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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1869-05-07
Pure CIstern.W Water.

CIsTERN.wATER becomes foul and Of.
fensive because it contains large amount
of organic matter derived from the roof of
the hoNse, absorbed from the air, etc
This matter may be in the form Of germs,
or it may be in the process of growth or
decay. 1t may be vegetable or animal, or
both, the latter condition generally pre-
vailing. This matter undergoes rapid
growth and decay, and exceed
ingly rapid multiplication. When the tenn
perature is warm, as in the summer, there
are Two ways to correct the evil: First, by
entire separation of all organic matter
from the water second, by its complete
destruction while in the water. The first
object can scarcely be accomplished, as no
simple filter would separate all germs, and
even If separated, the water could not be
kept for use exposed to the air. The pro-
per method of publication Is, therefore, by
chemical destruction. This may be effect
ually, economically, and safely done by the
permanganate of potassa, used in the pro-
portion of about an ounce to fifty gallons
of water. A destructive chemical change
takes place, the organic matter Is reduced
and the whole mass is prec'pitated as an
inert and harmless sediment The chemi'
cal reaction is marked by purple color
ing of the solution, and this color indicates
the presence of organic matter. The per.
manganate should be added until this color
disappears, when you may know that the
organic matter is entirely destroyed, fol
an infiuitesimal quantity OF the latter will
be detected by the former. This prepara,
tion of potash may be obtained at any
druggists.-A Physician, IN Helrh ana
| H0gylR
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1869-05-07

many days. Then remorpe came 10 the
mother, and she reflected on the work Of
her hands Her son was wanderer. The
eyes of her daughter were sad with tears.
Her husband was angered and she had
failed in all she had undertaken. Her
husband permitted the music teacher to
return and she did not object.
When it was found that the piano was
hopeless man came from Chicago to doc
tor 1t; but he worked in vain. The manu-.
facturer said they should send it to him,
and he would find out cure OF knock Il
to pieces, They sent II, and in the course
of time received letter stating that dia.
mond ring had been discovered wedged In,
in such place as to cause the disoordaut
sound that had puzzled them. II was then
evident that Julia had dropped IL in there
probably In closing the plano. 1t was
also evident that Cinderella was limo.
cent.
OF course, from that moment, the story
could have but one ending The limo
cert girl was released. The wandering
son returned. Tho doctor who had be
haved outrageously, and hbelled Julia
was thrashed and banished There wer,
two weddings on one day, and four tende
hearts were made happy, af(er many trib
ulations. The music teacher has become
a farmer, and 10 beloved by his mother-in
law. They dwell together in perfect hap
pinees, and cannot understand why peo
Pile should get divorced.
Now, the romance is true. The oharso
ters live among us. Cinderella and Julit
shop in Chicago. and have boen seel
weeping over fictitious sorrows at tn
| Opera House. The West 10 not 80 praC
tical after ALL Chicago Tribune.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1869-05-07
bathing and Friction.


SOME animals bathe, others do not.
Those that bathe seem TO do so for pur-
poses of cleanliness but all animals,
whose skin is made for the same functions
as that of man, whether they battle or
not, have the means OF applying friction to
every part of the skin. Fowls aud birds
sometimes bathe, but more generally keep
the skin free and clean by the use of the
bill, aad where the bill cannot be applied,
the toes can be, so that every point in the
skin, and every feather, Ia kept clear and
clean. The COW not only keeps her own
skin clean by the use of her moist, rough
tongue, but she assiduously applies her
crash towel to every part of her calf, and
no "mother's darling" is made cleaner
every morning and / am not prepared to
say that soap and cochituate water, with
a towel, have any superior advantages,
either for cleanliness or for healthy friction.
From every part OF the skin, as have
elsewhere explained. sensible and in
sensible perspiration are constantly exud.
ing, carrying OF waste materials, which
must be disposed OF, or some disease Is the
Consequence. II is, therefore, very i'm.
portant that the skin be kept clean and
nee from ell obstructions but Ii Ia not Of
great consequence whether this be done
by general bathing, by Rponging, or by
dry friction with rough towel, hsiF nit.
ton, or hesh brush. tE
oaC guisV lmpeFtans ebiect, hoWsvsr, d
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1869-05-07
A MODERN ROMANCE.

