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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1890
Page
3
The Cambridge Herald reports New Concord wanting a brick yard while Cadiz sees memorial plans and local events. Deaths include Mrs. Bele Johnson near Plainfield and Joseph Erwin of New Concord. census work begins June. schools and churches plan meetings and reforms. many brief notices cover real estate, auctions, and local commerce.
The Board of Health met Monday evening and fixed wau walls at four inches thick, down from eight. A committee of Messrs Linn Oldham and McPherson will confer with the Council Improvement Committee on ponds and marsh drains. Another committee Allen Warne Arnold will monitor the Berwick sewer case. The Board recommends the Smead system for the Central school building.
The Town Council declared the fire department engineer position vacant and directed the Fire Committee to consult with staff and report next meeting. Mayor Barr named Allen Wharton and Rech to study extending corporation limits. A. A. Johnson received a permit to store phosphate in Ward C. Alumni exercises of Muskingum College set for June 24 at New Concord with program details.
The amendments permit year round black bass angling with hook and line, extend duck shooting to April 10, and modify squirrel season from July 1 to December 15. They also strike 60 foot water pill net rules and remove limits, and authorize refund of the Poorman act fishnet tax.
Rowland Hawthorne, 13, son of J. L. Hawthorne of this place, was kicked by a horse Monday in Knox township. He sustained a severe head wound above the left ear and remained unconscious Tuesday. Dr. Wall removed about two inches of bone. recovery looks unlikely.
Geo W Woodruff of Dyson in Guernsey county Ohio offers to mill and season all kinds of timber. He can also produce sawed lumber doors sash flooring and siding at low rates on short notice for local customers and builders.
Samuel Clemens died suddenly last Sunday after a church prayer. He was about 60, a member of the M E church and buried Tuesday by the G A R. He leaves a wife and five children. community sympathy is extended.
Fine weather and fair roads reported as eggs Ac and butter sell at 12c. Mrs. William Spaid convalescent. Thomas Deeren traveled to Cambridge last week. Hartford coal mines active with a six cars per day contract. Local youth attended Hartford meeting last Sabbath. Richard Trott lost dogs to meat theft one night. Ettie Wilson Blue Bell and Bell Conner Eyesville visited Adam Davis Sabbath. Citizens praised for street improvements. attendees at Tom Mc Gee funeral. Mrs Luke Danford Bringlesburg near death after horse accident.
Mrs Speers convalescent and frost damaged fruit mark early spring. EE McKim bought a brood mare from J P McKee. H EE Forney visited Winchester friends as Wm Shaffer and Sears travel. Liberty township census and George Bell farm drilling noted. G A R Kimbolton members to plan Decoration Day. pension for W A Lewis. Star of Bethlehem and Parallel Bible agents offer price cuts.
William Thompson is a clerk at Cooner and Reasoner. Eva Freeman begins a two month school term at Oak Grove. The town reports rising prosperity though tragedy strikes as Thos McGee dies after coal falls on him, Alonzo Meek dies of inflammatory rheumatism, and Frank Bean passes away after months of illness. The deaths are mourned by the community and the McGee funeral is conducted at the M E church with about 100 in attendance.
The report shows total annual enrollment 100 1105, monthly 930, average weekly 0.0 909, and daily attendance 0 0. The monthly enrollment percentage is 92.8 and weekly 9.7. Cases of tardiness noted. The total enrollment for April 1888 was 803 and for 1889 was 867.
Individuals indebted to Mrs. Mary E. Mellyar on J.O. Mecllyar's books or by note are urged to call and settle accounts before June. After that date the notes and book accounts will be turned over to her attorney for collection.
Baltimore and Ohio and R Co offers round trip fare to Warrenburg Missouri for the German Baptists Annual Meeting. Tickets issued May 19 to May 27 and valid for return through June 26. For details contact B and O agents.
A fragment notes offers on goods claimed to be the lowest priced in the area. The readable text hints at a sale or advertisement for value items with emphasis on bargain pricing. No specific products, brands, dates, or locations are readable.
Thalheimer's Baltimore Clothing Company presents a large line of men's boys and children's wear with prices guaranteed not to be beaten. The boys and children's suits are described as sure to please even the most fastidious.
A local retailer promotes a bundle including a baseball bat cap and belt priced at five dollars per item or as a complete set for a total of five dollars each. The ad emphasizes affordable sports gear for players and fans.
The store advertises the largest selection in fine flannel shirts dress shirts and neckwear in the city. It also features an elegant line of hats with stiff and soft styles and a stylish range of accessories.
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