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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1887
Page
2
J P Mahaffey and T W Ogier are business managers and editors for Mahaffey and Ogier with offices on Main Street East Court Square. The paper is listed as second class mail matter at Cambridge, Ohio.
Hon James G Blaine and family arrive safely in England. Win dow glass trade shows improvement with factories busy. Andrew Mc Cleary is discussed as a candidate for the Legislature. A non partisan temperance convention is set for Columbus on June 28. The Inter State Commerce Commission will not suspend the long and short haul clause. Coffee market shows a break with indications of price decline.
Eastern market reports indicate wool prices unchanged from last week. The Mormons announce a Salt Lake City convention on June 30 to pursue Utah statehood steps.
The article notes a jury has been obtained in the Jake Sharp case and the trial progresses. It mentions the bribe giver's wealth and the ongoing legal proceedings shaping the case. Sarah Bernhardt returns to Europe after fourteen months in the United States, with profits from her American tour estimated at $500,000. Stock gambling volatile, leaders knocked down and carried out last week, likely to curb the market frenzy.
Editor O'Brien arrives in Ireland amid a great ovation. If he remains undeterred by demonstrations, he may rise to lead as a front rank figure.
War Department transferring 545 rebel flags captured in the late war to the Southern States draws widespread North disapproval and hostility from critics and citizens alike.
In these latter days W. D. Craig of Washington is prominently mentioned in connection with the Republican nomination for Probate Judge. Dora is a lawyer by profession and has many friends.
A wealthy Indiana resident entertained three visitors described as Bible agents who departed with $3,000 in cash after a quick three card monte ruse. The incident frames as a "fallen angels" encounter.
The sinking fund commission drew on several county treasurers to meet July first bond maturities totaling 100000 dollars. Guernsey was called on for 2000 dollars.
The article notes speculators have boosted pork and cotton prices with no real market foundation. It warns the market could collapse as with prior wheat and coffee fluctuations, suggesting only projector interests may suffer while others remain untroubled.
The great balloon that aimed to travel from St. Louis to New York started Friday with favorable conditions but landed near Centralia Illinois the same evening. Pilot Moore sustained an injury and gas supply gave out, ending the flight prematurely.
The Canadian Cabinet will seek a large appropriation to encourage French Canadians living in the United States to return to Canada. The purpose and outcome of this move are not clear from the report.
Lewis Baker Jr and Louise Dittson wed at St. Paul Minnesota last Wednesday. Dittson is the daughter of Commodore Dittson a leading Northwest millionaire. The couple will embark on a European wedding tour after the ceremony.
Citizens of St. Louis seek enforcement of Sunday laws while opponents threaten to appeal to the Courts for relief. The clash centers on moral standards versus individual liberties in the city.
Thousands of mostly foreign workers return to work in Pennsylvania as the coke strike is broken. The mass stoppage created tense times, but the present mood is more hopeful and business prospects improve for the Keystone state.
Speculative markets in Chicago Cincinnati and New York run hot with wild excitement last week as fortunes rise and fall. Transactions reach into the millions while stock gamblers on the edge of ruin meet little public sympathy.
Talk centers on Judge W. S. Ball of Zanesville as a Democratic candidate for Supreme Judge. Supporters in Eastern Ohio expect wide approval and a solid statewide vote, citing his qualifications for the position.
A revolution in the Argentine Republic cost about four hundred lives before being crushed. The agitators were captured and imprisoned as they attempted to oust current government officials and seize control for a rebellious faction. Rebels rarely succeed, though South America might be overlooked without such outbursts.
The Farmers Review notes winter wheat near maturity with no expected change unless hail rust or damage. State averages: Illinois 89, Indiana 91, Kansas steady, Kentucky 98, Michigan 93, Missouri 100, Ohio 68, Wisconsin 93. Spring wheat averages: Wisconsin 63, Iowa 86, Minnesota 86, Nebraska 90.
In the North anger rose among veterans over War Department plans to return captured battle flags to the South. The controversy spread quickly, equaling the intensity seen at Sumpter, and President Cleveland revoked the permit. Officials stated the trophies will remain where they are.
Sensational reports claim African Americans in South Carolina are forming groups to avenge whites in a Ku Klux like fashion. The rumor has sparked excitement and a request for state aid, though no outbreak has occurred.
