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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-12-13
WEEKLY REPORT or NILLBuRY SCHOOLS,
For the week ending Dec I, 1878:

Tots weekly enrolment, ........... 6s
Total daily "..,.... .,...., 81
Per cent. Of ...,......... %
Enrolment by Departments High School,3l;
Primary, 81 daily ATTENDANCE by departments
High School, 20 Primary. IS. Per cent by
departments High Schonl, "a I'rimarv, q5.
CHLs. PARKEY, Principal.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-12-13
.h on hand Dec 12. II . 50 0s

s12I9 26-S12ta 26
S. W. WBITNoHE, Treas.
J. o. AVERY, Sec'y!
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-12-13

Burial OF RcV l.. 4, CIark.-Mr, A..
q. WILLIAMS returned on Saturday from
the burial services of Rev. L. I. CLARK in
Mercer county. The remains and escort
arrived in Mercer in time for the burial
services to take place between the hours Of
8 and 4 o'clock, which occupied about an
horr IL the church services and Masonic
ceremonies ut the grave.
On Mr. WILLIAMS return home he found
letter awaiting him from one OF the Of
fetal members of the church at Pioneer,
where Mr.. CLARK had been stationed for
three years prior to being located at Per
rySburg, desiring the particulars Of his
death &C., ms il was designed to hold Mem
orial Services in that church on Sabbath
last.
Since publishing the briei biography
read by Rev Mr. BELT at the funeral sew
ices mere, we learn that the deceased, at the
early age of II years, al the call OF the
President for more men, resigned II position
of teacher in district school and enlisted
for three years service in the 1881 Ohio
Volunteers, entering the service in Jnnua.
ry 1865. He served until after the close
of the Rebellion and was mustered out in
the August following.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-12-13
stone Yard FOR Tramps.-We nm.

stone Yard for Tramps'-We under
stand that the Trustees of Perrysbnrg twp
have been in consultation with our Village
Council, with reference to establishing a
stone yard whereby tramps may earn an
honest living. We have not seen any fig.
ures in regard to the cost OF such establish
ment, but il not too expensive no doubt all
except the tramps, would he pleased to see
some means adopted whereby they could
be furnished employment. In the absence
of any State law, local measures should be
adopted for the protection of our citizens
1t is announced that New Hampshire
has not a professional tramp within the
bounds of the State, while but year ago
the Stale was overrun with them, 50 that
a woman dare scarcely step ont doors
alone. after night. \ brief law passed by
the legislature last Winter fixed the gem
Try. 1t is in substance this: ANY tramp
who begS is arrested il he is not a native
ni the Stale lie is sent to State prison
for three years; il a resident Of the State
lac is sent To the town where he belongs
a reward uf $50 dollars is given ior the ar
rest and conviction OF a tramp.
II every State would enact similar law,
trnmping would he at an end. Every
town would then be obliged to look after
its own poor and its own scoundrelS, as ii
should do.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-12-13
Toledo 4 Deshler Aocommo dation.

VI. SnoRHtKEN. Pres't, Cincinnati.
l.. Williams, Gsn'l Sup't.
] II Waller, Asst Sup't. Dayton.
Calvin " Shrpler, Agent. Prrrvsburg.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1878-05-31
A Manifest Absurdity.

II is manifestly absurd TO claim for
mere stimulant, tonic and Alternative pro-
perties. Yet this is what is daily uone by
the vendors OF cheap local bitters, colored
TO make them look attractive, and agree
ably Favored, but the alcoholic basis OF
which is OF the vilest and most hurttu.
description. The transcendent success
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, the leading
Alternative tonic OF the United states, has
induced many of these compunders OF
drains in disguise, to attempt the counter
!eiting of this standard medicine, but their
efforts have never proved successful on
large scale, and they have themselves in
many instances VIGOROUSLY "come to
grief" through the fundamentally of the
law.
The genuine Bltters have, indeed,
spirltuous basis, but they are emphatical
~ medicine, since their bot anic ingre
dients are signally eflicaciouS in overcom-
ing and preventing chills and fever, dyS-
pepsia, liver complaint, constipation, and
many other disorders.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1878-05-31

