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Newspaper

Cambridge Herald

Location

Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1885

Page

3

Cambridge Herald March 5 1885 local notes and notices

Snowy Tuesday reflections and town updates with births deaths relocations auctions and business changes. Muskigum College term end March 12 Norwich citizen Robert Buchanan died West Wheeling Avenue skating rink new proprietor J Boyd Co moved to Cosgrave building Cam bridge dairy and carpet notices school board meetings smallpox reports and local commerce updates across Belmont and Harrison counties.

J. D. Taylor Muskigum College Robert Buchanan Norwich John Boyd & Co Cosgrave Belmont County Samuel Morrison Barnet Moore Muskingum Court Jno. Mehaffy Bellaire Ohio Board of Pharmacy Zanesville J. A. Troette McCulley Harry Moore Wheeling Avenue

Personalities Share News From Cambridge Area

W C Orr of Columbus spent Sunday here, with many locals traveling for business and family visits. Several Cambridge residents plan or have attended Washington inauguration events, visiting relatives in nearby towns and returning with updates on careers and homes.

W. C. Orr Columbus

Local News Briefs From Washington Area and Nearby Towns

Snow depths reach eight inches with several sleighing parties from Cambridge mentioned. McCracken and Griffith sell corn at 54 cents at the station. Lore City coal shaft project announced by Jas A Tyson & Co. Creamery plans discussed locally. Mrs HM McKisson visits in Oil City. Butter 16 cents eggs 20 cents apples 50 cents per bushel. Fat sheep bought at $4.00 per hundred weight. Local church services and school closings noted. Noah McMullen estate appraised. Guernsey Times staff addition due to editor’s inauguration. Local schools closed Friday with large attendance and usual treats.

HM McKisson Oil City Penn M. E. Church Cambridge Jas A Tyson & Co Lore City McCracken & Griffith Thompson Senecaville R F Craigs Roy Donalson The Presbyterian Church Cadiz Wyscarver Bob Robinson Lizzie Nettie Knox Mantua Rev. Mahaffy Noah McMullen RS Frame S Wallace A M Baxter E Sproat Guernsey Times

Ancient Supreme Court docket from September term 1814

Justice Turner preserves a well kept court docket listing regular jurors Barney Dewit Walter White John Kennon William Henderson William Laugh Joseph Robinson Isaac Stiers John Johnston Samuel Jackson and talismen William Dement Conrad Beymer John Delong for sixteen cases. Names of Clark Jeatty Ogiers Johnstons Williams and Sarchets appear on the document.

Justice Turner Supreme Court Barney Dewit Walter White John Kennon William Henderson William Laugh Joseph Robinson Isaac Stiers John Johnston Samuel Jackson William Dement Conrad Beymer John Delong Clarks Jeattys Ogiers Johnstons Williams and Sarchets

Hotels Change Hands In City Over Last Year

Over the past year five principal hotels have changed ownership. Eagle to Gill, Arcade to Mrs. Bracken and Weaver, Park to Joseph Morton, Lofland House to William Wilkin, Brown House Bracken Howard to Mrs. Wiers.

Eagle Hering W. S. Gill Arcade J. E Bracken William Weaver Park J. B. Smith Joseph Morton Lofland House W. H.C. Hanna William Wilkin Brown House Bracken & Howard Wiers

Madame Fry's Concert For G A R Post At M E Church

Madame Fry's concert company will perform next Monday evening at the M E church for the benefit of the G A R Post. The troupe comes highly recommended by the press and is expected to delight listeners and repay all who attend.

Madame Fry M. E G. A. R. Post

Mrs. Margaret Draper Dies in Columbus Visit

Mrs. Margaret Draper of Cumberland, step mother of Dr. Draper, died in Columbus where she had been visiting relatives. Her remains were brought home and interred in Cumberland. She was aged above 70. Her death mourned by a large circle of friends.

Margaret Draper Dr. Draper Cumberland Columbus

Board restricts access to certificate test seekers

The Board of School Examiners issues an edict closing doors to visitors not seeking to take the test, due to numerous attempts to assist applicants for certificates.

Board of School Examiners

Compromise in Bastardy Case in Westland Township

Mary E. Barnett vs W C While before B F Dollison the bastardy case ends with a $300 compromise. Defendant to bond $400 ensuring child will not be a township charge. Bond posted. The Cincinnati Enquirer lists W A Fleming as a prominent man, with a feared portrait triggering sharp commentary.

Mary E. Barnett W. C B. F. Dollison Westland Township Cincinnati Enquirer W. A. Fleming

County to vote on Childrens Home project details

Voters will decide in the Spring election on building a Childrens Home. The plan caps land and building costs at 25 000 dollars and follows a cottage layout.

