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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-02-02

1t totally untits man for the APP
probation Of the beauties and comforts
OF winter TO start into the cellar after
kindlng and find out that he is swim
ming for bis life in four feet of ice-water,
with the cellar steps tangled in his hair,
-Easton Free Press.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-02-02

A MOT by the lamented Choquart,
duelist They were speaking of some
one not present, orwhom he did not APP
pear to entertain much affection. " Un-
less i am seriously mistaken" says Cho-
quart, I'll have 10 pull his nose some Of
these fine days" But what forY
" What forY What forS If knew what
for I'd 90 and do it now. PARTS Paper.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-02-02
VEGETINE

Thousands viii bear testimony (and do It voluntari.
ly) that vteETSEi is the best medical compound yet
plsced before the public for rcnovatng and purifying
the blood etadicatng all humors, impurities or pois-
onous socretons from the system, inygorating and
strengthening the system dobiitated BY diseases in
fact ltis, many have called 1t, The Great Health
Tlceforcr
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-02-02

COLLINS VoLTAIc PLAsTERs are not q
Quack nostrum bat remedial agent Of
great value. Probably no investment OF
25 cents in medicine will be found TO Yield
such grateful relief from pain and suffering
MS these plastcrs. Make trial OF them,
Invalid Pensions Increased.
Write COL. l.. BINGHAM & CO, Attorneys for
Claims, Patents, Land Titles, Washington, D. c.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-02-02

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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-02-02
PREPARED BY

PREPARED BY
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Vegetine is Sold by All Druggists.
Connecticut western news., 1877-05-25

AN ACCIDENTAL VOYAGE AROUND THE HoRN.-Captain William H. Shaw of this city. formerly of the tug Mary Shaw, re- turned to Baltimore yesterday from Cali fornia, hls voyage to the latter place hay ing been made under rather pecullBr cir- cumstances. On the 9th of last December Capta1n Shaw left Baltimore. having in tow the ship Indiana, Captain John Drum mond of Bath, Maine. When off the Poto- mac river. John Vardy. the pilot on board, was attacked with stroke of paralysis and became unable to perform his work, and Captain Shaw assumed the manage ment of the ship. At Cape Henry 8 severe gale struck the ship, and the Indiana was compelled to put to sea, carrying on board. Captain Shaw who was unable to get on any ship inward bound. After voyage of one hundred and twenty eight days Cap tain Shaw was safely landed in San Fran cisco. and bis first question upon landing was who was President of the United States. After remaining in San Francisco for about six days he left for Baltimore where he arrived yesterday after 8 rather unexpected absence of nearly five months -Bdtt6naore American, April 28.
Connecticut western news., 1877-05-25
A MurderOus Lunatic

Quite commotion was caused in the vi clnity of the Forge" Weston, on Thurs day last, by the wild freaks of an evidently escaped lunatic. His first appearance was before Mir. George Hull who was planting in a field near the roadside, who, on look ing up to see what the man wanted, re- ceived blow between the eyes which nearly felled him recovering himself and starting for the man who was then on a run for the fence, the fellow stopped and commenced stoning him, which caused a halt on Hull's part. The man then took to the highway. and next came up behind MT. B. Hull, and felled him to the ground by a blow Tn the back of the head from large stone. He next met man coming tow ards him with hoe, and running up to him he snatched the hoe from his hand and struck at his head, but he caught the blow ou his arm, and the handle was broken In two pieces. By this time the neighbor- hood had become alarmed and an effort was made to seize and con fine the fellow, but he somehow got six foot fence stake and went wildly for any and all who approach ed him. One of the men finally went into house, borrowed pistol and presenting it at the man, threatened to fire unless he gave himself up, but the fellow would not yield, and continued his attacks on all He was finally shot, the bali going through one ot his cheeks, yet he would not give up, and apparently did not mind the shot in the least. A boy getting behind hit hlm on the back of the head, which knocked him senseless, in which condition he lay for about an hour. He was bound so as not to be able to do any more mischief, and on his recovery complaint was made and he was taken to Bridgeport. During the melee it is sad he did not speak one word, and being perfect stranger, he is supposed to have been an escaped lunatic from some asylum.
Connecticut western news., 1877-05-25
Views Of Our Ambassador to Russia

