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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1882-06-09

All trains arriving in Toledo, via other lines.
m AXE clos; connections with the South bound
train Of the Columbus, Hooking Valley and To-
ledo Railway.
Direct connections made in Union Depot at CO.
umbas for Newark. Zancsville. Pitisburg,
Wheeling. Baltimore, Washington and Philadel-
phia; also for DAYTON. Cincinnati, Louisville,
and all points South and Southwest.
Trains will arrive and depart from Toledo and
Coluubus Hooking Valley and Toledo Railway
Company's Depot Summit street.
W. ii HARRISON, Gen'l Ticket Agent.
ORLAND SMITH. General Manager,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1882-06-09
Pocket Book J.ol

Pocket Book Lost.--A large pocket
book, containing money and valuable
papers, was lost yesterday on the road be-
tween Perrysburg and South Toledo. The
finder will receive a libera! reward, leaving
thesame with Geo. Cook, whose name is on
the inside Of the pocket book.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1882-06-09
those Terrible meadaohes,-I US,

Those Terrible eadaohes.-I used
"Farorile Remedy for those severe Sick head
aches spoke about, and I. has entirely cured
me. You may use my name. II yon shonse.
among those who SO freely testify to the value
of your medicine. ! owe the restoration of my
wonled good health In "Kennedy's Favoriie
Remedy" Sarah J. Voodru6, Hewbureh, N.
Y. The above is one Of many letters VI the
kind received by Dr. David kennedy. Of Ron.
doui, n. y.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1882-06-09

MnsonIc.-The members Of PHI @nix K
Lodge, 1913, F. & A. NJ, are requested to
turn out in full force at the next regular
communication, 10Th inst, to dedicate a
new organ and have pleasant social time
generally. Every member is requested to
be present.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1882-06-09
TO CONSERVATIVES,

Tho advertiser having been permanently cured
Of that dread disease, Consumption. by simple
remedy, 10 anxious TO make known 10 hls follow
sufferers the means OF cure. To all who desire
IL. he wifi send u copy of the prescription used.
free of charged, with the directions for prcpar-
Ing aud using the same, which they viii dnd a
sure Cure for Coughs, Colds, Cons u hi y :
ton, Asthma, Hronchitis, &c.
Parties wishing the Prescription, will please
address, Rev. Il. A. WILSON; 1914 Penn ST.,
Williamsburgh, n. Y.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1882-06-09

Hopkins is NOW receiving very
large invoice of Fruit Jars, also Jelly
Tumblers, and wax for sealing; come
everybody and take look. No trouble
to show good goods. He has also the most
complete STOCK oil Crockery and Glassware
in the county.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1882-06-09

Never Go Back on a Travelling Nan
We have lust received from the publisher ,
copy of the above baihrd popular Commercial
ballad. The same is now being sung with un
bounded success in nearly all the principal
theatres in this country. I, promises to becom,
the mos, popular and saleable song ever pub
lished in America. Over 81, 900 having alread,
been paid to the author as royalty in less thar
seven weeks after issue. 1t is composed by th,
popular song writer, Charlie Baker, and dedi.
Gated to the Travelling Men of America, the
great fraternity who earn their livelihood b,
their constant grip"
LAST vERsR.
In closing this Gi'ty, We don't crave your pIty
We nsk your good will, which we hope ne ri,
lack '"
Remember us kndly-dont slandpr us blindly.
For III sixty days more well be round ON yuuI
track
To the trndc. one and all-big dealers and snnll
And we mean what we suy when we make III,
request,
If yont credits 20. k and you're able to poy
hEsERrE US BIG OnDERs-TnAT SUITS US TIN
hest,
The music is very pretty and simple; can b,
played on either piano or organ. The til,
page is finely illustrated. Price, 10 cents per
copy, or four c"pies FOR Sl.O 90. Sent BY mall
postpaid 10 any part of the United States upol
receipt of price. Postage stamps taken as cur
rency. Address all orders Ia
+. nELMICK,
Music Dealer and Publisher.
lS0 Elm ST., Cincinnati. U,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1882-06-09
SPECIAL NOTICES.
PTMRT.H9.

