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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-07-06

Miss Grierson started up. "Here is
some fruit--perhaps he may like IT," she
said, thrusting the little basket in his
hand. "Ill come tomorrow. Let me
know if--I can-do anything" SO the
fruit brought in half triumph was given
in whole kindness
God bless YOU" said little Boggs, re.
lenting at her tear stained face. Then
she hurried from the room, and he went
on tiptoe to Stretton's bedside.
%" Well, old fellow, how do you feel
now"
"EhS" said Strctton, languidly.
How do you feelH-never mind you
needn't speak, old boy. Who do you
think has been hereH Miss Griersonl-
e. g., you know, old fellow; and she
has brought you these grapes aren't
they jolly, old fellowG-and she's coming
tomorrow. Don't you think you'll be
able to see her, old boyp"
kn0to shall, said Stretton, slowly
The rest of my story is soon told
Edith and her mother came the next day,
and the next--in fact, every day; and
though kind friends focked to the sick.
bed, as ia the wont of Englishmen, only
too anxious to do anything and every.
thing, they constituted themselves the
chief ones. And after while people
began to understand; and by and by,
when a quiet little wedding took place in
the old church at Noting Hill, don't
think that anyone was very much sur
prised.
Stretton and his pretty wife-for Edith
was pretty, though l have never men
toned it before-have never bad disa-
greement but once, and that was when
he wanted the "Scene from Macbeth
hung in the drawingroom, and she
would not have it, because it was "too
abominably bad. ."-Hdrper's Weekly.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-07-06
VEGETINE
Purifes the Blood, Renovates
and Invigorates the
Whole System.
lis Medicinal Qualities are AItsra.
tive, Tonic, Solvent and Diurstlc.

VEGETINE is made exclusively from the juices
OF carefully selected harks, roots and herbs and
so strongly concentrated that 1t will efectualy
eradicate from the system every taint Of ScrOfu-
In, ScrofulOus HumOr, TumOrs, Can-
Ger, CancerOus HumOr, ErysIpeIas,
Salt Rheum, SyPhilitic Diseases,
Canker, FRintness at the stOma ach, and
all diseases that arise from impure blood. ScIat-
lea, ,JnfiammatOry and Chronic Rheu-
matism, Neuralgia, GOut and Spinal
Complaints, can only be efectually cured
through the blood.
For Ulcers and Eruptive Diseases Of the
Skin, Pustules, PImples, BIOtches,
BOils, letter, ScaId-EIead and Ring
worm, VEGETINE has never failed to effect a
permanent cure.
For Pains I'm the Back, Kidney Conn
plants, DrOPsy, Female weakness,
LeucOrrh0ea, arising from internal liberation
and uterine diseases and General Debility,
VEGETINE acts directly upon the causes OF
these complaints. il invigorates and strengthens
the whole system, acts upon the secretive organs,
allays Inflammation, cures liberation and regu.
lates the bowels.
For CAtnrrh, Dyspepsia, HabItuaI Co.'S
uVeness, PalpitatiOn OF the Heart,
Headache, Piles, Nervousness and
General PrOStrat1On OF the Nervous
System. no medicine has ever given such perfect
satisfaction as the VRGETGNE. 1t purines the
blood, cleanses all OF the organs, and possesses
controlling power over the nervous system.
The remarkable cures effected by VEGETINE
have induced many physicians and apothecaries
whom we know to prescribe and use 1t in their
own families.
In fact, VRGETINE is the best remedy yet dis.
covered for the above Diseases and Is the only re.
liable BLOOD PURIFIER yet placed before
the public.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-07-06

