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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-18

Finding it impossible to transact my
business satisfactorily to my patrons and
myself by closing at p. m, l shall,
commencing Monday, May 81, resume to
keep open doors after Z p. m.
JACOB RAMsER, Jeweler.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-18

Acres of fine sodding and lot OF
choice fence posts for sale by the Edge.
wood syndicate.
GuYER & S SWEENEY, Agents.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-02-17
PETROLEUM v. Nasty

Says, "Iutlmit acquaintance with tru
fsud always iuprpases our resp tha
Trend y
This is tho ruaaou why Synyita Blocks con
linue to make friends az their virtues becom-
better known. Clergymen public spenkeitnnd
people IN all tho avenues Oi lite are unit in
their praise nfthat wonderful new u med, Syn
vita Cough Blocks. They are warranted tU cur
UOWghs. Cnlda, Bronchitis, HuRrseneRs, Titk
ling fihe Throat, Sure ThroAtand Group 2
dusrs, 25 cents. Hun Ony
the remarkable cures Of Diarrhma, Bysentery
Flux Cholera fnlantun. ur Summer Complain
aud Cholera Murbus, effected by Synvila Black
berry Blncksi rs doses, 40 cents. We hav
tacks OF testimonials from mothers. who, alto
dosing their children with strung medicines {
other supp osed diseases, haye completely, cnre
them by using Synvita Worm Blocks; I'd
doses, as cents. After you have tried all the
high priced bottle remedies md have fOnnd no
relief, buy package of Synvita Kidney, Blood
and Liver Blocks and be cured so doses, so
cents. Ii you want the hnesttonic Bitters in
the market, buy a package of Svnvita Bitter
Blocks for rs cents aud make from a to gal.
lon OF pure tonic btters.
All these remedies only cent dose. No
box. no teaspoon. no sticky bottle. Put up in
patent packages, Warranted to cureor money
refunded. Sold by druggists everyn here.
Geta checker board Of your dealer free. Send
your address on postal card for copy Of
"TnE SYsvtrA BLOCK" which contains his
tory OF diseases aud cures, or send | cen
stamp for sample of Cough B'nck and a copy
" THR SYsvirA Block, Address, Tho Syn
vita Co.. Lock Box 400, Deipbos Ohio.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-02-17
LATRSf EkHrRLREunnn.


Mr.. Jas. II. ieFarree, of Bowling
Green. was in attendance at the funeral
of the late 8. b. westcott to.ddy,
Mrs G, L. Hunt and daughter, Miss
Hattie, returned from their protracted
visit in the east on Wednesday evening
Mr.. Joseph Brandhuber returned
home last evening from his frat trip
over his new territory and looks as
rhtrpy as lark,
MI. VIM. Belvillr, FOR the past ten
years resident of Wyandot, Mich, is
visiting relatives and old friends in the
Burg for tho past week or two.
We were pleased TO receive cali ihih
morning from Chas. Eaton, Esq ,pf fnle,ir,
who Ia always entertaining aud inMt,irt,Ve
on the "silu uion," and otherwise.
Mr.. s. G. Weeks arrived in town las,
evening to take orders for Sloneware, lie
has jupt recovered from n serious attack OF
lung fever and y close cali TO explore the
undiscovered country beyond the river
All the n,embers Of the late Mr.. West
colts family reached home in time for tho
funeral to-day, except Mira. Hildebrand, Of
Washington, ID. c., who was detained on
account Of sickness In her family. James
from Baltimore, Miss Edith IRON Winona,
Wis. Miss Mamie from 0berlin College,
and Ariie OF Kendallville, Iud., arrived
Yesterday.
Captain w. Fl. Wetmore. OF HasKins
came down yesterday TO be present at the
funeral OF the late g. b. Weatrott to day.
He informs us th at the gas we'll struck in
the suburbs OF Haskins last week ia regard.
ed very fair gasser, equal 10 the Ballou
we'll at Waterville, but that the owners did
not want gas but said they wanted oil or
salt water. They evidently don't know the
utility Of gas.
Mr.. Fred Pomefoy entered the service
of the Express Co. as messenger one
year ago last November, ON the Ann
,Arbor B Northern Michigan road, and
from that day to this has only lost four
days. and those were lost while attend
ing the funeral of his father. This is
the kind OF help that railroad and ex-
press companies desire to employ.
They don't like to be putting on subs"
every week or two.
We we're pleased to receive a cal! on
Saturday evening. from Mr.. Emil Z-chau,
editor OF the Wood County Freie Presse,
(which ia "duich" to the English, and
unenitIated, for Free Press,) published un-
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-02-17