will mall [frcel the receipts for simple
Vegetable Balm that VIII remove n nm /,
inx the skin soft, clear and beautiful; also In
structions tor producing II luxurant growth Of
hair on u bald head or smooth face. Address,
inelosing BE stamp, Ben. ynndeif IL Co,
II barclay ST., N. Y.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1882-06-09

Connections: At ToIedo with diverging dads
tor all points East. West and North.
lloigate, Bsliimore Il Ohm Railrond.
Delphos, Piusbnrg Ft Waype Il Chicago Il r.
Enterprise, q v W & ST l. X Il.
Decatur, Grand Rapids Il Indianapolis X r.
Button, FIT Wayne Muncie Il Cincinnati r r.
Marian, r G 4 81 l., andCW Nm Il.
k.kono, l p Il q and 2 @ Il st l. K Il.
Celina, L. L Il w Z X.
Covingion, p e Il st l. n.
saltwater junction, p q d st L r n.
Dayton. with roads divergiug, for all points
East, West and South.
T. A. PHIL PS, Gcn'l Manager.
T. W. LlPPINCOTT, Gen'l Pass. agent,
w. s. MATTHIAS, Asst Gen'l Pass. Agt.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1882-06-09

For Rent.-Brick Business Block-on
Front street, Perrysburg, two stnries, conven-
ent for residence on second fioor aud business
ooms on first floor. ware-room attached, with
good well and barn to accommodate "a horses
Addrt4s Mrs. Clara lIillabrand, Perrysbnrg
Ohm. 4Il
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1882-06-09
Slaughter Among the Sheep.-Abou

Slaughter Among the Sheep-About
Q O'clock Monday morning Mr.. Ben
Schaller drove two dogs away which were
playing havoc with u flock of sheep be-
longing to Mr.. q. II. Caldwell. aud noti.
fled Mr.. c. what had happened. Mr.
Caldwell, his son, aud hired man started
in pursuit'of the dogs and succeeded in put
ting a load of shot in one, nnd Mr.. G. run
the other down in chase of about IL
miles, assisted by his own dog and finally
killed him with fence stake. He would
like the owners to clrim their property
The result of The work of these two dogs is
IA dead sheep aud II severely wounded,
which will most likely die.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1882-06-09

PERRYSBURG MARKET.
coRHscrEp BY 3. b. r,se.Duny.
pKaHYaattuG n Jnnr v "a,

Wheat. .sl.i3G1 1sl 50l lEggs......... ..... las
Csrn B jOOlbs.. 81 .D0 Finni bIbblsST 75as %
do shelled.. TnCc175e Oats ,.,.,... -. .1Sc
Dressed Beef. 6ld07c Rye. ..f 90
Pork u bbl...... Glover seedphu. 50 90
iings.... ....... 4UtJc Chickens ;bsib. ..iii3so
Polatoes -. -, = 5UlTurkeys q b.,.-Tn6So
Apples n bu,..,.l 90 beans navy y..... 40
Dried apples 6t0sc bard .... .,,.-..,,l0e
Dutter-...' ,.....,.lG .lGslFeaihers. ..sO@90c
IIides at Perrfsburg Taunery - Green
riInmed T@7lsc. No 2, Two,lhirds price.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1882-06-09
List storDeceusedSoldicrs.-Alis, lis,

I.ISI VT 1UVVVHSeU.UIU IUIVTS.-N a IIHt OI Ihe
names of ex soldiers buried in Perrvsburg
cemeteries has been compiled by the Adju-
tant of Wollord Post from the records, and
is to he kept on file with the valuable pa-
pers belonging to the order. Five soldiers
have been buried within the past year.
The following figures give the footings of
the records
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1882-06-09
Black cnshmeres,
Black buntings. NEuHAusrr. Bros

