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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-02-15
TERROR, pEsoLarIoS Asp pEArm (,
A Death Pali et Besesnsion and Bvat,'
Oyeraangs the Whole Ollie Valley.


The dispatches on the first page give bat
feeble idea Of the Increasing destruc,ior and
desoistion By the Good along the Ohio river
from Pittsburg to Cairs. Day by day the river
has continued 70 rise on an average Of nearly
an inch pee hour until last evening when Il
reached the unprecedented height at 5inciuuati
OF SEVENTY. ONE feet and one fourth inch.
as against 60 feet and 3 inches in 1882, sad e6
feet and inches February l5, 1888.
The people Of nearly every city sed village
along the river are driven fcom their homes
and their personal and rcsi property destroyed.
The cry Of help comes from almost every quar-
ter. TIE Government has appropriated $780,
900 and our Legislature has appropriated $780,
0Q0 and authorized Cincinnati TO issue bonds
Tor sse zoe to alleviate immediate wants.
The G. II. l. D. Rad can only run their
trains to ockland and transfer boats six
miles 10 gct get their passengers into the city.
AT HOME.
At 10 N. on Saturday last two spans Of our
| new iron bridge were noved frem their place
| the piers, the second span from the Perrysburg
side being carried down abort zoe feet. and the
| frat span on the South Toleeo side moved the
width Of the bridge and twisted badly out Of
| shape. The Rurge seemed TO extend TO the bot
| tom uf the river and the span that was carried
| the farthest down remained in good condition
| rpOn the ice until Tuesday. THE foreman Of
| the Smith Bridge Co., under sdvisement Of the
| Wood and Lucas county commissioners, put q
force af men at work On these spans Monday TO
take them apart and remove to the shore and
save all that cJuh be saved.
Commissioners Junkins and Dunipace were
'rere on Tuesday looking over the work being
accomplished, aud were present when one end
of the lower span drupped through the ice TO
the bottom shortly after dinner Tuesday. The
continued rain and sleet for two nights and a
day necessitated the abandonment of the work
for q couple Of days. but IL has been resumed
again. II is estimated that 1t will require
about $40 900 TO put the bridge in repair.
The sleet and cold weather Of the past two
nights has cemented the gorge into apparently
one solid cake again, and It is difficult TO fore
cast what the next move Of the ice will acc om.
pish. The poles of the three telerrap ph lines
and the telephone line were snapped of like
pipe steas across the Oats to the approach OF
the bridge. The Messrs. Lauixeuheiser Bros.
will suffer considers BILE HISS by their ma achinery
standing in the water so lonx. but the building
ESCAPED The crushing process OF the ice. Mr..
Boetsch. on this side. has put in some heavy
braces and 6lled the basement Of his mill -ith
wood. preferring TO have that to the ice. Other
wise the situation remains unchanged from
| last week.
On Friday and Saturday our town Was full
Of people froSn the surrounding country. and
on Sunday il IL estimated that fully 500 rigs
drove mp from Toledo on the other side of the
| river to view the gorge and wreck.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-02-15
About Insane People.-sherlff G. \

About Insane People.-Sheriff G. N.
Brown, took Mrs. Catharine Dauterman, of
Portage township, to the Insane Asylum
Monday. Her insanity is supposed 10
have been caused by overwork.
Joshua Simon, of Bloom, who was ta-
ken to the asylum on account of insanity
caased by religious excitement was dis
charged Monday, cured.
Mr.. Brown says that Chrlstellcr whs was
taken to the asylum last summer is about
the same as when taken.
Wm. Collyer, who was taken the fore
part OF winter will he returned, the anthor-
iues pronouncing his malHdy OF differ
ent type from What they treat there.
Levi Bricker Of Perrysburg, il in Jail
awaiting the arrival OF proper papers, to
be conveyed To- the asylum.-Sentinei
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-02-15
W,ated. AGENTS for the lipL, runnin.

- Waited: Agents for the light running
"New Home" sewing machine. The best
and easiest selling machine. The undsni-
able merits Of the New Home" are espec-
tally pre.eminent when subject to The test
OF comparison with other machines. The
large arm, perfect shuttle, beauty of stitch,
range of work, durability Of construction,
substantial woodwork and general beauty
of design secure for ii immediate admira-
tion, which accounts for its great success.
For terms, address Lozler & Stokes, $40
Superior street, Cleveland, Ohio.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-02-15
CARD OF THANKS.

