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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1890
Page
2
The article notes growing influx from the North into the South and rising northern capital funding Southern expansion. It predicts that in a few years the South will blend into a broader northern-imposed demographic and economic tide.
Elections scheduled in Alabama and Kentucky on August 4, Arkansas on September, Vermont on September 2, Maine on September 8, and Georgia on October 1. State officers will be chosen in each state, with Vermont and Maine also electing Congressmen.
The National organization of the Sons of the Revolution asks subordinate societies across the United States to celebrate the 4th of July in a patriotic way. The group notes fading recognition of the natal day and proposes reviving interest in proper observance.
The old soldiers complain that the Republican committee fixed primaries on the same day as a mass convention of soldiers, notice given a month ago. A soldiers ticket could emerge, adding interest to local politics.
The ninth annual convention of the Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor drew about 5,000 delegates in St Louis. Denominational lines fade within the body, fueling rapid growth. In under ten years the organization reports a membership surpassing 600,000, aiding widespread Christian work.
New Yorkers spend over 70 million annually on liquor beer and wine with 71397 licensed outlets. Smallest outlets must sell at least 10 dollars daily while top bars earn 128 to 150 dollars daily. Hoffman House receipts reach about 500 dollars daily. A Pennsylvania judge expands rights under original package sales, signaling broader liquor law impact and a Supreme Court stance against prohibition and local option.
The text argues that trusts rapidly gain control of national business and swallow outside concerns before anti trust measures can be formed. It asserts that only decisive action can curb the eighty cent trusts and curb their influence.
The king with elemental control has unleashed carnival like storms and electrical disturbances, causing cloud bursts and tornadoes across the country. The Weather Bureau warns the severe caprices will persist for several days, harming life and property from eastern hills to western plains.
A Massachusetts legislative committee probes bribery allegations involving several members and an elevated railway project in Boston. The alleged payoff supported certain bills as the Behring Sea issue stirs press debate while U.S. cattle exports face European import hurdles and new inspection rules seek sound stock.
Congress eyes a new dependent pension for Civil War veterans. The measure covers veterans with permanent disabilities, setting monthly pensions from $6 to $12, and includes $8 for widows and $2 per child under sixteen. Agent fees are capped at ten dollars.
Saturday crowds filled the town as the street commissioner works on roads. Visitors include Jerome Gratony and wife from Barnesville and Samuel Shipley and wife near Fairview. Ice cream parlor opened by Paul Lawrence and C Frame. Miss Lizzie Heiner to Dr O Black wedding planned. Minnie Lawrence, daughter of Hon William Lawrence, dies after long illness. funeral led by Rev McCracken and Rev Milligan.
Eggs ten cents and butter six cents. Wheat crop exceeds expectations despite late grains from bad weather. Toby Campbell's smile hints at a boy. Grist mill delay due to smoke stack loss. Joseph Linkhorn sent a car of cattle to eastern markets. Children’s Day at Bethel drew local youth. J A Flanagan returned from the West. Dilley failed to lease oil lands. Harve Pratt builds a new kitchen. J A Kackley buys a wagon. lightning rods added to Dr J A Kackley’s buildings. Sick list includes Hank Murphy and son Alvin, Miss Agnes Piggott, Miss Anna Kackley. Fred Arnold convalescent. Visitors from Hartford, Zanesville, Kimbolton noted.
A reader testifies that after one month using Ayer's Hair Vigor hair began to return and in three months a full growth appeared. The account cites J. Cullen of Saratoga Springs as the source.
Reports detail visits by Mrs. A Weedon and Miss Martha Brown with Granville and Columbus ties, and Mrs Geo Thompson visiting Zanesville and Columbus. Charlies Secrest departs for Denver to settle, Homer Hill and wife visit from Seattle, while Keil's run bridge construction is set for a few weeks. Oats crop ruined by wet weather and bottom land corn unplanted. Charles Mullinix to hold a public sale and stay in town for the near term.
Sarah Ankers visits friends in Philadelphia. A daughter was born June 10 to James Glenn and wife. Children's Day observed in M E church. W H Robertson to be choirester at M BE church. Mrs Phoebe Rose and babe recover from scarlet fever. Mrs Jane Walton and son Walter visit her brother John Stewart. J M Borrows visiting sister Mrs W M Hawthorne on Indian Camp. Mrs W P Ross of Creighton lingering in poor health. Supervisor Thompson uses road machine to improve roads. Concert at Boden praised. Miss Hattie Clark improving after pneumonia and whooping cough.
The Pt. Pleasant planing mill markets lumber including building and bridge timber cut to order. G. W. Woodruff of Dyson Ohio advertises the service and address for orders.
Boston reports a quiet week with sales totaling 2,078,000 pounds across domestic and foreign wool. Ohio fleeces sell at 31 32e for extra, 33 34 for double extra, while Michigan extra fleeces move slowly at 80 31Me. Territory wools and New Spring lines trend soft as stocks rise and foreign markets weaken.
Mr C H Morris of Newark Arkansas says his lung abscess and incurable status improved after using Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption now on his third bottle and able to manage his farm. Jesse Middlewart of Decatur Ohio credits the medicine with saving his life after doctors gave up on his lung troubles. Sample bottles offered at D M Hawthorne's drugstore.
North Salem reports on sheep shearing prices and a festival last Saturday evening. Updates include Robert Pollock building a smoke house, J P Carnes moving into Hosick's addition, James L Jones repainting, and J P McKee trading livestock for a mare and colt. A firewell depth reached about 1200 feet, a grape pest beetle and sulfur fumigation are noted. An arrest caused excitement with several cases settled and a July visit planned by Rev L A Wells. Ephraim Sears assaulted Constable M V McKim, causing serious injuries.
