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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1887
Page
2
Bradstreets reports nationwide business improves while Mexico earthquake shocks builders. Chinese navy expansion noted with unclear purpose. Texas rainfall floods parts of the state with property losses. Diphtheria rages in the region with multiple deaths feared epidemic. Oil strikes near Findlay fail to lift business mood and citizen outlook grows somber.
The Illinois Club of Chicago displays a 15 by 6 foot table cut from a California redwood, touted as the largest single plank table. Separately, New York speculators face rising coffee prices as they attempt to corner the market amid fluctuating demand.
The Civil Service Gazette reports that 338 of 377 Interior Department officials have resigned to make way for Democrats since Mr. Cleveland took office. The piece notes a wave of partisan departures among officials.
The article notes chinch bugs advancing through Illinois with farmers unable to halt their spread and predicts a difficult season ahead as the pest continues its march.
The speaker notes Ben Butler advocates cutting the treasury surplus through a universal pension law that would extend to Confederate soldiers, reflecting his strong interest in appropriations.
In Tennessee the push for a prohibition constitutional amendment stirs strong debate with vigorous speeches on both sides. The era of agitation grows as proponents and opponents argue the path toward prohibition triumph.
Frank C. McNeely, a trusted clerk at Saco Savings Bank, disappeared with $250,000. He left town for Canada, prompting a bank and law enforcement inquiry into the sudden departure and missing funds.
A large crowd gathered in Frankfort last Tuesday for the inauguration of General Simon Buckner as Governor of Kentucky. The ceremony drew widespread acclaim and is described as one of the grandest events in the blue grass commonwealth as Buckner assumes office.
Reports from the South claim crops are fair this year and corn yields will be unprecedented. The forecast suggests the 1886 harvest may be surpassed by over 50 million bushels and the 1885 total by 70 million. Signs point to renewed southern prosperity.
The Grangers organization once prominent in politics in Pennsylvania remains active and healthy. After a prolonged political fever they recovered and are now aiding each other toward happiness and wealth, pursuing beneficial procedures and mutual support.
The Weather prophet Wiggins reappears predicting a violent storm starting September 19th. He claims it will cover half of North America and destroy everything smashable. He even speculates on whether current political rings will be affected.
Reported outbreak near Colorado shows Indians were on a scouting expedition when attacked by cowboys. They are now on reservation and refuse to fight. The cowboy allegedly misled by outsiders may deserve a reprimand.
Robert Lincoln says in an interview he would not accept the Republican nomination for Vice President and does not desire the Presidency. He calls the office a gilded prison and warns that its cares and weariness outweigh its honor. He notes public life is generally wearying.
Harvest season ends as rural Kansans devise ways to pass the long evenings. A hugging society now operates with rates for different groups including girls under 16 at 20 cents per two minutes and widows up to 2 dollars, while ministers go free.
A large Republican county convention met in Hammonds Opera Hall, with W M Farrar named temporary chairman. Delegates from Cambridge, Knox, Liberty, Madison, Monroe, Oxford and others elected officers, committees, and delegates while Prof J H Sarchet entertained with a Civil Service President song boosting the mood.
In a tense gathering led by M R Patterson and T M Johnson, Taylor wins the first ballot for Representative amid heated exchanges. The convention airs nominations for Clerk of Court, Prosecuting Attorney, Coroner, and County Commissioner, with multiple ballots and unanimous nominations emerging as roll calls continue into the evening.
The passage touts Dr Bull's Baby Syrup as universally acceptable to infants with a 25 cent bottle price. It notes inactivity causes dyspepsia and prescribes remedies including judicious exercise and Laxador, also priced at 25 cents.
C. A. Richardson of Madison Dakota has been elected to serve as Superintendent of Barnesville schools, marking a leadership change in the district.
In Paris Texas excitement surrounds the recovery of J K Corley once bedridden and near death from consumption. A trial bottle of Dr King’s New Discovery brought relief, followed by a full bottle and Life Pills. After two boxes of pills and two bottles of the Discovery he gained thirty six pounds and returned to health. Free trial bottles at C L Wall Co. Large bottles priced at $1.
A Union Point Georgia man describes twelve years of articular and sciatic rheumatism reversed after using Swift's Specific. He credits rapid relief after two bottles and full recovery after about two dozen, urging others to try the remedy and requesting a free treatise by mail.
Dr Burner offers treatments for deafness roaring noises and discharging ears and eye diseases using updated methods. His next Cambridge visit occurs Monday and Tuesday October 38rd and 4th 87 at the Park Hotel with free consultations.
relatives of the late Edward and Catharine Carpenter gathered at the old house road in Londonderry for a reunion. W A Carter Esty hosted with twenty five attendees including siblings spouses and children. a note on dispersed locations Missouri Kansas Pennsylvania Nevada and Antrim church yard. The day featured music devotion and a bountiful dinner with thanks to the hosts as they face time and separation while hoping for a future reunion.
The ad extols Green's August Flower as a remedy for dyspepsia and poor digestion, blaming greasy and irregular meals for stomach woes and promising health and happiness with a bottle priced seventy-five cents. It urges readers to ask their druggist for the product.
Harry McCracken returns from Buffalo New York. Alexander Milligan enjoys a rural stay in Monroe County. Mrs Geo Wyrick of Indianola Nebraska visits sister Mrs Edward Willis. Rev LN White of Fairview to preach at the ME church next Sunday at Four thirty PM. Thomas McKahan returned from the Baptist Association held at Beaver Church Noble County. Frank Hays and bride Ida Daugherty of Birmingham visit John Thomas family Sunday evening.
A Columbus resident testifies to healing by Radical Remedy from Robinett Medicine Co. after rheumatism and kidney trouble. Letter from H Grafentine at 999 N High St says the patient is now well and urges others to try it. Product sold at D M Hawthorne's drug store in Cambridge Ohio.
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