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Newspaper

Cambridge Herald

Location

Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1890

Page

2

Post Office Entry Made At Cambridge Ohio

Notice states the item was entered at the Cambridge Ohio post office as second class mail matter.

Cambridge

Blaine Draws Immense Audience in Canton Ohio Speech

The 1890 political scene shows the Senate staying Republican for years, while Democrats lack full control. Hon. James G Blaine spoke in Canton on Saturday to a large crowd proving his continued magnetism. Reemelin, facing deposition in Cincinnati B P I, seeks injunction against mayoral appointments claiming the law unconstitutional.

James G._ Blaine Canton Ohio Maine Statesman Reemelin Cincinnati B.P. I

Wallace Withdraws in 18th District Nomination

J. H. Wallace the regular Democratic nominee for Congress in the Eighteenth District has withdrawn and N. H. McFadden of the Steubenville Gazette has been selected by the committee to fill the vacancy on the ticket.

J. H. Wallace N. H. McFadden The Steubenvill Gazette

Storm King shifts eastward as Jersey coast bears storm damage

A powerful late week storm battered the Jersey and New England coast causing significant property damage, with ships and coastal regions hardest hit. Observers liken the storm to a moving force shifting from the western plains toward the Alleghenies.

Jersey New England Western Plain Alleghenies

New Jersey Law Targeting Common Scolds Draws Trials

The piece notes a New Jersey statute punishing so called common scolds mainly aimed at women who lash neighbors with words. It reports that accused women often fight the charges in court, as being labeled a scold or old maid provokes strong, hostile reactions.

New Jersey Jersey

Famine in Ireland Draws Generous American Sympathy

The article notes suffering in Ireland from potato crop failure with many starving or subsisting on diseased tubers. It emphasizes the Irish misfortune during recent years and expresses that the free born American people feel tender, generous emotion toward relief efforts.

Ireland Emerald Isle

McKinley Faces Strong Campaign in Redistricted District

In McKinley’s district the campaign is vigorous with rapid succession of stump speeches and large, enthusiastic audiences. The article notes McKinley’s strong fight but predicts a large opposing majority, estimated at two to three thousand since redistricting.

McKinley

Political campaigns and the old saying about bias

The author argues campaigns have long been partisan and personal. He cites John Adams, noting bitterness in past eras and urging individuals to guard their tongues and resist intense partisan declarations. He concludes that in politics, as in love or war, everything is fair.

John Adams

Governor Hill Seen as Likely Democratic Leader

The passage argues Governor Hill of New York is the rising Democratic figure, with President Cleveland still having supporters. It notes Cleveland’s sincere administration and modest disposition, but indicates a shift of sentiment toward Hill and doubts about fielding the 1884 national ticket.

Hill New York Cleveland

Temperance debate shifts to opium and cocaine concern

The piece notes temperance forces focus on liquor but warns opium and cocaine, harder to detect, are rising as stimulants. It highlights increasing opium use among women in cities across classes and urges a crusade against opium and cocaine.

Ohio Governor backs reform in Cincinnati Board issue

The Legislature adjourned after passing a bill to place Cincinnati Board of Public Improvement appointment in the Mayor's hands and to elect the board by voters in April. Governor Campbell proposed the approach amid opposition, earning Cincinnati lawmakers' displeasure but broad Ohio public approval for opposing perceived dishonesty in official stations.

Cincinnati Board of Public Improvement Campbell Cincinnati Ohio

Changing Role of Women and Independence Rise

A historical note observes a shift from marriage and home duties to woman seeking self support across professions and trades. It argues that worthy character, not mere appearance, earns recognition and that society is opening doors for working women in stores and offices alike.

Campaign Close Sets Tone for Tariff and Local Control

The piece notes a nearing election with low enthusiasm. It highlights tariff focus, calls for liberal revision and home rule, and tax cuts as shared goals. It urges voters to be independent and choose the best public servants rather than follow party lines.

Congress

Halstead Sells Gazette Interest to General Algers

Rumor says Murat Halstead sold his stake in the Cincinnati Commercial Gazette to General Algers of Michigan with ex Governor Foraker to oversee the political department. Many believe the Wolverine State figure aims for the Presidency, using the paper to advance his bid. The Gazette has recently improved and now ranks among the nation’s best daily papers.