Indiciments.-The Grand Jury at the
preseat term OF Court found six indict-
ments as follows: OHIO Va. J, q. Neuier;
two misunderstanding intoxicating Ii
quor to minor. Ohio Vs. Jos. Shetsler;
indictment for pointing firearms ut anoth-
er. ohio vs. Frank Williams; indictment
for grand larceny. Ohio w. VIM. Doug
lass; indiciment for robbery. Ohio w.
Samuel Scott; indictment f,r larceny. The
jury adjourned last Friday after five
days session. Sentinel
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1882-06-09

Go to John Zuriluh for Watches
Clocks, Jewelry, Speclucles, Musical In
struments, Strings, &c. Repairing prompt
ly done, and warranted.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1882-06-09

Forsyth Post Bnznnr.--The Baznar,
held at Music Hall nnder the auspices Of
the G.. A. r., at Toledo, which was held
every evening of last week, and Monday
evening, of this, was vel conducted and
interesting affair, and resulted in net
profit TO the Relief Fund of the Post, of
about 800. An effort OF this kind will
probably soon be attempted by Wolford
Post, Of this place.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1882-06-09
Arrival aud Closing Of Mails. = Th

following is The Time OF arrival aud clos
ing OF mails at the Perysburg Posloilice:
MAILS ARRIVE.
From North 500 \ NJ. and ll:3O A. NJ.
From South-4;l0 p. NJ.
MAILS CLOSE.
Going Norlh-9A \. NJ. and 3:ij =. NJ. Gu
ng Sonth--ll:00 A. NJ.
IIereaiier will get Saturday night Ex-
press pouch which will hc distributed on
SUNDAY, when office wi II he open from ll:30
to l2:30. q. FINKDgisrn, p. VI.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1882-06-09
How to Cook RIce.-Rice is becoming

How 10 Cook RIce.-Rice is becoming
much more popular article of food than
heretofore. II is frequently substituted for
potatoes at tile chief meal Of the day, being
more nutritious and much more readily
diges,ed. At its present cus,, il is relative-
iy cheaper than potntoes, oatmeal or grain
griis Of any kind. In preparing il only
just enough cold water should be poured
on TO prevent the rice from burning at the
bottom OF the pot. which should have II
close-tilling cover, and with moderate fire
the rice il steamed rather than boiled I'M.
Ill il is nearly done then the cover is TAX.
en- off, Tie surplus steam ana moisture
allowed 10 e@:are, and the rice turns out II
mass Of snow,white Kernels, each separate
from Ike other, and MS much superior TO
the usual soggy mass, AZ II fine mealy po.
ta TO is superior TO the water-soaked article.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1882-06-09

Full assortment all colors and sizes
OF Cloth Oil Curtains at Finkbeiners'.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1882-06-09
ERRORS OF YOUTH.

A GENTLEMAN who suffered for yenrs form
n Nervous DEBILITY, PREMATURE DECAY,
aud all tho effects Of youthful indiscretion, Will
for the sake Of suffering humanity. send free to
all who need II, the recipe and directions for
making the simple remedy by which he was
cured, Sufferers wishing TO profit by the adyer-
tiser's experience can do so by addrcssingin per-
feet dnnidence
JOHN b. OGDEN, AZ Cedar st., MY.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1882-06-09
Dresa Making.

