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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1892-05-07
THREE KILLED.
Trainmen Lose Their Lives in a Wreck
Near Michigan City, Ind.

Near Michigan City. Ind.
MICHIGAN CITY, May 3.-A bad wreck
on the Louisville, New Albany &c Chi
cago road occurred at Otis, Ind, miles
south of here, at 1880 a. m, Monday re-
sulting in the death of the following of
the train crew: Engineer j. C. Murray,
Fireman James Brown and Brakeman
Elmer II. Brown.
Engine 81, going from Monon to
Michigan City, with a heavy train of
freight cars, dashed through the trestle
into the swollen mill stream beneath.
Several miles above the bridge is a
dam which gave way shortly before
midnight and tearing along bore with
it large sawmill. 1t is supposed that
the mill struck the trestle just as the
loaded cars were on it. The
bridge is new one and made
of oak and iron. The curve in the road
and the darkness, together with the
downpour of rain, made it impossible
for the engineer to notice the washout
and the engine and twelve cars went
yer, bearing with them the trainmen
who were killed. The cars were loaded
with pig iron and coal and crushed
down upon the engine, which was bur-
led in water
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1892-05-07
CRUSHED HIS BODY IN TWO.
A Canadian Is Caught Between the $500"
Canal Dock and n steamer.


SAULT STE MARIE, Mich, May a.
The big steamer Pasadena caught
Watchman George F. Ford against the
dock at the canal Saturday evening and
literally crushed him in two The
lower portion of his body dropped into
the canal and has not been recovered.
The upper part of his body, with his heart
forced into the vein between neck
and chest. fell over the dock. The
Pasadena WAS entering the head of the
canal, bound down, when Ford started
to climb down the keel rope to take
line. He got too far, but did not notice
it until the steamer was too close to the
dock to raise himself, and the dock was
too high to reach. The next instant
the steamer had pinned him against the
dock timbers. Ford's parents live near
Courtright, Ont. He had been a school
teacher at Sombra, near Sarnia, and
this was his first trip.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1892-05-07
LOANS FOR FARMERS.
Senator Call Wants a Special Committee
to Consider the Matter.


to Consider the Matter.
WASHINGTON, May Sin the senate
Senator Call (Fla.) offered a resolution,
which was laid on the table subject to
call, providing for special committee to
consider and report legislation to relieve
the scarcity of money among farmers,
to reduce the rate of interest, to enable
farmers to obtain money on lands and
crops, to establish some sub-treasury
or banking system by which, through
government aid, money could be kept
within the reach of every community in
sums sufficient for their needs to
be loaned to them at low rates; to de-
wise some system by which the flow of
money to commercial centers could be
limited so as to leave sufficient in all
sections of the country for the respec-
tive communities.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1892-05-07
MILL AND FACTORY.

THE production of brandy in Califor-
mia in 1891 was 1,470,5 ,525 gallons.
MERIDEN, Conn.,, is the foremost city
in the world in the manufacture of
plated silverware.
II is said that during 1891 n ore than
$4,000, 900 was invested in the state of
Maine in new manufactures or the i'm
provement of those already established.
OXFORD county, Me-, turns out nearly
all of the spools on which the thread of
this country is wound. The spools are
made from white birch timber, and they
are produced by the million.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1892-05-07
LEvEES IN DANGER.
Threatening Outlook on the Mississippi
River Between Baton Rouge and New
Orleans.

Threatening Outlook on the Mississippi
River Between Baton Rouge and New
Orleans.
VIcKsBURe, Miss. April a9.-The fact
that the Mississippi river from Memphis
to the gulf is gradually approaching ex-
treme flood height is causing uneasi-
ness, in spite of positive knowledge that
the levees are stronger than at any pre-
vious time in their history and that any
thing like general overflow is practi-
cally impossible. Levee builders hold
that no levee is absolutely safe while
the water is against it, a theory estab-
lished by the collapse of those which
We're supposed to be the strongest. Be-
low this city the outlook is threatening,
and the belief is general that the pres
sure will reach its maximum between
Baton Rouge and New Orleans, where
the river is foot or more below the
highest water ever known. Any import
ant crevasse will occasion great loss OF
prOpertV
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1892-05-07
KILLED BY A THuNDEReoLr.
Alexander Melton Stricken Down and His
Wife Paralyzed at Their Door.


