Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1879-04-25
FROM SCOTCH RIDGE

s0od time is here, and. "oh, what shall
the harvest be-"
Byron Fish is selling the Toledo Burch
Plows among the farmers here. 1t meets
with general appreciation by all who have
tried il.
Mail matter has increased nearly at
the Ridge since the removal of the office TO
the store of Davidson 4 Son.
John Muir, Sr., has disposed of his per-
sonal property, rented his farm and will
move to B. G. in few days.
Rev. J. c. Murch and wife spent Sunday
last in Cannonsburg, Hancock Co., where
Mr.. Murch was assisting Rev. Mr.. Wright
in the sacrament OF the Lords Supper.
The young people of this place have
organized singing class at the U. B.
Church, for the purpose OF having a choir
for the benefit of the congregation. Mr..
Chauncy Murch is the leader and instruct
tor.
A matrimonial convention was held at
the residence of Doc. LOOMS on Wedues-
day of last week, at which Mr.. J. c. Stew
art. and Miss Ida Loomis were united in
wedlock Rev. Murch, Chairman. The
ceremony took place ut ] o'clock. After
a snmptuous repast, the happy couple took
the train at Pemberville at 2:30 and went
toNSt. Louis, Mich, where they expect to
remain an inde6nate period. The we'll
wishes OF many friends aud associates go
with them.
A very enthusiastic debate came off at
the school house at the Corners on Thurs
day night of last week the question dis
cussed was:
ReSolrcd.-That the best interests of the
people of the U. S. demands that the two
old political parties, (namely) Rep. and
Dem. be dissolved.
The disputants ON the affirmative we're
w. w. Dunipace and J. b. Austin. Neg
alive, Il. j. Stilwell and Edward Baupre.
| The Judges decided that the question was
30 evenly argued that il would be impair
tial to give definite decision.
The Finance question is to be debated
next Saturday night by tile same parties.
McDOmels Minis reIs will give one OF
| their side-splitting entertainments at the
Hall on the evening of the 25th inst. The
exercises will consist OF several of the most
|
such as, Gone Night in Bar Room, "
"Black Chemists, interpreted with music
vocal and instrumental. The boys are
deserving of success, being class Of yOunG
men who are ever ready aud willing Ia
sacrifice their own convenience iOr the
| entertainment OF their friends.
w. l.. Muir now occupies the old home
stead Of Judge Phelps, having rented the
farm.
1t was very pertly remarked at we'd
ding recently, that "Ties were binding.
Now readily concur in the trulhiulnes
of the assertion; but should like to know
whether she meant railroad ties, neck ties
or ties matrimonial, as it becomes yer,
apparent TO Il casual observer upon exam
iming the court records, that one kind q
ties are about MS binding as the other.
Rev. Preston, of Pembcrville, delivere
a most appropriate lecture on the snbjec
OF inlemperance before the Murphics a
this place on Sa urday night last. Iii
speech occupied 20 pages Of we'll write
manuscript.
At the late election held in this twp
the Republicans elected the clerk, irea
, urer, one constable and one Justice Of ii
E peace. The ProhbiliUnisls elected III
: assessor, one justice and one constable
The Democrats elected two trustees, whil
: the Nationals elected ore trustee. SO
!. will he seen that The lying insinuatioI
e furnished the B. &. Reporter by that clio
}. gated specimen Of humanity, (our Wall
e Of this twp, in regard to the Rag Bal
II faction having swept everything clean, ~
. the Hardware party, rs he was pleased
: call the Republicans, has not stepped do,
d and out, neither are they very likely
k just yet. Such reports were publish
only to encourage the balance Of the II
&c Babies throughout the countt, by tryi
Ie to make it appear that the banner tow
d ship Of the county had gone Nation
II Such is not the case, and you can tally
10 full hand for the Republicans for
next three years 10 come.
Very truly ALLsrIcE
April 2ist 1879.