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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1890
Page
2
Harrison Westward Campaign Sparks Enthusiasm
President Harrison travels the western states with strong public support this week. Secretary Blaine agrees to aid in Ohio campaigns speaking at Canton on October 25 and Warren on October 27. The Interior Department moves to halt Native Americans leaving reservations for Wild West shows.
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Harrison
Blaine
Ohio
Canton
McKinley
Warren
Interior Department
Postage Rate Debate Hints at One Cent Next
After seven years with the two cent rate, agitation continues and opinion holds a one cent reduction may come before another seven years pass.
Outlaw Rube Burroughs Shot While Escaping Captors
Rube Burroughs, the outlaw captured in Alabama last week, was shot and killed while attempting to escape. He reportedly shot one of his captors before his death. The report notes Democratic redistricting aimed to limit Republicans to six Ohio seats, with Republicans hinting at raising that number to eleven, but offers no grounds for the claim.
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Rube Burroughs
Alabama
Ohio
Deaths of Justice Miller and ex Secretary Belknap
Justice Miller of the United States Supreme Court who was struck with paralysis is dead. He was appointed Associate Justice by President Lincoln. Another prominent man, former Secretary of War WW Belknap, was found dead in bed in Washington on Monday. Death is thought to have been caused by apoplexy.
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Justice Miller
United States Supreme Court
Lincoln
WW. Belknap
Washington
A Call for Firm Action to Protect Behring Sea Seals
The Cincinnati Commercial Gazette argues the hunted seals should seek protection from the Russian bear on Behring Sea shores. It condemns poachers daring US cruisers and urges the government to drive out poachers despite international bluffs to avoid war.
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Behring Sea
United States
The
Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
Mormon converts arrive from Europe amid polygamy pressure
A hundred or more Mormon converts arrived from Europe last week. The company was largely young women. New York authorities urged them to stay, but the newcomers, led by a single leader, were determined to become wives in the sect. One woman deserted her husband, impressed by the faith. Such acquisitions to American society are seen as undesirable but considered unstoppable.
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Europe
New York
Republicans Hold Campaign Meeting in Hammond’s Hall
The first campaign gathering by the Republicans occurred Saturday night in Hammond’s hall. Hon. I. F. Mack of Sandusky spoke on tariffs while Hon. E. W. Poe of Columbus addressed broader issues. The large audience dwindled as the evening wore on and many left before the meeting ended.
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Hammond’s Hall
I. F. Mack
Sandusky
E. W. Poe
Columbus
Republicans rally to retake McKinley in Congress
The Republicans plan a major push to return William McKinley to Congress with heavy fundraising and appearances by top national figures. They will focus resources on his district while other districts receive little attention. Critics call the favoritism unfair and say internal party tensions will not be bridged.
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William McKinley
Congress
War spirit in fiction and drama challenges peace efforts
The Commercial Gazette notes that literature and theater promote violence and war imagery. It cites fiction, plays, and even children's tales with heroic battles and confrontations, arguing such depictions hinder global peace and abolition of war.
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Peace Society
Commercial Gazette
Blaine Seen as Possible 1892 Presidential Candidate
Ex assistant postmaster general Clarkson hints Blaine could accept a presidential nomination if offered but would fight for it. He praises Blaine as a major contemporary force and envisions a united commercial world through reciprocity and Pan American ideas. The talk suggests Harrison may lose party support by 1892.
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Blaine
Clarkson
Chicago
Maine Statesman
Pan- American Congress
Legislature Considers Abolishing Cincinnati Board of Public Improvements
The extra session opened with Governor Campbell’s message urging abolishment of the Cincinnati B P I and its election by the people. The message was sent to a committee. a compliant bill was introduced in the Senate as adjournment occurred. House activity was light. Leaders expect a committee to probe charges against the Cincinnati Board and report next regular session.
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Campbell
Cincinnati B. P. I
Senate
House
Columbus
Cincinnati Board
Local notes on visits repairs and meetings in town
Albert Addison and wife visited here at the start of the week. Harry Lydick left Monday for Uniontown Kansas to see his father J B Lydick. The Christian church is being re-roofed with slate by W H Hartley and Sons. The Misses Webster have returned to occupy their Main street property. Miss Kate Kahn and her mother moved in from Senecaville to rooms on Fair street. A quarterly meeting was held with Dr Mills preaching. Coal sells for 5 cents per bushel despite bad roads and natural gas is gaining some use. Council and others examined underground tile drainage routes but the vote tied and no system approved. A B Hall and Thos Webster were appointed to map a new drainage plan.
