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The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1881-08-22
THE SILVER STATE.
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The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1881-08-22
ST. NICHOLAS HOTEL.
PARADISE, NEVADA.
& ABEL, PRorKrETORs.

The proprietors of the st. Nicholas take pleas
ure i'll announcing. that the above fayorite
Hotel has been handsomely furnished and reno
waited throughout and it has now first class ac-
commodations for families and others
THE TABLE
win be kept supplied with every article the ,
markets afford, prepared by the most expert
enced connoisseurs.
THE ROOMS
Are large and airy, and the Beds clean and
comfortable.
TIRE BAR
Will be found stocked with the choicest brands
of
Wines, Liquors, Cigars and Lager,
At prices to suit the times
PerSons visiting Paradise, who desire good
Meal, Drink Cigar or Bed, referred to the
ST. NICHOLAS HOTEL.
~ The travelling public are respectfully in
formed that, although the st. Nicholas is not
the Stage Depot, no better accommodations can
be had at any Hotel in the country.
CRAWFORD Il ABEL.
Paradise, May 80, 1881. my30-n
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-07-01
GEN. McPHERsON's BOYHoOD.

Gen. james B. Mcpherson was the son
OF poor Scotch widow when he enlisted
the attention of Mr.. Robert Smith, Of
Green Springs, father of Mrs. Judge Cum
mings, who had tried number of errand
boys in his store without being able to
make anything OF them. Mr.. Smith had
partner who was violently opposed To his
taking another boy, and expressed himself
very forcibly upon the subject when lie was
informed that the poor widow had been
promised that her son should have the
place. Nevertheless when the bright, hap
py-looking little fellow made his appear
ance, with his clothes tied up in a cotton
handkerchief, he al lowed his wrath to cool
and very soon became as much interested
in the lad HI his more sympathetic partner.
The boy made himself invaluable 10 the
| firm, 50 cheerful, prompt and capable was
lie in everything he laid his hand to, and
when MIR. Smith got married and set up
housekeeping, little Jimmie became part
OF the household, doing eirands, and at
tending the country school until he left for
| West Point, the place secured for him by
| Mr.. Smith and where he qualified himself
for the brilliant service rendered his coun-
try in the dark days of the rebellion.
Mr.. Smith was very fond Of his proteg.
and fond to the day of his death, of relat
ing interesting accounts of his boyhood
days. "That Boy" he was in the habit o
saying when with moist eyes he recalled
the early days of his hero of many battles
sleeping so peacefully in the little Gene
terry at Clyde, "never spent an idle min
ute. lie could work harder, play harder
and study harder than any boy you evel
saw. When he wasn't working he WA
playing and his whole soul was in BOTH"
Thus were early outlined the distin
gushing traits Of one OF the ablest Gen
erals oi the Union Army.-Sunday Journal.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-07-01
FROM WEST MILL GROVE.

Ed. JOURNAL = Last Thursday evening, n
valuable horse, belonging to Mr.. Lcathers, in
the south part of the township during the
thunderstorm was killed by a stroke of light
ming.
Ed. Swinehart, while engaged in shingling
the barn Of MIR. David Beard, accidently fell
to the ground aud WAS seriously injured, last
week.
MIR. w. j. Moffett il a disciple of Blacks stone.
Rev. X. L.. Knapp is finishing up The WalG-
ron house on Elm street as residence for
himself.
The parties, who lately visited the raging
Maumee on n piscat0rial excursion, were very
successful. Their cargo of catfish was worth
having.
Mollie Gainsford and her brother recently
started for their new home in the old Keystone
State.
Mr., Hill, the proprietor of the woolen mills
here, having added about a thousand dollars
in the way of improvements in machinery, &
TO the factory, Is now prepared to do all kinds
of work in his line Of business with nealness
and dispatch.
The schools here are closed on account of
the teacher being discharged for playing
eucher, &c.
Andrew Cruson. an time resident of this
place, but now a resident of Indiana, was lately
visiting freinds.
The drou,h of last month grently retarded
the planting Of corn In this vicinity and the
parched soil and poor sesd will cause the crop
OF that cereal in 81 30 be far less than that Of
last year. Since the late rains many fields
have been seriously injured by water.
Wheat never was better. On account of the
scarcity Of farm laborers large number of
seif-binding reapers have been purchased this
season by our largest wheat growers.
The fruit prospect is good. Apples espec-
tally will be abundant in this region.
Fraternally. GooDsPBED.
| June 20, 1881.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-07-01
PEMBERyILLE ITEMS,