''The war will not last long," says the Hon. George H. Boker to reporter of the Philadelphia Press. s'Russia will carry everything before her, providing Turkey does not find an ally or allies" A distin- guished officer in the service of the Porte has assured him that the Turkish forces are in no condition to resist the advance of an army directed in accordance with the scientific principles of modern warfare, and that the Russian army will be in Constantil nople within six weeks, if Turkey be unas- sisted by any other nation. He thinks that mutual understanding has been arrived at between Russia and Germany. The Ger man chancellor has never given up the idea of crushing France. The wonderful recu- peration of the French nation after the peace of Versailles. the rapid reorganization of the army, and the certainty that the struggle would be renewed at some future eration at Berlin. Germany today, is one vast camp it is stronger than ever before, and better fitted for war but this has been accomplished at the cost of prosperity. While France IS growing rich, Germany is becoming poor by reason of the vast ar- mics, the expense of which is draining the wealth of the nation to dregs. Germany has been unable to crush France simply because the Czar would not listen to it. Hence in order to dispose of Russia, Ger many was obliged to wait until that power became involved with Turkey, and, to ef- feet this, the German ambassador spared no pains in urging upon the Russians the fact that Germany would not interefere with any programme the Czar would under take to carry out. But so thoroughly was the reason for this understood at the Rus sian court. that when on one occasion the German ambassador was speaking to the emperor on the subject, his imperial majes- ty turned his back and refused to hear any more. MT. Boxer does not think that Great Britain can long remain an impas- sive spectator when Russia threatens com munications with India. If the war can be confined to Russia and Turkey the danger will be over-for the present. But once let Germany give the signal for another march on Paris, and all Europe will be ablaze with conflict so mighty that em- pires must be obliterated before peace shall reign again! These are extraordinary views for men in MT. Boker's position to express. ..
Connecticut western news., 1877-05-25
Friday Morning, May 25, 1877.
The War.

The Russians have won decided victory in Asia-something which, with their supe rior numbers and equipment, they should have done before. They will immediately be reinforced by large reserve army so as to be fully prepared for any demonstration which the Mohammedan Circassians may make in their rear, and will then proceed with their aggressive warfare. Meanwhile the army of the Danube is in no hurry to cross, but awaits achievements which are on the way before carrying the war into Bulgaria. The decision of Servia to re- main quiet decreases the probability of Austrian interference.
Connecticut western news., 1877-05-25
War Mans.

Schedler's Map of the Black Sea, Asia Minor, the Caucasus, Southern Russia, Roumania, and Eastern Turkey. Engraved on stone, carefully printed and colored. Scale, |: 3,OO0,O 900. Size, 22 x 2s inches. Price, folded in cover, 80 40.
 This map is very accurately compiled from the latest and most complete material. It presents at one glance, the scene of the war, both in Europe and in Asia.
 Published by B. STEIGER, 22 6 24 Frank fort Street, New York, by whom copies will be promptly mailed on receipt of price. This publisher has made prepara- tions for bringing out additional War Maps as soon as such may become necessary.
Connecticut western news., 1877-05-25
ew Births, Marriages, and Deaths. inserted free. Obituary notices five cents per line.
BoR B..

At Gilman. Iowa, Apr. 27. daughter to Leroy and Estella SeaRer and grand daughter to l.. B. Sparks, fora erly of Shef- field, Mass tweight II lbs.
 At Norfolk, May IT, @ daughter to Mir and Mrs Lyman Moore. At New Milford. Apr. 12. a son to Ithamsr M'Donald.
 At Hollowville, N. Y., Apr. 15, twlus-son and daughter-to George DavIs, formerly of New Milford.
Connecticut western news., 1877-05-25
Uonneeticut Western News.
subscription Account.-The date on u

subscription Accountable date on the colored slip of paper with the name of the sub scriber, shows the time to which the SuD. scriptiOn is psRid; thus. R. B. Smith 6Jul77, indicates that Mn Smith has paid for his paper to July 9th, 1877. It is hoped that subscribers will date on their papers, is always correct, and when they pay for renewal of their subscription, will observe whether their date is changed to indicate the proper credit and in the event of an Ito inform us for correction at once. No claims for in these accounts will hereafter be consid- cred, unless presented within thirty days after the payment is claimed to have been made as the regular receipt ot tho paper with the date to which the subscription is paid plainly printed thereon is prima facie evidence of it's &C., ceptance as correct. J.L.PE
Connecticut western news., 1877-05-25

444 CENTENNIAL AVENUE John M. Mil Ter, the Lakevllle Harness Maker. whose place of business IS at 44 Centennial Ave- nue. is again ready for a rush of customers to see his new and splendid assortment of ladies' and gents trunks, those comforting horse sheets, fly nets, ear nets, lap clusters. etc., all of which he will sell at very req sonable prices. Don't you forget it.: 444 Centennial Avenue, Lakeville, Conn.
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Connecticut western news., 1877-05-25
DI E D..

