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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1889
Page
2
The report notes a gold speculation in Lower California selling off and prohibition momentum spreading west. A Minnesota Legislature bill would ban liquor treating. In the county Republican scene the year begins lively with half a dozen candidates for Auditor already active and campaigning.
The winter ice crop in this area is described as almost a failure yet Michigan and other northern states report a big harvest. This suggests no famine next summer but high prices for ice, though supply will be adequate.
Porter says he could launch an American fleet quickly with 50 million dollars to wipe out the German navy. He adds that in any war the United States has fought for a principle, Uncle Sam always won.
Senate president Carr pursued the same path as Goff but the Supreme Court denied the appeal. Wilson remains governor until the Legislature resolves the contest between Goff and Fleming. A report says Goff may receive a large presidential appointment and likely step back from the dispute.
The passage of a general service pension for old soldiers is attracting broad notice in Cincinnati and surrounding states. The Cincinnati Commercial Gazette lists over one hundred Guernsey County veterans urging speedy passage. A petition for pension legislation is widely signed by local business leaders.
The article traces state admissions by decade from Washington to 1890, listing which presidents signed each new state's entry. It notes three in the first decade, two in the seventh, and ongoing proposals of four or five more states by year end 1890, with presidents including Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, Jackson, Polk, Fillmore, Buchanan, Lincoln, Johnson, Grant, and Tyler.
The article notes recurring cycles of prosperity and downturns, with overstocked markets and weak foreign demand. It urges caution, confidence, and not hoarding, arguing that liquidating debts would improve circulation and help the economy recover. It frames downturns as temporary and stresses collective restraint and faith.
The Republican Central Committee met at the courthouse and fixed April 16 for the County Convention with primaries on April 13 from two to five PM, Cambridge township three to six. Delegates allocated one per 25 Harrison votes and one per 13 fraction, totaling 142 delegates with 72 needed to nominate. The Baker law guides township delegate elections and Candidates are rushing to enter the race.
A week-old report of an American ship sunk by a German battleship in Samoan waters is false. Germany has changed policy there and revoked orders. No clash between U S and German interests has occurred recently. an amicable adjustment of differences is expected soon.
An authority notes U S spends 900000 yearly on weather service while Britain spends 80000 and Germany 56000. Russia, Austria, Switzerland and France also incur modest sums. The comparison underscores the value of a robust national forecast system.
A Columbus convention of coal operators and miners failed to reach a price agreement for the year. Indiana operators withdrew over a 20 cent cut, while Ohio and Pennsylvania pressed for 60 to 65 cents for Hocking coal and 69 to 74 cents for Pittsburg in summer and winter. Miners offered 65 cents for Hocking and 74 cents for Pittsburg year round. The inter state pact dissolved, with speculation on future action as May contract renews. Leaders fear a strike but hope avoidance persists.
Farmers sow oats and gardeners plant early vegetables. A town hall show is planned for next Friday evening. Notable visits include Albert Lawrence of St Clairsville. RS Frame goes to Cleveland on business. Thos Blazer sold land east of town to Isaac Whitcraft. gold and silver found on Blazer lands with assays of twelve dollars per ton gold and two dollars per ton silver. Local activities include social events, election notices, and dental work offered by Dr W H Houser. Col Boone says railway work will begin May 2 and continue for months while oil drilling starts in about ten days.
WC Eagon builds bakery and oven for Barnett. Several local residents travel, study, or relocate including Johnny Dowdell at the Grand hotel, Miss Chartie Hays visiting Cambridge, and J O Couplin moving to county treasurer post. The Spectacular Show at Palace Hall promises sixty performers, and community members plan visits to Colorado, Iowa, and Nebraska.
A veteran horse shoer from Baltimore praises Salvation Oil for cracked heels and mange in horses. A Methodist preacher also reports relief from throat trouble after using Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup, leading to improved sermon delivery.
Byesville updates include Friedman Bros returning from the east, Joseph Hamilton of Senecaville visiting friends, Harmon Kackly and family moving to Pt Pleasant, and Mother Humble visiting Norris Mines. Several residents make trips to Cambridge, Newcomerstown, and Cleveland, with others shipping horses east and reporting deaths and illnesses. Aver sarsaparilla advertisement ends the item.
C Barnes of Byesville visits guest of A J Gaston. Miss Wade Spade of Pt Pleasant spends Sunday in town. Lassie Amster returns from Granville schools this week. John Crossen moves saw mill to William Stranathan farm. John Butler of Cambridge relocates here to work in quarries. Elmer Bryan travels to Allegheny for short printing office work. Justus Riggs sells farm to Norman Mileys boys and plans town move this spring. Fishing in creeks proves good as young anglers bring in strings of fish. James Finley and wife depart for Holton Kansas after several months here. William Barnes, East Union revival singer, attends Free Methodist meeting. Lem Pugh of Zanesville to move into ME parsonage and oversee limestone quarries in Hoyt's absence.
Antrim area reports clear spring weather as Henderson Tuttle clerks for Joseph Marschal and Howard Hope ends a school term at No 8. Col Boone visits town while James Rinehart moves to a Cambridge area farm. William Smith of Washington leases oil land. Joseph Marshal trades his farm for town property and store. Mrs Shaffer dies south of town and is buried at Presbyterian graveyard. A church concert at Pstymotes last Friday led by Prof Meredith raised over $500.