Ohio fruit grower reports orchard damage and crop outlook

J. A. Johnson, a leading Ohio fruit grower, states his examination shows peach trees killed while other fruits may reach at least a half crop. This assessment covers his orchards and suggests uneven yields across fruit types.

J. A. Johnson Ohio

Kidney disease ravages horses in Noble county

A sensational report from Noble county warns that many horses are dying from a kidney first disease. The illness attacks the kidneys and soon leads to the animal's death.

Noble County

Travel rush crowds B. & O. eastbound trains this weekend

Trains eastward bound on Saturday Sunday Monday and Tuesday were crowded to capacity with sections run to accommodate passengers.

Uhrichsville Woman Sells Coffee To Attend Skating Rink

A Uhrichsville woman bought a pound of coffee on credit and sold it for fifteen cents to raise money for a trip to a skating rink.

Uhrichsville

Straw Stack Tragedy Kills Four Cattle on Clark Farm

A straw stack collapsed on A. J. Clark’s farm Saturday night burying several fine thoroughbred cattle. Four horses died and others were injured in the accident.

A. J. Clark

Frazier's Root Bitters Marketed as Medicine

Frazier's Root Bitters are advertised as a medicinal tonic not a dram shop beverage. It claims to act on the liver and kidneys, promote bowel regularity, and cleanse the blood. Sold by druggists for $1.00. FRAZIER MEDICINE CO., Cleveland, Ohio.

Iran Brown Chemical CO Baltimore Frazier Medicine CO Prap’s Cleveland Ohio

J M Barr Ends Six Months School Term Today

J M Barr closes his six months term of school today marking the end of March. Wm B Gilkinson suffered frostbite on his feet during the recent cold snap. S W Wartman headed to Wellington Kansas last Tuesday. JE Barr and Frank Blair sold their steam thresher recently. WI T Vansickle recovers from lung fever. Mr and Mrs William Clark of Coshocton county visited SS Anker over the weekend. BR Bell’s horse was badly injured by a rough shod horse. A 10 pound Republican boarder lived at Joseph E Barr’s. Potatoes freeze both in cellar and outside. Benjamin K Bell hosted a social for Mr and Mrs Benjamin Kenworthy. John Brown of Hopewell looked over lumber for a new store room. Peter and Jackson Geese left for Cowley county Kansas. Hopewell cornet band loses two members.

J M Barr B Gilkinson S W Wartman Wellington Kansas JE Barr Frank Blair Vansickle William Clark Coshocton Anker Simon Taylor Galigher O F Miller Dr. Wells Cambridge BR Bell Joseph E Barr Benjamin K Bell Benjamin Kenworthy John Brown Hopewell Peter and Jackson Cowley County Hopewell Cornet Band

Probate Court notes and guardian appointments

Sixth account of Rudolph Heidelbach guardian filed and continued for hearing. Inventory of Rebecca Mackey estate filed and placed on record. Hugh McCreary appointed guardian for John L Mary R and McCreary heirs Martha. Oscar L Grimsley adjudged imbecile. S L Grimsley named as guardian. Final account of Lawson Scott executor Mary Brumley filed for settlement. D C Kennon authorized to elect widow to Isaac Bernhard will. Alias sale of John Savier real estate. sale confirmed and deed issued. Marriage licenses issued to Mallernee Lewis, Hall Bond, Erskine Fleming.

Rudolph Heidelbach Rebecca Mackey John Calhoun Hugh McCreary John L. Mary R Robert C James H. McCreary Martha McCreary Oscar L. Grimsley S.L. Grimsley Lawson Scott Mary Brumley D. C

Commissioner's March Session Adopts Road Viewers and Claims

The March session lists viewers for D Burt et al petition to establish a county road in Jackson township: William Stranathan, William Clark, Geo W Brown. For Armstrong road in Cambridge Centre Jefferson townships: William H Clark, Joseph W Brown, John Kester. Sheep claims approved: Thomas K Bond 80 dollars, Robert Dawson 7.50, William Gorley 8.25.

Burt Jackson Township William Stranathan William Clark Geo.w.brown Mr. Armstrong Cambridge Centre Jefferson Townships Wm. H. Clark Joseph W. Brown John Kester

Town Council Accepts Resignation and Adjourns Meeting

The Town Council met Monday evening and accepted the resignation of R. J. Campbell. The committee to confer with the Masons regarding the Town Hall purchase was discharged. No action taken on that matter. Mayor reported $9.50 in fines and licenses. bills approved for $286.75. Meeting adjourned until next Tuesday night.

R. J. Campbell

Cambridge Choral Society to stage Ruth Cantata next week

The Cambridge Choral Society plans the Cantata Ruth for Thursday night next week. Promises strong solos duets and choruses and is expected to provide top quality entertainment for Cambridge audiences.

