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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-12-26
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GREENFIELD DADE Co, Mo, Dec ~, ga.
DEAR JouRNAL:-After rain mud
snow storm Boreos hns settled 10 biz. and
the glass marks eight degrees oboveEero.
This city is the county scat Of Dade
county and has population OF !, 200 The
city properpresen,s some unusual features, +,
for instance, there has never been bat one
saloon in the town nnd thnt died out from
lack of patronage. Justice to the saloon
ist compels meto say that he quit the bus
iness and is now n successful and respected
real estate agent. Again il is a rare oc-
curence that population Of 1900 should
build and support six churches, yet such Is
the case here. The Presbyterian, the Cum
berlin Presbyterian, the Batti't, the Meth
odisl, the Christian and the Colorcd Meth
odist, each have commodious house Of
worship, regular services and each stated
Pastor. Another pleasant feature is that
each church is free from debt. Again,
there is public school building with seat
ing capacity Tor three hundred pupils In
which four teachers are regularly employ
ed aud the services Of a ffth one is request
ed by part Of the clizens. The number
OF pnpils now in attendance is abent one
hundred and eighty. Again, there is II
fine College building here with capacity to
accommodate three hundred students. a
general College Courae uf instruction is
given. The College is under the control OF
The Presbytciiams, but the instruction Is
scientific aud secular points are omitted.
The colored population here have a
school 81 paraie from the whites, which ls
under control Of the s'me board M the
white school and is said TO be conducted
with equal efficiency.
The county supports two pnper7, The
Dade County .4dtocate tDcm.l and the
Greenfield Videne (Rep) Two inieprnd.
enl Banks are sustained and are said 10 be
doirg well,
The county contiguous is q mixture ii
rolling prtirie and tmcRly set, small lied
umher. Coal is abundant aud sells hy the
load at Is cents per bushel. Lead and
link abound aud are successfully mined.
Improved land commands from Sl5 To 40
per acre, while unimproved may he had
from SIS TO $40 per acre. The shipments
consist of fruit, wool, stock, wheat, corn
ana potatoes.
The county is well watered hy numerous
.prings and small streams and Sac River,
of which these streams are all afilnents.
Fish sf various kinds abound, such as cn!,
channel cat, white and black bass, suckers,
sunfsh and red horse are The principal
varieties.
Merry Christmas" to all the Journal
family. WANpEREn.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-12-26
DOwLlNGLJOTTINGS-

ED. JoURNAL:-A very enjoyable time
was had at the residence OF Alex Beard on
the 17th inst. il being his 25th wedding
anniversary. Many ot his old neighbors
and friends were invited who did ample
Justice 10 the numerous chickens and tur-
key, that had been prepared for the eccas-
ion. Rev. NJ L. Ayers was present and
performed the ceremony in good shape.
j. NJ. Brown and Mary S. Beard gave the
bride and groom away in fine style. The
groom wore the SAME vest and nectie that
he wore quarter OF a century ago when
lie led his bride-a beautiful girl OF 16-to
the alter. Mr.. and Mrs. Beard have been
blessed with nine children, who were all
present on this occasion, besides one grand
child.
Mr.. Beard volunteered in the 5Tth o. V.
J.. in Sept. 1861, at Findlay, and served
three years, and at the expiration of his
term he re-enlsted and remained with the
old 57th until the close of the war when he
removed 10 Wood County and has lived on
the same farm ever since. Aleck isa mod
ell farmer and has his farm in as good
shape as any in Perrysburg township
Alex delights in a game of euchre, which
il source of annoyance TO his gool wiie
who is a sinunch methodist. | hope that
Mr.. and Mrs. Beard may live to celebrate
their golden wedding, and that they mnk
be as prosperous III the future as they have
been IN the past.
Rev. NJ. r. Ayers has been holding n
spries of meetings here for two weeks pnst,
closing on Saturday evening last. His
efforts did not appear to I've crowned with
great success. Mr.. Ayers Ia Jealous
worker and deserves the support Of all
good citizens. The good people all over
the circuit should at once, while the good
reads last, get mp donation for him in
the shape OF money, provisions, horse feed
and in fact everything that is calculated to
make the heart of methodist preacher
rejoice. I am sure il will be appreciated,
and we we will all feel happy for having
done n good net.
On the 20,h INST. Mary f. Burket swore
ont warrant before Squire Brown. chnrg-
ing Thomas Stilwell with being The father
OF her unborn child. Tom was arrested by
| deputy cOflSlNnle hOileT Hn't W"S hiNch'G
ell ON bnil for his appearance ON the 27lh
prox.
j. NJ. Brown was delegate to the Ohio
State Grange, which met at Akron on the
9th INST. lie reports a large and enthns
aslic gathering on that occasion. The
Hon. J. III. Brigam was re elected Master
for the ensuing two yearswithont opposi-
tion, and amidst The greatest enthusiasm.
The Democrats here are happy over the
result of the election, and even the Repub-
Iicans do not take il to heart much
Miss Annie Murch. Of Scotch Ridge, Is
teaching four months term ef school
here, and she is giving good satisfaction.
Wishing TIE editor OF the JoURNAL a
"Merry Christmrs," remain
Yours Truly, GRIDIRoN.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-12-26
NEW PUBLICATIONS.

