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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1888
Page
2
A Michigan town boasts of a girl six feet nine inches tall and a Kentucky lover sent thirteen kisses twelve hugs and one pinch. A jury awarded the broken hearted girl 3000 dollars. E F Meek of Jackson township is named as a Republican sheriff candidate. He is described as a good soldier and true Republican.
A praise-filled note in our announcements extols W H C Hanna as the Republican sheriff nominee. It highlights his qualifications as a soldier and a gentleman, and suggests many friends would be pleased to see him prevail.
Dakota telegraphs proffered aid and sympathy to the East amid the recent great storm. The notice notes John G. Bell as a candidate for Sheriff, highlighting his Republican work and courteous manner, which earned him many friends.
Indiana Prohibitionists field a state ticket endorsing woman suffrage arbitration of labor disputes and a union of Blue and Grey under the Prohibition banner. They condemn local option and high license as fraud and push a strong reformist agenda.
Among our announcements appears the name of A. G. Scott of this place as a candidate for Sheriff subject to the decision of the Republican county convention. Mr Scott is described as a gentleman a staunch Republican a brave soldier and qualified for the position he seeks.
The friends of A Bushnell of Springfield Ohio push his selection as a delegate at large to the National Republican Convention. They have spoken to voters in the state with earnestness. Governor Foreaker and Charles Foster are also urged as candidates.
A captured murderer in Carthage Texas requested permission to hang himself and was granted by the lynchers. They placed a rope and ladder, gave the command, and the prisoner jumped, breaking his neck as if by a skilled executioner. Both sides conducted the act courteously and pleasantly.
The Republican Congressional Committee for this District met at Bellaire Friday and decided to hold the Convention at Bellaire on May 15. Primaries to be held May 12. Hon C L Weems of Noble county selected as temporary chairman. Representation fixed at one delegate per 100 votes for Foreaker in the last election, Belmont 60, Guernsey 32, Harrison 24, Jefferson 42, Noble 25. Total 182. Necessary for a choice 92.
The New York Sun editor reflects on Germany noting Bismarck's aging, reduced burdens, and diminished vigor. He recalls the aged emperor’s influence compared with Bismarck and compares ages with the new emperor, underscoring shifting power dynamics.
James O Couplin is listed as a candidate for Treasurer at the upcoming Republican Convention. The Quaker City merchant, once wounded in service with the 62nd O W I, is praised for long public service and strong support within the party.
A Wheeling Register report recalls a strange tale of romance and sorrow. A married woman eloped with a boarder a year or eight decades ago, the husband divorced her, and the pair moved to Columbus where he died. The wife later had his remains moved back here, and as the funeral costs remained unpaid the corpse was attached by a constable and shifted to the undertaker's cellar. The debt runs eighty or ninety dollars and prompts the ironic question of what happens after death.
A 1888 letter argues there is no such thing as joining a church. true membership comes by spiritual birth, being born of God, and faith in Jesus Christ. It states believers form the assembly of God on earth and must gather on the Lord’s Day, united by the Spirit, with Christ as head, and rejects human doctrines and sects. The piece ends urging readers to seek true biblical unity outside man made sects.
A young man accidentally swallowed the entire contents of a package of Laxador. He is reported pale but well otherwise and promises to follow directions next time. Drug stores recommend Dr Bull’s Baby Syrup as a safe, vegetable preparation for babies at 25 cents.
A large crowd gathered at Unity Hall School on Thursday the 15th for the close of the term. Harry Watson led the day with recitations, meals, and prizes. Miss Lula Wilson spoke for the school as Watson received a cake and a gold headed cane, with further speeches by local residents and presentations to scholars and musicians.
The B & O R R Co offers round trip excursion tickets from Valley of Virginia to Harrisburg Staunton and Lexington Va at reduced rates. Tickets are valid for return passage within thirty days. For details contact any B&O agent or traveling passenger agents in Bellaire Columbus and Tilton.
