Demands and Deeds from a Busy Post Office Ledger
The Columbus Centennial enjoys success while the next Grand Army Encampment heads to Milwaukee. Democrats of New York nominate Governor Hill for a second term. Mexico endures severe storms causing loss of life and property damage. A $20,000 reward is offered by Mrs. Snell for capture of William B. Tascott, the suspected Chicago millionaire killer.
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New York
Governor Hill
Wm. B. Tascott
Snell
Chicago
Beleaguered Beaux Flock to Belva Lockwood at Williams Grove
Belva Lockwood drew about 10 000 men to Williams Grove Pennsylvania the other night provoking admiration at the show. The crowd included a mix of young and old hoping to glimpse the famed lawyer and lecturer whose popularity drew the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belva Lockwood
Williams Grove
United States
Proctor Astronomer Dies of Yellow Fever in New York
A New York dispatch dated September 12 reports astronomer Richard A. Proctor died in a hospital that day from yellow fever. He had just returned from Florida and was en route to England on a lecturing tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Richard A. Proctor
Florida
England
Britain Faces Sharp Drop in Grain Crop This Year
Crop statistics in the London Times indicate the current grain harvest in Great Britain is among the smallest in years, about 30 million bushels less than last year. If confirmed, English demand for American corn is likely to rise significantly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Times
Great Britain
Union Labor Party Holds State Convention at Columbus
The Union Labor party held its State convention at Columbus last Thursday with about 75 delegates present. A complete ticket was placed in the field with George Oliner of Franklin county for Secretary of State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Labor Party
Columbus
George Oliner
Franklin County
Crop reports forecast larger yields across grains and cotton
Recent extensive crop reporting signals a strong harvest outlook with corm and oats yields expected to be large, wheat not below prior estimates, and cotton performing better than traders anticipated.
Fence once surrounded Harrison home vanished by relic hunters
Before Benjamin Harrison was nominated for the Presidency a neat handsome picket fence stood around his premises but relic hunters have removed it leaving no vestige.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Harrison
William Warner elected Commander-in-Chief of the Grand Army
William Warner of Kansas City has been elected Commander-in-Chief of the Grand Army of the Republic. Moses H. Nell of Columbus Ohio is Senior Vice Commander, Joseph Hadfield of New York is Junior Vice Commander, and Rev S G Opdyke of Dakota is Chaplain-in-Chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Warner
Kansas City
Grand Army of the Republic
Moses H. Nell
Columbus
Ohio
Joseph Hadfield
New York
Rev
S. G. Opdyke
Dakota
Ohio Senator Payne Defends Standard Oil on Floor
Senator Payne of Ohio spent an hour on the Senate floor last week defending Standard Oil against a fellow senator’s attack. He declared that he does not own stock in the company, countering the charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payne
Ohio
United States
Standard Oil Company
Was Rested at Stockholm YMCA Conference New Appointee Named
At the world YMCA conference in Stockholm Sweden the college secretary’s office was rested L D Swishert of New York was chosen for that position and will begin organizing YMCA branches among students in heathen lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. M.C.A
Stockholm
Sweden
L. D. Swishert
New York
Chiefs to Washington for Indian Reservation Talks
The commission recently sent to confer with Indiana about reservations remains at work with little progress. It is now proposed that the head chiefs travel to Washington to consult the Great Father, a move the large manjun has long desired as he enjoys railroad journeys through white man's nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Washington
Bank move in Mexico to shift silver markets to New York
An exchange reports $150,000,000 invested in Mexican railroads with no bank deposits. A new bank venture in Mexico City seeks to combine Mexican and U.S. silver production to place the world silver market in New York instead of London. Authorized capital stands at $5,000,000 and may be increased as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
United States
New York
London
Storm devastates Cuba with cyclonic fury across land and sea
A fierce storm battered Cuba last week, causing heavy loss of life and property. Ships were wrecked as the cyclone swept from land to sea, with devastation noted worldwide as the Storm King rides a year of disaster.