The December issue of the FLORAL
CABINET opens with drawing made es-
pecially for il. entitled "Christmas Greet
ing.," and is followed by some pleasant
words from the editors regarding their
plans for the new year. Among other il
lustralioms are two new and distinct varie-
ties of well-known plants, VIZ: Begonia
Sceptium. handsome species recently in
troduced from Brazil; It's beautiful foliage
will bring it at once into favor, and Spir-
aea Astiboides which bears its flowers in
plumy clusters, composed of myriads OF
VIII ile blossoms, will ba welcomed by all
admirers of this hardy plant. "C1nicali-
ties of Plants" ''Some Christmas Greens"
and "A Christmas Violet are interesting
and the pages devoted 10 Hume Decora-
tions are filled with descriptions and illus
trations OF such fancy work IA can be put
TO practical use. The managers hope 10
attain for 1885, a greater degree OF perfec-
ton as n Floral Magazine, and to this end
new names will appear among its contrib
uiors and tile number OF Illustrations will
be Increased.
The publishers Of the FLORAL CABINET
supply TO their subscribers each year pre-
miums of aoral nature; and for 1885.
they announce six different premiums
from which subscribers may take their
choice, embracing ten packets OF Flower
Seeds and some choice Bnibs, details of
which may be had on application ts the
publishers at % Vesey Street, New York.
They will also send an, OF our readers n
sample copy at half price (sik cents), il
this paper is men ione,l
We have arranged TO furnish the
FLORAL CABINET for 1885 with choice Of
premiums together with our own publica-
tion at combined price OF 81 40.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-12-26
Injustice of National Appropriations,

cleveland Penny Press.
Architect Bell, of the treasury depart
nent, is oHt with a criticism on the hap.
hazard way OF making appropriations for
public buildings that are obta ined at every
session of congress. The criticism is jist, but
it will do no good. Every Congressman
grabs for all he can get for the particular
building he is interested in. and log-rolls
industriously for his project. He will vote
to increase the appropriations for all other
public buildings il the congressman in
charge Of them will vote to increase his.
Having got all that can be got, the next
thing is to make plan tor slie building
that will fit the appropriation, not 10 erect
such a building as the locality really
needs within the appropriations. The
money must a'l be used up, and il deficit
can be brought about, so much the better.
The consequences is that many cities do
moi get such buildings as they really de
serve. 1t all depends upon the politics
and industry OF Congressman representing
them. For instance, Detroil, city not
mach more than half ~ large as Cleve-
land, has secured $3.50 900 Tor new
building. while lIi, city is put Off with n
besgarly appropriation 10 repair aud alt,r
an old buid;ng no better dian Tie one
Detroit now has. We do not ll,ink De-
troit is going 10 have building any better
| than she needs or her inilorlmicv de,rrves,
bat there should lie some rlils. lay which
the appropriations i"r This pnrpose would
| he accommodated to tke siz, I'll ciIIrs un! the
| pnblic basInrSs ihcip tr"Ilsicird- The true
| principle would he Ia design and establish,
certain eride, OF huillimgs. Suine ciiivs
require large Recommendations iur federal
courts, customs and Internal revenne ni'i.r-
besides what is needed for the postal SER
wee. These demands should lac fully incl
without regard, within ccrIain limits, "a
the cost. O.her cities have not 50 many
1 federal officers and r,rlnir- less room. In
| such cases also the binding should he
adapted 10 the actual needs, even il OF ly
half The appropriation is u,cd II wing
testabiished certain grades of buildings, tie
question would then not he aS 10 how
much money certain city should have
for building purposes, hat what grade ol
building there he erected, ii any. Ii the
main question Of b.iliing or no hhil,lius
was nfiirnalively decided, the grade %
building should he referred to "A competent
committee or other disinterested anllioiit,
for decision, the question oi coat 10 I've
| tertiary consideration. There might ht
some abuses under this system, but i
wonll certainly he better than the NJ
SYSTEM NJ all which now prevails; anc
under which no city, unless she returns i
Congressman belonging 10 the party domi-
nant in the government and wearing th,
| cheek OF mnle, can ever hope To ge
Justice done her in the matter Of public
buildings.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-12-26


