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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1884
Page
3
The Cambridge Herald notes straw hats and fine silks from Kohn and Raymond Co. Newcomerstown lists Robinson's show May 9. Obituaries, local commerce, millinery openings, and town updates fill the page along with rail, coal, and farm items.
Abs. Anna Bonnell is sick. John Locke is visiting Youngstown. Mrs. W. FE Boden and children visit New Concord. Mrs. A. W. Nicholson visited St. Clairsville friends. W. B. Cosgrave looked after business in Columbus. John Scott and J. W. Davis are in Silvio's. R. C. Cowgill and daughter visited here from Fairview. Hon. W.N. Cowden attends Woolgrowers meeting in Columbus. J. W. Cale of Love City ill from paralysis. Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Patterson return to Indiana after visiting. Miss D. V. Anderson goes to Columbus Millinery openings. T. J. Rose of Senecaville seeks hotel location in Noble County. Rev. Dr. Mills and Rev. Dr. Locke to General Conference in Philadelphia as Eastern Ohio delegates.
At the Monday night meeting the School Board named standing committees including Rules and Regulations Hawthorne Rainey and Scott Text Books and Course of Study Steele McMahon and Burgess Buildings and Repairs Rainey Hawthorne and McMahon Finance McMahon Ogier and Steele Teachers and Salaries Ogier Hawthorne and Rainey A resolution approved to purchase land and erect a new school house to replace the overcrowded current facility. Cambridge officers warn neighbors about press scrutiny on hot trail and Dr G L Arnold returns from Cincinnati to treat catarrh with specialized methods. The week sees four marriages licensed G W Bonnell with Jennie Hammond J A Kidwiler with Ella Cochran Lawrence Lanning with Nannie Linn ID W Ames with Mary R Marlatt.
Wheat and grass need a warm rain. Mrs Hawkins sold her farm to S F Sheridan. Some farmers plant corn this week. Merchants report lively business. Rey S Mehaffey has a good quiet horse for sale. Bohemian oats from M McCollums. Board of Fair Directors to meet next Saturday at one. Auction at I P Steel's store draws crowds. Phosphate with corn planned by several. Street commissioner improves streets. Mrs Fleming died aged over eighty. De E Smith buys the old American House and returns from Wisconsin. Washington House party with Cambridge guests, eight couples from here. A tire ignited on T W Slasers roof, minor damage. Township School Board failed to quorum last Saturday and adjourned to Maj J W Moore's for dinner. Wool quotations in the East 37 to 50 ets. wool worth 33 to 35 ets. good wool may bring 25 to 28 ets.
Large assortment of remnants in brocade silks satins and velvets offered in two bundles. Package 1 contains a varied handsome mix sent postpaid for 56 cents or 1 cent stamps. Package 2 holds three times package 1 and costs 1.00. Also available Lapres Manust with 400 illustrations postpaid 50 cents. Rochester Silk Co Rochester NY.
Galligher notes on fishing parties and Jas Farrar moving to the Westland home farm. Our school started last Monday under F P Hastings. Farmers plan corn planting in the good weather. R R ties shipped from here. Will Achison left for Iowa to locate there. Maggie Leech began a school at Unity Hall. Joseph Atchison returns from Illinois after visiting his brother J S.
Mrs Nancy George is very low with consumption. Miss Mollie Stevens has been visiting in the country this week. Miss Mary Henderson of Batesville is visiting her parents. Miss Mary Bersons of Hendryburg is visiting the Miss Hendersons. Arbor day was observed and several forest trees planted by our citizens. Miss Jennie Kennon, one of our highly Sogee young girls, is visiting in Barnes.
Advertises Ayer's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for fatigue from poor blood. Claims the tonic enriches blood, increases appetite, aids digestion, and boosts energy, resulting in a gratifying sense of strength.
June berries bloom as wheat holds at a dollar per bushel. Farmers finish corn plowing. apples look promising though peaches failed. Wm Ralston shows a 30 pound fleece from a registered buck. Bridge work on C M No 9 advances. first train passes. News of visits, festivals, illnesses, and a relocation report from Kansas.
Mr. Geo. V. Willing of Manchester Michigan reports his wife was almost helpless for five years and can now do her own work after using Electric Bitters. The ad claims wide testimonials and offers bottles at fifty cents each through J R Downar.
In New Concord residents were roused by a morning fire on Sunday at Samuel Harper’s house on Main and Liberty streets. Firefighters contained the blaze with no injuries. Mrs Patterson of Main and Liberty is described as very ill with dropsy of the chest.
Ayer's Cathartic Pills are advertised as the best medicine for stomach and bowel irregularities. They are described as gentle but thorough, curing constipation, stimulating digestion and appetite, and cleansing and strengthening the system.