Murat Halstead Cincinnati Commercial Gazette General Algers Michigan Foraker Wolverine Commercial Gazette

Nominees Named for Grand Lodge Ohio Elections

The article lists candidates for Grand Master and Deputy Grand Master across Ohio lodges, with many from Columbus, Sandusky, Covington, and others. It also covers Grand Encampment nominations including Grand Patriarch Adam Frank and Grand High Priest E B Comly, plus multiple wardens, scribe and treasurer posts spanning Findlay, Cincinnati, Ravenna, and Youngstown.

Grand Lodge of Ohio W. W. Bowen Sandusky A. C. Cable Covington C. L. Wieman Columbus John Broderick Marysville C. DeRuiter Cincinnati B. S. Dryfus Zanesville J. C. L. Pugh James Arnold Dayton William Beideman Chillicothe I. B Brookins Wellston James Brooks Canton M. S. Clapp Warren J. G. Finley Delaware John E. Fippin H. C. Glenn van Wert C G. Jacobs Youngstown J. B. Sheridan McConnelsville E. B. Bliss William Chidsey Henry T. Hite Galion J. L. McKinney Piqua W. C Adam Frank Germantown Henry M. Innis E. B. Comly Logan Richard Hingson William H. Bebee Ravenna A. Guthrie Addison James L. Lowry William A. Rittwiger Oxford F. H. Turner James Anderton J. H. Hart L. A. Baldwin Findlay Franklin Ellis Troy

Local Notes and Labor Report from Noble County

Born to Elmer Parry and wife a daughter Noah Secrest leaves farming to become a citizen. Seneca Limestone Co changes hands again. Miss Sadie Laughlin visiting Robert McCune. Fathers Thomas and George Shaw deceased. their effects sold. Over fifty hired on C W and N Y R R for bridges and iron work. G W Yarnell harvested over three thousand railroad ties in Noble in three weeks. Sweeney and Sheer finished Greenwood bridge approach aiding Southern travel. Mrs Talbott visiting John Amstott. Amos and W Wells hosted town gathering dissecting the McKinley bill. Bion Keller of Cambridge seen on streets. postal car duties noted. Great crowds heard promised music but weather hindered. G W Moorehead considering move back to childhood paradise. Quizzing boys joke George moved to Washington for the fair. Lost or stolen item noted with reward for information about the stimbzer of the HERALD. The writer promises further local happenings.

Elmer Parry Noah Secrest Seneca Limestone Company Sadie Laughlin Sarahsville Robert McCune Mr. Thomas George Shaw G. W. Yarnell Noble County C. M. Sweeney Joseph Sheer Greenwood McKinley Bion Keller Cambridge Bion Avoir Dupois B& O G. W. Moorehead Washington George Stimbzer The Herald

North Salem News Bits and Local Ventures

Local prices list eggs at 13 cents, butter 12 4, potatoes 75 and corn 50. Two week school vacation to start Monday. J L Patterson returns with evaporator and cane mill. Garret Mathews ill with paralysis symptoms. Social enjoyed at J L Patterson’s last Tuesday. Mrs A Parker of Cambridge visiting Speers family. James Randall and K McKim of Cambridge visited Sabbath. M V McKim bought horse Sleepy George from G P McKee for 865 dollars. H E Forney and E E McKim building stone abutments on Ferbrache farm near Center. James P Carnes sold day mare to J C Bendure at Uhrichsville for 865. Guernsey Oil and Gas to sink new well on Widow Smith farm. derrick erected. Replevin case Huston vs Larrison set for Oct 31 before J L Patterson. P D B McCullough moved to farm near Love City. R Moss moved to vacated McCullough farm. C Cramblett and D Porter back from Washington county Pa after summer work. In Luccock vs Wesley Fuller judgment. nothing left to levy. A Aikin’s team ran away near S G Montgomery’s but no major damage. Pension of William Thornton granted at 4 dollars monthly from 1865 to Sept 1 1890. from then 12 dollars monthly totaling 1200 dollars.

J. L. Patterson Garret Mathews A. ©. Parker Cambridge Speers James Randall Guernsey Oil & Gas Company Widow Smith Huston Columbus Larrison P. D. B. McCullough Love City R. Moss McCullough Charles Cramblett David Porter Washington County S. W. Luccock Wesley Fuller Aikin G. Montgomery North Salem William Thornton

Lutheran Synod Programme for Tuscarawas Conference

The Tuscarawas Conference of the East Ohio Synod plans a November meeting at Pt. Pleasant with sermons and devotional services led by Rev. J Harpster, Rev. A RK Smith, Rev LS Jones, Rev W Gilbreth, and others. The schedule includes 8:30 am devotions, church growth discussions, Sabbath school, missionary talks, and an installation service for Rev AJ Houk.

