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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-12-18
TIE BALLOON WEDDING.
John Bull on Prof. DoDaldson "A BIT Of
Illustrated Irony,


The last issue of the London Punch hits of
the Cincinnati balloon wedding in the following
style. Preceding the poem, is a carioature Civ
ing representatives Of England, Scotland, Ire
land, France, 30, taking turns in gazing at
Brother Jonathan" entauglcd 10 a collapsed
gas-bng. Into the latter, pipes are leading from
vessels labelled "Brag,"" IIumbug,"" Bosh "
Speculation" &c. u
AER0NAUT SINGS.
| and SIX more went up in a balloon,
From the town OF Cincinnati, the other Afternoon,
With couple of the party TO bc married on
the way.
New to tho daughters and the sons Of clay
Up shot the balloon to the regions higher
BY long, long chalk than the talest spire
The bald-headed eagle we bid goodbye,
As VIC went n soarin' to our kindred skv,
Up in a balloon, boys, up In a balloon,
A singin' OF Excelsior r. aud shoulin'
to the moon
Up in balloon, boys up in a ballon,
cAl'late it's jolly to be up in a balloon.
Up, up we was histed by gassive power,
To the height of mile above town and tower;
There they pit their faith, aud their VOWS
they vowed
On the sunlt back Of a thunder-cloud.
They were spliced beneath the eternal stars,
In the presence Of Jupiter, Venus and Mars;
We rocked neither Little nor Great Bears
growl;
And We laughed as we bid the Dog Star howl
Up in balloon, &c.
The scene was solemn-the rite was short
There warn't much ceremony to report,
But the spheres did 'propriate music play;
Mendelssohn's "W edding March, )" clear as day.
We realized that air, and caught
The everlastin' tune in thought,
And the songs Of the Planets wo heer'd afar,
With our innard ears in the nuptial car.
Up in a balloon, &c.
We descended with quite favorin' gale,
Happy pair and all, to this earthly vale.
" Is there marriage on hgh?' some people
inquire.
II theirn' wasn't one I'm a falsifer.
That's fact cOnsarnin' them there folks;
Though the skeptic may deem ii a Yankee
huNx,
'Tis as true as that two and two make four
Or wish ! may ne'er ascend no more
In an air balloOn-In air balloon
And don't care a cent for ne'er a bulfoon,
As may caricature mo In his cartoon
OF ths marriage witnessed up In a bal
loon.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-12-18
A Mnrderer,s Confession.

On the 10Th of October, Joseph Robbins
a bridge watchman at Kaskaskie, on The
Vandala railroad in Illinois, was murder
ed. Nathan Burgis, neighbor of Robbins,
was arrestrd by the officials of Fayette
county and the evidence against him was so
strong that he made confession in open
court, saying;S
al knew the Vandalla pay-car had pass
ed that afternoon, and had paid Robbins
his months wages, got that shotgun and
went to the bridge, As approached the
watch-house saw through the window Rob-
bins sitting inside. His head and shoulders
only could be seen. / raised the gun and
fred. then hesitatcd few minutes to lis
ten if the report of thegun had aroused any
one then went to the window and found
Robbins on his knees praying. plainly
heard him say, o God, have mercy on the
one who did this. Spare him for Jesus
sake was Mortified and turned and ran,
do not know where--I did not enter the
house nor touch the door. His words haunt
me still"
The sum of money for which Robbins was
murdered was thirty-one dollars and fifty
cents There is great excitement in Fayette
county, and threats Of lynching Burgs,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-12-18
rnoM JERRY CRY.