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Cuba
Surplus cereals to command steady overseas demand
The Boston Herald says the surplus cereal crop will sell well in European markets where harvests are scarce. A leading Boston shipping house reports grain facilities booked two months ahead at higher rates, signaling broader prosperity on this side of the Atlantic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Herald
Boston
Times
Leading Canadians anticipate policy on U S retaliation measures
Canadian opinion holds Canada will follow its own course and wait for developments. Many think the fishing issue is the only potential trouble, now that the season is closed until next May, leaving eight months for events to ease tensions. A cautious, hopeful mood persists with a hint of surprise possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Yellow fever spikes in Jacksonville epidemic
The yellow fever outbreak in Jacksonville shows no abatement and is rising. By Wednesday morning 1203 cases and 153 deaths are recorded, signaling continued health crisis and strain on local services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Pope Considering New Habitat as Governments Invite
Pressure from mistreatment by the Italian government pushes the Pope toward selecting a new home. Spain and Belgium have extended invitations for him to reside within their realms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Belgium
Columbus Welcomes G A R Guests To Centennial Show
Despite a huge crowd Columbus hosted G A R visitors with broad satisfaction. Roads ran crowded as railways overloaded early in the week yet the city calls the centennial exhibition a valuable attraction worth the trip.
Warn Farmers Against Wheat Swindle Scheme
A scam targets farmers with promises of a new Canadian seed wheat. Schemer demands planting 24 bushels on one acre and fertilizing heavily in exchange for a 20 bushel payoff. The following year poor soil yields failure, while a gang member boasted of earning 20000 dollars in Ohio. Farmers are urged to avoid the swindlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Ohio
Local notes on sowing, markets, and visits
About half of the wheat has been sown in this vicinity. Peaches are selling in the market at 25 cents per bushel. A good company will perform in the town hall during the fair nights. Linn collected fat hogs at 5 cents per pound last Thursday. Wet weather keeps corn green, few ears in shock. Mrs J E Smith returned to Wisconsin after a pleasant visit. Dr W H Houser will stay briefly. dental work urged. Wedding cards issued for Miss Alpha Clemens and Howard Oldham to be wed Wednesday evening. Railroad progress noted with Super intendent Lee and an engineer passing Tuesday. Several fair entries already made. others urged to enroll. Old resident Ed Cunningham visiting from Black Hills, Dakota. A large group from many states attended the G A R encampment at Columbus on excursion.
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Linn
J E Smith
Wisconsin
W H Houser
Miss Alpha Clemens
Howard Oldham
Cambridge
Lee
Ed Cunningham
Black Hills
Dakota
John Williams, Esq
California
Wm Barton
Newton
Kansas
W W Sanders
Cottonwood Falls
James Smith
Welda
Wm. Purdum
Oil City
Thomas Hurst
Richard Beard
Shoals
Indiana
Wm Atherton
Beatrice
James Lisle
Peoria
Illinois
Walter Beymer
Hiawatha
WE Rosemond
Independence
Iowa
Wm Skinner
Eureka
Arkansas
GAR
Columbus
Harrer MaGa ZINE October issue praised for variety
The October Harrer MaGa ZINE offers short and long stories sketches poetry and illustrations. Notable articles include Theodore Child Lim oges and its Industries and Z L White Western Journalism presenting new insights. Western editors' portraits drawn will attract public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrer
Theodore Child
Limoges
Z L. White
Their Business Booming at Wall & Co Drug Store
Wall & Co's drug store reports a booming trade from free trial bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption. The ad claims it cures coughs colds asthma bronchitis croup and lung diseases quickly. Trial bottle offered free with large size one dollar and guaranteed satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall & Co
Dr King
Antrim Residents and Visitors Track Local Happenings
James Inglish is on the sick list as farmers cut corn this week. William Tuttle and sister of Illinois visit H H Bowers. Many locals attend Smyrna fair last Thursday. H M Dugan ran the Cambridge Clerk's office last week. Hon Albert Sanborn and Wisconsin wife visited his father here last week. Henry Bell of Atlantic City Iowa visits relatives. Joseph Campbell moves into Mrs Cunningham's house. Hon Sanborn of Wisconsin addresses Republicans on tariff questions Friday evening. Ed Stockdale returns from Kansas for a few weeks with his father. Minnie McKinney returns from Kansas summer visit last Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Inglish
William Tuttle
Illinois
Telegraphy class offered beginning October 1 1888
A notice invites applicants to join a telegraphy class starting October 1 1888. Interested individuals should contact A. B. Thompson in Coshocton Ohio to secure enrollment. The ad emphasizes a learner group sizable enough to form the course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Thompson
Coshocton
Ohio
Indian Camp News Notes and Local Anecdotes
A large local contingent traveled to the Capital City last week. Rev Henry Stewart will preach at the M E church next Sabbath at 10:30. Western visitors include J W Murry Ann Densmore and son Russell Lee Nannie Swap and Mrs James Kenworthy. Drs Wall and Best were in Hopewell for Mrs Isaac Mc Mullen whose illness improved. John M Warden’s horse choked on oats last week and James Cornelius’s horse died after striking a fork handle left in the ground. The handle pierced the horse’s side about 18 inches. The animal had been sold for 125 dollars but not delivered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Stewart
J W Murry
Ann Densmore
Russell Lee
Nannie Swap
James Kenworthy
Quaker City Delegation Heads to Cambridge Saturday
A large Quaker City delegation will travel to Cambridge this Saturday. Ed W Bay and family from Kansas visit the Misses Websters this week, while Joseph G Webster of Missouri visits his father Jeptha Webster west of town. Joseph and Bently Long visit from the west to see relatives south of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quaker City
Cambridge
Ed W Bay
Kansas
Brady area notes show farmers cutting corn and heavy rains
Farmers report corn cutting underway while continued rain hinders wheat sowing. Visits include Martin Rubicaman from Decatur and John Brown at Columbus reunion. Several locals and visitors named from Brady, Sedgwick, Madison, and St Joseph with church and funeral events mentioned.
