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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1887
Page
2
A vessel arriving from Europe with several cholera cases is placed under quarantine at New York. Tammany Hall and County Democracy plan a united party ticket in the city, drawing from both wings of the organization. Trade reviews show ongoing improvement yet tight money and cautious confidence.
Western territories show rapid population growth per governors reports with thousands flocking in yearly. Officials say statehood may come soon if population trends continue, hinting at possible merger into states to meet growth.
Western Union has taken over the Lb. and O and raised message rates by as much as 100 percent in some areas. Across the line the increases provoke heavy protests from businessmen, but there is no alternative telegraph service, so they must endure and adapt.
The so called murder tale against Harry Taylor and his wife in a Southern town is proven false as the wife reappears in good health. She says her husband is alive and touring the adjoining states, planning to return soon. She denies any crime and cites Masonic teachings against wrongdoing.
The appearance of Mrs. James Brown Potter drew crowds at a New York theater sale last week. First box sold for 400 dollars, second for 200, others 390 and down, with seats selling rapidly. By close of day one, managers had realized over 11 thousand dollars.
Senator Frye outlines a plan to spend 10 million dollars yearly subsidizing American steamers and ships and 10 million dollars on educating uneducated citizens. He also suggests employing 50,000 workers on the Nicaragua Canal if no other method to absorb the surplus is found. Such procedure would surely relieve the treasury of its burden.
An Indiana postmaster announces in a visible office notice that all letters addressed to girls under 18 or boys under 21 will be placed in the care of their parents or guardians. He cites postal laws to justify the move aimed at shielding youths from unprincipled men, drawing bitter complaints from critics.
The Kilrain Smith bout for 10000 a side is booked to occur in Spain in January. Kilrain, showing in England, is popular with the crowd who praise his appeal. Richly touted by Richard K. Fox, the American sport may have already won in some views, though doubt remains.
Auditor Smith reports totals from the 1887 abstract of personal property in Guernsey County. Items include horses 348,431 dollars. cattle 208,390. mules 10,660. sheep 257,169. hogs 30,489. carriages 28,509. watches 12,827. pianos and organs 24,214. merchants stock 204,511. manufacturers stock 51,509. money on deposit 490,149. credits after debts 584,022. bonds 2,011. non taxable securities 4,500. bank property 731,209. total taxable property excluding dog tax 3,124,435.
A large Prohibition demonstration in Mechanicsville drew a sizeable Eastern Ohio crowd. A half mile parade and speeches by local figures preceded a program in East Wheeling Avenue park. Delayed national leaders Hopkins and Mead finally spoke, with strong local attire and a final mass meeting at the old M. E. church marking a creditable day for the party.
The itemized notes cover visits by Wm McVey and Rev Donaldson, farewell sermon by Rev Donaldson next Sabbath, John A Cook and sister visiting Josiah Cook, Mrs Martha Rosemead’s return from Fairview, funeral attendance for Dr Tingle in Cambridge, Rev Fassig’s departure for Cleveland, Boose Morrison visiting, U P church communion services, Rev White and Rev Martin sermons, Jerry Clemens of Columbus visiting, town boy Jas Voorheis presented a large turnip, Ohio Agricultural Reports available via V D Craig, secretary of Guernsey County Fair.
Quaker City hosts Nellie Free Opera Vo on Wednesday evening while the Quaker City Band earned honors at the Bellaire Street Fair, taking in 125 dollars over two days. The town mourns prominent lumber and coal dealer S C Doudna who died after a two week typhoid illness, with funeral and interment on Friday.
Mrs Margaret Fordyce is better. Will Rinehart returns home from Licking County. Mrs James Beam visits her parents at Freeport. Ed Scott and wife of Middlebourne visited A A Hixson's family. Rev G G Boyd bought the farm of Thomas Hughes, deceased. Mrs A F Linn and Mrs A A Hixson visited Quaker City friends and heard speeches by John A Bingham and John Sherman. The death of Johnnie and Hattie, children of Mr and Mrs Wm G Clark of Hutchinson Kansas, is mourned by the community.
A brief from Brady notes a slight snowfall last Friday and a minor accident when Leonard Dyer amputated a tee. Mentioned are visits by J F Rankin and wife to Love City and Allen residents in Zanesville. The new bridge below Thomas dam is finished and churchgoers attended Allen's Chapel after renovations.
Miss Maggie Young returns to Norwich home. Trenner and Young close out stock. Festival planned at Chalfant Chapel next Saturday evening. Mrs Dickerson and son of Zanesville visited RG Young's last week. N H Barber and J R Locke spoke at Beech Grove school house last Saturday evening. Roy Grimes L W Smith and Wim Conner and wife attended Love City quarterly meeting last Sabbath. A late daughter of Mr and Mrs J Secrest died last Friday after two months with paremeningingitis. Town in mournful sympathy. Union Labor and Prohibitionists met in joint convention last Saturday evening nominating James Ables and 8 T Croyle for Jackson township Justice of the Peace. Some youths egged an old lady during a temperance speech on the street last Tuesday evening. If Prohibition hurts you, do not mistreat others.
Miss Nellie Knowlton visits friends at Caldwell. Jas B Allison sells hardware store to J E Crosgrove. Miss Marie Murtha returns to New Lexington school. Miss Persie Stevens and Mrs Clara Prouty visit Hiramsburg. Dr Wall of Cambridge made a professional visit. Mr and Mrs Longsworth of Hocking county visit Mr D Bay. Mrs Alice Crumbaker of Zanesville visits brief. Miss Lizzie Crosgrove returns to Pt. Pleasant school after a week. FS St Clair and wife and W B Culick and wife spend sabbath with Dr Chambers of Chandlersville. Dan Glass and daughter return home after death of his youngest child.