MatrImOnial.-The fret days or the
week were bu-y ones for Father Rieken.
Lent commenced on Wednesday. Those
matrimonially inclined waited unit al
most the last moment.
On Monday morning Mr.. Alexander
Stewart and Miss Mary Haas We're united
in merriage.
On Tuesday morning Mr.. William
DeibIing aud Miss Libbe Haas added
one more couple to the happy throng.
On Tuesday evening The event Of the
matrimonial season took place at the same
church, Mr.. Ernest G. Miller coming all
the way from La Jarra, Colorado, to
secure his valentine, Miss Mary E. D D,dge,
daughter of Judge II. II. Dodge. The
church was most thoroughly crowded on
this occasion. AT the close Of the cere :
mony by Father RIeken, a recep tion was
given at the residence Of Mr.. and Mrs
Dodge, at which u number Of invited
guests were present. They visited friends
in Saginaw on Wednesday, returning last
evening. and to-day started for their new
home in Colorado, expecting to visit
friends in Chicago and Leadville on the
route. The beat wishes of host OF
friends will go westward and settle with
them in their sundown home.
Those present from a Distance at the
wedding were DIR. Long and vile, Of Bry-
AN, Mr.. ]. E. Wilkinson and family OF
Fosloria, MIR. R. 8. Smith and wife, Of
Woodville, Mr.. E. w. Merry and tam
lily and Mrs. Williams and daughter, oil
Bowling Greer.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-02-17
T A r. IN! N e.. ;::. E : &: e; 4; !; ;
= papers have onl Y


larger cities generally within
che p,.s few years, Their popularity y
is shown by their immense circula-
tions. Tho Cleveland press" is
an,ns this class. 1t to-day is he
IN 'st popular paper in Cleveland,
aupl the mjority of towns and cit
los in OHIO. 1t now desires to
ro,ch ou. anon, the farmers who
road i uatr.p,l,tan weekly, and to
do chi. it proposes to make in
da sc IN, SUITS that the farmers must
apprsciate if they become subsrib-
ers to ''The Press"
FARMERS, remember that you
can take "The Press" and have
live, rsliabls local telegraphic mar
kcts daily.
The Press" will say nothing
further about its merits; it asks
every farmer who reads this notice
CO send his name to "The Press,
Cleveland, o., and "The Press" will
be sent six days free to the address
4 giyca. "The Press will consider
it favor from every farmer who
sends his name. At the expiration
of six days "The Press" will be
discontinued, and if you care to sub
scribe call on the publisher of the
"Perrysburg Journal" and he viii
furnish ''The Press" to you will
the "Journal" for s2.75 for a year
or he will furnish "The Press
alone for about the price of metro
politau weekly. Subscriptions a
this low rate must be sent in before
June /, 1887.
Tho low offer will be made to far
mers only for the purpose of intro
ducing "The Press" to them.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-02-17
TEACHERS, ASSOCIATION.

The Second Quarterly Me citing Of the
WoodsCounty Teachers Association will
be held at the High School Rooms, Per-
rysburg, Saturday Feb'y, 25lh. 1888.
PROGRAMME.
$50 A. ". MUSIC.
Addr sss of Welcome,
By Rev. Geo. B. wiltsie, Perrysburg.
Response,".-By Miss Olive Donaldson, G. Rapids.
MUSIC.
Needs, ,...........,..By Miss Belle widner, Maumee
MUSIC.
A Paper,......By supt. l. N. vanTassell Haskinsc
1:30P.N MUSIC.
Why Should Physiology be taught In The Public
Schools '......By Sup't s. NJ. Dick, Perrysburg
ohio,.....,..........By sup't c. C. Miller, Ottawa
MUSIC.
speach an Element of Power.
By Prof. ]. r. Shelly, Toledo
A Cipher, By Mrs. E. E. Barton, Bowling Green
Come prepared TO discuss the subjects
named above.
The Board Of Education and all citizens
interested in education are invited to at =
tend.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-02-17
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tHonderfttI EurhN

W. D, Hoyt & Co., Wholesale and Retal
Druggists at Rome, Ga. say We have been
selliug DR.. Kings New Discovery, Electric Bitu
ters and Buckleu's Arnica Salte for four years.
Have never handled remedies that sell as we'll
or give such universal Satisfaction. There has
been sonho wonderful oures effected by these
medicines IN this city. Several cases OF pro-
houacvd Consumption have been entirely cured
by use Of few bottles Of DR.. Kings New Dis
tovery, taken in connection with Electric Bit
teis. We guarantee them always. Sold by
TAy lor 4 Miller.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-02-17
wives. Mothers! Daughters

