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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1884
Page
3
The Cambridge Herald notes early cherries appearing in markets and reports on local business, residents and events. It mentions C C Kelly's throat, Raymond & Co corsets, Dr L C Wells at the Children’s Home, cottage industry trades, a new cemetery at Batesville, and various civic notes from Cambridge and surrounding townships.
A Guernsey County report describes a coal and oil strike near Jackson Township. A 67 foot shaft yields a five foot coal seam and a water oil spurting flow estimated at 21 barrels per day, with a 25 yard surface cistern and drainage to a distant receptacle. Nearby towns and a new switch to the mine hint at future work and a hoped 400 labor force. Also reported is the death of Alexander Johnston of Adams Township, a former sheriff and Republican, with funeral services noted as a large community event.
PERSONALS lists numerous visitors and locals from towns such as J. W. Campbell Exq. Illinois Columbus Bellaire Pittsburg Vinland Zanesy Oxford township Jacksonville Pa Cumberland Connelsville Wheeling Cairo Belmont county Muskingum County Dublin and others. Notes include travel to Columbus Pittsburgh Topeka Kansas and Cleveland with social visits and extended family remarks.
Oldham's Station report covers harvest notes with wheat ripening corn booming and hay crop expectations hindered by dry weather. Mentions S C Barr selling a fine horse, John Rush's trip to Sarahsville, and Mrs George Hutchison visiting near Norwich. Also notes Cambridge 4th of July plans and local remarks on cows, schooling, and health. Ayer's Sarsaparilla advertisement appears amid community items.
Wheat sells at 95 cents as market dulls with no boom expected. A Sunday fire at M B Bay’s stable causes extensive loss, killing horses and injuring others. Dr A N ill reports a neuralgia remedy, praising ATHLOPHO Reg nedy as effective for severe neuralgia and rheumatism.
J W Buel, noted author, draws on personal access to Blaine and Gen Logan to compile a new volume on presidential history. The work, richly illustrated in wood and steel engravings, is published by Historical Publishing Co of St. Louis and offered by subscription.
Local reports note oats prospects improving after recent rains while prices hold for wool and fat sheep. Roy Hackley to graduate in Seasion county. paving proposals for the town building front. Robi Young visits Muskingum county. Cambridge State Fair lists Sept 30 to Oct 2. school board awards Clark District project at 785 dollars.
An ad touts Dr. Jones' Red Clover Tonic as a spring and seasonal aid for fatigue. It claims to cure dyspepsia, bad breath, piles, pimples, malaria and liver troubles, acting as a tonic, appetiser, and blood purifier. Sold by J. R. Downar for 50 cents.
Mumps appear in the locality while Meadows are notably short. Mrs Sarah Allen recovers from malaria fever. Samuel Thomas builds a commodious horse barn. Rev White to preach at Allen's chapel on Sunday, June 29 at 4 30 o'clock. Many locals attended Harmony children's day services last Sabbath. J C Ayer & Co promotes Hair Vigor as a universal hair beautifier, claiming it nourishes thin or withered hair.
A Newton Indiana resident brags that his wife’s 25 year cough vanished after using Dr King’s New Discovery. He reports first bottle gave relief and the second cured her, with health better than in 30 years. Trial bottle free at Downer Drug. large size $1.00. Also notes B and O Co Newark races travel offers.
The notice promotes Griggs Glycerine Salve as a universal healer for cuts bruises scalds burns wounds and skin eruptions with guaranteed satisfaction or refund. It claims piles tetter and all skin eruptions are cured and lists J R Downar as the seller with a 25 cents price.
Pt Pleasant reports Miss Hattie Smith visiting friends in Senecaville. Wm Spaid bought a new item. Mrs Thomas Albin is sick with dropsy of the heart. Joseph Dilley will add a building to his property. George Dudly and family from Byesville visited last week. Hide festival earnings at MFE church totaled 54 reaper. An attempted entry at John Hipsly's house failed last Saturday night. Stephen Secrest improved by painting his house. AC Flanagan also having paintwork. Conference at Lutheran church begins September 8 with children first day. Emor Matheny, Jacob Dudly, and Blue ford Larrick headed west to buy a farm. Robins & Bro. abandon David Secrest shaft to drill on Alex Robins land and lay a C and M switch. Dane Spriggs of Caldwell visited for a lawsuit. James Laughlin won against James B aid of Hartford. Abram Larrick’s horse crippled by a mashed leg in pasture. owner cannot determine cause.
A delicately worded booklet titled The Woman's Physician promises practical medical guidance for female health concerns. Written by women experts, it claims plain language explanations and positive care for diseases of the sex, with a recommended status from an eminent physician. Advertises a bound illustrated volume sent post paid for $1.00 from Rochester New York.
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