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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-07-15

The summer term of school in district
No. !, under the instruction of Miss Belle
Randall of Bernardston, Mass. closed Friday
last: Miss Randall proved very valuable
teacher, winning the hearty good will of her
pupils, who desire and have requested that
she be retained as their teacher. Members
OF school neither absent nor tardy Misses
Hattie Parker, Eva Lsrkin, Rosa Larkin,
Mary Shelley, Ida Wright Anna Blanchard
and Masters Walter Shelley, Willie and Ed.
die blanchard, Walter Gilbert.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-07-15

Gardens and some fields are suffering for
rain.
The station agent, Mr.. Hastings, has re-
moved the telegraph Instrument from the de.
pot TO the sitting-room of his residence. where
Mrs, ii. will hear the "call" at any time Of
the day.
"A few evenings since, as neiRhbor was
prospecting the weather, he saw something
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-07-15

The hearing in the Hinsdale bridge case,
before the Cheshire county commissioners,
began at the dollhouse Wednesday morning,
in accordance with the notice of adjournment
given by us last week. There being con
siderable number in attendance, an adjourn
ment was had TO the old hennery, where the
hearing was continued until Thursday night.
the time being mainly occupied with the pre-
sentation of evidence for the petitioners. A
large number of witnesses were examined,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-07-15

Nothing could so forcibly illustrate the sta
bility of our American institutions as the fact
that in spite of the appalling crime which
brought the Chief Magistrate Of tho nation to
deaths door, the machinery of public affairs
has moved right on as though nothing had
happened. No public business has been de-
layed, the mail service has shown signs of
hindrance or paralysis, disbursements from
the treasury have gone on as usual, and no
man who has had any legitimate business with
any branch of the national government has
been put off until more convenient season.
Not even for an hour has any necessary func-
ton of the government been suspended.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-07-15

The W ashington Critic tells the story that
just before the 4th of March, 1877, man
named Myers, from northern Illinois, was ar
rested by Washington detectives who learned
that he had come on for the purpose of shoot
ing Mr.. hayes. His crazy freak was report
ed by an acquaintance to the Rev. Father
Reville, the famous Dominican pulpit orator
who died from yellow fever about a year
afterward, during the Memphis epidemic
and Father Reville informed the detectives.
When arrested Myers did not deny his inten-
tions, but said he had intended to shoot
Hayes, then proclaim himself President, and
be sworn in amid the ringing of bells and the
firing of cannon. He was lodged in an
asylum for six months and then sent home to
his sons.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-07-15

Miss Lizzie Cutting is at home for
couple Of months
Mrs. d. W. Hyde Of Massachusetts, IA
visiting here for few weeks.
Capt" Jesse wilkins is confined to biz
bed by sickness brought on by overwork in
the hay field ON Saturday last.
--Children's Sunday will be observed in
the NJ T.. church Of this place on Sunday
next, at 1915 A. NJ. All are invited
Royal Bartlett took dose Of Paris green
last week, intending suicide. He still lives
in a critical condition.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-07-15

Early this week, Gov. Foster of Ohio adj
dressed telegram to the governors of all the
states and territories, suggesting the proprie-
ty of setting apart day 'for thanksgiving
and praise to almighty God for the blessed
deliverance of our president, and for this
great evidence of His goodness to the nation"
and proposing that the governors of New
York, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Maryland,
Georgia and Ohio be appointed committee
to fix the day. Answers from all or nearly
all the governors thus addressed have been
received, cordially endorsing Gov. Fosters
suggestion.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-07-15

The widespread alarm which was felt last
Tuesday over the dangerous condition of the
President on Monday was not without its
good effect as corrective of the undue feel
ing of confidence which had obtained in re-
gard to the Presidents recovery. That fact
that two or three critical days had already
been safely passed. that steadily encouraging
news was received, and that many bright and
cheerful sayings were reported from the Presi-
dents sick-bed, had unduly encouraged feel
ing that the Presidents condition was not
alarmingly serious and that there was little
doubt of his speedy recovery, The news of
this week has opened the eyes of the people
to the fact that President Garfield is a very
sick man, and that time patience, and skill
full treatment can alone restore him TO health.
While his physicians are now more hopeful
than at any time since he received the wound,
his recovery is by no means entirely assured,
and the country will draw a breath of relief
and gratitude with each added mornings an
nouncement that "the Presidents symptoms
continue favorable"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-07-15

