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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1890
Page
2
The piece notes Republican victories across Maine with Burleigh elected Governor by about 6000 votes and Speaker Reed winning his district by 3000, amid broader U S political talk of expansion for market outlets and plans for a Grant monument in New York facing civic debate.
A coalition of leading national firms has agreed to halt operations in federated factories during strikes. Workers would stay idle until they decide to return, with no effort to bargain or settle disputes.
The piece warns that if Democrats are not careful in Ohio the Republicans could win an even split of the congressional delegation. It notes Republicans are solid in all districts while some Democratic districts face pressures and divisions weaken the party.
The speaker warns farmers to learn from past events and scrutinize leaders and advisers. He notes their numerical strength already makes an impression and advises patience to achieve success without rushing to conclusions.
New York debate centers on placing canals under national government while railroads push for abandonment. Proponents argue improved canals could allow steamers and trigger a revolution in shipping, as current water routes move too slowly for most travelers and freight uses remain limited to cheap destinations.
Representative Kennedy of this State created a great sensation in Congress last week with a speech on the Election bill. He upbraided the Senate for opposing the measure and attacked Quay in strong terms, suggesting he is a very bad man who should be relegated to the rear. Republicans seek to block publication in the Record amid widespread comment.
A writer notes there is no denying the death of the Indian population in South Dakota. Visitors report consumption, lung diseases, and general demoralization among the people, worsened by severe winters and efforts to change their way of living, foreseeing the possible disappearance of Indians as a race.
The Sherman resolution in Congress proposing reciprocity with the United States stirs sensational reaction in Canada where the Dominion government opposes it and suppresses pro reciprocity sentiment. Interest centers on St. Lawrence watchful cross border moves and Blaine's idea seems to have struck a favorable chord.
A sweeping snapshot shows Republican dissension in Congress sparking personal clashes amid lawmaking. Ohio releases many murderers from prison as Powderly faces denouncement by the Knights of Labor. Vermont's Republican edge narrows, while other crises crowd the national scene from strikes to floods and train wrecks.
Hon. Charles H. Grosvenor argues that Democratic redistricting for Congress is unconstitutional because Hamilton county districts allegedly disenfranchise a hundred voters. He suggests court action, but observers doubt the Hamilton claim. In the meantime Foraker presents a calm front.
Washington reports show farmers grafting wheat, locals renovating fair grounds for the county fair, and visitors like Mrs. W L Houser of Cadiz and Mrs Dr Mills of Barnesville. Elderly couple Mr and Mrs Edward Hall plan to settle in the area after long marriage. missionary society events draw delegates and funds rise.
Kimbolton residents report on departures arrivals and events. Dr Miller of Cambridge is seen on the streets. Miss Gibson returns from a western trip. Rev Hammond returns from Oxford and plans a farewell discourse next Sabbath. A R Beal receives a $200 monthly pension increase. Eva Davis visits friends at Miller Station. Michael Bumgardner buys town property with others from Minneapolis. Appleton to deliver farewell sermon. Miss Ella Yeo begins teaching in Sligo on Sept 1. A theft from Rev Appleton’s library shows $25 missing. Kza White visits from Texas. James Thompson and daughter Tannehill visit Samuel Thompson. McConaughey Miller add shelving and cool books. Hammond to be absent next Sabbath no service. Miss Jennie Alloway to Cumberland for winter teaching. Angus family plans Texas move Oct 1 and local teaching is arranged. Kimbolton schools progress with Berry and Misses Ross and Gibson as instructors. Mrs Bell dies Sept 3 and is buried in Bell cemetery. Oscar Bell of Truro IA buries his wife Aug 29. Bell married Emma Arnold June 26. she dies of flux.
Farmers seed fields and crops show promise with an average corn yield and large hay harvest. The Milligan farm reports an oil flow from a well. Local schooling opens with George W. Berry and Lizzie Lanning teaching. Death of Mrs. Margaret Bell noted with details of survivors and funeral.
Winchester reports hog buying by T F Jenkins and a busy planting week for wheat. Rains are praised, Mrs Mary Hope is ill with fever, and Ainsworth Hope attends New Concord school. Probationers join M E church. alder berries are plentiful. Prof McPhadden entertaining at the schoolhouse. Road improvements via new bridges and grading. News of marriages: McGlore Fisher and Nannie Moore, Owen Coen and Anna Hughes with community congratulations.