LINCOLN, ILL.,, May 3.-A remarkable
and deadly bolt of lightning struck the
home of Alexander Melton Monday In
West Lincoln, killing Melton, injuring
his wife so that she will die, and
shocking Mrs. Perkins. sister of Mrs.
Melton and her husband. Isaac Perkins
and Mr.. and Mrs Melton were stand
ing in an open doorway, Mrs. Melton's
right arm resting on her husbands
shoulder, his left arm around her waist.
The bolt descended down the brick,
knocked the plastering off the
walls, scattered in four direc-
tions, and made apertures as
large as cannon ball would.
Melton, was burned from head to feet.
His clothes were on fire when help
reached him. Mrs. Melton is paralyzed
on the right side, and her agony is aw-
full to behold. Her death is momentari-
ly expected. This is the worst destruc-
ton of life and property ever reported
| in Logan county.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1892-05-07
SHOT TO KILL.
A California Stage Attacked and a Pas
senger Murdered.


SAN ANpREAs, Cal, May 2. : The
stage running from San Andreas to
Sheep Ranch was stopped about miles
from here by single masked
highwayman who was lying behind a
log by the roadside. Without word
he discharged a shotgun, the shot talk
ing fatal effect. Miss Rodersino, pas
senger, was killed, and the driver Rag
gio, was shot through the body, and is
now in critical condition, and
will probably die. Messenger Toyie
was shot through the right arm be-
tween the elbow and shoulder. A large
treasure was aboard for Sheep Ranch,
but it was all saved and brought back
here by the messenger. A large body
of citizens is in pursuit of the robber.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1892-05-07
wheat Killed by Frost.

DuNDAs, Mimi. May "A heavy
frost Thursday night, freezing the
ground IA inches deep, has played con-
siderable havoc with winter wheat in
this county. 1t was very weak after
such severe winter. Much ground
deemed not necessary to seed over be-
fore will now have to be resown. Red
clover is also winter killed.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1892-05-07
Chinese Exclusion.

WASHINGTON, May 3.-The conferees
have reached an agreement on the Chi
nese exclusion bill, and it will be re-
ported to the senate at once. The basis
of agreement is said to be the senate
bill, but it contains clauses providing
for the registration of resident Chinese
and for suspension of bail in habeas
corpus applications.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1892-05-07

by the jury which
tried him for the
murder of his wife
at Windsor. The
jury in addition to
the verdict proper
stated that it did
not consider the
prisoner in sane.
After the evidence
was all in Deem
ing's C ounsel | ap-
pealed to the jury
to give the prisoner
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1892-05-07
Indemnity to Iowa River Land settI ers.

WASHINGTON, May 3.-The senate
committee on public lands has reported
a substitute for the bill to indemnify
settlers on the Iowa river lands. The
substitute provides that the state of
Iowa pay one-half the amount of dam
ages, which are to be determined by
court to be appointed by the state, and a
sum not exceeding 100000 is appropri-
ated as the share of the United States.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1892-05-07
Big safe Combine.

New YORK, May 2,-The great safe
manufacturing houses of Herring, Hall
and Marvin have combined with capital
of $500. 900. The earnings of the three
companies in 1891 aggregated SSl6.s90.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1892-05-07
A MONSTER SENTENCED.

Deeming, the Cold Blooded Murderer OF
Women and Children, Found Guilty and
Sentenced.
MELBOURNE, May Frederick Bailey
Deeming was on Monday found puilty
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1892-05-07
To BE Hanged.

