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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1887
Page
2
Oregon votes against prohibition by about seven thousand, while references note Republican strength in the Legislature and a Republican tidal wave in Ohio. The piece mentions Columbus booking J. K. Brown for Auditor-elect Poe’s Chief Clerk and a Democratic win in Tuscarawas County.
The New York victory last week secures Cleveland's renomination and weakens Blaine's chances. Ohio results likewise dampen Blaine's prospects, yet Blaine allies remain hopeful, predicting 1888 may still see the caravan moving.
Henry R. Jackson, noted for a fiery Macon demonstration speech, writes an open letter attacking Hon. A. G. Thurman for criticizing the late Confederate effort. Jackson is described as secesh in principle and his remarks are said to grate on the ear, with calls for a corrective rebuke.
The text weighs the possibility that John Sherman could block a nomination that might result in James G. Blaine of Maine or Joseph B. Foreaker of Ohio gaining the post. It notes occasional audible musings favoring such a lineage.
After mid January only two Democratic officers will remain in the State House at Columbus Judge Owen of the Supreme Court and Mine Inspector Bancroft.
The piece notes Democrats hoped to seize control of the Ohio Legislature and made a strong push toward that goal, while conceding they anticipated a victory in the fall election.
Murmurs rise as editors campaign for Lamar to join the Supreme Bench and Vilas to lead the Interior Department. Michigan readers weigh in on the Postmaster General slated for a higher post.
A J Hill, the Democratic candidate for clerk of the Coshocton county courts, defeated fierce opposition by a handsome majority. Friends from all parties express pleasure at his victory and the county's result.
The passage argues the Ohio Republican victory last week was due to the Republicans being too numerous to allow Democratic success, dismissing other theories about the cause. The tone implies a decisive political outcome attributed to party size.
The text notes a shift toward peaceful dispute resolution beyond labor relations, with nations adopting calmer methods. It observes a decline in the ancient impulse toward violence as years pass.
Hon. Gibson Atherton former Ohio congressman and ex supreme judge died in Newark Ohio on Thursday from paralysis of the brain. He once represented Guernsey with Licking Muskingum and Perry counties and was noted as a capable lawyer and a prominent Mason.
The Farmer's Congress in session at Chicago last week passed resolutions urging a high tariff on wool. It is likely the issue will be pressed in the upcoming national legislature with renewed effort, and wool men may push for satisfactory legislation if they unite.
Across Ohio counties scratching of local tickets was widespread with Democrats winning in strong Republican areas and Republicans prevailing in Democratic counties creating a mix of sorrow and rejoicing rather than a grand celebration.
At the Watsonville fair a display includes six squashes led by a 210 pound giant, a batch of 980 bells Flower apples totaling 50 pounds with 45 fruits, 13 pears at 26 pounds, two quarts of strawberries with berries 3 to 5 inches wide, and sugar beets weighing 30 pounds each.
The Chicago Tribune warns that those who seek to overthrow American law through conspiracy and force will destroy themselves. It emphasizes that social wrongs must be addressed at the ballot box and through lawful channels, asserting that supporters of the law prevail and the violent will perish by the sword.
Enthusiastic civil service reformers urge a law placing the government in charge of political machines and overseeing their expenses. They believe this will curb indiscriminate money floating and reform politics, though the average elector is not convinced the step reaches reform.
The Cherokee nation numbers about 23 000 people and spans 11 000 000 acres. About 5 000 000 acres are occupied and 6 000 000 leased to cattle syndicates. The land is rich in minerals with coal beds under development. it supports cattle raising and agriculture and is held in common with open grazing passages among neighboring plots.
A batch of court outcomes lists verdicts for plaintiffs in several suits with sums such as 506 11 and 1 473 20, dismissals and orders to sell, divorces granted with custody or alimony, and multiple criminal pleas with fines. Ohio liquor violations and other indictments conclude the state cases. annotations include costs, sales orders, and attorney fees.
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Water courses and marshes breed fever and ague. Laxador is hailed as a preventive of malaria and an effective treatment. De Bull's Baby Syrup contains no stupefy or dangerous substances such as opium or laudanum and is priced at 25 cents.
Mrs Sade Stockdale is reported worse. Rev GG Boyd bought the late Thomas Hughes farm. J as English purchased Rev Caldwell’s property near here for 1500 dollars. Some farmers forbid hunting on their premises. Clark Hixson returns from Newark and plans to seek Southdown sheep in Coshocton county. Thomas and Oscar Hughes and others started for California. Andrew Cunningham and Miss Alice Shipley were married at the bride’s home near Antrim. Mrs Skinner and Jas Wheeler plan a winter in Indiana with her sister. Richard Thatcher was frightened by a wild cat at his window at night.
In Indian Camp Hopewell a meat market operates and Geo Clark’s new residence nears completion. The ME church hosts meetings while John Carr has been in poor health for weeks. Bogs sell for 4.15 per cwt. Robi Leech moves to Mantua to work as a blacksmith. Joseph Fleming visited Claysville and New Concord last week. Mary L Hutchison studies dressmaking with Lin Albright in Cambridge. Mrs M J Johnston returns from the west. her children hosted a reunion with many gifts. Barbara Jane Wagonseller, John and Rebecca’s daughter, turns five with a large dinner for friends.
A joint stock company is formed at Bridgeport with capital stock of 8000 dollars to purchase land and establish a cemetery nearby. The project aims to create a dedicated burial ground serving the local community.
A Cleveland company promotes Dr Williams Indian Pile Ointment as a universal cure for piles with testimonials from judges in Kentucky and Ohio. It claims immediate and lasting relief for long standing cases and offers the product for $1 per box via druggists or mail order.
Sells Dr. Flagg's Family Ointment for cuts burns bruises skin eruptions pimples freckles and blemishes. It claims quick soothing healing for many conditions and offers mail order at 25 cents from the Williams M'ra Co Cleveland Ohio dated Sept 8 1887.
Mrs Eli Miller of near Kimbolton celebrated her 46th birthday last Saturday with more than a hundred friends. A surprise party welcomed guests at a well spread table of good things and a pleasant day. Mrs Miller received many useful presents and friends departed with warm wishes for more such occasions.
J. B. Bryant of Madison township has purchased property at Harnetsville in Noble county and plans to move there.
Citizens in Cambridge express great hope after several friends deemed incurable by physicians were reportedly cured by Dr King's New Discovery for consumption. The remedy claims to cure throat and lung diseases including coughs colds asthma and bronchitis. Free samples at C L Wall & Co with large bottles priced at $1.
A brief remark notes that physicians historically write prescriptions in Latin, describing it as a dead language and suggesting its continued use reflects tradition rather than modern necessity.
Product description promoting Scott's Emulsion with hypophosphites as a nourishing food and medicine for wasting illnesses in children with weak digestion. Claims to build strength and flesh and provide nourishment when ordinary food fails.
Dr J N Cheney of Ellaville Georgia writes to Swift Specific Company praising U S S medicine as a safe, harmless cure for the worst blood poison. He claims faithful followers of directions achieve safe, permanent results and notes mercurial treatments are dangerous. Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases offered free by Swift Specific Co.
Investigation uncovered widespread defective chimneys and roofs in New Concord prompting a sweeping rebuild by order of the fire committee to enhance safety and prevent fires.
In Brief note on digestive woes and reform through Green's August Flower. Claims relief from dyspepsia and improved happiness, urging readers to buy a bottle for seventy five cents from druggists, dated March 3, 1887.
James Richey of Richland township sold his huckster business to Mr Dermott and now contemplates relocating to California seeking a new home and opportunities.
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