Butter 12 cents and eggs 14 cents. Thomas Fuller moved to Cadiz. Farmers sow wheat this week. James Inglish in poor health. James Milner bailing a new barn. Neighborhood health good. Pine Grove school began August 25. R P Bell to move to new house. Mrs Harriet Cunningham and family moved to Barnesville. C E F Stockdale began term at No 8 Londonderry township. George Dugan begins Fall term at No 1 Washington township. Miss Kate Crumbacker returned from Athens visit. Communion held at U P church. Rev Caldwell assisted by Rev White. James Lindsey and Miss Rachel Ables married Sept 3. Congratulations extended.
The Ohio State Board of Agriculture bulletin notes corn at 54 percent and potatoes at 45 percent of average. Valley counties show shortages. Hogs are rushed to market while corn is short and pork prices low. Rains arrived too late for potatoes. only a half crop is expected.
At a social dinner John 8S. Wise responded to the toast The Watermoon noting it covers a broad span from paradise to paregoric. He described its reach from peerless color to cholera morbus and from damask luxury to lukewarm indulgence, even noting theft and absence of moonlight.
Tuomas Conner of Cumberland, Ohio argues for lower salaries across county offices to cut taxes by at least $100,000 annually. He criticizes officials for waste and ring-like corruption, urges farmers to organize locally and support economy-minded candidates, and warnings against legislative inaction.
Thousands seek life’s boon and spend big sums for it, yet Electric Bitters can be had by all. The tonic is guaranteed to aid digestion, cure dyspepsia, and improve liver and kidney health when used as directed. Sold by D. M. Hawthorne for 50 cents and one dollar per bottle.
Brady reports small item prices with butter and wheat sowing in progress. Milton Stiles visits relatives in New ark. A local attendee will go to the State Fair next week. Brice Barthalow visits Mahoning county relatives. Rains boost corn crop yields. Leonard Stockdale and wife visit Hugh Dyer in Zanesville. Myrtle and Etta Thomas study music at Milnersville. Rev. Kahn preaches last sermon of the year at Allen's Chapel. M F McConnell and family plan a Texas remittance trip. M E Sunday school to host a missionary concert at the church Saturday evening.
Sallow complexions give way to pink and white health as continued use of Ayer's Sarsaparilla replaces cosmetics. The advertisement claims only the medicine yields a genuine rosy glow and perfect health.
Common Pleas Court last week transacted sales and judgments. Green, Joyce & Co. vs Rainey et al. sale confirmed with deed and distribution ordered. Finley and Thompson ex'rs vs Thompson estate vs W A Thompson et al. sale confirmed with deed. Meyers v Grumman judgment for 120.04 and mortgage sale ordered. McBride v Hill et al. sale terms set as one third cash nine and eighteen months. Spaid v Trenner et al. and Werner v Barry judgments by confession for 128.50.
Travelers may depart the Curcaco Milwaukee and St Paul Railway for Northern Iowa Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota and beyond on September 9 23 and October 14 1890. Excursions cost about a single fare round trip with return validity thirty days from sale. Inquiries to coupon ticket agents or A W H Carpenter Chicago Ill. sep4 tf
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company offers round trip tickets from all Ohio stations to Columbus Ohio State Fair and Industrial Exposition at the lowest limited fare good to September 20. A special train leaves Cambridge on September 17 18 and 19 at 5 30 a m with a rate of 2 55.
Historical note on catarrh defenders of a constitutional cure. F J Cheney & Co Toledo advertise Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only constitutional treatment. The remedy is taken internally, with a $100 reward for any uncured case and pricing at 75 cents through druggists.
W Lawrence Morgan writes from Topeka recalling Marshall and Oldham school pupils from 25 years ago. He lists acquaintances in Kansas and asks readers to contact 1817 East 6th Street Topeka about West and territorial life, noting Kansas re submission or prohibition as a current issue.
A Near dying patient weight under seventy pounds finds hope in Dr King s New Discovery after reading about it on wrapping paper She purchases trial and full bottles at local drug stores and regains health to 140 pounds Send stamp for details to W H Cole Fort Smith and Hawthornes drug store offers trial bottles
Market notes show no major change since last circular. About 600 hogsheads sold, mainly for Duisburg, 150 for the Italian contract. Prices firm but buyers reluctant to budge, with Ohio Air cured improving yet home consumption slow. Ohio stocks 4973 Hhds. Maryland 9341 Hhds. inspections total 115 Hhds versus 3355 Hhds last year.