Willie McKisson is seriously ill. OC Temple moves to Clio on April 1. Melancthon Allen spends a week at Quaker City with relatives. Mrs Minteer of Barnesville visits her sister Mrs RC McConnell. A missionary concert is planned at Allen's chapel. Easter night Clyde McConnell returns home from Scio College for spring vacation. Miss Alice Dyer returns from a visit with Zanesville friends. A lumbering company organizes to operate in West Virginia. Farmers push spring work after favorable weather. Miss Effie Dugan of Antrim teaches the remaining winter term at Independence.
An advertisement claims deafness from catarrh can be cured by constitutional remedies using Hall's Catarrh Cure. It asserts the Eustachian tube inflammation causes hearing loss, offers one hundred dollars for uncured cases, and directs readers to send for circulars from F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio.
A sick child of Pr Bates suffers from typhoid pneumonia while the local depot undergoes needed repairs. John B Moss moved into a newly purchased property from WH Robertson. A ME church protracted meeting began Monday evening. C A Lepage’s Liberty school closed Friday with a large dinner and candy and oranges. KW Stophlett from Morgan Junction tended his father near Mt Vernon, as E J Hamilton led the station in absence. A white oak tree felled on Henry Floyd’s farm yielded four feet three inches diameter, with sixty cross ties inside the bark and about twenty spoiled by the fall. The top end of the eighth cut measured two feet six inches in diameter.
Henry Brown becomes a father to a girl in New Concord. Mary Fulton of Whitney visits Mrs Laura Wilson. Harry Wendell of Cambridge becomes foreman at the Enterprise office. McConnell and Knowles, former local students, paid a brief visit. A Harvard Quartette delegation from New Consenrs attended. Sadie Parkinson of Cambridge visited. Mrs Chloe Wilson plans a westward visit after renting her property. GC Watson graduates from Starling Medical College and goes home. Dr Paul delivers a strong sermon to young men. Dr D B Best may locate in Wheeling to practice. A Philo society debate discusses whether women should vote.
Paris report describes Professor Pasteur and assistants Rouex and Yersus claiming to have found the diphtheria germ. They tested diseased tissue in animals, noting virulence and ongoing work toward a preventive or cure, while cautions about American uptake and timing.
The advertisement touts Dr King s New Discovery as a trusted remedy for coughs colds and chest troubles. It claims lasting house hold value for buyers once they try it and offers guaranteed results with money refunds and free trial bottles at D M Hawthorne s drugstore.
North Salem announces its school will close in two weeks. Mack Lake of Clio visits his ill mother. J L Patterson adds an addition to his house. Rey Moore preached at the UP church last Sabbath. Dube McKim to work for Wm C Robin, son of Indian Camp. GAR Post of Kimbolton meets on the first and third Saturdays. Peggy Fahnestock remains bedbound and is not improving.
A five year old boy suffered a mysterious illness causing nails and fingers to detach up to the middle joints. After three years of severe suffering he improves under treatment with Swift's Specific. January 12, 1889, Jouw Deiat.
Between March 3 and March 5 the B and O railway moved 60 000 excursion passengers into Washington and a similar flow out. It required 1200 cars plus baggage cars to handle trains every fifteen minutes in peak periods despite continuous rain. No accidents injuries derailments or engine failures occurred, reflecting credit on the railway staff and operations.
Two wedding notices from Me parsonage describe Charles W Roller marrying Salina Harding on Feb 27 1888 and JO Lepage marrying Anna S Johnson on Mar 13 1859 in Guernsey county Ohio both couples from locals in Valley township.
If you want to buy the cheapest school books in the county go to Ogier's Book Store. For a bargain in plush albums family Bible hymn books and school supplies Ogier's has the lowest prices and best selection.
In his Cambridge shop the owner highlights purchases for Spring and Summer featuring the most elegant and stylish dress options for women, emphasizing quality fabrics and a refined look.
The advertisement highlights suits Prince Alberts and Cutaways in worsteds with diagonals, Sacques in new fancy Cheviots, an extensive Boys and Children range, and a Furnishing Goods section. It promotes a premier hat and cap selection featuring Dunlap, Knox, Miller, and Youman, noting a shift to three and four but
A local dealer invites customers to compare stock and prices before spring purchases. Goods are guaranteed as represented and customers are urged to consider bargains offered.
Joan Ray of Fr. Wayne, Indiana, recounts two years of severe rheumatism that left him bedridden for a year and 192 pounds down to 86. After taking Swift's Specific, he recovered to work and has been healthy for five months. The ad claims the remedy is purely vegetable and mercury free and offers a free treatise on blood and skin diseases.
W E Gase against Samuel Evans et al defaults for 12705 dollars. Maggie Nelson against James Kennedy et al allows sale. Margaret Rabe against Louis Rabe divorce and injunction without bond. A R Murray against JU Mellyar et al confession for 265 and costs. Sarah McMurray against John McMurray divorce granted with defendant costs. Martha A McLaughlin against Evert McLaughlin divorce granted and name restored. John Forney against TS Luccock default for 227.37 and costs. Ohio v Priam Warden and Amanda Warden contempt arrest order returnable forthwith. Ohio v Thos Jackson larceny plea guilty fine plus costs.
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