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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1888
Page
2
A brief postal notice lists the office on Main Street at East Court Square and notes entry at the Cambridge post office as second class mail matter.
Heavy frosts damaged crops in New York Massachusetts and Vermont. In Maine Republicans won the statewide election by a substantial margin and secured the entire congressional delegation. The piece ends with a satirical jab at Governor Foraker observing the contest.
The piece notes broad belief that New York will choose the next president though the outcome remains unpredictable. It also reports an Iowa judge ruling the prohibitory law blocks cider production for any use, instructing prosecutors to seek indictments for offenders.
President Cleveland delivered his letter of acceptance to the people on Monday, followed by Gen. Harrison on Wednesday. Each document pleads for protection of American industries and aligns with its party platform.
Hon. A. G. Thurman fell ill with cholera morbus while in New York last week and could not speak as planned. He recovered within hours, and the demonstration held in his honor drew a large crowd.
Workmen at a large Chicago glass factory uncovered a dynamite bomb hidden among boxes last week. The discovery triggered renewed fear and police vigilance as reports of fearsome dreams and lingering dread spread among officers.
An Indianapolis correspondent reports Indiana politics will be unusually active this year with 1500 Republican speakers and 2500 Democratic speakers booked. The state also sees a flood of political literature via the mails.
The Jacksonville yellow fever tally reaches 632 cases and 78 deaths by Monday evening. Officials warn improvement depends on colder weather, while efforts aim to confine the outbreak to the stricken city and an appeal for national aid goes out.
The document lists candidates nominated for the Presidency by party: Democratic Grover Cleveland, A. G. Thurman. Republican Benjamin Harrison, Loftin Morton. Prohibition Clinton B Fisk, J A Brooks. United Labor A J Streater, C E Cunningham. Independent Reform A E Redstone, Jno Colvin. Equal Rights B A Lockwood, A H Love. American J L Curtis, Judge Greer.
A mint director reports 1887 gold and silver production in the United States exceeded 86.5 million dollars. Gold output reached 33.093 million with California the leading producer at over 13 million. Net bullion gains from imports were 28.5 million and industrial use absorbed 14.5 million in gold and 5 million in silver. World totals imply U S share over a third.
The Cincinnati Commercial Gazette warns against overreaching in business. It notes many fail and end in alms houses, madhouses, or prison, arguing life is short and happiness not guaranteed by wealth. Moderate ambition and contentment with moderate success are advised.
The piece argues political figures in the county gain visibility and face scrutiny, insisting farmers merchants and students must support politics as essential to government. It praises local Cambridge politicians and urges perseverance and sacrifice for the country and party.
The New York Sun reports Prohibition forces favor rural districts over large cities, citing crusaders, many women, and vigorous meetings in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Iowa, and more. Local option laws boost optimism for a larger harvest next November, with Gen. Fisk from New Jersey as a key candidate.
Saturday trade was steady with live phosphate markets and cattle sales reported. Weddings, travel to Columbus for G A R encampment, and preparations for an upcoming fair are noted, along with local farm sales and a violin concert in town hall.
Quaker City residents Dora Hartley and Gus Snoots visit family in Utica while DL Lydick and wife attend the Centennial in Cincinnati. GAR Posts from the area depart for Columbus, and a baseball game sees Cambridge defeat Brown’s 10 to 5. Ongoing gas and industrial developments prompt council deliberations on street gas mains and a glass-house project.
Claysville reports repairs at the Presbyterian church. D F Stanley and W S Wycoff back at the Smyrna fair. Miss Emma Wycoff recovering from heart disease. Roy Dague to preach at the ME church two weeks from Sabbath. Mr Wilson and Miss Barkley of Cumberland pass through town. Jas L Matson back about town. Joseph Atkins and wife visited New Concord. Jas J Neeland becomes an apprentice under Ross McCourt. Elmer Blackstone and family visit near town. Lizzie Boyd of Winchester visiting Nannie Coleman. Dr Hawes Jr. extracts teeth with laughing gas for 25 cents. Mail carrier Stanley pleased with route change. J R Wycoff and others at Columbus for Grand Encampment. GAR Post likely to attend. A wedding is expected next week with one party from New Concord. Citizens raise funds for a stone walk from Main to Cumberland Street.
Round trip tickets from Columbus to all B&O points available at the low One Fare rate. Return must lie within the extension ticket limit, Oct 19. Advertised to encourage visits to old homes and friends.
Local notes report Chas I Duffey moving to a new house and Will Adamson visiting relatives in West Virginia. Peaches sell for 20 to 25 cents per bushel as Frank Boyd buys Mrs Ogier property. The cigar factory runs at full capacity and repairwork on town properties continues.