The Fidelity National Bank of Cincinnati shuts its doors amid involvement in a Chicago wheat deal. Millions of dollars are at stake and many depositors face losses.
Local farmers report steady wheat cutting and strong corn prospects. Edward Smith led a Saturday harvest June 18 while Frame Frame Bros. expand hardware sales. Dr J T Clark funeral honors a wealthy county figure. Dr T L McQuade studies new consumption cures in Indianapolis. Mrs M E Craig’s roof fire causes minor loss. Commencement at Wooster draws visitors. Uncertain wool sales linger at 32 to 33 cents.
New Concord reports a flurry of commencement events with visits from notable figures including Mrs White of Opeka Kansas and Rev A W Lytle of Sterling Valley NY. The town hosts concerts, a Musical Review, toasts at Stormont's hall, and a memorial for Dr Comin, longtime pastor at Rix's Mills.
The apple crop is a failure while wheat harvests are expected this week and clover is good. John H. Bonnell spends the summer at Newark. A new bridge will be built below the dam. At school’s end, Miss Cora Johnson received several valuable presents.
Byesville residents report dull mining work and a busy social scene. Mayor Selby presided all day while townsfolk note weddings, visits, and travel to Cambridge and Washington City. A new engine built by Ed Edmunds for W LE mines shines as a notable local achievement.
Quaker City reports include visiting residents JH Marsh of Columbus and W Lydick at Glen Easton West Virginia. Lingo rests from clerkship at Shawnee. Mrs Geo Wilson ill. Rev A Bartley fills pulpit. A B Hall studies in Danville Indiana. Smith Avenue opened with homes. strawberry season ends with 200 bushels shipped. Quaker City Normal School opens July 11 for six weeks. St Finley offered South Charleston school superintendent post. streets under repair with limestone for Pike street. Prohibition restricts traffic with mixed impact on trade and local excursions to Spencer’s saloon.
Residents and visitors mentioned include H Dilley moving to a new house, Frank Rainie returning from Ann Arbor, and Miss Bertha Yarnell in Zanesville last week. Cambridge and Byesville figures travel, with LePage and Secrest study plans noted. A Presbyterian Children Day was enjoyed and a Union Sabbath school picnic is planned for July 4 in Brown's Grove with seven schools attending.
Mrs Sallie Keepers visited here last week with Mrs Katharine Frasher and son in Wheeling. W A Meredith visited Cambridge friends last Thursday. Mrs Yingling of Newcomerstown is here visiting. Miss Jennie Anderson of Cambridge is visiting. Miss Sarah Brashear bought the Adam Kimball property and will move in. Miss Cora Alender of Midway visits Miss Cora Johnson at Solomon Colley’s.
The June Columbus Circuit Court proceeding involved Parker Handy et al and the Cleveland and Marietta Railroad. Kennedy’s intervening petition was settled for 3000 dollars, and the mortgage foreclosed bonds totaling 1,000,000 were surrendered and are ready for cancellation. Judge Nash’s final report confirms bondholder payments, a 25.50 tie charge exception, and the bondholders committee’s 2500 claim. Nashaski to be relieved as special master commissioner and the report confirmed.
J M Cook chairman Ex. Com proposes a $4.35 rail fare with C M railroad travel from Cambridge to Delaware for delegates and others attending the convention. Depart Cambridge Tuesday at 9 am, credentials to Rev Moore, car fare available to all attendees.
A letter from J. D. Carter of Dyersburg recounts severe rheumatism in 1883 with arms and legs drawn, a Hot Springs treatment, then eight 8. S. S. courses totaling three dozen bottles that cured him. He endorses 8 S S as a blood purifier and root-cause remedy and invites mail-order information from the Swift Specific Co. Atlanta Georgia.
An 19th century advertisement touts a salve that cures cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and claims to cure piles with a money back guarantee. It lists price at 25 cents per box and sale by CO. 1 Wall & Co. February 18 ly.
Inventory and estate listings include J W Robins and W D Matheny inventories, various wills admitted to probate, guardians and executors accounts, administrations granted to WS Daugherty and others, and sale deeds with appraisement approved. Civil cases Ohio versus Alexander Frazier and Miles Dye noted, with religious meeting disturbance certified to Common Pleas Court.