Lutheran Synod Tuscarawas Conference East Ohio Synod Evangelical Lutheran Church Pt. Pleasant Newcomerstown JW Brrlenbach Canal Dover A RK Smith Bolivar Low LS Jones Senora Ohio Luther Alliance Mil Exline Fair View W Gilbreth Zanesville J W Simpson New Philadelphia J. Summers Bolivar Father Keil Booker Gilbreth AJ Houk J I Marpster

Remarkable Russian Philanthropy Promotes Dr Bull’s Syrup

A handsome woman leads a philanthropy in Russia to aid the poor with Dr Bull's Cough Syrup. The ad touts Salvation Oil for chronic neuralgia gout and rheumatism as the greatest pain destroyer of the age, priced at 25 cents.

Russia

Local notes from Winchester and vicinity

Winchester Corn is moulding in the shock. Miss Dade Stone of Claysville visits W F Moore. Stock hogs plentiful but demand weak and prices low. P M Adair builds a large barn. R I Shultz handles expressage for Campbell Carlisle of Cambridge. John Ford and family visit in Jefferson township. Delano Dean will carry mail to Londonderry this winter. Miss Eliza Anderson of Cambridge visits Geo Anderson and friends in Birmingham. Miss Jennie Anderson returns from Cambridge and Nebraska. Wheat growth rapid. prospects for a large crop next year. James McKim trades property to Charles Worthing. Worthing rents to Rev. W A Rutledge. Miss Ida Bonnell returns from Nebraska and Illinois. Rain halted Barber and Locke speeches. Urges forming a Farmer's Alliance in the vicinity.

Geo Anderson Birmingham Jennie Anderson Cambridge James McKim North Salem Charles Worthing Worthing W. A. Rutledge Ida Bonnell Callie Garwood Nebraska Ilinois Barber Locke Allance

Remarkable New Bible Lands Book by Rev Talmage

A prominent review praises Rev Talmage's Life of Christ and Palestine and its People as a landmark work with vivid descriptions and numerous photographs. It highlights the book’s fresh perspective on biblical history, its illustrations, and its value for understanding Bible accounts through visual context. The notice notes strong demand and exclusive territory sales, with agency announcements elsewhere.

T. DeWitt Talmage Christ Palestine Atlantic Mediterranean Lake Galilee Bethel Jacob Elab David Goliath Ajalon Joshua Esdralon Jerico Jerusalem Cana Calgary Jordan Holy Land Bible Lands

Local Notes From Claysville And Nearby Areas

Claysville community reports poor road conditions and local visits. Residents James J. Neland and Rev. John Fulton travel for business and relatives, with social gatherings at H. Millers and a birthday celebration for Elmer E. Miller and Miramn I. Miller. News mentions mail mishap, moves to Cambridge, and family visits from Indiana and Colorado interests.

Electric Bitters praised as universal remedy

Advert says Electric Bitters cure liver and kidney diseases and purify blood. It claims to remove pimples boils salt rheum and malarial fevers and to relieve headache constipation and indigestion. Guarantee of satisfaction or money back and priced 50 cents to 1 dollar at Hawthorne's drug store.

D. M. Hawthorne

Vacation and Moves Across Town in Local Notices

Vacation in the schools this week. Miss Ella Yeo spent Sabbath with her parents. Joni Wallace is attending Court serving on the Petit Jury. Mrs 8. W. Luccock visited Joshocton last week. Miss Cora Ray returned from Pennsylvania. Samuel Tyson moved with family to Zanesville this week. Frank Hall is improving after injuries. Mrs. Fyce and daughter Mrs. Eberly visiting friends. Harry Peoples of Toledo home briefly. James Dawson moved to Bell farm near Miller's Station. Milton Gibson moved to Zanesville with family. Dr. Bainter and son from Plainfield seeking a location. Charles Smith transferred property to M. B. church trustees. Mr. Bartilson fell breaking a fence rail and is confined to the house. John A. Trimble died suddenly in Utah. H. W. went to bring his sister home.

Ella Yeo Joni Wallace W. Luccock Joshocton Cora Ray Pennsylvania Samuel Tyson Zanesville Frank Hall Fyce Eberly Harry Peoples Toledo J. B. Peoples James Dawson Bell Farm Miller’s Station Milton Gibson Dr. Bainter Plainfield Charles Smith Hhis M. B. Church Bartilson John A. Trimble Dr. Boyd S. W. Lubccock Utah H. W

California King of Consumption Elixir Assures Quick Relief

An advertisement urges readers to buy Santa Abie the California King of Consumption from their druggist. It promises cures for Asthma Bronchitis Coughs and Croup and claims quick relief from the Catarrhal virus. Available in 50c and 100s bottles with mail options.

