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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1889
Page
2
Warner of Missouri refuses appointment to the pension commissionership vacated by Tanner. The Ives case jury in New York failed to agree. Meanwhile Johnstown relief work continues as debris searches persist and the death toll nears 3500.
Republicans carried the Dakotas and Washington on Tuesday with early returns showing gains. Montana appeared to tilt toward the Democrats amid mixed results across the region.
The flare up between Spain and Morocco ends as Rabat frees Spanish prisoners and takes steps to mend relations. The diplomatic standoff abated with Morocco’s measures and reconciliations reported.
A movement begins in Washington City to erect a monument to Mrs Lucy Webb Hayes. The plan seeks involvement from leaders of women’s organizations nationwide to support the project.
Private Dalzell drew sharp criticism by releasing private letters from ex-Commissioner Tanner and General Brown about the pension commissionership Cal. Should not betray confidence.
Reader laments the South’s racial strife while noting Northern capital and investment entering the region in large amounts. The piece questions reports of Southern outrages and suggests possible exaggeration.
Kansas pushes to have the sunflower named national flower and argues it is a local issue, echoing General Hancock's tariff remark that agreement on the matter is unlikely to pass.
Reports of typhoid fever reach all sections of the country including Wisconsin and New England. The rise in cases causes concern and urges sanitary measures everywhere. The Supreme Court of the state resumed after a three month recess, with 777 cases on the docket at year start, 198 disposed, 315 added, a net gain of 117. relief may come from the Legislature.
Journal notes the St Joseph exposition hall burned and rebuilt within forty eight hours. The rapid reconstruction astonishes readers as the desk mentions Western Gates and Territories facing a slug shortage in the region.
The passage notes how readers trouble themselves to discern truth amid opposing papers. It highlights conflicting ex positions on same subjects and warns readers to be observant for clarity and accuracy. It suggests that truth-seeking readers face confusion from colorings and contradictions.
The State Journal reports deposits across sixty three banks on Saturday September 21. Chemical National leads with 26,777,300 followed by Importers and Traders 24,155,400 and National Park 23,152,700. Other sizable amounts include Hanover National 16,123,560 Fourth National 17,746,100 First National 21,465,800 Chase National 1,575,500 American Exchange 15,027,000 National Bank of Commerce 13,576,800 New York 11,620,000 and Bank of America 10,942,400. Greenwich Bank, the smallest, holds 1,311,70%.
The annual report to Washington notes the Utah Commission handles elections and polygamy enforcement. It says polygamy is not openly practiced but may occur secretly. plural marriages are declining. It urges broader, tougher laws to curb the practice and confront the Mormon belief that it is a saving ordinance with heavenly exaltation.
The Grand Secretary’s report to the Sovereign Grand Lodge I C O F details December 31 1888 figures. It lists Sovereign Grand Lodge independent grand lodges sub ordinate grand encampments grand lodges encampments and lodge memberships plus Rebekah degrees sisters and brothers grand cantons and Chevaliers. It itemizes 1888 benefits payments including relief for 6352 brothers totaling 1640513 18 and 400651 weeks of benefits plus burial costs 42822087 for 6413 burials and support for 9557 patriarchs from encampments 180080.08 for 68559 weeks sickness and 1167 burials with 86091.04 spent.
The 14th annual East Ohio Conference M F E session began in Massillon under Bishop John Hurst. He announced the church’s record year with 230,000 members in Ohio and 149 ministers present. Reports highlighted 1,048 probationary accessions and 600 full memberships, four new churches worth $50,000, and reduced debt. Delegates to the Ecumenical Council were chosen. Cambridge district named as next conference site. Additional finance notes show $84,000 treasury on Sept 1 and Missionary Society activity. Appointments across Barnesville and Cambridge districts listed.
The annual Fall session of the St. Clairsville Presbytery met at the local Presbyterian church with Rev. C. R. McCracken elected Moderator and Rev. G. Hackett permanent clerk. Corresponding members were admitted and ministers examined on piety. A lecture on money in religious service followed by revenue discussion marked the opening.
Agness Thompson visits friends in St Louis Missouri. Born September 30 to Mr and Mrs J Moorhead a son Lemuel Pugh moves this week into the Chandler property on Mill Street. Mrs Senora Thompson and daughter of Oregon visit relatives in town. James Dotson and wife of Summerfield visit at Wm Aududdles over Sunday. Homer Jester left for Pittsburg Kansas to take charge of a telegraph station. Mrs J W Endley writes she arrived safe in Higginsville on the 25th. Mrs Gig Pilcher mother of Mrs Frank Moorhead returns to McArthur Ohio after two weeks visit.
Wheat is sown and healthy. potatoes butter eggs scarce at 45c per bushel. Schools opened with record attendance. Superintendent John Turner rents Frame property. Joseph McCreary rents Baker property to open a grocery. Plans for a planing mill newspaper and more. Fair praised for success with 1400 entries in halls and 350 in stock. receipts $1600.
North Salem community items report births illnesses and deaths plus church notices, misfortunes, school activity and harvest progress. Names include Wm Thompson John Mollinger McCullough brothers and John Dawson with family, plus local events such as a ball game accident and dogs attacking sheep. The piece closes urging Ayer s Sarsaparilla for sore eyes ears and scalp ailments.