BE YOUR OWN Phys lClAN, A lad
who for years suffered from Distressing temal
complaints, weaknesses, etc., 30 common to he
sex, and had despaired of a cure, 6sall
ound remedies which cosYLHsBLY oUHID be
ANY sufferer can use them and thus care her
self, without the aid efa physician. Two
recipes, treaties and full directions yBEH
SEALED. Address MHs, W. G. .MOLMEs, ,e6
Br0adwsy,N. Y. name this p4peia
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-02-17

Catch the Thier--Mr. VIM. q. Beck,
who residee near Haskins and works for
Peter Mast, had given home and employ
ment all winter to o. w. Huffman, aged
SO years, brown mustache, whose home is
Waynesburg, Stark county, Ohio, This
morning Mr.. Beck gave his little son So
TO go to Haskins and secure some grocer
ies. Huffman got the boy to give him the
money while Mr.. Beck was absent in the
woods, then put on new SUIT of small
check dark brown clothes belonging to
Mr.. b., went 10 Haskins, purchased a
ticket for Toledo and left. Mr., Beck is
an old soldier of the 55th o. v. V. t., a
poor man aud can Ill afford to loose the
clothes and money, and any information
that will lead to the arrest and conviction
Of the thiel will do him great favor,
Exchanges please copy,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-02-17
MONEY SAVING SALE.

The announcement made in the Jour
nal of our "Change of Firm" Sale of
Boots & Shoes, has brought us many
customers. We desire to say that the
sale still continues, and that our stock
being larger than that carried by any
other house in OHIO, we can offer you a
big selection of BOOTS, SHOES and
RUBBER GOODS at STRICTLY MAN
UFACTURE'S COST.
WACHTER BROS, 1.ledo, o.
1893 g. 1876 Summit st.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-02-17

marrieu.-The Sanbarbara, (cal,) Her
aid, OF The ID inst, rontalhs tho follow
ings "in this city, Jan. ssth, Russell
Wallen, Of Monteeito, 10 Miss Emma
Frances Smith, of San Frsntisco. No
cards."
Mics Smith Is the daughter Of the late
Addison Smith, Of this place, who
went TO California with her Bfother sew
eral yeam ago.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-02-17

Mr.. Frank C. Romkey's Great Phe-
nomena.--A short time since the Toleho
Blade interviewed Mr.. Frank c. Romkey.
Of that city, n brother-in-law Of Hen.
Henry K,hlo, rnd gave nearly a column
in regard to his new scie0tifc theory OF
universal heat, in which lie boldly an
tagonizes all accepted theories of scientific
men on this subject. He claims that the
sun Is not our source OF heat, that the
sun does not radiate heat into space, nor
loose heat, nor throw heat npon the
earth, and is willing 10 talk over or dis
cuss this subject with auy scientist, and
believes he can convince them by prae-
tical tests that he il correct.
This will not be the subject OF his lee
tnre in explanation. Of his grand stereop-
ticon scenes at The Town Hail on next
Saturday sfre,hooa matinee, and Sstur-
day and Monday evenings, February 25th
and 27th, but he will give any one his
views on she subject nj any opert an,
lime and place.
Frank Cunningham, whose "L,gree, {"
Joe Morgan" etc., is RENE .nhe,e,l by al
OF our "mnsement lovers. uccompan;e,
MIR. Romkey TO our '.iice on Tuesday mn,
Introduced HIM, stating that everyihin,
connected with Iis views was frst-clasr
and "lI who missed them would miss on,
al The greatest opportunities OF their live,
Admission 25 and 10 eepts.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-02-17
The Onlciai OHIO Railway ana steam.

The OnlciaI Ohio Railway ANA steam.
boat Gnide.-The last number of the
OFFICIAL ONO RAILROAD AND STEAM
BOAT GUIDE Is at hand. 1t toAtains nms
cards OF all Ohio Railways, AlpIabetical
list OF OHIO railway towns, with their pop
ulation and railway or railways upon
which they nre lucated; caretdllr compiled
Railway Map of the State; Ocean Sailings
10 European points, and mitch other val
liable information. It ,s d valuable pub
lication and just the book for everybody;
the typography is faultless. Ask your news.
dealer for iIi or send 10 cents to the tub-
fishers for sample copy; subscription price
81 per year-12 numbers. The Guide
Publishing Co., Cleveland, Ohio.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-02-17
Children Cry for Pitchers CastOria.

