Various political notes and legal changes across the U S and abroad
The piece surveys topics from the McKinley tariff debates in Congress to a Republican State Convention in Cleveland with Ex Governor Foraker as temporary chair. It notes a Kentucky Senate succession, Carlisle winning the U S Senate seat, Presbyterian General Assembly revisions, New York libel law, East Africa territorial tensions between Germany and England, and hints at imperial avarice shaping policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Foraker
Germany
England
Ben Butterworth Signals Tariff Shift in Congress
Ohio Congressman Ben Butterworth, a Republican long seen as a protectionist, spoke in Congress on the McKinley tariff bill in terms that resembled free trade, provoking talk that he may jet from party lines and consider the Democratic fold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Butterworth
Ohio
Congress
Mr. Butterworth
Cardinals' Ages Pivot in Papal Succession Talk
The New York Sun reports on the College of Cardinals in Rome with seventy members led by aging members. Cardinal Monaco Lavalletta, Secretary of the Congregation of the Index, is noted as a key potential pope candidate alongside Cardinal Battaglini of Bologna who is in frail health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Rome
College of Cardinals
Cardinal Newman
Cardinal Merted
di Ronde
Prague
Lisbon
Pius IX
Leo XIII
Monaco Lavalletta
Bologna
Monsignor Battaglini
Senator Sher man rejects free coinage in silver debate
In last week's Senate discussion on the silver bill, Hon. John Sherman voiced mixed views. He favored measures expanding money with gold and silver deposits, urged not to pledge all world silver, and said he would support a plan combining gold and silver at par if feasible, otherwise he would vote negative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
John Sherman
United States
Congress
India
China
Candidacy of Mr. Cook for Congress Draws Laughs
The Guernsey Times notes humorous aspects of John M. Cook's bid for Congress from Jefferson County. It recalls the county’s many officials in Washington and reports Cook’s attempt to solicit signatures with mailed postal cards, which newspapers exposed as a scheme. Despite the flak, Cook remains an energetic politician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guernsey Times
Bro. Joseph
John M.cook
Congress
Jefferson County
Auditor of the Treasury
Washington
Ohio
Cook
Veterans Roused At Richland Meeting Call For Pension Reform
Old soldiers gather at G A R hall in Senecaville on May 17 1890 chaired by Valentine Jackman and A Laughead. Resolutions denounce broken promises push for G A R Service Pension Bill and vow to back lawmakers who pledge support. Calls for county organization and mass meeting with Sons of Veterans present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland Township
G. A. R. Hall
Senecaville
Valentine Jackman
A. Laughead
J. L. Dilley
Congress
Henry Briedenthal
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Sons of Veterans
Washington summer normal school to be taught by Prof W H Tannehill
In Washington the local news notes that Prof W H Tannehill will teach a normal school this summer. The town reports plentiful young squirrels and a busy period with several new houses and a crowded housing market. The Fair Board updated the premium list, planned balloon ascensions with parachute descent, bought land, and aims for first class conditions for the September 30 to October 3 fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Tannehill
George Perry
Main Street
A. J. Clark
G. H. Stout
Pearl McCreary
Mandy Colley
Columbus
Robinson Post
G. A. R.of
Washington
W. A. Perry
Salt Fork
Wim. Bowman
Cambridge
Fair Board
Serenaut
Local notes and visits from Cambridge residents downtown