CHICAGO, May 2. = George III.
Painter has been sentenced by Judge
Clifford to be hanged for the murder Of
his mistress, Alice Martin.
The Somerset reporter., 1892-10-20
Fairfield.

Columbus Day will be celebrated at
Fairfield. all the school children have
begun to rchcar>e.
Next week Mr. H. :. Bradbury will
r move his family to Augusta where he
has bought il share in Il cabinet shop
Miss Nellie kcnnirk who has been
sick for the pas, Two weeks i in much
better health
Miss Nellie NNc ha, not been able to
teach her school for a week ON account
of a ling trouble: her place was filled
by Mis- Sadie Ware.
The schools will close after next
week for a two Wrrk> vacation.
The board of railroad commissioners
have rendered a decision establishing Il
branch track and crossing at Shawmut,
Fairfield. leading from II former branch
track of the Maine Central to the manu-
featuring establishment AT that place.
Ex-senator Williams and Mrs. Viii
amS. who have spent the past summer in
town. started on their return Ia san
Francisco TINS week.
The ncN motors for the electric road
were shipped yesterday aud will arrive
in II few day. The motors noN in u~c
are of the 9earcd pattern. The new
gcarcd motors are expected Ia he more
powerful.
The Methodist church al Fairfield ha-
hrrn repaired.
Mr.. OTIS Martin and daughter, Flor
enc" al tuiliord m" visiting Mr.. Mar
lin sister Mr. T. f.. MeFaddeu Of Fair
field.
The Somerset reporter., 1892-10-20

.From being Il helpless paralytic hay
ing to bcdresSed and cared for by others,
| nov care for myself can walk about
the city and enjoy fair health.
II would state that after beginning
the use of Dr. Green's \crvura blood
and nerve remedy used no other mcdi-
cine.
The result surprised and a-toni,hcd
all my friends, and they have urged me
to make this statement as Il matter of
Justice and to encourage Others who may
be similarly afflicted
II will also state that WAS a sol licr
in the late war and served II years on
the police force of Portland. Alexander
Bell. IA Lincoln ST., Portland, Me-"
This is indeed Il most remarkable cure
by Il wonderful mcdicnc-a medicine
which is. beyond all doubt, the greatest
nerve remedy and health restorer ever
discovered The Portland doctors are
astoundcd ut its effects indiscascs which
have batllcd their skill. Mr.. Bells re-
storation should make everybody Sutlrr-
ing from paralysis or any nervous disease
use Or. Green's Ncrvnra blood and nerve
remedy without delay
But do not wait until You are actually
paralyzcd before usingth this great remedy.
1t will always prevent paralysis, nervous
debility and nervous prostration if taken
when the first symptoms appear.
Take it if YOU have Il weak and tired
feeling with WEAKNESS of the limbs,
numbncss, trembling, palpitation of the
heart. prickling sensation in fingers or
toes. headaches, duh feeling head, con
fused mind, nervousness, slccplcssnesS,
loss of memory. 1t will overcome in
Il Infn In
The Somerset reporter., 1892-10-20
CORRESPONDENCE
East SkOWlIcgan.

