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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1887
Page
2
A March 17, 1887 issue notes European markets firmer, Cleveland's age, Manning's Treasury leave, Newfoundland seeks US statehood, and telegraph marriage ruled invalid. It mentions a B and O sale rumor, Beecher's death and free trade critique, Prohibitionist plans, a WV drinker, a large family, and Brooklyn raising 25000 for a Beecher monument.
Dr. John Cook is named postmaster at Bridgeport amid long involvement in eastern Ohio politics and party service. Squire Mayes of West Alexander married 2,500 couples after 25 years in official life, suggesting a future reward. In Philadelphia, Obe diah Wheelock valued at $60,000 seeks greater riches, implying possible divine consequence. Treasury notes many trade dollars redeemed in New York show sophisticated tampering.
The Ohio pension agency in Columbus, the largest in the United States, paid out two hundred fifty thousand dollars during February.
The Knights of Labor discuss launching a daily Philadelphia newspaper to serve as an official organ, expecting strong labor support. The piece questions Dakota residents moving to Alaska, joking about cold and seals, and mentions Rev. Matthew Julien of New Bedford, Mass., as a likely candidate to fill Beecher’s pulpit.
In Coleman Texas three or four men brandished loaded revolvers before an express messenger and forced a departure with eight thousand dollars. The incident ended without further violence as the robbers fled after taking the money.
The Caldwell Press, a leading Democratic paper, shows prosperity after a makeover described as first class. The Legislature weighs a constitutional amendment to allow women to vote, potentially increasing future political opportunities.
Indictments in Columbus election cases are declared imperfect with defendants bound at 500 dollars each awaiting another grand jury. The affair centers on politics with mention of John Sherman and potential Democratic candidate W S Heade for Prosecuting Attorney. Shannon is also favored locally for the post.
The article lauds John Gallup of this place as a steadfast Republican ally who has long supported party principles and consistently stood at the forefront in battles for the candidate of his choice.
A Monday wreck on the Boston and Providence railroad sent 32 people to eternity and seriously injured about fifty others after a bridge collapse. The scene was described as heart-rending and the recurrence of such accidents alarms the public.
A report from Caldwell Press describes a peculiar incident last Saturday. A creature referred to as the devi broke a lamp chimney and deposited feces in the engine furnace, where it melted and formed an eight inch snake shaped mass in the ash-box. Some doubt the tale, yet the paper claims to have the snake on display.
Civil cases include Frank Sharon vs Mary J Sharon et al with order of sale set aside and premises awarded to Mary J Sharon. John E Sankey vs Wilma Frame et al settled with costs paid. Aultman Saylor Co vs Wm Burnsworth judgment for 249.38 against Burnsworth and sale ordered. State cases Ohio vs Jesse Sayre continued to next term in 200. Ohio vs Geo Johnson liquor case not guilty after trial.
Work at the mines is good and business lively as schools close for three weeks. Community activities include K of P lodge in Cambridge, Thomas troupe at Burt's hall, and talks of Warner Granger opening a coal mine on DS Burts farm. Joe Oliver shuts Sugar Point mine for summer, Frye closes Trail Run school with dinner and exhibition, and Jerry Smith completes a new air shaft for Manufacturers Coal Co.
An old newspaper fragment promotes Dr Bull’s Baby Syrup to guard babies against colic and hiccups, notes habitual costiveness from neglect, endorses Dr Bull’s Baltimore Pills for cure, and advertises Day’s Horse Powder at 2 cents and Drexel’s Beil Cologne at 25 cents.
Butter costs 20 cents and eggs 12 cents. Mrs W C Hannah remains critically ill. Howard Rubicamp travels to Cambridge to operate an engine at Bent Wood Works. Cora Johnson completes term at Cross Roads with daytime treat and evening literary. Master Sammy Toda broke his left arm last Saturday. Dr Lyne reset it. Martin Johnson’s house burned on the 13th from a defective flue. fire destroyed house and contents. Wills township trustees urged to fix road mud holes. Miss Etta Shultz, seamstress at Cambridge Children’s Home, wed Al Erven of Cambridge last Thursday.
The article argues that domestic poultry farming could replace Europe sourced eggs and chickens, noting millions of eggs and thousands of chickens are imported yearly and profits could rise with local production.
The Union literary society adjourns to Sweet on the 384th day of October. An after service will be held at the M Eocharch on Master evening. The Jefferson township Prohibition ticket for April includes Bartley Gilespie Robi Culbertson Daniel Braden Clerk Jacob Stiles Treasurer Thos Kirkwood Assessor Rob in McConnel Constables Jonathan Patter son Samuel Valentine.
An old time ad copy touts Dr Julius’s Cough Syrup and Salvation Oil as cures. It frames headaches and neuralgia as foes conquered by strong lungs and forceful remedies. The tone echoes gendered health claims and dramatic battle imagery.