Chauncey M. Depew withdrew from the
New York senatorial contest last week. On
Friday Republican Legislative caucus was
held which placed Warner Miller and Elbridge
G. Lapham in nomination. The caucus de-
termination was not TO be binding upon those
attending unless two candidates were named,
aud each candidate by at least "a votes. On
this understanding Mr.. Miller was named for
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-07-15

-Ihe Congregational house is open Sun
day afternoons at o O'Clock for the study of
tho Sunday school lessons of the Information.
al series The cooperation of all the friends
OF such efforts Is earnestly asked. Parents
tend
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-07-15

Rev. Chas. II. Powers of Hamilton, N.
Y, has accepted a call to the passionate of the
Baptist church, and will begin his labors the
first Sunday in August
A supply of new books has been ordered
for the Congregational library.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-07-15

The arrival at New York of a steersge load
of 800 Mormon converts on Liverpool
steamer last week, all of them bound for the
promised land" of the Latter Day Saints
in Utah, has set people to thinking anew why
the government should not take rigorous
measures to wipe out the foul blot of Nor
monism on our American civilization. Some
thing should at least be done to put a stop to
the importation of ignorant, deluded women
from the old world to swell the harems of
Mormon elders. This is the second load of
proselytes brought over this year, aud the
Mormon church keeps a large sum of money
in the Bank of England for missionary work,
employs numerous preachers to delude igno-
rant peasants, and two or three times a year
receives heavy reinforcement of converts.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-07-15
GBe Dtrmont 9Benit.
BRATTLEBORO.

The VERMONT RECORD AND FARMER Wds
combined nth THE PHOENIX May ist, lssO--the sub
scrfption list, name and good wiN ofthe Record aud
Farmer becoming the property of the proprietors ~
The Phonir without reserve.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-07-15

Some of the scoffors are asking why they
didn't send for Charles Francis Adams TO go
and sit in the presidents chamber to keep
the temperature down
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-07-15

The explanation of Mr.. oonkling's delay in
sending a message of sympathy to the presi-
dent does not help his case much. It is said
that he had written dispatch to Gen. James,
expressing his horror and sympathy, Sunday
morning after the assassination, when friend
brought him the New York Tribune accusing
him of responsibility in the crime. There
upon he tore up the despatch, and sent no
message until he was told that the president
and cabinet took no stock in such accusations.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-07-15

At the state educational convention held at
Albany, N. Y, on Tuesday, Prof. Gardiner of
the Albany academy read a paper, setting
forth the alarming amount of illiteracy in the
United States. The number of illiterate vo-
tiers in the country is l, $50, 900, of whom l, :
1913, 900 are in the southern states. Twenty
per cent. of the voting population of the
country, and 45 per cent. of that in the south
ern states, are unable to read their ballots.
The paper showed illiteracy to be on the in
crease even in the northern states, and that
it is greatest in the large cities. Ten years
ago one voter in five was initerate. The pro-
portion is larger to-day. Sixteen southern
states contain one-third of the entire vote of
the country, and three-quarters of that vote
is illiterate. In the eastern, northern and
western states there are 475, 900 illiterate vot-
ers. resolution was adopted by the con-
vention favoring aid from the general govern
ment for the purposes of popular education,
to be apportioned to the states according to
their proportion of illiteracy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-07-15
OAK GROVE RANGE LAST SATURDAY.

There was a new and unexpected devel-
opment in the practice, Lamb taking the
medal the third time in succession and thus
becoming its owner and ending the COM
petition under tho rules He deserves the
congratulations which he has received on his
skill and ''streak O. luck" Following is the
score:
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-07-15

Mrs. Aseph Adams and daughter are Wis
iting this week in Fall River and Leominster,
Mass.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-07-15
THE --LATEST.
rhe Presidents Condition this, Friday,
Morning, as Favorable rs could be

asked.
THE PHYSICIANS OFFICIAL BULLETIN.
Especial Despatch to THE PHUNIxl
WASHINGTON, d. O.,
July 10, $3.50 A. M
The President has rested well during the
night, is doing admirably this morning, and
takes his food with relish. Pulse 30, tenn
perature ~. 3, respiration IS.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-07-15
Good News ON Thur.day.