European nations-the Irish, He was
born near Belfast in 1886 and is conse-
sequently in his fortv-second year. He
was unusually fond of literary and
scientific matters as boy and
was sent when quite young to
Queens College, Belfast, where he
became close student OF theology. On
coming to this country he went 10 college
in Nenis, Ohio, for several years, and
then entered the United Presbyterian
Church. lie preached in Sydney, Ohio,
for four years and half and in St. Louis
for FIVE years, and then entered the Old
School Presbyterian Church, remaining
in St. Louis two years more. 10 1870 he
became member of the PrOtestsL
Episcopal Church, and was ordained
Deacon and Priest by Bishop Robertson,
of Missouri. Shortly atterward he was
appointed Professor of Hebrew and Met
aphysics in St. PauPs Episcopal College
at Palmyra, Mo, where he continued
about year. and then became Rector OF
Trinity Church, In Hannibal, Mo.
He neId that office for three
years, and 1T the expiration
of that time came to Wheeling as Rector
of ST. Matthews.
Mr.. Armstrong has the kindliest feel
ing for the people of this city, both in
and out of his church. He says he has
always been treated in the most warm
hearted manner by them and tba.
nothing has ever msrred the cordial in
tercourse between them. He leaves the
city with regret and Will not forget us
in his new home. He started for
Richmond last evening and will at once
assume his duties as Rector of the Monu
mental church, where he will preach his
first sermon on Sunday next.
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baltimore To baceo Market.
'respondence OF the Register.

BALTIMORE, May %, 1878,
We beg to inform you that the italian
Government will award on the DIST OF
June a contract for $40 Hhds. Ohio, and
$50 Hhds. of Maryland Tobacco. The
proportion OF Ohio Tobacco is as follows:
Sixty Hhds. A, Zine lesiy Tobacco 100
Hhds. c, Common Tobacco.) The To.
bacco will have to be delivered in two
equal installments in September and
November.
Our market has continued to be very
quiet and with the exception OF few
small lots, no transactions hsve been
made. Pending the awarding of the
French contract, which will take place
on the 4th OF June, our buyers have been
holding back, but as soon as this con-
tract has been taken, we expect to see q
more animated market. AS the French
contractor will likely commence buying
next month, we would advise the tor
warding Cf French grades.
The tobacco warehouse, erected by the
Baltimore and OHIO K. + Company, will
be ready by the Ist Of June to receive
and inspect Ohio tobacco, and there Will
be no charge for draysge on al tobacco
coming over that road.
Yours truly,
WILKENs Il BEALL,
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1878-05-31
five at u Birth.

Bellaire independent.
The most remarkable birth ever known
IN the history OF accouchments occurred
near SalesvIlle, Guernsey County, on last
Monday night. Mrs. Mccormick gave
birth to five healthy children, four OF
whom were boys and one girl. The
medical works give but few instances OF
such wonderful births, and when they do
occur the children have scarcely been
known TO live. In this case the mother
aud children are, in the common Ian.
gusge on such occasions, doing we'll"
The community down there is excited
and the famous father is the hero OF al!
the country around shout and his fame
will spread on the wings OF the newsp4-
pers from one end of the country to the
other. His home IS already An object OF
pilgrimage for all the old women OF the
region.
Two births, each of four children, have
occurred within the last fifteen years,
near this region, but this outdoes all the
recorded occurrences perhaps in the Uni
ted States.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1878-05-31
Trustees Sale of Real Estate

NY VIRTUE OF A DEED OF TRUST
Is made by Peter SChlernltZauer ana
Catherine SchlernitZauer, his wife, dated
the SOth day OF April, 4. p. 1915, and re-
corded in the Office OF the Clerk OF Jhe
comfy Court Of ohio county, West NlT-
ginia, in deed OF trust book No. ;, page
93g. will sell at public auction, on
SATURDAY, JUNE -, 1875,
Commencing at ~ o'clock \. NJ, at the
front door OF the Court House OF OHIO
county the following described real estate,
living in the City of Wheeling, West Viz
Gina. tO-wit: The south halt Of lot num-
her n. situate on the east side OF Main
street. between Third formerly McLure)
street and Fourth formerly Bank street
i'm frat part OF said city OF Wheeling, call
I'd North Wheeling. Also, part OF lot
No. 70. situated on the east side OF Main
street. between Third and Fourth streets
i'm That part of the city OF Wheeling call
ed North Wheeling, which part OF stId lot
is more particularly described as follows
Begianlng at a point on the east SIDE oil
Main street. and corner of said lots - ana
~. thence ea,twarily with the line be-
tween said lots one hundred feet; thence
southwardly and parallel with Main street
tYenfy-hye feet: thence westWaTdly anu
parallel with the first line one hundred
feet; thence uOrthwardly TO the place OF
beginning.
Terms OF Sale Cash.
The title to the above property Is De-
lieved to be uuquestiOuable, but selling Is
trustee | shall only convey such title as Is
vested in me by said deed OF trust.
=. o. TAYLOR, Trustee.
J.C. HERVEY, AuctiOueer. main
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Irustee,s Sale Of ReaI Estate.