Chicago Nstcs; One OF the ecceatricilies
oi old Senator Tabor, Of Colorado, is his
passion for parched corn. Whenever he
comes to Chicago he is constant patron
OF the dago stands on Clark street where
this course and cheap, but wholesome, fod.
der Is for sale. He buys 10 cent sack Of
this parched corn and rambles about town
munching the stuff and letting particles OF
the cheap food drop on his shirt front and
cling to his fierce. locking mustacl,e; and
a. the old statesman crunches the corn you
can hear the crunching half block away
ms dlstinctly as il he we're horse chewing
oats or a steam cru.ber at work on silver
quartz. Caesar loved grapes. Dsmoslhenss
chewed pebbles, Napoleon had passion
for figs, and grant is equally fond OF lobac.
co, but Tabor-the Colorado prodigy, who
may be said TO combine all the bsst traits
Of these four great men-Tabor, we say, IL
never 80 happy MS when he masticaies ihe
succuieDt parclsd corn which cheers but
does not inebrisie.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-12-26
Over 100000 Idle Workingmen in
81 States.

New York, Dec. 20. Bradstieet's has
m made an extensive investigation Of the in
dustrial situation and general condition OF
the leading manufacturing industries OF 81
states. The results point out that
$4,000 less employees are at work in man
nfactnrng estnbli llmonts in 81 states con-
tanning 90 per cent OF the manufacturing
employees that have heen hitherto required.
for various reasons II il fair TO presume
that more detailed invesligdtion would
reveal near 100000 ~ the total, in part
due, of conrae TO customary stoppfges al
this season. The enforced ldleness among
lumbermen in the west and north Is char
aclerized, but not included in the totals
presented, nor are the reduclinns among
clerks and other employees in mercl,antile
houses in the larger cities Tie number
Of persona out of work in the states is IN
follows: New England 1880, New York
04, ,475, New jersey 10000, Pennsylvania
6l.O00. Maryland 5000, Viagina 5000
West Virginia 1000. Ohio 32 900, Indiana
S,345. Michigau 1924, Illinois 1850
Minnesota, 200, Nebraska and Iowa 1900,
Missouri $50, Kentucky 1926, total
3l6,2f9. 1t must not be overlooked that II
considerable share oi the number reported
now out of work will soon he buisy again,
sloppages of mills ana factories, everything
in Tie various lines being customary ni
il,is seasOn. At least one-ienth Of the
number idle are to lie considered under
this head. In the IL leading Industrial
cities thehumber reported dispensed with
or slrikeing IL 177,1
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-12-26
walks mud rn,l,s m citr.

lNSN i"'N lrlouhcl
A"Confedcrate Brgader" said to me recent
Iy, al recoon,ze Thai ,berc ara o,os,;,,s n,
sa,,o.o, l. ,.ti,, -, -,
"'"0aNy '" .'"N'"R w W "c"o'not wn'on tn"s'
be observed. u would hardly be the proper
thing 6rr General sherman no be oomoelled to
tsto ordcrs fran, loo i,1,rso, a. S.oso,a,, nj,
w, "e so.'e'"'' "
war oenefa' rh''' sheridan would oe uneasy
with a'Brigadicr' as his superior officer. The
Department, of iusijce 1, eon,,ep,lv considering
,,..,-,,, ,.,,. r
q"0s'o"' '""' '',s"''e '"e rights WI" re'e''o"s F"
The two races. For my own part l want no
Southern man In the departments of wat, navy
mr. ;,s,ice n, anv c,,f.jor.,, f,rir.d;or 4, NV
~
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-12-26
They Were In BnTalO.
wall Street News. 1

In one OF the public schools in Toledo
the other day the teacher gave out the
following ex mple:
"If schooner unloads 5000 bushels Of
wheat at one elevator, $500 at another,
and 3160 at third, how many bushels
does she unload at all 2"
"Pleas MAIN, are the elevators in Buf-
falo Y' asked one OF the class.
I'VE will suppose them TO be-"
"Then we viii suppose that schooner got
Il shortage of 75 bushels tucked to her, aud
this must come out of the total !" he
continued as he got his pencil ready.
The boys father was a vessel owner.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-12-26
A Great nIscnyery.