THERE live in one of those towns which
hang on the verge of Chicago, almost ripe
for annexation, man and his wife, who,
after years of industry and of poverty
brayely endured, now enjoy the prosper
Gus fruits of their tells. To name them is
needless, since that would not add to the
story, and would only grieVe this couple,
who, after much sorroW, now live in
peace.
Two children were given them, the OBJ.
jects Of great though unequal love. Ma
turally they found their son and daughter
free from fault. and all the girls agreed
with them as to the first, and all the young
men IS to the second. The girl, Julia, had
the blonde beauty of the maidens of the
North. Her cheeks and chin had dimples,
In which the hearts Of the youth were
buried. Her blue eyes were mirrors, in
whose untroubled expanse all sweet things
could be seen reflected, and the beaux OF
the village were fond OF looking in them
for hours. Cupid would have strung his
bow with her hair, and those whom she
rejected, when they contemplated suicide,
thought Of strangling themselves with its
meshea. Her hands were small, and when
ono looked 81 them one thought Of lidea
and the odoE Of Yiolsla. She herself wai
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1869-05-07

gained by the use of water to the whole
surface II is thus rendered lees susceptible
to cold and moisture, so that those who are
hsbituaied to cold bathing, within proper
limits, are less liable to catch cold on ex-
posure TO cold or damp air But TO derive
benefit and not harm from cold bathing,
or cold sponging, certain conditions must
be observed. The cold bath must be fol.
flowed by reaction, which gives pleas.
urable glow of heat or il does harm and
not good and to insure that reaction we
must not bathe at night, OF at any time
after exhaustive exercise, or directly after
full meal, and until wo are accustomed
TO H. must not be exposed 10 cold but a
very short time, but we can gradually
learn to bear more and more exposure.
Without these precautions, cold baths are
dangerous.
johnson, in his Elements on Agricul
tural Chemistry, makes the following
statement: "SlX pigs were put together
for seven weeks. Three were currycombed
and cared fr, the other three left to them
selves The former three consumed fv'
bushels of peas less, and had gained two
stono and four pounds more than the un
curried three" And he adds, "The skin
Of pigs fed in tho forest in the season o
acorns is white and shining.-Dr A. j
! Be{lotpS
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1869-05-07
A Spicy Letter from Grace Greenwood.

GRACE GREENwooD publishes the fol-
lowing racy and characteristic letter in
the Philadelphia Star; b..s ..sssat
Editor of The Star-Sir: find in your
issue of yesterday the following para
graph:
Greenwood), & fourth-class clerk In the
Post Office Department, was,an applicant
for the position Of General Superintend-
ent in the Post Office Department, but
failed to get the appointment"
During the visit of Mr.. Macready to
this country, as he was travelling on q
Western steamboat, he was pointed out by
a wsggish clerk to a cough baekwoods
man, as Ole Bull, who was then giving
concerts In the West. The great TRACE
dian sat apart on the deck, wrapped In
poetic contemplation and insular dignity;
but the tall Missourian strobe immediately
up to him, and with startling slap ON the
shoulder, thus addressed him; Hello,
old hoss Old Bull Thar's your fiddle :"
The stately actor turned upon him, and.
with "withering look" and In the most
tragic tone, replied "Sir, am not a
horse, neither am bull, neithey have l
a fiddle"
In like manner, 1 have to reply that Mr..
Lippincott, of Philadelphia, "the hus-
band Of Grace Greenwood" is not doc
tor neither is he " fourth class clerk in
the Post Office Department !; neither has
he been san applicant for the position of
General Superintendent of the Post Once
Department; neither has he failed to get
the appointment
As for the excellent DIR. Lippincott, is
| it not enough that he should miss OF the
office to which he aspired, that You must
| divorce him from his lawful wife, a most
estimable lady, and bestow him upon
strangers a
As for us, belonging 10 another branch
of the Lippincott tree. we have applied
for no office at Washington, though We
have, win confess, held ourselves open
to the proffer of first, class foreign mis-
sion. With slight solicitation we would
consent to be "a locker on in Vienna"
though, perhaps, Madrid would be better
point, as our worldly possessions prin-
| cipally consist OF certain dilapidated
"Castles in Spain" That we missed of
Paris YVES not, we feel assured, because
! our honored President loved Phlladelphia
less, but Galena more. a. Curtin has
fallen upon our hopes OF 81. Petersburg,
and If we mourn, 1t win not be Russian
Sables. As for the Court of st. James, II
seems "your Motley is the only wear.
think have some reason 70 complain
Of you editors for epparenly chasing me
among the "bigamistic writer's OF the
day." Ia assigning TO me 80 many amiable
consOrts If you would only vary the
name occasionally there would be sone
relief In the variety but toVours Lippin-
eott - tts..s..
The same disclaimer now put forth
for the benefit Of DIR. Lippincot musa ap.
ply TO Mr.. j. b. Lippinc9tk the great
publisher, aud to Gen. Llpplnc0tt late
DoOrkeeper OF the Senate. q
They are I" all honorable men," doubt.
less, but they are not my husbands aud
hereby warn all persons against rusiihe
me on their account Z
GRAcA aHxrRvoopi
wsahiugton, April u, ise0'
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1869-05-07
9slefteo AlisfelIaup.
MIR. JOHN srOTrs DIFFICULTY.

LESS than forty years ago, in a certain
west country town of England, lived Mr..
John Stott, head of the constabulary, SO
astute a thiefcatcher that his friends
thought 1t pity he should throw his wits
away upon provincial Vagabonds, and not
give them broad and noble scope as Bow
Street runner. His enemies, the local
scoundrels, thought the same but con-
tented themselves with observing darkly
that "he was SO sharp that he would one
day probably cut himself" or that Z" he
was too clever to live" In spite Of these
intellectual advantages, or in consequence
of them, Mr.. Stott was as vain as peacock,
and made the not uncommon mistake OF
imagining himself even cleverer fellow
than he really was He kept the little
town (for it YVES a little one them so clear
of evil-doers, and got so complimented
thereupon by the bench of magistrates,
that he could not conceive that any mis-
demeanor could be committed which his
sagacity should be unable to ferret out, OF
should fail to bring 1t home to the true
culprit. Il don't pretend for to say, was
one of his favorite remarks, "as- was
Reper puzzled in my profession, but this
tOiH say, as no man ever took me in ta0Ics"
and then he would resume his pipe with
the air of man who has modestly con-
feeeed TO weakness, which no other per
son would have dreamed of attributing TO
him. Even his wife believed In Mr.. John
Stott, and so doubtless would his eaLst d,
ohana6re if he had happened to have kept
+ One 9rtsG
Burglary at Sir Robert Airs last
night" said he, sententiously, as he sal
smoking amer supper in his snug little par
lor, one summer evening, while his wifi
mixed his gin-punch after his own particu
lar receipt
H [" You have got the wretches, of course,
observed Mrs. Btott pairing the lemon-pee
SO that yoe could see through 1t, "or elsl
Il would not be my John"
"a Well, po," returned the great man
rightly appropriating the last observation
as com pliment rather than an expression
Z of doubt as TO his personal identity. Th'
fact ID, it's very queer; but have not 60
the Wretches. shall have them to-moE
row, but At present they are absolutely a
large"
"Lor, Iohnl / can scarcely believe yol
when you tell me. Why, how on cart
could they have sol SWay hon you
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1869-05-07
The Railroads OF the World at the End
or the Year IS0S.

The Commercial and Nndncidl Chr0ni-
Gle gives the following table of the miles
of railroad in the several countries of the
world, their cost per mile, the number of
square miles and number of inhabitants to
each mile of railroad:
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1869-05-07
FkCTS ANp FTauExs.

day (perhaps for tina. reason), and win dc
no more dfoil things. - Hharth and Hdsas.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1869-05-07

'Tis like my time is nearly out, OF that I'm not
afraid;
l never cheated any man, and all my debts are
paid
They cal! It rest that we shall have, but work
~ would do no harm;
There can't be rivers there, and zelda, without
soma sort o. farm l-Redrh and Home.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1869-05-07

Father, 1 mind. was eishty-ny0 oorOre he S.ve IN
But he was dim o. sight, and ripplod with the
rheumatik. W." 'ue
l followed in the old, steady ~, so he was sat.
But Reuben likes new-fansied, things and way.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1869-05-07

when en- was young, time had for me lazy o1's
But 'AOw its like blOOded horse, that means to
win the race. -Ns w
And yet can't I'LL out my days, tire myself with
I'd rsthsr use my legs and hands than plague NV
head with thought, P''s ~ my
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1869-05-07

seems easier here: F''Nn' my enhlf
haven't seen ae fine a a,r,,sy ,h,. a..
year 80 ' ~ Snu twenty
And how 6 ne h time IS round so quick la week,
they plough Cor corn ""' anu anu nO"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1869-05-07

lrou,,AI ros. lso ron.l Inhabit-
Countries and 1"p d VI S0,' aS ,oS'aaehl ants to
states. no,ins Mia n,tJa each
ullces luNlos lhlao n,fa
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1869-05-07

