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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1889
Page
2
Official notice records the mailing status and address details for Cambridge Ohio. Entry notes the Main Street East Court Square office and post office routing for second class matter.
In a sweeping 1889 policy shift the Argentine Republic abandons faith in paper currency and uses all means to promote coinage with gold and silver specie as the new standard.
An article notes a biased view claiming Native Americans demand eleven million dollars for ceding Dakota lands to the United States, framing it as a blunt yet businesslike argument and illustrating racial prejudice in commentary.
An eastern journal laments that prominent literary figures are aging and new voices do not yet emerge to replace them, expressing sadness but hope that fresh writers will arise when needed.
Democrats celebrate a political shift as Montana’s Constitutional Convention will be led by a Democratic majority following a recent election. The development signals potential policy influence and party momentum in state governance.
The passage names Virginia as the source of seven presidents: Washington Jefferson Madison Monroe Harrison Tyler Taylor. Ohio follows with four: Grant Hayes Garfield and Lincoln. Kentucky is credited with one: Lincoln.
Reports say US troops quelled a riot in Guthrie after clashes over tract ownership as tensions rise in the so called promised land. The conflict is described as the start of a broader war.
In Philadelphia a common practice among leading doctors is noted as kissing the hand of wealthy female patients at farewells, with an extra fee of 35 added to the visit. Several ladies’ notes confirm the custom, though vanity delays protest.
The piece notes an epidemic level of personal crisis this spring affecting both underclasses and well-to-do families. It observes many despondent individuals including a fair representation of women, and warns that despondency wields a mighty influence.
A week of remarkable stories includes a Maine tale claiming an army of caterpillars halted a railroad train at twenty miles per hour. The narrative notes mass casualties and the engine lacking sand to move on a greased track, with the item tied to a prohibition state origin.
A movement among Ohio Masons aims to establish an orphan home for deceased Masons modeled after Xenia. Delegates will meet at Fountain Park on the Chicago, St. Louis and Pittsburgh line to inspect a potential property for purchase and future buildings. If satisfactory, the site will be developed and improved.
Delegates from Tuscarawas cast ballots in convention assemble to back John A. Buchanan for State Senator. The district includes Coshocton, Tuscarawas, Guernsey, Monroe and part of Noble and leans strongly Democratic making a nomination effectively an election.
The report notes a partial wheat failure in Australia and rising demand for American wheat. Shipments are already heading to Australian markets, with farmers hopeful for prosperity as increased farm product demand could benefit the nation overall.
A leading lumber journal argues there is no risk of timber exhaustion in the United States, citing Puget Sound as containing 560 billion feet of timber and 1,800 miles of shoreline with vast forests. It notes annual harvests of about 500 million feet yet miles of forest remain, suggesting the supply could last far longer than feared.
The Baltimore American notes a trend of women dressed in head to toe black with veils and gloves using a borrowed child to display about town. The piece suggests this masks as widowhood, arousing curiosity about the late husband and his death, and may lead to new romantic prospects if the wife seeks recontracting matrimony.
A circulating report claims the President favors pardoning all deserters from the U S Army. It cites 40 000 desertions in sixteen years and suggests releasing them to restart the service without pursuit burdens.
Washington news notes a busy town on Saturday with merchants active. progress includes railroad grade staking by the engineer corps, oil drilling at 1333 feet with salt water halting digging, and land leases. Alfred Skinner, longtime local leader and former infirmary director, died May 22 at about age 70, with survivors in the area and Baltimore, Columbus, and Pocahontas.
Memorial Day program outlines a 1 pm procession from town hall with girls and boys bearing flowers, Cumberland Post 216, and citizens. The parade proceeds to the cemetery for floral tributes and prayers before a Presbyterian Church program with songs, recitations, and orations by May Moore and Col. T H Anderson.
An advertisement touts Ayers Sarsaparilla as a remedy to bolster nerves and endurance. It claims the drink inspires courage and fortitude to face life’s trials.
The annual report of Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Ohio IOOF in session at Toledo shows membership on January 1, 1889 at 52,774, a net increase of 1,970 from last year, and seven new lodges in the state. It also notes $161,016.25 spent for member and family relief during the year.
The Commercial Gazette argues against the New York Times view that Presbyterianism in the United States is waning. It credits the church with growth, cites a surplus of seminary graduates and idle ministers, and calls for stricter student selection to fix vacant pulpits and weaken excess seminary enrollment. It emphasizes unity and broad denominational strength over sectarian conflict.
Readers learn Hall's Catarrh Cure claims a complete cure for catarrh a constitutional disease. The pamphlet says the medicine is taken internally affects blood and mucus surfaces and offers $100 for any failure to cure. Address F J Cheney Toledo Ohio and buy from local druggists for 75 cents.
Mr Jesse Wall visits Cambridge to stay with relatives Frank Shively and Miss Deeren of Blue Bell attended by J B Atkins Sabbath evening. Flora and Clara Fleming of New Concord attend memorials. Presbyterians decorate their church. Charles Moore visits Cambridge with D F Stanley. Camp posts bills for G AR event on June 6. Miss Sarah McBride nurses sister Mrs Benjamin Green who is gravely ill. Silas St Clair and Will Beevis injure when a colt throws St Clair during a drive, entangling his foot in the gig.
North Salem reports are in with butter eight cents eggs ten cents bacon six and ten. Sheep shearing is the order of the day. Pratt Barnes and wife of Brady visit with Prof William Angus. Culvert work at Flat Ridge church site. Pension back pay for Calentine and McMullen cases. Stock law enforcement gains local support. Rev Hammond preaches memorial sermon at Kimbolton Exodus 2 12. Fishers warned of fines for stream use. UP congregation holds meetings with communion. Large Sunday crowd at services. Mrs W A McCullough fries potatoes using water that killed several goslings. inquiry into the cause remains.
Mrs Hugh Dyer visits Indian Camp as seventeen year old rocasts appear. Children’s day at the ME church set for the third Sunday in June. Frost bites corn locally and worms damage crops this season. JF Rankin and wife visiting relatives at St Clairsville for a week. Chapel bridge road grading by County Commissioners completed last week. James McGirne and family move from Love City. he works as a miller at Brady mills. Rev ES Bowers gave memorial sermon to a large audience at MEB church. Alvin and Frank Hawthorne of Indian Camp visit with sisters Lizzie and Annie Dyer and Misses Dyer_referenced.
Hawthorne Drug Store reports a boom in trade due to free trial bottles of Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption. The medicine supposedly cures coughs colds asthma bronchitis croup and all throat and lung diseases and offers a free test bottle with a large bottle priced at 1. Each bottle is warranted and customers can try before buying.
Reuben Jenkins leaves position as night operator at Norwich. Mrs Wilkin and Mrs Hanson remain very ill. W J Grimes visited Belmont county friends last week. College and High School Seniors enjoy a vacation. A Decoration Day baseball match is possible. Communion services were held at the Presbyterian church. Rev Brown had assistance from Rev Geof Hackett. The village mourns the death of Mr. Harper, a leading local businessman, from pleuro-pneumonia. His loss is deeply felt by family church and town.
Mr and Mrs BD W Nossett of Byesville observe their 25th marriage anniversary on April 30 1909 at Clifton House. About sixty friends gather at 10 30 am with prayers by Rev J W Thompson, a dinner follows and gifts are presented by Rev J K Grimes and numerous guests including Mr Fulton Mrs Bliss Prof Bliss and others.
The Soldiers Relief Commission, at the Auditor's Office on May 27 1889, authorized drawing 8 for the State Soldiers Relief Commission. Township commissions were appointed with presidents named. a 5th of one mill levy was set this year. a July 3 1889 meeting was scheduled with blanks and instructions to be provided by the Auditor.
Local leaders announce plans to construct a new Presbyterian church in Freeport. The project aims to serve the growing congregation and nearby residents, with developers seeking community support and fundraising drives.
Bradstreet’s reports growing activity by manufacturers’ agents as new wool clips arrive. West markets trend higher. Ohio farmers expect 30d per lb, California trades noted. Boston and New York show steady to strong quotations, with pulled wools abundant. Philadelphia quiet, old stock scarce, dealers hesitant on new clips.
An old advertisement touts a salve claimed to cure bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions. It promises piles are cured or money refunded with a 25 cent per box price and notes sale by D. M. Thorne on December 6, 1888.
Court actions include dismissals and multiple verdicts: RJ Clark vs W A Lovejoy dismissed at plaintiff’s costs. A J Little vs James N Smith verdict for plaintiff $99.99 plus costs. Samuel C Luccock trustee cases with resignations and new trustees, bonds set. George Hill vs J B Luccock default judgment for $1 03992 and costs. Jacob C Thomas vs Thos White funding for plaintiff $83.52 and order of sale. Frank Calvert vs Wm Calvert sale confirmed with deed and distribution and $75 attorney fee. Abner Huffman ex r vs James Hamilton default for $50.60 with order of sale. Bowers vs J B Luccock motion for new trial overruled. Cambridge Lodge and others conditional order of revivor.
State Supreme Court rules the installment sale law is constitutional and that sellers cannot reclaim goods without first settling with purchasers and refunding money paid.
A $1,000 reward is offered to any chemist who can provide an analysis of a single particle of mercury iodide or potash or any poisonous substances under Swift's Specific. The notice promises payment to the successful analyst.
Forsyth Georgia January 23 1889 case by Vaughn reports seven bottles of Swift's Specific cured secondary blood poison after doctors failed. Customer B F Winerrip of Richmond VA endorses the remedy and notes no symptoms in sixteen years. Castoria advertisement closes the piece claiming childhood use and trust across generations.
The advertisement touts Ogier's Book Store as the place for cheapest school books bargains plush albums family Bibles Psalm and hymn books plush frames and a full line of school supplies including stationery paper crayons slates inks pencils and more at the lowest prices in town.
To begin the new year right in business, Ogier's Book Store offers a good stock of blank books. The store emphasizes fresh stock to help entrepreneurs and clerks organize work and records for the coming months.
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