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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1883
Page
3
A catalog listing many readers and primers with varied prices. McGuffey and Appleton readers show amounts from a few cents to several dollars. Arithmetic books by Ray White Harvey and Holbrook appear with single or paired prices in cents or dollars.
The Cambridge Herald reports a mix of local items from November 8 1883 including weather hints of an Indian summer, market notes on apples and potatoes, the oil excitement in Duck Creek valley, and social events such as a gymnasium admission, a Halloween party for Ada McFarland, and a Christmas ball at Periclesian Hall. It notes births and deaths, property transactions, a fire in George McManaway’s house, the chair factory roof, and various local personalities and goods.
Memorial services were conducted at the M. E. church for members who died in the past two years. A large congregation attended the service with readings, prayers, and brief biographical sketches of fourteen deceased members led by Dr. Locke. Snatches of testimony followed from W OH. Mellyar, and others in a heartfelt tribute to the departed.
The Presbyterian Church marks its thirtieth anniversary with a sermon on remembering the days of old and the work of God. The pastor reflects on past events, membership growth from the original few to several hundred, and the continued need to seek God.
In Quaker City last Thursday sixteen year old William Sayres and a companion hunted on a railroad bridge. Sayres rested a gun against his breast to adjust the coat when the weapon slipped, discharged into his abdomen, causing a ghastly and likely fatal wound.
A Friday morning fire wiped out Miller's Station and a stock of goods worth 3000 owned by J. C. Williams. Household items were lost and the family barely escaped. Tyner post office in the building also burned. total loss about 4000 with 2400 insured. Cause of the blaze unknown.
The Earl Court confined in Zanesville jail on robbery charges at New Concord escaped briefly by striking the turn key with a chair leg aided by fellow prisoner McDowell. After a chase Court was recaptured but McDowell fled. Also noted were Col Jake Kemple’s lecture reception and the death of Rev John F Churchill in Leon Kansas, plus local marriage licenses issued to several couples.
A 19th century advertisement touts Dr Bull s Cough Syrup as a universal remedy for coughs and colds, noting its continued relevance even as pet trends shift away from pugs for the fashionable.
Washington department invites bids to establish a tri weekly mail route from Quaker City through Middletown and Fairview to Freeport. Bids are accepted through January 4th.
The reliable Vincent troupe starts a short engagement at City Hall on Monday evening presenting Joshua Whitecomb. Felix A. Vincent stars as Uncle Josh with Eva Vincent as Tot and the Jury. The company impresses with strong performances and the last night at the old City Hall is noted. The Vincents plan Marton the Belle of the Market as a finale.
Clarance F. Maris was in town Sunday. Mrs J S Nace of Gallion Ohio visits here. Miss Anna Inskeep near Gibson's visits Wheeling. Dr G W Riddle of Barnesville spent Sunday with friends. Miss Mamie Oldham was at Zanesville last week visiting. Charlie Morton of Fairview visited Cambridge. Miss Kate Heade of Oxford township went to McConnelsville. Mrs Gi L Arnold and children visiting in Jefferson county. D M Jordan of Noble county to become Cambridge citizen. William Atzdell and wife of Calcutta Ohio among friends in Cambridge. W R Morgan of Quaker City in Crestline telegraph work. J W Campbell Esq at Barnesville on legal business. Miss Allie Fowler returns to Barnesville after visit to Quaker City. W B Green and wife to Southern Kansas for wife’s death. W A Carpenter and J B Ferguson Esqs at Zanesville on legal business. J E Close of Beaver Falls Pa visiting his father at the Park Hotel. Miss Ella Cowgill of Spencer Station visits J G Bell family. Mrs E A Haines of Washington guest of L Haines over Sabbath. Benjamin Scott and George Henry and family of Logan county visiting. Miss Gray of St Clairsville and Miss Robins of Mt Vernon visiting Lide Bell. Mrs Ferbrache and family moved from near Clayesville to this place. W il Maberry of Fountain Hotel Newcomerstown calls and remembers the printer. Dr Wellens and wife of Barnesville were guests of T H Anderson and J J Hyatt over weekend. Miss Jennie Slyde of Washington visiting Cambridge guest of J C Beckett family and at Oldham’s Station.
The Barnesville News notes Samuel Nace possesses an orange tree several years old and of handsome size. The tree bears over a thousand blossoms filling the house with a delightful fragrance and a white mantle, a prize to its owner.
Common Pleas Court assigns cases for Nov 14 to 22 with 130 civil and two criminal matters. First week tried to court, second to jury. grand jury begins Nov 13 and petit jury on Nov 19. Four youths cut a bee tree in Adams township, angering A S Speer as silent observer.
In Steele this week many churches saw large Sabbath attendances. O I Lowrey unveiled a new store sign. Miller McCollum reports 40 sheep in the Ohio Register and about 100 rabbits killed by hunters Saturday. Two young men have been coon hunting with a two-catch. Halloween mud splashed several local windows. Nelson McCreary moved his saw mill to Jonathan Rose's place in Oxford township. Andrew Clark returned to Springfield Illinois after a visit here. William McMillen died and was buried Sunday. Western Union repairs and wire changes were made at the local telegraph office. Farmers doubt over half a crop of sound corn this year. David Conaway sold 60 fat hogs, still has about 100 hogs not fit for market. Barnesville fair paid only 40 cents on the dollar. Guernsey County fair ran concurrent with local fair. Joseph Linkhorn took in about 200 hogs and cattle, John Scott about 250 hogs last week at 4 cents per pound. Communion services at United Presbyterian drew a large crowd. Rey White aided by Rey Nash. Heiner Baxter kept busy supplying boots with customers likely to return. The deputy internal revenue collector issued a license to Louis Yaus for cigar manufacture and he plans to begin this week.