Thomas F. Dale, Mayer Of South Toledo,
desires to return his thanks to his friends
and aeghbors who assisted him on the &C.
caslsn Of the recent fire. in removing his
property. He Is especially grvtsiul to Mr..
John Powers, agent of the Home and North
ern Insurance Company, and Mr.. Sears, the
adjsster, for their promptness in settling
the lssses, and pa aying the insurance.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-02-15

For Saic.-A desirable tract uf 4 acres
Of out, lots, on the Flats, excellent land for
gardening purposes; also IL "cres "ear the
pike. known US Norton's Stone qnarry.
Terms part down and balance in payments,
Iuuuire OF f. & ID. X liolleabeck, or Will
Z. NnIlon.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-02-15

Family Fiour.-Nr. G.. G.. 'hnson
who has lately become a resident here,
whose Touring Mill Is in Michig,n, has
established n Depot for the sale al his -four
1T the Store # L. l.. KING iBURY, where
u supply Of Family aud Patent Flour will
lie kept. The public are respec fully in
vitel To give the Flrnr trial. If
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-02-15

Farmers Instltute.-It should be re-
membered by all parties interested that the
Third annual meeting Of the Wood County
Farmers Institute will be held at Bowling
Green on next Tuesday and Wednesday,
February 10 and 20. at the court house.
They have an Interesting program, which
has already been given in these columns.
The discussioR Of the best modes ot raising
crops, the dairy and the general conduct Of
the farm, by those skilled IN both theory
and practice, cannot fail to be Of great benz
eft to those engaged In getting living and
making money out Of the products OF the
soil.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-02-15
set,,es Down 10 Business.-Mr. Ere

SettleS Down 10 Business.-Nr. Fred
Hillahrand returned home on Tuesday night
I nom Columbus. fresh as daisy from the stone
road contest, and arose with the sun next
m rning and made effort TO sell us a thrash
ing maclire, a hay sedder or steam engine.
ae dropped back into the channels OF trade just
ss though his feathers had not been ruf1ed for
a week or two previous in spirited contest, in
which he claims to have gained record Of
2:3S on that weather beaten track. BY refer
eFce TO his advertisement in another column, il
will be seen that lie means business frem a
business stand point, and is prepared to give
yru good terms can be had elsewhere on
almost any kind of machinery now in use.
Call and see him.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-02-15

Wond TurRing, &c.-'rhe undersigned
is now Prepared To iI promptly all orders
for Seine Coiks, Extension and Folding
Hat Racks, Paper Holders, Clothes Bars
and the Grafton Folding Bed Springs.
FRED l.. MAnR.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-02-15
BraInard's Musical world.-In 4.

Dfalnard's MUSICAL WOTlu.-lh the
current member Of this popular monthly is
an interesting article on Franz Liszt, the
great pianist, with portrait of the famous
old Able and an engraving of his residence
at Weimer. Other excellent miscellany is
also given, and the editorials, short and
spicy comments, correspondence, trade
chat, ETC., all maintain the usual high
standard. The music consists Of a song
and chorus, entitled "In the Twilight I
am Dreaming;" ballad by Roeckel-
"Tis Darkest ere the Dawn" fine pot
pourri of melodies from the new opera,
"Lakme," and a spirited March by Wy
man. The WORLD il. Sl.50 per year; or,
l5 cents per copy, and may he had OF near
ly all news dealers. S. BRAINARD's Sons,
Euclid avenue, Cleveland, Ohio.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-02-15

Property 10 Trade.-A gentleman in
the 9th Ward, To edo, has honse and lot
that he desires To trade for four or five
acres OF ground and residence in Perry
burg. Address or cali At the JOURNAL
Office. 43d
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-02-15

Lecture You slroald not forget to re-
member that Prof. Scott F. Hershey will be at
the Town Hall next Monday evening to give
you some choice thoughts on "Longfellow
Poet Man and Scholar" 1t is free to all, for
rs cents. and your last chance to contribute
roar mite to the monumental fund. Don't be
bashiul.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-02-15

Wesley johnson Found Guiity.-The
trial of Wesley johnson, at Napoleon, charg ed
with the mnrd.r Of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. VIII
liams. commenced on the 5th inst. and the c ase
was given to the jury on the evening Of the
18th. The jury was out only As minutes and
the first ballot found johnson, as charged,
guilty of murder in the fist degree. Johnson
will be brought into court to- morrow morning
to receive his sentence Of death.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-02-15
Agreeable Surpr.sc.-on 81

