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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1888
Page
2
The Democratic Congressional convention for this district is called to meet at Bellaire on Tuesday July 10. Locusts spread damage in the northwest. General Sheridan shows improvement and may regain health. Emperor Frederick died of cancer, reported as lung paralysis. An Indiana man buried his wife and remarried a day later with the same minister officiating.
The Ohio State Journal cites Spurgeon's return to the Baptist fold after a union compromise in England. The preacher did not leave over liberalism but because the church grew too liberal for him. It notes little difference between the Baptist union and the conservative American Unitarian body apart from baptismal ceremony.
The Republican National Convention opens at 12 30 in the afternoon with Thurs ton Nebraska named temporary chairman. Contested delegations from Virginia Maryland DC and other areas will keep the credentials committee busy. Morris M Estee of California chosen permanent chairman amid enthusiasm. Sherman leads in speculation with Depew and Foraker gaining attention. No nomination expected before Thursday or Friday.
The Times Recorder notes totals from multiple conventions. In 1876 Cincinnati nine candidates, seven ballots: Blaine rising from 285 to 351. Bristow 113 to 21. Hayes 61 to 384. others scattered. Chicago 1830 six candidates first ballot Grant 304, Blaine 284, Sherman 93. 36th ballot Garfield 399, Grant 306, Blaine 41. 1884 Chicago four ballots: Blaine 334 then 41 for others. Arthur 278, Edmunds 93, Logan 63, Sherman 30.
The German emperor Frederick died last Friday and his son William II becomes ruler. Frederick was beloved and his death brings universal sorrow. William II is seen as liberal yet firm, likely to guard dignity and warn against being imposed upon. Bismarck may continue as adviser.
All eyes turn to Chicago as Republicans brace for a pivotal National Convention. factional tensions threaten a split ticket with potential compromises amid favored candidates Sherman Blaine and Foraker discussed. platform likely to emphasize protection.
The board releases state wide figures on wheat oats timothy and corn. It notes unusually low temperatures slowed growth despite good moisture and rainfall. Wheat shows only a two point advance since May 1 with uneven stands and weak plants. oats timothy and rye are generally short or weak. corn is backward from heavy rains and soil compaction. Hog cholera appears in the northwest. reports also record strong lamb and pig crops and widespread use of fertilizers on corn potatoes and oats.
July 3 and 4 special sale by the Cleveland and Marietta Railway marketing round trip tickets from all stations to any point on the line at one fare for the round trip. Tickets valid for return travel July 4 5 and 7.
Mrs A W Thomas visits Thornville as S of V hosts a Saturday festival. Chicago excursionists attend events. Hartley & Sons plan 15 000 fruit cans. Peach and strawberry shipments rise. Douglas and Clary lead growers. QC band gets new Norfolk sack coat uniforms by Thornberry & McBurney. Gas street lighting proposed with July 4 display. Eminent speakers, parade, band tournament, baseball, and fireworks planned for a townwide event inviting all.
The J M Mosley post G AR hosts a grand Fourth of July picnic at Oakwood Grove near South Olive Ohio with athletic events, dancing, fire works, and a GAR camp fire. Excursion tickets and special trains offered from South Olive to nearby cities.
Visiting relatives from Midway and Galligher fill town homes while East Ohio Conference attendees travel in. Wm Rainey and wife return home after a family visit. A Baptist sermon prevails at Londonderry preacher Jev W M Marshal. An ice cream festival and a July normal at Rock Hill school promise community benefit.
The report notes extremely warm weather in Claysville. Emma Burris spent Sunday at home. Dan Stout lost a valuable horse to lung fever recently. Jacob Endley from Byesville visits J R Wycoff family. Agness McCall from New Concord visits John Burris and family. Emma and Calystlc Wycoff spend Friday with Robert Campbell's family in Hartford area. Dr M F Deeren from Macksburg travels through town to visit friends. Children’s Day was observed at the ME church with notable decorations and a commendable program led by superintendent J J Neland who has proven capable in his role.
Center Township reports CL Scott at home Sunday and Madison Scott at Blue Bell Saturday night. Mrs Lena Ables remains in critical condition. Charley Williams building a new barn on his lot. Strong spring demand for young cattle. no wool sold yet. fat sheep fetch $3.25 to $4 per hundredweight. Many will attend the Normal at Washington this summer. Thursday's heavy storm brought hail in places. Allen's church hosted a strawberry festival Saturday evening with proceeds of five dollars. Washington folks picnicked in Stewart's woods. music by the Washington Kid Band.
In a June 18 1888 appeal Vineland residents are urged to vote against saloons. The Woman’s Christian Temperance Union endorses the mayor and council’s local option, urging a boycott of saloon influence to protect homes and children.
