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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1885
Page
3
I N Riley appointed receiver of the St Clairsville narrow gauge line. Groundhog’s six weeks up yet cold weather continues. Tickets sold to West parties. rumor of drug store after new bridge. Local notes include fires, deaths, school measures, sales, and social events across Cambridge area with many named residents and firms.
Mrs. J T Cain a respected resident of Cambridge died Friday evening from puerperal fever She was born in Athens Ohio 27 years ago and married J S Cain in Columbus The couple had three children and the funeral was held at her Gaston avenue home before burial in Cavalry cemetery Columbus
Jacob Ringer’s school at High Hill closed last Wednesday with a grand dinner and literary entertainment. A debate on the resolution close communion is right featured KE McCollum P Sherrard and J McNutt for the affirmative and M Turner J Ringer and Austin Sevis for the negative. the negative won. The success of Mr Ringer suggests possible re employment for next winter.
Last Saturday marked the 65th birthday of Mrs. Fannie Beymer. A large group of friends and neighbors surprised her with a basket laden gathering at her home, serving a feast in the rear dining hall and sharing a joyful celebration.
The Social Ball hosted by Messrs. Jones and Merrow at Moore's Hall last Wednesday evening was a thorough success. Numerous participants attended and departed satisfied, with organizers already planning another event in the near future.
We express thanks through your columns to the many friends and neighbors who assisted and comforted us during the illness and death of our dear wife and mother. S. H. Cuperrson and children.
Over three performances at the M. E. church Cambridge audiences praised the Cambridge Choral Society led by Prof. Larchet. Soloists and the orchestra under E. J. Williams drew high praise with fine piano work by Mrs. W. M. Scott and Miss Mary Stone. The total receipts reached 169 dollars.
Enterprise pushes for trade by John R. Downar the Druggist who leads competition. He sells Dr. Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup the best medicine for coughs colds croup and primary consumption. Price six cents for samples free and $1.
Mrs Esther Clemens Culbertson, a highly regarded resident, died last Friday after a year of declining health. Born near Flushing, she married S. H. Culbertson at 22 and had five children, three living in Newton Iowa Chicago Ohio and this locality. The family moved to Iowa then Cambridge, where she made many friends. Funeral services were held at home Sunday with Revs Mills Milligan and McFarland. remains were interred Monday at Crab Apple cemetery near Uniontown Belmont County.
Cambridge writer N B Tannehill will take over from EB Eshelman as editor of the Akron City Times. The change in leadership is announced for the local newspaper, signaling a shift in editorial direction for the Akron publication.
A young man near marriage fears music in friends homes as crying babies disturb peace. Parker's Tonic claimed to soothe infants and bring rest. Sold 50 cents at druggists. March, o l-mo.
Washington H C White returns home from college at New Concord as locals note spring field activity. Eggs fetch 15 cents a dozen while traders ship wool to Eastern markets and merchants report a booming Saturday business.
Otis F Miller remains housebound by illness. J 5 Campbell has been sick for over a week. George Nutchison moved to Jas Johnstons farm last week. Thomas Booth visits east of Cambridge this week with friends. The Receiver of the C M road paid February wages last Wednesday. Grant Lemon left for Grasshopper State last Thursday. Bishards district winter term closes Friday with R V Achison teacher. James Wartman and family moved to Washington county Pa to farm. Mrs Eliza McCollough, sister of William Rollston, ill with poor prospects of recovery.
An 19th century style sale notice promotes Tue Bes Salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with a guarantee of satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by L. Wall & Co. February 5, 1y
Citizens plan to change locations around April 2. John Ogier, a local barber, made a business trip to Batesville. Miss Ida Ogier visited her sister Mrs Cosgrove. Annie Crow and Lizzie Sherrard from Cambridge are visiting relatives. Mrs Lyne went to Batesville where her son George lies ill with typhoid. L Cutter rents the Sherman House starting April 1, plans renovations and a new name. The correspondent’s last week theater tale is disputed over quorum and conduct implications for the trip.
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