Spring visits from Miss Rena Hixenbaugh to her brother Frank. Mrs Gill Rainie visits Mrs White. Mines show strong run prospects next week. Mr Reasoner sells his store to S White and relocates to Cumberland. John Corbitt and Obe Trenner begin miller training. M E Sunday school buys an organ. J W Spaid and brother report 75 muskrats pelts. Cigar factory produces about 5 000 cigars weekly. A local batch of petty theft ends with a thief taking overcoat gloves and candy from Ott Secrest’s hall. the passage notes the loss and suspects a thief.
W D Sult of Bippus Indiana testifies Electric Bitters relieve rheumatism and others report cure after years of illness. Abraham Hare of Bellville Ohio calls it best selling medicine of 20 years. Thousands endorse. claims it cures liver kidney and blood diseases at fifty cents a bottle at C L Wall & Co.
The notice states all railroad passes will be collected around April 1 due to the interstate commerce bill. The move is driven by that legislation as the main cause for the action.
Wm Wilson is dangerously ill with lung fever and delays are expected due to bad roads. John Kirkpatrick visited town Monday to check on tenants. Wm Sawyer moved to his Northfield farm. Early Bridgeville and Kim Bolton brethren attended a quarterly meeting. Mantua school will close on the 22nd with an evening entertainment by scholars. Country schools nearing close expect candies cakes and pies. Win G Borrows visited his sister Mrs Win Hawthorne and plans to move to Texas in spring. Mrs Robert Kirkpatrick’s long illness worsens and she sinks. Quarterly meeting at Hopewell Church with Ider Downer pleased with Methodist progress.
In Paris Texas Mr J fb Corley plagued by consumption was near death. A trial bottle of Dr Kings New Discovery brought relief. He bought a large bottle and Dr Kings New Life Pills. After two boxes and two bottles he gained strength and thirty six pounds. Three bottles free at C L Wall Co.
Mrs Nathaniel LePage visits Quiker City while Senecaville awaits news of baby Dilley. Daniel Kaho remains ill but improving. Hartford residents Mrs Wim, Mrs Kate Secrest, and Mrs Griffiths visit town. Lida Buchanan and Mary Neyman return from Byesville. Fannie Purdum back from Byesville. Lou Finley Emma Conner Bertha Cutter Mamie Berkley Gertrude St Clair from Cumberland visit. Captain Thomas draws patrons with musical entertainment. Loughead plans to return to Topeka April 1 for work. Excelsior literary society elects officers and postpones entertainment to April 2.
A Brady Prohibition meeting was held on Saturday. A Spring bird has migrated to the sunny south and returning spring brings renewed health to recent sufferers. Protracted meeting ended at Allen's on Tuesday night with three accessions to the church. Franklin hall concert plans announced for March 15. No 3 prepares for next Friday with day classes and an evening literary program. A discussion on the Prohibition party amid temperance concerns is led by Acheson Tedrick Miller and Robinson.
Obituary notes Squire Mays of West Alexandria Pennsylvania died on the 9th at age 75. Many couples and residents recall his long years of service and friendship. He lived a life in the town and will be missed by neighbors and relatives.
Col W J Pollard of Auvcusta Georgia reports chronic facial boils and erythema cured by six bottles of S S S blood purifier. He claims nose color normalizes and health improves, praising S S S as best purifier and tonic.
Samuel Welly of Muddy Fork Howard county Ark testifies after using three bottles of Swift's Specific. He reports relief from malaria poison nervous prostration and general debility and recommends the treatment to others with blood impurities dizziness or nervous headache. Written Nashville Tenn Oct 7 1886. The Swift Specific Co Drawer 3 Atlanta Ga mailed treatise offered.
Abstract shows condition of 2875 national banks as of December 28 1886. Highlights include capital stock, surplus, profits, and reserves. assets list covers bonds mortgages real estate and furniture. liabilities include circulation deposits and redemption funds. Data reflects totals for assets liabilities and components like fractional currency and government notes.
The article notes lower internal revenue and the removal of revenue stamps from proprietary medicines, boosting consumer savings and aiding home manufacturers. It highlights Green's August Flower and Boschee's German Syrup with larger 75c bottles offering one fifth more medicine while preserving 10c sample bottles. Also mentions Wool from Australia shipped to New York for processing.
A new daily except Monday passenger service on the B and O runs from Wheeling to Chicago with a through car. Departure times from Wheeling are 2 25 p m and later stops include Barnesville Cambridge Zanesville Columbus Newark Mt Vernon Mansfield Shelby Junction Sandusky Tiffin Fostoria Deshler Defiance and arrival in Chicago at 5 30 p m. The note adds that Bellaire money and manufacturing are booming.
Bucklen Arnica Salve touted as best for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions. Guarantee of satisfaction or money refunded with a 25 cent price per box sold by C L Wall & Co. February 18 ly.
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