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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1885
Page
2
Various notes cover Gen Mahone possibly stepping down from the U.S. Senate seat for Virginia while commentary predicts his potential rise in state politics. The piece also mentions Mrs Garfield income, snow in Indiana, slavery measures in Brazil, a Thanksgiving proclamation, cattle restrictions, Ferdinand Ward’s conviction, Cleveland’s view on office seekers, and McClellan's death.
Eastern newspaper men say Hon S J Randall of Pennsylvania is likely to be among the top candidates for the Democratic nomination in the next presidential race.
Government officials pursue a policy to banish polygamy and believe the aim can be achieved in a few years.
The piece notes D. D. Taylor intends to press toward a goal when the time comes and hints that if Dave reaches it he would provoke wider activity and interest in the matter.
A train traveling forty miles per hour struck a trestle in Spain, resulting in multiple deaths and many injuries. The accident underscores dangers of rail travel abroad.
Reports to Bradstreet's claim a contrary rumor about moving General Grant's remains from Riverside Park is false. The family and Grant desired placement there, and the current week shows improving trade and optimism among business men expecting better months ahead.
In political circles it is said John G. Thompson accepts the land office inspector role and moves to Washington Territory to push for statehood and a U S Senate seat. He is accused of manipulating the party machine to achieve this, and observers consider his chances not entirely unlikely.
Statistics from the Geographical Society of Marseilles count 6 377 692 Jews worldwide. Europe holds 5 407 602. Asia 245 000. Africa 413 000. America 300 000. Australia 12 000. Nearly a third of European Jews live in Russia, with Austria and Hungary next. Denmark Sweden and Norway total 7 000 Israelites.
Canvass of returns shows approval by large margins for amendments to sections and articles. Totals include Amendment to section 2 article 2 Yes 538,858 No 53,177. Amendment to section 1 article 3 Yes 536,273 No 53,223. Amendment to section 2 article 10 Yes 534,669 No 53,629. Amendment to section 4 article 10 Yes 469,113 No 59,929. Total 743,458. Ohio to hold elections on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
Twelve states held elections Tuesday including Colorado Connecticut Florida Iowa Maryland Massachusetts Mississippi Nebraska New Jersey New York Pennsylvania and Virginia. Democratic gains exceeded 2000 votes in Virginia, Connecticut, Maryland, Florida and Mississippi while Massachusetts Pennsylvania Iowa and Nebraska leaned Republican. Precincts in Connecticut produced a Democratic gain of nineteen and New York Sun projected Hill winning by 15 000 to 30 000.
At ten o'clock General George B. McClellan's body was moved from the Prime mansion to Madison Square Presbyterian Church for simple services led by Rev. Dr. Charles H. Parkhurst. The procession included Loyal Legion and Meagher's Irish Brigade, with a modest, civilian-appearing cortege and no marching band or flags, before a special train carried the coffin to Trenton for burial.
The Commercial Gazette notes that the United States imported eggs worth 795 800 82 in six months of 1885 from Canada Europe Denmark and Antwerp estimating about 47 748 048 eggs. It warns Americans to boost domestic poultry with incubators to cut foreign dependence and export surplus eggs.
The mint director's report issued last Wednesday outlines foreign replies to coinage questions. It estimates global gold production at 95 million and silver at 115 million, with changes from 1882 and 1883. The United States remains the largest coiner, with Germany and Great Britain also producing substantial sums. India and Mexico show notable silver trends. The report includes detailed operations and tabular statements from mints and assay offices.
Henry L. Bacon, known for selling forged notes on Bohemian oats to eastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania farmers, pleaded guilty in Akron to forgery and received a seven year sentence. He admitted selling about $1,000 worth of forged notes nine months ago.
An 1880s ad asserts honesty is best in medicine and promotes Ayer's Sarsaparilla as a genuine preparation and unequalled blood purifier, claiming it surpasses all others.
Prominent Catholic members plan a meeting in Baltimore to discuss fundraising needed to establish a University in Washington City. The report notes a famed quote about age and variety and cites Salvation Oil as a cure for pain.
An 1850s style advertisement extols Mishler's Herb Bitters as superior to quinine for malaria and kidney ailments. It claims the remedy prevents fever chills, tones the stomach, boosts appetite, strengthens digestion, and supports urinary and liver health. It touts decades of experience and calls it a universal female remedy.
Readers are urged to subscribe to The Independent a versatile weekly from New York City. The paper is described as religious literary educational art and science focused with 32 folio pages and 22 departments. Free specimen by postal card. monthly sixpence option. yearly $3.00 or two years $5.00. Address The Independent No 251 Broadway New York City.
Pastor Ben J. R. Hall of Shelby, North Carolina testifies his daughter, once iron-depleted and ailing, improved after using Swift's Specific. Sores behind the ears discharged then healed. appetite and vitality returned. The letter urges others to try the vegetable remedy and notes available from Swift's Specific Co. in Atlanta and New York.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad announces an annual low rate excursion to Chicago on Tuesday November 10. Tickets good returning for 10 days allow attendance at the Fat Stock and Dairy Show the Chicago National Poultry Association show and the Breeders' Associations meetings. Day coaches and B and O sleepers available without change. For tickets and schedules contact local B and O agents.
Wm Thomas of Newton Indiana reports his wife suffered a 25 year cough but was greatly helped by Dr King’s New Discovery. The first bottle gave relief and the second bottle cured her, with trial bottles offered at C L Wall & Co. Drug Store. Also advertised is Dr Bigelow’s Positive Cure touted as safer and more economical for throat and lung troubles.
Columbus forecaster George W. Twiss says the winter should be mild overall with colder trends possible later this month and again around mid December.
The medical societies of Muskingum Morgan Perry Licking Guernsey and Coshocton counties will meet in Zanesville Probate Court room Thursday afternoon to organize a district society and unite the county societies into one. It is proposed they meet quarterly at the different county seats.
The notice describes piles with back and abdomen weight and indigestion symptoms. It claims Dr Bosanko's Pile Remedy absorbs tumors and relieves itching for a gentle cure. Price 50 cents. Address The Dr Bosanko Medicine Co Piqua Ohio. Sold by J M McGill.
A plant grown by Moses Ramsey from a coffee seed has drawn notice for its massive leaves—up to 30 inches across—and its height of about seven feet. No one here can identify the species without analysis.
Suffering souls are urged to buy Electric Bitters at 50c a bottle from CL Wall & Co. The ad pledges rapid improvement, renewed energy, and lasting relief from bilious complaints.
Readable entries list various farm and household goods including eggs butter lard chickens hams and potatoes alongside seeds such as timothy bluegrass red clover mammoth clover and alsyke hover. Also mentions meal sorghum honey salt and rags with paper indicating mixed commodities in a rural sale or inventory.
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