Another horse troi il is said will take
place 1T Al. Burrill,> park in this place
Saturday the 22nd bring on the trot-
tiers and do your best. perhaps this l.
the last opportunity for the season. 1t
is rumorcd that Mr.. Burril has bought
a farm ncurathc park in Dexter and will
move thcrc soou The park in this
place willsprobably fall back into the
hands OF the original Stockholders.
The apples are nearly all picked and
very good quality. Some have made
their cider and il we have the grippe the
coming winter shall need some Tor
medicine. Hiram over the pond will
make two barrels for himself grippe or
no grippe.
Chester Burrill who had his leg broken
is gaining SLOW lN.
Wentworth Goodrich who fell and in
jurrd his arm Two weeks agu doc Il little
work NOW.
l.. NJ. Richardson of Turtle Lake
Wis. and wife, one boy five years old
and two twin boys four years old, ar
rived III his fathers in this place Thurs
dav night The boys are wide awake
and smart and will enjoy their visit
much.
Moses Il. Cain has re-shingcd his
house, and the roof of the school house
has been Shinglcd and we think school
will be started soon in No., /, Worthy
District.
Joseph Ireland sold last week YOKE
of oxen girting : feet and inches, to
Manly Holt of Pishon's Ferry Tor Sllo.
weighing - hundred. II Mr.. Holt
does not make a handsome profit on
those oxen he had better stop buying.
+. j. ireland has been here last week
making people happy with his healing
Salve.
Mr.. jackson of Lewiston is here can
wasting for the best map published
price Sl.90. Every school district should
have one, and all who wish for good use
full information of our country and the
world should have one.
The Somerset reporter., 1892-10-20
Harmony.

About noon Monday fire broke out in
4. Il. Clark house, the alarm was quick
ly given and soon the whole village had
gathered with pals and force pumps
and the flames were soon eXtingushrd.
1t is thought that mice got into matches
in the bureau. The loss was estimated
To he $50. 1t Was insured in the Grange
Mutual.
Going to apple bees and getting rested
ready for the next one j. the principal
occupation of our young people Just at
present. Five and ,iN bees per week is
the average.
Mis- Jennie Ilurd and Mr.. Eli, Bul-
len are visiting their parents. Mr. and
Mr.. r. Is. IIurd.
Mancy Wing Is honr from Guiltord,
where he has been al work all summer.
Ilcwelvn Chadbourn and wife were
down from Brighton last week calling
on their many friends in town.
Everett Red fell from a tree while
picking apples a few days ago, and in
ilrcd his knee So that he Will he unable
to do anything for a few weeks.
Mrs. Stcdman Hatch and two daugh-
tiers visited friends in tolinna last Satur-
day and Sunday.
Willard Marble i hume from Boston
for short vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harrison cobb OF Min
ncapoli,. are visiting her mother Mr..
Eunicc Bartlett, and other relatives and
friends in this vicinity.
Gilbert Chadbourn and family of DcN-
ter. are visiting their parent aud Other
friends in town.
The Somerset reporter., 1892-10-20
West pIttsticlti.

school, No. e. and =. taught by Mi>-eo'
Walker and Foster, closed last week.
Mr.. Ed Douglas, Ina, moved To the
Heath place.
Mrs. ILL Fisher, visited her brother
Mr.. George Martin, recently.
Miss. Mantle Powers, returned from "A
visit to friends AT Canaan last week
G.. T. Garfield and wife visited Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM Burrill. at +. Fairfield, one
day last week.
We own II biddy that has a genuine
sympathetic nature, think. for she ha,
adopted two poor little chickens thai had
been wcancd To soon. This hen after
setting ON u nest egg a week or two, one
cold night took these two chickens un-
der her wing. 1t is now seen every day
exercising patcrnal care by clucking.
and with persistent scratching to feed
them.
The Somerset reporter., 1892-10-20
alllI,ritlEe

Our Lodge ri Good Gcmplar- AR
pruspcring very we'll, adding new mrnl-
brr, al every meeting. The mason-
have loaned them L n.e oi their hall
and it i grand place Tor il.
The Mitchell family had a reunion in
town. Among the first settlers WAS In
Mitchell, he learned the science OF cur
Ing cancers and by hi, own skill cured
one ON h- own face and so Won the Ii le
of Dr. lie reared nine sons only one at
them la, passed away, eight remain,
one being totally blind. Monday all
whoNcrr.prcsent stood Tor photographs
with the children there VA, Il large
group. They reside in different states
and are all prominent business men
sheriff Mitchell! of vinegar with his
two children We're present.
u. l.. NJ. Hamilton of Parkman hat
moved into town on the l.eavitt farm.
The town is repairing the canal bridge
and there are some teams hauling rocks
and dirt to fill the cavities in the bridge
across the canal.
The usual preparation, for winter are
going on.
The Somerset reporter., 1892-10-20
Browns Corner.