symptoms in the Presidents condition con-
tinue. He passed very comfortable night
and this morning his pulse was 80 and his
temperature little below 100 The doctors,
this morning, express themselves satisfied
with the progress of the case. The dressing
of the wound this morning showed that there
had been good discharge of pus from the
drainage pipe The official bulletin at $3.50
this morning said 1.-THE President has pass
ed comfortable night and continues TO do
well. His pulse is at 80, temperature 90.
and respiration 22."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-07-15
The following is the list of letters remain,
ing in the Brattleboro post Office July IL

Ladies-Mary Budln, Nora Cummings, Mrs. Hattie
L. Ellis, Henriette Frankenstein, Blanche Gibson
Mary oponnel, Ellen Reilly Mary o. Rogers, Loyina
A. Smith, Laura Smith.
Gents-A. J, Atwood, y. l.. Brown, George A. Beane
@. f. Corbin, Frank L. Carter, John Cable, y. NJ De1-
ter, II. II. Davis, II. r. Ford, ]. L. Fay, NJ. L. Fox
Rich'd A. Gates, +. p. Howe, Jonas JonssOn Charles
Key, win Kenney, Albert d. Leman, Jason L. Putney
J. H. Pond, VIM. Skedd, Edwin +. Wills
Miseellaneous-Walker Hatch.
Packages-H. ]. Pierce, Mrs. NJ. c. Barrett.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-01-21

We desire to cal, the attention Of our readers
10 the Grand Holiday offer OF the Mendeissohn
Piano Company, whose advertisement appears
elsewhere. This Company offer an $3.50 Square
Grand Piano, 5 striaged, 7,s octovss, In hand
some rosewood case, for only s245, also many
other styles Of Pianos and Organs at great bar
gains for tho Holidays, including sheet music
at one.ihtd price.
These Pianos, including Grand. Square and
Upright, made one Of the finest displays at tho
Cente nnial Exhibition, and were manim ou.iy
recommended for the Diploma Of Ronor aud
Ued"i Of Merit.
The MEspRLssons Piano Co. are the first 10
do a general business will, the pNpchaser direct,
saving him more hon oae-hoJ the price charged
by other fret. class makers. This saving Ia made
by doing away with the agency system, and
giving the people the Pianos at Wholesale or
Agency Prices
We would recommend any ofour readers who
have any idea of ever buying piano or organic
send for their Illustrated aud Descriptive Ca,a-
!ogues, which will be mailed free to all. 81
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-01-21
FROM SCOTCH RIDGE.

ED. JOURNAL: Since last wrote you
the people OF this place have been remind.
ed of the frailty of man, in the death Of
Mr.. VIM. S. Hopper, who died on the night
Of the 18th. The funeral services were con-
Quoted by the pastor OF the U. P. Church,
at this place. The condition of the roads
prevented many from attending, who
would otherwise have done so. Mr.. Hop.
per was 48 years old and has spent the
most of his days in Wood county.
l am also called upon to chronicle the
death OF old Mr.. Cary, who died on the
l4th inst. have not been able to learn
any particulars further than Mr.. G. was
an old man and an old settler Of Wood
county.
John Muir, Sr., has been very low will,
lung fever but is now improving.
The temperance people here are still on
the alert. They hold their meetings once
in two weeks. MORE.
jan, l6, 1881,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-01-21
OHIO AHEAD.

From the November crop report Of The
Ohio State Board OF Agriculture. II seems
that Ohio willlikely come In ahead Of any
other State in the Union In her crop Of
wheat, (as well ns Of statesmen). We ex-
tract the following paragraph to illustrates
Total number Of acres, 2,908, ,657. total
number OF bushels, 52,522, ,794; average
per acre, 1873 bushels. The above figures
are based on actual township canvass OF the
State since threshing, and may be relied
upon ns accurate. The figures for 1879,
gathered by the township assessors were as
follows: Total acres planted in wheat, q
31S,260; total bushels harvested, 1862
40; average per acre, III bushels. The
total for 1879 exceeded amy previous crop
raised in Ohio by 100000, aud that oil
1880 exceeds the crop OF 1879 by more than
1900, 900 bushels. The above figures
show Ohio to be probably the frat State
in the Union. both in average yield per
acre and total product, unless Indeed II
linois exceeds Ohio in the total product.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-01-21
FROM WEST MILL GROVE.

