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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1889
Page
2
The Dayton Democratic Committee met last week and decided not to change the time. the State Convention will be held August 26 and 27 with 789 delegates. Also notes on Mormon missions, a yellow fever scare in Brooklyn, and political commentary on Governor Foreaker’s renomination and local figures.
A Rhode Island referendum shows a margin of more than 28 000 in favor of repealing the prohibition law as a nationwide swing toward temperance backlashes continues after Pennsylvania defeat. The piece frames this as another tidal wave of shifting public opinion against prohibition.
The Ohio Supreme Court last week struck down the preferred creditor method, ruling that if a debtor makes a preference together with filing a deed of assignment, the action is invalid. The decision aims to place all creditors on equal footing, alongside a local option law upholding township measures.
Last Friday paralysis struck Simon Cameron of Pennsylvania and Mrs. Hayes wife of ex president Hayes of this state. Both linger near death with scant hope of recovery. Cameron aged, stroke not unexpected. Mrs. Hayes younger and previously healthy. At 6 30 Tuesday evening she peacefully expired.
The piece notes Governor Foraker may be renominated despite weak popular support in Ohio. Indications early in the week favor his re-nomination if he approves, with friends ready to mobilize at the convention to rally strong backing.
The State Board of Health offers a free distribution pamphlet via the Secretary in Columbus. It stresses keeping children cool during hot months, designating a sleeping room, giving baths before bed, and avoiding medicines without a physician. It warns against unhealthy surroundings from garret to cellar and calls for clean, well aired houses and verified drinking water to prevent sewer gas and contamination.
The Opera Mouse hosted Cambridge High School commencement last Thursday with a decorated stage and a motto about labor. Rev Dr. Milligan opened with prayer as students delivered orations essays debates and a diploma ceremony followed by a reception with friends offering congratulations.
The Scio College commencement drew large attendance and featured five graduates in literature, three in music, and fifteen in commerce. Over 400 students attended, with 200 during closing term. A new building project valued at 12 000 to 15 000 dollars progresses, funded by students and town patrons. The school’s strong music department, notable lectures, and efforts of President Dr George B. Smith underscore Scio’s rising status in southern Ohio and adjacent West Virginia.
The New Concord community observes Muskingum College Commencement Day with a full programme of music prayers and an oration on Christian Education by W K Fulton of Whitney Ohio. The program also features organ and piano solos by local artists and the conferring of degrees followed by an evening concert.
At a Cambridge School Board meeting last week the following teachers were elected for the coming year with monthly salaries listed: Ida M. Ogier 49 Sadie H. Baxter 35 Sadie Parkinson 35 Anna Johnson 45 Anna Turnbaugh 35 Lizzie Wall 40 Sallie McClelland 40 Jennie Weyer 40 Mary Stone 40 Emma McCartney 40 Mattie Allison 50 Mattie McCartney 40 Nannie Stitt 40 Mollie McCartney 85 Jemima Ferguson 40 Eva McCulley 80 J. J. Lee 85 J. L. Orr 80.
July 3 features Green Pace Three Minute Trot 2:25 Pace and mile races with purses ranging from 100 to 250. July 4 offers Green Trot 2:40 Trot 2:25 Pace and a 150 purse running and pacing events. Come on the 3rd or miss the best day.
Ayer's Pills are claimed to cure headaches quickly and cleanse stomach and bowels. The ad asserts the pills work more effectively and comfortably than any other medicine available.
Muskingum county wool trade showed high activity with about 200000 pounds, over a third of the clip, changing hands in ten days. Ruling prices reached 30 and 31 cents per pound, up from 25 and 27 cents last year. A local wool dealer estimates the sales, and a city bank reportedly paid 100000 dollars for wool last week, signaling wide turnover of the county clip.
Washington visitor Simon Braden of Indiana confirms local social ties. Railyard work progresses with PC and O RR upgrades toward Freeport. a new stone culvert is added north of town. Cambridge races are advertised for next week, while harvests show well filled wheat and thick oats. Bonfires of show town activity include Grange performances and a large blast watched by hundreds. D E Patterson hands the post office to Mrs M E Craig and plans to keep trading locally at lower prices.
A family of children suffered scrofula with two deaths before Ayer's Sarsaparilla was used. The remaining children recovered and grew strong again, attributed to timely treatment.
Wool buyers pay 32 and 33 cents for wool this week. A church social is planned at Hopewell the second evening in July with all invited. The Lebanon church festival raised about $60. Mrs Harriet Cullen, over four score, improves slowly. Nancy Crow, in poor health, is very low. A J Hutcheson made a long business trip through Hopewell. D R Wallace attended the Lebanon festival and visited neighbors. W W Stewart left for Franklin College graduation. Hugh and Harrison Addy went to Kansas to see Dr Resin Addy in poor health. Rev J Campbell was returned as Mount Hermen pastor after 20 years.