Breton styles, merchants have imported
lace vests Of Honiton, Venitian, and
Valenclennes lace, which are plac j over
the silk plastron or inserted vest of the
garment. A half-belt passes across the
basque in front, and the lace vest has
two extensions or tabs which fall below.
Another fashion belonging to the Breton
shows the vest made Of the gayest cone
trasts, of striped silk, or many-colored
Damase silk. Strings of buttons, lap
ping, which have become wearisome to
the eye, are omitted in the Breton
basques made of handsome materials,
and small embossed buttons set at a
trfling distance complete the representa-
tion of the Brittany costume, while they
afford something new. Vests may be
mentioned as universally accepted, as
they are seen on almost every variety of
costume. Even in mourning dresses they
are made of Grape, and in riding habits
they appear of the same material as the
suit, while white vests, with boyish lit
tie neck-ties, are q special fancy to be
worn with dresses of batiste, pcrcale, or
cross barredli linen.
Over-skirts have Jared but quietly for
SohiO pihhOi OWihB w thO pOpuldilIy VI
intricately draped polonaises and the
scarf styles of arranging material in
simulations of over.skirts. Plain de.
signs, which ingenious ladies drape ac-
cording to their own fancies, are the
leading favorites at present, but indica-
tions point to more elaborate draperies
and sides which are Independently mod
eled.
In spite of all reports to the contrary,
bustles, or equivalents for bustles, are
still worn by ladies who recognize the
beauty of a drapery which extends be-
yond the figure and supports the train
above that which clings to the feet and
renders graceful walking almost impos-
sible. The something of hustle effect
may be crinoline, muslin, or starch ruff
fles, but neither are as comfortable, light,
or convenient as a well.made, inter
locked hoopskirt of safe length and mod
est size.-DOmestic Monthly for July.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-07-06
AN oRIENrAL FABLE.


CarigamA, the Sultan, put his son
WIN Haib, the wise; and, when the boy was done
With Htudioue tasks, 70 was the teachers way
do weave Tor bin some moral tale each day,
This tale shetold-in Persian annals found;
Once magician skilled in every art
AIceting King Lohak, breathed upon hls heart,
When from that region, venomous and bright
Two hldeons serpents wriggled forth in sight
The King who saw them follow In his path
St0rmed the magician with his dercest wrath
But he, undauDted, answered back again:
These are the tokens OF your glorious reign;
And. II you wish henceforth unbounded good
Fail not t0feed them well with human blood;
Give theniy your stnrdiest men in sacrifice
For their support-for this Is Just and wise'
The king, Mt arst, grew pale when this was said,
But by degrees TO its result was led,
Aud scattered slaughter till tumultuous fear
Smote all his stricken subjects far and near.
At length his people, seeing so many slain,
Royoted NJ the Kings bloOdthirsty reign,
And locked him In cavern far away,
Where to the serpents he himself was prey"
y history hosribleln the young Prince said.
What could have put such baseness in his head
Now tell another tale, more fair, pray,
That | with shuddering may not end the day."
Most willingly, said Saib, land when tits done
You will confess IL is a simple one.
"Once on a time, a young snltan was led
To heed all things an artful courter said,
Who crammed him with delusiOns that were rife
With all poignancies OF sinful life
With dreams OF glory and imagined Joy,
And things that dazzle only to annoy
Pride and vouptuousness performed their part
1Sll they became joint rulers OF his heart;
And, held by these above his peoples groan
He walked. until they snatched him from the
throne.
Still, though he lost his crown, Pleasure and
Pride
Chung, ike two adders perched upon his side,
I'LL, sinking down within their coiling snare,
He died, at length, of sorrow and despair"
3 Then said the Prince, when Saib paused for rest
Untrue or true. like this tale the best"
Alasin said Saib, why do you thus excaimf
Better or nOt-both stories are the samer
John BeHtoR, iR ApptetOBs' journal for July.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-07-06
American Fruit in Europe.

Europe is now taking a surprising
quantity of American fruit. The pur-
chases have amounted, according to the
New York Tribune, to over $4,000, 900
worth since June, 1876, compared with
$500, 900 in the same period the year be-
fore. Dried apples figure largely in this
movement. This country has exported
over $4,000, 900 pounds of them since last
June, as compared with 522, 600 pounds
the previous year. This new addition
to the trade of the United States is due
to invention, which has occupied itself
of late with improved methods for drying
and preserving for transporting fruit,
The greatest progress has been made in
the way of dryers. Within year some
notable inventions in this line have been
perfected which are a great acquisition
TO the resources of the country. The
fruit-dryer bids fair hereafter to be as
much of a necessity to every farming
community as the cider mill and the
cheese factory,
Lucy STONE has ceased active work in
hf.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-07-06

WILHoFT's FEvER AND AaUR TONIC
This medicine Is used by construction com.
panies for the benefit OF their employees
when engaged in malarial districts. The
highest testimonials have been given by con.
the leading railroads in the South and West
When men are congregated in large mum.
bers in the neighborhood of swamps and
rivers, Wilhofts Tonic will prove n valuable
addition to the stock Of medicines, and will
amply reward the company in the saving Of
time, labor and money. We recommend IL
to all. g. X. FINLAr & Co., Proprietors,
New Orleans.
EnR aAIr NJ ~ nnrnnrnra
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-07-06
The Best Evidence.

