Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1879-02-07
FROM MILLBURY.

The past week has been one Of unusual
excitement for our place, as riiuch has been
doing IN many different things.
understand that the stave factory will
begin running to-day under the new man
agemeut.
The creek at this place has riaen and
fell and spoiled the ice harvest, but it does
not effect the people any for all have Sc
cured an abundant crop Of that summer
luxury.
What is the matter Of the Board Of Ed
ucation2 The President called meeting
for the purpose Of filling vacancy bu. the
members failed to respond.
The saw mill is now running in full
blast, turning ont oak and cottonwood
lumber by the 'bushel."
On Monday evening Of last week Rev.
Mr.. Frees, residing about half way between
here and Genoa, jumped of Of No. 4 pass
enger train while it was in rapid motion,
under the impression that lie was at Ge.
noa. lie struck loose "frog" with his
head which was gashed in most frightful
manner. lie received severe cut over
each eye and another just under the chin.
Dr. Tracy dressed the wounds and he was
able to go home the next morning.
On the next Tuesday, night there was
a dance at Martins Hall which ended in n
grand row. In the rumpus knives, billies
and clubs were freely used. Dan. Wal
brun, who keeps the groggery just back Of
the depot, was badly stabbed by John Max
field A gang then went to Esquire Groves
to get out warrant, but were 40 drunk
aud xcled that he had hard work to I'm.
derstand what they wanted. Mnxfeld lit
out and has not yet returned. Black ewes
and mashed noses were the predomlnating
features of those who were engaged in the
melee. DIR. Tracy dressed the wounds of
Walbrun and had him conveyed home.
Had the knife used been little longer
the results would have been fatal. Our
informant says that mourners were numer-
uus the next morning. One amusing Incl
dent took place. One Of the prominent
young men WAS so badly frightened at the
turn affairs were taking that lie started
down the railroad at ttll speed The
girls remarked the neRt morning that he
ran 80 fist that you could play game of
checkers on Iris coat tails aud never drop
Il man.
Prof McClinton closed his writing
school on Wednesday evening. As
school it was grand success. The i'm.
provement was wonderful. The following
are some oil the highest:
Walter Facer, 1900; James Gillespie
and Gusta Wight, 1900; Fred Smith,
1850; Chas. PIrkey, LOO; Cora Facer,
Abbe Wight, Sylvia Wight, Ely Richard
aud Samuel Yctter, 1000; Chas. Shepard ,
9S5; Frank Shepard, $50: WillardWight,
S75; Cora Wight, so and Oven Richard
500. The lowest was 200 the average $50
per cent. improvement.
On Thursday Prof. James Gracey, Of
Berea, came here and organized another
class, which is now in operation. This
class numbers about 80 pupils. Judging
by Mr.. Gracey's work he is a first class
penman, aud judging by the results of his
labors elsewhere he must be first. class
teacher.
PERSONAL.
Mr.. T. f. Wight and Mr.. John Bailey,
went to Bowling Green to-day on business.
Rev. Dreghorn, of E!mnre, gave our
church going people long sermon last
Sunday-time II hours.
Mss Mary Dnrand was home on Sun
day. Miss Durand is telegraph operator at
Sandusky.
Miss Carrie E. Whitmore has returned
from Wakcman for short visit.
MIR. MunsOn, teacher living at Martin,
was the guest of Mr.. NJ. T. Tracy on Sun,
day last.
Mr.. Thomas Tracy, who is teaching at
Eliston, enlivened the Sunday School with
his presence.
Rev. Mr.. Hill, who has heca away hold
ing meetings, was at home Saturday.
NINA.
February 81, 1879.