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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1887
Page
2
The report notes Thobe will challenge Mr Carlisle for a Congressional seat while hints Poorman from Belmont county will join the Legislature. A severe central New York storm last week caused enormous damage, and opinions on succession suggest potential political shifts if Thobe cannot be replaced.
C L Poorman of Bellaire and A T McKelvey of St Clairsville are the Republican nominees for Belmont County Representative.
A report says the Blackfeet have rejected war paint and are ready for conflict, urging a punitive response against cowboys. The article frames the stance as a call to violence and portrays escalating tensions between tribes and settler forces.
W Q G Walters and others will address the Mantua gathering during a Prohibition meeting planned for Friday night this week.
The G A R has distributed 253 036 dollars in charity nationwide during the past year. Critics question the value of the institution despite its publicized benevolence.
The redemption period for the trade dollar closed on the third of this month, yet holders may still gain if sold as a relic. The Mormons keep recruiting from the Old World as a ship carrying 415 people reaches New York last week en route to Utah the holy land of polygamy.
An eleven year old named Abbott in Smyrna Florida died by self administered strychnine after telling questioners they were tired of life and wished to die. The inquest or official reporting notes the cause as suicide.
Washington revives talk of government telegraph network linked to the post office department and momentum grows toward congressional action.
The text describes a mutual protective association among Chinese laundrymen who use signs marked on goods to convey information. It notes that dead beats are often identified through these signals and coordinated intelligence sharing.
The exchange notes that Methodists hold the gubernatorial nominations in Ohio this year with Foraker Powell and Sharp among the four candidates, all belonging to the Methodist church.
The Indiana faction argues over the national ticket with talk of naming Grover Cleveland of New York and Pension Commissioner Black of Illinois as the vice presidential choice.
The waltz origins trace to 1737 when Martini lo Spagnuolo introduced a first dance described as a waltz in an Vienna opera. He was a popular composer at the Court of Joseph II.
Discussion at Washington City last week by the World's Medical Association led to resolutions favoring inoculation for yellow fever cases. It was claimed the approach had been tried with beneficial results.
The oil business in western Pennsylvania is in decline with languor replacing activity. The drop is blamed on the Standard Oil Company, a powerful institution said to control world markets.
Prohibition gains ground in Missouri with thirty counties adopting local option and saloons being abolished. Supporters urge continued fight aiming to reach two thirds of counties to advance their cause.
Prohibitionists mount an active campaign in New York aiming for more than 50 000 votes. The Labor party is also pushing hard hoping for a sizable vote. The intensifying activity has the two traditional parties rushing to respond.
Rumor circulates in Florida press of a silver eighteenth century quarter dropping from the clouds during a recent storm. An exchange mocks the event by saying someone was “laying up treasures in heaven.”
The Caldwell Press changes hands to Non L. W. Finley and son W. I. Finley. W. I. Finley will serve as editor. D. A. Jennings leaves the fraternity for a career in law. Best wishes are extended to the new firm.
The speaker argues citizen soldiers are gathering strength to press Congress for broader pension laws. He claims a well funded government can fulfill long standing pledges and urges proper veteran recognition.
English statesman Mr Gladstone declines invitation to centennial celebration due to home duties but praises the American Constitution as the most remarkable work of modern human intellect. The remark reflects England's esteem for the founding document.
At a Thursday meeting T H Anderson was chosen Chairman of the Executive Committee with J R Barr as Secretary, John Boyd as Treasurer, and J Longsworth and J E McClelland as advisory members. Barr declined to serve again citing prior campaign service. Hill vacancy remains unfilled.
The Guernsey Democratic county convention in Washington drew large turnout with representation from all townships except Westland. The body elected secretaries, approved committees, and nominated Boden for representative and Borton for Probate Judge by acclamation, while Wells and McConaughey received court tickets and other posts were named or endorsed.
The report of the Committee on Resolutions was adopted endorsing the Democratic State Convention platform at Cleveland and the day’s ticket. The hall crowded, acclamation prevailed, and speeches by D.C. Kennon and Father Lee highlighted a spirited gathering with veterans and youth well represented.
A large attendance marked the 97th organization reunion at Zanesville on Friday. Cambridge residents Chaplain WH McFarland George Stottlemire Corelius Lepage James Meharley and others listed, with dinners of pork and beans. Capt J H Carlisle elected first vice president and Rev W H McFarland joined the executive committee. Next reunion set for McConnellville on the first Tuesday after September 1888.