Mr.. c, 5, Aver has been canvassing in
this vicinity in the interest of the Maine
Farmer.
Mr., +. j. Page of Boston and Mr.
has. \. jackson of Lewiston. have been
His NAY selling maps 10 >chools and
tor family use
II. :. Mitchell of Washington. Me-,
spent ,eW days in Town this week, rs
the guest of |. trowcll. He is engaged
in selling various articles OF merchandise.
silVcrWare. iewelrN etc.
samuel Nyman has postponed his re-
turn Ia Michigan for number of weeks
II hi~ mother i in quite feeble health.
Mrs. Maud Burrill is home from Water
vile.
Mr.. Frank Worth II. Who recently
married Miss Lena Thompson Of Gardi-
nrr, is visiting hi parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo. Norihcn.
Nj. benjamin ha>c has had the re-
mains Of hi> wife and son removed from
the hurying ground at this place am III
TERED in the village cemetery, where he
will have a family lot fitted up.
The Somerset reporter., 1892-10-20
Cambridge

The canal at the village j. being ii led
| with gravel and he bridge is to be remov-
ed 1t i, thought this will be an improve
ment, and viii prove to be economic II
| in the future.
T. ". Thompson of Portland WAS in
town saturday on his return from the
lake.
The slnd hill on the Dexter road j.
being repaired and improved.
Dr. Wilson from Bangor stopped in
town sunday.
some Of our Cambridge citilru- are
enjoying a treat such IL j. seldom grant
| ed H.. Eight brothers are enjoying the
pleasure Of being together, of visiting
and entertaining each other, and each
ncighhor and friend look upon them
with interest and pleasure. These eight
brother, are the SONS of Thomas and
Mary Mitchell, late of Wakefield \. II.
where / so of them, Joseph aud Jacob
now live four live in tambridge- Daniel.
Jack. Benjamin and \lva. Nathaniel
| lives in Harmony, VIM. in 'atteu, while
John ha. passed to tn" great beyond.
II has been fourteen years since they
we're all together, and only three times
in the last 20 years has th- boon been
granted them. Now with their families.
they are all making much of the few
weeks hey can spend together. for they
know that when Thy separate. some Il"
return IT, homie mprt' to remain. that
the, may never all mrrt again on HE
shores of time.
These brothers are much alikr in mnuN
RESPECT, they resemble each other very
The Somerset reporter., 1892-10-20

Piitshrld visited Tuesday of last week
Al VIM Burril'>.
Mr. Bates, Who has been visiting re-
lalive- in this place. started former home
i'll hicago Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. \. h. Nelson madr vi--
il To friends ia deNn-riNer town last
week
Mr. and NJ. Nm. Burrill. Clarence
Bnrrill and Warren Wheeler took the
train at thi, station tor Orange. Mas.
saturday.
Elealcr Kelly has bad lcg caused by
slight wound from an adj while al work
short time ago.
Efviu the Young son Of Mr.. Anna
Hpvdru, had hi- lcg broken ahoNe the
kn"r, Thursday morning, by being
thrown from a horse which he in com
panl with Ncddic Barrett We're riding.
Both huv> were thrown and We're un-
con>eiou, when taken up by Mr. DANIEL
Blackstone. Who ran Ia their assistance.
\e,ldir. Mho i, the ION ot Mr.. t'co. Bar
ret. wa, soon abb, To ride the horse
home having escaped with somr severe
bruises. Master Erwin was carried holnc
and Dr. Ihayer of NalerVillr Was called
10 attend him.
The liltlc son ot Eugene Savage who
liza, been very sick. i convalrseing.
The Willing Worker, will hold their
next meeting M thr home of Mr.. Sci
den Manson Tuesday. My. LIST,
Mr.. 81. smith and wife of tornville
visited at sanford ~trickLnd's saturday
{. II. Head and wife of North Fair
field, passed the sabbath With Mrs.
Heads parents, Mr, and Mrs VIM.
Fowler.
Dr.J. +. Dyer OF Burnham. Wa in
this place Saturday.
Tie church wa. newly painted last
week.
Thomas Burril i making quite eNten-
sive repairs on hi house and has raised
the roof by building an extra story.
The boom i being strengthened by
some new piers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Weaver of Oakland,
were at Mr.. John kclly's recently.
The Somerset reporter., 1892-10-20