The following letter from Rev. L. s. Rest, Pas
tor OF NJ. K Church, Natick, Mass, will be read
with interest by many physicians. Also, those
suffering from the same disease as afflicted the son
OF the Rev. K. s. Best. No person can doubt this
testimony as there is no doubt about the curative
powers Of VEGErINR:
SArIcK. Mass. Jan. I, 1874.
Mr.. II. II. STEVENS Dear Strive have good rea.
son for regarding your NEGETINE medicine OF the
greatest value We feel assured that It has been the
means OF saving our sons life. lie Is seventeen
years OF age for the last years he has suffered
from necrosis OF his leg, caused By scrofuOus aec-
on, and was so far reduced that nearly all who saw
him Thought his recovery impossible council OF
able physicians could give US but the antest hope OF
his ever ralying two OF the number declaring that
he was beyond the reach Of human remedies, that
yigoI enough 70 endure the operation. just then
time 20 the present he has been continuously mprOV.
Ing. He has lately resumed his studies thrown AWAY
his crutehes and cane and walks about cheeruy and
strong
Though there Is st some discharge from the omen.
ing where the limb Was lanced, we have the fullest
CONFIDENCE that In little time he will be perfectly
cured, He has taken about three dozen bottles Of
VEGETINE, but lately but little, he declares
that he Is too Well TO be taking medicine.
Respectfully yours, +, s. BEST,
MRS. l. G. II. BEST.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-07-06
FoR SALE BIT ALL DRUGaIsTA

BOTH PRUDENCE AND AMBITION concur in
urging honest men to do the best possible
thing, each in his own line OF business. II is
this feeling which has made DooLEY's YEAST
POWDER the best in the market. The cans are
always full weight, and the contents chemi-
cally pure and most .skillfully compounded.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-07-06
For sale by dealers in medicine.

l HAVE sold Hatcb's Universal Cough
Syrup for five years II has by far the best
sale OF any cough remedy keep. The sale
has steadily increased from its Srst lntroduc.
ton. Having seen 1t so thoroughly tested,
feel safe in recommending IT to my GUS
toners.
M. p. SHERMAN, 30. Sodus, Wayne Co. N, Y.
7. ST. have customers who say they can
not live without 1t. l will refer anyone who
may inquire to the parties direct NJ. P. 8.
Sold by Benton, Meyers q Co., Cleveland
Ohio
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-07-06
craefenberg nTarshaII's CathoIlcon

Never fails to relieve and permanently cure
all those diseases commonly known as female
complaints. Sold by all druggists. Send for
almanac. Graefenberg Co., Sc Reade St., MY.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-07-06

SANFoRD's JAMAICA GINGER is the quint-
essence Of Jamaica Ginger, choice aromatics,
and French brandy, and is the most agreea-
bic and effective remedy for Cramps and
Pains, ColdS and Chills, and all ailments Of
the organs of dipegtiOn.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-07-06
Would 40 TO NEW YORK CITY
RATHER THAN BE WITHOUT TT.

WOULD 90 TO NEW YORK CITY
RATHER THAN BE WITHOUT 1T.
Especially in the spring, summer and early
autumn all people who lack appetite and feel
feeble should use DR.. Fenner's Capitol Bit.
ters
Here is what man says Of It who has
learned Its value:
WEsLEYvILLE, Pa, July IS, 1872.
DR.. M. NJ. FENNKR, Fredonia, N. Y.Dear Sir.
I have been using your Capitol Bitters and de-
sire TO say that have never found remedy here
tofore that possessed such strengthening and in
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u is pleasant warming and agreeable to take. No
labOring man or woman should risk themselves
against the numerous causes OF disease all the
time operating upon them without guarding them
eelyDs by the occasional use OF bottle or so Of
this wonderfully efficient Hemedy. would go to
New York city for Capitol Bitters rather than be
E'GoTHEM.
For aale nv dealera IN rnadictna
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-07-06
Mothers, Mothers, Mothers.

