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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-11

A friend sent Archbishop Purcell a
Christmas present OF sixty dollars anu ne
Immediately sent ii TO the Catholic Iele-
gr0ah for the benefit of his creditors IL
is said that the misfortunes he has brought
on others have made wreck Of the old
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-11

The officers Of the Cotton Planters As
sociation have changed their programme
in reference to the proposed Great Worlds
Cotton Exposition 70 be held in any South
ern city donating 100000. Their propO-
sition now is 10 raise 100000 on their
mart instead Of 81, SO, 600, and some South
erp city is asked TO head the subscription
list with $500. 600 instead Of donating that
sum. This is coming much nearer 10 the
mark. but the first subscription Is still
5000 600 TOO large FOR the present humor OF
- Gods even NJ a sacrifice. ~
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-11
After the Rocket, the Stick.

The largest failure of the season is the
''boom" of Herr Most, the double back
action, Nihilistic, Communistic, blow
'em-up-if-I-die-the-n for
eigner. He had better 60 home where
people brood over such things.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-11

..Fweddy'' Gebhard has taken us the
cudgeIs i'm behalf Of his fair ii,anloritd. and
scores the journals that have criticised
himself and the Lily" The Philadelphia
Times bluntIy informs Mr. Gebhard that
he has done more himself TO hurt the good
name of Madame Langtry than any other
individual
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-11
How to Reiuvenate Hubbellism.

The only chance we see for the Hubbell
assessment system in future, is to
follow the example of Mr.. Frank
HattOn. Assistant Postmaster General,
and Editor GOrham; start a news
paper and call on the government
employees 10 subscribe as a condition
of holding their offices. in this way
Messrs. HattOn. GOrham Il Co. were able
10 raise a subscription list for the Wash
ingtCn RepuJlic0R last spring, and many
of their ungratefGl patrons in this section
are still sore over the affair, although
theircOntributiOns have sustained the able
journal in its great work Of holding the
party together and dividing out the spOils.
We remember hearing of their agent
when 'he was in this city making the
assessment. Calling on the Postmaster to
subscribe and being refused, he gently
limited that all the other heads Of post
offices in the large cities readily conceded
the claims of the able journal; but when
asked how many subscribers it had out
side Of the Postal Department, he wilted.
This didn't prove the inefiiciency Of the
Hubbell system, however, for the agent
went the rounds Of this official beat, and.
it is understood, bulldOzed all he could
not otherwise induce TO patronize the
organ Of the G.. o. p. at the capital.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-11

Mr.. Doak. editor of the CINCINNATI
Ne,-s. late of Nashville, says that Treas
urer Polk has been a teetOtaier for twenty
wears. Ii Is hard to reconcile the state
ment that Polk was &c gloriously drunk
in Texas with this certificate Of absteml-
business.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-11
Tutt'a GxpErtnrattt.
TUFTS
EXPECTORANT

Is composed of Herbal and Mucilaginous prod
ucts, which perm cate the subs lance of the
Lungs, expeetOrates the acrid matter
that collects in the Bronchial Tubes, and forms q
soothing coating, which relieves the liz
ritGtion that causes the cough. 1t cleanses
the lungs of all impurities, strengthens
them when enfee bIed by disease, invigor-
ates the circulation of the blood, and braces the
nervous system. Slight colds often end I'm
consumption. 1t is dangerous to neglect
test of twenty years warrants the assertion that
nOremedy has ever been found that is as
prompt in its effects as TUFTS EXpECTuRAET.
A single dose raises the phi egm, s0bdues
Inflammation. and its use speedily cures the most
obstinate cough. A pleasant cordial, chill
dren take it readily, For Group 1t is
invaluable and should be in every family.
I'm QEa. and q RoffIaa.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-11

1t is known that there are hundreds OF
persons employed in the departments at
Washington who are mere supernumera-
ries. 1t is more than an imposition. 1t IS
an outrage; it is robbery. Away with the
suDernumeFaries.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-11

