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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1889
Page
2
The article notes Egypt's cotton crop will likely be only about three fourths of the recent yearly production. It also reports a $1000 reward announced by the Postoffice Department for the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in mail robberies on western roads.
Private Dalzell was rejected from the G A R top post with General Alger of Michigan chosen unopposed. The public note laments Dalzell remains a private citizen and his aspiration fades.
Guernsey County earned a place on the Democratic State ticket at Dayton as Hon. W. E. Boden of the area won the nomination for State Treasurer. After a spirited start and shifting support from several contestants, Boden led from the outset and secured the nomination on the first ballot with others withdrawing and a final motion for acclamation amid strong enthusiasm.
A Chicago area invention by an Illinois woman promises to ease kitchen chores and please housemaids. The piece recalls a 20th century forecast predicting automatic cooking aids and electric controls in the home, from bed head buttons to pneumatic supply trains and crank operated tables.
An exchange notes many foreign missions remain vacant including Russia China Corea Bolivia Persia Siam and Liberia with salaries from 3000 to 17500 annually. Of 38 Consulate-Generals only 15 changes made and only one fourth of 158 second class posts filled by Republicans. Third class has 2 of 24 filled with 1000 dollars plus fees. Smallest class unchanged at 85 posts paying a few hundred dollars to residents in country.
The piece argues fault lies with Canadian interests shaping Behring sea tensions and asserts war is unlikely. It notes Russia favors fishing oversight, England resists conflict, and the U S may claim broader authority if Behring is treated as inland. Congress and U S police regulation are expected to address it.
The piece critiques Louisiana Voodoo rituals described by New Orleans papers. It cites a Sunday festival on Lake Pontchartrain led by a black Voodoo magician and notes mixed white and Black participants seeking cures. The writer warns against superstitions and calls for church mission work.
Wm Stranathan visited Belle Valley last week while others such as Dr A H Trueman, Miss Ella Rounds, and John E Cosgrave made trips to nearby towns. The community reports widespread illness typhoid and whooping cough with several deaths and a burglary thwarted by owners.
A roundup of visits and movements includes Eric Cowgill in Senecaville, PS Lowry teaching in Fayette County, Henry Miller’s insurance chat, John Stiers returning from Oregon, and Miss Sybilla Nieman's Columbus winter. Post office moves, school openings, bridge sale, and a ME missionary concert are also noted along with local weather and road improvements.
Miss Carrie Cannan of Brady visited friends here last week. Levi Boyer remains critically ill after a stroke. Master Hugh McWhorter left for Philadelphia after months with relatives. Charles S Moore died in a fatal accident. MEF church ladies plan a lawn fete Wednesday to raise funds for repairs. Mrs Wm McDonald died of typhoid fever at New Concord leaving husband and two children. DF Stanley escaped serious injury when his wagon overturned after a team ran away near the planing mill.
A social update from Sugar Tree notes a surprise party at Isaac Lanning's with strong attendance. Nearby, Miss Sadie Hurst returns from Pittsburgh and Geo Bumgardner and wife visit Winchester. Henry McCleary's ill son improves, while K Crambler won a coal contract for the McCleary school at seven dollars ninety five per hundred. Cambridge baseball club did not show up and is deemed beat.
Weather and crop notes report dry spells with no rain in four weeks and forecasts of a large wheat sowing. Local buyers, sales and property changes appear as Vance, Beard, Mathews, Jones and Shatler move goods, while townspeople discuss pensions, convalescence, illness, and plans to Iowa. A primary convention for land appraiser delegates is set for Saturday at Kimbolton school hall. A theft at the U P church prompts a clue and demand for return of stolen whips.
Local advertisement claims deafness stems from inflamed Eustachian tube linings and catarrh. It promises to cure nine of ten cases and offers one hundred dollars for any case not cured, urging readers to send for free circulars from F. J. Cueney & Co., Toledo, Ohio. Druggists sell it for 75 cents.
The Forum reports a permanent year by year readership increase since its start. Beginning the 8th volume, subscribers are 50 percent higher than at the start of the 6th volume. Leading article by Thomas Hughes appeals to American sympathy for England over Ireland, with critique of Gladstone. Other pieces discuss civil service reform, wealth distribution, social reform, immortality, and pity. Forum Publishing Co., 253 Fifth Ave, New York, 50 cents a copy, $5 a year.
Statements from C H Morris of Newark Arkansas and Jesse Middlewart of Decatur Ohio praise Dr King s New Discovery for lung ailments They credit recovery from near incurable conditions and call it best medicine with free sample bottles at D M Hawthorne s drug store Cambridge Ohio
Geo Shaw sold the mail route to Mr Thompson. Howard Stewart was seriously hurt after a colt kicked him in the eye last Sunday. Mr and Mrs A J Faylor hosted by Lizzie McMullen. Indiana’s Joel Eaton came for his mother Mrs H Cullen’s illness. Elmer Hutghison to teach North field school. Alvin Barton in Hopewell district. Heat did not stop a local baseball game. Mrs Robert Moffet paralyzed and critical. Marriage licenses issued to multiple couples including Knowles Braniger and Bennett Boothe.
Statements from Arkadelphia hotel proprietor Thos. Lee and Ruston merchant Bb F Whatley extol Swift's Specific as a superior tonic for ladies and children. Testimonials claim cures for contagious blood poison and blood diseases after other remedies failed, with long selling history and wide endorsements.
Advertisement lists round trip rail fares to various stations and a lake steamer trip from Cleveland to Detroit aboard the City of Cleveland arriving September 24. Tickets available on trains where no agents exist, with further details in the September Magazine of American History by Robert Stiles.
Five years of persistent cough night sweats and illness in Ricard Kentucky resident Anya A Lewis were reportedly relieved after two bottles of Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral. The testimonial claims complete cure by physicians’ advice.
Elaborate plans mark the Baltimore Exposition with a monster parade 20 floats and 50 000 men on opening day. The program includes a Slam Battle Grand Concert 30 bands and a Pot Office dedication by the President and Cabinet on September 12. Dockside bombardment event planned for September 13 features men of war and oyster navy. Races at Pimlico Track and low excursion fares announced by railroads for trains September 7 to 10 with return by September 1.
The B and O Railway lists excursion tickets from Cambridge to Wheeling at 2.35 dollars round trip with ground admission, and to Columbus at 2.55 dollars round trip with return through September 14. Special Cambridge departures on Sept 1, 2, 4, and 5, plus an annual Harvest Excursion to the West and Valley of Virginia with one fare round trip, valid up to 30 days.
The notice lists round trip fares for travel to the Ohio State Fair in Columbus September 2 to 5 and to Caldwell fair on September 10 12 and 18. It also covers Newcomerstown fair September 16 17 18 19 and 20 and Marietta fair September 18 19 20 with round trip pricing. Harvest Excursion to the West runs September 24 and October 8 with a single round trip fare.
On September 10 and 24 and October 8 1889 the Pennsylvania Lines West of Pittsburgh will sell excursion tickets at one fare for the round trip to principal points in the Northwest West Southwest and South, valid thirty days from sale. For full information apply to the nearest passenger or ticket agent of the Pennsylvania Lines.
An 19th century advertises a multipurpose salve claimed to heal cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or a refund and is priced at 25 cents per box. Sold by D. M. Hawthorne with dates December 6 and 8.
On August 28, 1889, Mr and Mrs N Hasler welcomed a daughter at their home in this place, the newborn blessing noted in local notices.
On August 1st 1889 Rev J Campbell united J H W Chance and Miss Elizabeth Stubbs of Liberty township in a marriage ceremony in this county.
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