Master Harry Met rillis one of our own
smart boys, has been soliciting funds for
IA flag to BIZ placed on the Gale School
house, the requisite sum has been obtain
ed and said flag will soon be thrown To
the breeze.
tn" whooping cough. or that which is
termcda> such by the physicians altho igll
minus the ell raeteristic whoop. is very
prevalent in this section. And bad
cold are the order of the day.
Mr.. and Mrs, +. |. Estes, of SkoWheg-
an. We're guests at &, VI. .Iewett's last
week
Dr. \. l.. Chase aud wife. are spending
this week with friends in town. 9
Oct. Stl young son came to bless the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. e.. Il. McCrillis.
and the Tuesday following. Il little
da lghtcr received a hearty welcome from
Il. II. Elkins and wife.
MR.. {. NJ. .Jcwett is visiting relatives
and friend in Skowhegan.
Mrs, J. Il. Chase is visiting in Bangor.
\ child two or three yea: : old. son of
PER-, Furbush, got badly choked by
eating an apple. and necessitated the at
tcndcnce a physician. it is feared that
some of ii got into his Windpipc a. he
has suffered considerably from ii since.
{ f.. II. TibbettS has gone to Minneapolis
in interest of the chemical fire kinder.
Nelson Davis is running his cider mill
full blast. three men employed and four
presses kept busy. At this mill each
man who llauIs apples there has cider
from the same apples he brought hay
ing them ground and pressed separate
from anNonc's else.
The Maine Eastern Christian Confer
cnce will hold it, next quartly session with
the Ripley Christian Church, commencing
Friday Nov. ith 1892, at 10 \. NJ and
continuing over the sabbath. All are
invited 10 be present.
The Somerset reporter., 1892-10-20
So, \orri.tgeVock

Mr.. Martha Bichiord al orfori \.
H., i, visiting Mr.. Emo, W ildef.
Nj. solomon i failing last. and hi ~
cosrrt j. doubtful. Blood poisoning j,
said To have sci in.
sheriff Nca<ie La, only Two hoardrrs
Al hi, hotel At hr present time and they
expected 10 leave him thi- week.
Tie Eo-(on Millinery store i, really
for business. Mis- Mabel Gibbs al oak
land i tlcir trimmer. Their opening
will take place Monday and Tuesday,
with Il larry, and fine assortment.
Spiritual meetings are being organized
in town.
There /, -omc talk ot having another
dental oilicr in town il rooms can hr pro
cured anywhere in the village.
.1o-. Carleton arrived home last week
from Two week trip to Massachusetts.
SAWYER Bros, are making extensive
repairs on their water power and dam.
\ new side track has been laid near
the somerset railway station.
sheriff Ncazie made quite II -rilurc the
other day -cooping up two hogshcads of
lager beer. containing 30 bottles each,
enough Ia drown ont nearly all our vii
lage people.
\ number are putting electric lights
into their buildings.
Waldo Cushing ha- sold out hi cloth
ing business to Murphy a skinner, Who
will continue the business. Mr. Cushing
leaves for the south next week.
Oct. 18th. four were received into The
seventh bay Adventist church in this
town by baptism and two by vote.
Some from Fairfield and Shawmut at
tended the meeting and it WIS an in
teresting season. The society have
been making improvements about their
house of worship of late by fixing mp
some sheds for the horses which makes
it very convenient