The Milwaukee hotel horror. sketched
in our telegraphic columns this morning,
is another Of those appalling disasters
which thrill the world for the moment and
awaken discussion of the means Of guard
inc human life. hut only TO subside into
The wonted nine days wonder.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-11

Hon. John d. c. Atkins, Of Tennessee, a
member of the present House, 1t l. sa'd,
is a strong candidate for the Clerkshlp oi
the next House.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-11

The Washington correspondent of the
Charleston NelrS and Courier undertakes
TO explain General Grants present visit
10 Washington in the interest of Fitz
John Porter. IN a recent telegram
ne states the case as follows: "Gen-
eral Grants arrival here is re-
marked upon as Indicating an active can
vass for Fitz John POrter's restoration.
The secret of this is in the fact that POr-
ter's case lies between Grant and retire
ment at $1,000 a year. The Grant bill is
on the Speakers table, and Democrats
swear ii Vgill never be reached until jus
tice is done General Porter" II is not
improbable that Grants attitude toward
Porter is 10 be explained in this way. We
have preferred 10 give Grant credit for the
show of magnaRimity he has exhibited.
But what has become of the fund which
George Jones, ESQ, set booming some
years back for Grants reliefS
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-11

Admiral Robson observes that he has
NO thirst for subordinate office and that
=, member of Congress i a servant of the
people. The Admiral can't he entranced
with the verdict of the people Of his dis
trict upon his stewardship. less leath-
cry statesman than he would be silent
under the circumstances in which he Is
v,1oaaT
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-11

The Hon r. ). Oglesby- of ILLINOIS,
whose first remark upon reaching the
Senate. as he relates himself. was chow in
h did ] get here" Is said TO be leading
Raum and CullOm i'll the race for David
Davis seat. Oglesby's curiosity viii prob
ably not be aroused should he succeed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-11

So the Senate Of the United States has
done It's part in changing the succession
to the Presidency from an elective by the
people, 10 an appOintee by the President.
Under the new dynasty, should Mr.. Ar
thur 90 out in the manner of his prede-
cessOr, his successor would be Mr.. Fred
erieE T, Frelinghuysen, Of New Jersey
following him, Mr., Charles J. Folger, of
n ..xark and on down 10 William E.
a. fsasoe - T.aFar,S- ddr ST
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-11

WheW!


Peoria Transcript (Rep.).
Country first, party second, and candl-
dates last
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-11

The United States steamer Alaska has
been ordered TO proceed to Honolulu, to be
there at the time OF King kalakaua's eorO-
nation. The Lackawanna, now at Homo
lulu. will remain there, and it is expected
that the Wachusett will be ordered there.
The principal naval powers will send war
ships to Honolulu. The avOwed object is
to pay proper courtesy, but it is under
stood that the real object is to protect for
eign interests in case of trouble, which
NAV arise from opposition 10 the extraYa-
CANT Arrangements for the coronation. A
pf'I - - <fr>r fc IN cirn11-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-11

see to it that proper nominations are
madgtO-night.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-11

I II the colored man who was robbed of s90 i
a Coopershop lane on the night of the an ~
January will call at the Office OF Il. L. STRJcKi
LAND he will hear of something In his -
vantage. at
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-11

If YOU have not registered do 50 to-day.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-11

No Khisskey!
Browns IRON BITTERs
is one of the very few tonic
medicines that are not COM
posed mostly of alcohol or
whiskey, thus becoming a
fruitful source of intemper-
ance by promoting a desire
for rum.
Browns IRON BITTERs
is guaranteed to be a non
Intoxicating stimulant, and
it will, in nearly every case,
take the place of all liquor,
and at the same time abso-
lutely kill the desire for
whiskey and other intoxi-
eating beverages.
Rev. CIV. RICE, editor of
the american Christian Re
sTezV, says of Browns Iron
BitterS:
Gin, o., Nov. I6, 1881.
Gents The foolish vast
ing of vital force in business,
pleasure, and vicious indul-
gence of our people, makes
your preparation necessity;
and if applied, will save hun
dreds who resort to saloons
for temporary recuperahon.
Browns Iron BITTERs
has been thoroughly tested
for dyspepsia, indigestion,
biliousness, weakness, debil-
ity, overwork, rheumatism,
neuralgia, consumption,
liver complaints, kidney
troubles, &C., and it never
fails to render speedy and
permanent relief
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gor Sale.

