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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1890
Page
2
Reports say a killing frost visited the South causing feared damage. A cold wave swept the Atlantic coast with New York City northward seeing eight inches of snow. In Indiana, a revival of the anti saloon crusade by women holding prayer meetings near establishments is noted.
The Mississippi Supreme Court upheld the lower court ruling in the Kilrain case. Jake faces two months in jail and a $200 fine as prescribed.
Elwin Cowles editor of the Cleveland Leader and noted West newspaper man died Tuesday at age 65 after a period of failing health. He had long been a leading figure in journalism.
J. D. Taylor will confront many contestants for the nomination as the race gathers in the new district. In each county several individuals are named in connection with the contest.
The new Iowa governor Boies was sworn in last week and is already linked to potential Democratic nomination for vice president. His rising profile signals scrutiny of his future national ambitions amid party discussions.
The passage notes President Harrison faces disappointment and restlessness within his party as 1892 nears with no strong approval, even from his own political circle, following one year in office.
Chalkley Leconey, charged with the murder of his niece in Camden New Jersey, is acquitted. The victim had been living with her uncle at his home and was found dead in the kitchen, with crime details previously published.
Ex congressman Taulbee of Kentucky clashed with newspaper correspondent Kincaid in the Capitol. Kincaid drew a revolver and fired, the bullet grazing Taulbee near the eye. Taulbee is expected to recover, with more trouble anticipated.
A Russian count once mingled with Boston society then vanished. He proved a clever fraud swindler, misusing funds tied to Ohio officials Auditor Graham and Treasurer Coleman. Coleman was convicted of embezzlement for about 12,600 dollars amid reports of roughly 63,000. Graham was captured in New York and returned. the law will be severe.
Old soldiers in this area discuss their hopes and doubts about pension legislation. They fear Congress may only feint near the session’s end and not satisfy their appeals, anticipating further agitation if their demand is not addressed ahead of fall campaigning.
Secretary Windom directs a lease for exclusive fur seal harvest on St Paul and St George Islands Alaska to the North American Commercial Co. The plan would yield about 1 million dollars annually from 100000 seals, versus 300000 under the current Alaska Commercial Co lease. The monopoly raises questions about trade inducements and government revenue.
Tensions rise within the Evangelical Association as bishops Esher Bowman and Dubs face internal strife. Charges of immorality and slander spark claims of unfair trials and potential removal. The dispute threatens to divide the German Methodist group across Ohio, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and other states.
In a Missouri town two young men were arrested on arson charges. That night two of their sweethearts slipped into the jail, overpowered the constables, and freed the prisoners before dawn. The tale ends with lovers and law in a tense urban scene.
An eastern journal notes Congo basin drum signals carry news upriver faster than mail. Explorer Hodister finds a chief ready to travel two days after drum notification. Cameroons natives use a more elaborate drum code to transmit varied information across distances.
The article notes New York’s anger at Chicago securing the World’s Fair location and argues this urban rivalry harms Ohio and the nation. It praises Chicago’s potential while urging unity, stressing centrality for the country and the need to welcome foreign visitors.
The town records various small items: school closures and teachers, health notes on James Inglish, public sale planned by Oscar Hughes on March 6, residents visiting Washington and Cambridge for business, a social gathering at Mr Sanborn’s, a six month school term closed by W. K. Booth, Mattie Bonnell to teach in Kansas this summer, two former Cincinnati medical students returning home, and a list of literary society officers led by Charley Stockdale with Miss Doll Stockdale secretary and others.
Wet weather stops work at stone quarries while residents make short trips and seek work in nearby cities. Maggie Sutton travels to Zanesville for spring, Mrs. Elmer Parry returns from Cleveland visit, and John Aduddle relatives visit from the West. Addison Strong failed to find work in Newark. Alex Barton and wife visit Mrs. Elizabeth Allen in Brady. Rev. Pringle from Mt. Pleasant conducts impassioned Presbyterian services drawing crowds, church records grow with twelve notes added and many seek light.
Pt Pleasant residents saw eggs at 12c and butter at 15c. J W Trott traveled to Cambridge last week. Samuel Shepler visited friends last Sabbath. Rev Piggott led a protracted meeting in progress. James Spaid went to Washington last week. Miss Grace Willis returned home to Hartford last week. Stephen Secrest and family moved to McConnelsville last Monday. Young folks attended the West Point literary society last Wednesday night.
