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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1882-03-17
A Tim ely Book.

There isno subject 30 prominently be
fore the American people at the presen-
time as that of Mormonism. 1t is the
topic OF the hour. The newspapers and
magazines are filled with it, the ministers
preach about it..and it's the topic of pri-
vate conversation. The last art icle OF the
late DR.. Bacon WIS "The Utah Problem"
and was left unfinished with the question
"What are you going to do about it,"
Most people think they know all about il.
but even the best informed after pursuing
the pages of the new book, "The Women
OF Mormonism" have to confess to feelings
portrayed, and 10 admit that the hall had
not been told.
Miss Francis E. Willard, in the Intro
duction to the book, says: "I have read
Some sulphur slrouded planet may have
n vocabulary fiendish enough to iilly char
acterize what they reveal, hut mere Eng,
isll is only the vocabulary of prating
parrot in presence OF such pathos and sucl,
woe"
"The Women of Mormonism, or the
Story of Polygnmy as Told by the Vic.
tins Themselves" ia an authentic work.
II is edited by lady in Salt Lake City,
Utah, who has long been one of the lead
ers in the Anti.Polygamy cause She re-
lates the stories Of the "victims" almost in
their own words. The persons who made
the statements, many of whom are still in
the Mormon Church and see no way ont.
were willing to make private atlidavits to
the truthfuneSs Of their accounts.
This work is to make great stir in the
country; every one who hears of il wants
to read it. 1t ia sold only by subscription
80 as TO have il circulated AZ widely as
possible. To places where no agent can
be secured the work will be sent by mail
on receipt OF the price, 50.
The enterprising agent who secures
choice territory will he fortunate. We
understand the publisher desires good
agents in this county. Flll particulars
can be obtained by addressing c. q. G.
Paine Detioit Mich
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1882-03-17
Some New Arithmetic.

A merchant bought four barrels OF
sugar, seven barrels of molasses and two
barrels OF meal. Find what per cent. OF
beans he mixed with his coffee.
- Among the players in poker room
are three merchants, two alderman, four
clerks, two lawyers, one butcher anI one
grocer. A rade is made by the police
and all are captured. Find how many
of them dropped in 10 see about selling
the poker man horse"
A county officer on a salary OF $500 IL
year, purchased two horses for 5000, u
carriage Tor S400, act of silver for
5000, four silk dresses ior his wife at
$50 each, and played poker TO the tune
OF $3.50. How much did he save out of
his years salary, and what is the county
going 10 do about il ?
This reminds us Of one, given by an
Overgorown boy to his teachcr who had
been chasiising him for his failure II
solving the problems of the arithmetic
viz: If tumble bug can roll his ba
over four foot wall, how much can hs
lift on a dead level?
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1882-03-17

Lieut.. Geo. w. Melville, OF the United
States Navy, who sailed from San Fran
cisco, in July, 1878, as chief engineer OF
the exploring party in the Polar Seas,
has written the following letter, the first
that he has had the opportunity TO write
since his absence, TO his wife who re-
sides near Philadelphia. The letter was
received by her ON Monday and reads as
follows;
1RKouTzK, RUSSIAN SIBERIA, Jan. 1882.
DRAR HBrTtR A fter many trials an tribu.
lations arrived here yesterday. We can
muster thirteen people all told out of the orig
inal thirtv.three persons. ain pretty we'll,
and will be home this Summer or next Winter,
according as | may be instructed by the Navy
Department. / have telegraphed, asking & to
remain and search for De Long and others who
perished at the mouth Of tbe Lena River,
Love to the children. Yours faithfully.
GEORGE W. MELVILLE.
The taken-for.gran way in which
Melville refers to the death of De Long
indicated that he supposed Mrs. Melville
must have heard all about il. "My hus-
band" said Mrs. Wevile, ais man
who has a great regard for the signifi.
canoe and value of words. He is a mnn
who is very particular about what he
writes. This makes--h his letter very signif-
lcant. He says he has asked to go in
search of De Long and the others who
persisted, and he is saying what he
knows,n
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1882-03-17
Expense of Currylur ,he Noils.