EDITOR JouRNAL:--A few weeks since
young man that will call ~"D."
called on Mr. j. II. Bigolow, Of Mungin,
and desired work. Mr.. b. employed him
and all went smoothly until Mr.. b. COM
menced threshing, when his son Rolla took
off his vest and hung it on the fence. In
the pocket of the vest was q watch worth
about 50 80, and chain, worth probably
more. This was DIS opportunity and he inn
proved it. When Rolla again donned the
vest and felt in the pocket for the watch
twas not there. Then commenced a lively
search for the missing watch and chain
d. engaged in the search as eagerly as the
boy, but all to no purpose Soon after this
event D. quit work for Mr.. B. and spent
few weeks visiting friends, then left for Wee-
ton. Mr.. Bigalow now began to suspect
that d. had the watch, and he said, al
am going to have that watch if it can Je
found, and when John is determined to do
a thing it will be doneif energy and money
will do it, So he went to Weston and be-
gan to enquire respecting the doings of d.
He soon learned that d. had been trading
watches and upon further inquiry that the
watch.he traded Off had been presented to a
young lady by her admirer. Mr.. B. now
employed cheeky chap of Weston to
talk up the case. The Weston man went
to the young lady in question and pro
ceeded to interview her in.the most ap-
proved style respecting her valuable pres
ent, telling her that her. beau was poor
stick, that he never had watch &c. The
lady insisted that he had onst possessed
time-keepcr," and at once produced the
SO 80 watch that had made 80 many happy
and so many miserable within the last few
days. The Weston man reported his sue
cess to Mr. B.-a writ was Issued and j.
Hagain held the coveted prize, minus the
chain. d. was bound over to Court, and
not having bail handy was assigned TO Mr..
Bairds boarding house. Mr. b., however,
concluded not to visit Bowling Green that
night so he and D. returned to Mungin in
Mr. BIS buggy. Mr. B. allowed d. to re-
tire for the night and organized guard,
consisting of G. w. Gorton and Rolla, his
son. 6. w. took the first relief and was
by Rolla about l A. NJ. In the
morning Mr.. B. and hi. prisoner went to
the county seat and d. was soon lodged in
the Baird mansion to remain until he could
have hearing. He employed Gen. D. w. !
II. Day to defend him, and our young
States Attorney undertook the prosecution.
The General soon had the young prosecutor
horse da combH. d. was again free, and now
he threatens to prosecute J. II. for false
imprisonment.
Mr.. Bigalow is firm Democrat, and felt
quite elated when Wood county elected
"the youngest States Attorney in Ohio, but |
he is now getting tired of fooling, and
thinks that Wood county ought to have a
prosecutor that could frame an Indictment
that would hang together. ADoLrHUs.
JERRY CITY Dec q 1874
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-12-18
(Writton for the Perrysburg Journalp
by THE SEA.


Twas n lovely dwelling
BY the sea, by the sea,
Where the wild waves swelling
Mournfully, mournfullyl
Beating Oft the lone shore sadly,
breaking out again 30 madly,
Then rebounding gladly,
The wild sea, the wild sea
Such lovely maiden,
Lulie Lee, Lulie Lee,
Heart with mirth DER laden,
By the sea, the wild sea.
Ever merry, ever singing
Her sweet songs were ever ringing
Long the beach her footsteps winging,
Near the sea, the sad sea.
One bright summer evening,
BY the sea, the blue sea,
Was sweet Lulie cleaning,
Shells of sea, the lone sea-
BY her side did walk her lover,
He upon the sea rover
Cupid, sly, did DER them hover,
BY the sea, the glad sea.
MAUMEE CITY, November, 1874.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-12-18
Dyspepsia.

Dyspepsia is the most discOuraging and dis
tressing disease man is heir to. Americans
are particularly subject to this disease and its
effects such as sour stomach, sick headache,
habitual costiveness, heartburn, water-hrash,
-,awing aud burning pains in the pit Of the
mach, coming uPOf the food, coated tongue
agreeable taste iu the mouth, impure blood
nd all diseases Of the Stomach and Liver.
wo doses Of GREEN's AUGUST FLOWER win re-
q you at once, and there positively is not a
in the United States II will not cure. II
a doubt this 20 to your Druggist. A. r..
IIMPRBY, and get a sample bottle FOR 10 cents
ad nv II. Regular size rs cents, 27zE
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-12-18
ICnn Drink or LET n Alone.