Don't fail to procure Mrs. WrNsLow's SooTH-
mo SYRUP for all diseases of teething in chill
dren. II relieves the child from pain, cures wind
collie, regulates the bowels, and, by giving relief
and health to the child. gives rest to the mother
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-07-06
H0, for Eastern NebrdSkai

Rich, Smooth, Tlllablc Prairie at 81 tn So per
the Great Trans Continental Railroad; in LATITUDE Of
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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-07-06

KINGsFoRD's OswEGo SmvRR.G
STARCH gives beautiful finish TO linen. Its
purity and great strength render it the cheap
est, as well as the best, for laundry use.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-07-06

Lucy STONE has ceased active work in
the wOman-s suffrage cause.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-07-06


were covered with her earlier pictures
those that she had carried to SHELLS with
her own hands.
We'll, you've found it out at last" 4"
said little Boggs, watching her with
folded arms.
What does it mean9" she gasped.
"Meanp cried little Boggs, Tecklessly.
"Well, he can't live more than two
hours, and you might as well know all
1t means that he has sacrificed his whole
life."
And there in that little second floor
'front.'" that warm May afternoon, Edith
! Grierson heard the whole story-how
Stretton had bought her pictures and
praised them to other people; how he
had neglected opportunities, that she
might profit by them; how he had helped
in secret and served her like slave; vast
ed his life, his time, his talents, to atone
for few hasty words that he had spoken
and she had overheard.
Miss GriersOn just sat down on the
hardest chair in the room and began to
cry, with her face hidden in her hands.
but / thought he had a spite against
meg" she said at length.
"Spitel" snOrted little Boggs, with un-
reasonable fierceness, considering that he
had given her the impression himself.
He never had a spite against anyone in
his life. He made me come and tell you
that, because he thought you wouldn't
feel SO mortified then at what you had
heard"
Miss Grierson lifted her head and
looked at the "Scene in Macbeth" !"
"Well, 1t is 'abominably bad, >" she said,
and smiled through her tears.
Little Boggs was not touched by this
concession one whit; he still continued
TO regard her fercely, and would no
doubt have said something piercing
sharp, but she turned implonngly.
g Is he really dyingi"
Well, no." returned little Boggs,
but he is in great danger"
Boggsw called faint voice from
the next room.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1877-07-26
Kapninp Stpn.

There is one thing, writes q CORE
spondent, which has been upon my mind
for so long a time and has impressed me
with so much force that I have come to
believe it to be my duty to offer few
words in regard to it. 1 refer to the
practice of excepting step" upon the
sidewalks. Now, unquestiOnably, it is
pleasant sight to see company of six
or eight young men, of equal size, walk
ing along the street, two abreast, and
keeping perfect step. 1t is not only
pleasant to the sight, but the regular
ment is emusic to the listening ear" So
far 1 do not object. The practice is I'M
doubtedly entertaining to those who are
pleased to indulge in it, and, perhaps, so
far it may be commendable. But look
for moment to what extremes this prac-
tice has been carried. Elegant young
men and self-appointed dictators of fash
ion have come to consider it almost a
criminal offense and certainly an unpar-
donable breach of etiquette not to pre-
serve the most accurate uniformity of
motion with those with whom they are
walking along the street. What ridicu-
lous and laughable spectacles result from
conformity to this supposed rule
L cannot conceive of more ludicrous
spectacle than the sight of tall, slim
man with pedal extremities equal to the
sum of the square of the other two sides,
catching and gasping and tripping in the
vain endeavor to adjust his disappor-
toned limbs so as to keep perfect step
with the delicate young lady at his side.
This practice may be, and undoubtedly
is, great source of fun to the ladies,
but it is the most complete agony to the
young men. Walking any great distance
with young lady, in the heat of sum-
mer, and especially ON the streets where
a grand display of etiquette seems indis.
pensible, is an experience that but very
few young men are willing to undergo.
1t seems to ME that radical change
ought to be wrought in this direction,
and who is to take the lead in this re-
form9 Certainly not those simple, but
otherwise very proper young men, who
believe that refinement ard gentility con-
sists in mechanical adjustments Of the
body-not to these, to be sure, hut to
those whom refinement is natural and
inherent quality, is reserved the honor.
l am in hopes that these few unpreten-
tious lines may have the effect of work
ing a reform in this particular.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1877-07-26
Learning a Trade i'm Old Age.

