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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1888
Page
2
A reflective account from a Republican source on Democratic conventions and township politics. Observes lack of audience in a gallery, regional voting dynamics in Valley and Gibson areas, and quotes on civic candidates. Notes old politicking, youthful energy, and warnings to hopefuls to endure scrutiny and keep resolve through the campaign.
The Supreme Court ruled the habitual criminal act unconstitutional, releasing Robert Patterson a Miami County prisoner serving a five year burglary sentence set to expire in 1890. Patterson had faced life imprisonment under the act after multiple offenses. Several other inmates with similar cases will also be released when their current terms end.
Dr Kent of Cadiz reports a remarkable calf. The creature is a double calf with eight legs and two tails but a single head and mouth feeding both bodies. It eats and drinks eagerly and is slightly larger than normal calves for its age.
The Cincinnati Enquirer and the Commercial arrived in Wheeling around ten o'clock Sunday morning, six hours earlier than usual, having left Cincinnati at three a.m. with a special train. The reporters are described as alert and hardworking, with plans to continue this faster service.
A 35 year old Arbor township native, raised in this county, traveled to Cadiz last week for Probate Court business. It was his first trip to the county seat and his first railroad ride, never having left within five miles of home before.
President Cleveland nominates Melville Fuller a leading Chicago lawyer and Democrat for Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court. The nomination is expected to gain Senate confirmation and widely satisfactory.
The Cincinnati Commercial Gazette reports Senator Sherman offered to withdraw as a candidate before the Chicago Convention if James G Blaine signaled his own candidacy. The note frames Sherman as deferential to Blaine's sensibilities and not intent on a contested fight.
A wild craze has swept county farmers away from farm work to ground hog scalp collection. Local townships report treasuries depleted considerably within a week as this activity diverts labor and funds from farming duties.
Coshocton debates local option to fund and secure a water works system. Proponents say additional water supply is needed and anticipate success if the measure passes.
The State Board of Pharmacy will hold its next meeting in Columbus on May 14. All applicants must notify the secretary W. R. Ogier, Columbus, Ohio, at least one week prior.
In the last House of the Legislature 417 of 777 bills became laws. The Senate introduced 330 measures, with 130 now enacted into law.
A fragmentary account describes a crowded gathering with little audience, a Methodist preacher as chairman, and mixed sentiment among Prohibitionists. The piece notes humor over hostility, comments on woman suffrage and money’s role in politics, and mentions Ed McCollum as a rising figure and Joseph Beymer backing Cambridge first precinct voting.
Civil dockets show multiple settlements and sales with deeds and distributions ordered. Notable actions include partitions, dower awards, and guardian ad litem appointments. Indictments listed 38 true bills with various offenses and fines, plus reform school recommendation for a juvenile.
The probate court docket records Joseph Inglish’s will admitted to probate with O M Shipley as executor and a $12000 bond. Hezekiah Bell estate inventories filed. Henry Carter appointed guardian for Alva S and Mary Bell Robin Ida M and John Carter. George H Stottlemire guardian of Eva Hutchison authorized to invest in real estate. Anna Smock elects to take under the will. D M Slay tendered his administration of James H Arbuckle. John B Mustard appointed administrator of John Mustard. sale of real estate ordered. Marriage licenses issued to George Hanes and Mamie Gardner W F Hamilton and Anna Graham.
Warm weather returns as farmers plant corn. Miss Alice Aplin is ill with pleurisy. Visitors include Cline and Seals of Byesville, Mrs Margaret Leech from Mantua visiting Dr Aplin, Claud Knowls from Concord, and Mr McCullock with Jim. Edward Smith and family visit J R Wycott. Jersey cow purchased by William Moore for 65 dollars from Ben Yow. Elma Stone returns from Mantua visit with John Calhoun's family. Hawes plans to move this Tuesday. An extended window addition to the old store room, once owned by Francis Johnston, is noted. Mrs Debora Fulton and Grace Neland celebrate birthdays with surprise parties.
W B Conner of Akron visits his mother in Cumberland while FS 8t Clair and wife enjoy a Thursday in Zanesville. Miss Marie Lemen from Zanesville visits Mrs Murtha. Dr Morehead of Chandlersville attends town business. Mrs Hadley of Wilmington visits her father Rev Seigfried. Edna Maginnis of Caldwell visits grandfather Rev Peregoy. W Connor of Zanesville shakes Cumberland friends. About 35 to 40 Cumberland residents attend a Thursday banquet in Quaker City hosted by the Odd Fellows.
Rain is badly needed as fruit trees bloom and farmers finish sowing wheat. Local residents T J Mack of Blue Bell and W F Beymer of Cambridge visit and return home. Groundhog hunting amuses boys while a corn planter sounds in the neighborhood. John Griffith loses an ox to lung fever. James Anderson and family visit at New Concord. Armstrong Ankrom sustains a severe hand injury from a falling switch tie.
Nettie Shaw of Sarahsville visits grandparents Thomas Shaw. J A Leeper moves into a new house. Mandy Dilley of Cumberland visits James Dilley. Sidney Ridgeway of Marietta visits G M Yarnell. A E Dilley leaves for Chicago to visit brother C B Dilley. Rev Milligan of Cambridge conducts communion at the Presbyterian church. Quaker City Odd Fellows concert draws several locals. good time reported.
