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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1889
Page
2
New York reports indicate trade improvement nationwide while Hayti selects Hippo lyte as its president in a late dispatch. Ex Governor John F Hartranft, a noted Pennsylvanian, died last week.
Despite about one hundred detectives working the Cronin murder case in Chicago the cause and circumstances remain unsolved with a veil of mystery still surrounding the incident.
The Spanish government grows alarmed by the large emigration to South America and is undertaking efforts to find methods to curb the outflow.
A Yankee idea seeks a rail link between North and South America. The mindset believes nothing is beyond reach and hints Panama Canal may eventually be controlled or completed by Yankee engineers.
Demand for gold climbs in Europe and South America as the Bank of France holds a large surplus. Brazil issues a decree for redeeming its paper currency, intensifying the market squeeze.
A Massillon telegram reports the Tri-State League organized last week will include Wheeling Dayton Springfield Steubenville Mansfield Akron Youngstown and Canton. W H Mc Dermitt of Columbus is to continue as president.
A woman stood on a principal Chicago street corner and hugged and kissed men, drawing no complaints except from a gray haired deacon who objected. He confronted her, and she was arrested and fined for the disturbance amid public reaction.
Axtell the great trotter was named for Independence Public Schools superintendent in Indiana near where the horse was bred. The trotting record has been beaten by only four horses: Maud S. with 2 08 34, Jay Eye See 2 10, Guy 2 10 3, and St Julian 2 11 14.
The President appointed Green B. Raum of Illinois as Commissioner of Pensions, succeeding Corporal Tanner. Raum is a former congressman and longtime internal revenue collector who lately practiced law in Washington. He served in the Civil War rising through ranks to brevet brigadier general.
Governor Hill of New York makes a Southern tour seen as a possible prelude to a 1892 campaign. Southerners prefer Grover Cleveland but have not met Hill whose persuasive style may sway support as he seeks favors by asking.
The Virginia gubernatorial contest rouses intense, nationwide interest as Republicans nominate Mahone to break the solid south. The battle grows fierce with doubts about outcome, while Democrats expect victory though their old majority may shrink noticeably.
The piece argues tariff reform is overdue and will gain GOP support like the Democrats, with upcoming Congress expected to act. It notes regional impacts, saying removing wool hurts Ohio and Texas, iron hurts Pennsylvania and the South, sugar affects the South, and tariffs touch many areas, signaling an inevitable national shift.
The Ohio State Journal notes Tanner, out of office, commands broad support from half a million veterans as he argues for raising pensions from $2 to $4 per month. It calls a $2 per month pension for a diseased veteran an insult and supports his use of lawful means to remove the apparent injustice, while acknowledging possible reasons for his removal.
South America seeks modern conveniences like those in the United States and invites Yankee minds to invest. Chile abolishes duties on agricultural and mining machinery and iron to attract railroads, telegraphs, and telephones and spur development for prosperity. The region offers profitable opportunities for American manufacturers.
A roundup shows multiple editors and publishers receiving government posts under Harrison. Names include Whitelaw Reid of the New York Tribune as Minister to France and Joseph Medill of the Chicago Tribune among others linked to missions, consulates, or federal offices.
The Mail and Express reports that Arab traders in East and Central Africa are losing influence as German French and English powers enforce a strict blockade on slavery and the sale of firearms. Native villages in Ukukwe have been attacked and enslaved, with many residents seeking mission aid as a railroad plan aims to open interior trade to civilized influence.
The ad extols Ayer's Sarsaparilla as a marvelous remedy to cleanse impure blood and revitalize the body and mind, promising renewed vigor through its proven effects.
Washington reports Creighton lost a fine colt last week. The PC and O railroad from Hartford to Freeport spurs growth with McDonald & Company awarded the contract. Town filled with applicants for homes and new dwellings talked of. Democratic meeting well attended. A planing mill and a steam press paper project raise confidence and five hundred dollars for launching efforts.
Ayer's Pills are described as convenient efficacious and safe for constipation sick headache indigestion and torpid liver. The pills are sugar coated and suitable for use on land or sea in urban or rural settings.
Walter Stevens vs Sarah Sheeley ordered new appraisal. Other cases include McDonald vs Sigler dismissed at plaintiff costs and Shaw divorce with custody and alimony of 500. Settlements, defaults, and orders of sale recorded. jail review and grand jury report noted.