A Washington correspondent says: A
gentleman who is fifty years of age, and
who for over twenty-five years has held
clerkship in the War department, was
recently discharged. He had large
family, and became nearly crazy. Know
ing nothing whatever of the world, and
being almost too old to do anything,
having given his best days to the govern
ment as a clerk, he wandered about the
streets in search of some kind of employ
ment. He was unable to find any until,
seeing an advertisement in newspaper
stating that some printer needed an ap-
prentice, he applied for the positition,
and strange as it may seem, his services
were accepted and now if any one takes
the trouble to visit a certain printing
office of this city he will find an appren-
tice fifty years of age learning his trade,
receiving for his wages about So per
week. The old man says he will get
through his time in three years, and that
then, having a trade, he will be what he
has never been-independent. He thinks
his So per week, judiciously expended,
will go a long way in the purchase Of
bread and milk, and he has already be.
gun to sympathize with the thousands OF
poor creatures who are Gagged up in the
departments, who are the most forlorn-
looking objects when they get discharged,
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1877-07-26
RAT HUNTING SNAKES.
New Kind Of vermin ExtermInntcr N,
Work. ....

Some months ago a gentleman from
Dumphriss paid u visit to friend of his
in the township IT Bevsrlt. Eanada-a
Mr., Henry-and remained with him f0r
several days. During his visit the Dull-
phries gentleman complained that his
house was literally infested with rats and
mice. He had tried every device to get
rid of them, ai,d oil had failed, Mr..
Henry, who il az Ingenious as he is fond
of sport, declared that he could battle the
rats out of his friends cellar in no time.
to t,se his o3tn sSpressin,i Next day the
Two drove TO the gentleman's house Ia
Dumphries. Mr.. Henry took with him
a common quarter gross match box
pierced with few holes, which he care
fully placed under the seat of the buggy.
The Dumphries gentleman, feeling that
his friend was going to give him o sur-
prise, probably with soine improvement
On. the ferret, asked no Questions, tile
bettef TO- enjoy the surprise when it did
come. Arriving at, the house they had
dinner, and after the ladies' had rntired
Mr., Henry placed the box on the table
and removed the lid. In an instant from
the box leapei full-grown garter-snake,
measuring three feet and half in length.
The reptile, which was highly excited with
the heat, reared itself almost on the ex-
tremity ofits tail and glided about the table
with remarkable rapidity, licking its
ghastly jaws with its forked and nimble
tongue. The Dumphries gentleman
shrank back Tito the, corner almost petri-
fed with horror. Mr.. Henry showed
how silly this was by taking the snake
upon his arm and handling it much like a
hack driver would handle his whip-lash.
Finally his fears were overcome, and
when he had composed himself he led
his friend into the cellar where the snake
was set at liberty. The reptile immedi-
ately darted for the wall, and the next
moment discovered hole, into which it
glided with the greatest ease. An inter-
esting terrier stood at their heels, and
both gentlemen held club which were
trumps just about then. The snake had
not disappesrd over a minute before half
dozen rats bounded out of the hole and
met a terrible fate at the hands of their
enemies outside. But the snake was not
satisfied; it discovered every rat hole in
the cellar, and glided in and out among
the rocks where even a rat could not have
gone. 1t was finally taken up and placed
in box after twenty rats and almost as
many mice had been killed. The snake
belongs to black garter family, which
are in reality the best friend the farmer
has. They live exclusively on the field
mice, worms, flies and other vermin, and
if they occasionally glide across the path
of human being their lives should be
preserved, as their good qualities counter
balance these defects. The one posses
sed by Mr.. Henry was caught by him last
summer in pea-field, and since he has
had it no rats are to be seen or heard of
in the neighborhood of his house.