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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1882
Page
3
An 1881 testimonial claims Brown's Iron Bitters is not alcohol based and can replace liquor while curing numerous ailments from dyspepsia to rheumatism. The letter from Rev. G W Rice praises the remedy for saving hundreds from saloon life and providing lasting relief across a range of health issues.
The Cambridge Herald lists arrears notices, shop promotions, and local events. Oysters, overcoats, quilts, and cloaks feature in ads. town reports include weather, prices, fires, deaths, and legal notices. Mr. McBurney named school examiner. many residents move, marry, or suffer injuries.
The Odd Fellows Hall at Quaker City was dedicated last Saturday with the usual ceremonies conducted by the Grand Master. The hall is one of the best arranged and neatest in this section. There was a large attendance. An elegant supper followed at Quaker City Hotel. Members of the order were present from Barnesville, Bellaire, Wheeling and other points. The enterprise of the brethren indicates prosperity and is to be commended.
Last Thursday at Guernsey Station Mrs Samuel Valgamot handed an apple about the size of a hulled walnut. The fruit was from the second crop of the year on a small tree set out last Fall. The tree bore blossoms in June and September and hung with small apples from the September bloom.
Suffering piles can be cured with Dr Kisner's New Method. Cure guaranteed with no cutting or labor disruption. Visit Thursday Nov 28 at Dr Arnold's office. References to E B Hoopman W A Campbell B Thomas J McCollum and G C Anderson listed.
Henry Larrison sues the C. and M. railroad for $1,000 alleging that on November 11 he bought a ticket in Cambridge for Kimbolton, boarded the train, and was forcibly ejected within five miles of Kimbolton, injuring his clothing and body.
John Rose died at his late home in Hopewell last Thursday evening at age 64 and was buried Saturday in Ford's burying ground. He had been in poor health for several months, but his passing came unexpectedly as medical efforts had begun to help him recover. The heart trouble attack lasted about a day.
Mrs Newton, an elderly resident, was found dead in a well at Belle Valley on Monday. The death is under investigation to determine if accidental or foul play caused her demise. She was described as frail and was reportedly living alone.
The Guernsey County Farmers Institute met in Cambridge on Friday November 10 appointing Dr Mc Pherson as Chairman and W Brashear as Secretary. A Lore City meeting was set and a committee of arrangements named to coordinate time, place, and program with the State Board of Agriculture. The November term of Common Pleas Court started with Judge W H Frazier. most jurors sworn and four replaced. 102 witnesses subpoenaed as heavy business anticipated this term.
Walnuts are plenteous this year and R. S. Frame and Brothers report their house nearly done. The Presbyterian congregation plans to call a minister and there are three oyster saloons thriving. Wm. McVey renovates his house with a new roof. Republicans feel they are weathering the current situation. A public sale is set at James Dugan’s late residence next Thursday. Hiram Cowgill, kin to President Monroe, died in the county infirmary. Wm. Norris and wife returned home after a long visit to the western part of the state. About forty summons to Grand Jury service issued this week. Roughly 400 fat sheep delivered Thursday at four dollars twenty-five cents per hundred. The Missionary Concert at the Methodist church drew a large crowd and pleased all. R. J. Clark bought wool at 35 to 40 cents per pound. he is a leading county buyer. A well attended railroad meeting appointed a committee to solicit subscriptions to fund construction. The committee will work this week. success decides if the railroad goes ahead.
Community updates mention Phi Johnson building a front portico, W H Stevens nearing moving in, and John Cosgrove adding to his house. Miss Alice Lippitt returns from Birmingham visit. J A C Leland ships 62 cattle east on Ohio railroad. Married couples include James B Allison with Mary White and J A Young with Mollie Hunter. Eliza Torrence to wed in C P Church with Rev Squier and Rev Campbell officiating. May their lives be long and happy.
Local notice announces a closing out sale of boots and shoes with drastic cash discounts. It urges immediate contact to benefit from reduced prices before business ends, noting sale terms and availability.
Advertisement notes itch ointment by Dr Swickhart as a cure for inveterate itch offered for sale at Dr Arnold’s Dispensary.
The ad proclaims five thousand yards of prints available at Kohns priced at five cents per yard. It claims this deal is better than ever before.
A Swedesboro New Jersey man reports success with Kennedy's Favorite Remedy for kidney complaints and other ailments. The ad touts broad cures for kidney issues blood diseases rheumatism and many common illnesses priced at one dollar per bottle and attributed to Dr David Kennedy Rondout New York.
Brady reports ripe turnips and town post office updates. Mrs. Dillihay of Cambridge renews acquaintances this week. A special W. F. M. society meeting is planned at Samuel Thomas' on Friday. Henderson Hawthorne of Knox County and D. M. Hawthorne and wife of Cambridge stayed at Hugh Dyer's over Sunday.