Ed. JOURNAL ALLOW me to say to the read
ers of the JOURNAL that our little village is
keeping pace with her neighbors in regard to
growth and general improvement. We have
two depots, the e. & 7. on the east. and the
o. G. on. the west. They are about three
fourihs of n mile apart. with good hack accom-
modations to and from both.
The town has more good sidewalks than any
other town Of its size in the country. Our
splendid school-house is nearly completed, and
we are looking forward to the near future when
eur school system will be greatly improved.
The barn OF DIR. Stewart was struck by light
ming to day and in shor. time was in 1,mes
Help was at hand and his horse and carriage
We're saved. His house had narrow escape.
Hook and Ladder Company will soon be
formed, and we recommend Bucket Brigade
The property was insured in the Home, of N. Y.
This company is fast gaining favor with our
people.
The firm Of Lake 4 Gable are supplying the
farmers of Wood and Sandusky counties with
the Cha mpion mower aud reaper, having sold
about 40 this summer.
Our office seekers are getting friendly. But
| already feel your jog at my elbow, so
with promise to be heard from again. l ar
Most Respectfully, Ton.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-07-01
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

Council mel 10 regular session, June 28, 1881
PIesent-the Mayor, and Council linen Barton
Hoffman, Kingsbury and Finkbeiner. Absen
Cook and Curtis.
On motion of Mr.. Hoffman the rules we're sus
pended and the reading Of the minutes Of the
preyious meeting dispensed with. Mr. Barton
offered the 'liOwing resolution:
lie Il Resoieed-by the Council Of the lncor.
porated Village Of Perrysburg, that the further
p'ling of timber on Front street be prohibited
| and all timber now lying 10 the bounds Of said
| street be removed Immediately. On roll call
the resolution was carried.
On motion, ]. q. Crane was appointed one
OF the Board OF Health to fiji vacancy OF unex-
pired term of q. y. kreps, resigned.
On motion Of Mr.. Hoffman, the Committee on
streets was instructed to repair two bridges al
the crossing Of Cherry aud Elm streets over
Grassy Creek.
| BY order Of the Council tho Clerk was in
slructed to confer with Mr.. }. Curtis as to his
Intention to remain as member Of the Couno II
On motion the Clerk was instructed to notify
Mr.. VIM. Crook to present his bond to tho
Council as Treasurer OF Fort Meiga Cemetery,
On motion Council adjourned 10 meet nexI
Tuesday oye., July 5,h, AZ o'cock sharp.
uEo. 3. MckKIGBT, Clerk.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-07-01

lew years ago Young man named
Gardner, living at Toledo, Ohio, inherited
some money from his father. He had been
tinkering around from boyhood with a
firearm which he was anxious to patent.
When he obtained his patrimony he went
to France to improve his implement. His
was the experience of nearly all inventors.
His money was soon exhausted and at
times he was reduced to the greatest ex.
tremity, but he never lost faith in his rifle.
Finally he interested some capitalists and
the implement was carried to perfection
In due time the French Government was
induced to adopt the repenter for the army
The British Government has just done the
same thing, and the Toledo inventor is
preparing to roll in wealth. His arm is
said to be the host magnificent repeating
rifle in the world.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-07-01
Ohio in the Supreme Court.
Columbus Dispatch.

