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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1888
Page
2
The piece surveys a lively national campaign with tariff as a key issue, predicts political maneuvering in Cleveland and Congress, notes intense heat harming livestock, floods in Mexico, and reflects on Republican divisions, Chicago convention fever, and a broad contemplation of fate, duty, and social resilience.
Bishop Spaulding argues that wealth and population growth mislead from a core aim of government. He warns that true society must rest on morality and virtue, with good governance fostering lifestyles and work that promote wisdom, rather than pursuing rapid expansion that erodes family, religion, and education.
The article notes rising Chinese numbers on the Pacific coast since anti Chinese laws, with many emigrants crossing to British Columbia and then surreptitiously into the United States. It urges enforcement of the law requiring identification papers, and Federal marshals’ authority to demand them to prevent policy infringement.
The Commercial Gazette reports discoveries that electric light poles become highly charged during heavy rain and may shock anyone in contact. It notes a Brooklyn case where an electric railway car incident left a woman permanently disabled, urging caution and suggesting travel on such roads remains unsafe and lightning storms will not make poles popular refuges.
The Chicago convention completed its work in seven days with a protection platform. Benjamin Harrison of Indiana won the presidential nomination on the eighth ballot amid a fierce fight, while Levi P Morton of New York secured the vice presidency on a broad ballot and was chosen unanimously.
Cumberland residents visit Caldwell and nearby towns while Dr Frank James and others stay with friends. Families hosting guests include Misses Frazier Conner and Chambers. The GAR Post plans a camp gathering in the school yard Wednesday. The Crazy Tea by Presbyterian church ladies drew a crowded house with music and supper, raising $50.
Antrim reports school closures and term endings at Grape Vine and Kansas. Repairs and re roofing ongoing for William Tannehill. Visitors include Mrs Boyd of Fairview Mrs Bell near town and Mr Stevenson with wife of Cambridge. Lizzie Lawrence ends two month term. Rev Harford and wife visit near town. Crab Orchard school house hosts band and Friday night exhibition. Kansas school led by Effie Dugan ends Friday with entertainment and ice cream. July 4 posters announce grand time with military drill by uniformed ladies day fireworks basket picnic and speakers J W Campbell N H Barber S A Dickson and others. Excellent music by Antrim band. Everyone urged to attend.
D E Morris closed his school at No 4 June 9 with a grand treat and appreciation to all. John Stephens opened in Stephens store room a first class grocery and restaurant and silversmith shop. A grand dramatic entertainment at Gardner's ball Fairview on Saturday night June 30 for MP church benefit. Children’s Day at MP church Sabbath evening observed with large contribution. July 4 preparations rise as the nation’s birthday. Hot dry weather hurts crops. corn safe but oats and hay down 25 percent. Profs E Morris and J C Hartley advance in the Normal school. July 23 starts a promising session.
Center Township reports blackberry planting, clover and hay cutting, and oats near harvest. Wool at 25 cents a pound. Wm Eagleson still ill. Thomas Forsythe of Kimbolton visited. A few rains forecast to boost oats. Rumor of L. Jmack and Braden marriage. Wheat to be shocked in ten days. Annie Luzadder to attend a Washington normal this summer. John Boyd of Washington visited Center, Saturday. Hay shortage noted due to late spring and dry weather.
Notes from the week include John Becket losing a valuable horse, Miss Nettie Matson confined with injuries, GC Hammond visiting Norwich, and D F Stanley’s odd claim about killing a dead snake. Entertainment drew youth to Christian Hill school, Unity Hall hosted a lawn fete, and M E church Communion Day saw Rich Hill participants.
Brady. Wheat and clover harvest near. Owing to protracted breath the oats crop will be affected. Mrs Wesley Brown has a relapse and is dangerously ill. Samuel Thomas and wife of Love City visited here early this week. Mr and Mrs Edward Spence of Senecaville spent part of last week with relatives in Brady. Charley McCracken attended District Conference at Hannibal last week and received license to preach. Net receipts of the strawberry festival at the ME church on the evening of the 16th inst were between 25 and 30 dollars.
Robert Thompson by Joseph Iddings et al had motion for a new trial overruled with exceptions. Thomas Grubbs v B O R R verdict for defendant and judgment on verdict. Wm Callentine v Wm Stillions summons set aside and new summons ordered. Sarah A McCoy v John F McCoy defendant restrained from interfering with children. A G Eagleson v J D Knout motion and demurrer sustained with exceptions. Doudna Co v Wm Jenkins demurrer to petition sustained with exceptions.
Miss Lyda Stewart and Miss Georgie Gibson visited area residents. Calbert farm sold for 1200 dollars last Saturday. S A Gibson of Canal Dover and Miss Minnie Ross noted visiting. Wheat harvest underway with good yields. North Salem U P Sabbath school class committed 2.57 verses. Rev T P Patterson preached last Sabbath and will preach at Clear Park next Sabbath and at Salem in the evening.
