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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1883
Page
2
An estimate links the Russian Jewish persecution to 100000 families living in poverty and $80000000 in destroyed property. The Kentucky Internal Revenue tax on whiskey is highlighted, noting 1879 to 1882 tax data showing 22312510 gallons taxed and 62657210 gallons left in bond.
The estimate assumes immigration in 1883 matches 1882 and 1881, projecting not less than 250000 German farmers and mechanics and over 50000000 dollars in German money to the United States.
The amended law sets quail hunting limits to November only and extends wild turkey season from November 1 to January 15. It also covers grouse pheasant and teal from September 11 to December 31, ducks from September 1 to March 31, and woodcock from July 4 to December 31. It bans snaring birds and disturbing pigeons roosts and makes hunting on lands without owner consent a misdemeanor.
The Indian Bureau outlines erection of new industrial schools in Kansas Nebraska and Indian Territory. Kansas site at Lawrence will house about 300 students similar to Carlisle PA while the Nebraska and Indian Territory schools will each hold about 100 students like Hampton VA. The success of existing schools fuels continued push for expansion.
The county Democratic Central and Executive Committees met in W A Carpenter's office. Carpenter was chosen Chairman and W H Mellyar Secretary. A special committee named delegates to the State Convention: C P B Larcher, T C Davidson, Jas R Patterson, William Smith, and William Wharton. Reported delegates include Geo H Boetcher, W H Mellyar, William Angus, Thomas Smith. Alternates listed. County Convention set for the second Monday of August. Primary dates pending. Carpenter authorized to call them.
An exchange notes the last Legislature amended the law on partition fences. When disputes arise about adjoining enclosed lands, trustees of the township view the fence, assign an equal share for construction or repair, with a one year binding term and notices to interested parties, including non residents via their agent and mailed copys.
The Louisville Courier Journal urges Southern whites to support widespread public education for African Americans as the solution to illiteracy and the perceived political danger. It cites $5,000,000 spent by Northern Methodists on schools and churches in the postwar South, noting 25 colleges and thousands of church buildings, and asks the Southern states to expand common school facilities for blacks.
Population notes report 3 645 dogs in Monroe county this year and 2 823 in 1882. St Johns Day June 24 observed by Barnesville Masonic fraternity. Over 3 000 telephones in Western Pennsylvania Eastern Ohio and West Virginia. Ohio wheat output 215 000 000 bushels in five years, no rival state. Fifteenth Army of the Cumberland reunion to be held in Cincinnati October 24 25. Ohio State Teachers Association to meet at Chautauqua July Fourth week starting July 3. Noble County Teachers Institute to begin August 13 for one week with instructors A Schuyler and L D Brown. Belmont county assessor reports 105 saloons 85 sell distilled liquors 25 malt and vinous. tax $19 000 under Scott law. Jefferson has 88 saloons with 71 in Steubenville. New Philadelphia M E district has 22 appointments under Rev Hingely. 700 additions this season, 92 gathered in under Rev Conkle Coshocton church. Belmont salooners mobilize against revived fines. Bridgeport Martin s Ferry raised $28, Bellaire saloon keepers contributed $10 each.
Wool buyers report scarce early clips and dull demand with eastern buyers cautious. Prices range 28 to 40 cents for various grades, with producers hoping for 35 to 40 cents while buyers hinge on margins. several local buyers report significant purchases at 32 cents and farmers awaiting better terms.
Headquarters in Van Wert Ohio announces the 1883 reunion for July 25 in Columbus during the National Soldiers and Sailors’ Reunion. Low rail fares, central meeting point for companies, rendezvous details to be mailed to known survivors who are urged to attend and rally around the old flag.
On receipt of your address we will make an offer by which you can earn from 3 to 7 dollars in evenings at home. Men, Women, Boys or Girls can do it. H C Wirginson & Co 195 and 197 Fulton Street New York December 28 6m.
The Coshocton Daily Age reports a northern Guernsey county hermit living in a dilapidated cabin. Charles Allenton or Old Allenton is described as a solitary, educated man of about 60, deeply private, with rumor of buried gold and a life marked by tragedy and drift from New York to California.
A weekly space hosts the W C T U message urging self denial to curb intemperance. A later notice covers the National Temperance Society's eighteenth anniversary at Broadway Tabernacle with J N Stearns report on progress, constitutional amendments, publications, finances, and dedications to temperance literature. Dr T L Cuyler eulogizes William E Dodge and Mark Hopkins is elected to the vacant chair.
Mr Mathison of Soren Mathison & Co confirms Parker's Ginger Tonic will be sold as Parker's Tonic. Hiscox & Co notes that the change aims to stop dealers substituting inferior ginger flavored preparations. The formula remains the same and genuine bottles retain the signature.
Section 4057 fixes compensation for school clerks and treasurers with set limits. Township district treasurers receive one percent of funds disbursed. city district treasurers get no disbursement pay. The act repeals section 4056 and takes effect on passage.
If you cannot pay 22 for W H Brearley’s Detroit to the Sea trip leaving June 27 July 1 or July 25 for a 2200 mile White Mountains and Sea Shore tour, send ten 3 cent stamps to W H Brearly of the Detroit Evening News for a 68 page illustrated guide. It details three cheap trips From Detroit across the Sea to Liverpool. for thirty cents, a practical Europe substitute with calm seas and no seasickness. One copy is at the newspaper office for public viewing.
Be temperate and avoid tonic bitters when ill or in low mood, suggesting Dr Kennedy's Favorite Remedy cleanses the system. Claims purifying blood and curing nervous debility and related ills with a bottle costing one dollar, sold by John Downar with Rondout New York founder Dr David Kennedy. June 14-3m
The Pittsburgh Cincinnati and St Louis railway and Pan Handle Route announce cheap excursion tickets for July 2 to 4, valid for return through July 5. Children 5 to 12 pay half rate. Great preparations at key points along the lines, with resorts filled for patriotic picnics and celebrations of the Glorious Fourth.
O p Berkshire Mills Caton Mass April 27 1882 Peter Lawler has been a resident for seventeen years employed fifteen and in all years a good citizen though afflicted with chronic disease, now seemingly in good health Cons O Brown Pres t The wonderful case referred to above will prove valuable to thousands readers in another column Ep
Marriage notices list Nayves Haxrey and Lida Haney both of Quaker City married June 11 1883 by J B Hartley Esq with Alfred Hayes and Miss Lida Haney present. Mrnvenna Alt Williams June 27 1888 wed Clark Rose Esq at his residence M L Mendenhall and Miss Layina Williams both of near Salesville.
Weekly corrected list shows prices for eggs butter chickens and hams along with feeds and Seeds including sorghum honey salt and various grasses and clovers. Also lists rags mixed with paper and other household items.
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