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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1889
Page
2
In the first week of Harrison's presidency, the inaugural address draws favorable comment from many factions. Reports mention widespread earthquake shocks across Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware with no notable damage. Pacific Coast leaders express bitterness over lacking cabinet posts in the new administration.
A Chicago dispatch reports the celebrated evangelists Moody and Sankey will again join forces to conduct a religious revival in Chicago soon, renewing their famed ministry in the city.
The Reading Patron, among the nation’s largest institutions of its kind, shut down last week. It employed about 2,500 workers and paid out over a million dollars in wages annually.
The Secretary's report shows 457 prisoners paroled from the Ohio penitentiary with 32 returned for violating parole and 28 failing to report.
Hon R W Townshend principal Democrat and five term representative of the 18th Illinois district died in Washington on Sunday from pneumonia. He was highly regarded for his counsel and popular leadership.
The Supreme Court of West Virginia refused to grant mandamus for Goff, leaving Wilson in possession of the Governor's office pending legislative resolution of the contest.
Robert Garrett of Baltimore and Ohio railroad notoriety and a party of friends passed through this State last week en route to the City of Mexico. Garrett seeks improvement of health, which is reported now greatly improved.
Officials estimate the U S population at 64,000,000 with a monthly growth of 100,000 excluding immigration. Last year immigration added 518,000, and at this rate the 1890 census in July should show about 67,000,000.
The Cincinnati Commercial Gazette counsels men with steady jobs not to abandon them for Washington political opportunities. It calls politics a risky, unsatisfying field and uses a proverb about a real meal versus empty promises to warn against chasing shadows.
An exchange comments on envy and the unequal gifts of fortune. It argues inequality is often exaggerated and that wealth status do not guarantee happiness. It notes many millionaires enjoy less fulfillment than workers, while some nobles endure a heritage of misery.
President Harrigan requires all office seekers to obtain Congressional endorsement, with specifics for post offices. In Republican districts the local Representative is consulted, in Democratic districts the Republican Senator advises. National state offices rely on the Republican congressional delegation, else the President decides. home rule for territories favored. Many will be disappointed.
An Atlanta Constitution view argues the Democratic party cannot win the White House in 1892 even with the South plus New York and New Jersey. It notes the Electoral College at 401 and projects 417 with four new states, then suggests holding the South solid and Virginia and West Virginia to mount a revival.
A political speculation piece discusses Democrats needing New Jersey and Connecticut with a narrow New York margin, plus another state to reach 209 electoral votes. It cites patronage as a weakness, predicts party disintegration under new Republican leadership, and frames tariff reform as the key issue shaping the forthcoming presidential race. It notes internal revenue and tariff debates dividing Democrats while Republicans push protectionist aims.
Question to a mother yields many replies praising Dr Bull's Baby Syrup for relief and better condition. The ad warns that costiveness leads to constipation and dyspepsia, recommending Laxa dor as timely remedy to restore normal function. Price is 25 cents.
Local items report a literary society gathering, prayer meetings, and residents moving or returning to nearby towns. Farmers begin spring plowing while housing plots attract buyers, and several meetings occur at Bridgeville with David Martin performing. Community notices cover deaths of John McConnel Duff and John Mathers, church affiliations, and a court hearing upcoming regarding a dog killed sheep case.
A cited tonic claims to break a cycle of bad blood and dyspepsia by using a thorough and persistent course of Ayer's Sarsaparilla to restore the system.
Antrim announces school closures and upcoming work as residents report March weather and moving plans. CC Inglish closed Blooming stove school last Friday. John Moorehead contracts CCP church building for summer. George Anderson and Bill Mayd plan to move to Chicago around April first. The ME cemetery burial of an infant from John Dean near Birmingham occurred Wednesday. A Grape Vine singing school will host a concert at the Presbyterian church Friday night. MShipley trades a 100 acre farm near London Derry for John Mc Cleary's 47 acre farm, with cash difference.
The March issue showcases the Magazine of American History with rare illustrations and a leading article on Historic Homes and Landmarks around the Battery and Bowling Green in New York City. It reviews Dutch and English governors, Washington’s house site, early New York aristocratic homes, and previews the City Hotel site with notable clarity.
Mrs Caroline Morrison visits friends. John Campbell of Biedler Ohio spends Sunday in town. Samuel Wellington plans a Spring move to Summerfield. Henry Thompson began a tour through Illinois last Tuesday. Rev Wheatlake leads a meeting at the Free Methodist church. Otho Disney returns home briefly with a traveling theatrical troupe. Mrs Joseph Hamilton has been ill but improving. No Sweeney of Mt Ephram will move into the John Morrison property this Spring.
The article recounts a Sabbath farewell service for a Presbyterian church built in 1857, with Rev. Dr Milligan Judge E W Mathews and S J McMahon delivering addresses. Mary A Stone shares a retrospective of memories from baptisms weddings funerals and union meetings, praising past deacons and pastors and noting the church's emotional impact.
Bucklens Arnica Salve touted as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. Sold by D M Hawthorne with price 25 cents per box and dated December 6 1886.
Local application cannot reach diseased ear parts. Deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube lining caused by catarrh. Restoring tube function cures deafness. nine of ten cases due to catarrh. Hall's Catarrh Cure offered with a $100 cure guarantee for stubborn cases. Send for free circulars. sold by druggists for 75 cents.
