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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-12-08
STORY oE The ARMENIANs.
Scenes of Horror Related by tho SURVIVOR
OF tho Massacre.

OF tho Massacre.
ATHENS, Dec. 4-Twenty Armenian
refugees arrived here Monday from
Armenia after journey full
of hardships and suffering. Through
an interpreter the refugees told
of the terrible events of which
they had in number of cases
been eye Witnesses This party OF
Armenians is the first that has escaped
from the districts where the massacres
occurred, and it is believed that even
worse remains to be told, as the hor.
rors recorded are understood to have
lasted for a long time after this party
fled.
Several Armenian women escaped
from the villages with this party, but
when near Erzeroum they died from
the effects of saber wounds inflicted
upon them before their escape.
Dalvorig, it appears is the largest
village in the province of Sassoun, and
its inhabitants, when they learned OF
the horrors perpetrated by the Turks
at Vartemis, attacked the Turks on the
frontier. The Turkish commander
eventually sent twelve soldiers into
Dalvorig to learn what had occurred.
The Armenians, filed with indig-
nation at the atrocities committed
by the Turks at Vartemis, attacked
this detachment of Turkish soldiers
and put them all to death. When the
Turkish commander hoard of the
death of his soldiers he determined
upon avenging it in the most bloody
manner possible. A strong force of
Turkish troops were sent to the village
with artillery and the massacre began.
Guns kept up continuous fire upon
Dalvorig until practically not one
stone was left standing upon another.
At Kelehusen the soldiers killed the
Armenian priest, Margos, who, with
twenty inmates of house, were
burned to death. the soldiers prevent
ing anybody from escaping from
the burning dwelling. The chief
of the village of Cheneg was
captured by the soldiers and
bound to his two daughters. All
three were then scalded to death with
boiling water. A detachment of TWEEN.
ty-five regulars of the Turkish cavalry,
after committing inexpressible hor'
rors at the village of Sebghank, went
to the village school and violated the
girls found there.
After driving out the men they col
lected tho female children of Bahlou
about 200 in all, and after violating
them killed them.
The Kurdish regular troops from
KHAN and Bahran entered the Ar
menian villages of Alianozig and
Aghteg, killed the inha abitants and
wrecked their houses.
The number of villages devastated il
this manner is said to be over thirty
two.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-12-08
DULY Authorized,
panion.

At Fort Monroe some time ago,
where one of the vessels of the navy
was tempo rarily awaiting orders, n
delegation of army officers stationed
at tho fort carne aboard. There is q
set naval regulation that roth;pg can
be SO on board ship until the COM
manding officer orders it. While the
army party were looking over the
ship, twelve o'clock arrived A junior
officer approached the captain and
said, with a salute: ''It is twelve
o'clock, SIR" Make it So" responded
the captain, and eight bells were
struck. The army officers suspected
that the navy men wanted them to
ask some questions and get sold, or
that this Was bit of foolery got up to
joke the land warriors. Some time
after, party of the army officers in
vited the officers of the warship to
dine with them. The dinner was pro.
crossing when lieutenant entered
and, saluting the senior officer pres
ent, said, gravely: Colonel, the
majors blind horse is dead" make
it So" responded the colonel, with the
greatest gravity, and the dinner pro
ceeded. Nothing was said ut the time,
but the navy officers tell the story
San Francisco Argonaut.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-12-08
WAR "REMINISCENCES.
THAT LITTLE SUTTON.

You ask mo why upon my breast
My army badge wear,
And deem It but worthless thing
1proudly fnsten there.
Yot that small button In my coat
Which you so lightly prize,
Is honor's emblem on tho earth,
And sacred in my eyes.
To me It spenks OF long-lost friends
Who once beside me trod,
And who for freedoms sacred cause
Gave UP their souls to God.
When duty called 1 dared not then
Disgrace tho name 1 bore.
But left the peaceful Joys of homo
To hear the oannon's roar.
And Oft with righteous sword in hand
stood in freedoms van,
And fought beneath tho starry flag
With Grant and Sheridan.
Often beneath the wintry sky
1 shivered as slept,
Or through the dark nnd storm night
My dreary vigil kept.
And when along our charging limo
The roar of battlo ran,
! saw tho gntos OF doath njar
And proved myself man.
lboro tho worst that war Gun bring--
Wound, danger, scanty cheer;
But never once ropincd nor deemed
The sacrifice too dear.
Then soon not at tho simple badge
wear upon my breast;
1t should bo precious In your sight
And not o themo for Jest.
Plain as it Is IL for outshincs
Tho purest. brightest gem,
And holds the foremost place OF all
In glory's dindem.
James L. Kenwny, In National Tribune
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-12-08
MONEY TO RUN GOVERNMENT

Secretary Carlisle Figures Out That S41o,-
43B,O79 VIII Be Required.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.-The secretary
of the treasury has sent to the house
of representatives his estimates of ap-
preparations required for the service
of the fiscal year ending June 80, 1895,
which aggregate S41O, 4S5,O79, as
agains. $4l1 ,S79, 041 estimated for the
present fiscal year. Following is a re-
capitulation of the estimates by de-
partments for 1896, with comparisons
with the appropriations for 1895, cents
omittad.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-12-08
LOST AT SEA.