Many who indulge regularly in the use of
intoxicants say: 81 don't care for it, | can
drink or let it alone, Whatsoever please"
Are they sure OF this? Let them, as an ex-
pertinent, resolve to abstain for wsek and
they will thereby learn how strong within
them the appetite has become Ii they OBJ
serve closely their sensations and cravings,
they will be startled at the power which the
demon has obtained over them. They will
find that gigantic effort will be required
to make him loosen his grasp.
Try, it gentlemen, and report the results Of
the experiment through the JOURNAL.
.. b. SERVER
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-12-18
The Great South west |

To all persons desiring HoMEs in the great
and prosperous W est, the Atlantic and Pacific
Railroad Company gives cordial iavitation to
visit its lands il Central and Southwest
MISSOURI, (which possesses all the require
menls of a COOL elm tte good soil. good Unter,
and good health, with long and cool summers
and short and mild winters.
100000 Acres of Prairie and Timber
Lands are offered for sale at low price and long
time terms in fact made u sui, purchasers,
who are furnished with Free Trdnsportaii.n
from 81. Louis to ths lands, at the Company s
Office in st Louis.
Fur particulars in pamphlets with maps, ad-
dress A. l.. DgANE, Land Commissioner, At
lanlo and Pacific Railroad Co, % South 4dh
Street, st Louis, Mo.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-12-18
Fnrs.-Those desiring to

Furs.-Those desiring to purchase Furs,
at wholesale or retail, should remember
N. w. EDDY, 10 Summit street, Toledo, O.
Full sets at almost any price desired. He
also keeps full line of Hats and Caps,
which he is selling at reduced prices Give
him a call.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-12-18

Preaching.-The Rev. w. J. TRIMBLE
OF Toledo, will preach in the Presbyterian
church next Sabbath morning and evening.
The evening discourse is expected to be to
the young people Of the village.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-12-18

Catholic Fair.-Our Catholic friends
will hold Fair at Hillabrand's Hall, COM
mancing on Monday next and closing on
the Saturday following, for the benefit OF
the church. Their fairs in the past have
been successful, and we predict the same
for the one to take place next week.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-12-18
PERRYsBURG MARKETS
DIRECTED wEEKLY nv GILBERT BEACH AND
JAMES P. AvERILL.

Money 10 Loan The Perrysburg Sav
,pRs& Loan Association are prepared to loan
money on short time, at as reasonable rates as
oan be obtained in this vicinity. Persons wish
tuv 10 borrow will do we'll to give them call.
g. d. WEsrcoTT, Sec'y.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-12-18

To The Ladies.-If you have not tried
Fleischmann's yeast do not fail to give it
trial 1t will raise bread from to hours
and is universally acknowledged to be the
quickest and best in use. 1t is sold by A.
G. WILLIAMS & BRO, OF this place, who re-
ceiYe fresh supply every week.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-12-18

NOtice.--Allpersons knowing themselves
indebted to us, either on book account or
note, are requested to come forward and
make immediate payment.
PECK, HAMILTON & Co.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-12-18
Ladies', Fashions in th

Ladies', Attention Fashions in the
very latest Paris, Berlin, and Vienna, adap-
ted to the requirements of the most fastidi-
Gus, are now placed within easy reach OF all
through the medium of "Smiths' Illustra-
ted Pattern Bazaar" which is constantly
importing new foreign designs, and supply
ing them each with neatly made cloth
model, showing how the garment is made,
and enabling any lady to complete her ward
robe without other aid. The "Bazaar" is
published in elegant form, every issue con-
taining numerous well gotten-up fashion
illustrations. Subscription price only 81 10
per year, and no postage to pay. For pre-,
MUM, every subscriber, free, attheiroption, at
81 00 worth OF patterns, or the choice of
one among number OF good chromos. Sc
cure the golden chance to save dressmakers'
bills by sending your yearly subscription
for this work to A. BURDETrE SMITH, 9l5
Broadway, New York, P. O. Box 5055,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-12-18
Reading for The Family Circlc.-Thc