At Falls Village, May 9, at the residence of John R. Ward, Henry, son of Nathaniel c. Ward, of this village, aged II months.
 In Sharon May 8. Sara E. wife of Albert J Bostwick. aged 27 years months and 5 days.
 In Sharon May 8. Abel. son of Benjamin and Chloe Benson. in the 20th year of his age.
 aged 80 years.
 At Norfolk May 16. Mrs. Alexander Allen aged 61 years.
Connecticut western news., 1877-05-25

'sVesuve" is the latest shade of red. Any man can color his nose to the Vesuve- ian tint by holding it regularly over the cratsr. ..f
 Big cuff buttons have gone out of fash ion, and hereafter retired grindstones of the largest size will have to be utilized in some other manner.
Connecticut western news., 1877-05-25
M AR RE D.

h St. Thomas' Church Amenia Union, May 6, by the Rev. A. T. Ashton, Charles E. Buckley aud Susan k. Lowell. both of Sharon.
 In Brooklyn May 2, by the Rev. R. c. Putnam. Horace E. Reed of Brooklyn to Addle P, youngest daughter of A. T. Sam. ms of Babylon, l.. l.
Connecticut western news., 1877-05-25

DRIFTING WITH THE fIDE. is the name of @ new Song and Chorus bv Will l.. Thomp- son. whlch IS said to be even prettler than the famous "GatherSng Shells from the Seq iShore," by the same author. Any music dealer will mail you either of these beau tiful songs on receipt of price. 40 cents. Both have handsome picture titles.
 Published by W. l., THOMPSON & O., E ast Liverpool, Ohio.
Connecticut western news., 1877-05-25

SACRED MUsIo.-A musical exchange tells us of listener who thus describes the performance of some of our popular church music, and the effect upon his own mind ''The solemn worship of God was introduc- ed by solo, Consider the lilies, performed by the leading singer of the choir, and gracefully accompanied by the organ. So far as the music was concerned, it was beautifully and faultlessly rendered. The effect upon my own mind.- however was anything but devotional. The singer com menced, Consider the lillies of the field, etc., and when she came to the application it ran thus: And yet say unto you-that even Solomon in all his glory-was net ar. raved-was not arrayed-like-like one of these-was not arrayed Gnterluded by the organ) was not arrayed Gnterluded by the organ) like one of these and she went back again. and asseverated in the most emphatic manner, I say that even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed-was not arrayed-was not arrayed (pause,) until l begun to despair for poor Solomon, lest he should never get the very first of his gar ments on. There was another piece of church (not sacredO music, in which the soprano led off with the announcement, I will wash, aud then came the contralto, I will wash. and then the tenor, I will wash. , and then from the profoundest depths come up the gutteral of the basso, saying also, I will wash, and at last they all strode in to- gether, crying out in concert, I will wash. No one could imagine that in this singular and oft-repeated announcement of intend ed ablution, was rendered sacred song of the spiritual edifcatlon of Christian con- gregatlon, of those solemn words of the psalmist. l will wash mine hands in inno- cence, and so will compass the altar, Oh Lord ! It is probably all right for quar- tettes to make such ridiculous mess of it, but if congregation should muddle up things in that way there would be no end to the fun and amusement afforded the difference is that choirs are paid for wha, per SC, be artistic music while congrega. tion don't get red cent for their services and therefore do not know tweedlcdum from tweedle. .dee-especially if 1t is dunn major dee minor.-ErchGnge.
Connecticut western news., 1877-05-25

Experience has taught the thrifty tavern keeper that he must either keep good liq- uors and back entrance, or lose the pay ing part of the temperance trade.
Connecticut western news., 1877-05-25
Aune 4ews.

a"s We shallfeel greatly obliged to any of ou. friends in the county, or elsewhere, who willsend usparticulars ofany occurrences of finterestwhich may come undertheir notice.
Connecticut western news., 1877-05-25
Nea5 Advertisements.
LOST!

TERTIFICATE No. 15, dated October 10, ls45, Housatonic Railroad Company issued to Hiram Hocomb, of South Canaan, Conn., Said ctf was never sold or transferred to any person, and 1 hereby caution the public against negotiating the came. as the transfer has been stopped. The ind CT willc2 favor by returning raid certificate to the office of the Housatonic R. R.R.Co.
 c. K. AVERILL, Treas. Bridgeport, May 2s. 1877. sw46.
Connecticut western news., 1877-05-25

" We are informed by postmasters the fol-
 lowing named subscribers have left the places
 where they have been regularly receiving THE
 NEWS, and az they did not notify us of their change of post-ofice. and are in arrears to the amounts placed parallel with their names, we pub
 fish their only address known to us, and if any of our readers know of the whereabouts of any ot them they will do us favor by informing us.-
 Is it exactly HONEST treatmenC. to receive news paper till several dollars are due, and then leave the postmaster to inform us the paper is not re- ceived, and the subscriber gone, nobody knows wherei The following have done this: Does
Connecticut western news., 1877-05-25