Well, wellI ten thousand times I've thought the
things I'm thinking now;
I've thought them in the harvest-held and in the
clOver.mo
And sometimes get tired OF them, and wish I'd
something new Id,
But this is all I've seen and known SO what's a
man to do?
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-10-22

EMPoRIA.-This is the name of a new
cooking stove just invented by Cham
berlain s. Co., the great stove manufac-
turers of Cincinnati, and named after
our town. We did not examine it suf-
ticiently to explain the new features, but
it is thought TO be the best cook stove in
the market. The improvements it con-
tains as well as the name were suggested
to Chamberlain & Co. by our fellow
townsman, j. C. Fraker. 1t is believed
this stove will have good run among
the people. HolderTnan has them. Go
and take look at them.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-10-22

New DRUG HoUsE.-The large stock of
lrugs, medicines. etc., for the new drug
store of Tandy & Trueworthy. is being
opened and put upon the shelves. The
building. No. 19l Commercial street, is a
,ommodious one, and is furnished and fitted
up in excellent style, being built especially
for their business. Their stock was purchas-
ed in the East, and was selected with view
to suiting the wants of the southwestern
rade. They propose to keep nothing but
the purest OF drugs. They have some choice
brands of liquors for medical purposes.
Have also large stock of perfumery, fancy
articles, and other stock usually kept in a
irst class drug store. Read their advertise
nent in this paper.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-10-22
TowN AND CoUNTIsX y.

DowN Standardization and all his sad
dies. harness, whips, etc. have gone down
street to his new building, OH the corner Of
Commercial street and Fifth Avenue. The
front part of the building Is to be used rs a
salesroom. lie has lately erected large
addition in the rear for mandatory. y
few years ago Bundrem commenced business
here with a very small capital. BY in
dustry and fair dealing he has built up a
trade that demands one of the largest rooms
in town. We hope Horace will grow until
his establishment will cover an acre or two
of ground.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-10-22

E. R. Holderman & Bro. are just in
receipt of an immense new stock OF
goods-the largest ever brought TO this
market, comprising not only heating
and cooking stoves, but a complete as
sOrtmsRt Of all kinds Of hardware.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-10-22

After having visited the theaters OF Leay-
enworth, the public halls OF Atchison, the
churches OF Lawrence, the Legislative Halls
of Topeka. and Fourth of july at Fort
Scott, we can say that Enlporia has more
handsome women than any town of its size
in the State
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-10-22

Two DAILY STAGEs.-The Stage Company
are now running two coaches between her,
and Burlingame, as follows: Arrives at
and 10 O'Clock p. M; departs ut II, mid
night, and 8 O'Clock a. M. Careful drivers.
excellent coaches, and good teams, are rui
Oh this route. Close connections are made
with arriving and departing trains at Bur-
linOame
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-10-22

Last Sabbath evening, after the larg,
chandelier in the Methodist Church had beeL
trimmed and hung to its place, and befor,
the congregation began to arrive. the fast
ening in the ceiling gave way, and the Who'll,
concern came to the floor with 4 crash,
breaking the lamps and scattering the oil OIL
the floor. Had the lamps been lighted !;
fire would have undoubtedly ensued
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-10-22
ROAD NOTICE.

NOTICE Is hereby given that petition will
IN be presented 10 the Board Of County
commissioners OF Lyon county = Kansas, ut
their next meeting. to be held at the ofiire Of
the County Clerk for said county, on the 5th
day Of November. A. d. 1863, praying for the
establishment OF Q county road as follows, viz:
Commencing at the southwest corner of EN-
poria town site, and running thence west
through the center Of sections 10 and Il. of
town 10. range IL, east 9Th =. NJ, to the west
line Of said section II.
a. r. BANCROFT.
Principal Petitioner.
EmpOria, KAN. Oct, 18th, 1869. 1874
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-10-22

