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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1887
Page
2
Foreign investment flows into Mexico surge as postquake market activity rises. Analysts say the tremor disrupted old patterns and spurred new construction, manufacturing, and trade opportunities, signaling a strengthening economy.
The Ohio State Fair at Columbus runs August 29 to September 2 with managers busy on preliminaries and aiming to match or surpass prior exhibitions.
James B. Crosby of Ashville New York died recently and left approximately 200000 to missionary societies under the direction of the Baptist denomination.
A famine prevails in Cilicia Asia Minor with widespread suffering. The region once rich in production and densely populated now faces severe hardship.
Circulation says agents operate statewide backing Congressman Foran for the Democratic nomination for governor. Report suggests Foran would be a strong candidate if he pursues the race.
About 400 Chinese laundry workers in New York stage a wage demonstration, arguing for pay equal to Mexican laborers. American workers express approval of the stance.
The Democratic Executive Committee is asked to fix the time for holding the County Convention and selecting delegates to the State Convention. Inquiries have been made repeatedly regarding when this call will be issued and the date set.
Comptroller of the currency Trenholm declares the economy healthy and asserts no fear of financial panic. He expects the recent speculative market break will yield beneficial results for the country.
Union Pacific reveals a long standing scheme by conductors and brakemen aimed at the company. The operation resembled the Panhandle affair in method and scope, resulting in substantial losses to the railroad.
Pennsylvania liquor dealers oppose the new license law and form a fund to fight it. The piece notes that stricter laws often follow when an aggressor is resisted, potentially increasing burdens in future policy battles.
Jeff Davis writes to a friend in Danville Illinois claiming he did all he could to avert rebellion and censures the government for ordering the return of rebel flags. The message notes a perceived change in the former leader as childish.
Illinois farmers face widespread damage as fly raids strike wheat fields and cut worms devastate corn in the south, while Minnesota reports grasshoppers causing haying disruption. The hardship reflects a grim harvest season for rural communities.
County Commissioner candidates are being considered by Republicans including Joseph Brown S C U Barr John Graves John Gallup J A Johnston of this neighborhood. Other townships will report later as the slate builds.
The treasurer’s annual figures show the college ate 84,000 pounds of fresh meat 8,000 pounds of smoked meats 5,000 pounds of turkeys over 4,090 pounds of chickens nearly 4,000 pounds of fish 32,000 clams 141 gallons of oysters 230 barrels of flour 14,000 pounds of butter 95,000 quarts of milk 25,000 pounds of sugar 30,000 oranges and lemons 19,000 bananas over 1,000 bushels of potatoes and 100,000 buckwheat cakes.
Thomas Johns and William Evans fought eighty rounds in a mill near Aetnaville to settle a long running dispute between families. Both laborers were badly bruised and now in critical condition. Johns won the belt in front of about a hundred spectators.
July 4th event at Oakwood on the C M R R near South Olive features a sham battle between Marietta battery and Salem rifles with Gov Foraker Senator Sherman and other leaders as speakers. Dancing platform for 20 sets and round trip tickets at half price for multiple days. The grounds claim to be Ohio’s premier natural gas lit park.
Muskingum College marks its 50th year with the largest class in its history. The commemoration includes a Baccalaureate by Prof. J A Gray, speeches by Rev J K Martin and Rev D Irons, and diplomas awarded at a grand ceremony attended by trustees alumni and faculty.
The Muskingum College commencement featured diplomas awarded by Rev J P Lytle to Art and BS degree recipients including Mamie Martin Graham Fife Giffen Edenburn Rutherford Meharry Johnson and others. Revnk Irons was announced as the new president with a salary of 1590, and the day closed with a grand Apollo Quartette concert and a strong note for continued Christian education.
The B and O railroad sells round trip tickets good July 2 to 4 for travel on its Trans Ohio Division and the Columbus Cincinnati Midland system with return by July 5. Celebrations are planned in Columbus Mt. Vernon Chicago Junction Deshler Zanesville Napanee New Concord Mansfield and other line points. The First Regiment O N G camps at Washington Ohio and Columbus hosts July 4 races.
Mrs. Mask of Alcorn County Mississippi testifies that after two years with a leg ulcer she was cured by Swift's Specific. She says the ulcer covered her leg from knee to foot, she suffered chills, and two bottles of the medicine ended the ailment. She and her husband spread the word about the remedy.
