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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1888
Page
2
Public notice entered at Cambridge post office as second class mail matter. Office located at Main St East Court Square.
The M E church General Conference prohibits women delegates this term. Cleveland dominates renomination chatter, Blaine hints at possible presidential nomination. Masonic Cerneau dispute moves to Supreme Court from Coshocton. M E Church membership rises from 1 769 534 to 2 093 895 in four years. Senate turnover expected as twenty six will leave Congress. Democrats hope to regain half of the outgoing seats.
A dispatch notes the demise of The Alarm an anarchist parson's paper due to financial strain. It laments the pressure on honest endeavor and wishes the anarchistic principle could be submerged to allow the country to breathe easier.
The piece notes that business activity slows during presidential campaigns but asserts America has capable leaders to prevent financial ruin regardless of which party holds office. It emphasizes prudence and preparedness by wise heads in the nation.
An old saying links juries to twelve prophets apostles judges pillars tribes stones gates and zodiac signs. It notes jurors were brought before the judge who punished non agreement with fines and imprisonment.
The temperance movement gains strength in Ohio as dry supporters report victories outside big towns and cities. Courts impose heavier penalties for liquor violations, including a saloon keeper fined 1200 dollars and sentenced to 120 days in the work house until fines and costs are paid.
The North and South differ on color policy with the South insisting on separate churches and presbyteries for colored members. A recent Southern resolution urged segregation as a condition for any union, despite whites showing a strong desire for united action.
The author argues for mixed party control to improve legislation and urges voters to consider principle over mere allegiance. They critique voters who follow party lines without evaluating platforms or the true welfare of the people.
The district contest shows mixed predictions with Taylor seen as likely to be renominated by acclamation. Hollingsworth, Coulter, and Poorman are noted potential challengers from Harrison Jefferson and Belmont, while Belmont may provide some support to others. County politics center on Guernsey and Taylor as rivals speculate on post term succession.
The Cadiz Republican defends a statement on equal congressional honors for Col Taylor and others. It argues Harrison county Republicans backed Taylor in 1882 and later and notes Danford and Updegraff received similar support. It calls for fair, orderly canvassing and rejects misleading criticisms.
Court reports list civil verdicts and judgments including Chas Grier versus David Long with $50 for plaintiff, Maggie McCleary versus John Wagner with maintenance and costs, and Mary Thompson divorce. State cases show multiple fines, workhouse terms, and pleas, plus a new jury drawn for Ohio versus Maria McClelland and ongoing trial Ohio versus W C Denny with about 70 witnesses present.
In the matter of J Sane James Wilkin to J M McKitrick, assignee discharged after labor. Isaac Beal estate widow Jane Beal unable to appear. Samuel W Luccock named commissioner to take her election and accept provisions of her husband. William Wilkin assignment discharged. Committee Rainey and Mclyar report treasurer accounts: amounts due 26696.15 and redeemed orders 2675.16. Marriage licenses issued to AA Mornnina and Lizzie R Atchison JT Hartong and Mary E Linno J V Cramer and Emma Ford W E Rose and Miss Annie Linn.
New Athens hires Nannie Angus started for New Athens last Monday. George Moore to teach in No4 Liberty Township next winter. JH Dull to teach at Bridgeville this summer and next winter. Carr Bros plan three more wells. Fruit crop prospects strong. RP church North Salem service at 11. Kate Angus to teach two months at North Salem starting May 14. Kimbolton Co meeting last Monday. will start work soon. Groundhog Day observed Saturday. treasurer paid out about $30 last week. Ed Booth won premium with 44 scalps. father 65 the prior week. Birthday party at W A Thompsons with gifts and a large dinner. School No 4 LaDelle took first at county institute in Redfield. Miss Maggie S Angus taught there two years. Guernsey teachers noted for excellence. Rev Gray preached solid Sabbath sermon. Some youths disrupt services. a word to the wise is urged.
A decorative song and chorus by Will L. Thompson, author of Gathering Shells on the Sea Shore and Come Where the Lilies Bloom. Noted as one of the prettiest songs published, with music dealers offering mailing for 40 cents. Published by W. L. Thompson & Co. in the East.
A Byesville reader argues against sectarian divisions and urges reading Acts and the Bible to follow Christ’s appointed way for salvation. He emphasizes faith, repentance, confession, and baptism as essential, warns against relying on feeling, and calls for unity on Scripture. April 27, 158s.
Sunday and weekday updates record births, teacher appointments, and school terms for Independence and Salt Fork. W G Walters receives high wages for Beech Grove school. J W Harding and W G Walters are licensed to preach. Missionary services are planned with Rev A H Norcross to speak. James Ruby resigns as ME church class leader after forty years of service.
The Quaker City school board to employ teachers this Monday night. Frank Hayes and his mother from Middletown visited J L Douglass on Saturday. Barcum's show draws 85 tickets in Wheeling on Monday. G W Carroll, general agent for the Chamela lion Machine Co, was home over Sunday. Miss Maggie Gardner visits here and in Pairview after weeks in Pennsylvania. CD Romans heads west on a tour, his brother KE Romans now in St Paul Minnesota. The glass factory runs full vans with large shipments to justify extending the season to July 1. WH Hartley & sons expand in hardware and tinware. A saloon vote closes Spencer town saloon. thirty-day license period ends unused. No saloons remain in the township.