Dr WK Bolon traveled to Columbus on business. James Dolman died September 26. Dr Shouse visited Cambridge and Zanesville last week. George Boughton, Noble county teacher, seen on the streets Saturday. Two coaches attended the McKinley meeting in Cambridge Friday night. Prof G T Hancher and family from Batesville visited James Lyne’s family last week. W A Stevens returned from Ann Arbor, Michigan, Friday. Town sees new buildings and a coming railroad. boom hoped. Married September 25 at the bride’s parents’ home: A R Morgan and Annie M Denny. Candidates are numerous and eager to promise anything to secure votes. The cemetery holds many fine monuments, eight to ten priced 400–700 dollars. stones date to 1817–1819. What cemetery contains older dates, then consump-
The text touts Dr Bull's Baby Syrup as acceptable to infants and priced at 25 cents a bottle. It warns that inactivity causes dyspepsia and promotes remedies including judicious exercise and Laxador at 25 cents.
Byesville reports dull business while noting town representation at the Washington Fair. Rev Grimes will preach next Sunday. Frank Collison and family from Cambridge visited his brother here last Sunday. John Hood, returning from Mt Pleasant, plans to move there next week. School opened with teachers Mary Seal Mary Meighen Elma Slay Prof J A Bliss and Jne Grim. Miner injured by falling coal but improving. After Washington races Homer Witten’s horse caused chaos injuring three and damaging carts.
J D Wyrick seeks the land appraiser post while John Patterson contemplates moving to Zanesville at month end. Threshing is finished wheat sown and potatoes dug. Wyrick and wife visit Senecaville with Mrs Clara Arbygast of Oregon. Reuben Tedrick and wife with Wm Duffey and wife visit Coshocton. Emma Shuman, injured when thrown from a wagon at the Washington Fair, is recovering and expected to go home soon.
Mrs. Alexander Vaughn, Prescott merchant’s wife, writes April 22 1889 that four years of illness including pain, vomiting, insomnia, diarrhea and swelling ended after taking Swift's Specific 8 8 8. She claimed two doctors failed while five bottles cured her completely. Treatise on Blood and Skin Disease mailed free by The Swift Specific Co Atlanta Ga.
The article lists the Jefferson township school staff for the year 1889 90 including No 1 Wm Hawkins No 2 Abbie Neal No 3 WM Marshall No 4 Miss Alloway of Kimbolton Special Miss Effie Dugan and notes events such as school starting Monday October 7 and local visits by residents like C J McCracken and Mrs Sarah Allen.
Sabbath visitors include KF Baird with his son. Mrs T Culbertson troubled by sore eyes. Rev Palmer to preach at Mt Hermon. Samuel Simpson rents Walter Sherrard farm. Linton and Hopewell clubs meet next Saturday. Chas Dickey and Prudence recently wed. Hattie McGennings relatives in attendance. Wim Davis and wife from Belmont visiting Mrs Cullen. ME church service now 10 am. Washington trip attendees report satisfaction. Mrs Lida Maxwell of Harrison County visiting near Creighton. Prohibition meeting here well attended with Revs Moore and Appleton. Cramblet from Columbus visiting. event now shifted to Fair.
An 1889 reference listing all US and Canada newspapers by state and town with details on name, issue, characteristics, establishment year, size, subscription price, circulation, editors, publishers, and addresses. Includes county and state tables from 1880 census, manufacturing data, wages, raw materials, political vote counts, and counts of newspapers by city, town, and county seats. Published in Philadelphia at $5.09 carriage paid.
The October Magazine of American History features Roy Sigleton’s The Romantic Beginnings of Milwaukee, H A Scamp’s Georgia The Holy Free Colony Slow the Negro Came, Col Charles Jones Jr’s Kings Presidents and Governors of Georgia 1782 1849, George I Moore on Columbus Discovery, and Susan Fennimore Cooper on New York’s 1832 finances. A robust issue with rich departments and a noted price of $5.00 a year.
Fall and Winter wraps including cloth jackets short wraps and long wraps in black and colors. New stock of seal plush coats and jackets ready at low prices. Elegant fur trimmed garments and small furs Alaska seal skin items. Correspondence invited to Jos. Horne & Co. Pittsburgh address 609 621 Penn Avenue.
Historic classified style notice promoting Bucklen's Arnica Salve with claims to heal cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores and other skin eruptions. Includes guarantee of satisfaction or money refunded and price 25 cents per box. Sold by D M Hawthorne. dated December 6, 1888.
Hall's Catarrh Cure is advertised as an internal remedy acting on the blood and mucus surfaces. The offer invites testimonials and free information from E. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo Ohio, with distribution through Druggists at 75 cents or 19 cents? per measure.
Independence West Virginia September 27 1889 letter commends J W Barton former city school superintendent for his effective teaching and announces his new post as Union schools superintendent at Rowlesburg West Virginia. The writer notes he holds the board issued certificate and asks the Herald to publish. Signed by 8 Sincuart president of Independence Board of Trustees.
A Texas county attorney and a Kentucky resident testify to Electric Bitters curing malaria and jaundice. They claim the remedy wards off and cures kidney liver and stomach disorders, priced 50c and 1.00 at Hawthorne’s.
Mellyar and Ray advertise a broad stock of silk warps and fabrics including Henrietta and Drap de Alma options. They claim the largest selection with every color style and width and invite customers to choose from Ladies Cloth and Flannel Drews at low prices.
Wool merchants report liberal inquiry from Bradstreet's but actual sales are uneven. Prices remain too low for most holders yet too high for consumers, with some concessions seen and Texas California fall clip noted. Boston stays unexcited as buyers cover near term needs while consignments seek higher prices. Market activity hints at some renewed movement despite overall stagnation.
Tickets will be sold from principal stations west of Pittsburgh for the Triennial Conclave of the Knights Templar in Washington. The round trip fare is the lowest first class rate, valid October 4 5 6 1889, with return to October 31. Special arrangements accommodate trips to New York. obtain at any Pennsylvan ia Lines station with timely notice.
A local ad lists items from Dr Shilling to Madame Foy including corsets and health products. It urges shoppers to compare prices nationwide and seek the lowest marked price in the house for every item.
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