J K Barnett and Byron Anderson were in town on business while Dr Boyd traveled to Dover. W C McConaughey made a Cambridge trip, as did Mrs Miller and children. Miss Alice Reed visited from Fairview, and Reece White moved to New Philadelphia for work. Memorial services are planned at the Methodist church and a Decoration Day ice cream festival is set for May 30 with Post Boy Bach providing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Barnett
Cambridge
Dr. Boyd
Dover
Byron Anderson
H. W. Luccock
Charles Smith
Concord
Appleton
Pittsburgh
W. B. Yeo
W.C. McConaughey
Dr. Miller
Alice Reed
Fairview
Reece White
New Philadelphia
W. Luccock
J. E. Kennedy
J.T. Campbell
Cairo
W. Mbs
D. M. Sleeth
Frank Mercer
Philadelpha
McConaughey
A.©. Bowers
Millie McMillen
Etta Miller
Ella M. Yeo
Minnie Ross
Etta Ross
Jennie Alloway
Hattie Gibson
J. J. Davis
Ella Yeo
Ledlie
Davis & Yeo i
Methodist Church
J. C. Hammond
M. E. Church
School Hall
Bach
L Campbell
Alfred Weedon
Mary Stone
Nannie Stitt
Emma McCartney
Mary Rainey
Alice Parker
A Weedon
Dr Taylor
AJ Clark
WE Boden
J LJ Taylor
J . Stee
RF Nelson
Peter Dennis
Wm Quinn
J A Thrapp
Effie Broom
Thos Smith
W Mi Barber
N He Barber
Lola
Myrtle Ovier
TC Mackey
Abe Marsh
Kim Green
Jonnie Black
J Os Nichole
J R Boyce
W A’ Rainey
Mack Scott
Cora Jenkins
N Slutchison
TG Brown
JM Amos
JL. B Moore
Nellie Kirkpatrick
Tha Me Burney
JK Sankey
Masses Dot Boyd
Viola Dayton
Eva Mc Donald
Milton Turner
Co 1 Campbell
Stuart Harris
A G Scott
W Anderson
Ws Daugherty
Hanna
Henry Wilson
Win Quinn
Hillinan
Local Notes From Town on Busy Weekend
Robert Johnson came to town on business last Saturday. A road near the bridge has been improved with clinkers. A house fire Thursday drew a crowd but was put out quickly. F P Downey led the telegraph office last week due to I E Archer's diphtheria. Washington Bliss, aged citizen, died Monday after a Christian life. Elmer Trott Lizzie Conner and Linnie Wilson were elected delegates to the Epworth League Fifth Conference in Columbus June 2 and 3. The G A R Post held an open Camp fire last Wednesday with speakers and a patriotic crowd. Fred Winniker opened and C H Hughes closed the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Johnson
F. P. Downey
I. KE. Archer
Washington Bliss
Elmer Trott
Lizzie Conner
Linnie Wilson
Epworth League
Columbus
G. A. R. Post
Fred Winniker
C. H. Hughes
Local Notes on Cambridge Area School and Trade
C M Shipley visited Cambridge on business. C C Inglish bought a fine buggy from a Westchester firm. James Milner and Frank Downard plan new barns this summer. Miss Austa Thompson teaches a summer term in Londonderry. No preaching at UP church on Sabbath due to Rev Caldwell's absence. Geo Jingen will teach winter term in district No 1 Washington township. Local attendees went to teachers’ examination at Cambridge last Saturday. C C Inglish and W M Forsythe will teach a summer normal beginning July 14. Wanted 500 lbs weekly cash for roll butter from Guernsey county. Mrs Mary E Mellyar, B-4t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Shipley
Cambridge
Saturn
Ugh Inglish
Westchester
James Milner
Frank Downard
Austa Thompson
Londonderry
Babbath
Rev. Caldwell
Geo. Jingen Wll
Washington Township
Camridge
C.C. Inglish
Forsythe
Freeport
Memorial Services and Parade in Cambridge May 30 1590
Memorial services in Cambridge linked to G A R Post Union Veteran Legion and Sons of Veterans with school children and citizens. A 1 pm assembly and 1:30 pm march to cemetery with bands and ordered honor route through streets ending at 7th Street. Memorial program includes music and talks led by Morton Campbell John L Locke and J B Ferguson. Subcommittees and flower duties assigned to local officials and many women volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
G. A. R. Post
Union Veteran Legion and Sons of Veterans
U. V. Legion
V's
7Th Street
Steubenville Avenue
6Th Street
Wheeling Avenue
