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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1885
Page
3
A busy Cambridge item page reports a hail event, sales at multiple stores, new lots of groceries and clothing, and strong fair preparations. Mentions deaths of Mrs. Parr and Mrs. Graham, local auctions, and upcoming fall openings, with notes on roads, trains, and new business openings.
Peter Ogier born in Guernsey in 1803 came to this county in 1807, built the old Ogier farm, later ran a Cambridge mercantile business until recent health declines. A generous, honest man with radical views, he left five children and many friends. Funeral Thursday drew a large crowd and he rests in Dr. Walls vault awaiting interment.
The Washington fair drew large crowds over two days with 1,800 entries and about 1,500 in attendance Friday after morning rain. High Flyer won the first horse pace, Captain Stone the trot, and Sleepy Jane the sweepstakes pace. A. J. Clark won on Jersey cattle and Lochryan on his horses. Bands from Cambridge, Hartford, Quaker City and others performed, and the event closed with general praise for the exhibit and organization.
Gus J. Heege with an excellent company opens Cambridge audience at Hammond's Opera House in The Phoenix and Peck's Bad Boy. The venue earns praise for its handsome interior and lavish scenery. On Wednesday October 7 the comedy Confusion or Pug and the Baby will be staged, noted as uproariously funny. Bostwick & Veitch advertised for jewelry buyers.
Washington notes a successful community fair with many visitors including Jae Robinson of Knoxville and I P Steele of Quaker City. Several residents plan moves, visits to Morristown, and a note on Prohibition meetings. Market prices for wheat, butter, eggs, and chickens are listed beside local rolling mill and timothy seed mentions.
J B Lydick recovers slowly as schools open a week later on Oct 12. Rev Willison accepts call to preach one quarter time at Barnesville Christian church. G V Gildea, new cigar shop owner near the bridge in Johnson building, joins Max Bros who move factory upstairs in Cochran block. Washington fair draws many Quaker City visitors with exhibits, crowds and band music. Orem skaters billed for rink Friday and Saturday, managers promise top attractions. Glass house reports order backlogs of three months. Chicago house has six carloads on order. Spirit of Prohibition debuts this week from the Independent office, with limited local support but wider county presence. McClellands serenaded by band Saturday night. pleasant refreshments at WH Hartley’s for invited guests.
An old-time ad urges mothers to cut household expenses and stock Dr. Bo sunko's Cough and Liver Syrup. It promises instant cough relief, chest pain relief, and consumption cure in one night. Priced at 50 cents and 1 dollar, with free samples from J. M. McGill.
Cumberland reports L J Cutter bought a Jersey cow while J E McClelland progresses on a new house. Mrs James Dilley of Gore Ohio visits Dilley family. Piggott moves to Pt Pleasant and Rev Peregoy arrives. J W Cale travels via Lore City to Pratt's Station to view fine sheep. Sheriff McDonald attends Mrs McCall sale hoping to buy Dr McCall's mare. A group of youths misjudge a man in a back alley. Crosgrove bears no injuries beyond a hat hole. J W Gregg of the C W&N Y RR suffers a fall from a running board, breaking two ribs. Dr Trueman treats him.
We extend heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness during the long illness and death of our beloved daughter and sister Sadie. May you be blessed with equally kind friends when afflictions come, as they must to us all. Very sincerely, Mrs. C. Mason and Family.
Rev Blake has returned from Athens county and Fred Peregoy is home from Belmont county. A suit was held in Squire Spaid's court last week. Laughlin & Stranathan are buying up another car load of sheep. Flanagan goes east this week to purchase fall and winter goods. Rev Higman held communion at Mt Zion Lutheran on Sabbath. The week’s rain aids wheat as acres sown increase. Mrs Torr nee Lawrence visits her father in Harrisburg Pa. Madison Secrest and wife visit Guernsey and Noble counties. Mrs G W Stewart returns from Sharon Noble county. Three sharpers passed through town selling $20 for $5. none invested. Rey Peregoy contemplates moving to Cumberland circuit. delay due to Piggott child illness. Grigg's Glycerine Salve advertised for cuts, burns, and skin eruptions. 25c. Sold by druggists.
Born September 27 a son to Mr and Mrs J S Eden Burn David G Thompson and family moved to Cambridge Philomathean and Philomathian literary societies united Rey J W Martin led chapel exercises at the college Republican speech by Rey J D Carson DD of Xenia Ohio slated for Thursday Dr Jas Headley to lecture Sunny Side of Life Oct 20 store room by Wm McVey becoming W S Kline's grocery Mrs J Moore of Pittsburg died after five weeks visit warning against over eating and praising Dr Jones Red Clover Tonic priced 50 cents at druggists
George Reed of West Earl Township, Lancaster, testifies to helping Nancy Sharp a poor widow with rheumatism. Reed supplied a bottle of Mishler's Herb Bitters, leading to swift improvement and full recovery enabling her to work again.
Columbus publisher P. G. Hull reports success with The Sea Shells, a new song priced at 40 cents. The lower price than many popular songs is highlighted, and orders can be filled by mail post paid upon receipt of the price.
A Smokers note invites readers to Cain's to enjoy La Rosa De Leon cigars made by Schlesinger Thurman of Cleveland Ohio touted as the best cigar in the market. Advertisement text appears with a 17 4t reference.
Cambridge people ought to be happy as the State Committee has favored Barnesville with favorable political speakers, a boost for the community and its interests.
An advertisement touts Dr Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup with Wild Cherry and Tar for throat and lung relief, priced 50 cents to $1, samples free. Cambridge district census by Geo W Montgomery reports totals by race and gender across east and west sides, totaling 1230, up 101 from last year. An Aphorism urges hard work for strong minds, faithful hearts, and powerful muscles, endorsing Dr Bull's Cough Syrup.
To clean the isinglass used in stove doors rub with a cloth wetted with vinegar until clean then wipe with a dry cloth. The article notes it will look as good as new and function properly again.
A Newton Iowa reader reports Mrs Thomas who suffered a persistent cough for 25 years found relief with Dr King s New Discovery. After two bottles she is described as cured, with trial bottles offered at C L Wall & Co. Drug Store. An exchange mentions zinc cleaning for stovepipes and endorses Dr Bigelow s Positive Cure for throat and lung troubles as a safer, pleasant option.
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