TOR sALE-BUILDING LOTs.-A few
1 choice Building Lots for sale, south Of
Anderson street, three minutes walk from
Barnard Street Railroad, by 5. Z. KLINE.
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WEEKLY NEWS, one year, y VVi SIX LHOH'II7'
81
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1883-02-09
Health is Wealth /!

DIR. L. @. VESTS NBnvE AND BRAIN TREAT
ness, Commissions, Fits, Nervous Prustration
caused by the use Of alcohol or tobacco, Wake
brain rsul,ing N insanity aud lea ne to misery,
decay aud death, Premature Old Age. Barrennes
Loss OF Power in either SIX, Involuntary Losses
the brain. selt.abuse or over. r.iudulgence. Cne
box will cure recent cases. Each box contains
one months treatment. One dollar box. or six
boxes for i've dollars sent by mail prepaid ON
receipt Of price. We guarantee six boxes to cure
any case. With each or lnr rec lived by us for six
boxes. accompanied with Ave dollars, We will
fund the money II the treatment 30 s not effect a
cure. Qua nntccs issued only byJUIN @. WEST
a co, Sole Prnprietnrs. lSt & 1S3 W. Maids m
st Chicago Ill Gnarhntee's Issued only In Per.
rysburg by A. II. CuAAPSEY.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1883-02-09
Another Pioneer GONE 10 Rest.

twill be sad news 10 the many friends
of the family, to learn Of the death of
Mrs. N. II. Callard, which occurred at
their residence on Front street, at 1880
on Wednesday morning. Her disease
began some three years ago with typhoid
pneumonia, subsequently changing TO
pulmonary consumption which has been
gradually wearing her life away. Through
her long and severe affiiction she was
patient and strong in Christian fortitude.
Mrs. Callard was possessed of quiet,
unnssnming and gentle disposition, which
won for her the love and tender regard
of a large circle OF friends. She has
been called to rest in the 63d year of her
age, having been born in Caledonia New
York, October %, 1920.
The funeral services will take place at
the residence at $50 this Friday after
noon.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1883-02-09
n .EGAL NOTICE,


Robert T.. Fry, mud Ausiin. Sumner & Co.,
whose respective plates VI residence are un :
known, will take m,ttce that John u. Brow n
IN the 9Th duv Of JsnpstS, 1881, filed in the
Court or Common Pleas of Wood county, Ohio,
his peii,iun in certain action wherein lie Is
plaintiff md the said parties above named are
defendants, the subst ance whereof Is that the
said pa iniiff is the owner of the following
lands, Tie northeast u and the nnrthest VI
of the northwest q of section 81, town 3, range
., in wood county, Ohio, containing 200 acres,
more or levs; that in the year 1861, William
d. Blake, being then the oweer of said lands,
executed and delivered to each of the said de.
PENDANTS his mortgage deed of said lands To
secure the payment 10 them Of certain money
which have long since been paid III full and
said mortgages thereby satisfied; that said
mortgages should be cancelled of record, bn,
the same are not so cancelled, but appear by
tn 9 records Of said oouaty io be All iucum
brance on said lauds aud cloud on plaintiffs
title thereto.
Plaintiff asks that the same may be cancelled
Of rvcord by the decree of said court and
for other proper relief. The said defendant
are required To answer said petition by the
2ih day OF February, 1888, or the statements
therein will be taken as true and judgment
rendered accordingly.
BY Cook 4 TRoUr, His Atty's. 39f$l2.65
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1883-02-09