Pearley Cowgill is sick of some brain trouble. Charley St Clair clerking for Lindsey Bros. Willis Elder visiting friends in Cambridge this week. Treasurer J F Rannele of Caldwell visited relatives here last week. JC McGlashan and wife returned from Caldwell. Black Diamond railroad surveyors passed through last week. Conner Bros shipping apples. M Kusnler holding communion in Caldwell Presbyterian church. T G McCorde visited grandson Cosgrove in Cambridge. Samuel Hathaway returned from Pennsylvania. AC Keyser bought a livery stable in Jasper City. wife to follow in two weeks. Jesse Jordan of Louisville visited his parents here last week. Stevens plans return to Anthony, Kansas. Jerome Curtis left for New York via Washington to view inauguration. Mrs DC Hancher and two sons visited W B Gulick’s family in Freedom. Mrs Joshua Crozier attended funeral of Miss Alvira Owings in Zanesville. Postmaster Wm Howell seeks a new job as successor to W B Danford. Danford to locate April 1 for his profession. J R Stewart accepted agency for American Bookmark for Spencer and Brookfield scenaries. J L Blackstone for Harrison county. William Forsythe for Washington county, Pa. Dr Chambers and wife of Chandlersville with Dr I Chambers of Newton, Kansas, J M St Clair and wife of Muskingum county, and W B Galick and wife dined with FL St Clair and wife.
Mose Collison buys half interest in JR Wycoff meat market. Miss Sedora Stone visits Cambridge and Winchester friends. Mrs Dr Aplin and Miss Sarah McBride ill but improving. John M St Clair to move to Mitchell Henderson’s farm. Mrs Richard Falk dies last Sabbath and buried Zion cemetery. Mrs Wall gravely ill at daughter’s home. Mrs Peter Smock and Mrs Matilda Cooper nearing end. Emma Cussick and Sherman visit aunt Mrs Tillie Cooper. Westland township Central Committeeman to summon Republicans for township ticket nomination next Saturday at one.
Texas writer recalls measles attacking his lungs leading to consumption. After five years of decline he used Swift's Specific and improved, claiming complete recovery after a dozen bottles. A second note from Wils & Co. in Waco cites a woman regaining health after four large bottles of 333 for debility tied to a female-specific illness.
Three years ago I was forced to leave my home due to blood poison and sickness. Hot Springs doctors and mercury failed. Following advice, I took S88 S and am now well and back at work. Jasper Nocurt, Liberty, Tenn., July 18, 1888. Swift's Specific claims to be a vegetable cure for blood poison and similar diseases.
Friedman Bros. toured east for spring goods while John Hall recovers and resumes street presence. Cambridge visitors stopped at Dr Ringer’s as LS KReasoner exits business. April 1 prep begins as people move. A song service was held at MP church last Sunday night. John Hall and wife greet a son. Joseph Collins and wife welcome a daughter. James Waller moves to his father’s farm, town laments. Mrs Thomas White of Cambridge visits ill sister Mrs Rogers, unable to travel home. County commissioners praised for a new bridge. requests for creek-bank road work. Homer Witten bought George M Patchen from Solomon Hutton. praised by horse breeders.
A county attorney from Clay County Texas and D I Wilcoxson of Horse Care Kentucky testify to cures from Electric Bitters. They credit the remedy with saving lives in malaria and aiding kidney liver and stomach disorders. Price 50c and 1.00 at D M Hawthorne's.
Reverend W L Wells of Muskingum Conference to preach at the MP church on Sabbath evening the 24th inst. Rov J W Holland delivered a sermon from first Peter 4 18. William Kennedy sold four-year-old horses for 285 dollars. WA McCullough moves his saw mill to Henry McCartney's farm. O R Jones to run Lan ning mill at 1.50 per day. Tev Hammond preached at the UP church last Sabbath.
The Guernsey County Board of Examiners will hold meetings to examine applicants for teachers certificates in Cambridge and Washington. Examinations occur on the second Saturday of January February May and June and on the first and third Saturdays of March and in Washington on the first Saturday of April.
In a March 10 1889 record from Eyesville Ontario the ME8 Sunday School memorializes the death of Secretary A J Downey. Resolutions express sorrow for the loss and sympathy to the widow and orphans and order minutes and copies sent to Cambridge Herald.
Ann Tedrick, born June 12 1817 in Bakeneary Down Ireland, died February 3 1889 in Winchester Guernsey County Ohio. Daughter of James and Bessie Stockdale she came to America as a young woman, lived near Winchester most of her life, married William Tedrick in 1848, had one son and two daughters all living. A devout Christian, learned in Bible doctrine and sacred poetry, she valued the arts and was a caring neighbor and mother. Her widow husband died in 1874. Her faith and memory endure in verse reflecting on her rest in Christ.
Customers are told to shop at Ogier's Book Store for bargains on plush albums and for a family Bible at lower prices than book agents can offer.
If you need Psalm or Hymn Books you will find Ogier's prices the lowest and stock ample for choirs and churches.
Ogier's offers fine Plush Frames and low price school supplies including erery, slates, inks, pencils and more. Start the New Year right with new blank books from Ogier's Book Store and a robust stock of goods for business and school.
The store announces a sixty day plan to reduce stock and offers significant bargains on available goods. The approach aims to clear inventory with substantial discounts across departments.
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