The note offers girls a discreet method to drop a tedious suitor by presenting a paper with eleven cipher marks and guiding him to interpret them. It suggests a coded message and ends with a humorous remark about marrying him if he ignores the hint. The text presents playful social advice from Ix.
Fashionable ladies prefer fans made to order while trusting Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup and Salvation Oil for relief. Both remedies cost 25 cents, with Salvation Oil touted as painless and certain.
An old exchange pines for a universal editor who can read write and argue politics yet be religious funny scientific and historical at will. The ideal candidate should please all speak well of others and live on wind while earning more than enemies and a good opening is made in the grave jar.
Court entries show Speyer Bros. vs W 38 Archer default for 250.35 plus costs. Several settled with costs. Laughlin divorce abates costs paid. Dennis O'Brien verdict for 47551 and costs. Various petitions dismissed or appealed. Alimony awards include 450 to McCoy and 500 to Perkins with custody. Ohio cases include forfeiture, recognizances and terms.
Mrs Young 80 on sick list. John Smith repairs store room for spring trade. Thomas Kirk Otsego paid 3.65 for hogs last week. Charlie Ratliff suffers la grippe. George McFee to move to Mary A. Wardens farm April first. Miss Mary Hammond to teach Hopewell summer term. James and Mrs Bell at funeral of M Luther Campbell Cambridge. Child of William Howell died last week from whooping cough buried Hopewell cemetery. Howard Stewart builds a new dwelling. Samuel McFee carpentry. Henry Seigfried stone work. Benjamin Kenworthy hopes to return from Steubenville soon. Rev C E White admits Wm Young and wife to Northfield U P church. Mr Young confined with lung trouble.
A Dover Reporter correspondent explains solar days variations due to elliptical orbit and axial tilt. It discusses mean solar time, sun dial versus clock, and how railroad needs led to adopting the Hour-Belt System with four standard meridians and time zones: Eastern Central Mountain and Pacific.
In Belford Ohio two girls rejected two future U S Presidents over property concerns. The tuitor Hays faced parental opposition for alleged lack of ability to guide their daughters and Garfield drew objections that his prospects were not bright.
The March North American Review will print two significant essays by former and current House Speakers. Hon. J. B. Reed presents the limitations of the speakership, and Hon. J. G Carlisle offers a counterpoint on the same theme.
Standard Oil ships 1000 barrels from the Cadiz oil field this week with a full pipeline and tank cars at the Glass Works switch. Cadiz oil commands a 25 percent premium, is valued higher than Lima field, and two new wells are under development. Local operators anticipate profits as the spring season opens and opportunities rise.
A tale explains the term gerrymandering named after Elbridge Gerry from a turn of phrase about meandering districts. The piece also warns against dosing infants with Jandmum and promotes Dr. Bull's Baby Syrup as harmless, priced at 25 cents.
A straightforward method says to pass a clean hot water dipped knife through meat and inspect its odor. Tainted meat emits a noticeable odor while cooking. Good meat remains elastic to the touch. Wet and flabby meat should be discarded and should not turn velvety after two days in a cool place, remaining dry on the surface and firm to touch.
A ten year old girl, scarlet fever as a child left weakened bones and hip abscesses. After doctors failed, her guardian reports full recovery and restored appetite on an 8.8.8 treatment. The note cites a Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed free from Atlanta, Ga.
Happy Hoosiers praise Electric Bitters for kidney and liver trouble with testimonials from Wm Timmons postmaster John Leslie and J W Gardner all in Tdaville Indiana. 50c a bottle at D M Hawthorne's drug store. Lumber and millwork offers from Geo W Woodruff Dyson Guernsey county Ohio.
The article extols Washington as the capital and a center of beauty and history. It lauds the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for its through lines from New York, Philadelphia, and Baltimore to western cities, its vestibuled express trains, and luxurious sleeping cars. It notes recent improvements under B&O management and invites purchase of through tickets at major offices.
The salve claims to treat cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with a money back guarantee if not satisfied at 25 cents a box. Also promotes lumber from The Pt Pleasant planing mill with timber orders by G. W. Woodruff Dyson Ohio.
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