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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1884
Page
3
The Cambridge Herald notes a flood of ads and notices from Kohn Bros including new wraps for ladies and children, Russian circulars, and a sale on $15 circulars for $10. It also mentions local events, births, marriages, and civic notes across Cambridge and nearby towns.
Miss Mary Berry is visiting here Alf Burt of Cincinnati is home on a visit D D Taylor at Pittsburgh visiting friends Dr J B Hollingsworth of Quaker City eyeing Illinois scenery Ada Barber of Fairview teaching winter term at Londonderry Mrs L B Einser and Daughter of Bloomville visiting J S Prouse CG N Beckett and Wife of Barnesville guests this week T Saywood of St Joseph Mo spending days with Oxford township friends John Kirkpatrick and J F Salmon in Cincinnati on business Mr and Mrs W B Kirk of Morristown visiting daughter Mrs R W Lindsey Mrs Edward Hurrel of Quaker City visiting Pittsburgh relatives O K R Taylor dismisses Hartford schools due to illness Mrs T H Anderson home from western trip improved in health W D Craig Exq of Washington located in Cambridge last week Mrs L Miller and sister Mrs Sheppard leave for Mingo Junction to visit friends Burney Orndoff native of this county now living in Indianapolis back visiting M St Johns family Ralph Thomas of Hot Springs Arkansas here to spend winter with grandmother Mrs L Thomas in Jefferson township Harry Pease says troupe will tour Guernsey county after short stay
The court list includes judgments by default for amounts up to 471 dollars 30 cents and 10876 dollars, several settlements and guardianships, and a revival of judgment for 1704 dollars. Grand jury reports 22 indictments from 100 witnesses across 40 cases with several notable charges. A Cambridge false alarm for the Children’s Home is traced to an unfinished flue causing smoke with no fire damage. Credit to draymen for aiding fire apparatus transport.
Nina V Scott, nearly five, fell ill after breakfast Friday and died from acute brain inflammation. Funeral Sunday, Rev. John R. Mills and Rev. Seigfried conducted a large service with civic and fire department honors for the popular child, noted as a general favorite of Cambridge community.
At a stockholders meeting of Wood Works the Board of Directors was elected: J D Taylor W A Rainey J O Mell yar J T Rainey J P Mahaffey John McBurney and Andrew Nicholson. After adjournment the directors chose J D Taylor as President J P Mahaffey as Secretary and J O Mell yar as Treasurer. A three member audit committee was appointed for the Superintendent’s books. The Board will meet again Wednesday morning.
A Detroit era advertisement claims thousands are cured of constipation by Cheney's Stomach and Liver Regulator sold by J. R. Downar. The notice presents a promotional health product as a universal cure and lists the seller.
Hogs slaughtered with Wheat weaker than before. Mrs Lawrence ill for some time. Samuel Shipley and wife of Fairview visiting. JC Purdum bought a registered sheep from Wm Wright of Vermont. RF Craig arrives to open a first class dry goods store. Harry White is home on vacation from teaching. Miss Blanch Tracy dislocated elbow after a fall at school. Samuel Coen considers Geof Baker and wife. Three acres of land at east town end sold for 275 dollars. Silas Barron hosted a coon and opossum supper for Democratic friends. Republicans reportedly ate the roosters after election. Street lamp broken by a stone. penalty 300 dollars fine and six months in jail. Young folks visited Winchester. Johnson's named as the festive spot. Democrats to illuminate after the Cleveland and Hendricks election on Nov 28 Friday eve.
To attach a stamp to an envelope moisten the flap and apply the Stamp. Also advertised Dr Jones' Red Clover Tonic for a range of ailments from dyspepsia to malaria. Priced at 50 cents, sold by J R Downar.
After election, residents focus on daily matters as mumps affect some children and James M Warden reports three sheep killed by a C and M coal train. Hattie Oldham returns from Washington, and Marling Oldham, Wm B Gilkinson assist with barn and carpentry work.
Wm Browley runs a barber shop and Marvin Dilley works as an engineer at the coal mine. Mrs Robert Craig and her children spent last week in town. ILS Lowry and bride left for Kansas City on the 13th. Noah Wilson was badly hurt by a hand injury at the coal mine Saturday. Mrs Scott and daughter Alma of Cambridge visited Geo Brown. Mrs Otho Ebert of Zanesville attended the Ifa S Lowry and Emma Brown wedding. Muzzy was off again Friday. Mail and passengers moved on a hand car. Mrs Vena Hillman plans to leave for Marion Ohio to stay indefinitely. Miss Mary Bryan opened a dressmaking room above the hardware store. James Dilley sold his store to George Lane who will open a silver shop in Booker's building. The suit between Mrs M Smith and Richard Lowry transferred to Justice Lloyd's court. Wim Bromley will move into Mrs Hillman’s room to practice ton serial art. JW McCone and Mrs Annie Rainie visited the Galigher family. Miss Lydia Bevenworth returned home near Brady after visiting Mrs Benoni Allen. Four Byesville visitors outran a humorous tale about four gents who unhitched horses and left their party asleep until sunrise. People troubled with colds are urged to try Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral before going to church or to entertainments. Public speakers and singers may find the Pectoral boosts voice power and flexibility.