An Absolute Cure. The Original Abietine Ointment is offered only in large two ounce tin boxes. It claims to be an absolute cure for old sores burns wounds chapped hands and all skin eruptions. Promises to cure all kinds of piles. Sold by Cambridge druggists at 26 cents per box or by mail 30 cents. Feb 23 1888. tf
Maj B S White of Barnesville Maryland reports six large bottles of Swift's Specific cured his sixteen year rheumatism and indigestion. Rev R M Pickens SC president of the Methodist Protestant Church says it cured his neuralgic rheumatism and erysipelas after about a dozen bottles. Union Ga Rev O W Winkfield credits restoration to the medicine and two pounds weekly gain. W F Daley advertising agent Brooklyn Elevated Railroad notes complete relief from inflammatory rheumatism. Major Sidney Herbert editor of Southern Cultivator confirms it as a rheumatism cure and tonic.
A brief notice urges customers to choose Kersey's on Mill Street opposite Court Square for cleaning and clothing repairs. The ad emphasizes central location and service.
The C and M Railway announces round trip fares to major western and southern destinations. Tickets go on sale March 20 to March 26 and April 5 to April 24 with ten days for outbound travel and 30 days for return. Stopovers allowed on the outbound leg per issuing road rules. For details call T C Clark, Agent, Cambridge Ohio.
Antrim Hay sells at six to eight dollars per ton as local residents report farm activity. Wm Campbell of Cambridge visited town Saturday. M H Tedrick announces a public sale on March 24. Geo Anderson Jr rents the Scott farm south of town. Joseph Inglish near town is very ill with consumption. Oscar Hughes returned from Bakersville California last Monday. Clark Hixson hired to erect Thomas McBride house. W C Knouff Jr will occupy the Joseph Campbell property on April 1. John Longsworth moved his saw mill to Sam Johnson’s farm near Winchester. Several young men left for New Philadelphia to work in a pipe factory. Wm Tannehill closed his school at Grape Vine on March 9. Will is noted as one of our best teachers. Oscar Hughes and Miss Annie Bages were at Pantiet Thursday evening March 15 with Rev G G Boyd.
Marietta will begin free mail delivery after April 1 as officials announce the new service. City leaders say the program aims to expand access to postal services and improve resident convenience.
A veteran comedian recounts relief from a long standing back pain and kidney trouble after using Butte-Tine. He endorses Santa Able for throat issues and promotes broader use by vocalists and public speakers. The letter also notes strong sales of the preparations and praises Butte-Tine for muscular rheumatism. Dated feb23 '388tf from Boulder Colorado.
Center Township reports straw bats appearing and James McKee moving to Zanesville this week. Institute school closes Thursday with a daytime treat and an evening exhibition. W G Walters ends a six month school term at Deep Cut with a day exam and a night exhibition. The GAR post camp fire at Washington drew speeches by Roy Wilson Thos Smith Milton Turner and C L Campbell among others. Supper was elegant with proceeds totaling 3500.
An old marketing verse recalls Castoria's role in a family over generations from infancy to motherhood. The jingle highlights the product as a trusted remedy and caregiver across life stages and for children.
A fair maiden named Rachel Clough and her lover John Thorp, jailed on a shooting with intent to kill charge, were granted marriage permission by the Probate Judge and wed last week despite the Anarchist affair.
Feeling low with poor appetite headaches and nervousness? Brace up without stimulants or bitters. Electric Bitters purify the blood awaken liver and kidneys renew vitality. Only 50 cents at Wall & Co’s drug store.
A committee of fifteen, representing local business and taxpayers, calls for a citizen meeting at Hammond's Opera House on March 26 to nominate candidates for Mayor Clerk Treasurer Marshal Cemetery Trustee and four Council members ahead of the April 2 election.
The B and O R R announces round trip excursion tickets on March 20 and 28 and April 3 and 24 and May 8 and 22 and June 5 and 19 in 1888 to West Northwest points, also March 12 26 and April 9 23 to South Southwest. Tickets are valid thirty days with stopover privileges, sleeping and dining cars on through trains, and no extra charge on limited express trains for purchasers through the B&O. Contact B&O agents or traveling agents J. T. Lane Bellaire P E Dombaugh Columbus F P Copper Tiffin.