Indian Camp lists Charlie Ankrum and Emma Andrews on the sick list. Miss Lizzie McMunn visits Mc Connell Clark's. ME church preaching next Sabbath at 2 30 pm. Luccock in Hopewell Monday eyeing wool but not buying. Lebanon festival last Thursday netted sixty one dollars. Wm Neily sold his span of majesty parties in Zanesville for 275 dollars. Communion services for this quarter at Kimbolton next Saturday and Sabbath. Wm Mathews narrowly escaped drowning after a creek-related pipe fall. Band provided music for the MBE church ice cream supper, a social and financial success with a 20.50 dollar gain.
Arrivals of new wool grow as season advances with Texas prices weak but quality good. Boston sales total 2,704,300 pounds, while Philadelphia reports dull demand and light receipts. London sales remain buoyant with firm wool prices, especially merinos and cross-breds. Ohio and Pennsylvania see cautious buying amid high country prices and uncertain demand.
The piece urges compassion for the elderly who stay in their homes and avoid burdening others. It condemns both caretakers who mistreat aging parents and elders who surrender dignity, reminding readers that all will age and deserve gentleness and patience rather than bitterness.
Dr W P Harrison of Nashville Tenn writes May 2 1888 that Swift's Specific is an excellent remedy for all impurities of the blood He claims a shielded shoulder from rheumatism after timely use and says the medicine offers constitutional relief by eradicating the seeds of disease from the system.
A three year case from Wilkes county Georgia reports Jerry Hradley a colored man with a cancerous facial sore near the eye cured by Swift's Specific. The writer T C Mcleanon declares personal knowledge of the cure and cites the Swift Specific Co. address in Atlanta.
A reader summary describes the 1883 adoption of standard time by U S railroads and explains the 60 75 90 105 degree meridians used as belts for Atlantic Eastern Central Mountain and Western time. It notes the one hour difference between belts and how noon differs across regions.
Excursion tickets will be sold between all ticket stations on the Pennsylvania lines west of Pittsburgh on July 3 and 4. Return good until July 7 inclusive at one fare for the round trip. No excursion tickets sold to adults under 50 cents nor to children under 15 cents.
Santa Abie soothes and heals the membranes of the throat and lungs. It prevents night sweats and chest tightness, cures coughs, croup, asthma, colds, bronchitis, pneumonia, whooping cough and all throat and lung troubles. No other medicine is so successful for nasal catarrh. Sold and guaranteed by druggists at per package. Three for $2.50.
Byesville hosts a grand Fourth of July event with GAR and citizen participation, Reading of the Declaration, GAR parade, RofP, LOO BF, led by the Byesville Silver Cornet Band, athletic events, sack and wheelbarrow races, and a sunset festival. Excursion tickets go on sale July 3 and 4 with round trips returning July 4, 6, or 7 at one fare.
Feelings of low spirits pain or headaches fade with Electric Bitters. Aimed to purify blood start liver and kidney action and renew vitality. Only 50 cents a bottle at Wall & Co's drug store.
Under Noble Post GAA auspices a July Fourth celebration will feature addresses by Ohio’s eloquent speakers horse racing athletic events fireworks and old time amusements at the Fair Grounds Refreshments will be available Rev DW Spinkle will lecture Is months in Anderson ville on July 3 The & M Ry offers round trip tickets from all stations for July 6 and 4 with return validity through July 4 5 6 and 7
The Cleveland and Marietta Ry will sell round trip tickets from all stations to any point on its line at one fare for the round trip on July 3 and 4. Tickets are valid for return passage July 4, 5, 6 and 7.
Bucklen Arnica Salve touted as best for cuts bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions with money back guarantee if not satisfied priced 25 cents per box offered by CLL Wall & Co. A broom factory is to be added to Zanesville industries with local expansion plans.
Gro F Fonpa of Boulder Colorado reports relief from long standing kidney trouble after using Butte-Tine internally and praises Sama Able for throat complaints. He notes strong sales and endorses Butte-Tine to vocalists and public speakers, claiming it helps muscular rheumatism and supports a thriving druggist business.
Listings announce round trip and excursion ticket sales for July including Young Peoples Society events in Chicago, national conventions in Baltimore and San Francisco, Gethseburg Reunion, and Grand Army of the Republic in Columbus. Rates include one fare round trip, with limited stopovers and extended return limits via B and O routes.
The Grand Army of the Republic post invites all to a July 4 celebration at a scenic site with athletic sports, games, dancing, fireworks, a campfire, and a GAR gathering. Refreshments available or patrons may bring baskets. Cleveland and Marietta Ry will offer excursion fares. Special trains from South Olive to Cambridge and Marietta depart at 10 per Homo time.
An ad promotes Original Abietine Ointment as a universal cure for old sores burns wounds and skin eruptions. It claims to cure all kinds of piles. Available at Cambridge druggists for 25 cents per box or 80 cents by mail. February 25.
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