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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1889
Page
2
Reported flow of natural gas near Erie Kansas marks a notable find. Marquis appears set to challenge Lampson for the Lieutenant Governorship with a expected hard fought campaign.
Experts from the United States totaled 798,468,752 for the year ended October 1889 compared with 678,428,844 in 1888. Imports reached 765,413,777 versus 722,978,245 in 1888.
African explorer Stanley has issued word that he will march toward the coast, with expectations he will reach that destination around the first of the year.
The National Grange calls for Senators to be chosen by direct vote of the people in a passed resolution. Supporters say the plan would raise the chances of electing a man of the people and for the people.
The suspected Benders Mrs Monroe and Mrs Eliza Davis appeared at Oswego Kansas for a preliminary hearing and were bound over to court without bail. No positive proof ties them to the notorious Bender family.
R G Wood, alleged forger in a ballot box forgery case, has been arrested in Cincinnati on a charge of criminal libel linked to the paper publication that stirred political circles recently. The admission could reveal the full truth behind the scandal.
An auction sale in Chicago for Patti entertainment seats raised high sums as bidders competed for first choice at $1,600 and $1,000 for the next three, with total proceeds near $50,000 signaling a premium event.
The blast furnaces produced 165 765 tons weekly on November 1, up from 151 659 on October 1, a near 10 percent monthly rise and 17.6 percent year over year from 141 064 on November 1, 1888. Annual production equals about 8 300 000 tons, near Britain’s peak output.
In New York City preachers lament shrinking congregations and apathy. They blame the Grant monument and World's Fair for drawing people away, while stock market turmoil is said to turn Sunday into a costly day. The Gotha mites echo the mood of religious fatigue.
A Missouri law adopted by the last Legislature under the Australian system may bar Prohibition and Labor from nominating candidates unless the rule is changed before the next election. The statute requires a party to poll three percent of the total vote to nominate. Neither party met that threshold, casting doubt on the law’s future.
The text notes prophecies of European monarchies moving toward republican ideas after Brazil. Portugal is named as first in line, with Spain possibly to follow. The piece doubts bloodless transitions are possible and suggests republics gain public support while rulers face unease.
The Monongahela district, aka the Pittsburgh field, spans 1000 square miles with 125 mines employing about 18 000 miners. Some 4300 vessels handle coal transport, 140 steamers among them, requiring 3500 sailors to operate. A New York syndicate may buy and control the vast business valued at 15 600 000 yearly, with a projected 20 000 000 investment. This is one of many coal fields.
Report says promoters push Sullivan to face the colored Australian Jackson despite his refusals. The California Athletic Club has raised 10000 dollars for the match and Sullivan may demand more. Efforts also push Kilrain against the Australian with Kilrain’s backers seeking a Sullivan rematch.
Hon George H Pendleton died at Brussels on Sunday. Born in Cincinnati in 1825 he rose from a lawyer to Ohio State Senator and U S Representative and Senator. He ran as McClellan’s vice president in 1864 and served as U S Minister to Berlin under Cleveland. His health declined after his wife’s death in a New York runaway accident three years ago.
Rev Day attends a conference in Summerfield this week. Born November 22 1989 to Mr and Mrs William Shear a daughter. Mrs Mary Young opens a dressmaking shop in Kaho grocery room. George Morehead plans to move back after selling Noble county farm. Plumbers from Zanesville install a bathroom for Thomas Day. Ella MecPeek returns from Columbus where she works in a book bindery. Porter Lowry buys J S McFarland property. Mr McFarland buys property near Buffalo church and will move. Frank Morehead buys George Morehead house on High Street after selling property to a Kennsburg, Noble county party. Last Saturday a misplaced rail near Greenwood crossing toppled a Cumberland bound coach, few passengers injured. Tuesday a fire alarm at Kaho old grocery building caused minor damage but could have been worse.
Reports from Hartford and Cambridge include visits by Thomas Teener and family, Fred Secrest repairing a front walk, and a hog and sheep shipment by J P Stranathan. Miss Nora Secrest of Hartford marries T A S paid here, and Alvin Murphy leads drilling progress. Local socials include church preaching, Sunday visits, and a street crossing warning about flatboats due to unsafe crossings.
This public notice extols Dr King's New Discovery as a guaranteed remedy for coughs colds and throat chest ailments. It urges trials for all and offers money back if not satisfied with a free trial bottle at D M Hawthorne's drugstore.
Dave Friedman of Caldwell visited town last Monday and Elbert Slay was there last week. Rev McBroom preached at the Adventist church last Sunday. John Shouse of Birmingham Alabama visited town last Wednesday. Prof J A Bliss leads rapid school progress. Rey McManiman to preach a Thanksgiving sermon at the ME church next Thursday. A new six member town band without drums forms from former performers and aims to play for the public soon.
An old ad copy touts Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup with a quip about curing damages with Salvation and urges readers to “bull dose” a man with a bad cough. The price is listed as 25 cents in a rustic sales pitch.
Beginning January 1 Rev T De Witt Talmage will join The Ladies Home Journal of Philadelphia as a regular monthly editor with a department titled Under My Study Lamp. His first contribution appears in the January issue and his editorial salary is reported to be one of the largest ever paid.