ASfrrabie Surpr!sc.-On SATURDAY
last Mr., Wm. Ford, on his return home
from n rnrvey of the sad havoc made by
the breaking ice along the shares of the
Maumee, WAS asreeabiy surpri-ed to find ~
hushel 'sskc, fnl of groceries, containing
,he snbstantials as well ms luxuries, also
dry goods aud a bag Of fr,,a,oes. acconlpa-
ne,l nv ih- following mole:
Mr.. Hw- Ford gnd Wife:
Please accelt tins small donation from
the p,.,nbers Of the Methodist ChurcI, for
faithful services during our meetings
May God bless these things to your use.
From the church,
BY Mrs. N. NJ. ELLIS.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ford desire the JOURNAL
10 tender their many thanks to Mis- Ellis
and the Aenbers of the church fur tli.
surprise and the liberal d.nation vi the
substantials and luxuries Of life.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-02-15
ANNOUNCER ENT.

To the Democratic voters of Perrysburg Cor
poralion. The name Of Frank Thornton will
be presented for the office OF Marshal, subject
TO the pleasure Of the Democratic csucus.
MANY DEMOCRATS.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-02-15

Seed Corn.-Mr. Jas. Dunipace has q
good article Of seed corn, thoroughly ri
Pened, which has been tested by sprouting.
Samples and price can be seen and obtained
at e l.. Kingshury's grocery stare. i3-2m
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-02-15

Cane Seat UIlairs.-The undersigned
is prepared To fl promptly all orders for
resealIng cane bottom chairs, repairing
furniture, &c. Shop on Second street, near
Nj. E. Church. =. L. MAHR.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-02-15

For Rent. The commodious and pleas
sntly situated brick residence belonging to
J. L. Douglas, on Front street. For terms,
etc, inquire Of n. L HANSON.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-02-15

Money TO IOan.-I can procure loans
of msney on farm lands at low rate OF
interest. Call on or address
j. r. SwIGART, Bowling Green, o.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-02-15
SOLD ONLY IN CANS.

The greatest success of the aRe-
Makes better Pastry than any i'm
che market. 1t is becoming SO
we'll known that it has treble
tho s.lle OF my other. At IL
Healthier, Purer and moro Eco
nomical. Your grocer should
keep it.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-02-15

You can never learn by hearsay what
the Willis Bros. will do by YOU! But
give them cali and satisfy yourself that
they mean business and will do better by
you than any other man or men in their
line Of business.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-02-15

Bargains in Winter G0ods.-I have
q large and complete stock of Winter
Caps and Gents Undertaking, that will
close out at l5 per cent. discount.
Perrysburs, Jan. 4. c. FINKBEINER.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-02-23
Thieves a, French Weddings

Paris Special. in London Telegraph.
 An ingenious system of robbery has just been adopted in Paris The modus operandi Is for few well-dressed women 10 mix with the guests during the per formance of a marriage ceremo ony. Yes ,erday morning five elegantly a,.ired ladies were observed to accompany a wedding party entering the hurch of S,. Michael des Batignolles The rela. tives of the couple who were tbou, to be united carefully scanned these unknown visitors. bu, supposed they were itendS oi some ot those present. and inc isd:es took mp thetr positions immediately II the back oi the brides friends and re- manned there during the ceremony. put disappeared towards its conclusion. on the invited guests quitting the church several of them found. when searching tor their purses in oTde, to pu; money in the plate for the poor. that they had been robbed. The adroit thieves managed 10 secure So by this operation
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-02-23
The Chinese Fire Low.
lJapan Gazette.

When the French troops made their first and unsuccessful advance against Sontay, some importance was attached by the special correspondents of inc English papers to the circumstance tha. the Black Flags apparently fred low. |, was pointed out that most of the bullet wounds received by the French soldiers were found in the legs and lower parts of their bodies. Of course the practice of firing low is one strongly urged upon troops, shower of bullets being much more effective if fired low, even if il strikes the ground in front of .he ad- vancing hostile force, than il would be fl sent into the ar over the heads of the approaching enemy. But we heard a rather interesting explanation of the reason why the Black Flags and their allies ire low expressed the other day by one who has had great amount of ex- perience with Chinese troops. He said that the bulk of the Chinese had no idea of the use of the sights on the rifles and Il was almost useless to attempt 10 teach them the value Of such con,riyances. Thus, a Chinese soldier, armed with a modern rife. would never think of rals- ing the sigh, of his weapon when he was called upon to use II, especially in the face of an enemy. He would fire a, an ob)ec, six hundred yards of with the sight down. the consequence being that the muzzle of the rifle not receiving the necessary elevation to carry the bulie, over long distance the ball would strike or descend very close to the ground be- fore it reached its destination. It was also asserted that some of the Chinese soldiers actually knocked the sights of their rifles as being useless. We need hardly say that the Chinese can never be- come effective soldiers until they appre- ciate the value of sighting the rifles and the circumstances we have narrated will go as further proof of the miserable con di,ion of the Chinese forces the supine- ness and lncompetency of the officers. and the ill-pzepared state of Chinese armies to resist European troops.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-02-23
A Smokeiess Engine
Ra;!aa, Rcpo.tcr