A natural California product from Butte County offers gum from a healing tree claimed to cure consumption asthma bronchitis and coughs. Advertises Santa Alie as king of consumption with bottles priced at $1.00 or three for $2.50 and mail order $1.10 with free circulars.
A large circle of 40 to 50 friends gathered Saturday April 21 at Dr Forbes and wife to mark their 26th wedding anniversary. A kingly one o clock dinner delighted guests and the couple were honored with silver gifts including a large castor, napkin rings, fruit and butter dishes. The afternoon featured music and conversation with the minister delivering a brief prayer.
A Shelby dealer reports Mrs Luther Lutz of this county cured after seven years of disease and three months of coughing by one bottle of Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption. She slept through the night after first dose and is said to be miraculously cured. free trial bottles available at Wall & Co's drug store.
The May issue features a frontispiece portrait of Alfred S. Barnes and a biographical article on his 1835 formation of a leading school book house. It includes a study on ancient society in Tennessee by G. P. Thruston, a Canadian view on fisheries treaty by George Stewart Jr, and a critique on citizenship by William L. Scruggs. Price five dollars yearly.
An 1880s advertisement touts a universal salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or refund with a 25 cent box price, sold by C L Wall & Co.
Ohio appetites for a statesman are voiced as John Sherman is praised as a potential winner on the 88 route. Potential rivals include Blaine Evans Allison Harrison Evarts Gresham Cullum Depew Stanford and Ingalls, all named as favored sons awaiting persuasion to Washington Critic.
Butter sells for 25 cents as farmers start corn planting. Grant Bros invoice this week. Homer Witten adds to his drug store with a new project. Oscar Holberg improves property with a picket fence. Rev J K Grimes to fill Rev Brown's Cambridge pulpit next Sunday. Akron’s A W Cramer installs new machinery at Farmers mines. Several youths attend Cambridge examination last week. IOR official GC R visits and starts Juvenile Tent. K of P parade and entertainment last Saturday. Trail Run defeats Byesville 11 to 0 in a recent baseball game. Simon Nicholson’s team fled frightened recently, but no damage. Stop attempt met with a kick.
In Quaker City Cambridge visitors include A J Clark and Wm Cleary Jr while T C Lightfoot and family become residents. Liveryman John Dickerson rents Quaker City Hotel with possession set for June 1. The IOGT marks its 6th anniversary and 75 Cumberland Senecaville visitors join 125 at Beecher house for a Palace Hall program honoring 69 years of Odd Fellowship. Groundhog bounty and local option vote discussed. A new cinder and board walk is proposed on South side. Rev Manchester speaks at Palace Hall on three years as a private soldier.
Miss Cora Speers visits Pennsylvania and Misses Ibby and Ella Bell tour Wheeling township. North Salem pension raise for J P McKee. Miss Susie Dew teaches summer term. E Alloway to teach next winter. Mattie Miller to teach Anderson school. Guernsey county to build iron bridge over Wills Creek. Lor B Taylor, 81, reveals long family twins lineage. Teachers named for Liberty township. Kimbolton school closing praised. W T Berry to teach next year. Tariff debate ends with a negative verdict.
Elza Turner J P unites W H Hamilton of Washington County with Miss Anna Graham of the same county on April 30 1888. George W Hanes and Miss R Mame Gardiner of Cambridge Ohio wed April 24 1888 at the home of minister W H McFarland. The Herald extends congratulations and best wishes for a long happy future.
The Bellaira Herald urges Joseph D. Taylor be named as a candidate for Congress subject to the May 15 1888 convention. It praises his term and a half in Congress noting his focus on wool industry and district welfare and argues for a third term with no opposition from Guernsey.
Harmony notes peach trees in full bloom and gradual shaft work progress at a local site. Sanford Orrs spent Saturday at Byesville while T McCoy plans to raise turkeys. Some fruit injury from cold is unlikely. Sick list members Mrs Gra all and Miss Rinnie Collins show slight improvement. B W David and family and Miss Anna Bugher visited Quaker City three days last week. Nearby county papers publish premium lists for upcoming county fairs.
Geo F Fonpa of Boulder Colorado touts Butte-Tine and Senta Able as effective for kidney trouble throat complaints and muscular rheumatism. He notes two internal applications who eased pain and claims strong sales for the remedies from druggists. He speaks from experience as a physician and endorses the products to vocalists and public speakers.
A child recalls his father’s habit of lying the moment he detects a lie. The quip compares the honesty of George Washington with the father’s rapid deception, humorously noting the father’s instinct to thump him when glimpsing a lie and his claim of knowing better about fishing.
An advertisement touts The Original Abietine Ointment as an absolute cure for old sores burns wounds chapped hands and all skin eruptions. It claims to cure all kinds of piles. Sold by Cambridge druggists at 25 cents per box or 30 cents by mail. February 23, 19 ss tf.
A movement advances to hold an undenominational County Sabbath school Convention at St Clairsville sometime this month, inviting participation from local churches and Sunday school workers to unite for cooperative teaching and outreach.
A brief period depiction notes a girl’s childhood and schooling with Castoria as a comforting refrain. It then remarks that April had five Sundays and predicts the same for July September and November, hinting at calendar curios and routine observance.
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