DY VIRTUE OF \ DEED OF TRUST
Is made to me by Richard Nolan and
Margaret Nolan his wife, dated MAY o,
1874. and recorded in the office OF the Clerk
OF the County Court OF Ohio county, West
Virginia, in deed OF trust book No. :, pages
II and rs, | will sell at public auction, on
SATURDAY, JUNE !, 1878,
Commencing at ~ o'clock 4. NJ, NJ me
front door OF the Court House, IN the city
of Wheeling, the following described TTea.
estate, that is To say: The west, or alley
part OF the south hall OF Iot Io1, situate on
me yy-st side OF old Fourth street, and
north of old Union street, that Is TO say, so
much OF said half lot rs fronts on the alley
running eastwardly towards old rouLIn
street, about 46 feet, more or less, together
with the buildings thereon.
The title TO the above property Is OelLeN-
ed to be unquestiOnable, but selling as
Trustee l shall only convey such TUE as Is
vested in me by virtue oil said deed OF
truSt THOS. O'BRIEN,
"noui Trustee.
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Few gentlemen who have taken up
,beir residence in Wheeling, have made
themselves as respected as the subject OF
this little sketch and none has ever been
more popular. For nearly four years,
Mr.. Armstrong has been Rector OF st.
Matthews Church aud parish, and his de-
parturc has been source OF Keen re-
gret TO all who have ever been brought
irto contact with him or have listened TO
his eloquent deliveries from the pulpit or
the lecture desk. His handsome, high
bred. intellectual face, shaded by heavy,
let b, acz hair, remarkable both Tor Its
color and delicate texture, his cordial
smile of frank greeting which Int up his
tbougbtful countenance when talking and
his s1perb voice, are familiar 10 all.
The powerful lectures which ne has
deIivered upon theological and scientific
matters have created q taste for sucn
subjects among our citizens, while his
articles upon modern thought IN con-
nection with philosophical subjects, which
have been printed in the REGISTER have
disnIayed marked ability close and
fGrcibie reasoning and a perfect knowl-
pdoe of the topics under discussion. and
thew have been widely copied and COM
mented upon. $500,
Mr.. Armstrong is son of the keenest
witted and one Of the most remarkable OF
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1878-05-31

ldsy replies that the painting will DO
gratefully received By all the people OF
the Commonwealth, and that they will
cordially unite with him in returning
thanks. The picture itself is eleven and
a half feet high and sixteen feet in
width, with g frame eight and three
quarters in breadth. Although it has
not yet been definitely determined where
the painting will be hung, 1t is likely,
owing TO its size, that it will be suspend
ed in the Senate chamber, at the State
capitol of Virginia, on the wall directly
facing the presidents chair. Such
treasure as this, we need hardly say, will
be priced as much in honor of its estlms-
BILE giver as for the sake of the precious
memories which are embslmed in It's
canvass
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Noble Gilt TO Virginia.

Baltimore sun.
With characteristic generosity and 3
fine sense OF patriotism, Mr.. w. W.
Corcoran, of Washington, has presented
to the State of Virginia his superb paint
ING by the eminent French artist, Lami,
Of the S,ormIng of Yorktown, which,
until recently, has been on exhibition IN
the Corcoran Art Gallery. In his letter
to Governor Holiday, bearing date OF the
23d Of May, begging acceptance OF the
gift, Mr.. Corcoran declares himself i'm
pressed with conviction Of the propriety
of locating the work permanently in the
State where the event it represents oc-
cured, and now offers it to that State as
An evidence OF ais admiration for the
odd Commonwealth Governor Hol-
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FOR ~ a H H..
A RARE OPPORTUNITY FOR An
Elegant Country Residence !

NY farm, consisting of thirty acres OF
good land, locates five miles east OF the
CITY, on the National pike. 1t is also well
situated for gardening purposes. \ good
orchard, consisting OF apples pears ana
ounces is on the place. A two story frame
house of 10 rooms, al in perfect order;
water on both floors. The place is easily
reached by the Elm Grove street cars or
the trains OF the Hempheld railroad, be-
ing located about hail way between the
terminus OF the former and the station OF
the latter. .
Itnot sold at private sale before Satur-
day. June 18th, ii will be then offered ut
pubIic sale on the premises, commencing
at 30 O'Clock =. NJ, sharp.
For furth er information enquire on the
premises at any time, of the uhdeTslsn ned.
= Ino0{ p KENNEDY.
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BUSINESS NOTICES.
Dissolution Of Partnership.