Lou Starr visits New Concord as Emma Herdman returns to Mackey Cambridge and James Herdman from Warsaw spend a few days. Ed Douglas of Petroleum Pa is here for a week. Ada Gault takes an extended southern trip. Jennie Rutherford of Petroleum W Va visits. Sadie Parkinson spent Sunday in Guernsey county. Samuel Harper and wife plan a ten day trip to New Haven Conn. Wm Noble and wife from Washington DH visit here and Bloomfield. Belle Comin goes to Pennsylvania to spend winter with sister Mrs Rev McVey. John Stormont’s residence fire last Saturday caused little damage. Prohibition rally attended in Cambridge. Thursday come home overflowing with enthusiasm.
Lore City residents busy harvesting corn while youth enjoyed a social at Geo Clarks. Two stores, a blacksmith shop, a mill, and a local school year upcoming with Professor Chalfant. Prohibitionists attended a Cambridge mass meeting. Rev Donaldson gave farewell communion services, Rev J K Grimes preached a satisfactory sermon and held quarterly communion. Presiding Elder to lead weekly conference Wednesday.
Received too late for last week David Gibson is home from the West. Simon Stiles and wife are visiting friends in Belmont county. Lena Carr is recovering from a severe attack of sore throat. Stiles and son, carpenters, of Washing ton, are working in this vicinity. Bill Bell has moved his family to the Richey property, formerly occupied by Geo Thomas. Our new merchant, J R Patterson, is doing a large business. NH Barber and J L Locke, of Cambridge spoke at the school house, Friday night, Oct 14. Messrs A P Barnes and H Leeper furnished excellent music for the occasion.
James Bell of near Liberty was surprised by about one hundred friends last Thursday as they gathered at his home. He had gone to the field, but returned to a 40 foot long table loaded with tempting food and gifts including a family Bible and a rocking chair.
The week’s docket shows multiple dismissals at plaintiff costs, settlements with costs, and judgments for plaintiffs including addresses such as Adams and Temple cases. The Grand Jury met five days, heard 200+ witnesses, returned 22 true bills covering larceny, incest, forgery, assault, liquor law violations, and other offenses, and found the jail in good condition with compliance noted.
A wartime era style ticket shows a full slate of state and county candidates including Governor Morris, Walter Mills for Lieutenant Governor, Thomas Evans Jr for Auditor, Richard Brown for Treasurer, Thomas D Crow for Attorney General, Gideon T Stewart for Supreme Court, Abraham Tenenout for Public Works, S W Wilkin and Robert Moore as state senators, and John Miller J M Cook J S Copeland Joseph D Tingle W M Logan H M Brown H UH Richey for county roles. An advertisement urges Dr Bull's Baby Syrup for colic and laxative Laxador for dyspepsia. Prices 25 cents.
An 1887 testimonial from M S HamMutn of Winston NC praising SSS blood purifier for treating hip disease and boosting health. Letter notes improved appetite digestion strength and color. Also mentions gas use in glass factory flattening department and a death in Gibson and a family move to Maineville.
Piled claims tout Dr William's Indian Pile Ointment as sole cure for blind bleeding or itch ing piles with immediate and permanent relief. Testimonials from Judge Coons of Maysville and Judge Coffinbury of Cleveland cited. Sold by druggists or mail order for one dollar per box through Williams Mfg Co Cleveland O.
The notice promotes Dr. Flagg's Family Ointment as a soothing healer for cuts burns sprains pimples freckles and skin eruptions. It claims rapid relief and beauty benefits for young ladies and promises availability from druggists or by mail for two cents. Cleveland Ohio date Sept 8 87.
The Grand Jury indicts Editor Hunt of St. Clairsville for assault and battery after a local caning dispute with Belmont County Auditor Barrett. On arraignment Hunt pleaded guilty and was fined $15.
Narratives from C H Morris and Jessie Middlewart describe recovery from lung disease after using Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption. Morris from Newark Arkansas says he was pronounced incurable but improved after third bottle and now oversees farm work. Middlewart of Decatur Ohio credits doctors giving up on him yet credits the discovery with full recovery. Free sample bottles offered at C L Wall Co Drug Store.
A Noble county young woman fell thirty five feet from a tree while gathering hickory nuts last week. Her bustle reportedly saved her, preventing serious injury. She is recovering with minor injuries and no lasting harm is expected.
Warning about lung ailments and breathing blockages urges quick action using Boschee's German Syrup sold by druggists for 75 cents a bottle. The ad promises the remedy works even when other methods fail and describes various respiratory conditions the product claims to treat.
If you want your clothes cleaned or repaired the cure and go to Kersey's on Mill Street opposite Court Square. tf.
Dr. Ira M. Lang, a prominent New physician, reports strong results with the Emulsion in treating pulmonary affections and scrofulous diseases. He notes its palatability and ease of administration, calling it very serviceable.
Mr. Shangert of the Freeport neighborhood reports producing 200 bushels of wheat on eight acres by using decayed straw as fertilizer.
A short verse traces Castoria from infancy through motherhood as a family remedy, highlighting enduring brand memory across generations. The rhyme notes a child’s cries and a mother’s reliance on Castoria for every stage of care.
In Cambridge Ohio an event at the Park Hotel offers free consultations on Monday October 31 and Tuesday November 1 1887. Details remain unclear due to fragmented text. The notice references burners and agxt but lacks clear context or organizer names.
A local promotion urges shoppers to choose Easy Shoes for savings. The ad emphasizes low prices and value, aiming to attract cost conscious customers with clear messaging about discounts.
An 19th century classified style ad touts a salve claimed to heal cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by C L Wall & Co. Feb 18 ly.
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