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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1890
Page
2
On Wednesday October 22 1890 reports note cholera is waning in Spain yet hundreds of cases and deaths persist. The Ohio Legislature delays action on their call and political chatter features Ex Governor Foraker in speeches. Guernsey county politics show work in both parties as Republicans grow confident and Democrats hopeful.
Kimbolton community reports Wesley Fuller moving to Dennison and Kila Miller visiting Calcutta Ohio, with many residents attending court. J P McMillen attended a Young People's convention while No. 8 pension granted to N McKee dating from 1883. John Dawson died after a long illness and Frank Hall suffered a severe head injury while timbering, with doctors performing trephination.
The officers for the upcoming year are listed with names and cities: Grand Master L. Goodale of Cincinnati. Deputy Grand Master Allen Andrews of Hamilton. Senior Grand Warden W. F. Baldwin of Mt Vernon. Junior Grand Warden Carrol F. Clapp of Warren. Grand Treasurer Charles Brown of Cincinnati. Grand Secretary J. H. Bromwell of Cincinnati. Grand Chaplain Lafayette Van Cleave of Cincinnati. Grand Orator Barton Smith of Toledo. Grand Senior Deacon D. R. Arnold. Grand Junior Deacon J. W. Chamberlain. Grand Tyler Jacob Randall of Waynesville. The Grand Lodge meets in Columbus beginning the third Wednesday of October 1891.
The Thurman Club invites Columbus to the Old Roman Banquet on November 12 honoring Allen G Thurman on his 77th birthday anniversary. Great preparations are reported for the event. The note also says anarchist Herr Most plans to leave the United States, calling for others with his views to depart.
A New York paper reports Dr Gary Walker nominated for Congress by an independent convention in a state district. With Senator Blair in one chamber and Walker in the other, the Congressional Record would likely need enlargement.
The article notes Roger Mills of Texas likely to seek the Speakership if Democrats gain a House majority. He has solid Southern backing and aims for either the Speakership or a Senate seat.
A fragment notes the W T U of Iowa sought third party aid and formed two Union divisions in the state Each group has chosen officers Yet the temperance cause looks dim as internal split echoes the old adage a house divided against itself.
A Blue Bell town meeting features Judge Barber and John Locke discussing Republican momentum and campaign funds. The piece critiques paid campaigning, notes churchgoing as a driver for young men, cites court rulings on prohibition, and advocates reviving the warming pan to combat damp beds.
A woman near death from consumption improves drastically after reading about Dr King's New Discovery on wrapping paper. She buys samples, then full bottles, gaining health and weight. Send a stamp to W. H. Cole for fuller particulars and free trial bottles at D. M. Hawthorne's Drugstore in Fort Smith.
Eggs at 18 cents and butter 12 cents. Notices fined for tearing. M V McKim finished stone culvert work on William Wilson farm. Tra Bell and Jennie Patterson attended Cambridge Young Peoples Convention. Mrs Garrett Mathews went to Freeport to see sister at deathbed. James McKim moved to old home near Bell's cemetery. Thomas N McKee granted original pension with 700 back pay and 8 per month. Births: October 14 1890 to M B Wishart and wife a daughter. October 13 to Wm Wilson and wife a daughter. James McKim traded Winchester property for twenty acres with Charles Worthing. Died John Dawson October 7 member MEF church Kimbolton died after two-year illness. Burial service by Rev Rutledge. He leaves wife and five children.
An advertisement promotes The Ohio Farmer at one dollar per year with vast circulation and national reach. It highlights the weekly 16 page 64 column format, 52 issues annually, and trusted agricultural content. A San Luis Obispo exhibit describes a corn hand sculpture formed by grains and cob prongs.
Community brief with family health notes and local movements. Mrs Mary Burlingame ill. Andrew Wilson opens Newark business. J. F. Rankins and George Stiles families noted. A week old daughter for Mr and Mrs Stiles. James McGrew sells land and moves to Lore City. Wim McKisson visiting Quaker City. Mrs Deveney moving to Cambridge. Rev Nash and Rev Sleeth lead Pleasant Hill services. Middleton Lake among Summerfield visitors. Tippecanoe wedding prep mentioned.
The 1890 Washington Ohio fair ran September 30 to October 3. Premiums cover Horse, All Abouts, Draft, Cattle, Sheep, Swine, Poultry, Horticulture, Needles and Crafts, Bread Cakes, Plants and landscape painting, with many named exhibitors such as James Voorhes, W. H. Fletcher, J. S. Boyd, J. W. Rich, A. J. Clark, and H. T. Beatenhead receiving top honors across divisions. All premiums not claimed by December 1, 1890 revert to the Society.
Commissioner Thompson was in this vicinity Saturday. Farmers thresh buckwheat and husk corn. Entertainment at Mud Sock Friday Night Was a success. Republican jubilee meeting set for Thursday night Oct 24. Robert Lindsey and James A Weyers sold property at public auction last week. The north bridge is finished but sparked condemnations. The structure cost about 128 dollars in masonry with woodwork and fills. A simple stone culvert would have sufficed for far less money.
Nancy Mahon recovers quickly while F M Temple travels to Kansas for a bust and pleasure. Charles Ratler Jr of Hugeton Kansas visits relatives here. John Stewart gains a pension via attorney P I Suitt. McConnell Clark attends Ritchie McMunn wedding near Love City. Communion at U P church Mt Hermon with Rev Lytle and Rev Rutledge in Kimbolton. Parsonage house fund drive underway.
Ohio Teacher enumerates Guernsey county educators with assigned townships and schools, showing term lengths from 1 month to 8 months and payments ranging from 25 to 80 dollars, including names such as Dollie Gibb and Charles Ringer. The list covers Wheel ing Township Cambridge Township Jackson Township and Byesville listings with several incomplete entries.
A Cleveland area seller or druggist recommended Swift's specific eight to treat boils and skin eruptions. One bottle reportedly cured the condition completely with no relapses. Another testimonial claims recovery from blood poison after using Swift's Specific led to lasting health. A mail order offer for a treatise on blood and skin diseases is included.
The Eastern Ohio Teachers Association schedules a November meeting in New Philadelphia with leaders including Arthur Powell Marion Supt J B Mohler Gallipolis and Cummock of Chicago among attendees. Topics cover compulsory education law relations between superintendent teacher and parent and seeking district school legislation.
An 19th century advertisement touts a multipurpose salve said to cure bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter and skin eruptions and even piles with a money back guarantee. Price is 25 cents per box and reads for sale by D. M. Hawthorne dated December 6 1889.
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