THE FIRM OF &. F. MAYER & SON
has this day been dissolved by mutual
consent. The business OF the old firm will
be settled by c. J. Mayer, who will con-
inue At the old stand, No. Al Twelfth
street. two doors from corner Market and
Twelfth streets, or e. \. SChaIitr 4 Co. ;
once, cor. Market and Fourteenth streets,
second floor.
All persons having claims against the
said firm are hereby requested 10 present
them tor payment. Those knowing them
selves indebted II Us will please call and
settle, MRS. q. +. MAYER,
mas {. J. MAYER.
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Below will be found the
Answer OF the Festry.
WHEELINH, NAV I, !


Rev. j. G.. Armstrong:
Rev. AND DEAR SIR-The duty de-
volved upon us by the resolution OF the
Vestry of St. Matthews Church, which
YOU will find enclosed, is at once painful
snd pleasursble-painful because 1t &C
complishes q severance Of the ties which
have so happily subsisted between the
people of st. Matthews and yourself and
pleasant as atiording q fitting Opportunl-
~ to respond in some degree to your let.
ter of the 4th inst. You have always
commanded, by deserving 1t, the atiec-
tomato regard OF the congregation. Inc
various duties devolvIng upon you as Rec
tor have always been discharged with
entire satisfaction TO those among whom
YOU have ministered and with eminent
credit to yourself. In the nature OF
things there would have been no lmpel'
linz motive to your action, but a high
sense of duty. The resignation OF go
much that is attractive to you IN behalf
of the people Of the monumental can
not fail to command from them geLer-
oDs confidence and hearty support IN
vrI7 new relations. That you will have
those. we do not entertain 81 doubt, and
tho conviction reconciles us somewhat 10
the acceptance of your resignation. A.
the same time we cannot refrain from
saving that it was received with sincere,
and accepted with unaffected regret.
You will carry with you to your new
home the hearty good Will OF our people
and there doubtless Will be many prayers
for your entire success IN your new field
of labor. We earnestly hope that it may
nIesse Good Providence TO pour upon
YOU and yours rich temporal blessings
and that lie may add to these abundant
w the richest blessings Of His grace.
In the band of affection We are cordial
/ ly yours.
:. BRADY,
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1878-05-31

In the Municipal Court OF Wheeling:
Christian Burke, ThO sues, &C.
v
Margaretha Mas, administrator OF David
Mas, decd, and o.Lr.s.
N CHASCERT.
The undersigned, Special Commission.
er-. hereby give notice that by virtue OF
mo authority vested in them by decree
made Inv said court in the above entitled
cause on the 9Th day OF April, 1873, they
SATURDAY, THE STH DAY OF JUNE,
lS7N, sell at public auction, al the 'front.'
door OF the Court House OF ONO county
West Virginia, in the city OF wheeling 10
the highest and best bidder. the real estate
OF which said David Mas, decd dled
seized and possessed, to-wlt: The piece OF
land, containing about two ana Oue-AalI
acres. on which said David Mas had his
residence and brewery at the time OF ms
death, which was conveyed 10 him by one
Franz Hvguer and vile by deed uaIeu
March 10, 1851. and now of record IN me
Clerk : Office OF the County Court OF SAID
county, in deed book NO. y, page III and
described in SAID deed as follows: Front
ing on the continuance OF Market street
ninety feet, more or less; thence running
with Hoffman's line northeast one hum
bred and ten feet; thence north 10 Bush
field * McMechen's line; thence east 10
John McLure'S line; thence with his line
line. the place OF beginning.
Also, lot No. uOD one hundred and four,
on the northwest corner OF Fourth lIaltIy
called Bank street and Coal street, 'front.'
ing 80 feet on Coal street and running west
west with Fourth street 100 feet, being
same lot conveyed to said David Mas by
Joseph Bell and wife, by deed dated
october 5. 1851, and now OF record IN said
Clerks office in deed book No. IS, page
ia. All OF said real estate being III said
city, county and state.
TERMS or SALE-One-tOurth OF the pur'
base money, or such greater sum as tht
purchaser may elect 10 pay, in cash; the
residue IN three equal instruments each
bearing interest from the day OF sale ahI
uRyab.e respectively in six, twelve and
eighteen months after the day OF sale the
purchaser TO give bonds with personal
security thereon satisfactory TO the under
signed Tor said deferred Payments, ana the
titleto be retained until payment IN iulI
OF the purchase money.
LEWIS =. JORDAN,
ALFRED CALDWELL,
Special Commissioners
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NOTICE.

