Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1889-09-27
PRINCE ROB.

A. Eag1ik.SRRSl fallen timber ant
tcas1 s.sak7SyaT tore the moss TO frag
fEA.h,- 80 ments.
tfkiskYf ~ A cyclone had cu
swath through tn,
pine woods, and the flood that followed tore
tho fallen trees from the bank and bore
thom down the ewild stream.
Gustavc Stein, tho lame boy, lived or
Gull Island with his sister Almeda. Gul
Island was just below the rapids, narrow
strip Of land containing few acres thai
Mr., Stein cultivated, aud when he died lef
as legacy TO his children.
Gustave was away ut neighbor's house
when the storm came, and his anxiety for
Almeda was pitiful. The road from the
house where he was stopping to the river
opposite Gull Island was filled with trees
and tho wind continued to blow even after
the worst was over.
81 will keep you company, Gustave," sale
the farmer, TOR perhaps you had better re
main here while l 60 and ascertain IL any
thing has happened to Almeda. Tho WIND
could do no damage on the island, but the
river Is rising, and 1t may bo well enough
for your sister TO seek the main land til
after the flood subsidies"
81 can not remain here,n declared Gus
tave. ~ can manage some way TO got TO the
river, and Rob win lead the way.n
The boy patted tho head of his dog, n stout
shepherd, which stood near regarding his
young master with intelligent eyes.
Every well, then,n said Mr.. Frost; "but
I'm afraid you'll find it tedious road with
your lameness."
1t was about three miles to the river, and
It required nearly three hours time for boy
and dman to gain tho bank, so many trees
obstructed the way Rob, however, went
on in advance, Instructed by his master &c
go seek Almeda.
Long before tho twain reached the river
the distant bark of dog was borne to
their ears. At times this became n howl,
and but added TO the daring of Gustavc.
The kind farmer lifted the lame boy over
fallen trees, and in other ways assisted him
forward, although he had urged him te
leave him and push forward alone.
~ can not do thati" declared Mr. Frost
"You are under my protection now, my
boy, and shall see that you get through
this tangle In safety"
The howls Of the dog grew louder as the
man and boy reached the vicinity Of the
river.
"Ahl seeln exclaimed Gustave, as he
caught sight of the foaming water in the
distance; "the river Is overflowing its
banks the island is goneln
"No, no, my lad; let us hope it's not sc
bad as that"
Pushing on with nervous haste, Mr.. Frost
reached tho river some rods in advance OF
Gustave. The dog was nowhere to DO seen
while the roar OF mad waters drowned al
other sounds.
But n narrow strip of the river bank wa.
above the water, and the island was indeed
inundated.
Mr.. Frost strained his eyes, but could sec
nothing of the humble cot that had 40 lately
been occupied by the brother and sister. Il
had indeed been swept away.
Gustave, limplng 10 the side of Mr.. Frost
uttered moaning cry and sank TO the
ground, covering his face with his hands.
"Almedal my poor Almeda" he groaned
A hand plucked at the sleeve of the boy
and Mr.. Frost said, cheerily:
"Don't give way like this, Gustave. The
girl may have escaped before the flood"
mo, no. She could not l took the only
boat. She is drowned drownedln walled
the lone lad.
"Hushl Listenl There's the dog again, u
declared Frost.
Sure enough, Rob's bark rang family
over the water, and then the two on the
shore saw the animals head peer up from
between the trunks of trees that had been
swept down by the mighty flood, and now
formed a part OF large jam at the head of
Gull Island. Around and through these
fallen mounds of the wood tho water
whirled with q rush and roar that was ter.
rible to contemplate.
Below this jam part of the island was
visible. Evidently the house had been