Post—Union Veteran Legion—Sons of Veterans
Masonic
K. of P.jr.o, U A. M
Morton Campbell
John L. Locke
Annette Carver
J.B. Perguson
Court docket items and civil actions in state cases
Court reports include Kraft Bros and Rosenburg versus J H Paden default for 160433, partition order for Robert Beggs versus Wm F Beggs et al, commissioners Vermillion McBride and Douglass presiding. Susan Bay versus Thos J Ruth death of defendant suggested action revived to Alvan B Hall as administrator with leave to file supplemental petition. Ohio cases include assault and battery nolle prosequi entered, malicious destruction of property fined 20 dollars plus costs, toll gate destruction fined 12 dollars plus costs, and John and Sarah Ginn each bound in 500 dollars recognizance to next term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kraft Bros and
Rosenburg
J. H. Paden
Robert Beggs
Wm. F. Beggs
W. H Vermillion
Thomas McBride
Samuel Douglass
Susan Bay
Thos. J. Ruth
Alvan B. Hall
Ohio
Frank “Oats
Nolle Proseq
Wm. Sunnafrank Et al
Frank Kelly
John
Sarah J. Ginn
Local News and Anecdotes From Cambridge Area
Miss Beryl Amstot visits Cambridge friends Ada Archer of Leipsic Ohio visits town Rev Burt of Cambridge to hold services Sunday at M E church Elvin Ferris family to visit Morgan county late this week Albert Wilson killed Sunday by poisoning offered $45 for the act Harvey McVicker Noble county farmer dies at Batesville from apoplexy A J McCullough and Miss Lena McBURNEY to teach winter term primary teacher not hired yet Squire Oliver presides over McVicker v Shaw case. decision deferred. A jockey soaks horse hair with lamp oil to shed winter coat. method deemed successful for removing hair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beryl Amstot
Cambridge
Ada
W.S. Archer
Leipsic
Ohio
Rev. Burt
M. E
Elvin Ferris Sid
Morgan County
Albert Wilson
Harvey McVicker
Noble County
Batesville
A. J. McCullough
Lena McBurney
Squire Oliver
McVicker
North Salem News In Briefs and Local Notices
Local notes report Mrs Speers convalescent and Mrs Edith Thornton ill with dropsy. Fishermen report plenty of fish. corn tasseling seen in Texas. The Shaffer family plans to move to Pennsylvania. Prices noted for butter flour bacon and other staples. Funeral of Wm Brower attended by William Angus and wife. Spring farming delayed by heavy rains. Legal cases Heslip vs Jaslogram dismissed for plaintiff absence. Memorial sermon at Kimbolton MEB church on 25th. Kimbolton G A R post to meet 24th for Decoration Day planning. Heavy rain and wind damaged fences in some areas. Case O B Jones vs Adam Alexander set for May 31 before Squire Patterson. Land appraiser S J Montgomery delayed by illness. Snyder boys report Portland Oregon strike turmoil and July-like Sabbath atmosphere. Wheat nearly ripe. dyspepsia linked to decline, urging Ayer Sarsaparilla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speers
Texas
Wm. Shaffer
Pennsylvania
M. T. Mathews
Birmingham
Edith Thornton
William Angus
Wmn. Brower
Oscar Heslip
Jaslogram
Hammond
MEB
Kimbolton
Kimbolton G. A. 1
Post
O. B. Jones
Adam Alexander
Squire Patterson
Taerippe
S. J. Montgomery
Liberty Township
Snyder Boys
Portland
Oregon
Swift's Specific Cures Severe Blood Poison and Boils
A testimonial from William Sowers of Covington Ohio detailing a five year battle with a severe blood poison healed after using Swift's Specific S S. The ad includes another patient W J Mivcugly of Marion Alabama claiming a six bottle course cured widespread boils. The notice offers a free treatise on blood and skin diseases from The Swift Specific Co Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift
William Sowers
W. J. Mivcugly
Marion
Ala
Minnesota Letter from Byron Sees Lakeland Growth and Trade