SOiuiuOus Diepa'cn.
While Ohio may have fallen far short
OF having all the patronage Justly due tc
her prominence in the affairs of the Uni
ted States generally, yet, since the confr
nation of Stanley Matthews as one of the
Justices of the Supreme Court OF the Uni
ted States, she is receiving a fair represen
tntion in the judiciary department Of the
national government. She has had con.
tinuous representation upon the Federal
bench ever since the appointment and con
6rmation of John Mclean in 1929. Hi
term of service continued for the period
of thir,y.two years. In 1861 he was sue.
ceeded by Noah H. Swayne, who is now
followed by Stanley Matthews. The health
and vigorous constitution of Judge
Matthews insufes representation fol-
many years to come.
Besides being thus represented by Asso
| ciate Justices, Ohio has also started line
of Chief Justices. In 1864, upon the
death of Roger B. fancy, Salmon 2. Chase
was appointed his successor by Presiden,
Lincoln. He held the position as Chic
Justice until his death in 1878, when he
was followed by Morrison r. Waite, APP
pointed by President Grant. Mr.. Waite
has now served az Chief Justice nearly
eight years, and if he lives TO attain the
age of fancy, will serve for Twenty-Five
years longer, unless removed or he resigns.
1t is also question whether or not j Jus
tice Woods who was recently appointed by
Hayes, is not also an Ohio man. A resi-
dent OF an adjoining county up to a few
years ago, when he removed to Georgia
affords strong grounds for claiming him as
such.
Ohio thus having two certainly, and
probably three, out OF the nine Justices o
the highest court in the nation, surely
ought not to grumble on that score. The
other thirty seven States certainly ought
TO be able to supply the remaining six OF
seven places on the bench. But ii not, oui
supply is almost inexhaustible
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-07-01
Prisoners Rennl0n at netroIt.

Wcspent four days OF unalloyed pleas
ure in Detroit last week, in visit with
friends and in communion with the ex-
prisoners OF war from Southeast Michigan
and Northwestern Ohio. There was so
much OF II that We cannot attempt II report
oil the numerous pleasant phases connected
Herewith, further than to say that the re
union oil ex-prisoners and soldiers was n
complete success, and that every one who
had the pleasure OF participating returned
to their homes with the most pleasing
rscollections OF the beautiful city OF De-
troit and the hospitality OF Its ex-soldiers
and citizens generally. There were over a
thousand ex-prisoners and ex.soldiers OF
the late war IN attendance. There were
many excellent speeches made by ex.pris.
oners and some OF the beat talent in Mich
igan, including Governor Jerome and May.
| or Harrison. Their mammoth new Music
Hall, with seating capacity oil $500, wa,
crowded every night and many could moi
get seats. The three days entertainment
concluded with a grand banquet in Musi,
Hall, at which over 600 were seated at III,
tables ut one time. The Post and 1riJun
pronounced II one OF the most remarkabl,
gatherings ever assembled in Detroit.
We remained over one day, Friday, /,
witness The beautiful scenery around De
troit and attend the twenty first anniversa
ry Of the Public High School at The Whit
ney Opera House. They had gradual
ing class OF II, with Do essays or class ex
erciSes, having cut all ont on account O
jealousy lbnt erep In in former experi
menis. The exercises consisted of a n abI
) address from Prof. Mcyicar Of the Yp.l
: anta Normal School and The preseniaiio
of diplomas, followed by gorgeous fora
presentation, iniersIersed with music frol
the orchestra.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-07-01


Toledo Telegram: "Gov. Cornell, of
New York, has vetoed quite large num-
ber OF bills passed by the present legislature,
and the journals of that State OF all par
ties, heartily commend his action in every
instance. Perhaps il the Governor of Ohio
had been possessed OF the veto power, the
legislature of last Winter would not have
spent the greater portion OF their time in
considering and passing unconstitutional
bills"
Is not Gov. Foster too deeply interested
in building railroads to warrant any inter-
ference on his part To prevent any legisla-
tion which might grant the privilege to To-
calilies to vote the money to ald in their
construction? Has lie ever recommended
to the legislature, in message or otherwise,
to guard against such special legislation ?
We rather suspect that he encouraged such
legislation.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-07-01
Caught on the Fly.

FosToRIA, Jurs 2S,-William Mckee
OF Findlay, an agent Tor the Champion
Mower md Reaper company, OF Spring
field, while on "a train en- route home on
SATURDAY. evening, had his valise, contain.
ing $4,000 stolen. He discovered his loss
when few miles west Of this city, and at
the nearest station telegraphed Ills loss to
our city marshal. A suspicious looking
person was seen to alight from the train
with valise when it stopped here. The
marshal started in pursuit of him and cap
tured the man at Freeport, n small town
north o. here, he having IN his possession
the missing treasure. He gave his name
as Dennis QuinlaE. He was returned here
ond ;,iIod
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-07-01


The Wabash Railroad Co. have one hun.
dred men employed at the present time on
their new Elevator building now in course
of construction mt Toledo. 1t is to be one
of the largest on the lakes and will be
known as Wabash g." It's location is
above the Mitchell & Rowland docks on
the west side of the river. The main
building is TO be 34l feet long by 100 feet
in width, with storage bins 60 feet deep
and towers l62 feet above the railroad
tracks. Its holding capacity will be
100000 bushels of grain. /, is to be pro.
pelled by a 1000 horse power engine. AT
Ter the work has progressed to certain
stage employment viii be given TO 200 men
until its completion, which is expected
about November LIST. The total cost Of
building will be about S450,000. When
completed they expect TO be able to load
their mammoth schooner, Durid Dors, with
$4,000 bushels of grain in one hour.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-07-01
TEppupLE FALL.
wIllium Spo Sford Kiiicd nj the
wabash Elevator Ysstcrdny.