1t may be of interest to our readers to
know, or get an idea, of what Uncle Sam
pays for the privilege we enjoy in having
our mails transported from point to
point by the railroads. The following
figures Will furnish some information
upon the subject:
Lake Shore-Buffiilo to Cleveland. Cleve-
land to Elyria, Elyria to Millbury,
Millbury To Toledo, Toledo to Elk
hart; and Elkhart to Chicago-66l. so
miles-S459 2l467.
Observation-Disclosures to Pittsburg,
1886, 424 6S; Pttsburg to Chicago, Sl45,-
Sll.52; Mansfield 10 Toledo, So, ,4l6 O4;
Pittsb,Irg to Columbus, Sl67 ,667 SO;
Columbus to Cincinnati, $4z,S7l74
Like Erie & WESTERN Sandusky to
Bloomington, S23,975S4.
Ohio Central-Toledo to Bush's. S6.7S0.-
06, Columbus to Corning, S3,60l 81.
Columbus & Toledo-Toledo to Column
umbns. $S,l4719; Columbus to Athens,
S6,13332.
Baltimore & Ohio-Ballimor to Wheel
ing, S124,S52.57; Bellaire to Columbus,
$2S,296.4S; Samdnsky to Newark, S23,-
S1l72; Chicago Junction to Chicago
59,504.63.
Bowling Green-Tontogany to Bowling
Green, S2723l.
l., B. & W,-Springfeld to Sandusky,
S9,77l.12; Carey to Findlay, S6s40O;
Springfield to Columbus, $3,607.34.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1882-03-17

The Philadelphia Press Is making IL
lively for portion OF the detective force
OF the Q naker City by charging them with
completely in and sharers OF the spoils of
numerous burglaries and robberies re-
Gently committed. Our correspondent,
Rambler" sends copy of Mondays
edition OF the Press, which devotes over
page Of solid type TO the subjects of its
sketch, illustrating with numerous aili-
dayits Of parties who have sustained losses
by burglars and thieves, all OF which
makes bad showing for the detectives.
II Is over month rince the Press COM
menoed exposing the completely of the
detectives" with the burglars, and on
Thursday last, Mayor King bounced eight
oil the cops and put better men in their
places, Some Of these have made AFFIDAVIT
that the statements of the paper were false.
but not one have entered suit for libel
although the Press has often invited the mi,
70 do so. Our Rambler" had occasion 10
employ one OF these same detectives some
two years ago, and from his experience
then is abupdanily satisfied now, as he was
then, that the charges made are correct.
These 'guardinns' Of the city have received
$40 per month and II they got liberal
per cent OF The plumber OF The thieves must
hsye had "iaie take" u II.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1882-03-17
RESOLUTION
To I'm provo the NJ Cutchenvllle Road

Be 1T REsoLvED-By the Council of the incor-
pordte village of Pelrysburg, Ohio, (twothirds of
the memb ers of said Council concurring), that 1t
rs and is hereby declared to be for the benefit of
all the taxpayers OF said village, and necessary,
forthwith to improve that part said road as
lies within said village, and is between Indinna
Avenue, otherwise called Fourth street and Third
street, by providing proper and suitable drainage
to carry of the water from said Fourth street,
towards, and into the same running aloug Third
street on the north side thereof.
And from said Fourth street southcry, along
the line of sold McCutChenrille road to Grassy
Greek. by grading. stoning. and draining the
same to the road-bed thereof, aad constructing
proper culyerts and catch basins. The same to
be done according TO certain plans, profile and
specifications now on lille in the office of the
Clerk of said incorporate village, prepared by
Ferdinand WentZ, Engineer.
The c. st and expense of such improvement to
he paid for as follows: The grading and stoning
OF the rOadbed and constructing of culverts to be
paid for ont Of the Road Fund of said village.
The construction of sewers and catch basins
for drainage along the entire line, to be paid for,
by assessments to be levied upon all real estate
lying adjacent TO the line of said Improvement,
as the same may be benefited thereby, according
10 the foot frontage thereof
Done Mt the Council Rooms in Pcrryshurg, o.,
this 10Th day of March, A d, 1882.
JoHS ii. RHINEFRASK, Mayor,
Attest: GEO. MCKNIGHT, Clerk.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1882-03-17
Women ut the Polls.