when Baby was sick. We gave her castoria.
When she was Child. she cried for Castoria,
when she became Miss. she elung 10 castoriA.
whsnss. had Children, ,shs gave than cAssOriA.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-02-17

"A glass factory in the State OF New
Jersey is said 10 be engaged IN little else
hut the manufacture Of bottles for DR.
Bull's Cough Syrup. Price % cts.
/ have been suffering the past three
m onths with rheumatism: One bottle Of
Salvation Oil gave entire relief.
FRANK OBRIAs, Baltimore Nd.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-02-17
0NJ has revoutionized tho
I'M world during the last
Hwy Ill TN half century. Not least

among the wonders OF
inventive progress is a method and system Of
work that eau be performed all over the coun-
try without separating the workers from their
homes. Pay liberal. any one can do the work;
either sex, young or uld; no special ability re-
qnired. Capital mt needed; you are started
free. Cut this out and return to MS and we will
send You free, something Of great value aud
importance to yon, that will start you 10 busi-
ness, which viii bring you in more money
rigkt away, than anything else in the world.
Grdnd outfit fres. Address TRUE & Co., Au-
Rusta, Maine.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-02-17
w. @. r. u.

[ fAis Coiumnis Edited undcrthe Diftslibn
ofthe w. @. T. Uaion, OF Psrrvsber
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-02-17

Richly iIlasitabd and crowded with interest
ing and valuable srticies, with abundant hints
for Ilame DrcorutiOn.
NOW is the time to send. together with
III is card, -Four Dollars for 1873. and receive
al
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-02-17
Oranges, Lemons, Bananas. etc., at
ktNusspRY's.

-Eas,er will cume this year on April
lst, nine days earlier than last year. The
earliest 1t can come in the year !, OH the
22i OF March, and ii came on that day in
1918. for the last time in about two hund-
red years.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-02-17
LOCAL MATTERS

During the month Of January IN the
Northwestern Ohio oil field there were 2s
wells completed, 90 wells are now drilling
and many new rigs are going up.
,-Curtains, Lnmbraklns, Polls ard CurA
tain Fixtures. FINKBEINER.
The next social OF the Ladies' Centeh- =
nial Society, win be held at the residence
Of Mrs. Frank Whetmore, Thursday eve
ming, Feb. z3. All are cordially invited
Our line of Ladies' & Misses Fine
Shoes, for style and quality, can not be
equaled in Perrysburg.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-02-17

What sad world this would be to
a thoughtful man If there was nothing
beyond this world Not for himself
perhaps, hut for others, there is need of
another life to make this life toleeable
to one who observes aud reflects. On
every side there are deserving ones who
suffer more than ihe undeseruing. And
there are saints whose lives are live of
toll and trial an seeming failure. Now,
If not alwoys, the fittest die and the un
| fittest survive. IL there was nothing TO
live for beyond the life that now is, the
helps to true character-making cost
more than their apparent worth-Sunday
School Times.
Watches Clocks, ewelry Spectacle
Specia lattention giveito Repairing AL
Warranted JOHN ZURFLUH,
35 Monroe ST Toledo.
The sparrow hunt did not take
place on Wednesday, owing to the in
clement weather, there. not being quiet
enough snow to follow the trail" sue
cessfully. Then the Council did moi
grant the privilege until Tuesday Eight
which did not give time for the aptaini
to recruit and muster in their companies
draw one days cooked rations, and clio
thing and equipments, and file bonds tc
secure our people against all damages
from picket OF skirmish line shooting
The hunt was postponed until mex
Wednesday, Washin gton's birthday
and Z. L. Kingsbury and II. Hoover will
be the responsible Captains. Knowing
the JOURNALS reliability ON such occa
sions the Bowling Green papers had TIN
, shoot come off on Wednesday last, ant
even announced that s. d. Pray's MIN
rods lost the supper. Is all their othe
"local news" as reliable as thisl
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-02-17

FlNRDEINERs
"A farmer from out the pike informs
us that the farmers generally along that
thorougfare are willing to he taxed to
keep up the road and only the supt
and gate keepers SO far as he knows are
opposing it.
One forth off on Overcocis
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-02-17
FARMER BROWN TO TOMMY,
MAuDE RIrTENHopsE