There seems 10 be general complaint among
pur business men that they cannot get their goods
rom the East. There seems to be bad manage
nent somewhere. Goods that were shipped from
st. Louis four 1--WE weeks ago have not been heard
rom. Our merchants have been compelled to go
s far east as Kansas City in search of delayed
Gods 1t is very agravating indeed to DC thus treat
ii by railroad men.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-10-22

j. c. Fraker is fitting up his business house,
just north of Clapp's, and will put in a stool
Of dry goods, notions, hats, caps, boots ant
shoes, next week. He has just returned from
st. Louis and Chicago, where he bought larg,
stock of the above goods, adapted TO this mar
ket. He intends TO keep an excellent stock OF
goods, and proposes 10 sell at cost and profit
for cash.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-10-22

Charley Drake is running for Representa-
tive in the Americas district without oppo-
sition, so far as we know. He has twic,
represented that district faithfully, ably.
and to the satisfaction of the people. IL,
was one of the most industrious members O..
the last House.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-10-22

We return thanks TO our friend Godfrey
8 'hwartz, OF Jackson township, for basket
full of California Snow Blossom potatoes. They
arr new variety which Mr.. s. has been cult
v,ting for some years, and he pronounces them
No. / In all respects. He raised 20 bushels on
a patch Of ground 60 rods square.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-10-22
NIAIRRIISE.

Married at the residence of G. W smith, on the
s0-h of October. by Elder j. " Loyesee Mr.. G W
SMITH, Of this vicinity and Miss AMANDA PAYToS
of Toledo chase county, Kansas
With the above came nice piece of cake for
which the parties have thanks. We wish them
d happy journey through life.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-10-22

DEMOCRATIC MEETISG.-Thc Democrats OF LvoH
county are requested TO meet at the court house
Saturday, October 22l. tomorrow, to take into
consideration who to support for county
officers of Lyon county, and to transact any other
business that may pronerly be brought before the
meeting Every Democrat in the county is urged
O be present BY order OF Committee.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-10-22

George w. Frederick, one of the old
est merchants in Enporia, has sold his
interest in the dry goods and grocery
business TO Henry Mayes. George will
re missed ip the mercantile circles of
our town, but his friends will be glad
to know he still remains as member
OF the firm of Bacheller & Frederick, in
the Real Estate business. Wicks &
Mayes will continue the business, at the
I'D stand. Both of them are noted for
heir devotion to business and the inter
'sts of of their customers, and we hope
they may be rewarded bya heavy bust
ness from the public See their adver-
tisement.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-10-22

POLITICAL We thought from the number
OF communications on the subject, that wer,
published in our paper in the early part of tn
campaign. that the fight over county office,
would be brisk, but il hardly creates ripple
Few men speak of the matter, and so far a,
We are able TO observe, the only contest is =
good natured one between the rival candidates
and even they Cor some OF them at least) h2y,
abandoned the usual electioneering tours.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-10-22

The Southern Kansas Stage Company are
running two-horse coaches daily between
the end of the track at Council Grove and
Fort Scott. The stock is all good, and reg
ular time is made. Connections are made
with the passenger trains arriving and de-
parting at Council Grove. Those who de-
sire to travel over the best farming country
in Kansas. will do we'll TO take this route,
as they will thus be able TO see almost the
entire Neosho Valley in all its beauty and
grandeur
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-10-22

New BOARDING HoUsE.-Mr. E. 3.
Peyton has sold his large stone resi-
.lence on the corner of Mechanics street
md Sixth Avenue to a newcomer
named Daniel Knox, who will immedi-
ately open in the building a first-class
boarding house. We are glad to make
this announcement, because a good por-
ton of the time since spring boarding
places have been very scarce.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-10-22

Misses NJ. NJ. Dixon & L. Paisley,
Having bought out Mr-. C. E. Winne's miIIin-
cry store, will continue the business IN the
room formerly occupied by her. We expec
to do millinery, dress and cloak making in the
latest styles. We invite all to give US call, a.
we think we can suit them both in quality and
price. 42-3m
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-10-22

Jos. Ruble has bought htlf interest in the
Saddlery and Harness store OF p. X. Span
gler. The stock has been removed to the rooms
occupied by Ruble. Hereafter the Saddlery and
Harness business will be run In connection
With the Saddlery- Hardware and Leather
store of Jos. Ruble. Their advertisement
will appear next week