Nellie Crops, Amelia Iulrord.
Second ST., Perrysburg, o. Cd
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1882-06-09

New attrac tions and speciallies are
constantly arriving in the dress goods de-
partment at Neuhausel Bros, 217, 2l9
and 22l Summit street, Toledo.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1882-06-09
cu,you,s m,o,,ur r,.u,rn, r,..,

Citizens Meeting To.nIght.-There
has been call issued for the citizens of
the township to assemble this friday
evening, at ,he Town Hall, at o'clock,
Tor the purpose of forming asoldiers and
Sailors Monument Association. AS great
interest has been manifested in this matter
there will probably be full house,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1882-06-09
DR.. SPENCER'S
pRJVkT MSai.at
Z AL ' A1G Bispensary,
Meyers Block, corner Monroe
nnd Summit Streets. ~
TOLEDO, o,
FOR THE SPECIAL, SCIENTIFIC. SAFE.
SPEEDY AND PERMANENT CURE Oh
PRIVATE, NERVOUS AND CHRONIC DISEASES.

All old, lingering eases Of Syphilis, scro-
fula, Fever S"res, &c., where the blood is
poisoned. cnusnp Bioiches, Pimpi.s, SIRE
Throat and Monih, Pains in tile Had md
ltones;also obstinate cases of Gonorrhnea,
Giert, structure, ahd all discnses NJ th~ Kid.
neys and DIadduf, ARE CURED FOR
life. 5 f1
Young, iddIe- aged and old N "a,
VIII" are suffering iroD' the terrible effects ~
Seminal Wenkness aud L0ss Of Manhosd No
the result nf errors IN youth, or othrr cnussH,
and producing Nervousness, IndireHt len, Con-
siipalion, Dependency, Loss of M-mory. Diz.
ziness, Debility. &c., rendering marriage inn
proper or unhappy, are permanently cured 10
one. hall the usnnl time and expense, WHEN
ALL OTHERS HAVE FAILED.
Our system of treatment is entirely onr own,
and we nse no remedies bnt thcse prepared By
ourselves, which are perfected By time, s'hdy,
rescsrch and years of experience. dn
~ Send for medical pamphlet and list o
questions. Correspondence Confidential. Il.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1882-06-09

Our sales Of Wall paper have been
much larger this year than ever before,
but the stock has not been allowed TO run
down, and still have complete assortment
OF the latest styles, at the lowest prices
Call and BIZ CONVINCED, A. II. Champney.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1882-06-09
Toledo, DGlphOs & Burlington R.R
THE DELPHOs ROUTE.

New Through Line Between the
EAs WEST AND SOUTH.
Took Effect February ~, 1882.
TAN trains now run by Columbus time. j
ING SOUTHWEST. GOING NORTHEAST.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1882-06-09

-Taxcs-The safest and cheapest way
to pay taxes is by Postofiice money order
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1882-06-09

All, oh ! you want TO look at their
fine glass Berry Sni,s, in different colura,
at Hopkins Furnishing House. A lso,
those fine China Sets OF 56 pieces.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1882-06-09

LOCAL MATTERS.
NEW AnvEmrIsEmrNrs

Special Sale Of New Cosds-C. r.. Mabiey
Trunks, Travelling Bags &c.-J, d Shepler
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1882-06-09
Pullman SlGepGTs On Night Trains
Parlor Cars between Cincinnati Il Toledo
COLUMBUS, HOOKING VAL
LEY s. TOLEDO R,y.

The snort Route between
LAKE ERIE AND THE OHIO RIVER.
Taxing Effect January list, 1899.
SOUTH hound
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1882-03-10

and the mantels were bedded q foot
high in beautiful flowers. The state
dining room, which was used for the
first time during this Administration,
was also beautifully decorated. In
the centre Of the table was . mirror
on which swans rested as on tbepiao-
i'd bosom Of lake. The floral ship
sent from Boston to President Gar.
field for his Inauguration, freshly rig
ged and loaded with flowers, had the
place Of honor among the decorations
of the table, and the Marine Band
discoursed sweet music from the hall
adjoining. All the foreign ministers
were present, together with the men,
bers Of the Cabinet and of the House
ard Senvte Foreign Affairs Commit
tees. The new Chiness Minister,
Chin Chi Yeoung, accompanied by
Mr. Bartlett, his American assistant,
attracted considerable attention, this
being his first appearance At large
social gathering.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1882-03-10
TEx osoWTn q en- CITIES.