Warm weather promises a fair wheat crop in the Antrim vicinity. Henry McCracken took in hogs and cattle last Thursday. Children’s Day was observed at the UP church last Sabbath. Preparations are under way to celebrate the 4th of July. Moses Stockdale is building a bridge near Pleasant Valley schoolhouse. Perry Savers and Sam Harper work as carpenters in Cambridge. Fred McBride closed a two month term of school at No 12 Londonderry on Friday.
Isaac McMullen has a well drilled this week. McConnell Clark plans to move into his new house Tuesday. The Mount Hermon UP church discusses an upcoming festival. Lyman Snoots and Charlie Stewart of New Concord visited last week. Mr and Mrs Will McCon ehay D R Wallace Miss Maud Miller and others from Kimbolton attended Children’s Day at Hopewell. An ice cream festival at the ME church is set for next Saturday evening with all invited and entertained. Children’s Day was observed last Sabbath with a full house, birds, flowers, singing and recitations. Mrs Jobo Clark presided at the organ.
Court report notes: Williams versus Brill found for plaintiff for $25 and sale order with costs to plaintiff. Miles versus Miles divorce granted with $300 alimony. Harding versus Harding alimony set at $250 due in 30 days with interest. Ohio versus Denny motion for new trial sustained. exceptions. Special venue list issued for Thomas Grubbs case. jury verdict for defendant in coal mine injury suit at local mines.
A Meadsville, Pennsylvania miller reports a sequence of twin births in his household. His cow bore twin calves a bull and a heifer a Sunday later his wife gave birth to twins a boy and a girl and the next day the house cat produced a litter of twelve kittens six oams and six Marias Exchange.
Mr Carl Schurz in Germany studies Bismarck for a Forum piece while Senator Edmunds writes on The Political Situation and Senator Wade Hampton prepares an article on Cleve lands administration effect on North South unity. High demand prompted Forum to reprint early numbers from its New York publishing house.
Dr. B F Harper arrives from New Concord to join the University of Pennsylvania's Assyriology expedition to Babylonia. He sails June 23 for London and Paris to study at the British Museum and the Louvre, then heads to Beirut or Aleppo to link with other members. The mission, lasting two to four years, aims to excavate sites in Assyria and Babylon with scientific, philological, and archaeological goals, with materials returned to Penn.
A remedy claims to lift low spirits and improve appetite without stimulants. It promises to purify blood, stimulate liver and kidneys, restore vitality, and renew health, offered at 50 cents a bottle at Wall & Co's drug store.
An advertisement extols blood purifiers with Swift's Specific as a spring tonic. It cites testimonials from Wm A Siebold and others about boils, appetite, digestion, and weight gain, and notes a free mail Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases. A printer’s joke excerpt follows.
The Baltimore and Ohio announces multiple excursions with cheap round trip fares. Events include Roman Catholic Union in Louisville, Young Peoples Society in Chicago, Fourth of July tours nationwide, Ohio teachers in Sandusky, Democratic Clubs in Baltimore, Gettysburg Reunion, Soldiers Home dedication in Sandusky, National Educational Association in San Francisco, and the Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Columbus.
A veteran comedian recounts relief from years of back pain after using Butte-Tine and internal Butte-Fine, credits Santa Able for throat issues, urges vocalists and speakers to try the preparations. A Boulder druggist endorses the remedies and notes strong local sales. A separate anecdote describes a misaddressed postal card causing a humorous mix up.
Santa Abie soothes and heals throat and lung memories poisoned by disease. It prevents night sweats and chest tightness, cures coughs, croup, asthma, colds, bronchitis, pneumonia, whooping cough and other throat and lung troubles. California Cat A Cure is described as unmatched for nasal catarrh. Sold and guaranteed by druggists at $1 per package, three for $25.
AKentucky swine breeder ranks salt as the top preventive for cholera and the best promoter of digestion. He salts all animals in watertight troughs, keeps a constant salt supply, feeds charcoal with salt for closely penned swine, and occasionally gives ashes under all conditions.
Antique advertisement promoting Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as cures for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions. Guaranty of satisfaction with no refund. Price 25 cents per box. C L Wall & Co selling agent.
Vintage ad line traces Castoria’s use from infancy to motherhood. Recounts how the product was trusted for babies and children, with a nod to its long running presence in family health routines.
A colloquial exchange recalls a farmer’s odd mishap involving swallowing a potato bug and attempting to poison it with parrus greens to kill the pest, highlighting stubborn life inside and a humorous rural predicament.
An advertisement promotes The Original Abietine Ointment as the absolute cure for old sores burns wounds chapped hands and all skin eruptions. It claims to positively cure all kinds of piles and notes two ounce tin boxes sold by Cambridge druggists at 25 cents per box or 30 cents by mail dated feb23 '88 tf.
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