A farmer argues that cutting timothy in bloom wastes hay because thin sap drains from stalks as they cure. He claims sap is life of grass and timothy should stay standing until sap becomes a preserving gum, preserving hay strength.
Do not trust cheap imitations of Dr. King's New Discovery for consumption and colds. Demand the genuine remedy guaranteed to relieve throat lung and chest afflictions. Trial bottles free at C. L. Wall & Co. Drug Store with large bottles priced at $1.
Market reports show butter ten cents and eggs amid local market notes. Residents return and visit, including Dr P R Chapman and Jonas Allhouse at P Cullen's. Reminiscences and health updates feature Grandma Secoy and Miss Maggie Lewry. July Fourth entertainment looms as band members plan an event. Mrs John Clark to sing Friday at Mantua, and Elmer Hutchison ends his Red Brush term Friday. Mrs Stewart sustains injuries from a porch fall, Geo Clark injured harrowing. ME church to reopen July 3 with probationers received and the Lord's Supper administered.
Excursion tickets will be sold at all ticket stations on the Pennsylvania Lines West of Pittsburgh on July 2, 3 and 4. Round trips are at one fare, tickets valid for return until July 5. Adult fares start at twenty five cents and children at fifteen cents.
Uncalled letters advertised at Cambridge post office June 13 1887 include W Clark Allen Clark Alex Clark Christain C Chas Campbell Lillie Dye Early J A Glass Dollie Hamilton Mattie Harteng Maud Hillman B Johnson W L Kean Viva Lorreane Lillie B Long G T Moore Hugh J Mccoy Michael McLaughlin Geo W Miller P W Payne Mrs Robertson Ella Slayman Howard Turner Cephas Vancle K H White Saaie A Wise plus other names and postals V N Allen A E Scott Chapman Coal Co Mr M Simpson Allen K Cornelius J G Vodrick Mary Noble Thos Tunes Nancy Oldham James S Walters Carr Bros O Wigdale W H L HW McIlYarp M
Public notice extols Boschee's German Syrup claiming it cures consumption severe coughs croup asthma pneumonia and lung diseases. Three doses relieve any case and 80 000 dozen bottles were sold last year with no reported failures. Sample bottles at 10 cents regular size 75 cents from druggists nationwide.
Citizens, business leaders, soldiers and fraternal groups invite G A R, K of L, and others of Guernsey County to a festive Fourth of July in Eve sville. Mayor Lloyd Selby and listed sponsors promise a pleasant, profitable visit with a committee including John L Cheser and W L Foraker coordinating the celebration.
Excursion tickets to Deer Park Oakland Mountain Lake Park and other summer resorts in Maryland Pennsylvania the Virginias and North Carolina are on sale at principal stations along the Baltimore and Ohio R R. Tickets are valid for return passage till October 31 and include stopover privileges both ways. 1. & O. ticket agents at minor stations will issue excursion tickets if application is made a few days in advance.
Farmers report corn planting nearing completion last week. J Stiles shipped cattle to Pittsburgh. Wheat cutting activity noted in the area. Children’s Day attendees gathered at Winchester. S Taylor and family visited his parents at Sugar Tree. M Wendell and Misses Nola and Mary Dunlap visited J Dunlap. Midway to Clio mail will be carried by Mr Forest of Center this year. School house entertainment Tuesday evening drew a small crowd.
Lacy Rose of Quaker City spent Sunday at the Johnson House. Miss Grace Shipley of Barmiesville visits Miss Nettie Wirick. Mrs Jones of Claysville, former resident, is visiting here. Geo Lynn, St. Clairsville lawyer, visits his parents nearby. Children’s Day observed last Sunday with Rev M Moses remarks. A missionary concert and recitations followed, Mrs Daisy Brokaw’s class praised for two recitations ending with the Lord’s Prayer.
Medical professionals prescribe Scott's Emulsion of Pure Cod Liver Oil with hypophosphites as a scientifically prepared remedy of two valuable specifics for consumptive and emaciated patients. Take no other.
The B and O railroad offers one fare round trips to all stations on its Trans Ohio division including Pittsburg and to all points on the Columbus Cincinnati Midland line including Cincinnati. Tickets valid July 2 3 and 4 with return until July 5. July 4 celebrations planned in Columbus Mt Vernon Chicago Junction Deshler Zanesville Napanee New Concord Mansfield and other line points. Races at Columbus start July 4.
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