ED. JoURNAL:-TheO Ohio Central R.R
is fixed fact. Four passenger, besides
regular and special freight trains, run
daily.
That devoted disciple of Esculapiua, the
genial "Alf," and his fair ladye" were
here this week visiting friends. lie has
just returned to Crawford county, this
State. to take charge of a school of uncy-
ilized and incorrigible heathen there. Two
teachers this winter have yielded to the
pressure in that place, but our friend A.
will teach them n thing or two. AS a
teacher" ALT" is success.
A large band OF those nomads, the
Gypsies are encamped near the station.
They intend, am informed, TO remain
here all winter
Rev. D. ii. Woodward, the efficient
agent of the A. NJ. Bible Society, is here.
He has already found over one hundred
families in this county destitute Of the BIZ
BILE. A meeting was held during his first
visit to this place, just before the holidays,
and an election Of officers OF the Perry
township Bible Society resulted as follows:
Rev. S. Leonard. President Snowlen
Harmon, Secretary, and Geo. l.. Ketclan,.
Treasurer and pepositary.
The beautiful bnt bancful snow still
fingers. This winter will be a big bo.
nnnza To our lumbermen and mill owners.
The ship timber gangs are devastating
portions of this calinty again.
| Our thanks nre due to the Hon. w
III. Wetmore, Tor recent favors. The
Captain has host of friends in this parl
Of the. county.
The hog crop ia nearly all harvested
Live, S4.l0 per cwi.
Corn is wor,l, $1,000 per ton In the
ear.
The win at thus far, is safe.
Wishing the JOURNAL and It's readers q
year OF Unprecedented prosperity, / re
main, Yours Fraternnlly,
GooDsPEgD.
Jan. Is, 1881.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-01-21
SCHOOL BOARD pRocEEDlNas.
OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF EDucA- \
rfoN, SCHOOL Dist, No. l, 7
D,rcx,anx,an n Tar 1921 |

OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF EDUcA-
rIoN, SCHOOL DIST, No. l,
PERRysBuRo, o., Jan. Z, 1881.
Board met In regular session, members
present-Pierce, Holllger, Weddell, Ley
dorf, Rheinfrank and LaFarree, (6.)
On motion Of LaFarree, the reading Of
the minutes were dispensed with.
On motion Of weddell, the Clerk was
authorized TO issue an order on the Treas
urer for the sum Of $ls.75, in favor Of w
Philburn, for wood furnished the unclas
sified school. Motion carried by following
vote Ayes. Weddell, Leydorf, Hoiliger,
Pierce, Rheinfrank and LaFarree. Nays,
none.
RESOLUTION TO PURCHASE IN.LoT 391'
PERRYsBURe, OHIO.
WHEREAs--The occupancy Of In-lot No. 891 in
Perrysburg, Ohio, for the past year or more, has
been such as TO render the same, in the opinion
Of this Board, a nuisance, and very detrimental
to the schools OF this village; and,
.WHHnEAs-The occupancy OF said premises, as
aforesaid, has been such as to render the build,
ings thereon liable to be destroyed by fire, and
school buildings in said Village; and,
wHEREAs-said premises can now be purchased
s aSoa the Sad
and reasonable price for the same; therefore be II
REsoLvED-sE I.--That It Is necessary to en-
large the present school house site. In the village
of Perrysburg, Ohio, by the purchase Of said In
lot No. 391.
SEC. II.-rhat Il is case Of urgent necessity
and required for the security and protection Of the
school property Q. sSil village; that this Board
SEC III.-That this Board purchase eaid ln-lot
No. 391, Immediately, and pay therefor, sum
not exceeding 81. Q. and that such sum not ex-
s.a
ona call of the roll, the above resolu.
tion was carried by. the following vote
Ayes-Pierce, Holliger, Rheinfrank, We'd
dell, Leydorf and LaFarree. Nays-none.
On motion, Mr.. Pierce was authorized
and empowered to purchase said In-lot No.
39l, in behalf of the Board OF Education
of Dist. No. /, Perrysburg, O., and pay
therefor sum not to exceed seven hundred
and forty ($740) dollars. Carried unani.
mously. 0suHd Dr.. f
On motion the Clerk was instructed to
rsue an order on the Treasury for the sum
Of seven hundred and thirty four (S734)
dollars, in favor OF the Sheriff of Wood
ceunty, Ohio, in payment of SAID In-lot No
39l, and the appurtenances thereunto be-
longing. On call OF the roll, motion was
unanimously passed.
On motion, the Clerk was instructed to
place notice in the Perrysbnrg Journal, 30
Letting proposals for furnishing twenty five
l25) cords of good, sound, hickory wood to
be delivered at the yard of the Union
school building, within thirty days after
the awarding of the contract.
On motion the Board adjourned.
JAS. ii. LAFARREE, Clerk.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-01-21