Court actions include settlements and costs paid in Alice Little vs Edward Hargrave. orders for defendants to proceed by action by Dec 21 to subject real estate to sale. default for $416.36 and costs in Josiah Conwell vs J W Cale. sale confirmations and distributions in Mary Reinsch vs Geof McKim. sale orders in HH Wilson trusteeship case. dismissals and costs in Ohio Ex re vs D R Smith. sales and rents issues in Ava Norris vs Elizabeth Norris. party-tenant motions in Vic McFarland and S C Luccock cases with answers due by Dec 23 and ten days respectively. trustee reports approved with partial distribution. plaintiff death noted in Francis Barnes vs A J Warner. mortgage chattels claims in C Luccock vs J B Luccock.
An 1888 advertisement offers a salve claiming to heal cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It promises perfect satisfaction or money back and lists price at 25 cents per box sold by D. M. Hawthorne with date notation Dec 6 88.
The first session of the Guernsey County Sabbath Convention met November 20 and 21 1889 at the M P church with fair attendance despite rain. Mrs Bateham urged a strong Christian Sabbath, linking it to civil law and opposing secular influences. The gathering discussed the Sabbath, wages, newspapers, and patriotism and organized the Guernsey County Sabbath Society with officers and a constitution. Petitions for a National Sabbath Rest Bill were approved and township groups are hoped to form.
A vintage advert touts Dr Bull’s Baby Syrup to ease colic diarrhoea and teething distress, urging parents not to fail in using it. It also promotes Laxador as the golden remedy for dyspepsia indigestion and jaundice, priced at 25 cents and available at druggists.
The Conference on Christian Principles of Civil Government met in Zanesville Ohio November 19 and 20 with five sessions and regional representatives. Rev James P Mills organized the event and discussions covered Sabbath and labor questions marriage and divorce schooling religion and public morality, signaling future national reform actions and local organizing across Muskingum Guernsey Morgan Perry and Licking counties.
Bishop McQuaid of Rochester writes for the December Forum to argue that the common school system is paternalistic and socialistic and that Catholic parents are taxed to support public schools, a point he says Catholics have been wronged on.
G W Woodruff advertises Pt Plessant planing mill in Dyson Ohio as a source for all kinds of building and bridge timber sawed to order.
Born to Joseph Ratliff and wife a son. Milton McFee and Mrs Jane Thompson are very sick. Mrs Mary Mathers suffers a burnt hand. Miss Ella Temple was with friends at Hopewell last week. Literary society changes to Friday meetings. Dr Warne visited for Mrs Thomps son’s illness. James Mahailey drives white Arabian horses after purchasing one from Lizzie McMullen. Serenes Jones left locality last Tuesday and is missing with about $1,200. Card of Thanks to neighbors for kindness during illness and death of husband Mrs Saraw Warpen.
Local notice offers 100 dollars reward for an incurable case of catarrh. Hall’s Catarrh Cure is sold by all druggists at 75 cents per bottle. Endorsed by West & Traux Walding Kinnan Marvin and others in Toledo Ohio.
Miners of Sub-District 6 District 10 N PLA 4 Frerion WorkMEN convene in Cambridge Ohio on December 12 1889 at 1 pm to discuss inter state convention in Indianapolis and wage uniformity for day laborers, elect sub district officers, and raise five cent per member assessment with delegates and credentials required. Local rates secured at the Central Hotel with headquarters nearby. W H Turner President Joan A Peppicorp Secretary.
A recipe from the New York Independent explains making a rubber cement by shredding virgin India rubber, dissolving in benzine, and sealing with three coats. The mixture swells and cures quickly, forming a strong air and water tight cement useful for patches, book backs, upholstery, and bottle stoppers.
A Mayflower Arkansas man describes his brother suffering a severe leg sore from a stirrup bruise that developed into a rose cancer. After many doctors failed, Swift's Specific was tried and the patient improved rapidly, with no symptoms since 1884.
In a testimonial from Abbeville South Carolina J M Masry recounts a health collapse last summer with loss of appetite and weakness. After failing with doctors he used S S S and reports full recovery and nineteen pound gain in under a month. The Swift Specific Co Drawer 3 Atlanta Ga offers a free treatise on blood and skin disease.
An advertisement claims Dr Haines Golden Specific can cure drunkenness or alcohol addiction by being added to tea or coffee without the drinker's knowledge. It asserts thousands have been cured, guarantees no harm, and offers a circular from Golden Specific Co at 185 Race St, Cincinnati Ohio.
E Bainbridge Monday Esq of Clay County Texas and Dr Wilcoxson of Horse Care Kentucky praise Electric Bitters as life saving for malaria jaundice and general kidney liver and stomach disorders. They claim the remedy wards off and cures illness and note prices of 50c and 1 at D M Hawthorne's.
The boving list of letters remain uncalled for at the Cambridge post office. Persons calling for them will please say they are advertised. Names include Mrs Mary Baker Clark Carlton D File Mrs Isabel Finley Catherine Grandstaff Miss Nancy Geirgs Lena Grey Nancy M Hill A H Jones John Johnson Herbert Norton LucJ Phelan J.R. Patterson S A Roller Miss Clara Sickles W W Stewart Charley Volz Miss Nellie Jeane J L wee w H McILYAR P M
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