There has been running on the Eastern kailroad. between Boston and Portland. for three weeks past. locomotive engine that emlis no smoke. II Is the invention of Dr. {. Holland. and the result of many years of experimenting. Us construction IS thus described Its tender has d water tank somewhat larger than the usual size, and within this is tank hold ing }oo gallons of crude nap,ha This and the water from the outer tank are forced by donkey pump through small valves into four retorts under the boiler, and are there deoomposed. the oxygen of the steam uniting with the carbon of the oil a; the great heat. and leaving the hydrogen free. The fire can attain its highes, degree of heat in ten minutes from the time II Is lighted. The es,i- mated cost of running the engine is six cents mile-a saving of about iorsy-live per cent. on the cost of coal. The oil IS entirely consumed. and there IS no escape oi smoke CT cinders.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-02-23
The Highest Award.

Among the brewed beverages of the world the Anheascr-l} Busch Beer, made by the AnheuseIB Busch Brewing Assoc a,ion oi ~,,. Louis Mo, takes the lead The highest awards have been given tn 5 beer over all others wherever exhibited both in America and Europe; notably At Philadelphia in I576, at Paris in lS-6 and at ;he Worlds Exposition. Ams,cr- dam. IaS, on which occasion all of the European brewers of ncte competed for the prize. These facts supported by the popularity of the AnheuserB Busch beer among beer consumers everywhere are indisputable.
 For the convenience of their trade the Association has established beer and ice depo;s al numerous points throughout the country. where the dealer may obtain supplies in small quantities and avoid the delay which would be occasioned if compelled to order direct from S,. Louis. They have m extensive depot of this kind iii Little Rock under the manage ment of H. r. Mons. who will give prompt attention 10 all shipments. Ad- dress all orders to
 II. |. Mo\>. Manager.
 Little Rock. Ark
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-02-23
The Vanderbilt Family.
New York Letter to Boston Globe N,~A~~L;Ie .r1 C.,,Yl .k~~-

tOEh k<GttCd to DostOu SiO0C.l
 Between Vanderbilt and Gould there is certain conservative understanding Both know that panics are bad things fF either. Vanderbilt: probably disIikes Could. considers him tfeaeherous, yet Could does more 10 steady the stock market than Vanderbilt, and they are therefore compelled to accept each other as accessories. Gould uses Vanderbilt to refer to as an example of solvency and stability. Vanderbilt knows too much to provoke Gould. and therefore they keep their hands of each other. Mir Wander bilt has strong, rather coarse nature. He is weaker than his father, not much cultivated, and among his friends are few men of ineness of character At the same time his repulsions for dishonest men and tricksters are frank In both Gould and Vanderbilt, lies a certain amount of religious basis. It does not tell Tn their lives so much as in their supersliiions. Old Commodore Wander bilt MAS q stern parent, hard taskmaster and ne had few plain principles which he thrashed into his children. \ few men who knew him very well say that he was, according 10 his own understanding honest iha, he did no; deligh. in evil nor conspiracy. His sen William. who always called him poppy" went of and married the daughter Of a religious family, and Cornelius, who TOW lives, a young man between thirty and forty, goes to the Grand Central Depot, understand. and leads the Young Men 5 Christian Association meetings there. He keeps out of speculation. The specu- lator of the family is William K. Wander bilt. who married a Virginia wife, and inhabits the beautiful carved residence on flfth avenue, opposite the Langham hotel, which hotel was formerly Mime. Restclle's house of confinement. Per sons who ;.tfeet here to know say that young Cornelius is worth Sio GOO, ,ooo and that William k has lost by specu- lAiion in ihe'paSt two years } O5o 900 to s5 GO 900
 Wander blli's third son offended him by marrying the Wlfe of his cousin, as I understand Il, buA, hat has been long ago looked over by the family
 Strong animal instincts are in all his stock. George Vanderbilt. wh Is named tor hls deceased uncle. whom Com modore Vanderbilt regarded as his only able son and sent hm ,o Wes, polnt, Is said 10 be inclined to books and iltera- ture. and probably his tastes had some thing to do with the paintings his father has collected
 ay Gould. as y.u m see by his com positions written ln his youth. was of bapus; or Methodist turn, and people say tha, he IS 10 this day apprehensive timid aud even superstitious. which should think would be the case with all stock gamblers. WheE men be, they are ap; to believe in dreams omens and conlunc,ions
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-02-23
"A Truthful Boy.
N,ra.hon IndepcR.l.-.l,