ID. & NJ. Accidental deplorable ac-
cidcnt occurred at Kirkwood, small
station on the Dayton & Michigan Road
three miles south of Sidney. at 4:40 r.
NJ. on Monday last. The south bound
passenger and the north bound freight
coIlided on curve, both trains being
under full leadway. Bota engines were
total wreck and FIVE freight cars were
thrown from the track.
John Miller, engineer of the passenger
train, the oldest and one of the most re.
liable engineers OH the road, was horri-
bly, mangled and instantly killed. He
resided at Lima and leaves large family.
Clarence Truman, engineer of the freight
was found under his engine mangled to
nm almost unrecognzsble extent. He
resided at Cincinnati and also leaves a
family. James Howard, fireman OF the
passenger, was buried beneath the ruins
of his engine and died within an hour
after lie was takea from the wreck
Frank Wheeler, baggage master on tl,'
passenger, was standing on the front plat
form Of the car and was thrown uhde
the tender aud crushed To death. Patrick
Doolan, fireman on the freight, was seri.
ousay bruised but not fatally injured
The passengers were thrown from thei
seats by the sudden sl,sck, but none seri
ously hurt.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1883-02-09

Barn Burnod.-The large barn on the
farm ofCesna Boer near Bradner was burn
ed 10 the ground Monday morning, togeti,-
er with its contents, consisting of eight
head ofhorses, four cows. wagons, bnggies
wheat, &c. The loss is estimated at 81, 500,
Insurance Sl,700. Supposed incendiary.--
Sentinel
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1883-02-09

ASelf Evident Fast.-"Plnte sin with
gold, /" says the poet, "and the strong lance
Of Justice hurtless breaks. Arm il in rags,
pigmy's straw doth pierce it," This
same principle applies to thousands OF
quack medicines new in the market. Ex.
,ravsgant and specicus advertisements and
elaborate wrapping' are the means en,-
ployed TO swindle u credulous public. One
trial proves the worthlessness OF the article
DIR. Swayne merely calls attention to his
Ointment for itching piles, relying entirely
upon its meri, for it's sale. Intense itching
after getting warm in bed is now a thing
OF the past.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1883-02-09

A Congh. Cold orSore Throat should
be stopped. Neglect frequently results in au
Incurabie Lung Disea.e or Consump-
tion. BROWNS IS TRIO.
CHI ES do not disorder the stomach like
cough syrups and balsams, but act directly
on the infiamed parts allaying irritation
give relief in Asthma, Bronchitis,
Coughs. Catarrh, and the Thro at Troub-
les which Singers and Public Speakers
are subject to. For th,r,y years Br"wns
Bronchial Troches have been recommended by
ply sicians, and have always given terfect
satisfaction. Having been tested by wide and
constant use for nearly an entire generation
they have attained well. .mari,ed rank among
the few staple remedies Of the sge. Sold at
IS cents q box every where.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1883-02-09
What Mikes a NeYsRnner.=l

paper is grown, not made. All the mocey
one wants can not make ten-year old
newspaper in six months. To be a success
IL must be built up from selid iounda-
tion, and its growth rurtured, watched
and cared for, until II IL finally estab-
aislred in the homes aed hearts Of the peo-
plea citadel from which only the gross
est mismanagement can dislodge it.-Cresi
dine advocate,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1883-02-09

The cold weather has frozen out the
lightning rod men, and the reads are TOO
icy for book agents and patent right men,
but travelling doctors are getting in their
work. Two fine haired ciiy-tongued
chaps, called on Thomas Inks, two miles
from Frederiektown last week, and did
some wise talking about curing him of
rheumatism. Inks bit at the bate and
gave his note for $50. The "slickers"
came to town, sold the note for SIS, and
left in search of another sucker,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1883-02-09