htNuiHS lOt tht uHlll1 CIICIts ilc
whole country is flooded with cheap and
harmful literature which finds its way in
to the hands of the young. The bad effect
of the sensational stories in the trashy week
ly papers and dime novels is beyond COM
putation. The only real remedy for this
evil is for parents to encourage taste for
purcr and better reading. Among the many
established publications especially adapted
to the family circle, and replcte with the
best and most useful information for the
housc-kecper, is " The Cottage Hearth." 1t
is monthly that for variety of Depart
ments, value of reading matter therein, and
other inducements offered to its subscribers
together with its low price, is without ri
val in its class. 1t is one of the most desir-
able magazines of its kind that comes upon
our table, and we cordially commend it to
our readers.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-12-18
The Schooner Maumee YaIley.-wcc

before last this vessel, under the efficient
management of Capt. FRANK A. Wet
MORE, was safely landed in her winter
quarters at the mouth of Grassy Creek.
Notwithstanding the season has been a
dull one for frcights, the liaomee Valley
has been so we'll managed that her servi-
ces has been equally remunerative to the
owners with other seasons. She was built
in this place some five or six years ago
by f. r. MILLER & Co., and has more
than paid for herself We understand
that Capt. WETMoRE now owns part in.
terest in the vessel,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-12-18

BALLoU's MoNruLY MAaAzINE FOR
JANUARY-The January number OF this
popular Magazine is now issued, and is a
spleudel specimen OF what is to come after
it during the year. The contents will de-
light the patrons of the Magazine, for they
arc 50 varied all must be pleased. This is
Just the kini OF publication that will an
swer for Christmas or New Years present.
Every subscriber receives handsome Chro
mo. Published by THoMEs & TALBOT, SO
Bromfcld street, Boston, Mass.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-12-18
Lookout for Them.-A party of deceiy.

ing imposters are at present travelling
through the country districts, swindling far
mers with dry good samples, and it will
therefore be we'll to keep sharp lookout for
them. Their game is TO go from house to
house exhibiting samples Of cotton goods,
&c. These they propose to sell for about
one quarter of their real value, and of course
take large number of orders, with the
promise to deliver the goods soon. They
then exhibit lot OF cloths and cassimeres,
almost worthless, delivering the goods on
the spot, and receiving the cash therefor. OF
course the cotton goods are never forthcom-
ing while the swindlers have disappeared
with the money they received for worthless
cloths.-Lima Democrat.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-12-18

Rubber overshoes for tcnder-footed horses
to be used on pavements, are among the
latest inventions.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-12-18
HOLIDAY GOODS

OF all styles-a complete assortment on
hand. A fine stock of Confectionery, &c.
Call and examine their stock before pur-
chasing elsewhere.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-12-18
What the Citizens are Asking.-wh

is it that G.. WALTERS & SoN sell more
Flour than any other firm in the village
LIST. Because they.always keep the best in
the market I'd. Because they pay cash
and sell for cash, and deliver all goods pur-
chased of them promptly at the door OF the
nnrch nAnr
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-12-18

without n Detectiye.-Tolcdo covers
twenty square miles of territory, and has
the tallest stand pipe in the world but it
has no Detective Police. Wednesday eve-
ming one branch of the city fathers in
council assembled, very grandly said, that
whereas the detective force is becoming
rotten and worthless, and would get so
drunk as not to be able to answer intel
ligiblc questions; and that it hung around
the saloons terror to the well disposed
instead OF to the evil doer, it was there
fore better to discharge the members of
that force. And then they voted to do
so, in the interest of retrenchment and
reform. This sudden spasm of virtue on
two or three poor souls of bibulous pro-
pensities, under the great cry of retrcnch-
ment, looks to an outsider just like saw
ing at the spiggot. Toledo is nov at the
mercy OF kidnappsrs AMI piek-pockets.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-12-18