Would do the heathen wrong. thort that he might take lunch Of apple sass and bread But lawful sakes It did no good, A single word l sed. He sed ''he guessed he'd have his grut If all the heather band Stood 'round a-yellin' for their clothes, As thick as they could stand" But Sister Brown took pains to say ''If our hearts were in the work, We'd put our hands right to the plough, And not look back, or shirk." She sed, "she didn't dinner git, Nor stop to bake her bread; And her boy John, and husband too, Would fasting, go to bed." She sed, ''she'd fast one day in week For those-ar heathens' sake; That their new ruff1ed polonnaise, She might git time to make" q thort she'd had three-days' fast, When we set down to tea; The way she slowed the vittles in, Was most too much for me. Wall, never mind, I sewed my best, And when the day was OCT, You orter seen the pile of clothes, A -heaped upon the floor, All for those South Sea Islanders, To be sent off next day. And Sister Brown sed she would like To hear what they would say, When once they seed those overskirts, All ruffled round so neat. And all those little tucks and bows That made lem look so sweet. couldn't wait to hear her aout, For 'Zckel would be hum, And be d. tellin me as how
 He thort I'd never cum.
 AUNT JANE.
Connecticut western news., 1877-05-25

From Salisbury, The Season. .-MR. EDITOR All your readers know it to be 8 fine and early Spring, but perhaps com parison with others may be of interest. Memory, we have found, is entirely unreli- able on this subject. A record of the bloom of plants and the putting forth of leaves, in the same localities is the only test to be depended on. Slight inaccura- cies may exist, even here. from inability to observe with perfect fidelity. We give the record for Salisbury:
 1872 1874 1875 1876 1877 First wild flowers Apr26 Mays May5 Apr.24 Apr. 17 sPfley spps blows SUs ms may i5 'aG aI nay 15 Lilacs fully out " Is Jun.2 Jun.2 " 2s '' sl
 The season of 1873 we kept no record It was, however, very late, lilacs not being fully out until June 5. The trailing arbu- tus may have been somewhat earlier than the wild flowers noted. An examination of the table will show the capacity of na- ture to hold back and to catch up. We started this Spring, nine days ahead of the earliest season since 1871, but in the cool weeks we lost ground, and now are not quite up to 1872. On the other hand, the Spring of 1874, at the start was twenty-five days behind the one of this year, but when the apples blossomed it was only nlne days behind. Must we not feel that the complicated machinery of vegeta- tion is ordered by the hand of One wiser than mortal man? w. A. J.
Connecticut western news., 1877-05-25
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Decoration Day in salisbury.-The Committee on the order of exercises for Decoration day have concluded the follow ing programme, and earnestly urge all of our citizens to assist in carrying out the same. President of the day, Cooley James. Officer of the day, Admatha Bates
 Contributions of flowers will be received at Academy Hall, Salisbury, and at Academy Hall Lakeville, until lO:30 o'clock on the 30th inst. Committees will be appointed to visit the graves of soldiers on Town Hill and Mt. Riga. The public exercises will be held at the Congregational church at 2:3O o'clock, consisting of: Prayer; Sing
 ing; Addresses; Singing; Reading the List of Salisbury's deceased Soldiers; Prayer; Singing. The choir will be under the di- rection of Prof. D. F. Stillmsn. The pro- cession will then form, headed by the Lakeville Band, and march to the cemetery and decorate the graves. Immediately af- ter the exercises. the ladies will have re- treatments provided at Academy Hall, as Salisbury ladies always provide cheerfully and bountifullY. All soldiers from this and adjoining towns are cordially invited to be present. FER ORDER CoM.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-07-14

The first in the second century of
the American Republic is closed
a calm review Of the incident by
which it has been characterized may
excite mingled emotions. The count
ry has passed through the commo-
ton of Il Presidential contest, and
after all the complications involved
in the dispute between the two great
political parties, the Republican
President has been inaugurated and
is steadily working out his programme.
Nothing bordering upon civil war has
occurred, as many threatened would
be the case: and at the close of the
year the country enjoys an unexam-
pied condition OF peace. The Centen-
NAL Exhibition at Philadelphia was
a memorable evehs in the history of
the land. An enormous concourse
Of peol le listed the Exhibition, and
the articles exhibited were in every
way worthy of inspection. In its fl
nancial and intellectual results the
Exhibition was prominently a sue
cess: and not without reason pos
terity may refer to this with an emo
ton Of congratalation and pride
AT the close Of the. year there is ap-
parcntly an improvement in CONNER
cial matter.
The national debt has been reduc-
ed; effcctual measures have been ia
ken toward the resumption of specie
payment; the condition OF the banks
is more generally satisfactory; and
the operations of business, in both
wholesale and retail departments, are
much more active aad hopeful. The
anniversary of Independence Day is,
therefore, celebrated under favorable
auspices; and sentiment Of thank
fulness rather than a feeling OF boast
ing should predominant in the ma
ton.