A Chapter OF Accidpnts.-Tbe present
week has been freighted with accidents in this
vicinity but luckily none have been serious.
but mos, Of them rather amusing. The first
was Mr.. Fred. Wentz. who was on his road TO
Bowling Green Monday in a cutter. The horse
SHE'D when near the residence Of Mr.. &C.
Hum and horse, cutter and Fred went into the
big ditch pel nell. The cutter was injured
while Fred and the horse took cold bath. He
exchanged costumes with Mr.. Hum, and II is
said his toes reached down just IN the knee
wrinkles in Chris stopher Columbus pants. lie
had to have an introduction to his family when
he got home on foot. Fred Hiiabrand says
Mr.. W. on his return looked youstl like tanty
The same day Sheriff Brown had rough
iutroductirn into the duties of his Office. He
first got his team almost completely submerged
near Por,agc. in etforts to serve subpenas and
later he attempted 10 play Eliza by crossing the
Portage at Pembervilie by jumping from one
cake Of ice to the next, and succeeded IN going
down in ten feet Of water aud ice. He succeed
ed in getting out after about ten minues'eifoit /
On the same morning Mr.. j. II, Chapman
and Miss Anna G, Beach started In a cutter
hitched to a mustang for East Toledo to catct
an early train. When leaving the pike at th'
tGrn on Indiana avenue at lively gate I'll
cutter slowed as did likewise the occupants
The fills wero broken the mustang passed OF
and Mr.. O. saws he did not see over the top o
the telegraph pole on this voyage and Miss b
failed to catch the early train.
On Tuesday Marshal Hayes and Mr.. Is. l.,
Kngsbury parted their hair in the middle an'
thought they could drive colt over the planl
road to Bowling Green without getting into tb,
ditch. They were ditcbed about two mile
1 this side OF the hub and walked in, pulling
broken cutter to the wagon shop.
The same afternoon Mr. Jas. Duuipacs wa
driving his spirited team around the corner o
7th and Walnut streets when tue sleigh slewe'
on the ice. and being hampered with wraps 81
he could not protect himself was hurled to th
frozen ground with considerable force, alight
ing ON his head and face. He received sever
bruises about the face, but we learn was no
seriously injured.
On Wednesday evening an old entieman at
tempted to pass over to South Toledo on th
ice that had formed on the water over the pike
He took cold bath aud returned.
ENl n u.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1883-02-09
In Hard Luck. The varying wheel oil


In Hard Luck. 1.-THE varying wheel Of
fortune in its revolutions last week brought
to the surface the names Of Police Justice
Curtis, Hon. ID. Klingler, member OF the
City Council, and Mr.. Dunham Simmons 10
serve out justice to our afflicted people OF
Wood county from standpoint Of petit
jurors. They reported promptly for duty
on Monday at the opening of court. But
the latest advices from the hub conveys
some deplorable news of the mishaps that
have befallen our village father. The re-
port is to the effect that he became enthus-
iasIic ever the bright prospects OF the new
T. & l. Road, and was taken in charge
and shown around by some of lis officials
He was finally induced 10 invest SO in q
new beaver, which it is said some OF those
wicked officials are now wearing, leaving
Mr.. X. in possession OF a dilapidsted straw
hat which is entirely too we'll ventilated
for the crispness OF the present season.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1883-02-09
Milton Center Flooded.

Monday, Feb. 5.-The Big Ditch is
overhowing the country. The ice gorges
have formed dams and at this date water
is running through the streets, over the
sidewalks, and has found its way into
many houses, compelling the inhabitants
TO move out to higher land. The whole
country is completely flooded. But the
water is now at stand and will soon re-
cede C
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1883-02-09

Mr.. John A. Roberteon received =
paper last week from Scotland which
contained the obituary notice and a
sketch OF the life history OF Capt. George
Wright, brother Of Mr.. Charles
Weight, formerly a resident of this place,
and cousin Of Mrs. Robertson. Mr..
Wright was Captain in the East India
service, and was married aud resided in
Cingapoor for some years. There were
thirteen brothers and sisters in Mr.
Wright's family, three OF t,se brothers
and one brother-in.law dying within the
nast year.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1883-02-09

Coutt.-The February term Of the
Wo,d County Com NOM Pleas opened at
Bowling Greeu ON Monday, Judge Dodge
on the beucl. The following are the
names OF the jurors, several OF whom the
Sheriff was compelled to select after the
opening ot court, ns many ct the regularly
empaneied Jury could not reach Bowling
Green from the south part Of the county
on nccdunt Of Ihe flood: