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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1887
Page
2
Postmasters report September leads in mail volume while a rural gentleman claims 32 million people clasping hands could circle the globe. Imports rise with many yards of silk dress goods and lace cited as examples. News of a gold and silver discovery in northern Wisconsin sparks local excitement and a hoped for boom.
Astronomer Richard A. Proctor states the sun cannot last more than ten million years. The sun has grown cooler in the past week, according to contemporary observations. Meanwhile Mormon hopes to found a community in Turkey seek Porte permission and broad support from well meaning people.
The Hudson New Jersey Fat Men's Club is noted for its oversized leadership with a president of 300 pounds and a reception committee totaling about 12,000 pounds. The text jokes they should handle weighty subjects given their bulk.
A Baltimore man dressed as a ghost with a sheet wrapped around him stalked pedestrians when another man who disliked ghosts fired a shot striking the apparition. The shooter faces possible legal action while the incident suspends such performances for months.
The Baltimore municipal election passed quietly last Tuesday. Latrobe, a Democrat, was elected Mayor by a 4,205 majority, a Democratic gain of about 2,000 from two years ago.
A Russian inventor held a public test at Newport Rhode Island last week in the presence of several naval officers. Nine charges were fired and each shell was completely destroyed.
An Indianapolis or Minnesota company proposes to insure lives of people refused by other firms. The plan appears to be a fraudulent money making scheme likely to trap many applicants.
An excited New York dynamiter boasts he would accept a $500 contract to blow England off the earth. No contract has been reported as awarded. The remark prompts note on his “genius” being confined to narrow limits.
An English observer says the locomotive can serve as an inexpensive hygrometer for farmers near railroads. If escaping steam lingers, air is near saturation and rain may follow. if steam vanishes quickly, weather is dry with little chance of rain.
A sensational note describes a growing western campaign with Native Americans discontent and revived frontier clashes. The piece frames Indian unrest as a threat to U S forces and hints at potential violence, contrasting with soldiers preferring rest in camp.
The earliest American slate pencil works remains active in Vermont while a second plant operates in Virginia. The Virginia Albermarle county facility employs many locals and turns out about 50,000 pencils daily, supporting workers from nearby huckleberry barrens.
An exchange notes three million women earn wages in the United States with 600000 in agriculture mainly cotton fields, 640000 in manufactories, 530900 in laundries insisting that the Chinese go, 280000 milliners, 200000 dress makers, 60000 tailors, and 690000 in sales, teaching, telegraph, typing, bookkeeping, typesetting, and nursing, plus 2500 female physicians.
A Washington letter notes that presidential burial sites are scattered across the nation. Presidents lie in places from Mt. Vernon to Monticello and Montpelier, with others at Richmond, The Hermitage, North Bend, Nashville, Buffalo, Concord, Lancaster, Springfield, Greenville, Riverside, Albany and Cleveland.
Washington and E M Creighton face lawsuits while Rey Mahaffey remains gravely ill. A wedding occurred between Mathew Clark and Mrs Stevens. Maberry Smith's funeral was held at Kimbolton. Local improvements include fruit trees from Cadwallader Nursery and a short horn cattle purchase. Prohibition speeches drew large crowds as Rev Donaldson and Rev White’s ministries continue.
Geo Kemp of Byesville visited friends Friday. Born October 27 to Homer Cleary and wife, twin girls Wallace Daniel of Granville is visiting his mother here. Lydia M Daniel teaching at Senecaville spent Sunday at home. Mrs Henry Zoller visiting friends in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. Mary L Conner returned from the West Friday. J F Perkins plans to move to Waterford to farm. List of local sick and visiting friends includes Blanche Stone and others. Jews Hawkins and Sheldrake announce a protracted meeting at CP church beginning November 2. J R Stewart delivered fruit trees for Johnson & Co. of Coshocton. Harry Conner, Ada Knowlton and Dr Freeman attended the Dye Daniel wedding at Renrock. Presbyterian Sabbath School entertainment Thursday evening well received with proceeds of $25. Harve Stone moved to J Marshall’s house. Mac Flanagan to Mrs W Smith’s. Nat Herron to Stone’s vacated house.