NsEs t9sI-Fl IItNt i'NA1--'IE--
 \ Marathon boy had been gwen that verse of scripture to learn which contains ,he injunction 10 love thy ncighbor as thy sseh He did not comprehend II. and asked
 Mamma. what does ,ha, m can She explained to him that il means ,ha, he must think of his neighbors with the same regard tha, he felt for himself He looked up a, her moment. and said
 -e-ll-mamma ain, going to do i;."
 And fl he is like the most of Us he prob ahly wlll not.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-02-23
 A Cheap Par of Pictures.

For fo.;y cents We wiil mail. postpaid, % any address. the splendid colored en- cravings, |" Inc Arkansaw Traveller and l' The Turn of the Tune" also. Nlihou, extra charge, the original story of the Arkansaw Traveller. as told by Col. Sandy Faulkner. The pictures are gotten up 1T the highes, style Q; ar and possess ing such historical interes, they should have place in every household. Postage stamps taken. Address, Read & Benham, Little Rock. Ark.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-02-23
The Fashion.

r. l. OBrien. the merchant tailor a, tI6 west Markham street. has a stock oi oassimers, doe-skins, English and French sui;ings. etc. which Is varied enough ia design and color 10 sui; the mos; tastidl- ous. o'Buen's prices are IS low as are consisten; with good work and good goods, and his efforts to please his custom CTS have always been successful. Have youI clothes made a; o'bnen's and you ain be iashionably dressed
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-02-23
To Postmasters.

By sight exertion which need no, in terfere wi;h any of their duties. postmas- ters and others may carr for ihemselyes handsome sum in commissions by re ceiving subscriptions to TIE AREANSAw TRavLLER. The paper has only to be seen 10 be appreciated. and with no journal in the soa,h can subscription agents do So well as with this paper. Write to us for terms, specimen copies for distribution, etc.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-02-23
Ike Friends.

MT. R. T Bentley. a member of the es:imao!e community of luakers si San dy Springs, Md. says he was severely af- tee,ed by rheumatism in his right hand NIT. Bentley applied S.. aoobs Oil. the great pain-oure, and by its continued use. in a short time, was completely cured.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-02-23
CONSUMPTION CURED.

An old physician, retired from practice having had placed in his hands by an East India missionary the formula of simple vegetable remedy for the speedy and permanent cure of Consumption. Bronchitis, Catarrh. Asthma and all throat and Lung Affections. also post tive and radical cure for Nervous Debility and all Nervous Complaints, after having tested l;s wonderful curative powers in thousands of cases. has teii II his duty 10 make It known ,o his suffering fellows. Ac;uated by this motive and a desire to relieve human suffering. wil send free et charge. io Ill who deSire T. ,hs recipe tn tetman. French oT English. with ta.l directions for preparing and using. Sent by mail by addressing with stamp. nam ing this paper. VA MOVES. 70 Pt,:es''5 Be. < Ro. heStey. \. ].
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-02-23

IL ls one of the inconsis,encle, Of life that we throw boqucts at tke soprano and bootlAeks al he tom eat-BostH G5- -cftf
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-02-23
STILL MORE so.

MILL No DON 4t.b. @if. p aril.srn '>trest h. cage, gratefully ..t snaw le'is.> 'ur. ''' fz.Ia. or >.lt Eirul4. heal. DVt k. tas. arms. and ls.- -.s eiiis.h wars. hf able ff ls4ns id kiaee-. for 'site ate fa i"p iig--f fer eiEiti t.ar- tried hulteiris uf Heinr,is.- i3ctars prononnc-h hi- ea~. hopeless. permanently cared hs fhe [ CTIa !. Is. In.ii..e.