Harvest is here. Visitors Jas Stanley and A Adams visited C F Stanley last Saturday. Wedding rumors stir. C F Camp attended Unity Hall festival Friday night and reports a good time. Miss Ida Canan of Milnersville visits cousin D F Stanley. Miss M O Miller of Rix Mills stayed with aunt Mrs Aplin. John Mehorter and mother of Philadelphia plan a visit to John McCourt’s family. Neeland’s house gains new chimney and roof after a lightning strike. Children’s Day at Harmony drew a good crowd. Methodist quarterly meeting set for next Saturday and Sabbath at the Presbyterian church. Howard McCullough plans to deliver Our Beacon Light books around July 15.
Frank Archer returns from Scio College amid Children’s Day at the ME church next Sunday. Visitors KenMcConnel of Macksburg and Miss Harris of Macksburg, with Amanda Dilley, are in town. Mrs John Wiley, east Noble county resident, dies of pneumonia. Frank Moorhead dies after chewing green window blind. arsenic in dye. Born June 24 1889 Solomon Moorhead welcomes a daughter, and June 22 1889 John Unclebay welcomes a daughter.
North Salem reports corn damage from squirrels at Wills creek slope. J KE McKim returns from Pennsylvania. Children’s Day set for next Sabbath the 30th at the MP church. John Way the cooper thriving in butter tub and basket business. J P McKee buys a new mowing machine from Jont Wallace agent. M V McKim advocates history of the Johnstown flood. book selling well. Rev J W Martin loses pocketbook with 76 dollars and 500 in notes at the Presbytery. U P Presbytery held at the U P church on the 18th at 10 am with sermon by Rey White followed by dinner. Church business in afternoon. Reys Rease White and McKnight speak on spirituality and its necessity. Large crowd attended.
An editor from Atlanta, Stoney Hersert, writes April 18 1889 praising Swift's Specific for curing rheumatism for years and removing a scrofulous taint. He also credits the tonic with aiding recovery from a severe malaria attack. The note mentions a mailed treatise and Swifts company address. The New Concord baseball club beat Buffalo 6 to 5 in Hartford on Saturday.
$100 reward offered by F. J. Cheney & Co for any case not cured. Claims catarrh is constitutional and cured by internal use. Testimonials available. Sold by druggists for 75 cents. May 30 41.
Dealers report robust Wool trade across markets with high prices boosting confidence in remaining old stocks. Boston prices stay firm while Ohio selections and combing wools are in demand. Montana territory wools and foreign lots show strong buying amid a global rise in Australian and Cape wool prices.
In July's Forum Bishop Potter discusses the scholar's role in American life stressing free, original research over mere college expansion. Senator Morrill surveys political prospects amid Civil Service law, fiscal tightness, and negro questions while Lilly, Romanes, Mivart, Flint, Hinton, and McGee contribute on ethics, teleology, fever theories, social discontent, and future fuel resources. The Forum Publishing Co. 253 Fifth Ave. New York.
The Auditor of State states that when an incorporated village bans liquor sales by ordinance not repealed, those trafficing in violation need not pay the Dow tax. It becomes the village authorities’ duty to enforce the ordinance and address violations locally.
D. M. Hawthorne's Drug Store reports a surge in trade from free trial bottles of Dr King's New Discovery for consumption. The product claims to cure coughs colds asthma bronchitis croup and throat and lung diseases quickly with a free trial bottle and a large bottle priced at $1, each bottle guaranteed.
Excursion tickets are on sale for a round trip on July 3 and 4 with return valid until July 5. Fares start at 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children, applicable across all stations west of Pittsburgh. Inquiries to nearest passenger or ticket agent.
Epoch notes a long lasting recovery marking a life change and credits Electric Bitters as the cause of restored health for kidney liver and stomach issues. The ad claims relief and lists a price of 50 cents and 1 dollar at D M Hawthorne's Drugstore. Ad reads as local promo with generic health claims.
Ogier’s Book Store advertises the county’s cheapest school books plush albums family Bibles hymn books and framed placards plus low prices on stationery school supplies and blank books. The dealer states they must reduce stock in sixty days and will offer great bargains across goods.
On July 3 and 4 the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will sell excursion tickets to and from all stations on the Trans-Ohio Division and Midland railroad routes. Fares are one round trip price, valid for return until July 5. Includes Pittsburgh Washington Pa Cincinnati and points on the Midland line.
A 19th century advertisement promotes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best cure for bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with a money back guarantee If not satisfied money refunded The sales agent listed is D M Hawthorne with price 25 cents per box dated December 6 1888.
The Cambridge Ohio post office lists uncalled letters as of June 1889. Names include Anthony Blackburn James Divine Dowmer Downes Gratton Gunness Gadd Minds Osborn Patterson Swiwgert Waterbury and a package for Mrs W Norris. Callers are advised the items are advertised.
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