The Zoar Baptist Association held its sixtieth anniversary at Ebenezer church and Burt's Mills camp ground from Friday to Monday. Rev Chas Rhoads led the 9:30 Sunday School and 10:30 and 11:15 morning sermons. Rev R Rhoads preached at 11:15, Rev Fasig of Cambridge spoke at 2, Rev Thos Allen of Dayton discussed Foreign Missions at 3, and Rev G G Boyd gave a 7:30 p.m. sermon. Rev C W Currier delivered the introductory sermon in Martin's absence.
A patent medicine dealer was robbed of his earnings at the St. Clairsville Fair and his wife was pawned for his board bill. The attractive woman accepts the ordeal with grace, declares she knows her redeemer liveth, and prays for his return. She believes he will come back and reclaim her.
Negotiations for selling the C. N. Y. railroad to the Black Diamond are unresolved. A New York meeting occurred last week and a Zanesville session is planned this week with expectations the sale will be completed. If the deal closes the Black Diamond plans to extend the line in both directions.
The Newcomerstown Fair, regarded as one of Ohio’s best, will run October 4 to 7 with special attractions including a panoramic Gettysburg view and balloon ascensions. Excursion rates on railroads are offered and racing events are planned.
The St. Clairsville Presbytery will convene at the Presbyterian church in Washington on Tuesday and Wednesday September 20 and 21. A well arranged program promises a profitable session for attendees.
The Marietta Fair will be held September 14 15 and 16 with improved efforts to surpass prior years. Railroad excursion rates are being offered to attract visitors.
The 62nd Ohio Infantry will hold a reunion at Rushville Ohio on the 15th and 16th.
John Fleming returns from New Concord visit to his son. Miss Ella Thomas and mother visited friends at Hopewell. Miss Mary Hutchison stays with Creighton friends this week. Jas Baird recovers from typhoid fever. Simpson George and daughter visit relatives near Creighton. Jas Carr begins term of school at Indian Camp. Rev Appleton delivers potentially last sermon at the M to church from Be ye firm and steadfast always abounding in the work of the Lord. Services were very impressive.
Scott's Emulsion of Pure Cod Liver Oil with hypophosphites is presented as a superior remedy for Consumption Chronic Coughs and Emaciation. The preparation supposedly increases potency while remaining palatable and more reliable than other medicines.
Dem primaries held Saturday. W Lince occupies Dr WO Thompson property. Schools opened in October with new corps of teachers. Mrs Sue Cochran visiting Rock Island with sister. Mrs Jennie Doudna of Lexington visits mother in Richland county. Jesse Bifall sold his farm near Spencer's Station and moved here. Hartley & Son contracted to re-roof Cambridge UP church. Anna Outland of Barnesville visiting John Boyd family. Joel Patterson and Ida Barnesville guests over Sunday. McBurney Hartley wedding at W P Hartley’s residence. S F McBurney and Miss Anise Hartley wedding guests and trip to Chicago. Council criticized for slow meetings. urgent business accumulates. No room for interments at Cheeters. council urged to provide burial site as harvest of death nears.
The advertisement touts Salvation Oil at 25 cents as a remedy for chronic rheumatism used by prominent locals. It features mock dialogue and a humorous boast about a hoarse throat and a cold head, transitioning to Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup as another quick cure.
Washington reports on the fair with S M Creighton involvement, plans for a band tournament and Chinese day fireworks, and a $5300 attractions budget. Farmers sow wheat as potato prices rise to 1.50 per bushel. a large auction attracts buyers and wool purchases occur at 31 cents per pound. Delegates elected to the convention include Wm Lawrence Neel Marty A G Stewart James Frame LM Clagett Samuel Doyle and A Skinner. Rey Garrett delivers closing sermon citing Matthew and thanks Hiureka Lodge for care.
In Paris Texas excitement follows the case of J Corley who lay near death from consumption. A trial bottle of Dr King’s New Discovery brought relief, then two bottles and Life Pills restored health, adding thirty six pounds. Free trials at OC L Wall Co, large bottles cost one dollar.
In Kimbolton the typhoid fever remains a pressing issue while local notes cover a carload of cattle shipped, visits by residents from Uhrichsville and Brown, and school activities. Public gatherings include a September 25 communion at the North Salem U P church with Dr Paul Will assisting Rev Martin. The Democratic primary drew a large turnout with delegates named. Gas fixtures were installed for J W McCullough, marking the first gas-cooked meal in Liberty township. Jacob Fisher travels with peaches. a confrontation over scaring local boys led to a $1 fine for Fisher.
