Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-06-23
JOTTENGS BY THE WAYSXDE.
CENTENNIAL NOTES.

CRNTBNNILL GROUNDS, June 49, 1901
Ed. JOURSAL:- Leaving the Main Build
ing with its thousands OF uudescribed exhibits,
ramble down Belmont Avenue and enter the
Wonen's Department. Here we find every
thing imaginable .hat is in vented or made by
the ladies. Suffice il to say that one Of these
fair ones is acting the part OF engineer, and ac-
tually running the engine that propels the ma
chineIy in this department. or course every
thing is neat and tidy as parlor could be,
when visitors are expected. Passing out the
back way, a walk Of one hundred yards finds
me in front OF the New England Home, log
cabin of ancient style, erected by the indomit.
able energy of Miss Southwick, of Boston,
Mass, at a cost OF 81 900. Must stop at the
entrance of the yard by order Of a policeman,
till the crowd within makes its exit, thus Civ
ing room for those who are waiting, Soon
is heard the welcome words, "Wulk in" In
this representative kitchen of oden time, by
aid of the little paste board, you are introduc ed
to Miss SOuthwick, who is n medium sized
lady. Her age is supposed to be on the sunny
side of forty years.. She has keen gray color
ed eyes, is very social, aud replies to all ques
tious Of the visitors cheerfully. She was con-
nectcd with the Hospital Department during
the war, and subsequently a teacher, for two
years, of the Freedmen. She visited the Wen
ma Exposition, and finally conceived the idea
Of this log cabin, and display Of all the old
relics that could be obtained. Much promised
assistance was subsequently given to aid in the
Women's Department, and she was left compar-
atively alone to carry out this undertaking;
with what success let the display Of old time
relies and the encomiums Of the constant crowd
of curiosity seekers answer. In the ever well
come fireplace, suspended from the crane, we
notice pits and kettles that were brought to this
country in the MIy Fower. The representa- =.
tive "Gonse" hangs in front Of the supposed
fire, roasting. preparatory to Thanksgiving
dinner. On the left stands the high bach
wooden seat, which has been so often used as
table, seat and chest. On the right is a lady
dressed In the costume of l776, spinning linen
on an ancient foot spinning wheel. Above the
fireplace are hung, on poles, strips OF pump
kins, to dry; also strings hi apples, penc hes,
red pepper the old musk ct, bullel-?uuch, pow
der horn, &c. Around the walls we notice in
Vulnerable articles, such as old guns, ba yOnets,
hats, caps, bonnets, &c. Among them the
sword carried by Capt. Barrett in the battle of
CONCORD, April 10, l775; the spurrs worn by
General Stark at the battle of Bennington, and
clock said to be 400 years old. In the room
is the cradle in which was rocked Perrigiin
White, born on the My Fio,oer, chairs 200
years old, bible printed in 1776,a book on
Papacy, printed in 1884, and a 200 year old
churn. The bedroom, too, is well filled with
articles Of olden time, a mong which is John
AllpnfS dpsE " lirh hrouull in ha Ia,
Flo,cer, a trunk made in l70S, with small draw
ers near the bottom, quilt that belonged 10
Judge HoltOn, lace pillow made by Elizsbeth
butcher, Of Ipswich, and r sheet w0ve by the
great great grandmother Of Miss Suuthwick
also pair Of slippers, among the frat made at
Lynn, Mass. Adjoining this cabin is II frame
addition, with a modern range for cooking
The odor oc baked beans and hot coffee. md an
empty stomach, reminded me that a little re-
freshment was next in order; therefore fshed
ant my fifty cents and WAS soon seated ut the
table decorated with the old blue dishes, where
{ feasted on said beans. coffee doug hnuts and
rye bread and butter, topping oif with pumpkin
PIE. The ladies are II dressed in old costumes,
one of which said hers was a wedding cross
worn 100 wears ago. Ny appetite and curiosi-
ty both satisfied here, I will bid adieu TO this
rustic home, and just take a lcOk into the build
ing from
COLORADO AND KANSAS.
Visitors are not yet allowed to enter but good
looks and the little piece OF pasteboard over
come the policeman, and | was allowed to en-
ter. No States can boast Of a finer display
From the center Of the dome hangs a represen-
tative Of the Indepe ndence Bell, made OF grain
The stalks form the body Of the bell and the
heads the border the crack is represented
by grains Of buck wheat, and the clapper Is a
monst.ous squash. Quo would hardly think a
bell could be made out Of such materials, bui
tk.a af0 0ha s..t.. Ia aaWtA nm
! Even the motto, "PIoelAim Liberty" &C., il
exactly produced. ! dOn't think any ring
| could be crulg out Of this miniature bell. A
| the left Of the entrance is a group II all kind:
Of animals, perfectly natural, nicely arranged
around monstrous buffalo. Buffalo heads
adorn the walls also specimens Of corn, will
ears ten feet high on the stake, all kinds q
grain of the finest quality, aud specimens o.
minerals beYond description.
The Ohio State Building has been the sub
| jectOf comment. No State has more sp9slan
tial or better arrayed slructBFe. Phe beau
uful fence furnished by the Champion Fenc
Company, of Kent, Ohio, is the finest OF AM
| on tho grounds.
We viii now take short rest BY riding OF
the railroad, with the crowd, around The Cen
tennial Grounds, costing only five cents. B,
this short excursion we take a hasly to0k a
nearly all the State aud Foreign luillings
but we can't parliculaTi1o.
| WIN coAcludo Dy saying uohV Iall 70 60
the Centennial. GnOd board can DO Ohlajne
for 50 per day. Tho visitor who has plenty o
stamps aud Is inclined 10 be lagy, oan take
seat In rolling chair aud be trundDd to an
depqrtme Mt for the trling sum OF sixty cent
per hour. The Recessary amount required
defray the expenses from Wood county for
two weeks trip will not exceed SOS or $40
and when you gO don't fail to visit the z,olog
ical Gardens, Independence Hall aud Mint, ll
Gated on Chesnut street.
Yours, as ever, RAaBLER.