The county ballot lists Republican, Democratic, and Union Labor tickets with full slates. Republican selections include Foraker as Governor and Spear as long term Supreme Judge. Democratic picks feature Powell and Critehuidd. Union Labor lists Seitz and McDonald among others.
Reports from New Concord include visits and health updates for residents Jenmie Noble, Brown, Ella Haney, and Mrs Win Given. The UP church repairs finish and services move to College Hall. John Strewart is dead after an earlier move to Kansas. A herd of Jersey heifers arrives from Gen Harris, with McCloud retrieving cattle lost in a forest.
W N Leeper sold his personal property Tuesday. George White of Kansas visits. An oil meeting is set for next Saturday at 7 p.m. Pavements are being laid. A K Gibson moves to Iowa and G A Gibson will occupy the house left by A K. St Montgomery is courting these times and will be a juryman at Cambridge for weeks. Mrs Rebecca Mitchell and two children return with Mrs Louisa Mitchell for the winter. Maberry Smith, aged about 79, dies. he was an Elder in the United Presbyterian church. Revs Martin Campbell and Luccock conduct the funeral. interment in Bell cemetery. Sympathies go to the wife and children.
Wm Huston ill with typhoid fever. Samuel Carothers sold a horse for 110 dollars to J B Luccock. Districts 5 6 and 7 recess for two weeks. Seniot Carothers expected home from Wyoming Territory about the 15th. Samuel Gray injured by a falling stone in a tunnel. Lewis Wharton bought property in Cambridge and will move next week. Elijah Phelps, long time resident and ME church member, died last Thursday at age 88 after a long illness. Funeral Friday at home, Rev Appleton officiating. burial in Kimbolton new cemetery.
T W Carr sold his snowflake horse to Mr Tedrick last week. Joseph Fleming is out again after a long illness. Miss Ella Hutchison of Columbus visits Hopewell friends. Miss Rachel Mitchel and the Kirkpatrick sisters visit Hopewell. Those ill with typhoid are improving, but Mrs Deselms remains very low. The literary society drew a large crowd yet maintained order. A spirited debate on whether the late war caused more sorrow than the rum traffic ended with a decision in favor of the affirmative.
Clio J P Stiles of Washington visited briefly last week. Miss Ola Taylor of Freeport visits friends nearby. J P Turne runs a singing school at No 3 with exercises every Tuesday night. Mrs J P Turner of Cambridge has returned home after a visit. Party members from here attended a large dance at Tedrick's near Winchester last Thursday evening.
Rev. David Gordon a ME church minister for 45 years died October 20 1887 in Kimbolton Guernsey Co Ohio after a long illness. He moved from Petroleum West Virginia last fall and remained active in preaching and Sabbath school until shortly before his death. His funeral was October 22 at 2 pm in Glencoe with five ministers in attendance. The eulogies praised his scholarship and integrity and noted his strong character and extempore preaching. He was seventy seven years old.
A Barnesville Maryland major once on Jeb Stuart’s staff is praised for bravery and later medical recovery. A letter from Barnesville Missouri dated June 25 1887 touts Swift’s Specific at length, claiming it cured rheumatism indigestion and dyspepsia after six bottles. Barely legible concludes with offer of a free treatise mailed from Atlanta Georgia.
Blank mortgage deeds with or without dower and various Justice blanks available for purchase at this office.
At a Philadelphia dinner on April 10, 1819, the late Prof Samuel D Gross quoted that it is better to wear out than rust out. He praised brain work, study and persistent application for health longevity and enjoyment of lectures and authorship. Dr H Russell Burner visits this county every thirty days from Park Hotel.
