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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1885
Page
3
Local notices highlight Thalheimer's hats and dress shirts while advertising dress goods and fall hats. Community updates include postmaster appointments, new coaches on the C. M. Road, farm sales, school openings, and a county fair outlook with weather and rainfall notes.
Last Thursday in Senecaville saw the secret society bonds collapse as a philanthropic Odd Fellows lodge was established with Grand Master Field presiding. A three mile parade, dedication rites, and visitors from Cambridge Cumberland Caldwell Quaker City marked a grand day amid sunshine and civic pride.
Miners at B and O mines in the neighborhood walked out Monday after demanding a fifty cent raise. Operators did not concede. A miners meeting held Tuesday but conclusions were not available at press time.
The C and M mines increased mining price to 50 cents, while B and M mines have not acted yet. Nearby banks are all operating.
While Samuel Paisley and his three children were en route to Sabbath school in Spencer township, their horses became frightened and bolted. The buggy was upset and the occupants were thrown to the ground with injuries varying in severity.
Commissioners granted view on Andrew Gibbs state road alteration from Kimbolton to Newcomerstown and appointed S C Barr. another commissioner to be named by Tuscarawas county. They set Gibbs Wednesday Oct 7 for meeting. Sheep claims approved for Wm Ford Jas Wishard Crawford Hope Wm Wilson and Wm L Barthalow.
Our cane mills are busy and the pear crop is the largest yet. Many local residents attend state and Wheeling fairs. Miss Minnie Frame and Sue Robinson visit Wheeling. Rev. Edwards plans his last sermon for the conference year. Frame Bros. hardware is broken into. four revolvers and knives stolen. a $15 reward offered. Atty General Lawrence visited. saloons to close under law. Washington market reports wheat and other produce prices.
Advertisement asserts Tar and Wild Cherry form the basis of Dr. Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup described as among the best remedies now on the market. It lists ingredients as highly effective, notes price at 50 cents and 1.00, offers samples free, and credits J. M. McGill as seller.
A local notices page notes the marriage of Henry Hannum to Ida Unklebee on August 5. The item sits among brief society updates and upcoming events in town.
Our schools commenced today with modest attendance. Prof. R. K. Porter teaches a large elocution class. W. R. Harper from Chicago visited over Sabbath. New society halls are finished and praised as grand improvements. Leonard Frost club and a Prohibition glee club formed. S. H. Maharry will head Garner Iowa public schools for the coming year. By taking Ayer s Sarsaparilla, patients avoid surgery for malignant sores and scrofulous swellings, purging corruptions in the blood.
Dr Tomson on professional tour and Nathan Webster returning from the west. Public schools resume on the 28th with S J Finley as Superintendent. Kilmer Eagan and Miss Mary Lay visiting Somerton. R H Rose on extended visit to Columbus. J N No 2 preached at the depot Sunday. Robt Boyd visiting Noble county for business and pleasure. I O C Lodge attended Senecaville Odd Fellows hall dedication. Palace rink opens Saturday with Masters Brown and Stroup of Bellaire. M W Von Scio teaching in Marshville schools. Window glass works resume with a boom signaling strong season. Cheney s Stomach and Liver Regulator praised for mild relief of constipation. Sold by J M McGill.
F Hoffman of Circleville Ohio contributes a testimonial claiming the dumb ague was cured after using one bottle of Mishlen's Herb Bitters. The phrase Thick as leaves in Vallambrosa appears in relation to these testimonials, suggesting their abundance.
The Graphic of Cincinnati marks its first anniversary this week with a special September 12 issue. It becomes a holiday paper in appearance and content, featuring ten illustrated pages, a colored plate, eight pages of reading, and a colored cover priced at ten cents. Subjects include Simplicity, The Fight of the Spanish Maids, The Queen of the Masque Beatrice, The Happy Mother, Beauty in the Hammock, and more. The novel The Master of the Mine by Robert Buchanan will begin in this issue from O. O. Hall & Co.
Pt Pleasant reports a large corn crop in the vicinity. H C Robins returns from Missouri. Chas Taylor and Naomi attend the state fair. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs J F Deeren. Farmers prepare ground for sowing wheat. D R Taylor to start school Sept 14 at Blue Bell. Rev Peregoy to preach farewell sermon next Sunday. J W Salliday and Johnson Adair return from Iowa. Rev Hyman preaches at Lutheran church. Mrs M L Spaid and Willie go to Baltimore to visit Nan Robins. A C Flanagan adds a dwelling. Geo R Spaid carpenter. Samuel Jackson and W Dyson near completion of I Secrest’s Hartford building.
A timely purchase of Dr Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup promises relief from coughs colds croup and bronchial issues for mothers wives and sisters. Claims to relieve children of croup in one night and save money on doctor bills. Price 50 cents to 1.00 samples free sold by John M.
Frank Spence is at Senecaville. A child of Jas McKahan died Sunday. Sam Thomas was at Zanesville on business Friday. W H Stiles and W D McConnell attended the fair at St Clairsville last week. Rev Edwards will preach the sermon for the conference year at the M E church next Sabbath at 10 30 a m probationers will be received into full membership. John Thomas with his family attended the funeral of Mrs Engle at Birmingham last Friday and the funeral of David Daugherty s child at Antrim on Sabbath
Advertises a skin remedy promising cures for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with guaranteed satisfaction or money back. Box price 25 cents. Sold by C L Wall & Co. February 5 notice.
The marriage was performed at the bride’s parents residence, A. W. Griffith and Miss Mary E. Brown the couple wed with Rev. W. H. McFarland officiating.
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