The census figures a. they come to
u. every few days from Washington
increase in interest. The growth Of
the population in forty years from
l7,oos,45s to 5o,l5s.7ss il in itself .
startling fact. There are few people
who are fully conscious that we have
now nearly 10000, 900 more inhabit-
snts than when the Ciyal War with
the South was begun, bat it is true.
In ten years We have gained over
II 600, 600. This gain shows many
curious facts. especially in the popu
lation Of cities, which are worth con-
siderating ~ the centera of popula-
tion. New York has grown in ten
years from 942, 2,2o2to ,206, 500. This,
however, j. not 40 important . the
increase IN Chicsgo, the population
Of whichsezs ,29s, SIT in 1870, and il
now SOS, 500. Brosklyn's increase
vas marked, bat Chicago gained
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1882-03-10

They were sitting beaide the gate
when all At once shs looked up and
said: 10, ii.
"Richard, do you believe people
ever labor under halfucinationr"
"Of course they do," he replied.
II was just reading Of q husband
who went to bed supposfng he had
$50 in his wallet, bat on awakening
in the morning there was bat SIS.
He at once charged his wife with
robbing him, and a separation re-
suited. Wasn't it awful?"
"Yes, rather"
"If you should suspect me Of get.
ting up in the night and going to
your wallet that would be awful too,
wouldn't it,"
''Not any too awful, for I haven't
had Q cent in it since I can rsmsm.
ber," he said - he turned to his pa
per.
That was all she wanted to know.
She got up that night and went
through the hind pocket Of his pants,
and next morning he had balluein.
alton that he was 81 ~short.-De-
troit Free Press.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1882-03-10
OREGON BEEF CATTLE.

During the last four years Oregon
has exported to the Eastern States
not less than 100000 head of beef
cattle. Most of these cattle were
produced in the counties east of the
Cascades. The largest purchasers
within the State were the firm of
Lang & Ryan OF Leavenworth, Kan.
who bought 10000 head in Grant
county alone in the spring of 1880.
In the south end OF Or ant county are
several seattle kings" who are furn-
ishing beef to San Francisco, their
shipping point being Winnemucca.
The two largest Of these are w. B.
Todbunter of Camp Hsrney and
Peter French of STEMS Mountain,
neither OF whom ships less than
twenty-five car-loads-tbree hundred
head-at 3 drive. Hugh ]. Glenn,
the great wheat man of Colusa coun-
ty, CAL, has over eight Thousand
head of cattle in Grant county
Bulletin.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1882-03-10