A correspondent at Cheyenne Describes
how women vote in Wyoming: "The
laws require cleared space Of fifteen feet
square in front OF the ballot box. The
utmost quiet prevails. and when lady
walks MP to deposit her ballot she incest
nothing but Difference and politeness from
officials and spectators. Usually they ride
mp TO the polling places in carriages pro-
vided by the party managers. The lady,
with her vote already prepared, alighls
quietly falls back to open the passage
while abe walks TO the window or opening,
behind which cite the clerk and election
judges, gives her name, drops her vote ON
the box and returns. Her age is not in
quired into.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1882-03-17
Want TO Get Ont ortIe CITY.

In recent issue the Toledo Bee, con-
tanned the following concerning the effort
being made to secure annexation to Wood
county:
By glance on the county map one will
see that on the other side of the river,there
is strip of land about 40 rods wide at
one end, and tnpering to II point, the entire
length being trifle oyer a mile, and con.
tanning sixty acres. This point projects
into Wood county, and is between that
county and the river.
A movement il now on foot among the
few residents OF the point, To nsk the Legis-
lature to detach the territory from the
city and attach it to Wood county, to
which it originally belong d. Tho rel a.on
given for this move, il, that city taxes ARE
not the thing TO apply to farm lands, and
have become burdensome, and then, to,
they want to get into Wood county, one
of the richest agricultural counties in tie
State.
The movement is not looked on with
much favor, though it is thought, it would
be If it was Oregon. township instead of
Wood county that would be gamer, but
as the strip is not adjacent to Oregon, 1t
would be hard to attach. 1t will doubt
less remain rs at present-a part of the
f.itx
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1882-03-17
A Year I'm New York,

l-NtW lOTh SuHsl
During 1881, 3s,624 deaths occurred in
New York City, and $4,000 births were
reported
For the education of children some
S4,000,0O0 was expended, while in the
drinking places, of which there are 9,2l5
absorbed, ii is estimated, the enormous
sum of S60,000,000.
The amount expended in public amuse-
ments OF all sorts amounted TO $7,000,-
900.
In the police stations 1200S4 pessons
asked for and were furnished with lodg.
ings, and $1,000 outdoor poor were re-,
leived.
In the police courts 67,135 persons we're
arraigned.
Crimes of violence were committed by
5,Si9 persons.
Charity set to the aims houses, hospi.
tails, nurseries, schools and aSylums, 13l :
765 persons.
OF our immense population of nearly a
million and II half, 172,777 are females
between the nges OF 10 and 80 years, S0,-
600 OF whom are domestic help.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1882-03-17
NEW ADVERTISER ENTS.
Road Improvement Sale.

A public sale of the the construct N Of the
llermnr liad Improvement, corr mencing AT
the northwest corner of section No. twenty
t20), of Lake township; thence east to ditch
No. 800, near the farm OF John Bailey, one
mile west of Millbury. will be made IN Sainr-
day, the Goth dav of Mnrcn, 1882 commencing
at 10 O'Clock A. NJ. uf said day aud continuing
from day to day until all is sold. Said wnrk
will be sold in sections of one half mi Is each
at the eastern terminus, une mile
west OF Millbury.
BY order OF the County Commissioners.
j. 5. ELLIS, Superintendent.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1882-03-17

A Cough. Cold or Sore Throat should
be stopped. eglec, frequently results in an
Incurabie Lung Disease or Coiisu mp-
tion. BROWNS BRONCHIAL TRO-
CHES does not disorder the stomach like
cough syrups aud balsams, but act directly
on the inaamed parts, allaying irritation.
give relief in Asthma, Bronchitis Coughs,
Catarrh, and the Throat Troubles which
SINGERS aud Public Speakers are subject
20. ForthiIty years Browns Bronchial Troches
have been recommended by pbysiciaos. and
have always given perfect satisfaction. Ilay-
ing been tested by wide aud constant use for
nearly an entire generation, they have attained
dies Of tho age. Sold al 25 cents a box every
where. 30zz
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1882-03-17

Tomorrow night Miss Louise Kellogg
will appear at the Wheeler Opera House
Toledo, and take part in her last public
concert in that city, assisted by troupe
of acknowledged merit. The Bee says /:
This is Miss Kellogg's farewell tour prior
to her permanent retirement at the age Of
thirty-nine, from sphere Of life in which
she has long been an honor to her country.
From her debout, twenty-one years ago,
when she was blooming maiden Of eigh.
teen, she has enjoyed one continued sue
cess, and her triumphs, both in America
and Europe, give her ripe and rich honors
upon which to retire TO the pleasures OF
welded life.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1882-03-17

Putnam County Sentinel: The new
railroad running east and west through
the north part OF the county was first
called the Tiflin & TT. Wayne, after
wards the Old Continental, more recently
the New York, Chicago & ST. Louis, but
of late is better known as the "Nickel-
Plate" 1t is 30 called among railroad
men firm the fact that it is intended to
make it and its rolling property the fin
est of any road in the United States,
and for this purpose S15,000000 mort
gage has been placed upon it, and this
big mortgage is now being put on re.
cord IN every county through which the
roads passes. 1t is expected that rcgu-
lar trains will be running about the LIST
of July
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1882-03-17

The Smith aaaendment TO the Stubbs
law, for the closing of saloons on Sun
day, has passed the House and is now pend
Ing in the Ohio Senate. The Cincinnati
Gazette issues call, extensively signed
by leading citizens of that city, including
WIN. H. Elder, Coadjutor to Archbiship
Of Cincinnati, r. Gilmore, Bishop of
Cleveland, and J. A. Wa terson. Bishop
OF Columbus, addressed to all citizens OF
Ohio, irrespective of party, who are fav-
orable to this amendment to meet in
Columbus on next Thursday, 23d inst,
10 give expression to their sentiments on
the subject.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1882-03-17

A recent examination OF the physical
Causes which may produce the shortsight-
sdness so common among students and
others who work by artificial light tends to
show that it is not the light so much as
the heat which produces the abnormal
condition OF the eye. This fact, il it be
fact, furnishes another argument for the
electric lipht
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1882-03-17

The announcement comes from Wash
tngton that the Interior Department has
decided against the State in the marsh land
case, involving about 6 600 acres of marsh
land in the Maumee Bay, and that the
same has fallen into the hands of Toledo
parties, with d. Darlington as trustee. 1t
Ia believed there is some crookedness in
this transaction, in which the State of Ohio
is the swindled party.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1882-03-17

Fostorin Reuiew: "Just think OF a lot
OF boobies oaifng at the Washington jail
and informing the conceity whelp who
shot the President tibet they are members
Of the Ohio Legislature, and have called
to see the man most talked Of in this
country. And in addition investing in
the murlerer's photographs. It is enough
10 make one sorry he is AN Ohioan."
We are glad to know that Wood
county representative vas not among the
number
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1882-03-17

Mr.. Geo. s. Can field, of the Toledo Sun
day Journal, has just been presented with
cane which was cut from red edar tree
in which five bullets were imbedded. The
tree stood in the forest near urfreesboro,
Tenn, where the Union line ofbatt!e was
formed in the first days engagement, and
near the spot where Gen. Garaschc. Gen.
Rosecran's Chief-of-Staff, was killed. The
tree was cut for rails, and Mr.. Garfield is
indebted for the relic 10 Major. j. w.
Sparks, OF Murfreesboro, who served in the
Confederate service as Adjutant of the
Texas Rangers.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1882-03-17

The reports OF The terrible sulferings of
the crew Of the Jeannett. and the fact that
sailed in the vessel are known to be alive,
taken. In connection with the experience
Of several preceding expeditions, ought
10 be sufficient to convince this as we'll as
other Governments of the folly of making
such sacrifices of human life and treas
ure in useless Arctic explorations.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1882-03-17

Senator Edmunds Anti.Polygamy bill
has passed both Houses OF Congress, and ON
ly awaits the signature OF the President to
make IL q law--to deal with the gospel
Of the Saints. It is believed it will suppress
their style OF gospel.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1882-03-17
The Trouble ali lover.