Rains Benefit Fall Pasture and Local Visits Reported
The region sees good rain for the Fall pasture. James Fulton of Galigher visited his mother here last Friday. Wassen of Washington Pa visits the Hawes family. DF Stanley spent weekend at home in Birmingham. Mrs McDonald and son visited Cambridge. Ella Priddy of Kansas visits her parents here. Dr David Wall of near Indianapolis was a guest last week. James Hobby of Boston visits his mother Edith McDonald and relatives. E P Blackstone married last Thursday at Smyrna fair. Wishing a long, happy life for the couple.
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James Fulton
Galigher
Wassen
Washington
Hawes
Stanley
Birmingham
McDonald and Son
Cambridge
Ella Priddy
Kansas
Jesse Wall
David Wall
Indianapolis
Ind
James Hobby
Boston
Mass
Edith McDonald
E P Blackstone
Benedict
Smyrna Fair
Illinois Visitors and Local Social Notes Briefly
Aaron Lisle of Illinois visits his parents here. W P Bennett returns from Kansas after a year away. Sylvester Patterson of Illinois calls on friends across the county. Miss Alice Walters and Miss Ethel Carnes depart for Scie to attend college next year. Rev G M Wilson preached a farewell sermon at Harmony ME. he may return for another year amid many warm friendships.
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Aaron Lisle
Illinois
GW Bennett
W P Bennett
Kansas
Sylvester Patterson
Alice Walters
Ethel Carnes
Cambridge
Scie
G M Wilson
Harmony
Wilson
Washington fair beckons amid frost and local notes
Center Township reports heavy frost on Friday night while farmers cut corn. Mrs Flora Beymer is ill with fever. Isaac McCollum attended the Centennial. Beymer Bros. haul cane mill down Salt Fork. IC Warne buys a new fruit dryer and stays busy. Elmer Kester from near Salesville visited Saturday and Sunday. Miss Anna Clements returns home from Cambridge where she worked last summer.
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Center Township
Flora Beymer
Isaac McCollum
Beymer Bros
Washington
IC Warne
Elmer Kester
Salesville
Anna Clements
Cambridge
Excursion to Columbus on B and O Rail Lines
B and O railroads offer round trip tickets from Cambridge to Columbus for 200 dollars on select dates including September 20 and October 15. Tickets valid for sale day and returnable within three days. Inquiries to B and O agents. A St Louis incident involves a man who frightened a companion with a ghost ruse, a revolver turning the prank dangerous.
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Grangers and Farmers Clubs
Knights of Pythias
Ohio Sunday School Union
Commercial Travelers Day
Odd Fellows Day
Order of
Red Men
Everybody’s Day
Ohio League Republican Clubs
B & O Railroad
Columbus
Cambridge
St. Louie
Harrison Log Cabin Song Book gains music edition
Publisher reports high demand for a music edition of the Log Cabin Song Book. A new edition replaces the first, with a few added songs. The initial edition sold 25 000 copies. Sample copies by mail ten cents. Special club rates with no price increase for the music edition. A H Smyrne, Publisher, Columbus Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Smyrne
Columbus
One Ticket for State and Presidential Votes Declared
The Ohio election changes from October to November prompt debate on printing. Attorney General Watson says only one ticket and one ballot box are required. Republican and Democratic chairmen agree. tally sheets will list presidential candidates electors at large district electors state ticket congress and judicial tickets by office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Watson
Cappeller
Republican State Executive Committee
Townsend
Democratic Committee
Secretary of State
Congress
Circuit and Common Pleas
All the World a Stage In Life's Great Drama
An Ohio State Journal meditation on life as a theater where every person is a player. The piece muses on stage cues, shifting roles, and the fleeting nature of fame while noting the sincere emotions of human life beyond Shakespearean illusion.
