Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1885-12-04
'MILLlONS IN IT,n
For a Spectator IN Birds Eye Walnut.
PerfysbuIg, Dec. 1N, 1885.

Perysburg, Dec. 1st, 1885,
ED JoUBNAL:-It may not be ont of
place 10 give brief sketch, or experience
rather, of one of our upriver pioneer Cap.
tnins. Substantially ns related by l,iaself
Being out OF business at the time and
having quantity Of Birds-eye walnut
and siumps which were very valuable in
the city, lie bethonght aimsclf TO charter
vessel belonging TO line of boats in this
harbor. So oa or about the goth ult he
act spil for Tuledo. The wind being IA
vorable, Ire made good time, passing sev-
erni places of note, such as Miami, HAITI
Way House, Fort Sherman, and others,
he arrived at the foot OF Adams street,
Toledo, his destination. There being no
dock hands present, he told The crew to
bail her ont, while lie went to look up the
dealer. As he was going up Summit
street, the writer met him and asked what,
he had on board. lie said lie had lot uf
walnut lumber, and as soon rs lie disposed
o1 II he was going to rig himself up in good
shape.
We met him in the afternoon and he
had very forlorn look, and when inierru-
gated, said he had walked about 20 miles
since morning, and Just returned from, a
four mile walk up Summit street to see II
dealer, and found him in his Office, very
gentiemaniy sort OF man, who came down
with the Captain to look at the cargo.
But IL did not prove to be Just what lie
waited, 30 the Captaia asked him what
he mould give ior II. The dealer smiled
aud said he could not give over nickel.
The Captain being a very independent sort
OF II msn, told him to go to sheol, and
proceeded up 81. Clair street for refresh
menis He dropped into restaurant and
took survey Of the surroundings, No,
seeing anybody that lie knew, and not
having the coveted nickel he did not pat
ronize the place, but proceeded up to the
New York House where lie met some old
iiiends and was well provided Tor. He re.
mnined in the city a couple Of days with.
out having nny success, and had no alter
native hut 10 roll the d m stuff off into
the river. and with sad heart, no money
and no friends he was left TO get back the
best way he could. He finally found q
tug that wns coming up the river and
'mGde fast" to her and was towed up as
far us Marengo Island, where lie anchored,
jumped ashore and proceeded on foot TO
the home OF his loved ones, arriving about
o'clock IN the morning, wet, tired and
hungry, in which condition he retired
Early the next morning he started down
TO tow the vessel home. There being a
strong wind lie found 1t very difficult ia
poll her nlong the shore, and to add 10
| the trouble, there were abont 40 wire
fences projecting ont in the river which
caught into the sails aud impeded his
progress But lie succeeded in getting the
barge as far as Power. bend, where he
came to anchor and jumped ashore and
awore That the boat, cargo and owner
might go to slroel, before lie wonld pol
her another rod, and started home, arriv-
ing about midnight. The next morning lht
owner of the vessel found him sitting un.
der his own vine and zig tree, Quielly
smoking Havana, and persuaded him to
go and help get the barge home. 9i,e,
went down and in due time arrived safely
, nt the dock.
The Captain gives due notice tina
parties wishing Birds eye walnut viii
have to call at his residence, hs lie WI!
not attempt to mnke smother trip thi
season. A full supply aiwas on hand.
Sand aud fuinel's nests a specially.
MID SHIPMAN,