Henry V. Smith of Belmont West Virginia describes long suffering from scrofula, uses Swift Specific Co remedy for seven bottles, reports complete cure with new skin and no return. He notes prior failure of many physicians and patent medicines. Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed free. The Swift Specific Co. Drawer 3 Atlanta Ga.
Peter Meighen plans a move to Eyesville soon. Charley Dennis moved there last week. Ulrich Danford and Larrick thresh in the area. Wm Trott of Leipsic Ohio visits local friends. A surprise party for Norval Dickerson and his wife was held Thursday night with good cheer. Sherman Heskett and Siney Morrison will move to Salinesville Ohio to work in a glass factory.
A Salt Lake City company seeks traveling men and agents to represent the Western Accident Company. It promises high earnings and special arrangements for a state manager in every state. Correspondence invited to D V Diamond at 63 West Second South Street Salt Lake City Utah.
The programme outlines worship and sessions from Wednesday through Sunday with cant cite. Services include Lord's Supper, missionary sermons, temperance discussions, woman’s society meetings, and educational events led by various pastors and bishops. A third annual reunion of the Minise Veteran Association is announced for Cambridge, Ohio on September 19, 1890.
Address of Welcome Col J D Taylor Re sponse Capt A W Butts Our First Battle Willera The Ludicerous Side of Army Life W KF Smith Recollections of Gettysburg C K Manchester The Cavalry KH J Smith Our Mess J P Huddleston Captured L H Stewart We Who Carried the Musket N B Stewart Our Last Battle L Tunber lake Five Minutes Talks Army Experiences opened by J G Slusser Officers for 1800 Captain A W Butts 1st Lieutenant N B Stewart 2nd Lieutenant Ed Williams Adjutant Jac 1 Wilson Treasurer KE J Smith Chaplain C E Manchester Guard WF Smith
The notice outlines the three day schedule for the 1890 Annual Meeting of the Christian Church 1éth District in Quaker City Ohio. It lists morning and evening devotional sessions, addresses by Elder A Wilcox A B Williams and others, committee work reports, essays on church topics and missions, Sunday observance details, root notices on excursion rates, and certificates for reduced fares. The article also promotes periodical features and literary items.
An 19th-century style ad touts salve claim to heal cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded with price 25 cents per box. Sold by D. M. Hawthorne. Dee 5 ’s Y, ly.
The Cambridge Ohio village council adopts a grade for Gomber Avenue from North Fifth Street to the Cleveland and Marietta Railway. It details elevations, distance measurements, and slope changes ending at the railway centerline with a September date in 1890. Attest: Mayor James R. Bark and Clerk Joan S. Black.
Notice states on September 5 a village of Cambridge Ohio sought annexation of surrounding territory by petition to Guernsey County Commissioners. It describes the disputed area with landmarks and roads, notes an ordinance passage October 4, and fixes a December 1 hearing at 11:00 a.m. in Cambridge Court House.
An advertisement urges shoppers to follow a path to a dry goods store offering full value and low prices. It warns against high priced rivals and claims advantages of a low profit, customer pleasing store, inviting readers to come early or late for bargains.
The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad announces round trip excursion tickets at one fare to all principal points in the West Northwest Southwest and Valley of Virginia. Tickets valid for return passage thirty days with stop over privileges. Inquiries to B&O agents or officials including Frank P. Copper and W. J. Reppert.
Excursion tickets for round trip travel via the Pennsylvania Lines West of Pittsburgh will be available for travel to the West Northwest South and Southwest. The sale runs September 9 and October 4 with complete details from nearby ticket or passenger agents.
Excursion trains run September 20 and 21 for the annual German Catholic Congress in Pittsburgh on September 21. Round trip fare available, tickets valid returning until September 25, sold on September 20 and 21 by the Pennsylvania lines.
Mead.raery and Miss Nellie Moorhead wed in a simple ceremony officiated by Rev. Evan Thompson. Joseph Hamilton, a genial merchant, welcomed a new boy at his home as friends congratulated him on the arrival.
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