Now, Tommy. act up in the shade,
Aud tell me if,yow..ever
In all your life-no: long know
Have seen clearer riyei7
Hear the waves ripple cool aud clear,
While from the depths below
We draw great drauEhlh Here drink
my hoy
The field wss rough, I know,
Seems "heaven.like" to you, yon ray2
IS peaceful an ~ quiet"
Well, that's M wonder, after all
The racket and the riot.
The drunken brawla, the misery
That cursed your life, pocr sonny;
After that hell, drunkari'a home,
II don't strike me as funny
That rivers howin' peacefully,
Meath green boughs nearly meeiin',
With birds a-singln' everywhere
Should seem like heavens yrectin'.
A touchin' tale you had TO tell,
You're young to know such sorrow;
Bury it all behind ydu boy,
Think OF the glad to morrow,
Here on the farm, peaceful like,
You'll grow up, wholesome, jolly,
A toilin', honest, with my boys,
Away from temptin' folly.
With country home and open air,
want to see you setlli'
Some color IN them cheeks o. yours,
That's thin and white from freitin',
Ynn,va aaan il,n rrnrId,a urnr,k ,rnn. -, L
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-02-17

offered general line Of farm implimenls
and stock on nine n anlhs time. Mr.. Shi-
pie has reached the age to retire from
active contest with farm life, aud we I'M
derstand intents buying u home and locat-
ing in Perryshurg. Arrangements have
been made with local agents to sell Come.
back Tickets" TO all who wish to attend
the sale by rail.
Under State law the Ohio Board of
Pharmacy hold ak meetings each year to
examine applicants. AT the examination
held in Cleveland last October there were
81 applicants to be examined as Pharma-
cists, and AZ applicants for Assistant Phar
maciss. OF theseonly 2lOut Of the 81 pass
ed, and % out of the AZ succeeded in get
ting through. Mr.. S. NJ. Butt, now with
Capt. A. r. Champney, was one of the
successful applicants for full-aeged
Pharmacist. The examinations are re-
garded very rigid.
The Finday Republican says that
some frauds are operating in the west
part of Hancock county with o patent
harness fixture, and that paper very sen
sibly advises farmers to sign no papers
or take an agency, but whenever they
need any harness, go to their home deal
ers. Another of the latest swindles upon
which patent has been manufactured
by the operators, is the Patent Corn
J Shock and Fodder Binder" which is be-
ing worked in adjoining counties with
some success. II would seem to be a
little out of season, however, for this
patent
F. j. Shower s. Co.. of Lime City,
have secured the agency of Perrysburg
township for Alexander's Liver and Kid
ney Tonic. For cure for Rheumatism
: we refer you to G. W. Miller and John
Ault. AID
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-06-25
PERSONAL.

Thomas Fislle, of Halifax, N. ST. is in the
city.
Gen. Christ Brandt will go to Camp Lake
view tomorrow.
F. NJ. Schnadle, q. S. A, and daughter are
at the Merchants.
Lewis Wallace, wife and daughter. of New
York, are at the Ryan.
c. K. Walters, of Cumberland, Md, is visit
ing friends in the city.
T. & ii. II. Foley railroad contractors. of
St. Cloud, are i'll the city.
F. F. Hogate and 7. P. Varney of Camden,
\. j., are at the merchants.
E. Butler, merchant of Miles City Mont
is registered at the Merchants.
John Cooper, the ST. Cloud stock breeder,
is stopping at the Merchants.
DR.. Fl. B. Wheelwright and F. D. Mitchell.
of Boston, are at the Merchants
B. F. Lamb, a wealthy stockman of Me.
DORA Oak. is stopping at the Ryan.
Samuel Lumpkin and wife. of Lexington,
Ga, are in the city, stopping at the Ryan.
A r. Benedict left the city last evening fol
Helena, Mont, where he will engage in busi-
ness.
f. G. whitney, Mr. Warren's successor as
general passenger agent OF the Manitoba, ac-
companied by Mrs. Whitney.are at the Ryan
Hon. j. II. Baker. of Oak Cliff Farm and
Postmaster Fred Puhler, of Ada, who have
been taxing In the convention at Chicago,
registered a. the Merchants yesterday
+. J. Holman, Brattleboro, VT; Clifford NJ
Dolph, st. Louis; J: NJ. Gibbons and j. G.
ton, D. c., and Charles II. Howard, of De-
troit, Mich, were among yesterdays arrivals
at the Ryan.
Among yesterdays arrivals at the Merch.
ants were b; I; spalding Fargo; A. B. Mof-
Lake, OAK. l.. W Wright, Duluth; N. W.
Hurd, breckenridge: Il. L. Ives, st. Hilaire.
and b. Butler, Of Miles City, Mont.