Cambridge Choral Society Cambridge

Sunday School Teachers Enthusiastic Over Weekly Study

The teachers of the M. E. Sunday school are enthusiastic about the weekly meeting held every Wednesday evening after the Prayer service to study the Sunday school lesson.

M. E. Sunday School

Washington citizen Thos Gardiner dies after brief illness

Thos Gardiner of Washington who had earlier lived in Belmont county died on Tuesday after a brief illness. He had resided in Washington for about three to four years.

Thos. Gardiner Washington Belmont County

Indiana preacher to be admitted to regular ministry

Rev. Wm. Brown of Indiana, visiting relatives, preached at the M E church Sunday evening. He will soon be admitted to one of the conferences as a regular minister.

Wm. Brown Indiana M. E

Westland Township Resident James McCort Dies

James McCort, aged and respected Westland township resident, died last Thursday from neuralgia of the stomach. He was the father of Thomas McCort of this neighborhood.

James McCort Westland Township Thomas McCort

A Scuffle on West Wheeling Avenue Causes Excitement

The team of Frank Collison and the Claysville Hackman created excitement on West Wheeling Avenue Tuesday by running off. No injuries or damage reported.

Frank Collison Claysville West Wheeling Avenue

Man Injures Thumb While Chopping Wood Near Town

A resident named Hixenbaugh living a few miles north of town accidentally severed a thumb while chopping wood on Tuesday. Dr. Moore treated the wound at once.

Hixenbaugh

Mishler's Herb Bitters Endorsed By Users In New York

Upward and onward is the motto of Mishler's Herb Bitters as a remedy for liver and kidney ailments and stomach and bowel derangements. Bryne Stamford of Troupsburgh Steuben County NY reports that testimonies praise its benefit and reliability.

Mishler Bryne Stamford Troupsburgh Steuben County N. Y

Community Notes From Birmingham And District

Miss Mary Kimball and Misi Pine Grove friends visit, Clara Ferguson of Washington spends days in town. No 2 Washington school taught by J E Smith closed Feb 6, Ridge school closed due to sickness. Protracted meeting at the Ridge amid snow. J F Carlisle returns from California for his father’s funeral. W M Mallony and Miss Mary Lewis wed in Washington township last Thursday by Rev Joseph Hastings.

Birmingham Mary Kimball Misi Pine Grove Clara Ferguson Washington Washington Town J E Smith Ridge A H Neal J F Carlisle California W M Mallony Mary Lewis Washington Township Joseph Hastings

Something for the Baby Awaits Relief for Crying Infant

An advice note warns that crying babies distress households and suggests Parker's Tonic as a remedy. It claims a single teaspoonful will calm the child and bring rest, offered at druggists for 50 cents. The notice is dated march 5 with a one month display.

Parker

Local short notes from Senecaville area

Merchants adopt cash system. Some local boys work in coal mines in West Virginia. R H Deal of Dexter visited his son J H Deal. Rev Wells of MP church preached at M E church last Sabbath. Senecaville troupe entertained at Burt's Hall Saturday night. AP Stiers paused with friends en route to Eureka Kansas. Roy McBroom concluded a series of meetings at Adventist church last Saturday. Visiting: Miss Mary Gooders near Senecaville at F H Winniker’s, Mrs Fred Kessler at her father’s near Sarahsville.

W Va R H Deal Dexter J H Deal Rev Wells Senecaville Burt's Hall AP Stiers Eureka Kas Roy McBroom Adventist Church Mary Gooders H Winniker Fred Kessler Sarahsville

Our Present Blessing and Dr Bigelow's Positive Cure

A historical ad promotes health as a blessing and touts Dr. Bigelow's Positive cure for lung ailments. It claims severe illness can be removed and offers a 50 cent price with trial bottles free, advertised by J. R. Downar.

Winchster notes stormy March and local doings

March arrives like a lion with mumps raging and icy homes. Many sheep perish this winter and farmers move stock to Tuscarawas county to feed. Local social news includes visits from Cambridge and Columbus, a minstrel show, a large farm sale, a fox hunt misfortune, a discovered mineral vein, and horse losses tied to Civil War era recollections.

Joseph Rhinhart T O Hughes Mt. Vernon Ohio Geo Vaughn Cambridge Montgomery Bros Harvey Hixson Tev J. W Martin Independence Jefferson Township F Lenfesty J C Steele Tuscarawas County Alice Burson KR W Carlisle Columbus Ida Johnson Lizzie Anderson Pine Grove Happy Bob Robinson Gan W C Scott Armstrong Bros Sugar Tree School Lida McKahan Crawford Hope Sayier F. M. Montgomery John Titus Cadiz Cyrus Linn’s Kirby Smith Wesley Yeo

A New Boil Cure Sold by Druggists

A discovery offering a universal salve claimed to cure boils burns sores cuts flesh wounds sore nipples corns chapped lips and hands pimples and blotches. Priced at 50 cents, sold by druggists. Frazer Medicine Co. prop.

