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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1887
Page
2
In Dakota two thirds of counties supported a local option ban on liquor. East coast activists push for the Democratic National Convention in New York City, amid rising coal prices noted nationwide. A postal telegraph measure attracts attention with possible congressional action next session.
A column surveys financial failures in Toronto and unrest in depots at Bellaire. It notes Ohio politics with John Sherman and Foraker, predicts Congress party composition, and jokes about Blaine strength in New York. It references Guernsey county Republicans and a Chicago dynamite social amid a broad cautionary tone.
The Italian emigrants released from weeks of quarantine aboard the ship Alesia were allowed to land in New York. Claims of cholera aboard the vessel are uncertain and future events will reveal the truth. The piece critiques restrictive immigration and cites political shifts around Mr Sparks’s Interior Department ouster.
Harper's Weekly argues the New York election improves Cleveland's reelection prospects. The Cincinnati Inquirer also estimates a sizable electoral vote majority favoring Grover Cleveland, marking a favorable trend for his bid.
Henry George supporters seek foothold in Missouri by forming a society in Kansas City. They back George for President and Judge Maguire for Vice President. Their Saratoga platform needs amending for wider appeal, as seen in New York election results. The Labor party must field different leaders to promote clearer policy.
The finger board names a slate of potential Republican sheriffs candidates from Cambridge area towns including W H C Hanna C L Mc Culley Joseph Morton E M Stottle mire A J Clark Alfred Tingle Andrew Downar John Boyd and Captain Rodecker of Pennyroyaldom Westland presents Frank Collison Wi White and Mr Camp Richland centers on John Crossep Adams township backs William Blair or Alex Speer The notices are gratis with more possible in future.
T J Rose had a horse to die last week. Walter Scott of Granville is visiting Evan Thompson. The band boys will skip the Thanksgiving festival. The ME parsonage got a new roof last week. Tom Taylor of Caldwell spent a week visiting and quail shooting. Miss Kate Patterson of Greene County Pa is visiting her uncle Samuel Patterson north of town. Mrs Prof Thomas Ryan and Flora of Beverly returned home after a pleasant visit. Jey Wellington, Evans Thompson, Dana Riggs and Jao Leeper attended the anti secret society meeting at New Concord. Missionary concert at the ME church postponed two weeks due to WM church services and bad weather. Rev and Mrs Kinney of Syracuse assisting Rev Hester at the W Mehurch. Mrs Kinney led a children’s service Monday.
J E McClelland can walk about the house. J C McGregor of Spratt Station was in town. Miss Tillie Burshmitt visits Zanesville. Mrs Maginnis of Caldwell visits her father Rev Peregoy. Will Johnson visits uncle Conaway Garlington. Albert Johnson returns from Nelsonville clerking. Rebecca Crawford’s remains brought here for interment. Thanksgiving service at Presbyterian church at 10 30. Sermon by Rev F M Kemler. J H Daniels returns from Kansas carpentry work. Mrs W A Reedle learns of her father’s death in Warren. C W & NY railroad suspends Blue Bell and Cumberland runs until engine fixed. Mails carried by other means until resume. Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup advertised for coughs and pains. Bulls Chinese shop line is misplaced. a bottle of Dr Bull’s is in place. For croup bronchitis sore chests and colds.
Nancy McPeek remains very poorly amid lingering cold and snow. Miss Minnie Hughes returns from Cambridge while Albert Rhinehart comes home from Licking County. George Montgomery reports return to Washington City as locals note summer gains. Charlie Tetrick kills first fox of season. Martin Ford personal property sale succeeds. Joseph Hughes sold 25 head of swine averaging 250 pounds this week. Mrs Laslie Stockdale dies after illness. funeral led by Rev. Jones at the M E graveyard.
Abram Armstrong in fragile health. Miss Lizzie Minters of St. Clairsville visiting her sister Mrs Wm Stiles. A box festival at Allen's Chapel Thursday night. Samuel Thomas of Love City attended the quarterly meeting last Sunday. Rainie McCracken buys property in Cambridge to reside there. Jacob Gundry and wife of Tortaring, Ohio, visit relatives here and nearby.