An American Ship Founders in the Pa
cIhc-Six Persons Perish.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 4.-The steamer
Rio de Janeiro which arrived Monday
afternoon from the Orient, brought
Capt. b. w. JOY, formerly of the Amer
lean ship Richard Parsons, and news
of the wreck of that vessel on the
coast of Mindora, one of the PHILIPPINE
islands. The Parsons was coal laden
from New South Wales to Manila. She
was lost in typhoon on the 97th of
September last Six of her crew, in
Guiding mate, cook and steward were
lost
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-12-08
DlsTlLLERY SOLD.
The Big Antitrust Plant at Torre Hauto
Changes Hands.

TERRE HAUTE, Ind, Dec. A George
Woolsey, who built the big antitrust
distillery here, which has been opera
tion at small capacity for a few
months, says the plant has been sold
to New York capitalists. The belief
here is that they are the hackers of
the American Distributing company
which is fighting the trust The an
nouncement is made that the capacity
will be increased to 5000 bushels of
corn daily.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-12-08
A FATAL BLAST.
Spectator of Operations ON tho Drainage
Canal Ia Killed.

Canal IL Killed.
CHICAGO, Dec. 3. Edgar Isbell, the
door-tender of the builders and traders
exchange, was instantly killed by a
rock from blast on the drainage
canal near .Lemont Saturday after
noon A large party of build
ders were being shown the
work at Eastman's camp, viewing
she progress,of the construction from
fat cars, when a blast was set off q
quarter Of mile away. A flying stone
struck ISbell on the head, killing him
instantly. Two other members OF the
party were eighty hurt
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-12-08

CITY OF MEXICO, Dec. 4-E. w. jack
son, general manager of the Inter-
oceanic railway, formerly general
manager of the Mexican Central, is
discharRing all the chief employees of
the former road most of whom are
Englishmen, and is filing their places
with Americans. Intense feeling is
being manifested In the matter.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-12-08
SAVED BY HER DOG.

An Ohio WIDOWS NnrroW ESCAPE from
tho Clutches of n Brute.
SPRIseFIELD, o., Dec. 4.-Late Mon
day evening a negro tramp entered the
residence of Mrs. Catherine Brown, a.
widow so years old, living near this
city, and asked for something to eat
While Mrs. Brown, who was alone.
was getting him some food, he grabbed
her. threw her to the floor and at
tempted to ravish her A large Irish
setter dog attacked the negro. who
fed, and is still at large. The woman
is prostrated.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-12-08
TOO BRAVE TO KILL,

A Confederate Who Stood to His Gun
Through Thick and Thin.
our regiments and artillery had
crossed the river in hot pursuit of the
confcderates. At a distance of quar-
ter of mile the river again crossed
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-12-08
PLEASE LET ME SLEEP"

of the army. its inability to resist an
attack in tho morning, and so forth.
Gen. Jackson's reply was: please
let me sleep. There will be no enemy
there in tho morning"
So the event proved.-Youth's Com
naniOn
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-12-08
AN AWFUL FATE.
A Young Lady Dragged to Death by q
Scared Horse.

Scared Horse.
Rock ISLAND, ILL.,, Dec. 4.-Miss Bar
bara Miller, who resided about miles
south of here in Bowling township,
met a horrible death Sunday. She
was riding in road cart, and when
approaching the railroad track near
Presumption the horse became fright
ened at passing hand car. Her foot
was caught between the axle and
shaft of the cart in falling off and she
was dragged along the road to her
home, 5 miles distant, before being ex-
tricated. Her body was horribly
mangled.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-12-08
Deorease In Public Debt.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.-The debt state
ment issued Monday shows net de-
crease in the public debt less cash in
the treasury during November of $751;
744. 651. 90.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-12-08

"A bed, supper and breakfast In
Paris in 1859 cost about fifty centa-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-10-25
Condition of Trade.