Mr. VIM. Thomas, of Newton, Ia, says;
Ny wife has been seriously affected with
cough for twenty-five years, aud this spring
more severely than ever before. She had used
many remed les without relief, and being urged
10 try DIR. Kings New Discovery, did 40, with
most gratifying results. The frat bottle re.
lieved her very much, and the second bottle
has absolutely cured her. She has not had sl
good health for thirty years"
Trial Bottles Free at Taylor g. Miller's Drug
Store. Large size si.Q0.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-12-26

A few days ago the Buf,lo Nem pub
lished a copy of letter written by George
Warrington, September 10, 1896, three
weeks before his farewell address was de.
)irered, and addressed to James Monroe
then Minister to France, in which il given
she very e~sence Of what is now known as
the 'Monioe Doctrine" The bes,owal Of
credit where credit is due, would seem to
be unnecessarily tardy in this case. The
Idea that mo nation had right 10 medde
with the internal affairs OF anolher," was
most likely coined by the pure brain Of
the Father Of his country, and ior which
Hon. james Monroe received the credit.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-12-26
Tho Indiana Fnrmer.-rhe IsDrAN

Tho Indiana Fnrmer.-The INDIANA
FARMER is the leading agricultural weekly
an the West. It's columns are devoted 10
the practical affairs OF the Farm, 10 IIor-
ticultnre, Live Stock, the Dairy, Poultry.
Farm Law, Stock Remedies, the Apiary
etc. 1t has departments for the Family
Domestic Economy, the Grange, Temper
Ance, The Young Folks, Stories, Anecdotes.
etc 1t has from 16 10 20 pages, and from
64 10 80 columns weekly. Oas dollar and
twenty-five cents sent 10 the INDIANA
FARMER Co, indianapolis, Ind, will pay
tor the INDIANA FARMER from now TO
January !, 1886, and also for Pocket
Handbook Of Reference given free TO
eacl, subscriber. They desire active can
vassing agents in every locality. whom
they pay bandspmely. Write them for
sample copy, description OF hand book
terms TO agents and premium list, sent fres.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-12-26

The fact that politics makes strange bed
fellows, is moro fully illustrated in the
meeting and reconciliation. in Washington
last week, OF VIM. Dobson, OF the Bowling
Green Democrat, and Auditor Z. w. Poe
Dobson is Of the opinion that Poe is pret.
~ good fellcw, after all, when you catch
him away from home.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-12-26
western Associated Press.

At their annual meeting at Detroit on
shs 18th, the following officsrs were elssled:
President, JoH. Aedill, Chicago Tribune !
Vice President, ]. F. Mack, sandusky
Register; Secretary, II. D. Baker, Detroit,
Directors Richard Smith, Cincinnati Com
psrcil Gazette; Walter N. Haldeman,
Loaisville Couiier-Jourral; M L stone,
Chicago News; ID. N. DonSer, Globe Demo
erat John c. New, Indianapolis Journal
w. IL. Belo, Galvssion Ners; w. d. Bick-
ham, Dayton Journal.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-12-26

Toledo 7s'egram MAJOR A, W. Edwards, Of
Abe Fargo Aygus, enjoys the distinction of being
shs biggest editor In the world. He weighs $40
pounds. Wouldn't it be fun, boys, to get up a
match for the championship between Major
Edwards and Brickell, of the Columbus Die
patch II would take years Of dropsy TO swell
Brickell up to the plumpness of Sara Bern
hardt. He says he feels like slim parsnip
with two toothpicks stuck In it-and he Is one
of the jolliest fellows in the business.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-12-26

Geo. Andrews, overseer of the Lowell
Carpet Corporation, was for over 90 years
before his removal TO Lowell, afflicted with
salt rbenm in its worst form. Its ulcera-
tions actually covered more than half the
surface of his body and limbs. He was
entirely cured by Ayers Sarsaparilla. See
certificate in Ayers Almanac for 1888.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-12-26

Deshisr was visited by destructive fire
last evening, which for time threatsded the
destruction OF all the business portion Of the
town. at comm enced about 3 o'clock By the
overtutnug and breaking Of kerosene lamp
In the dry goods store Of John yoght. The
total loss is estimated at s25,5oo, with about
SiByo0D insurance.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-12-26
IMPORTANT.