William McCarra of Columbus Ohio writes that after four years of kidney trouble he found relief with Radical Remedy from Jobinett Medicine Co. He is using a second bottle and believes a permanent cure is possible. The product is sold at D M Hawthorne's drug store in Cambridge Ohio.
Byesville reports improving business while farmers begin sowing wheat. Mrs Jacob Peters of Barnesville visited friends. RC Peters limited by rheumatism. John Lepage begins six months at Oak Grove. W J Hall's child recovering from illness. Union Labor Club forms with 55 members. burglaries target Trenner & Young and Grant Bros stores with small losses. Rev Wells and Rev Gruber preach farewell sermons as they attend conference. Nelson Cavender moves to Zanesville to open shop on North 7th St. George Conner works Hay Press in Noble County planning big shipments.
Rev Peregoy attends a Cleveland conference this week. A large group from here joined the Claysville picnic on Saturday. I N Knowlton left Monday for Philadelphia to visit friends. Mrs W Barton and Ella Canaday join an excursion to Cincinnati. FC Peregoy left Tuesday for Columbus for Starling Medical College. Miss Nellie Knowlton and Mrs Ed Green visit Mrs Lawson in Cincinnati. Mrs J Purkey improves after returning from Virginia. Saturday A Culbertson’s team ran away after he left the wagon, injuring the horse and wrecking the buggy.
Population warned about lung and breathing problems from colds to pneumonia. Advertises Boschee's German Syrup as a universal remedy priced at 75 cents a bottle, claiming it can clear clogged airways when other remedies fail.
The physician specializes in chronic and long-standing illnesses deemed incurable by others. Over the last two years in Ohio he has treated more than 12,000 cases, restoring many who were blind or deaf or life-long invalids to health. He offers extensive instruments for examining and treating diseases of the head to nerves and organs, with all surgical operations performed.
Joseph Porter moves to Westerville planning mill work. WS Kline and Elijah Oakley attend Cambridge reunion. Grasse McCoy Graham cigar men headed to Cincinnati. John Comin returns eastward. Walker Denny and Lulu Huston wed by Rey Brown. David Thompson returns from Colorado with family. Vandervort and Kate McKinney wed by Rev Brown. Mrs Leo Hunter and Mrs Jennie Rush visit from Ainsworth Iowa. Mrs J Lawrence dies near John Campbell's residence and is buried. Mrs Ainspoker recovering from wagon accident. Real estate changes continue with moves and purchases. Ejectment verdict favors J W Walker over Nancy Vandervort. Cambridge vs New Concord baseball 13 14 won by New Concord. Perry Skinner umpired well. Al Woostal club to play next Saturday. School resumes with Prof A H McCulloch and Miss Jennie Comin and Bessie Brown. Board dispute over Miss Jennie Best contract. Board deems Best election illegal. Best to appeal. Fall college term opens with ~60 students. President Transis praised. Curriculum under review to balance classical and scientific focus. Societies elect Maggie Shepherd president and A D McCulloch secretary. J W Garrett president of Philos, H Frazier secretary of US, Lulu Starrett president, Sadie Parkinson secretary of Eros.
James F. of Cincinnati writes that after ten years with catarrh and costly treatments, six months on S.S.S. cured him. He claims blood purification and permanent relief since starting the remedy, urging others to try it.
A man shares a testimonial. He suffered from contagious blood poison for a month until using S.S.S. or S.S. 8S. He credits his recovery to his father who provided the remedy, claiming full cure. The note invites mailing a treatise on blood and skin diseases from the Swirt Specific Co. DrawER 3 Atlanta Ga. Also advertises mortgage deeds and blank forms for sale.
Modern medical claim states Dr William's Indian Pile Ointment is the sole sure cure for blind bleeding or itching piles. Testimonials from Judge Coons of Maysville Kentucky and Judge Coffinbury of Cleveland Ohio assert relief and immediate comfort. Sold by druggists at one dollar per box or mailed by Williams Medicine Co Cleveland Ohio.
An ad promotes a universal salve by C. L. Wall & Co offering relief for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or a refund and sells for 25 cents per box with date Feb 18 1y.
Advertises Dr Flagg's Family Ointment as a universal healer for cuts burns bruises and skin eruptions. Claims to remove pimples freckles and blemishes leaving skin smooth and attractive. Sold by druggists for 25 cents or mail order from Williams Medicine Co Cleveland Ohio.
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