Local Market Notes and Visits in Nearby Towns

Butter 12ets eggs lects mentioned. Prosecutor Mackey was in town last week. Jr. McBride spent several days in West Virginia. Thomas Fuller of Cadiz Ohio visited last Thursday. S M Harper of Butler Station visited in town last week. School began Monday at Grape Vine with Mr Beard of Brady as teacher.

Mackey Jr. McBride West Virginia Thomas Fuller Cadiz Ohio M. Harper Butler Station Grape Vine Mr. Beard Brady

Death of famed clown Sam Rhinehart in Columbus

Samuel Rhinehart, a renowned American clown and acrobat, died in Columbus last week of apoplexy at about age 60. He performed with leading tent shows for nearly four decades, was a noted leaper with a gold New York medal, and part of the Rhinehart family now touring the West. His last tour was George Richard's circus in 1889 and he had been idle since.

Samuel Rhinehart Columbus Sam Rhinehart Rhinehart West United States John Robinson New York George Richard

Christian church ad debut in Mt Pleasant paper

The Mt Pleasant Iowa News runs a four inch double column ad for the Christian church. An editorial notes a three month contract with the pastor to announce Sunday topics and other meetings. The pastor says advertising aids merchants and draws sinners to hear the gospel.

Mt. Pleasant Iowa Christian Church

Widow’s name prefix explained as venue in July note

The Atlanta Constitution explains that Varina Davis signs as V Jefferson Davis with V meaning venue the French for widow. In Louisiana and the South widows place that letter before their deceased husbands’ names, so W Jefferson Davis denotes widow of Jefferson Davis.

Jefferson Davis Jefferson Varina Louisiana South W. Jefferson Davis Atlanta Constitution

Reappearance of la grippe in Europe warns Americans

The article notes Europe’s grippe resurgence and urges American readiness. It mentions Catarrh as a forerunner and promotes Old Saul's Catarrh Cure as a cure. It also touts Dr. Bull's Baby Syrup as safe for teething babies and states a price of 2 de.

Europe

Remarkable Bristol Township Sister Reunion In Morgan County

A Bristol township gathering brought together six sisters Martha Applegate 88 Mary Ray 86 Sarah Fry 84 Margaret Stay 62 and Jane Eggleston 78. Their combined ages total 418 years and their mother lived to 90. The sisters were photographed as a group.

Bristol Township Morgan County Martha Applegate Mary Ray Sarah Fry Margaret Stay Jane Eggleston

Ayer’s Pills Praised for Gentle Safe Use

A family medicine claim extols Ayer’s Pills as suited to all ages and easy to take due to sugar coating. They are described as searching and thorough in effect yet mild, with no injurious results noted.

Ayer

The Cincinnati Weekly Enquirer Free Press Advocate Sample

A promotional notice extols the Cincinnati Weekly Enquirer as free from political bias and monopoly influence. It claims the paper offers honest, thorough, reliable data and should be in every household. sample copies are available from Cincinnati, Ohio.

United States Cincinnati Weekly Enquirer

An Old Sore Healed

A Mt. Vernon Ohio resident details a two year leg sore pain that grew worse until a friend’s advice led to using 8.8.8. He reports complete healing in weeks with no scar, and notes a free treatise on blood and skin diseases by The Swift Specific Co. Atlanta Ga. May 10 1890.

Citas. A. Sumner Mt. Vernon Ohio

Early U.S. Railroads Opening Milestones Chronology

The Baltimore and Ohio began in 1828 the Mohawk and Hudson in 1830 the New York and Erie in 1836 the New York New Haven and Hartford opened in 1839 the Pennsylvania completed in 1854 the Central of New Jersey reached Jersey City in 1864 and the New York Central and Hudson River formed in 1869 Columbus Press.

Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Mohawk & Hudson New York & Inne New York, New Haven & Hartford Pennsylvania Central of New Jersey Jersey City New York Central Hudson River Columbus Press

New Discovery for Consumption Praised by Patients

Mr H Morris of Newark Arkansas says a lung abscess and incurable consumption were cured after using Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption and completing three bottles. Jesse Middleton of Decatur Ohio credits the medicine with saving his life after doctors gave up. Sample bottles offered at D M Hawthorne s drug store. East reports show strong demand for Ohio wools and easy sale of offerings.

H. Morris Newark Ark Dr. King Jesse Middleton Decatur Ohio D. M. Hawthorne

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