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W. H. Hartley & Sons
Webster
Zanesville
Kate Kahn
Senecaville
Fair Street
Mills
Messrs
A. B. Hall
Thos. Webster
Local Clergy and Residents Reach for News in Zanesville Area
Sam Evans moved his family to Zanesville last week. Rev. Hammond attended synod last week at Wooster. John Barnes of Penn visits his uncle Thomas Bartilson. Rev. Dr. Clark and family spent last week in Kimbolton. Rev. Hammond will be absent next Sabbath at Norwich. Frank Fowler is home from the Bowers town tunnel for a few days. Rev. W. Phillips and daughter Elia attended the Coshocton Fair. Adam Sayres and wife returned to Minneapolis Thursday. John Dawson is very ill and not expected to live many days. George Williams moved into a house owned by W. C. McConaughey. The Methodists purchased Charles Smiths residence for a parsonage. Rev. Hammond was assisted in communion by Rev. I. N. White of Fairview. Mrs. Dr. Lemon and son and Mrs. Dr. Miller and daughters visited friends in Cambridge Monday. Thomas Baird and Mrs. Baird of Prohibition and George Adams of Sugar Tree started for Missouri Tuesday to visit friends.
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Sam Evans
Zanesville
Hammond
Wooster
John Barnes
Penn
Thomas Bartilson
Clark
Kimbolton
Norwich
Frank Fowler
Bowerstown Tunnel
W. Phillips
Elia
Coshocton Fair
Adam Sayiers
Minneapolis
Minn
Thomas Baird
Baird
Prohibition
George Adams
Sugar Tree
Missouri
Mike Flood
Salesville
Will Kirkman
Carson
Antrim
Mike McKenna
John Kelly
Long Street
John Keiser
Ida Reasoner
Elijah White
Tom
J. Bailey
Canton
Ohio
Z. A. Whissell
New Episcopal Church
Steubenville Avenue
Jordan Early
Clerk Weedon
East Side
Htratp
Heraxp
Jennie
Quaker City
Sammie
Chestnut Gatherings and Local Happenings in Cambridge
Maywood Mathews moved his family to Cambridge last Tuesday. Several local notables attended events including church services, sewing circles, and a grand jury meeting. A gas well on the Porter farm proved a dry hole. Daniel McKee’s cow died after overindulgence in green corn.
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Maywood Mathews
Cambridge
James Dall
Bridgeville
R.E. Todd
Washington
Porter Farm
J. Montgomery
Wm. Kennedy
M.W. McKim
Thomas McKee
Lyons
Florence
D. B. McCullough
Grand Jury
Local Notes and Moves Across Town
Winchester Rev W A Rutledge visited Cambridge last week. Miss Maggie Hope is convalescing. E E McKim of North Salem cuts abutments for the bridge north of town. Social at Mud Lock school house Friday night. Ainsley Lee of Birmingham in the area last week seeking to buy a cow. James Taylor contracted to stone the Steubenville road through Edward Willis farm. Rains hindered race attendance at Smyrna Tuesday. Benoni Swain moved to Sam Bridge to open a shoe repair business.
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W. A. Rutledge
Cambridge
Maggie Hope
E. E. McKim
North Salem
Ainsley Lee
Birmingham
James Taylor
Steubenville Road
Edward Willis
Smyrna
Benoni Swain
Sambridge
Ayer’s Hair Vigor Promises Hair Growth and Color Return
The advert claims Ayer's Hair Vigor strengthens the scalp and promotes new hair growth. It restores natural color to gray or faded hair and makes hair soft, pliant, and glossy.
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Ayer
Squirrels Plentiful and Local Happenings Reported
Market notes show chestnuts at two dollars per bushel while coal hauling remains brisk. James McBride builds a new stable and A L Gill paints a house near Middletown. Miss Ella Lindsey travels to Cincinnati for the winter. A box supper at Pleasant Valley schoolhouse hosts Clyde Downard and Laura Allender wedding last Thursday.