The Pound SOcial-At Centennial
Hall, on Friday evening last was n success
in every respect. ]. H. Chapman proved
an excellent amateur auctioneer, aud the
tremendous prices he obtained for rome Of
the pound packages was remarkable. The
printer man tried his luck, and was, as us
nal, successful, securing, for a mere pit
tance, n pound of Bologna sausage, and dit
to Of hominy. He traded his hominy even
up, for dried apples, and he and the jour.
NAILS pet squirrel have lived on the top
shelf for week. Excellent refreshments
were served, and fun and frolic kept the
company in full enjoyment until late
hour. The entertainment netted the In
dies Centennial Society about fifteen dol.
lars, and is to be followed Friday evening,
Feb 9th, with New England Supper
at the Town Hall. The entertainments s
given under the auspices Of this society
are always excellent.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-01-21
Nrotber.i Mo,hersii Mo,hers!i

Are you disturbed at night and broken o.
your rest by a sick child suffering and crying
with the excraciaeink paiaiof cutting t.eth.
IL 40, go ut once and get bottle of MRe
wINSL0w'S SOOTHING SYRUP. II VT.
relieve the pocr littlrIsufTerer immeei tey-d
pend upon ~ th re Is no mistake about u
There Is noi mother on sarih win hts eve
used II, who will not tell yu At once tnnt II
will regulate the bowels, aun give rest IN th,N
mother, ndirrliei and head :. child, up
Grating like mrgc. It's pi,hto safe tn ne
In all case s. aud pleasant tcrfrc,lte, aud is the
prescription ~ the of iheo the tund best ~.
male physicians nnd u oidcst nthe Uni oil
STATES. Snll evrIYM hcMrfca In "a holAlr
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-01-21
Valuation OF Wood County Real Estate.

The following tables show the valuation
of real estate in the several townships mud
incorporated villages of Wood county, as
returned by the District assessors for 1880,
and showing the increase over the valua-
tion of 1870. We copy the figures from
the Sentinel, MS they were furnished to that
paper by the Auditor. 1t will be seen
there are some errors which it has been
impossible for US to have corrected:
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-01-21
The mother Goose Entortainment-

at the Town Hall this evening will be Of
an unique character and exceedingly int
eresting. Mother Goose herself appears in
person, and, for the amusement OF those
presept' will introduce the many characters
represented in the justly celebrated Mother
Goose melodies. This will be followed by
social, during which those present will
have the opportunity OF obtaining refresh
men,s, and listening to vocal and instru.
mental music. Admittance at the door, ,15c.
refreshments, 10c extra.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-01-21
Ayers Almanac for 1ssl.-we are

Ayers Almanac for 1881. We are
in receipt OF neatly bound sci Of the va
riousedi,ions Of Ayer'sA lmannc,in Eng ish
German, Dutch, Norwegian, Swedish
French, Spanish, Portuguese and Bohemian
Published by DR.. J. q. Aver & Co., prncti-
cal and analytical Chemists, Lowell, Mass.,
manufacturers Of Ayers Cherry Pectoral,
Ayers Sarsaparilla, Ayers Ague Cure,
Ayers Hair Vigor, and Ayers Cnthartic
Pills. The book contains not only speci-
mems of the languages named, but also
some pages Of Turkish, Armenian, Greek,
Bulgarian and Chinese. The book is neat
ly printed and free from Objectionable cuts.
Ayers Almanac is always safe book for
the family. The collection before us is a
literary curiosity, and remarkable exam
pie OF enterprise and liberality. The an.
nual edition is from ten to eleven millions
for free circulation.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-01-21

Advance In Real Estate.-For sever.
al days past teams have been busy In trans
ferring car loads Of blue clay from the d.
& M. r. r. TO their pump house dock
above the Touring mill, which they have
recently built, and are now filling. in anti
cipation OF our annual break up In the
river. The dirt is being loaded onto Il Q
cars at East Toledo, where the company IL
making some improvements, and as IL Is "a
be unloaded, 1t is brought here, where the
dirt Ia needed. Private individuals would
think il rather exirnvagant to transport
snch valuable real eatate an they are dig
ging up at Toledo, nine miles, and adding
1t to our corporation. 1t is expected that
II will enl,arce the value Of the property
adjoining it here about flty per cent Il
ought to. n..t