CLERKS OFFICE BOARD OF COMMISSIONS,
WHEELING, May II, l>7s.
An election iorCouuty Phys clan for the
Cltv District and County luhrmHry VII.
of mmiSSionerS, To serve one year. All
applications must be tiled with the Clerk
of said Board on or before Tuesday, May
18th.
Also proposals will be received 10 close
az the same lime a. above, for furnishing
the county with medlcIgC upon preScrlp-
ton ofthe county physician iOr one wear,
for the use Of the poor and county prison
erS confined in the county jail.
mallra CHAS. Il. DEIIERS, Clerk.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1878-05-31

MIGHTY CHOICE BUILDING LOTS on
II Wheeling Island; price nom &yO TO
$500 each. Only one-siXth OF the purchase
money required in cash. The residue may
be paid annually in five equal Install
meuts, with interest. Apply 10
JOHN Z. GILCHRIST,
ocSDh At Top Mil.
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For Sale Cheap for Cash.

q HEAVY STONE WAGONS, EIGHT
4 Coal Cars, one cart, one Farlh wagon
one Spring Wagon, three ton OF
COAL BANK RAIL IRON,
Punched and counter SUNK. one new
Snriny Wagon. =. j. ELLIFRlTL,
anI5 Cor. 2ith and Market streets
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Acceptance OF the Resignation
WHEELING, May 2, 1878.

At q meeting of the vestry OF ST..
Matthews Church held or the 18th OF
April, 1878, the following action was had:
The resignation of Rev. ). &. Arm
strong as rector of the parish was read
and the following resolutions were
sdoped:
RESOLVED, That the resignation of Rev.
j. q. Armstrong be accepted, to take ef-
feet at such time as may be agreed upon
between Rev. Armstrong snd the vestry.
Resolved. That Messrs. Brady, Lorlng
and Rogers be appointed a committee to
frame a suitable reply to tie resignation.
:. p. HALDRETH,
NsrrctI5'JJ
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The most excellent attributes to the
success Of a first class hotel are courteous
treatment, well.sppointed cuisine, and
well-futnished rooms. You can find all
of these at the Colonnsde Hotel In Phil
adelphia.
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FOR SALE.

A FINE PIECE OF BOTTOM LANDON
a the uauk OF the ONO, between Malta
mOras and GIaudvIew, containing II
acres. Lies very high; was not hooded
i'm lSI2. Also. foT sale my house IN Grand
view. Address y. BURRIS,
mal3e!qgb GrandVlew' ONO.
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UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA

SUMMER LAW LECTURES 90 weekly,
BEGIN 18th July, ISIS, and end llth sep
ember. Have proved OF signal uS",-l-t,
O students who design tO pursue their
tudieE ~ this or other Law school 81 to
hose who propose 10 real privately; and,
ri. to practitioners who have not had The
advantage of systematic obstruction. FOR
circular apply lP o. University az Va 10
JOIN h MINOR, Prot Com. and Siut Law
ma25egws
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MORNING Gtory baking Powder super
sedes all other brands.
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FOR SALE.
FOR SALE,
john Mcdonald,

Kansas Land. very cheap.
Ohio County Lands at low rates.
For "A good bargain call and see
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FOR SALE.
COMMISSIONERS SALE
OF
MAS BREWERY, &C.

In the Municipal Court OF Wheeling:
Christian Burke, who sues, &c,
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The Rev.I.G. Armstrong.

=. bkAbli
ALOE2o LORIEG.
JAMES L. ROGERS.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-23
Shot at His Fathers Funeral

A very remarkable tragedy occurred
in Jackson county, n. c., on Thursday
Mr.. john Robinson, an esteemed farm
er, died, and the funeral day was fxel
v lille the corpse was lying in cottil
in parlor Of the residence, a half
brother of the deceased aged fourteen
stepped up to a son of the deceased,
about thirteen years old, who wa cry
ng over the remains, and, without
any lrovoration, drew a pistol ana
shot Him, the ball taking effect in til'
abdomen. The little fellow lived !
half hour and died The body 0
NJ. Robinson was kept until next day
when father and son were buried t"
gpthpr. The murderer gave hirnaej
up, but refuses to say anything. Their
is strong feeling to lynch him.