Mrs Eliza Warne will leave her farm for Cambridge soon. Miss Maggie Moore of Cambridge visited Mrs Cunningham's last week. Mrs Rose Kirk and two daughters from Ravenna Ohio visit relatives nearby. Miss Lillie Jackson returned home after a pleasant visit. George Osborn and family of Missouri visit Wm Osborn. Wood K Boothe and G W Allender left for Columbus for the Centennial. Mrs JE Corwin and daughter Mrs Turner from Sabetha Kansas visit H E Boothe. A Missionary Rally at Harmony next Sunday night with tey Wilson to address. Wm Hixenbaugh and family return to their property here. J E Bonnell returns to Isabel Illinois Monday to lead the Isabel school this winter. Law on animals running at large nearly enforced but avoided by compensation. Church meeting last Saturday to organize a vocal class. leader failed to appear.
Several residents traveled to Columbus while Wm Jenkins bought a fine new organ. RF Bell visited Cambridge. A sizable amount of wheat was sown in the past week. The Antrim Cornet Band will play at the Smyrna fair. Wm Padgett began a six month school term in Kansas District No. 3. Mr Sanborn and sister, visiting here, have returned home. A picnic last Thursday drew strong Sabbath school participation. An evening ice cream festival occurred at the Presbyterian church.
A Cincinnati young lady Georg travels to Germany to wed into a wealthyGerman family. Illness delays, a fire destroys the reception house, another wedding attempt is arranged, she dies of illness and the bridegroom is killed before the ceremony. Four days later she passes away leaving a grim trio united beyond the grave.
R G Dunn weekly trade review reports tentative upturns in wool and iron, rising cotton and grain demand, and better manufacturer activity despite idle mills. Wheat and cotton prices edge higher while rail traffic improves and foreign trade remains weak. Seven day business failures total 224 worldwide, with mild money market tightening in some cities.
A new 54 by 44 inch sectional map of Ohio shows counties in color, named townships, and surveyed sections with districts numbered. Published by Rand McNally & Co of Chicago, the map includes rivers lakes railroads and post offices and offers sales rights to agents in the vicinity.
A testimonial from W F Bridges of Homer La dated May 25 1888 praises SSS as a reliable tonic curing general debility after two years of poor health. Joseph Shelton confirms the endorsement. The ad promotes a free mailed treatise on blood and skin diseases from The Swift Specific Co Atlanta Ga.
On Wednesday September 5 neighbors and friends gathered at Mr and Mrs Thos Booths home in Liberty Township to celebrate their joint birthdays. Fifty guests enjoyed a rich dinner as the assembly sang the 100th Psalm and Rev J T Campbell offered prayers. Alex Robinson gave thanks on behalf of the family and gifts were presented before guests wished the couple many happy returns.
The ad urges readers feeling low or headachy to brace up without stimulants. It promises an alterative effect that purifies blood and revives liver and kidney action, restoring vitality. Electric Bitters are offered at Wall & Co's drug store for 50 cents a bottle.
Physicians recommend Castoria for teething and digestive issues claiming it is a 100 percent vegetable preparation with labeled ingredients. It is said to relieve constipation regulate bowels quiet pain ease diarrhea colic feverishness eliminate worms prevent convulsions and promote natural sleep for children.
Their business surges as Wall & Co gives free trial bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption to customers. The remedy claims to cure coughs colds asthma bronchitis croup and lung diseases quickly. Free trial bottle offered before purchase with large bottle priced at $1 and warranted.
Cambridge Ohio September 8 1888 the following letters remain uncalled for at the post office advertised recipients please call for them Mrs Mandy Rens William Richard Miss a Cook gm Heil TSellberger Co err Barerence Patterson Joe Kelly Mrs M Sheppard DW Crossen Elwood Taylor W H McILYAR P M
A July 1861 letter from a comrade recalls the eve of battle near Gettysburg. The narrator describes camaraderie, devotion to a mother, and a fallen soldier requesting his mother be told of his love and courage. He follows through by burying the companion and sending keepsakes home with his last words.
Cincinnati Centennial Exposition runs to October 28 with low rate excursion tickets from all stations. Ohio Centennial at Columbus September 4 to 19 offering round trip excursion rates and return validity up to 40 days with joint agent deposit. National Encampment of the GAR September 10–14 with selected return windows. Harvest excursions to Kansas Nebraska Colorado Minnesota Dakota Montana Arkansas Indian Territory Texas New Mexico Tennessee Mississippi Louisiana September 11 and 25 and October 9 and 23 at one fare round trip, return valid 30 days. For tickets contact agents of the Milwaukee, Lake Shore and RyCo or Cambri all lines.
An 1880s ad proclaims the best salve for worm bruises sores ulcers salt rheum tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and promises money refunded if not satisfied. It is offered by C L Wall & Co at 25 cents per box with a money-back guarantee.
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