North Salem reports fine weather and a lively corn husking scene. James McKim plans to move to Cambridge next Thursday, Geof Wishart visited on business last Monday, and Sadie McKim returns home with her father. The MP church and U P church hosted sermons, wheat looks healthy, and fall planting is up. The Carr Brothers used 42 quarts of glycerine to shoot a gas well on Henry Martins land, increasing flow. An incident with a sheep scared horses, injuring William McConkey, and H G Pollock filed an affidavit about boys trespassing on Sabbath. they were arrested and released after a hearing with Lawyer Collins.
Cumberland notes show L J Cutter of Marietta visiting family while Miss Minnie Cellesbie of Brooklyn visits Mrs Freeman. Lida M Daniels teaches at Hartford visiting parents. Herbert Conner recovers from scarlet fever and James Allison returns after typhoid illness. Fred McClelland in town from New York visits relatives. Prof Hancher of Noble county chosen for school matters. A Willis Wells child buried. Rev Mooreledge conducts ten services. ME church festival raises over $30 and Miss Bertha Cutter wins best young lady vote.
Brady news mentions F E Spence moving to Senecaville in the future and notes farmers husking corn with better than expected yields. A six year old child of Henry Duff is ill with lung trouble. Wild geese have been seen in large flocks recently. Rev Kahn preached to a big congregation at Allen's last Sabbath. OE McConnell and wife from Scio visited the place, as did Mrs A P Allen and Ray from Quaker City.
The 1889 trotting season closed with many sub-2:17 performances by four-year-olds and younger including Gold Leaf 2:14%, Yolo Maid 2:12¾, Adonis 2:14, and Sunol 2:18¾ trotter. Kentucky honors the group with Susie 2:15½ mare, while Axtell emerges as the era’s fastest young trotter, a stellar overall season.
J W Barton Superintendent of Rowelsburgh West Virginia writes from Oct 18 1889 to Guernsey County Ohio praising local schools and detailing curriculum examinations and pay scales. He notes Rowelsburgh on the B & O Railroad near the Cheat Mountains with lumber as the main industry and rumors of a new rail line boosting growth.
El Dorado resident L. C. Bassert recounts a severe bout with rheumatism last year that left him bedridden for over three months. After failing with local doctors he used Swift's Specific and claims a complete and permanent recovery following a thirteen bottle course.
August 23 1889 Henderson Texas resident C B McLemore writes he suffered eating sores on his tongue for eighteen months despite top local care until Swift Specific cured him after a few bottles. He authorizes publishing the statement for others afflicted. Also notes Dr E D Strahl has reportedly joined the Soldiers Home in Dayton after leaving Quaker City.
Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo to pay one hundred dollars for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A. W Gleason, December 6, 1886. Advertising copy for Hall's Catarrh Cure. Sold by druggists for 75 cents internally 191m.
The Ohio State Journal notes pennant winners across multiple leagues for 1889. Listed are teams in the American Association National League Western Association Atlantic Association Tri-State League New York State League Middle States League and Michigan State League with several city or team hints such as Brooklyn New York Omaha Worcester Canton Springfield Saginaw and Harrisburg.
An advertisement urges readers in Cambridge Ohio to try Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs colds and throat and chest troubles. It claims lasting daily use once tried and offers money back guarantees and free trial bottles at D M Hawthorne’s drug store.
A vintage ad touts a skin salve claiming it cures cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all eruptions. It guarantees perfect satisfaction or money refunded with a 25 cent price per box and is forwarded by D. M. Hawthorne.
A Sound Legal Opinion from E Bainbridge of Munday Texas notes successful use of Electric Bitters in malaria fever jaundice and life saving effect. D I Wilcoxson of Horse Cave Kentucky adds a strong belief he would have died without the remedy. The ad claims it wards off and cures malaria kidney liver and stomach disorders with prices 50 cents and 1 dollar at D M Hawthorne's.
An advertisement claims Dr Haines Golden Specific can cure drunkenness by being added to tea or coffee without the drinker’s knowledge. It asserts thousands cured, no harm, guarantees cure, and invites readers to send for a circular from Golden Pacific Co of Cincinnati Ohio.
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