Ly Frazier Medicine CO Prop's

Local notes and real estate moves from Gibson's era

Sol Yakey and wife visit D A Frame's. Rey N B Stewart ends meeting at Bridgeville. March comes in like a lion. W Bevard buys Dawson farm 80 acres for 2400 dollars. Geo Grimes buys 300 acres in Tennessee. Mrs DA Frame stays at Linton with a sick father. Eli Miller sells to Esq Luccock and aims for Tennessee. James Berry returns from Athens Asylum improved. North Salem post office to change proprietors this spring. Political jabs about winners and protests. Thirty two tickets sold at Kimbolton for western parts. Ben Johnson to start Tuesday. S W Mercer’s Bridgeville store burns. insured for 3000. James Williams's house and store burn. no insurance. Double birthday party for Mrs Ley and Mrs Angus at Wm Angus’s.

Sol Yakey Gibson’s D. A. Frame S. Rey Stewart Bridgeville W Bevard Dawson Geo Grimes Tennessee DA Frame Linton Eli Miller Esq Luccock James Berry Athens Asylum North Salem Cleveland Kimbolton West Porter Mitchell Alice Smith Geo Wilson Jas Wilson Milton Duffey Sem Warden Samuel Carothers Isaiah Temple Knowls Clark Ben Johnson S W Mercer James William Williams Charles Ley Wheeling Township Angus Ley

Dr Jones Red Clover Tonic Ad Promises Quick Cure

In days of biliousness the tonic offers a never failing aid for liver distress skin yellowing and various ailments. It claims efficacy for dyspepsia costiveness ague malaria and kidney and blood diseases with prompt action and speedy cure priced at 50 cents from J R Downar.

J. O. Steinheiser Lancaster Co

Lore City Local Notes and Community Happenings

Lore City reports John W Cale in the South seeking stock. School closes Wednesday with a big treat and examination. MrMA Richey to move his portable saw mill to his father’s farm. Moss bedridden with mumps for three weeks. Rev Roy Dollison returns from revival at Linton. Doyle and Rose sell corn at 55 cents a bushel and feed to locals. Mr Taylor of Salesville seen nearby. Dory reputedly fast on foot. Mr Robertson plans to leave in days. Rev Gruber ends a three week ME church revival with new members. Depot deteriorates. Mr Griffith of Washington ships corn and hay locally and sold a car of corn in one day. Rumor James Wells plans return to sucrnsey in the West. possible limb amputation. A coal shaft to be built with Wheeling capital. Tyson to operate steam saw and grist mill. Success wishes.

Lore City John W Cale Mrma Richey US Moss Roy Dollison Linton Doyle & Rose Mr Taylor Salesville Dory Robertson Willie Gruber Griffith Washington James Wells West

Cure for Piles Remedy Ad Promotes Quick Relief

An 1885 ad promotes Dr. Bosanko's Pile remedy from The Dr. Bosanko Medicine Co in Piqua Ohio. It claims to absorb tumors and stop itching for blind, bleeding or itching piles. Price 50 cents. sold by John R Downar. June 22 1885.

E. J. Cheney & CO Toledo Ohio J. R. Downar Cambridge

Hartford Moves and Local Notices Around Town

Jno Thompson moved to Hartford. Born Feb 25 a son to Alba Law. Mrs Shipley suffers rheumatism. Chas Lepage and Jno Campbell went to Hartford to work. Mrs Yarnell and daughter Bertha ill last week. Hale off duty two weeks due to illness. Dramatic troupe went to Byesville for an entertainment Saturday evening. Mrs Mary Thompson visited Washington with daughter Mrs Robert Craig. Glass blowing exhibitions five nights in Trouseman store room. Mrs Margaret Amstead broke her arm Sunday. Thomas Bryan left for Michigan to seek a home site. Charles Corbet of Hartford dislocated his shoulder skating here. Thomas Hilliard plans California visit to a brother. A skating rink opened here Wednesday. Boys and young men townwide walk lame. News of death of Jas Torrence formerly of this place. Eph Dilley skated three hours Wednesday night and injured ribs, now stopped skating.

Jno Thompson Hartford Alba Lawhead Shipley Chas Lepage Jno Campbell M Yarnell Bertha Hale Byesville Mary Thompson Washington Robert Craig Trouseman’s Margaret Amstead Thomas Bryan Michigan Charles Corbet Thomas Hilliard California Jas Torrence Dakota Eph Dilley Eph

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