Ohio Il Michigan II. II. = We learn
from Mr.. C. G. Burton, Of Tontogany, who
has completed his contracts of bridge build
ing on the Baltimore & Ohio Road, that
Messrs, White & Co., contractors for the
construction Of the Ohio and Michigan Rail
road, are making preparations to push
the work to an early completion. The ter
minal points of this road are Portsmouth,
on the Ohio river, and Grand Haven, aport
on Lake Michigan. AT Portsmouth the
road intersects with the Chesapeak & Ohio,
and the principle points through which the
road passes are Circleville, Columbus, Lii
ma, Defiance, Coldwoter, &c. The enter
prise is backed up by English capital,
which is considered ample for successful
completion of the work. Mr.. BURTON is
shaping his affairs to take contracts for
building bridges upon the line.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-12-18
LOCAL MATTERS
NEW ADvEnTIsEmENTs;

Single copies OF the JOURNAL can be had
OF Mr.. E. d, Ross, at the Postofiice.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-12-18
1Q7SGREAT RsDUCTrON1Q7S
AOSO IN PRICES FOR 1O -
NO MORE POSTAGE.

II will Do ob ,srve from the ahnve that we
have made a large reduction in our club prices
aud also, that the postage, whieh has hereto
rnre been paid bv tls subscriber, 20 cents per
annum on'the WEEKLY, and 40 cents per annum
on tho SEMi-W EEkLY, will hereafter be prepaid
by us.
Ad,litlons mly b. made to club at any time
during the wear, AZ the club price, the subscrip-
tions containing a FULL YRAR from the time
the additions sha Il have been made.
SPFCIMEN COPIEs sgSr FRER.
Send for Terms 10 Agents.
CINCINNATI GAZETTE CO.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-12-18

IA NOTICE.
Ny TO the Members Of Phenir Lodge No.
&NA 123, r. e A. Dr.:
The Annual election of officers will take
place at the Stated Communication, Mon
day evening, December 21st, at 7 o'clock
sharp. A full attendance is particularly
requested VIM. Crook. w. NJ.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-12-18

The Postoffice will be open on Christ
mas and New Years days, from 12; 80 to 2;30
and 8 to s p, M.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-12-18
AFTERNOON SESSION

Convention convened at l:30 and was
called to order by the President. Meeting
was opened by singing, and reading the l06th
psalm, followed by prayer by Mrs Shannon.
Minutes read and approved.
Committee on Organization reported as
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-03-28
to Make People Honest.

Time was, when almost every stage driver in
New York was known to abstract a greater or
less share of all fares received, and his employ
er had no remedy and no sure means of detect
ing the rogue. But thanks to the ingenuity of
the inventor, our Broadway Jehus have been
transformed into honest men. They can't steal
if they would. The patent money box, in
which the passenger drops his fare, relieves the
driver from the duty of handling the money,
and consequently none sticks to his fingers.
On the street railway cars, the pilfering con-
ductor although not rendered wholly honest, is
considerably interfered with and his stealings
reduced by means of the patent bell punch
He is required by the rules to punch strip of
paper for every fare received. The punch con-
tains bell, dial mum bering register and a
receptacle in which the punched bits of paper
are received. The punch, paper, and money,
are returned to the Office by the conductor at
the end of every trip. The dial pointer shows
how many times the punch has been operated,
and the count of holes in the paper, the punch
ed bits within the punch, and also the money,
should be all found to agree. Any discrepancy
is at once shown. But this device does not
fully answer the purpose Of detection, because
the conductor may take fares and not work the
punch, especially in a crowd, without being
observed.
The money box plan is apparently the surest.
There is a chance for some ingenious person to
invent portable Dox lor conductors, Whlch
will be promotive of their integrity in crowd
ed cars.
One of the latest lodges in this line comes to
us from Constantinople. The driver or con-
ductor Of the car gives to every passenger a
prize ticket bearing number which is record
ed on the company's books. A drawing takes
place monthly, the company providing GER
tain number of prizes. We read of one pas
senger who lately drew prize of 500 in this
way. The hope of drawing prize makes the
passenger careful to send in his tickets; and if
the money returns of the driver or conductor
are not equal to the number of tickets return
ed, there is a showing of dishonesty, and the
particular culprits may he detected by compar-
ing the return tickets with the records of the
tickets issued to the several conductors.
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