4
nssriI ito;ooenoss ishsSi.anss than
her Eastern oompeer, Brooklyn hav.
ing advanced from sse, e,oss to $780,.
eso. If Chicago keeps this pace for
the next ten years she will be the
third city Of the Union, and serious.
" challenge Philadelphin. The In.
crease IN Boston 10 notsble. especially
as everybody looks upon Boston as .
thoroughly provincial town. bat 1t is
due in considerable part to annexa-
tion of former suburbs to the anunic-
ipality. Twenty years ago there
were in Boston 1882; now thers
are 389,5ss. St Lonis has only in.
creased 10000 during the last ten
years, which is in marked contrast
with the tremendous bound Of Chi.
eago: San Francisco has done very
we'll rising in the decade from l4s,
47s to 2ss.o57. Philadelphia shares
the same advance a. New York,
gaining over ITO, 900 inhabitants in
10 years. Washington indicates
gratifying proxrssa Twenty years
ago there were bss el,l72 people in
the capital; now there are l47, ,so7,
placing it a. ci.y above Louisville,
Detroit and Newark. The grsstsst
changes wiHsbe found in the West
Thns. Denver, whichswss unknown
in 1860, aud had only 4,7ss in 1870,
has now q population Of IS, ,eso--psrs
hsps the most notable increase in the
whole list of American cities. Oak.
land, Cal, San Francisco. chief sa-
burb, which had bat o,5oo,lo years
ago, has now s4,5ss. Omaha has
jumped from ls,oss to- so,sls. while
Kansas City, with s2,2so in 1870, is
now s5,slS. All tho Western cities,
without exception, show large per-
ceatage Of gain. The same hollis
true in 3 smaller degree Of tile man.
ufacturing towns ike Paterson, N.
J., Lowell and Fall River, Mass.
We have also old-fashioned, quiet
places like Hartford. whish has only
advanced 5000 in ten years. Cam.
den feels the influence Of Philadsl.
-phia by an increase Of II 900 in ten
years, being now athriving city Of
1865, making - rapid au advance
a. 81. Paul. The Southern towns do
not show good results. Atlanta is
the only city Of note in which mark.
ed progress 10 visible, rising from 2l,-
7ss to s4,sss. Memphis has fallen
away, having been lo,226 in 1870,
and now il 3,593. Charleston has
gained about 1000 in 10 years. and
only 5000 in 30 years. Savannsh 10
almost at standstill, having 2s,2s5
IN 1870 aud only so,6sl to-day. Mo-
bile has i2llsn away from 32,o34 in
1870 to sl,205. Richmond haa gain
ed considerable addition, advano
ing from 5l.e3s to G3,so3. The
tides oferowsh, run toward ,he We,e
and the manufacturing e~ntera--New
York Herald.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1882-03-10

rResulAr Correspondent 70 the oasstssl
There are fifteen doctors in Union
county.
A few weeks ago Hank Vaughan
was considered dead. Tho editor.
spoke freely. Hank Vaughan hal
since recovered: now editors are re.
psnting.
Bishop N. Castle, formerly Of Phil.
omsth, has lately been holding an in
teresting series Of meetings at
Himtsville, w. T.
There are eighty ssadents in
Washington Seminary. Mr.. r. O.
Nawks, of Philomath college, is Prin.
cipal.
State Superintendent Powell is ex.
pected here in April. Prof Powell
has impressed the people Of Eastern
Oregon very tavorably.
Baker county has two banks tha.
do an extensive business, but has
not one first-class protestant. college
or academy.
Idaho seattle men" have already
purchased about 10000 head in
Umatilla county.
1t is reported that several persons
will loose their ears on account oi
the late cold weather.
The Sentinel censures the Wallows
people. 1t claims shat the present
indications are that the people are
not sx.etly lsw.abiding.
Union county is large enough for
two counties. Nature has justly
separated the Wallowa county from
the Grand Ronde country.
There are Elk cases OF smallpox in
Pomeroy, Washington Ty.
On the 9th inst, the thermomete,
in Union stood at IL degrees below
zero: at the same time in Wallowa i;
stood at 80 degrees below Zero.
Pomeroy is the county seat oi
Garfield county, w. T. It contains
about 800 inhabitants. 1t 10 situated
on the Pataha. 1t is surrounded by
a hilly country that is fertile and
will soon be favored with railroad
facilities. It IL located on tho main
travelled read leading from Lewiston
TO Wslla Walls, and is about 20
miles from the latter city. Wood
is hauled about ave miles from the
mountains Tho climate in the
summer is very pleesanti in the win
ter, very cold. Principal occupation
Of the people 10 cattle Kissing and
grain culture. The cereal grains
grow anywhere. Good land can be
taken within three miles of tho town.
Lincoln, the town lately laid cut in
the southern portion of Union county,
10 growing rapidly. This is the Gen.
trsl point of:.a very rich section Of
country. 1t is halfway from Union
to Baker city.
Civilization is taking its sway.
A Union county Chinsmau annually
sells his wife according to the Chi
nes~ custom, and msrries her accord
ing to the American custom: also, .
Umstilla squsw committed suicide
by hanging. J.B. HOMER.