On May 15 1888 the CG and M Railway will sell tickets to Cleveland and return good to May 21 on the regular passenger train. Rates vary by location with several towns listed, no car changes and seven full days in Cleveland. For tickets contact CG and M agents. W K Ricwaks G P A.
The article notes visits by Samuel F Brown and Henry Lake of Harmony, Albert fy Wycoff of Hartford, and Mr Stone with his daughter at Byesville. It mentions two blacksmiths in town, a potential new hotel, and local trades like saddle making. Local incidents include mail carrier Stanley’s accident and J B Neeland’s shoulder injury. John Kelly lost a snowflake horse to choking and previously a colt gored by a steer.
HM Dugan returns from Cambridge for Sunday visit. A J Gill of Middletown visits friends. RP Bell reports the loss of a valuable stallion by death. Communion set at UP church on Sabbath. James Inglish and Thomas McBride drill wells last week. W F Padgett to teach winter term at Kansas district No 5. Alvan Campbell of Belmont county visits. Clark Inglish begins summer school at Blooming Grove. Clark and Iven Hixson travel to Newark for carpentry work. Robert Lindsey public sale rescheduled to May 17. Ottie Padgett suffers eye injury while brush gathering. may lose eye.
The Herald endorses Joseph D. Taylor as a candidate for Congress subject to the Bellaire convention on May 15 1883. Despite a term and a half in Congress he is praised for wool industry pension legislation and district welfare, noting he has earned universal constituent satisfaction and should receive a third term with no opposition.
A first class roller flouring mill on railroad with several acres and a good dwelling is offered. The mill handles all custom work and the owner will trade for a well improved farm or sell cheaply for cash as he quits the business.
Forsale all unsold lots in Holmest addition to the City of Englewood Kansas in Chirk county with about 600 lots. Some are two blocks from railroad depot and a contract with the A T & B Railroad Co grants 24 acres for a round house 15 side tracks and division headquarters. Also fine farming land in Clark county Southern Kansas with good soil and climate. For information contact J C Carver Real Estate Agent.
A period advertisement urges readers to brace up from low spirits and headaches without stimulants. It promotes Electric Bitters as a purifying blood alterative that revives liver and kidney function, restoring vitality, sold for 50 cents a bottle at Wall & Co's drug store.
Senecaville and nearby towns report visitors and church activities. Chas Lowery and friends spent Sundays in Cambridge, Otho Dilley from Zanesville visited, Mr and Mrs RG Young from Byesville were here Sunday, Rev A B Shaw from Pataskala visited parents, Rev J W Wilson of Cleveland preached at MFE church, Jas Thompson moved to Zanesville, Rey Satherwaite of Beverly preached at the ME church.
If you suffer asthma bronchitis or throat and lung diseases you may see rapid improvement after using Santa Alie. For catarrh and other ailments these California remedies are natural productions not secret compounds. Sold at $1.00 per package three for $2.50 guaranteed by your druggist.
The mine coal trade is quiet as Miss Florence Sigman starts a two month school at Greendale Center. Rev Chalfant plans a continental tour possibly visiting the Holy Land. He preaches at Lore City and Chalfant's. Rev Grimes fills Cam bridge pulpit. Rev Sprinkle speaks on prison life at a quarterly U B service. Weather harms grass seed and stock, while a new graveyard fence and monument near Scott's mines are praised.
Gro F Fonpa of Boulder Colo reports using Butte-Tine for back pain and kidney trouble with complete relief. Ben Carron endorses Santa Able for throat complaints and vocalists. He notes strong sales and recommends the remedies to druggists and customers.
Center Township reports corn planting and road work while sheep washing continues. A wedding is expected soon. Jas Anderson visits Blue Bell. both he and Lon Montony have measles. School thrives with F W Steele teaching. Local option vote scheduled for Saturday May 26. Wim Eagleson confined by rheumatism. John Scott delivers props to Scott Salt and Coal Co. John Kirkpatrick of Tyner to teach six months at Baird's.
An advertisement touts The Original Abietine Ointment in two ounce tins as an absolute cure for old sores burns wounds chapped hands and all skin eruptions and claims it will cure all kinds of piles Sold by Cambridge druggists at 25 cents per box or 50 cents by mail dated feb 23 1888 tf ment.
Tickets at one fare for round trips to Iowa Minnesota Dakota Nebraska Kansas Arkansas Texas New Mexico and Kentucky Tennessee Louisiana Mississippi Alabama Georgia North and South Carolina Florida go on sale March 20 April 3 24 May 8 22 June 8 19 1888 from stations west of Pittsburgh. Return within 30 days. Contact agents of Pennsylvania Co Pittsburgh Cincinnati St Louis Ry or Chicago St Louis Pittsburgh Ry. Mar 22tf
An advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as best for cuts bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions with a guarantee of satisfaction or refund. It lists Brice 26 cents per box and notes sale by Co. L. Wall & 60 to December 188.
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