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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1887
Page
2
Across national notes Gen Grant memoirs yield about 400000 in royalties to the widow. New York and other ports report heavy emigration with ten thousand landing in a day. Arkansas timber lands attract eastern capital for speculation. New York passes a half day Saturday holiday law. John L Sullivan plans a two year stay in Australia starting in September. The political scene focuses more on national than state issues.
A claim states that an average New York election campaign costs around $200,000 to fund candidates or supporters, implying that no poor person can realistically compete.
James notes that Hon. John Sherman served as a recruiting officer in Ohio during the war, raising two regiments which he commanded for a few weeks, a claim raised in political discourse.
Canada proposes to spend sixty thousand dollars more than last year to strengthen coast defences. The report notes unmistakable symptoms of nervous disorder within the Canadian government.
J. K. Brown is prominently named in connection with the Republican nomination for Auditor of State. If a stalwart Republican is sought, surely J. K. Brown will fill the bill and would make a strong candidate.
Britain pursues no further claim as Hayti pays or secures payment of the English demand, leaving Tortugas Island under Haitian control and ending the dispute between Great Britain and the Haytian government.
Republicans in Kentucky announce a full state ticket as they vow to buckle on the armor and fight regardless of a Democratic advantage to prove their mettle.
J. L. Davis of Liberty Township presents his name before the Republican County Convention. A thorough Republican and capable man, he would make a competent officer as County Clerk.
Grand Master Powderly issues a circular urging a grand Fourth of July celebration by the Knights of Labor across the United States and recommends the stars and stripes be the emblem of loyalty as the flag used.
Circulating reports claim revenue figures show 4033 saloons in Iowa 1852 in Kansas 1262 in Maine and 446 in Vermont, states where Prohibition laws have been enacted, according to circulating press material.
Statistician Edward Atkinson states that hens eggs alone now exceed 100 million dollars in annual value and that poultry and eggs together surpass the combined value of pig iron wool and silver. He notes the growing scale of the egg and poultry industry and its economic significance.
The United States furnishes about 60 percent of the food supply drawn by England and Ireland from outside their borders. Food and cotton products sold them during the first three months of this year totaled 21 million dollars.
The Knights of Labor plans active political involvement, promising influence for the party they align with. Their involvement could tip probabilities toward the affiliated party in the upcoming campaign.
Albert Turner jailed in Louisville charged with Jennie Bowman murder. Tried on his confession he was found guilty and sentenced to be hanged July 1. William Patterson, the other indicted defendant, will stand trial this week.
Lebold Bros of Cincinnati owners of the horse Montrose won the Derby at Louisville last week and reportedly gathered just over sixty thousand dollars from bets. The result surprised many bettors as several lost substantial sums wagering on the race.
Thomas A. Edison says he conducted experiments in the South suggesting telegraphy through water without wires may be possible. He envisions ships miles apart at sea communicating directly in the future.
The Henry George faction expresses strong confidence and plans a state convention to nominate a ticket, signaling a heated political contest in New York if their faith holds.
In New England many desire the government to issue the half cent again while others argue the penny suffices for everyday needs. The debate reflects a division over coinage value and practicality.
The ex-Chieftain Jeff Davis is a frequent banquet guest among Southern crowds. He speaks when invited, and his remarks thread through nostalgia for the lost cause. As he nears the end of life his words grow milder, showing a faint current of repentance.
A wave of U.S. investors buys large tracts of land in Mexico, urged by dreams of a bonanza. The piece notes capitalists fear no danger from the feared Mexican greaser and suggests rapid expansion could push Mexico toward becoming part of the United States.
A renowned physician argues carbolic acid should not be used to disinfect disease causes as it preserves dormant germs. He also rejects alcohol and sulphuric acid, endorsing bichloride of mercury for fast, potent action. A dilute one to five thousand solution destroys all living germs in fifteen minutes. for sewers, sulphate of iron is best.
The United States joins Belgium Brazil France Great Britain Guatemala Holland Norway Portugal Salvador Sal Domingo Servia Spain Sweden Switzerland and Tunisia in a new International Union to protect patent laws. An American patent holder may obtain valid patents in member countries within seven months after the U S patent is issued and enjoy home protection.
New Concord reports diverse local happenings. US Society elected J Comin president and J W Garrett secretary last week. Washington visitors W M Adair and W N McConnell joined local activities. Duncan's Falls Mr Miller managed milling business. Profs AH and A R McCulloch to conduct a Normal at Cambridge this summer. Norwich club beat the student nine 20 to 11. kids beat Norwich 27 to 15 in baseball. Local Italians shared music. Peter baptized by Ed Pfaff. YMCA and YMMCA commencement address to be delivered by Rev J Dirons of Pittsburg. Free Trade debated in Philo hall with mixed opinions. AH McCulloch reappointed Cumberland schools superintendent. multiple teacher elections unresolved. board to meet next week.
Lilly Anderson remains quite ill while Brady Neeland is being raised by Jos Hawes. George Fox shows improvement and hopes for recovery. John Fleming recently received a fine Norman colt. Little Lew Fleming recovers from a serious illness. Little Jos McCoy is improving after illness. A dance at Mr Blem Friday evening and singing at Harmon Saturday night were postponed by bad weather. Farmers delay corn planting due to rain. Milton Sions leaves Brown Manufacturing Co and resumes work at Pt. Pleasant. Emma Woodruff Lottie and Belle McCoy plan Crazy cushions for fall fair. Dogtown history explains the town’s name after a Cambridge incident involving a dog.