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James Inglish
A. L. Gill
Middletown
Ida Harford
Fairview
John McCall
Londonderry
O. M. Shiptey
Ella Lindsey
Cincinnati
Pleasant Valley School House
Clyde Downard
Laura Allender
Midway
Electric Bitters Restore Health Heralded By Many
The transition from sickness to robust health is celebrated as an epoch in a person's life and attributed to Electric Bitters. The tonic is praised for kidney liver or stomach ailments and is sold by D. M. Hawthorne at 50 cents and one dollar per bottle.
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D. M. Hawthorne
West Side News Highlights Local Business and Life
Five grocers report strong trade as W W Kronk builds a new warehouse. Miners work well at the mines while streets suffered from heavy rain. Homes rise, rents and lots in Carson addition sell from 150 to 250 dollars. Community events include parties, visits, and bridge upkeep with street improvements and a proposed open bridge.
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W. W. Kronk
Rhea Urban
Governor Hill the tireless reformer and political mentor
Portrait of Governor Hill a 47 year old Boston Democrat known for hard work political skill and frugal living He reads daily papers keeps long office hours and supports young men in business and education He lives with a cat named Veto and a mastiff named Judge at the Executive Mansion and enjoys plays and ball games while eschewing tobacco and alcohol.
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Governor Hill
Capitol
New York
Fill
Hill
Round Trip Tickets to Pittsburgh via Baltimore & Ohio
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad offers round trip tickets to Pittsburgh on all regular trains for October 18 to 20 with return passage valid until October 24 at the lowest limited rate. For tickets and information contact B and O agents KR.
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Pittsburgh
Missionary Council of the Protestant Episcopal Church
Baltimore & Ohio R. &. Co
Amber Beads Said to Protect Health by Mild Electric Currents
Dr St Clair a Brooklyn physician supports the belief that amber beads worn at the neck have hygienic value by explaining that mild electrical currents pass through a bead string. He notes his daughter’s croup improved with the beads and recurred when removed, with other cases in his practice supporting the claim.
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Dr. St. Clair
Brooklyn
Words containing all vowels in order and those in irregular order
A Pittsburgh Dispatch note states two words contain all vowels in regular order abstemious and facetious. It lists many words with vowels out of order and suggests more could be found by a dictionary search.
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Pittsburgh
Garden of Eden reference in park stroll dialogue
In a Chicago Tribune excerpt a man asks to call his companion Eve while she hints she is not his first lover, likening the setting to Eden and prompting playful yet discreet tension between the pair.
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Kya
Eve
Garden of Eden
George
Adam
Chicago Tribune
Enjoy Health with Old Soul’s Catarrh Cure and Baby Syrup
A public notice promotes Old Soul’s Catarrh Cure as a cure for catarrh and Dr Bull’s Baby Syrup as a safe relief for infants. It claims health benefits and stresses harmless reliability with a price of 25 cents.
Notice to Teachers Seeks Wider Reach for Bulletin
The W C U undertook to place the Scientific Temperance Bulletin with every Guernsey County teacher at the Union's expense. The Bulletin has enlarged and improved. Teachers who did not receive a copy or want the new edition may obtain one by sending fifteen cents to Mrs Francis W Leiter Superintendent Educational Dept W CT U Mansfield Ohio.
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W_C. TU
Scientific Temperance Bulletin
Guernsey County
Francis W. Leiter
Supt. Educational Dept
W. CT. U
Mansfield
Ohio
Twenty Three Years in the Drug Business Swift Specific Claim
A veteran druggist touts Swift's Specific as the most valuable remedy for blood diseases in twenty three years of practice. He cites cures for skin eruptions and blood poison cases once treated by New York specialists and Paris physicians, claiming lasting results. The dealer, W H Delasway of Old Fort NC, offers a free pamphlet on blood and skin diseases from The Swift Specific Co Atlanta Ga.
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Swift
New York
Paris
France
Mr. B
W. H. Delasway
Old Fort
Democrats of Screven County Platform Adopts Quip Laden Resolution
The Screven Georgia Democrats approve a platform listing satirical lines about Brother Alf Senator Colquitt Uncle Joe Senator Brown and General John Governor Gordon. The verse mocks religion money and a war record while praising farming and cotton, with Cincinnata as a gubernatorial power.