VIM. Spafford, the only sen Of Jarvis Spa@
ord, formerly proprietor Of the Exchange
Hotel, of this place, and whose widowed mo,heI
was resident OF this place until about
year ago when she removed to Toledo, was in.
stantiy killed while engaged in painting at the
Wabash Elevator No. 3, yesterday afternoon
We Hud the following particulars in last eve.
uing's Bee;
He was walking on plank which was
placed across an empty grain bin, and either
missed his footing or the plank slipped and lie
was preciptated TO the bottom, 90 feet below.
Death was instantaneous,
The terrible accident took place about $50
| O'Clock, but II was some time before he was
missed. When he was repeatedly called and
did not respond, search was made, resulting in
finding the mangled body about 3 O'Clock ou
the floor Of the bin.
The fellow laborers of Spnfford At once took
up the body and conveyed IL to the depot, where
undertaken Couldweil took charge of IL. DR.
Forbes was in attendance, but had not examin-
ed the body up to the time Of going TO press.
Mr.. Spafford leaves wife, to whom he was
married only year ago. His residence was
on the East Side.
The remains Of the deceased were inferred
in Fort Meigs Cemetery here, at noon, to-day.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-07-01
A Cough, Cold or Sore Throat should

A Cough, Cold or Sore Throat should
be stopped. Neglect frequently results In an
Ineurabie Lung Disease or Consump-
tion. BROWNS BRONCHIAL TRIO
Oil ES are certain To give relief in Ash.
ma, Bronchitis, Coughs, CataTrh, Con-
sumptive aud Throat Diseases. For
thirty years the Troches have been recommend
ed by physicians, and always give per.
feet satisfaction. They are not new or un-
constant use for nearly an entire generation,
they have attained well merited rank among
the few staple remediesof the age. Pnbii c
sneakers and Singers use them 10 clear and
strengthen the Voice. Sold at twenty nv q
cents box everywhere. 30
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-07-01

On Monday night of last week the Ciy
Council of Fremont elected a Mayor to fill
vacancy caused by the death OF Mayor
Van Ness. The Council stood four Repub-
licans to four Democrats and they had a
deadlock on several votes, when they de-
cded to go into joint caucus. Not reach
ing a conclusion they separated and each
purity held separate caucus. Mr. N. c.
West proposed the name Of E. Loudensle
ger, President OF the Council, who on the
third ballot was elected, one of the Demo
Gratis voting for him. The Messenger goef
back on the Democrat who weakened and
voted with the Republicans, and turns
him oyer to his constituents for burial.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-07-01

With two serial stories and two book &
tho Wood County Fair Premium Lis,
aud the catalogue of the Way Library
we hr our time too thoroughly occupied
10 do Justice 10 all each week, and espec.
tally with the pressure of local news crowd.
ing upon our time and space. This will
account for the non-appearance OF another
chapler OH the ring this week.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-07-01
SsssnIrF,s SAFE.

VS.. Court Of
Josiah N. Weslcott. ct al Common Pleas.
by virtue Of an order of sale issued Id
the above entitled cause, by the Clerk Of tho
oourtof Common Pleas, of Wood county, Ohio,
and to me directed and delivered, 1 will offef
tor sale at pub lic vendue, at the front door OF
the Court House, in Bowling Grcen,on
Monday, July 18th, 1881,
Between 10 and 'clockfo forenoon o sal day,
the following described real estate, ,to-wit:
The southwest quarter of the northeast
quarter of-section number seven a. In Town
nnmber seven % north, Range number twelve
(l2), East, Wood county. Ohio. 40 acres more
or less. Appraised at S, 900.
Also the north west quarter Of the souti -east
quarter OF Section number seven t7) aforesaid,
ao sr acres more or less. Appraised at 81 500.
Terms of Sale Cash.
THOS. @. REID, Sheriff
Pratt Wilson, PlfHs Att'ys. l0es7 90
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-07-01
A Good Fou6dstIon.