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Ohio State Journal
The
Theater OF the Worp
Ses
Aeeeesetho
Raqarogieesessie Terete Scesieens Suas
Eeess Mankind
Sereeerereeeeres
Fortune Stage
Bolonco
William Shakepeare
A Lady's Testimony on Swift's Specific T
A long tract notes testimonials from customers in Atlanta and Shreveport praising Swift's Specific T for rheumatism back pain pimples and skin conditions. Letters dated 1887 1888 recount cures and endorse the remedy with offers for free treatise and testimonials for potential buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift Specific Co
Atlanta
Swift
T. C. Lewis
Texas St
Shreveport
World The meek and faithful toil through a brutal year
Tyner Ohio pledges a Sunday poem dated September 11 1888. The piece extols work ethic and faith in victory through honest effort. It laments deceit and pride while praising those who persevere, love over hatred, and endure suffering with hope and courage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyner
Ohio
Let No One Meddle With Neighbors Rights Says Daughters of America
A Daughters of America piece urges average moral judgment and mutual respect in private life. It argues that opinions beliefs and personal matters are private and should not be attacked or imposed upon others. It condemns meddling by loud critics and emphasizes toleration and courtesy toward neighbors families and differing convictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of America
New Room Displays Large Fall and Winter Goods
A merchant announces arrival of a large stock of Fall and Winter goods now visible in his elegant new room. The notice invites customers to inspect the latest offerings and shop the fresh stock.
Feather Moss Bugle Dress and Wrap Trimmings
Advertises latest feather moss bugle dress and wrap trimmings for hats and caps with a focus on wearable trimmings and fashion accessories offered by J. O. McIlIy ar.
Cincinnati Centennial Exposition and Related Rail Excursions
Excursion tickets at reduced rates from all stations for the Cincinnati Centennial Exposition in October and for the Ohio Centennial in Columbus from September to October. Round trips valid 10 days from sale date, with half fare rates for Caldwell District Fair and Republican Mass Meeting at Cambridge. Notable speakers include Gov. Foraker and Gen. Gibson. Travel agents of C and M Ry Co provide full details.
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Cincinnati
Ohio Centennial
Columbus
Kansas
Nebraska
Colorado
Minnesota
Dakota
Montana
Epteining
Arkansas
Indian Territory
Texas
New Mexico
Tennessee
Mississippi
Louisiana
C & M Ry Co
W K Richards
G PA
Cambridge
Caldwell
Ohio
Grand Parade, Log Cabin Dedication and Addresses By Gov. Foraker
W. HM. Gibson
D. J. Ryan
Col Taylor
Advantages of mental training in social life for professionals
The piece argues that mental discipline from reading and study improves social interaction across classes. It suggests leisure time, ability, and money enable nonprofessionals to gain this edge, through study and travel, making one more useful in public and domestic life. It favors scholarly pursuits over billiards, novels, and cards for ambitious youths.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Ad Claim for Skin Ailments
An 19th century advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best remedy for bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with a promise of guaranteed satisfaction or money back. Priced at 25 cents per box and sold by C L Wall & Co through December 188.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.L. Wall & Co
New two story six room house for sale in Cambridge Ohio
Carson's Addition Cambridge Ohio offers a well finished two story six room house with out buildings and a water well. For details call or address M L Campser Cambridge O June 28 tf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson
Cambridge
M. L. CampsEr
Florida lands on market offer 3,000,000 acres for settlers