Cotton below 6 cents and wheat below
50 cents, each lower than ever since
present classifcations were known,
with exports of gold instead Of products
at such prices in October, are the salient
features in business this week. Dis
tributiOn of goods to consumers goes
on fairly, with gains at nearly all points
in comparison with last year, but not
yet at a rate to sustain the present
volume of manufacturing production,
so that prices weaken a little. The
domestic trade represented by railroad
earnings in October is 81 per cent. less
than last year, and 1874 per cent. less
than in 1892. The payments through
the principal clearing houses for the
third week Of October are % per cent.
greater than last year, but 31.5 per cent
less than in 1892. The daily average
for the month is sc per cent. larger
than last year, but 2S.2 smaller than in
1892. With manv features of encourage
ment, business has not yet answered
expectations, and it is evident that the
loss of part of the corn crop, and the
NATURALLY low prices of other great
staples, effect the buying power OF
millions.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-10-25
Lyman E. Barnes.

Entertained large audience at the
Opera House Thursday evening and
spoke for 2 hours and half. Our
criticism on his awkward appearance on
the stage on his first visit here had a
favorable effect upon him. He referred
to our criticism in a very pleasing
manner for which he has our thanks
He was much easier on the platform
this last time but his speech was hardly
as good, neither did it receive the
encore which his first address elected.
On the whole he satisfied his demo-
cratic friends and made Republicans
stronger protectionists than before. If
the argument he produced in favor of
the Wilson bill and reduction of the
tariff is the best our democratic friends
have to offer, their argument is very
lame. We have neither the time, space
or disposition to argue the question
with Mr.. Barnes. We will be perfectly
satisfied with the peoples verdict on
the 9th Of November, whether the
verdict is an awkward" one or not.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-10-25

At the Opera House next Monday
Tuesday and Wednesday, October %,
80 and 81, and in order to carry out her
wishes will give to every lady in both
cities complimentary ticket for next
Monday night, these tickets to be
accompanied by one paid reserved seat.
This is unlike the usual 10, 20 and soc.
Repertoire Co. that has visited your
cities in the past, as this company has
never played to cheap prices previous
to this season. Mr. Frank Linden, the
eminent actor, E.. Lawrence Lee, w.
Thompson, Fred Perkings, Fred Rella,
Max Reno, Miss May Treat. Ella Mason
and others make up this splendid
organization.
The opening performance twisted
will be bright, sparkling and extreme
I'ly funny comedy, the word suggesting
the many complicated and amusing
situations that present themselves to
the audience. And if you enjoy a
good hearty laugh don't fail to see this
clean and wholesome comedy on next
Monday night. Reserved seats on sale
at w. H. Reeves, fruit stand, in post
office and they are selling rapidly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-10-25
Voters of narsffield and Vicinity.

We understand that the democratic
politician is reporting that Republicans
in this end of the county will knife
Phillip Ksycki and VIM. Ii. Upham
Such reports are utterly false and
untrue. We venture the prediction
that VIM. H. Upham will receive a
small majority in the city of Grand
Rapids over his opponent. The city OF
Centralia will be pretty close. AS to
Mr.. ksycki and the balance Of the
Republican ticket we have every
reason to believe they will not only
receive their party vote, but that
democrats who are tired of the ring
rule will vote with US in favor of a
change. Don't allow any report current
to change or waYer you in performing
your duty as true Republicans this year.
Victory is near at hand and the good
democrats are with Us in favor of q
change.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-10-25
PLA[NFIELD.

Ed Spaford, of Grand Rapids, was
in town on Thursday last week.
Mrs Walter Smith, of Grand Rapids,
is spending the week with relatives
here.
James Ingle is putting in a planning
mill on the south side Of town and will
also operate a general repair shop,
which gives PIainfeld another good
lifelike industry.
Hon. Henry Fink, of Milwaukee,
delivered a stirring Republican speech
here last Friday evening which was the
first Of the season..
On Friday morning Oct 10, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. W. Bovee welcomed their first
born, a bouncing boy, who is monarch
in their happy home. Both mother
and son are dong nicely. Mrs. Bovee
will be rememb ered as Mary Margeson,
formerly Of Grand Rapids.
Several from the north and west of
Plalnfeld were at Grand Rapids last
week attending circuit court being as
follows: Ed. McIntee, James Potter,
Lon Wood, S. L. Stevens. Geo. Ellis,
Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert Applebee, Mrs.
Isaac Turner, Wright Wilson, Chas
Haskins, Sam Burdick, II. G. Wood,
Tim Smith, Frank Kennedy and j. w.
Bovee.
A quiet wedding took place a few
miles north Of here last Sunday when
Miss Tillie Stainbrook, daughter of
John Stainbrook of Grand Rapids, and
Mr.. J. L. Bates, only son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Jno. Bates, Of Pine Grove, were
united in marriage, the Rev. r. D..
Sparks officiating. The young people
will reside on farm here.
c. A. Smith went to Grand Rapids
Tuesday on business.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-10-25
>A9~ @
BABCOCK.

