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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1887
Page
2
The Cambridge Herald notes lawmakers in Maine receive 150 dollars per session regardless of duration. February public debt fell by 14 366 772 dollars while discussion includes Senator Sherman’s trip south for the presidential race and local building projects in Dayton.
Charles J. Peterson founder of Peterson's Ladies Magazine died suddenly at his Philadelphia home on Saturday at age 60. The item notes unrest in the Knights of Labor camp with anticipated clashes and a Grand Master unable to quell the discord.
A remark notes the absence of Republican officials in Delaware and argues the state plays a minor constitutional role as a small satellite.
Legislature grants pensions to Tennessee Confederate soldiers who lost both limbs in service. Rev Henry Ward Beecher paralysed last Friday and feared dying. he died Tuesday. Beecher was a leading preacher credited with bringing many to the fold.
Rumors spread that a major religious tabernacle is planned in Chicago for evangelists Mooly and Sankey with an estimated cost of 250000 dollars. Supporters express hopeful confidence as fundraising begins.
N.T. Oliver of Senecaville is listed among prominent Republicans seeking the Probate Judge nomination. He is described as qualified for the position.
A critic questions tobacco as an important industry and urges a strong response. The piece notes $180,000,000 was spent on luxury last year and closes with a blunt remark about smoking.
After a heated convention Saturday George W. Shaw won the Republican nomination for mayor of Zanesville. He is described as a smart man and a capable politician.
In Illinois a telegraph operator on the O. & M. road took church time with orders in his pocket. Trains continued until opposite signals met, then halted. No fatalities. Sunday School teachings were lost in the wreck.
Ohio pensioner Joseph M. Gambler says he is fully restored from disability through prayer and asks the pension commissioner to note his status as healed. He states his belief in Jesus Christ and requests acknowledgment opposite his name.
An extra session of the West Virginia legislature is set for the third Wednesday in April. The session could select a U S Senator as contentious politics persist and key bills elude passage.
The Legislature split on presidential choices with Cleveland winning 40 of 57 Democratic votes and Sherman 36 of 90 Republican votes. Foraker Hawley and Blaine trailed, with Thurman possibly backed if New York offers Hill. For Governor, Foraker led Republican support near unity while Democrats dispersed among about a dozen contenders.
Reports from the winter wheat belt indicate the crop is emerging from winter in better shape than last year though still at risk from storms and bad weather. Twenty three Illinois counties report good wheat. thirteen Indiana counties and Michigan Wisconsin also favorable. Missouri spring plowing has begun. Kansas reports no change in the trend.
Prohibitionists in Cambridge township and corporation met Monday evening and nominated candidates for Spring elections. Township slate includes Trustees Wm Mason, Assessors James McNutt James Tignor David Walters Samuel Boswell Clerk T. M. McFarland Treasurer A. F. Hubert Constables J C Vance Henry Boyer. Corporation slate lists Clerk T M McFarland Treasurer A F Hubert Council Ward A E R McCollum B W A Lovejoy C A C Parker D B Fleming Assessors Ward A J A Burns worth B R J Campbell Daniel Broom 10 Daniel Patterson Cemetery Trustee John Selders.
Weather remains harsh for wheat fields as farmers report early plowing and spring preparations. Local trades include butter prices at twenty cents, a millinery store opening, and several property moves. Schools close for two weeks, and auctions set for personal property sales as residents plan spring activity.
Hart ford town reports Ross Sigler buying the Baker property and M S Spaid purchasing the Sigler property. J W Robins died March 4 and was buried March 7 at 2 PM. Samuel Trott rents Kate Secrest’s property to establish a home. Reasoner and White buy G W Brown’s Senecaville store and consider moving it to Cumberland. Local street chatter mentions new houses planned by George Joy W H Spaid and Isaac Lafollett. A mule incident ends with Jim missing after a runaway mule but the animal returns home safely.
Ed Stranathan of Kansas and other visitors share time with local families in town. Captain Thomas will visit midweek evenings. The ME church protracted service ends with several new members. Frank Campbell to depart for Kansas while the literary society plans an entertainment on March 25 the night of school closing.
Local items report Mrs Vicars on sick list and farmers plowing for mellow ground. Miss Jennie Hutchison visits from Loveland and plans Pittsburgh trip. John Stewart suffers a brain concussion after a hay mow incident. Drs Brown and Hobson perform a brain surgery for relief. A classroom history recitation contrasts Democratic and Republican party principles with Prohibition party replies, reflecting political tensions among students and adults.
The W L E Coal Co loads 50 flats per day while John Hutton sells property to John Patterson, engineer of W S EK Coal Co. Rumor hints at a marriage for Joseph Spaid with Washington’s fair sex, and well wishes for his future.
The miners and operators of Guernsey County petition Governor Foraker to reappoint Capt. Morris as Mine Inspector for the district. A similar petition was filed by many in the county.
A humorous observation notes candidates for town office possess unusual keenness of vision in the season, claiming they can see people and events that are barely discernible at other times. The quote ends with a wry aside about life.