JesterH Tucker of the premises writes to deny a last week story about Gamaliel Baker's ghost near town. He says the only nightly apparition is a chicken thief after his dom inecker hens.
Letter from B H Byrd, Lady Lake postmaster and merchant in Sumpter county, Florida, dated May 4 1887, reports that eight 8 8S bottles nearly removed a cancer on his face after three physicians failed. He plans to keep and sell the remedy, urging others to use it. The Swirt Specific Co. offers free treatise on blood and skin diseases.
Corn priced at 50 cents per bushel. Lewis Wharton moves to Cambridge. Samuel Carothers and family visited Plainfield last week. Rush Run school house held a social one night last week. Isaiah Wright now resides in Charles Huston’s former house. Oyster supper at Mrs Eatons last Tuesday night was enjoyed. Mrs Susan Gibson returns from Cambridge to settle here. Miss Minnie Richards celebrated her 16th birthday last Friday with about forty young people at her home. Many nice presents were given to Minnie.
The passage extols the lungs and breathing system, describing how mucus and obstructions hinder function. It asserts Boschee's German Syrup as the only sure remedy, sold by druggists for 75 cents, promising dependable relief when other treatments fail.
Corn festivals are the latest church entertainments in the western part of the state where corn cakes and corn bread are served.
For wasting diseases of children with feeble digestive powers this preparation serves as both food and medicine, providing strength and flesh while being nearly as palatable as milk. Do not use other substitutes.
A string of civil actions includes continuances and orders to sell in cases such as Ava Norris versus Elizabeth Norris and others, Wheeler Stevens against Sarah Sheeley with a verdict and sale order, and Marietta Shockley divorce with child custody. State cases include multiple nolle prosequi entries and pleas with fines, bonds, and jail terms.
A housewife shares a simple recipe to bake carn bread. Mix a pint and a half of white corn meal with flour salt and baking powder dry then add butter and nearly a pint of milk or cream to form a soft dough. Bake immediately in a buttered pan.
In Paris Texas Mr J E Corley nearly died from consumption but found relief with Dr Kings New Discovery and New Life Pills. After starting a trial bottle he purchased full bottles and two boxes of pills and two bottles of discovery, gaining thirty six pounds. Free trial bottles at C L Wall Co. Large bottles available. The Smyrna Fair annual stockholders meeting elected President John W Clendening Vice President C Brown Treasurer Theo B Hibbs Secretary J F McMath and a full two year board of managers including D R Bethel T O Holliday L W Fisher Thos A Moore W J Vance Z Z Courtright James Wilkin A G Rea.
Testimonials from Judge Coons of Maysville Kentucky and Judge Coftinbury of Cleveland Ohio claim Dr Williams Indian Pile Ointment cures long standing piles. The firm quotes hundreds of testimonials and offers the product at one dollar per box by druggists or by mail from the William's Mfg Co Cleveland Ohio.
An 1887 Cleveland advertisement touts Dr Flaggs Family Ointment as a universal healer for cuts burns bruises inflammation and skin eruptions. It claims notable effects on pimples freckles and facial flaws plus general soothing properties sold by druggists for 25 cents or by mail from Williams M Fa Co Cleveland Ohio.
A salve advertised as the best in the world for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions promises perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by C L Wall & Co. February 18 ly.
List of postal letters remaining uncalled for at the Cambridge post office dated Nov 19. Names include Mrs Sarah Brown Mr J W Patton Mrs Wm W Gray Mrs Janie Roller James Beachout Mr Jne Stewart John Ball Mr Jne Wim Stevens Mrs Howard Fusner Mrs Sarah Stoner Mrs Lizzie Hartony Bertha KE Vance Homer Hartley Mr Elmer Wilson Mr Chas Moore Mrs Jane Wycott and others with instructions to call and say they are advertised.
Specimen Copy sent on receipt of two cent stamp. Remittances should be made by post office money order or draft to avoid loss. Newspapers must not copy this advertisement without express order of Harper & Brothers. Address Harper & Brothers New York.
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