Mrs DeHarte recovers from illness as school prepares a closing entertainment. Bell schoolhouse hosts a Wednesday spelling event with local youths. Mrs Abram Bell, recently cancer-free after a breast operation, remains fragile. George Bell aged 83 laid to rest at Bells cemetery. Mrs MV McKim dies leaving husband and eleven children. Jacob McKee sustains a severe thigh wound after a fence collapse during a fire response. Community offers sympathy.
An editor in Fort Wayne endorses Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and milder colds with a free trial at Dowmee Drug Store. A Hopewell social honors the Hopewell Cornet Band on April 26 with flower girls Laura Johnson and Maggie Cullen, remarks by local figures, a band cake presentation, and thanks from the band.
An advertisement urges use of Dr Jones Red Clover Tonic as a reliable remedy for biliousness dyspepsia costiveness and malarial diseases with quick action and speedy cure. The notice notes a 50 cent price and is attributed to J. R. Downar.
Ep Herato requests space to announce Miss Lizzie B Scott birthday on April 26 1884 at Midway Ohio. Gifts listed include a gold ring fine album writing paper cream pitcher books cologne pickle dish and spoonholder from local residents J McMullen Beggs W Scott Willis McNary Armstrong Mawhoor Booth Willis and Hattie Scott.
An advertisement touts Griggs Glycerine Salve as a universal healer for cuts bruises burns wounds and skin eruptions. It promises a cure for piles tetter and all sores with guaranteed satisfaction or money back. Price is 25 cents. May 184-1.
Winchester notes show farmers busy sowing oats while Harold Tobin relocates to Washington. Miss Jeannie Mayers begins a summer term near Londonderry. Stockdale & Son start on the district No 4 school house at Raccoon. Wilbur Rose visits Quaker City friends. Frank Slays of Middlebourne also seen. Ell a Weyers teaching near Londonderry replaces misread Skeyers. Frank Greenland returns to mining regions after visiting family.
An advertisement touts Dr Higelow's Positive cure as a remedy for coughs colds and lung diseases. It claims quick permanent relief and offers a 50 cent price with trial bottles free from J R Downar.
Birmingham see new merchandise in all stores and house cleaning supplies. Local notes include Frank Willis clerking at Prices' store. Ara George visiting Oberlin. Geo English and family moving West. I Tobin moving to a new home near Center. Homer M Knowles teaching the Moccasin summer term. The hotel is under repairs and a storm damaged GC Anderson's barn roof. The Presbyterian church secures Rey Williams for another year. How to Make Danvy offers candy recipes. postpaid delivery from Rochester Publishing Co. Rochester N Y. Feb 14 1884.
Four families welcome newborn sons in late April 1884. Mr and Mrs W A Carpenter report a son born April 24. Mr and Mrs W A Campbell announce a son born April 26. Mr and Mrs James E Lawrence welcome a son born April 27.
Report of the condition of the Central National Bank at Cambridge Ohio as of April 24 1884. It lists resources including loans and discounts U S bonds to secure circulation and other assets. Liabilities show capital stock surplus undivided profits national bank notes outstanding and deposits. Sworn by cashier W K Haden.
In Guernsey County Ohio a bank’s sworn statement lists assets including loans and discounts 190 05 and U S bonds 30 000 00, with real estate and fixtures 4 500 00 and other items totaling 252 747 54. Liabilities show capital stock 100 000 00 surplus 4 000 00 profits 7 968 60 and deposits plus notes rediscouted totaling 252 747 54, with cashier A. R. Murray attesting to its accuracy.
The notice compiles multiple final and first accounts from guardians, executors, and administrators including Thomas Robinson, Abner Brill, Abigail Graham, Robert Louis, Robert Maxwell, Elizabeth Smith, Lewis Toland, Jane Cochran, J W I Mattie George, Mary Basford, Susan Brown, Robert Banker, Aliee Casner, Timothy Rose, Turnbaugh heirs, Jne Shively, James H Wallace, James Gatterl, James Metll® and A J Buckingham, Margaret Morrison, Wm Morrison, Wm Rose, Sam'l Meculley, and others. Probate Judge Lot P. Hosice directs. Page references pp 24 84 3w.
George H. Kimble as administrator of John Allison deceased seeks court authority to sell multiple tracts totaling about 15 acres in Guernsey County to pay debts. He lists heirs at law including Perkins and Ollie Perkins and others. Respondents must answer by May 24, 1884.
Sheriff J M McGinn announces a cash sale of two parcels in Wheeling township Guernsey County Ohio The first parcel is part of the northwest quarter section one township four range three totaling 70.34 acres The second parcel is the west half of the southwest quarter section one township four range three totaling 68.18 acres The property is appraised at 4500 dollars The sale is conducted under authority given at Cambridge Ohio on April 9 1884 with attorney S C Luecock for the plaintiff
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