Kimbolton residents gathered for family visits and outings last week. Wm Peoples regained mobility after illness while Samuel Clark left for a rubber factory job in Cleveland. Several locals attended Children’s Day at Hopewell and church activities at M E church drew large crowds.
Wool buyers swarm the town as merchants report lively business and strong demand for sheep. Miss Alma Hixson lies dangerously ill with consumption while Rev Shuman preaches at the M B church. A terrible rainstorm last Sabbath damaged grain fields meadows and washed out bridges.
An 1889 advertisement promotes a universal salve claimed to treat cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped skin and more. It offers a money back guarantee and a 25 cent per box price, sold by D. M. Hawthorne.
Beginning June 16, Pittsburgh to Richmond and Newark to Chicago routes will feature Pullman vestibule dining cars serving breakfast dinner and supper on several named trains. The arrangement links Chicago St Louis and New York with continuous dining car service via Pittsburgh in both directions. An Andrew Carnegie essay is cited praising business graduates while extolling practical experience over formal college learning. Also notices Hall's Catarrh Cure claims a constitutional remedy with $100 reward if it fails.
Growers report the berry season fully opened with daily shipments to Chicago. First shipment came last Wednesday, weekly volumes rose to over a hundred bushels on Sunday and over three hundred on Monday, with today’s shipment expected to exceed five hundred. Prospects remain favorable despite grub damage reducing acreage, and Chicago buyers pay eight to ten dollars per bushel earlier, then six to eight dollars. Indiana and Michigan berries lag in price.
An Alabama editor from Greenville lauds Swift's Specific S S for blood and skin diseases. He cites countless benefits and cures among acquaintances and recommends the medicine while praising the Swift Specific Co. for charity and impact in the South. The ad notes free treatise on blood and skin diseases and provides the mail address Drawer 3 Atlanta Georgia.
A medical exchange notes that placing a pitcher of cold water on a table or bureau absorbs all gases from respiration in the room. Few realize the health benefit, but within hours the water becomes unfit for use as it purifies the air in the apartment.
Electric Bitters praised as a pure remedy claimed to cure liver and kidney diseases remove pimples boils salt rheum and other blood disorders drive malaria prevent and cure malarial fevers relieve headache constipation and indigestion with guaranteed satisfaction or money back sold at Hawthorne's drugstore.
The Baltimore and Ohio R A sells round trip tickets to Pittsburgh at one fare for the convention with sale June 20 and 21 and return by June 28. For the National Educational Association in St Paul tickets run June 28 to July 5 with return by July 15 or extended to Sept 30 if the return stub is deposited, plus a $2 membership fee. Also includes home remedies for insect stings using salt ammonia and other agents.
Corn is fully planted. Byesville resident Elmer Shepler visited last day. J A Scott spent Sunday with Midway friends. Cumberland’s J A Langley was here last week. Cambride Virginia Wm A Collison visited over Sunday. Dennis of Chandlersville called on friends last week. Galbreath returned from Indiana relatives. M L Robins of Hartford offered 20 cents for wool last Saturday. Al Linn of Shawnee visited sister Mrs J A Conner. George Bugher, boss stone mason, works on Byesville chimneys. Children Day observed at M E church last Sunday with a strong, well rendered program by the children.
Tickets at one fare round trip will be sold for the Prohibition Convention in Columbus from June 1 to 2 returning by June 2. Similar terms apply for the International Sunday School Convention in Pittsburgh on June 20 to 21 returning by June 2. Reduced rates to St Paul for the National Educational Association meeting July 1 to 7 with return by July 15 or extended to September 30. A health note on hot water and teas as remedies includes a reference to Ayer's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier.
Simon Stiles is critically ill. James B. McKisson from Sandusky visits Brady for a few days. Children’s Day will be observed at Allen’s Chapel on Sabbath June 29. Ice cream festival receipts at the M E church last Saturday evening were 31 dollars. Harry McCracken returns from Tippecanoe to stay through wool season. M E Sunday school plans a missionary concert Sunday evening June 29. The two year old son of J Rankin was seriously poisoned Saturday, treated with an emetic, now past danger.
M.S. Wolff & Co offers the largest assortment of stylish men’s youths and children suits. Large purchases from top manufacturers allow better value with cassimeres chevriots and worsteds from $5 to $7.50 and boys’ dress suits from $3 to $15. Call to examine these goods.
A department store showcases new goods in plain, stripes and plaids in new colors and weaves. It features French combination suits patterns and rich band effects with a line of colors across different styles.
Cambridge Ohio June 14 1890 list of uncalled letters at the post office with instructions to callers to say they are advertised. Names include Mrs Eliza Anderson Chas Cain Miss Bertie Ford Robi Forsythe C W Hall Miss Blanche Hartong Mollie A Harding Lida V Kelsey Mrs Margaret Leage Albert Lewis W R Osbourne Lewis and Ross Mrs Anny Inie D Raby Miss Veley Sedgfren John Steward Mrs Amelia Simpson G N Yarnell J B Taylor P M
Notice records two 1890 weddings. First, June 7 at the bride’s parents home in Lincoln Nebraska with Miss Lute Clark of Cambridge Ohio and Mr Halleck C Young officiated by Rev W H Mc Farland. Second, June 14 at the officiating minister Rev W A McFarland in Cambridge Ohio for David Landman and Laura Allender.
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