One of the greatest troubles OF our people is
weakness OF the stomach. AS this soon causes
indigestion, nervousness, and rheumatism, they
prevail in almost every American family.
There is positively no need for any body to suffer
from these painful troubles who can buy a so
cent bottle OF Parker's Ginger Tonic, for this
superior medicine always tones up the stoma ch
and nervous system. and keeps the kidneys
active In carrying of the foul matters, thus
leaving a good foundation for per feet health
NJ q. Picoyune. lid
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-07-01

Mr.. Charles p. Davis, editor and propri.
etor of the Wnpakoneta Democrat, died one
weak ago last Sunday. Charlie graduated
in the "Art Preservative about 1859 OF
1860, in Dayton, and was noble hearted
fellow, a good editor, and was beloved by
al who knew him. He struggled for sew
eral years against the ravages of consump'
ton, but was finally compelled TO surren.
der. lie leaves wife and five children to
mourn his untimely demise.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-07-01

It has been suggested that the New
York Legislators might be called repeat
ers," from the persistency with which they
vote for U. S. Senators. We would suggest
10 the head-liners of the daily papers that
they manage to give the daily result in the
hend lines, as il is becoming decidedly
inonotonous to read over ,hr details 10 get
the net result
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-07-01

The Agricultural Statistics of the Census
Bureau show an unprecedented advance in
productions of all kinds. During the last
en- years the average increase of product
ion of corn, wheat. oats and other staple
products was over 100 per cent, while the
increase for the same period from 1860 was
only II per cent. Between 1850 and 1860
the increase was 43 per cent.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-07-01

The single standard advocates in Europe
will be obliged to modify their ideas OIL
money, as this Nation ia obtaining $75,-
100000 in gold annually from them.
With this amount added to the $25, 900, 600
mined and retained in the country, this
Nation will continue to occupy the fore
most position among the prosperous coun.
tries of the earth
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-07-01

We see it stated that the name of Elmer
White, Of the Defiance Democrat, is to be
presented to the convention as candidate
for State Senator. As the Senator from
that district will undoubtedly be Demo-
crat it is quite probable that his party
could not find a more worthy candidate.
If nominated and elected lie would be n
credit to the Northwest.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-07-01

General John B. Gordon left the United
States Senate to earn living for his fami-
ly. He seems to have found pretty fair
scratching. Within the past fifteen months
he has organized railroad 476 miles long,
with $lO,50O,0O0 capital, every cent OF
which is subscribed, and stocked coal
mine at 100000, the capital of which is
sernred
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-07-01

The late Colonel Thomas A. Scott, nc-
cortling to the Pit,sburg Post, was not a
candidate for the Presidency before the
Cincinnati Convention OF 1872. He
was not, in any sense, an aspirant for
the Presidency nor was he disappointed
in the resultn
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-07-01

INCREDIBIE,-F.A A. Scratch, druggist, RuthyeD,
Ont, says: i have the greatest confidence in
your Burdock Blood Biiters. In one case with
which am personally acquainted their success
was almost iucredblc One lady told me that
dollars worth of medicine she had previously
taken. Price S1.C0, trial Tize 10 cents. Sold by
Taylor ,& Miller
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-07-01

There is no trouble experienced in see-
ing the comet now. 1t requires no smoked
glass or telescope, but is plainly visible TO
the naked eye. 1t seems to have made its
debut unnoticed and unheralded by as
tronomers. Although not 80 brilliant, it
greatly resembles the Donati comet of 1858
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-07-01

Ex-Governor Bishop sued the Cincinnati
Gazette for libel, claiming damages in the
sum of 100000. The alleged libelous ar.
ticIe was published in 1879. The case wa,
before the courts last week. The jury rem.
dcred verdict, giving Uncle Richard
$500. The defcndents have given notice
Of new trial, not even showing that they
are willing TO give this small sum to soothe
the cx Governors wounded feelings.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-07-01

The Mississippi river shippers are siriv
ing for the trade of the Northwest. They
are carrying wheat from ST. Paul, Minn.,
to England, via New Orleans, for % cents a
bushel. This will have the effect of di-
verting much of the grain that formerly
went to the seuboard cities.