The Pennsylvania Company issues two thousand mile tickets at forty dollars or two cents per mile. They are honored by affiliated railways including Erie and Pittsburgh, Grand Rapids and Indiana, Indianapolis and Vincennes, Northwestern Ohio, Chicago St Louis and Pittsburgh, and others. Total mileage represented amounts to 3893 miles across the network.
Tickets for round trips to Iowa Minnesota Dakota Nebraska Kansas Arkansas Texas New Mexico will be sold March 20 April 3 24 May 8 and 22 1888 from stations west of Pittsburgh. Kentucky Tennessee Louisiana Mississippi Alabama Georgia North and South Carolina Florida points available March 26 April 9 and 24 1888. Return valid within thirty days from sale. Inquiries to Pennsylvania Co. agents or affiliated lines in Pittsburgh Cincinnati St Louis and Chicago.
C. L. Wall & Co. offer Bucklen's Arnica Salve guaranteed to cure cuts bruises ulcers sores and more with money back if not satisfied. Price 25 cents per box. Sold by C. L. Wall & Co. ae to Dec 188}
Cambridge post office lists uncalled for letters dated March 17 1888 with names including Mrs Maggie Burrough G Baker Miss Annie Clark Mrs Cetie Adams Mrs Sarah Clark Mrs Nancy Dyntfey Mollie Griti h HM Herring John Kelly J E Doore J L Deverun J A Mas lon WIT UE MeILY AR P.M.
A Colorado and California remedy roundup touts Cat A Cure as an universal solution with praised sales. W B Stephenson of Breckenridge Colorado and W E Mayhew of San Francisco endorse its healing claims including Ton silitis gargle use. Santa Ali e is cited as a flavorful cough and throat remedy.
Candidates for nomination before the Republican County Convention to be held in this place April 10, 1888, can have their names announced in this column for $2 in advance.
Reports from the Herald list Alfred H. Tingle of Cambridge township W. H. Hanna of Cambridge township A. G. Scott and John G. Bell as nominees urged by Republicans for Guernsey County Sheriff Eps Herrato notes Erastus F Meek Jackson township also seeks the office detailing battles served and injuries indicating strong party loyalty and public service records.
The notices nominate L. W. Smith of Jackson township a young energetic Republican who placed second in the 1886 convention and would honor the ticket if elected. James O. Couplin is announced as a candidate for county treasurer before the Republican County Convention to meet at Cambridge on April 10 1888.
Dr H Russell Burner renowned specialist for chronic diseases and blood and nervous system cures will visit Cambridge on Monday and Tuesday April 16 and 17. Special eye and ear clinic with Prof Moritz Salm assisting in all operations. Office at the Park Hotel. consultation free.
Fragments announce a speedy surgical correction described as the quickest operation, claiming cross eyes were straightened in about thirty five seconds. The wording appears promotional, lacking clear attribution or context.
Dr H Russell Burner performs a painless eye correction in about thirty five seconds. Miss Lena Tullius and several Marietta officials attest to the success and lack of pain, praising the oculist as kind and honorable.
Mrs Henrietta McGee of Washington Co Ohio writes thanks to Dr Nl Russtein Burner Derr Sir for a cure of Brights disease. She suffered years of pain back burning nerves and misery and now feels healthier than ever after the treatment and urges others to seek his care.
Letter from L. L. Waller of Erga Washington Do dated February 22 1888 commends Dr H Russet and his three months treatment for six years of misery. Waller reports lasting improvement and urges others to seek examination and treatment.
Columbus Ohio February 29 1888 Prof Moritz Salm oculist and aurist for Dr H Russell Burner Drary Doctor I am very thankful for the operation which straightened my eyes on February 6 and for the benefit to others afflicted My eyes had been crossed for nineteen years due to measles I was losing sight but since the operation sight is improving rapidly Joan M Blanc 526 South 3d St
Hezekkian Scorr of MorGANVILLE Morgan Co Ohio writes to Dr. H Russell Burner Dear Sir that his kidney and bladder trouble is entirely well after only two months of medicines. He weighs ten pounds more than before and praises the treatment.
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