Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-04-03
PERRYsBURG.
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Liami Of ne Laks-wss ensablIshsd in
Psrrysburs by the late Jsspp W. Scott,
who subsequently, removed 10 Toledo, and
died in that city in January. This Journal
was the second established on the Maumse
river, aisd the first that attracted the at
tentien Of the then settled portions Of
Ohio and Of other and distant States, to
the commercial importance Of future
city Of importance that would grow up
Between the mouth Of the Msumse river
and foet Of the rapids, and destined ul-
iimNtsly to enlarge, and embrace within
its limits continuous city on both sides Of
the river; between the points named. The
nucleus Of the city finally settled near the
mouth OF Swan Creek, which Mr.. Scott,
at an early day, anticipated, and there he
concentrated his interests with results
nost crsditable TO his ssgssity. a,,,
But this has ne relation to the history of
the hrst newspaper established below Fort
Wayne, on this rivsr--the M'Gmi Of he
Lake. Mr.. Scott parted with his interests,
and the establishment, In 1887 SO, was in
the hands Of j. n. Mcbride; and Il il OF
this eccentric, but kiud-hssrtsd man, that
] propose TO recall "reminiscences. .-.s. .
The autumn OF one Of the years men
toned, found me at Manhattan, a journey
man printer in tbs employ Of the Buffalo
Company, who were prOprietors of that
town. The company we're delinquent in
their payments to me; and Mr.. Mcbride,
in some way being informed of this fact,
and being much in want of cornposiier,
paid me visit and offered me liberal
wages, So per week "snd bosrd"--paym0nts
promptly every Saturday night--if would
come up and work for him. ! had a con-
versstion with the agent Of the Manhattan
Company, Frsdriok Wright, regarding the
proposition, who promised payment of all
arrears at the and Of three weeks; but
agreed that would 60 up and work for
Mcbride, and return about the end of that
time, all delinquensiss would be adjusted
On the basis Of indemnity fer the past
and security for the fsturs." With this
understanding, on the following afternoon
I embarked on the good steamboat Andrew
jackson, and resehed Perrysburg about
two o'clock, and made haste to seek the
"sanctum" and ofioe Of Mr.. NoBrids-
finally, after inquiry, reached the
Office, which vas in the second story of a
frame building on the sornsr Of Elm street
and an alley, and which, 1 understand, il
yet standing. Entering the room, found
Ir. Mcbride seated on . stool behind q
substitute for table in the form Of q
stoIs-box, bnsily engaged with scissors and
pencil. As I cQossd the door, he looked
round and recognized and grseted me cor
daily. After a brisf Conversation, he gave
me "case," and l was ssoR dilligeatly
prosecuting my work
And here a word regarding the general
aPpsara noe of the "ofice." Neither be-
fore nor since have witnessed anything,
az regards frh and general disorder, that
would bear comparison with it. This sur.
prised me the moro, as tho personal sp.
pearance OF Mcbride, in his manner and
apparel, as he appeared abroad, were fault
lss,. Ia justice to him it may be stated
| that he was frss, both at home and abroad
from any Of ths popular vices. He vas .
man Of great purity in his habits,-with
the exception nansd-abjuring all Itiniu-
lants and narcotics, including, even, tea
coffee.
His face was thin, skin transparent, and
his well-formsd teeth we're never defls6
by tobacco, and were white a. snow. But
at his Gown home,'' his "aeE" and carisa
ture of a printing office, his clOthing wa
shockingly foul. The demon of hltt
reignsd supreme, among sFerything--ani
I mate and inanimate.
Among my observations, had noticed
the room was hestad by eook-stSEe- Al
evening approached, the editor called ou
to most dirty looking imp: "Hsre
Jehn-it's time to be getting supper
| The boy seized an inky sponge, and com
menccd swabbing a small Imposing
| stone;" thsn taking greasy rag of eiths,
linen or cotton fabric, he proceeded tc
"clean" the stone by rubbing it dry. Soon
-four, cup of water, and rtalIow ersrssa,
Of some sort, was produced and the boy
! with his nkyhzAds began 10 mix the in
Igredients, and the biscuit was soon in th'
oven; and then salt pork commsnoet
cooking over the stove. Even after thi
disgusting exhibition, had no suspicion
that any portion of this villainous com
pound was designed for myself and l turn
ed towards my employer and enquirec
where I was to board.
"Board, boardI Why here, Of course
always board my hands. IT'S SO much
more convenient all round"
put on my coat and went ever t,
Spafford's--had supper, and the next bOai
returned me to Manhattan.
| Yours,