Letter from M. W. Surrenery of Jesus Georgia reports severe dyspepsia with impoverished blood and weight loss. After a course of S S S he regained health, appetite, digestion, and gained about forty pounds. Includes offer of free treatise from The Surry Sprcreie Co. Atlanta Drawer 3.
Quaker City sees heightened agitation with visitors Mrs Emily Douglas in Canton and Mrs Marie Kimble giving elocutionary entertainments. White's Mastodon show set for July 1. Local changes include street repairs, a new restaurant, and gas well activity near well No 2 with plans to bore another to extend gas flow. Deaths in Rev Taylor family. glass house ending season.
Excursion tickets to Deer Park Oakland Mountain Lake Park and other Maryland and nearby summer resorts are on sale at principal stations along the Baltimore and Ohio R R. Tickets are valid for return passage until October 11 and include stop over privileges both ways. Minor station events may offer excursion tickets with advance notice.
Local items report George Atherton returning from Streator Illinois and Miss Clara Miller visiting Caldwell relatives. Rev Peregoy of Cumberland to preach July 9. The W FM Society meets next Friday at Mrs Lee’s. A mule incident at Shaft No 2 left a horse with tongue injuries and valued at 150 dollars.
Brick Pomeroy announces a large illustrated monthly titled Advance Thought. The non political magazine will feature descriptive articles and reader correspondence. One year subscriptions cost one dollar. two copies cost two dollars. Agents are sought nationwide.
A promotional notice extols the beauty of nature and health while asserting Green's August Flower cures disorder and disease. It claims 75 percent of ailments stem from dyspepsia and liver issues and promises relief after three doses. The ad targets general readers seeking wellbeing and includes a price hint of small bottles. Continuous phrasing imitates 19th century advertising style.
The undersigned business men of Cambridge agree to close their places of business on Monday July 4 1887 to observe the Nation's birthday. Names include Boyce Forsythe Rankin Gormley McKinney Bennett McKim Green Hornbrook Raymond & Co Anderson Hirschberg Sareher Steele Herring Moss Madison Cook Buchanan Loper Duffey Keepers Broom Lisse Young Troette Moore Atkins Burgess Co Bord Co Boetcher Williams Thalheimer Kohne Salmon & Ewart Hyatt Hubert Craig Mellyar Veitch McCollum McGill Bryant Star Clothing House and more with several local firms listed.
The community notes Davis is down with rheumatism while Children’s Day drew strong turnout last Sabbath. Wheat is cut and corn shows promise as hay crops loom. George Woodruff moves his saw mill to Jasper Stevens’ place and Mark Shriver is bitten by a Jasper Stevens dog. JW Barton buys into the Mathews coal mine south of town. Miss Belle Millhone of Byesville teaches music to several local girls. HD White closes school term with exams and an entertainment headlined by the Happy Six of Claysville, sparking some local grumbles over dancing.
Residents in Cambridge report several friends deemed incurable by physicians have recovered from consumption using Dr King’s New Discovery. The remedy claims to cure coughs colds asthma and bronchitis. Trial bottles free at L Wall Co drug store large bottles 51.
A busy social note recalls a Birmingham picnic attended by many residents. Bonnell rents the Jenkins House and plans to move soon. Miss Hattie Parkinson of Antrim stayed with KE May Scott on Friday. J P Mahaffey of Cambridge called on friends Friday evening. Mrs Stout and her son Frank of Middletown visited Saturday and Sunday. Mrs Etta Ervin, after days with friends here, returned to Cambridge Saturday.
The passage states that hypophosphites are prescribed by doctors not as a secret remedy but as a scientifically prepared preparation of two valuable specifics, deemed unequalled for consumptive and emaciated patients. It emphasizes reliance on legitimate medical preparation rather than other remedies.
The list shows letters remaining uncalled for at Cambridge post office. Names include Miss Annie Barnett Miss Vant Hunt John Phillis Miss Annie Sigman Mr Chas Schultize Mr Thomas Shepard Mr Thomas Timms Postal cards list several addressees and initials.
Excursion tickets go on sale at all ticket stations on July 2 3 and 4 good for return until July 5 at a single round trip fare. Adult fares start at 25 cents and child fares at 15 cents.
Rev W H McFarland officiates the June 27 1887 ceremony uniting W A Campbell of Elmira West Virginia and Miss Samantha Sidel of Cambridge in marriage.
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