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Alf
Joe
John
Cincinnata
Agricola
Tom
Senator Colquitt
Senator Brown
Gordon
Santa Abie and Sarsaparilla Ads Highlight 19th Century Quackery
The text showcases patent medicine pitches selling Santa Abie as a cure for consumption and asthma with price lists, mail order options, and sensational claims. It also features a mock dialogue about a lodging keeper and ends with a jab at Sarsaparilla scams and a comical exchange about a family nickname.
Newspaper columns hide thousands of metal pieces
An exchange notes each newspaper column contains from twenty to fifty thousand distinct metal pieces and warns that displacing any one would cause a blunder or typographical error. It adds some may feel clever spotting an error in a paper.
Advertising salve claims cure all skin eruptions and piles
A historical advertisement touts a salve described as the best for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains and all skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money back and asks 25 cents per box with sale by D. M. Hawthorne. December 5, 8y.
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D. M. Hawthorne
Convalescents and visits noted in Center Township
Center Township reports the sick are convalescent. Will Smith mentions plans to go to California. I J Mack of Blue Bell visited Jed Shipman last week. Sunday’s heavy rain swelled water branches. H M Beymer and wife called on Sam Black last Thursday and Friday, and Upton Kester and wife of Salesville visited Saturday and Sunday.
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Will Smith
California
I. J Mack
Blue Bell
Jed Shipman
H. M. Beymer
Sam’s Black's
Upton Kester
Salesville
Advertised Letter List Cambridge Names Uncalled Letters
The Cambridge post lists names of residents with uncalled letters including Isaac Andorn Jr Barnitt Minnie Brow Melvin Biggs Andrew Dales Clara Dugan Ora Duffey Annie Ferren Glenn Lydick Moore Harry McKee Lilly Moorehead Geneive Knaus Joseph Ramsey Susan Steele J W Volan A B Vernon Sallie Hanna and J B Taylor P M.
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Cambridge
Isaac Andorn
JR Barnitt
FW. Bealls
Minnie Browsunng Biggs
Melvin Christian
Andrew Dales
C.C. Danforth
Clara B. Dugan
Ora M. Duffey
O L. Ferren
Annie Glenn
Sant. Ingham
John H. Lydick
Charley Moore
Harry McKee
Lilly Moorehead
Geneive Knaus
Joseph Ramsey
Susan Steele
J. W. Volan
A.B Vernon
Sallie Hanna
A Society Girl Rebuked
A New York Sun tale recounts a stern rebuke by a man with firm standards for polite conduct. He describes inviting a society girl to a theater, waiting for hours, then asking her mother to relay that the carriage is ready while he leaves to see the opening. The girl returned later and accepted the rebuke.
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New York Sun
Dr King’s New Discovery Praised by Faith Leader
Rev EF M Shrout of Blue Mound Kansas says the tonic cured his diseased lungs and gained 26 pounds after five bottles. Arthur Love of Love’s Funny Folks commend the remedy as undefeated by other treatments. Free trials at D M Hawthorne’s drug store. regular sizes available otc and priced at $100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EF. M. Shrout
United Brethren Church
Blue Mound
Kan
Dr. King
Arthur Love
Love
D. M. Hawthorne
Farmer’s potato crop yields big pay near Columbus
A Columbus area farmer planted 143 acres of potatoes last spring. With a 200 bushels per acre yield, the total reaches 28,000 bushels. At 95 cents per bushel, revenue should be about 26,000 dollars, yielding a net of around 15,000 dollars.
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Columbus
Encampment No 65 Union Legion Meeting Time
Encampment No 65 Union Legion meets every Tuesday night in Adams Hall at 7 30 p m. The regular session invites members to attend and participate in weekly proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Legion
Adams’ Hall
Golden Specific Cures Alcoholism Promoted in Cincinnati Ad
An advertisement touts a Golden Specific that can be added to tea or coffee without the drinker’s knowledge to cure drunkenness. It claims thousands of cures and no harm, offering a circular with full particulars from GOLDEN SPECIFIC CO. of Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Golden Specific CO
Race St
Cincinnati
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