Sugar sells for five cents as modest business activity continues. Mrs Hannah is ill. Roland Parker and family plan a Tuesday departure to Kansas. Rev. M Moses opened meetings at Allens on March 2. School closes in two weeks with an exam and a literary program. A A Johnson of Zanesville is summoned to his father in law DD Pordyce whose condition is grave. Orville Duffey and wife from Cambridge visit Reuben Pedrick. Stewart Bonnell store enjoys thriving business with WC Scott vowing loyalty.
Claysville AE Wyecoff of Buffalo and NE Galloway of Columbus were in town. Bob Russell and wife of Concord visited Wm Browns. Wm Campbell plans to farm in Kansas this week. Miss Maggie White finished a term at College Hill. Tobacco crops sold east of town at four to five dollars per hundred. Mr Stanley of Birmingham will carry mails for four years. Mr Dellison to continue running his back. A debate favored tariff for labor and pride over shame for the U S. Claysville Literary Society thriving with box social planned. turnout was large but nine young ladies and two girls brought boxes for the event.
Clio notes a string of local events including school closings at Armstrongs, a forthcoming wedding, and a small rural market with prices on eggs butter feathers and dried peaches. Frankie Linn is recovering from pneumonic fever while E Forbes plans to move to a farm near Love City. Other items include ill health resignations and a child’s sudden death, with Bennett family news and a school closing celebration at Baird’s school with music and guests from Antrim.
Local notes report Miss Alice Taylor suffering from a carbuncle on the hand and J A Daniels planning to move to Cambridge to oversee Col Taylor's far t interests. Various updates include teachers exam at Kimbolton, improvements in JW McCurley, school closings in Jefferson township, and an indignation meeting at Antrim urging recognition of local rights.
New Concord notes indicate Spring term begins March 29 while Dr Paul improves yet cannot be around. The Enterprise moves to Jacob Herdman store building and a canning establishment may locate here soon. Andrew L White and Lizzie Cook wed. revival meetings continue. religious awakening grows. a YWCA convention is urged.
The Cleveland Leader notes upcoming coal road construction in Ohio aimed at serving Cleveland. It cites consolidation of the Valley and the Cleveland & Marietta, work on bridges and tunnels at Liberty Hill, and a planned seven mile link between Canal Dover and Valley Junction. A line from Newcomerstown to Zanesville may follow, unlocking coal fields in Muskingum County.
In Dawson Georgia on December 7 1886 Mrs E C Kenpricx reports nine years of catarrh nine years worst form. She tried a noted eye ear and throat specialist and many patent medicines with no relief. Six months ago she began S S S with little hope and now feels comparatively well. She has recommended it to friends.
A letter from Waco Texas dated October 16 1556 describes full recovery from a blood poison after using two bottles of Swift Specific Company medicine. The writer Tom employee of Cameron Castle Story praises the product and mentions a free mailed treatise on blood and skin diseases from the Atlanta Georgia address.
A proverb from a western paper urges prompt payment to support the press. It claims timely payments keep printers content, improve writing, and color public life with better news. a reminder to post this advice where all can see it.
The piece touts Boschee's German Syrup as a cure for coughs and lung troubles, claiming it heals the cause and avoids dry coughs. It warns that a thriving local paper signals a town’s thrift and enterprise, while a neglected paper deterred outsiders from locating there.
W. D. Hoyt & Co. of Rome Georgia reports two years of strong sales for Dr King s New Discovery Electric Bitters and Bucklen s Amnia Salve claiming many cures in consumption cases with few bottles. Guaranteed and sold by C L Wall & Co Cambridge Ohio.
A three week rat hunt around Hilliard Ohio concluded last Thursday with an elegant supper. The surrounding countryside was scoured for rodents and 14 180 tails were counted indicating a 2000 tail margin for the winning side.
Cambridge residents claim Dr. King's New Discovery cured friends thought incurable with consumption. The remedy is said to heal throat and lung diseases, coughs, colds, asthma and bronchitis. Trial bottles are free at C. L. Wall Co.'s drug store, with large bottles priced at $1.
The advertisement promotes Day's Horse Powder as the preferred remedy for all diseases of horses and aid for cattle, priced at 25 cents. It also touts Dr Bull's Baby Syrup for immediate relief to sick babies and Dr Bull's Baltimore Pills as long lasting and effective, while Drexel's Bell Cologne is claimed to be superior.
A new daily train on the Trans Ohio B&O route runs from Wheeling to Chicago except Mondays with a sleeping car. It departs Wheeling at 2 25 PM passing through Barnesville Cambridge Zanesville Columbus Newark Mt. Vernon Mansfield Shelby Junction Sandusky Tiffin Fostoria Defiance and arrives Chicago at 5 30 PM. The service targets travelers to Chicago and beyond.
The advertisement proclaims a salve curing skin ailments with a money back guarantee and a 25 cent price per box. It also notes Wim L Scott of Evie Pa as a congressman and claims he is the largest individual coal worker, employing 10,000 miners.
Physicians praise Scott's Emulsion for cod liver oil with hypophosphites boosting remedial power. It is noted as marvellous for consumption serofitis chronic coughs and wasting diseases. A separate line mentions Gen McPherson statue in McPherson Square Washington costing 28000 dollars and weighing 7000 pounds.
The State Superintendent notes there are 20 083 schools currently, an increase of 426 over the previous year. The count reflects expansion in educational facilities across the state.
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