J. G. Carver offers 3,000,000 acres across Florida for sale with special inducements to actual settlers. Lands described as among the choicest in various parts of the state, with perfect title. Maps available and full information at the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Advertised Letters List at Cambridge Office 1888
Cambridge Ohio post office reports a Sept 15 1888 advertised letters list. Names include Richard Allison A A Bradley W L Berry Miss Punch Caskey John Charlegh Harley Donaldson W H Davis Miss Dora Dewitt Alex Karich George Estep Mary Gordon Jacob W Hoffman Miss Lulu Hawes Jon Johnston T A Montgomery Miss Ida Nelson Miss Florence Wait Mrs Nancy Oldham Mrs Nancy Powell James A Pugh GW Rarey Reason Smith 2 All Shafer Calvin Shaffer Charles EK Spangler Luthern L Williams Win Yron 2 Postals W C Blew A H Campbell A W Clapper G W Carol TW Clark John Duncan John Trem Esq W A Harford J W Patten Reason Smith 2 A l Turner W R Woodward Charles Welker
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Ohio
Cambridge Post Ofice
Richard Allison
A A Bradley
W L Berry
Punch Caskey
John Charlegh
Harley Donaldson
W H Davis
Dora Dewitt
Alex Karich
George Estep
Mary Gordon
Jacob W. Hoffman
Lulu Hawes
Jon Johnston
T A Montgomery
Ida Nelson
Florence Wait
Nancy Oldham
Nancy Powell
James A Pugh
GW Rarey
Reason Smith
All Shafer
Calvin Shaffer
Charles EK Spangler
Luthern L Williams
Win Yron
Postals
W C Blew
A H Campbell
A W Clapper
Carol
TW Clark
John Duncan
John Trem, Esq
W A Harford
J W Patten
A'l Turner
W R Woodward
Charles Welker
Ferguson Leech Nuptials in Estes Park and Cambridge
Horace W Ferguson of Estes Park Colorado and Miss Virginia Leech of Cambridge Ohio wed September 12 1888 at the residence of the officiating minister Rev W H McFarland.
Greenwold News Item Announces Birth
September 17, 1888, a son was born to Mr and Mrs H Greenwold of this place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwold
H. Greenwold
This Place
Teachers certificates examined by Guernsey County Board
The Guernsey County Board of Examiners will hold meetings for examining applicants for teachers certificates at Cambridge on the first and third Saturdays of September and October and on the second Saturday of November by order of the Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guernsey
Cambridge Market Seed and Produce List
An archived market listing for Cambridge shows assorted seeds and staples. Items include Orchard Grass seed, Red Top seed, Blue Grass seed, Sorghum, and various seeds like Alsyke Clover and Red Clover. The list also mentions fresh butter, hams, lard, shoulders, and chickens, with prices in a scattered format.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avéngebovess
Onagheuas
Eaiacoe Wee Mills Eers Esbeev
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Cambridge Herald
J.P. Mahaffey
T. W. Ogier
Main St
East Court Square
Grand Army
Milwaukee
Antrim
J L Douglas
C R Morgan
Elias Webster
Verna Boyd
Window Glass Company
W . Cowden
Addison Bros
Board of Health
Summerfield
Pittsburgh
Allegheny County
Brady
James Temple
Henry McCracken
John Brown
Martin Rubicaman
Decatur
Ills
John Baker
J C McCracken
Clyde McConnell
Soio College
Albert
William Hines
Madison
John Thomas
St Joseph
William Naftal
John Temple
Sedgwick
W_M McCall
Londonderry
Samuel Thomas
Love City
J K Grimes
Claysville
Midway
Goto Graver Minina Co
Sansom St
San Francisco, Cal
Swift's
Alrrep P. Rominson
Prawer 3
Atlanta, Ga
Jeannetta
NOBBY
Gormley
Ter
Ele
Gant
Taylor -- Block
Cambridge, O
Salmon & Ewalt
Cosgrave
Main Street
Campbell & Carlisle
J. BE. Annis
Blanke
Irion
Te Sto
Taylor
J. F. Amstot
J. EX
PADEN
Washington, Ohio
Ailor—A.kersery
Rainey
J. O. McIlyar
J. O. McIlyar’s
Bay
C. & M. Railway
Bucklen
J. GC. Carver
Florida Southern Railway Co
Harrison
Pike
Morrow
Licking
Hocking Counties
Kentucky
J. O. Milyar
W.H. HW. McIlvar, P. M
J.C. Carver
Orrick
Wheeling Avenue
East Eighth Street
Lake
C. Scott
Cambridge Market
Wheeling Age
Bet
J. M. Cook
Block
Rim
America
Portland
Mae
Mrs. ET. Forsszthe
Psi
AMD
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Asien
Sir LE
Kucbokueateek
Common Sense Steam Evaporator Co
Newark, Ohio
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