Thomas Moore builds a meat salting house in Quaker City. Dennis Von Scio serves as Christ ian church sexton. A child of John Bergher ill with diphtheria. Robert Faulkner’s son injures arm at home. Miss Mattie Cunningham visits sister Mrs A A Flixon near Middletown. Rev Weaver of Morristown to preach at the MI church next Sunday. An owl sheltering in a church chimney caused a fatal ending for the owl. Christian church ladies aid to host an oyster supper at Thanksgiving with add ons. Rev W If Gerhard, a converted Jew, lectured at the Christian church on Jewish customs and faith last Monday night.
In an old style advertisement Chaucerian line proclaims Dr Buall’s Cough Syrup as gold in phisike for hoarseness cold chest lung trouble or bronchitis. The text claims the remedy is worth its weight in gold and notes a quarter buys a bottle.
Jacob Ringer teaches at the school where progress is noted. Miss Emma McBride was pleasantly surprised last Thursday by local youths at her home to celebrate her 20th birthday, with a good time reported.
Time Tried and true Dr. Bigelow's Positive Cure combines the best cough remedy features without defects. It claims to cure coughs colds croup whooping cough influenza bronchitis hoarseness incipient consumption and throat and lung diseases healing the lungs safely for children. Price of cents and one dollar trial bottles free of J R Downar.
New Concord reports repair work on the Walk to the church and active social events. Cambridge people attended Ill. lectures. many students spent vacation at home or remained away. The fall term ended last Thursday and winter term begins Tuesday. Major Dane arrives December 13 for the next course. A young people prayer meeting will follow preaching. A community wheelbarrow ride and Dem ocrat celebration occurred Saturday with W. W. McKinney, the band, Mr Fleming, and James Hill leading the parade. A local note promotes Athlophoros Rheumatic Remedy with a testimonial from Wm J Mosher of Detroit Ohio.
Winchester notes report Dr Lynes' horse ill after Sabbath, roads used by haulers, Ida Craft and the Misses Johnson in Cambridge this week, many attend Allen's protracted meeting, stock dealer Thos O Hughs returns to Mt Vernon, Samuel B Johnson visits Cambridge, Dr Ferguson of Barnesville in town, W Stewart to Mt Vernon with oxen for Hughs, Perry Adams of Brady involved in a runaway, teachers W T Rose and Miss Johnson visiting Quaker City and Cambridge respectively.
Never Give Up and sufferer prompts buy Electric Bitters for relief from low spirits loss of appetite and bilious disorders. Promises rapid improvement renewed life strength and ending pain. Sold at fifty cents a bottle by J R Downar.
On sick list Isaiah Forney and Blanche Forney. Mrs Clara White spent Friday with friends in Coral Dover. John Forney was at Cambridge last week as a grand juror. Thomas Berry and wife of Kimbolton visited Thos Wilson's last week. Robert Dugan Lincoln Jimgan and Isaiah Temple started for Kansas last week. Mrs Robert Miller and daughter Shattie visited friends here last week. Young folks enjoyed a social at Isaac Hazelett's last Thursday evening and at James Nitzens Monday evening.
An advertisement claims any worker from preacher to laborer cannot perform well while half sick. It urges using Parker's Tonic to keep the organs in good order, asserts health boosts productivity, and promises savings in time and effort. Date area reads Oct 30 41.
Galigher reports school reopening under F P Hastings. Students attended Eli Perkins in Concord and Frank Smith hosted a log rolling at AS Speer's. A leap year party and dance occurred at Mr Miller's. Miss Sadie Erskine of New Concord visited friends nearby. Alex Speer and Hiram Moorehead moved their saw mill to the former farm. Mr A McCullough started winter term at Peter's Creek after a two week vacation.
Dr Frazier's Magic Ointment billed as the greatest blessing of this generation offers a sure cure for boils burns sores cuts flesh wounds sore nipples hard and soft corns chapped lips and hands pimples and blotches. Price 50e. Fraizer Medicine Co prop.
Win Temple and his family plan a move to Kansas this week. A strange night noise in the community resembled a catamount’s howl. HLS Edwards of Washington filled the ME church Sabbath appointment for his brother G Tl Edwards. Perry Adams and Hattie Johnston escaped serious injuries after a runaway team overturned near Cambridge on Saturday evening.
A local advertisement touts Griggs glycerine salve as a universal healer for cuts bruises burns and other wounds. It claims it cures piles tetter and skin eruptions with guaranteed satisfaction or money back. Sold by J R Downar. May 1 84 ly.
Married November 15 at the bride’s home the ceremony was conducted by Rev. W V Milligan. The Herard joins friends in wishing the couple happiness and prosperity as they begin their life together.
The Hills welcomed a ten pound boy on November 12 1884 with Joseph Hill senior declaring the birth a Republican gain as the town rejoices over the new arrival.
Claiming to cure the worst 20 year cases with one box, Williams Indian Pile Ointment absorbs tumors and relieves itching within minutes. Sold by druggists and mailed for $1 by Frazer Medicine Co. Cleveland Ohio. May 22.
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