Births and engagements mentioned including John Rich's daughter in Green County. Visits by Mrs Burns, a furniture shipment to Washington, and a Morgan junction station note. Wedding ceremonies held for John Morehead with May Bridenthal and Charles Saltsgaver with Adelaide Gordon. Anniversary party for Mr and Mrs Tipton and praises for the Bonnie Meyer Troupe.
Miss Maud Stone visits Miss Ella Draper departs for Nashville Tennessee. Wallace Daniels returns from Granville to stay through holidays. West town tunnel almost done trains to Caldwell to begin next week. Miss Rose Clary injures shoulder after scaring a tramp. Syndicate of W & NYRR tours village to Campbells Station with special train carriages. New engine arrives and a new coach due next week.
Oldham's Station and nearby areas report social visits and milder news. A literary society forms at sarr's school house, Elmer Smock guides the school, and Miss Jennie Hyde visits A W Barnes. Diptheria cases ease, a No 1 blacksmith shop opens, and section 12 growth continues under new leadership.
Several local items report Saturday nutting activities and minor damage from a runaway team at the depot area. Rev R J Miller visits family in Pittsburgh while Rev J M Henderson preaches at the U P church due to Dr Paul's illness. A call for a pastor is discussed after a congregational meeting, and Miss Irene Ewing visits from Zeno, Ohio.
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure with a testimonial from Mrs stating she gained 32 pounds and has not felt this well in 20 years. The claim is the remedy is worth $50 a bottle and is sold by John Downar.
Johnson repairs his hotel while Robert Shultz moves to Brady to clerk for Samuel Thomas. Corn brings 65 to 70 cents per bushel with little available. A literary society is proposed here as nights grow longer. D D T of the Times debates Heraty with Democratic papers. James Weyers starts a four month term of school at No 12 London dery on Monday the 5th. W Bonnell returns from several states praising Kansas for water timber and climate and may move there. Denison Tidrick and RR Miller plan a Capital punishment discussion at McCeary's school house on Wednesday evening November 7 at 7 o'clock.
Rey G B Smith visited town last week as Oakdale held a spelling bee Thursday night. Mrs Edith Williams is in good health. George Frasher starts school at North Union this week. Dr and Mrs CH Price visited Leesville recently. William Longsworth sold his farm to Ino Hunt for 8000 dollars. Prof Glass teaches music at Pleasant Hill. A Pine Grove literary society was organized last Friday. George Condon of Canada resides nearby. Mrs Emma Price is in Washington this week with her sick brother L M Ferguson. The Presbyterian church roof suffered fire damage before Sabbath services. The writer defends the local literary items and asks for reorganization of the society, noting decorum concerns.
Edison’s Electric Light praised as a wonderful discovery but Hall’s Cure deemed more remarkable. Sold by John Downar, October 4.
A snow storm passed last Thursday. CJ McKinley has been on the sick list. Some young men attended the Byesville play Saturday night. John Kackley’s new house will soon be completed with Perry Stires as architect. John W Spaid and wife of Hartford visited friends here Sunday. Mrs Hattie Robert of Cambridge has returned home after a visit with her father. Mrs Steve Secrest and Mary Rackley of Point Pleasant spent last Sunday at Dan Dudley’s.
John L Johnson travels to Lebanon for education. Jonas Groves lies ill with dropsy at his Noble county home. Mrs Robi Campbell visits daughter Mrs George Kays near Gibson's Station. Mrs James Scott of Valley township visits daughter Mrs David Secrest in Kansas. Belford and daughter of South Olive visited Dr Belford last Saturday. Mrs Canyon visits daughter Mrs Perego and plans to stay through winter. ME church prayer meeting next Thursday evening resumes after a gap. James McElwee expects son David home from Texas for holidays. Milton and Howard Robins sell their store at auction and plan Iowa farming. Maggie Lee visiting Baltimore relatives and will be home this month. George Hall family visiting relatives in Washington county. Local youths attend entertainment in Evesville Saturday night.
The first snow fell here last Wednesday. Born to Mr and Mrs W A Smith. Two weeks vacation planned for public schools. Henry Frye, ill for some time, improving. Mr and Mrs Hayt spent recent days in Marietta. Clothing store to move on Depot street this week. George Conner, our liveryman, purchased fine buggies. A missionary concert was held at the M E church Sunday evening.
Cambridge Lodge No 301 I O O F mourns the loss of a respected member Rev FE S Hoaoranp who died October 25 1883 in Steubenville Ohio Rest in peace The lodge resolves to publish this notice in Cambridge papers and the Steubenville Gazette Herald and Press signed by A W Hottinay Gro H Basreier and J S Prouse
Accounts be heard in the Guernsey County Probate Court on November 23, 1483. Final and various guardian, administrator, and executors accounts listed for Joseph Jeffer, Annie M. Brown, Orra A. Brown, Francis Trott, Samuel Forsythe, Hannibal Meek, George Gooders, James Dugan, Ashenhurst heirs, Barney Ward, James W. Johnson, Joseph Burn, James Sherrard, Turner G. Brown, John W. Davis, and R N McCleary estates. Judge P Hosick presiding.
Petition to alter a county road from lay pike Richland to Salesville Gibson's Station road in Wills township will be presented to Guernsey County Commissioners on the next meeting date in December 1883. Principal petitioner William Weaver and attorney Sam C Luccock file details of tract boundaries and stakes A and B for the proposed change.
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