A man, aiming for Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup, mails a bottle of hair dye by error. He seeks the best way to commit smeide, a misspelled or unclear intention, raising questions about next steps and safety.
Apples scarce and corn cribbed as rural residents report lean harvests. John Barton's girl weighs five pounds. North Star school offers two weeks vacation. Deeren brothers return from Indiana. Mrs. Price of Illinois visits sister Mrs. John V. Hawes. Sylvester Collins and sister attend bedside of father T. Collins, gravely ill. Mrs. Frank Hawes returns to Boise City Idaho with nephew L A Hawes.
Premature grayness is avoided by Parker's Hair Balsam which is distinguished for its cleanliness and perfume.
North Salem reports progress on O N Lake’s dwelling completion and KE Porter M Mathews near finish on a Henry Martin dwelling. Albert Porter family resettled from Iowa, while W A McCullough plans general painting. A beets display at E Sears shows three beets weighing 14 pounds 11 ounces. A cautionary note warns against signing blank paper for a forged Harvey Forney note. The Herano is ahead at the office.
An old advertisement urging families to avoid intoxicants and use Parker's Ginger Tonic as a safe blood and brain nourishing remedy. The pitch claims the tonic never intoxicates and consistently invigorates vital functions.
Sunday visitors included Nate Stanley and sister. Miss Lou Robey of Cambridge visited uncles R Garber and friends. Local building continues with Dave Burt, Alex Anderson, and E Milhone projects. Rev Crips preached at the M E church. Woman's Foreign Missionary Society met with Happy Hearts band. W A Smith weds Miss Leith Secrest. band serenade follows.
A roundup of town news includes visitors from Carroll county and Washington, a local man with an ear of corn containing over 1400 grains, and residents returning from Wisconsin. Reverend Jackson to preach Thanksgiving morning at 10 30, with upcoming meetings at the Baptist and M E churches. A lecture by Dr J E Blair in Ontario on practical education is recapped, plus a Cambridge dance with oysters and crackers note.
The report mentions Odell and James Little making a trip to Pittsburgh. Several residents return home from visits including Judson Neal from Kansas and T M Baird with Miss Sadie Baird from Fairview. Asbury Neel and family visit relatives near Gilmore in Tuscarawas county. Nancy Bell returns home from Fairview and W J Neel and family return from Harrison county. Rev J W Marti delivers a fine sermon at the U P Church on the Sabbath observance.
David Satcher is in very poor health again. Samuel B. Scott moved to near Mantua on November 1. Colds and throat trouble are common as wheat looks good for the season. John Robinson has recovered enough to move about. Farmers report corn in shock not dry due to wet weather. Wheat at 95 cents. Barnes Mill able to purchase at that price. Mrs. John Rose mourns husband. Mrs. Benjamin K. Bell suffers from a rusty nail injury but improves. Two boys hunting shot a neighbor’s chickens. warned to answer to the law next time.
Dancing and oyster supper planned at Boyd House on Thursday evening. Howard Rubicamp to give a temperance lecture at town hall Saturday. Rev Gorby to begin revival in two weeks from Wednesday. Death claims three year old Harry Titrick after ingested lye. funeral sermon by Rev Yingling drew community sympathy.
Joseph Mehaffey husked corn last week. Northfield’s new school house should be ready by December 1. Daniel Dice, a new shoemaker from near Coshocton, moved into the Barnsford property. Spencer of Muskingum College preached at Lebanon last Sabbath. Miss Lou Houseton leaves for Olathe Kansas for the winter. Local youths boast fine horses yet some question church travel for show. A daughter of Sr Wells battles typhoid but may recover. Local musical education faces indifference despite Prof Allshouse starting a class that adjourned after three nights.
On November 7 1882 the Cambridge township Justice of the Peace issued an attachment order for $100 in the case between Augusta Schultz plaintiff and Carpenter Ferdinand Schultz defendant logged November 16 1882.
John Dugan files a partition petition in the Court of Common Pleas against Elsey Thompson and others over the northeast quarter of section 2 township 2 range 2 containing about 166.59 acres. He claims a one tenth interest as tenant in common with heirs of James Dugan. Hearing set for February 13 1883. Attorney Wm Eagleton represents the plaintiff.
Public sale will be held at the Cambridge town hall door under a Court of Common Pleas order. Plaintiff Lafayette Baker as administrator of Caleb Baker deceased sues William Mellyar and others. Sale proceeds to be used per court directions following the order of sale.
A petition will be presented to the Guernsey county commissioners at the December session 1882 seeking the establishment of a county road. The route begins at the Cambridge Center township dividing line at the B&O railroad, runs north to the National Road near the stone bridge opposite William Burt's residence.
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