The Ohio State Board of Examiners issues circulars for applicants to State certificates. Two examination meetings are planned for 1887 1888 in Columbus and at the Ohio Teachers Association session. Ten year and life certificates require specified subjects, testimonials, and proof of teaching success.
Delay causes trouble in illness. Waxador recommends prompt use at sickness onset. If a baby is sick and crying from teething, soothe with Dr Bull's Baby Syrup. It is safe. Price 25 cents.
A blistered heel from new footwear may heal by crushing a small piece of common newspaper and placing it under the heel. The paper acts as a lift, pushing the foot forward and freeing the heel from the shoe counter.
Dr. H Russell Burner argues for bright homes, saying sunlit rooms improve health and spirits for women and children. He warns sunless houses depress nerves and body, urging wide open windows and adjustable white curtains to admit light and air. His Cambridge visit is set for Monday and Tuesday, November 25 and 26, with office at Park Hotel.
Dr Burner discusses liver function as the organ that receives and sends bile for digestion and stool formation. He explains how nervous disturbances cause liver torpidity and disrupt other organs, urging proper habits to prevent illness. He notes upcoming visits in Cambridge on November 25 and 29.
A Noble County man nicknamed Ambler suffered an eye injury after accidentally striking himself while whipping a bulky horse. Doctors say sight may be lost. The incident occurred recently in the county.
Brief praise of Green's August Flower claiming it reforms indigestion and restores health. Advises readers to ask a druggist for a bottle priced at seventy five cents, dated March 3, 87.
A Sound Legal Opinion from Bainbridge Munday of Clay County Texas and testimony from D J Wilcoxson of Horse Cave Kentucky praise Electric Bitters for curing malaria fever jaundice and saving lives. The remedy is sold for 50 cents to 1 at C L Wall & Co drug store.
A count shows 89 children are housed at the Noble County Children's Home. The report details the facility's occupancy and care provisions for the young residents.
Dr Ira M. Lang, a prominent New physician, endorses Scott's Emulsion of Pure Cod Liver Oil with hypophosphites as highly effective for pulmonary affections and scrofulous diseases. He notes its palatable taste and easy administration, calling it very serviceable and beneficial.
A report states buyers are offering 12 dollars per ton for hay in Bellaire indicating current market rates for forage. The detail highlights local agricultural pricing and could affect nearby farmers and traders.
Describes the 1887 N W Ayer & Son publication with comprehensive census based data. Includes newspaper listings by state and town, county and state statistics on manufacturing, wages, capital, population, and elections. Price $300 carriage paid Philadelphia Pa.
Advertises Dr Williams Indian Pile Ointment as a universal cure for piles with testimonials from Judge Coons of Maysville Kentucky and Judge Coftinbury of Cleveland Ohio. Claims immediate and permanent relief with hundreds of testimonials. Sold by druggists for 1 per box or mailed by Williams Mfg Co Cleveland Ohio.
A Cleveland advertisement promises Dr Flagg's Family Ointment soothes and heals cuts burns and skin diseases. It claims to remove pimples freckles and other flaws leaving skin smooth and beautiful. Sold by druggists for 25 cents or mailed by Withiam Mrs Co. in Ohio.
A Coshocton county wife bearer was visited by Regulators one night last week, seized from his home and soundly switched. He pleaded earnestly and is now allowed to stay in the neighborhood on good behavior.
The ad copy traces Castoria’s use from infancy to motherhood, noting early remedies for a sick baby and continued use as a child matures, then as a mother with children. It emphasizes trust and ongoing reliance on Castoria across life stages.
Bargains in dry goods advertised at J O Mellyars for the next several days inviting shoppers to visit the store for reduced prices and special offers on textiles fabrics and notions.
C. L. Wall & Co. offer Bucklen’s Arnica Salve promising cures for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money back and sells at 25 cents per box. Feb 18 ly.
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