"a patient In Middletown" writes to DR..
David Kennedy, Of Rondout, N. Yg 81 wrote
you about Ave weeks ago for ad dvice in taking
your medicine, as at that time two St6ses had
just passed from my Kidneys, the effect Of
using 'Kenuedy's Favorite Remedy have
taken the 'Favorte Remedy ever since, and
have no more trouble from that source. 1t is
also toping my entire system. 4sb
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1882-03-17

A new bank, under the title of the Ere
mont Savings Bank Company" has been
established In Fremont, with the name OF
sx.President Hayes standing al the head
Of the lis, of five incorporators. The cap
ital stock, $50, 900, has all been taken.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1882-03-17

S.M. Pettingill y Co., one Of the Oldest
and most reliable Newspaper Advertising
Agencies in the country, who were burned
out In the great fire, Jan. 81, have opened
their Office at 263 Broadway, where they
are In readiness to see their friends.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1882-03-17

"Highway" and "Bold and Daring Rob.
bery," are the prevailing head lines in
our exchanges now days. This kind
Of business is becoming entirely too com
mon, and il Wit be as we'll for our far
mers to commence raising some hemp.
Petty thieving and desire to get something
for nothing or without lnboring for it, is
alse more prevalent than ever before known
in the history Of the country.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1882-03-17
JAMES Tnnrs oNs, Editor.
Republican township Caucus.

Tho Republicans Of Perrysburg Town
ahtr, are requested to meet in caucus, at
the Town Hall, ON Saturday, March 20,
at o'clock p. NJ, to put in nomination a
township ticket to be supported at the en-
suing April election.
The Republicans OF the corporation
will hold their caucus at the Town Hall,
on Tuesday, March 2Sth, at P. NJ.
By order Of COMMITTEES.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1882-03-17

= Can he had by every lady who will use
Pnrkers Ginger Tonic. Regulating the
internal organs and purifying the blood II
quickly removes pimples and gives a
healthy bloom to the check. Read about
il in other column.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1882-03-17

The Toledo Bee says the delinquent tax
list Of Lucas county is greater than the
semsining counties of the State combined
What tremendous list 1T must be.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1882-03-17

The London Times thinks pitched bat.
tle 10 to be speedily fought over the revised
rerainn of the New Testament.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1882-03-17
Annoyance AVOIDED.

Gray hairs are honorable, but their pre-.
matnre appearance is annoying. Parker'4
Hair Bilsam prevents the annoyance by
promptly restoring the youthful color.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1882-03-17
TIE GvlgEAv TRIAL PICTURE.

Size 1924 inches. Comprising portraits OF
all the jurymcn, Judges, and counsel engaged In
he case; also handsome portraits Of James A.
garheld and the Assassin Guiteau. Price 20
cents. We offer 400 per cent. profit 10 agents.
Send 20 cents for sample aud agents terms,
One can be soln In every house. Address,
j. 4. OGILYIR a. Co., Publishers.
=, o. Box 2T67.I 25 Rose street, New York,
t47fl
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1882-03-17
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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1882-03-17
%R nnn AGENTS WANTED

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BreedeTs' Livestock Journal.
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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1882-03-17
Yours Truly,
JAMES ANDREWS.

No. 10 Marshal st. Ida Hill.
When we consider that the medicine which
did this service for Mr. Andrews Gusts onlyonc
dollar bottle, ii would seem that persons
afflicted in like fashion can afford the exp ensc
of testing its virtues. Get it of your druggist,
or address DR.. David Kennedy. Ro ondout, MY
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all druggists.