Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1873-07-11
FROM BELvILLE RIDGE.

En-. JUuRShL;--The celebration Al Househol-
der's Corners on the 4Ih came well nigh proving
failure; no, that the people had not dove their
part, but on the account Of the iuclenency ofthe
weather. Ample preparations had been made
for Zig time. Hundreds Of men, women and
children could be seen in every directioD but
the rain began to pour down In torrents early
IN the day, aud wagon load after wagon load
Of people went to their homes, anl thus they
kept leaving until there was but a few who
lived at great distance left to celebrate the
glorious 4th Of July. About O'Clock the clouds
cleared away, the sun came out for short
time, and we repaired to the grove. Capt. ABB
bott, of Bowling Green, was on hand and de-
liverod fine Grafton, after which DR., Philo
gave us one Of his best speeches. Our Ridge
Band was on hand and gave them the best they
had In the way Of Howng, and the citizens Of
Householder's Corners came forward and payed
the boys literally for it. DR.. Loomis kindly
gave MS possession Of his large hall above his
store during the rain. Mr.. Myers threw open
the doors Of his Hotel, and Esq, Dav idson's lit
tie store room was crowded so full that one
could hardly breathe In fact never saw more
generous-hearted set Of people, and in behalf Of
the member Of the Band tender the citizens
Of the Corners our most heartfelt thanks for
their Kindness. during our stay among them and
hope that when the 9sth anniversary of the Dec.
laration of our Independence shalt come tina
they may have a more favorable day to cele.
brate the Glorious old 4th than they had on the
9th.
Since writing you last have been over
good portion Of Word county, and lam glad TO be
able to say that the prospect for crops Is mucl
better than expected to see. The corn croI
bids fair to be a full crop-that ia where the
worms did not destroy it. Potatoes look fine
heard a good many farmers say that th,
"eussed later bugs we're leAving". The oats
crop will be short on account Of the drouth.
have not examined the berry but have hearC
several Of our farmers remark that It was yer,
fac. The crops Of grass will be short per
hars half crop is all that can be expected
There is considerable buckwlest being sown
SO we may expect plenty of slap-jAcks next win
ter, but they (the slap jacks bring little conso
lation to dispepiics, as you know. If dispep
tic wants to enjoy foretaste Of the horrors o
the informal regions, let him ent 10 or IS gOot
sized Buckwent slnp-iacks, well saturated will
the oil ofswine, at 8 oclook in the evening thel
60 to bed and il he dont hear from the night
mare before morning then am mistaken. Blu
| am DEPRESSING.
We have the most interesting Sabbath Schou
this Summer that we have ever had since tn
organization of the school at this place, and tn
interest seems TO be growing more aud NOR
each Sabbath. This is as it should be.
l hear some talk Of having an old fashione
camp,neeting on Belyille Ridge sometime dur
ing the season, due notice Of which will be gir
enso that all who may desire pleasant time ca
avail themselves Of the opportunity. hop
you will excuse this ill-composed letter.
write in great haste having but little time t.
spare. You may hear from me again from
some other locality in few weeks, as expeC
to- be on the wing during the Summer.
GRIDIRoS.
BEivILLE RIDGE, July I, 1873