When you visit or leave New York City
save baggage Expressage and Carriage Hire
and stop at the Grand Union Hotel, opposite
Giand Central Depot.
Elegant rooms fitted up at cost of one
million dollars, reduced to S1.00 and upwards
per day. European plan, Elevator, Restaurant
supplied with the best. Horse cars, stages and
elevated railroad to all depots. Families can live
better for less money n. the Grand Union Hotel
Than at any other Rrst-class hotel in the city.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-12-26

A great many people would be glad to see
Mr.. joseph E. Mcdonald called 10 President
'Cleveland's cabinet. He would make an excel
lent Postmaster General, and it world be a de-
,served rebuke to Thomas A. Hendricks to ele-
vate Mcdonald to n position where he wuuld
have the distribution Of favors which Hendricks
pines for. II Mcdonald were l., be invited to
the Cabinet, Hendricks either would perish OF
.onvy or would resign in disgust, and go bnck to
Indiana aud bide his lime fur national vindi-
cation in 1888,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-12-26

Natural gas has been playing sad havoc
At several points in Western Pennsylvania
within the past few days. Explosions, at
tended with fatal and serious results, come
from Washington, Butler AMI PIt,sburg,
where buildings were totally wrecked
where the gas was in use. AT Washing
ton the residence OF VIM. Babe was wreck.
cd and himself, wife and child were so
severely injured that they have since died,
AT Butler, dne brick residence belonging
to John Gates was wrecked, and himself
and family, consisting OF vile and four
children, were buried beneath the iuins,
but fortunately the entire family was e1.
tricatsd without fatal I'M uries.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-12-26
nuol,leu,. Arnica snIpe

The BRsr SALyE in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rhenm. Fever
Sores, Tetter, 3happed Hands, Chilbains,
Corns, and AL Skin Ernpiions. and positively
cures Files, or no pay required. II is gnaran-
teed to give perfect salislinn. or money re-
funded. Price % cents per box.
FOR SALE BY TAYLOR a. MILLER,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-12-26

NJ, l.. Blair, Alderman 9th Ward, Scran
ton, Pa, stated Nov. 0, 49, He had used
Dr. Thomas Electric Oil for sprains, burns,
cuts, bruises and rheumatism. Cured
every time
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-12-26

Mr.. EDiToR:-I was induced by reading your
good paper to try DR.. Harters Iron rouic for
debility, liver disorder and scrofula, and three
bottles have cured me, Accept my thanks
Jos. G. Boggs.-Er.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-12-26

Lew IIouk, the murderer and desperate,
now serving u term in The Ohio peniten.
tiary, has written long letter 10 Detective
John T.. Norris, WIN arrested Honk in
California, and offered to put him onto
a $4,000 job, provided he will not give
Iouk away, but will equally divide the
smog viii, hnn. The job Is said to be IN
Springfield aud Cleveland. Norris NUT
have given lim away before the Job was
completed.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-12-26

Sou ihem exchanges appear 10 have got it
all arranged TO suit the mselves. We mean
that little diff, ulty touching the tariff. They
have promoted Mr.. Samuel j. Randall to the
hsd Of the Treasury department, aud have
eL'cted Sir. John G. Carlisle Speaker of Con-
gress, and now all ilal remains for them To d.
is to have Mr. Cleveland inauguruted. On the
whole. their proceedings remind us of the
milkmaid who WAS going to marry n prince as
soon as she sola her pail of milk and bought a
bushel of eggs, with the profit on which she
would purchase a new silk gown,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-12-26

Try The World Imperial Throat Tonic that
u'ed Miss Kittie iiutons sore throat, of
jamestown, n, Y. Sold by Taylor T. Miller
and A. r. Champney.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-12-26

An old "civilizer," Pan army relic OF 1890
was nnearihed at the head saf tho ST
Aarys river, near the town OF st. Marys
few days ago by some men engaged in
digging ditch. II was six poHnd brass
cannon, three feet nine inches long, very
heavy ard massive ut the breech, lSpering
TO the muzz'e, whioh is large and bell
shaped, resembling an old dTasllioned blum.
derbuss. 1t was foand about fonr feei
beneath the bed of the creek, where 1t
WAS moa likely abandoned and thrown
into the strenm by the army OF General
Harmer while OH the march from Fort
Wayne TO Piqua, via st. Marys.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-12-26

For catarrhal headache Try The World I'm
perial Catsrrh Cream, Get a sample free Of
your druggist before they are all gone. Sold by
Taylor Miller aud A. II. Champney.