James L. Miller writes from Byron Minnesota detailing seeding and crop prospects with flax wheat corn and barley yields and prices. He notes dairying activity and cheese production with a milk cream separator and economic rents in land and wages. He describes local weather diversity and immigrant work ethic, plus prices for land and wages. He then segues into a catarrh cure advertisement by Cheney & Co promising a cure with testimonials and a money back offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron, Minn
Ros. Heraio
Minnesota
Byron
Guernsey
Herkato
James L. Miller
Butterse market prices and community notices in Brady
The report lists Butterse and regional price quotes for eggs potatoes and corn amid local church events and family updates. John Thomas plans a Kentucky summer stay and Miss Ollie Bonnell visits family in Cambridge. A wind storm damaged orchards and fencing, while the M E Sunday school hosts a crazy tea and elects officers. The funeral of Wm Brower followed his death last Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Thomas
Kentucky
Cambridge
M. E Sunday School
Warne
Carrie Canaan
Lizzie Crawford
J. H. Bonnell
Charlie Temple
Ayer's Cherry Pectoral Advised For Early Cold Warnings
The piece warns that a minor cold can start a fatal complaint and suggests keeping Ayer's Cherry Pectoral on hand to treat it at the onset. It emphasizes prompt use of the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
German Baptists Hold Annual Meetings Near Warrensburg and North Manchester
The German Baptists Dunkards announce annual meetings for the last week in May at Pertle Springs near Warrensburg Missouri and at North Manchester Indiana. Excursion tickets via the Pennsylvania Lines sell for round trips to either meeting place. Perth Springs tickets available May 19 to 27 good return through June 26. North Manchester tickets May 20 to 25 with return through June 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrensburg
North Manchester
Ind
German Baptists Or
Dunkards
Pertle Springs
Pennsylvania
Perth Springs
Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway Sells 1000‑Mile Tickets
The Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway offers Commercial Tickets good for 1000 miles across thirteen roads. Information on covered territory available from any railway agent. Small stations may order by contacting the General Passenger Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway
Local Drugstore Ad Promotes King Remedies and Refund Guarantee
D M Hawthorne's Drugstore advertises Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption Dr King's New Life Pills Bucklen's Amnica Salve and Electric Bitters with a money back guarantee. Also notes a Cleveland and Marietta Ky excursion on May 20 offering five days in Cleveland including Garfield Monument dedication at a rate from Cambridge of 2.50 and return validity through June 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr King
Bucklen
D.M
Hawthorne's Drugstore
Cleveland and
Marietta K’y
Cleveland
Apa
Garfield Monument
Cambridge
the & M
Advertising banner for salve by D. M. Hawthorne
An 19th century style ad touts a salve claimed to heal cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded and lists a price of 25 cents per box. Sold by D. M. Hawthorne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Hawthorne
Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Relief for Lung Ailments
A vintage patent medicine pitch asserts guaranteed satisfaction or money back. It touts Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and throat to chest illnesses like bronchitis and asthma, claiming safety and pleasant taste. Trial bottles are offered free at D. M. Hawthorne’s drugstore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
D. M. Hawthorne
Local Notes on Residents and Weather Conditions