Harmony social news notes Bert Collins is very ill and Minnie M Heskett visits. Sadie Bugher stayed with Mrs Aaron McKinley. Norval Heskett sent Jap McFarland one day. Lizzie Collins recovered enough to move about. A Monday dance at J and Fleming’s failed. District No 7 class begins Monday the 16th with Wm Hawkins as teacher.
Brady reports visits by Harry McCracken of Zanesville and Mr and Mrs M Lake of Belmont county. GB Carr of Plum Creek Nebraska visited locals last week. A thunderstorm last Tuesday struck a barn owned by Mrs Bates and a large shade tree near the residence. Sunday school was reorganized with Chas J McCracken as superintendent and a slate of assistants and officers.
Multiple court entries: Ellis Kelly and Alpheus Ringer verdict for defendant $241. Jacob C Thomas versus Thos White et al verdict for plaintiff $180.24. Samuel Fulton vs J B Mehaffey verdict for plaintiff $173. Mary Mehaffey versus James Gildea defendant pleads guilty and maintenance order set at 300 with 50 due in 30 days and 50 every six months until paid. Wm Law executor versus Noah Emerson et al settled with costs. Court Constable Chas E McCulley appointed. Annie Johnson versus James B Johnson et al judgment for plaintiff $14,985.25.
W E Lynn writes from Ottawa Kansas praising the city on the Marais des Cygnes river. He highlights its population near nine thousand, modern utilities, churches, schools, and the Inter State Sunday School Assembly in Forest Park. Lynn extols Ottawa as metropolitan with seven railroad outlets and rich agricultural surroundings while noting a need for manufactories and capital.
North Satem Ohio May 12 1887 James P Carnes defends honesty and loyalty amid a dispute with John Bumgardner. He asserts G A R post funds, attacks claim of fraud, questions Decoration Day motives, and proposes settling past issues in Common Pleas Court while defending religious freedom and conscience.
A health advice note recommends avoiding stimulants and bitters of cheap whiskey. It promotes Electric Bitters as a purifying alterative for the blood, liver, and kidneys, aiming to restore vitality and strength, sold for 50 cents at C Ed Wall & Co's drug store.
George Darr of Nebraska visits his father N Darr y Bell near North Salem. Misses Millers from near Kimbolton visit 8S Taylors. Ohio stock buyers haul fine horses locally. Donahue and friend visit J Dunlap’s. 8S Gibson buys 40 acres near Sugar Tree and plans move. Dora Martin attends North Salem communion. Church gains new members. Ice cream and strawberry festival at MFE Church Washington raises 25 for missions.
Dr Chapman’s snow flakes amuse only to be admired. Miss Emma sister of Mrs Andrew Taylor visits at her house. Mrs Lee Clark’s singing class meets every Friday at Mantua school house. Mrs Jennie Johnston McCreary has come home to stay this summer at her mother’s. Quarterly meeting moved to Bridge Ville June 12 from May 22. Hopewell Powell now quieter after transfer to Athens asylum. Communion at Mt Hermon church next Sabbath. Rev Campbell assisted by Rev Lytle.
California trails only Texas in U S wool production with 6,069,698 sheep and 6 pound fleece average. Ohio ranks third with 4,561,913 sheep, New Mexico fourth at 4,025,742, while other states exceed one million. National wool output declined by 32,919,207 pounds from 1884 to 1887, with Ohio and Pennsylvania among the states contributing large drops.
A Palatka merchant testifies about a 15 year old customer who suffered a severe rheumatic attack and bed rest for six weeks. The seller claims that distributing a dozen bottles of S.8.8. completely cured him and hails S. 8.8s as very potent in rheumatism.
B Pearce of Gainesville Florida reports four years of rheumatism in the right hip eased and finally gone after using S. S. S. 8.5.5. The testimonial praises it as the best possible tonic and a necessary household medicine. Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases offered free by Swift Specific Co. Atlanta GA.
Auditors of Franklin Licking Muskingum Guernsey and Belmont counties met in Newark on Thursday to appraise the B and O railroad for taxation. The report lists per mile values for main stem, division lines, sidings, second track, stock, and local structures across counties with separate appraisal for the Straitsville division.
Unprecedented sale of Boschee's German Syrup praised as safest remedy for coughs colds and lung troubles. It claims to cure by removing the disease source rather than just masking symptoms and costs 75 cents for a large bottle. Also reports a North Salem U P church revival led by Rev J W Martin with 83 accessions and 15 new converts on a recent Sabbath.
A historic medical ad asserts hypophosphites are not only very palatable but greatly enhance remedial power. It claims effectiveness for consumption scrofula emaciation and loss of flesh or nerve power, advising to take no other remedy.
If you want your clothes cleaned or repaired be sure and go to Kersey's on Mill Street opposite Court House. The ad urges prompt service and emphasizes convenient location for residents near the courthouse.
A guaranteed salve priced at 25 cents per box promises cure or money back. It claims to treat cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and piles with perfect satisfaction or refund. Sold by C L Wall Co. February 18 ly.
On May 12 1887 Elza Turner J P united John S Callihan with Miss Doral Swingle. On May 16 1887 Elza Turner J P joined Thomas Williams and Miss Florence Richard, both of West Cambridge.
Have moved to their elegant new rooms in Taylor's new block and opened the largest and best selected stock of Dry Goods Carpets Rugs etc in Eastern Ohio. Special sale for one week of silks and fine dress goods. Finest line in this part of the state at low prices and great value. Call and see us in our new store we will save you money.
Be Gentlemen seeking good goods and perfect fits at low prices should call Gormley. Many customers leave satisfied. He has just received a large stock of Spring and Summer goods visible at his elegant new aery (store).
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