versus Henderson settled. Clegg versus Conway finding for defendants with leave to amend motion and file affidavits. Mathers versus Taylor finding for defendant. Chambers versus Forsythe decree for plaintiff but leave to amend to prove ownership as heir. Teaume versus Menser continued. Elder versus Boaz & C railroad lower court reversed. Polinson versus state of Ohio judgment reversed and remanded. McCullough versus Cramblett judgment affirmed. Mary Smith versus Robins and Britton share in property with Robins half share noted.
The Dui Bros have opened a first class meat market in what will be known as the old mansion house. The proprietors are gentlemen who understand their business and invite customers to call, promising satisfaction and good value on staple meats.
Our report misread a claim about teachers in the schools here who were said to be unassigned. We now state they have been assigned, but exact positions remain unspecified. The note also suggests using lemons in hot weather for health.
The Barnesville strawberry harvest is estimated at 20000 bushels this year. At the usual price of three dollars per bushel, this should yield a tidy income for local dealers in the area.
In Washington the town’s business continues with buckwheat to be sown this week and oats looking splendid for a large crop. Miss Billi Grimes of Cambridge visits Miss Dora Clark. The Hessian fly affects nearby wheat while corn prospects look good and hay is a half crop at best. Several marriages are anticipated and wool clips sell from 25 to 20 cents. The Republicans approve their Springheld ticket. Mrs H He Harrison and family visit from Cadiz. Commencement at New Concord draws near and Children’s Day will be observed at the M E church after a postponement. Why strawberries and beets aren’t in market prompts inquiry. A rooster party at Smith House yields a good time and plenty of refreshments. Communion at U Pehbareh concludes with Rev White aided by Rev Wallace of Bellaire. Bus leaves at 7:30 AM. mail timing advised. County Fair premium lists up. call secretary for one. West end grows active with Bean adding to his house and Wim Henry and John Dugan noted. Ida Dennis dies after long illness and is buried at Bisgah cemetery. Rev Edwards conducts the funeral. ZA Purdum improves his livery stables and owns fine turnouts, a boon to the county.
The ad touts Tay and Wild Cherry as key to Dr. Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup, claiming it to be highly effective. It notes price 50 cents and 1.00, with samples free, sold by J. M. McGill.
Byesville schools closed Friday June 12. Mr Shriver and family of Noble county visited J J Lee. Rev BY Sieefried of Cumberland preached at MP church. DS Burt returned from Iowa on business. Miss Mary Beech spoke on Woman's Work. WFMS strawberry festival on William Conner’s lawn Saturday. About twenty couples attended Prof Garber’s school closing at Pt Pleasant. Eyesville circuit picnic on July 4 for Parsonage fund. Two story school addition contract awarded to M Piles of Claysville. Elijah Millhone found a 12 gallon cask of Orleans molasses and 50 pounds of cheese in creek. both preserved. Mystery invites answers. Children’s Day observed at ME church with decor and program. praise for the children and school.
Elliott Dubois of Indianapolis writes that all three of his children were cured of worms by Mishler's Herb Bitter. He says it is far ahead of all worm lozenges ever made.
June 9 and 10 mark mornings for a new watch cleaning and repair shop run by Mr. Borton of Winchester in the old Ledlie store room. Community notes include sermons, school term closings, a proposed July 4 celebration, and a historical account of early Belmont County settlement and Luccock’s 54 years of storekeeping.
Farmers and Mechanics urged to buy Dr Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup claiming it relieves coughs bronchial conditions and croup. They promise quick relief for children and potential savings on medical bills with 50 cent and one dollar sizes. Samples offered by local seller John M.
The village reports many small happenings including a return of seniors from vacation, a petition to retain the present post master, and a dressmakers demand noted as wonderful. A daughter of President Spencer reportedly fell from a cherry tree injuring her arm last Saturday.
Parents fear quack nostrums may foster a love of strong drink. Parker's Tonic is claimed to build the system and cure stomach and liver ailments without intoxicating effects, purportedly curing the appetite for liquor.
Ohio teachers receive certificates and assign teaching terms in Belmont and Muskingum counties. Institutes open across Belmont Noble Guernsey Licking and Jefferson counties with instructors from multiple towns and a four week Sumner county session lasting July 6.
Advertisement proclaims Salvation Oil as a cure for rheumatism neuralgia and related pains. Describes it as a specific remedy and lists a price of 25 cents per bottle.
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