Butter 8c and eggs 8c. Born May 13 to W. H. Bell and wife a daughter. H. A Gibson and wife plan to move to Uhrichsville. Samuel Stewart visiting relatives at Hopewell. Mrs. Rebecca Wagonseller in poor health. Mrs. F. M. Temple much improved. Corn plantings delayed by heavy rain. John Smith, formerly of Hopewell, moved to a farm near Norwich. John Glenn of M. E. church ill with diabetes. John Harding of Midway visiting with brother-in-law Wm. Young, who is very low with consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Bell
H. A Gibson
Uhrichsville
Samuel Stewart
Hopewell
Rebecca Wagonseller
F. M. Temple
John Smith
Norwich
John Glenn
M. KE. Church
Teo
John Harding
Midway
Wm. Young
Uncalled Letters At Cambridge Post Office 1890
Cambridge Ohio May 17 1890 list of letters remaining uncalled for at the Cambridge post office. Persons calling for them are asked to state they are advertised Everett Campton Miss Bill Lorimer Willie Collins J Henry Muck Mr Lion A Dodils Miss Clara EK Sickels Miss Annie B Bord I Shaw KJ Horseman A D Taylor Mrs Henry Hardesty Win A Vincent Tom Kinney Win A Wilson Mrs Magpie Lightowler J B Taylor P M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Ohio
Cambridge Post
Everett Campton
Bill Lorimer
Willie Collins
J Henry Muck
Lion A Dodils
Clara EK Sickels
Annie B Bord
I Shaw
KJ Horseman
D ‘Taylor
Henry Hardesty
Vincent
Tom Kinney
Wilson
Magpie Lightowler
Dr Haines Golden Specific Promises Secret Cure for Alcoholism
An advertisement claims Dr Haines Golden Specific can cure drunkenness without the drinker knowing, by adding it to tea or coffee. It asserts rapid, permanent results for all drinkers, with guaranteed cures and confidential correspondence from Golden Specific Co at 186 Ruce Street, Cincinnati Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Specific CO
Ruce St
Cincinnati
Real Estate for Sale in Cambridge by J C G Carver
J C G Carver lists Cambridge properties including two hotels and multiple dwellings on Wheeley and Steubenville avenues, housing on several streets, and thirty one building lots south of the creek. Prices range from 100 to 2000 dollars and early purchase is urged before price increases. Also offers lands for sale or exchange in Guernsey Harrison Pike Morrow Licking and Hocking counties with timber land in Kentucky and farms in Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Wheeley Avenue
Steubenville Avenue
11Th Street
12Th Street
Shick
Church Street
Guernsey
Harrison
Pike
Morrow
Licking
Hocking
Ohio
Kentucky
Kansas
Gallant Veteran Suits Offer For Decoration Day Stock
The advertisement offers G A R and Sons of Veterans members regulation uniforms at low prices. It touts indigo dyed wool flannels and yacht cloths, with 10 dollar suits in sack cuts as best value. Savings of 20 to 25 percent on chevriot cassimere or worsted suits promoted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.A.R Suits
S.of V’s
Wolff’s
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Cambridge Herald
Mahaffey & Ogier
J.P. Mahaffey
T. W. Ogier
Main St
East Court Square
John G. Carlisle
James B. Beck
U.S
Adams
Mr. Carlisle
Presbyterian General Assembly
Saratoga, N. Y
New York
A Langhead
Byesville
Antrim
Mary E. Mellyar
North Salem
Covington, Ohio
Drawer
Atlanta, Ga
Hall
BF. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Brady
Ollie Bonnell
Stiles Church
Stiles
Kabo
Nimrod Rankin
Bently
Wm. Brower
J. J. Kahn
Bell
Baptist Church
Pennsylvania Lines
J.B. Taylor, P.M
J. C G. Carver
Florida Southern Railway Co
JC Carver
Real
Orfice’ S
Wheeling Avenue and
East Eighth Street
M. S. Wolff & Co.s., Strictly
ONE Price Clothiers
Hirschberg
Ogier’s Book Store
Borders
Piper, Holland
Family Bibles
Atte
Cambridge, Ohio
L. P. Hosick
Wheeling Ave
Cambridge Ohio
C. B. Cook
Madison
Me van
C. Ayre & Co
Berwick
Optician
DR. Harkey-Adams
Arnesville
Albert House
Central Hotel
Eagle
Harkey-Adams
Zanesville
Box & Ohio
Norfade
PEERS
XL Sldvoe
Chase Brothers Company
Rochester
Herald Office
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