J. H. Miller is erecting a residence
back of his SALOON on Main St.
Mrs. Severson has been on the sick
list for the past week. She is threatened
with typhoid fever.
Miss Maud Wales who is attending
school in Tomah spent Saturday with
her parents in this place.
Mrs Geo. Blackboard, of Milwaukee
is visiting a few days with Mrs. VIM
Bingham.
There will be social dance Saturday
evening in McGlaughlin's hall. Music
by Pittsville band. All are invited.
Miss Addle Skeeis spent SATURDAY.
and Sunday with friends at Bearss
Marsh.
Adam Griffith has sold his farm about
two miles south of this place and he
will start for Mississippi in a few days
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-10-25
Fire Insurance Agents.
Paste this in your expiration register

Paste this in your expiration register
for December, 1894.
The public pay all the fire losses and
for their own protection must give
careful heed to the character and
qualifications of fire insurance agents,
and he can be judged largely by the
fire loss record Of his agency.
At close Of this year ask the under
signed for blank to be used in making
certified statement of your loss ratios
for 1894. A good record on this line
will be valid claim for public patronage
in 1895, and so long as such favorable
record continues. Doubtful risks
means a doubtful future for the agency
that carries them.
CITIZENS FIRE ASSOCIATION.
2w Mankato, Mimi.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-10-25
NEKOOSA.

Rev. II. W. Carter, of Beloit, Sec'v OF
the Wisconsin Home Missionary Society
spent Sunday here in the interests OF
that society, much to the delight and
profit of US sll
The Christian Endeayor Society and
Ladies of The church will serve an
oyster supper on Friday evening from
five o'clock. The sociable will be given
in the large store of Mr.. Roberts, where
Mr. Herrick has been living There
will be room for everybody. Supper
including 2 dish of good oysters will be
twenty-five cents.
Mr.. Herrick has moved into his new
and convenient hotel.
DR.. Testers wife and baby arrived
last week. They will occupy the rooms
over Mr.. Wits new barber shop.
Geo. Hatton and wife are soon to
move into the house now occupied by
G. w. Young.
\ little accident occurred at the mill
last Monday which caused them to
shut down one of the machines fol
several hours.
Candidates for County office are
numerous in this region nowadays.
Work on the streets is still progress
ing. This greatly improves the
appearance of our thrifty little town.
Carpenters are busy on the new
school house in the Lynn District. The
building is located upon the ridge in a
much pleasanter place than the old
building was.
The ferry boat is doing a rushing
business these days. A new gong has
been put up on the other side of the
river to signal the ferryman.
Our school house bell is now in place
to call the pupils to school.
B. Vining has been limping around
the past week with the assistance of a
stick. He miscalculated his step and
turned his ankle.
The painters are still decorating our
houses and making our village heater in
appearance.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-10-25
THERON p. KEATOR.

Delivered one Of the ablest argumen-
tative speeches on the tariff and labor
questions Tuesday evening Of any man
who has so far appeared before Twin
City audience The Court House was
crowded long before he commenced
and hundreds could not obtain admit
lance. His knowledge on the labor
question, gained by a thorough study of
the problem and personal visit to
every country on the globe, specially
fits him to handle this subject with
ability and telling effect. His words
helped many laboring men to decide
how to vote.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-10-25
More Accommodations.

City water work pipes have been
placed in the Commercial Hotel, Cen
tralia, and they are now at work fitting
up new bath rooms and other modern
conveniences which will be greatly
appreciated by the permanent and
transient guests at this popular stopping
place. This hotel is getting to the
front rapidly under the able manage
ment of the proprietor Mr.. Jasper
Crotteau.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-10-25
The Coming Event.

A recital will be given at Berard s
Opera house Tuesday evening, Oct. %,
by Miss Katharine Wallin of Grand
Rapids, Mich, assisted by Misses
Marion and Ida Hoskinson of Contra
liza, Wis, Mrs. II. II. Foster, and others.
Miss Wallin is an elocutionist of
more than ordinary ability. The
Misses Hoskinson are musicians of note
and all know that Mrs. Foster is one of
the best singers in the city The others
to take part will be we'll known must
clans. The program will be an
inter esting one, and it will be worth
your while to attend. The entertain
ment, is given for the benefit of the
Ladies Aid Society of the First
Presbyterian church.-Merrill Advocate
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-10-25
in Our New Quarters.

We have gone through the hard and
disagreeable work of moving our
printing Office outfit into our new home
and we feel we'll repaid for making the
change. We have more room, very
comfortable quarters and hope to be
fully settled in few days. We will be
better prepared than ever to do more
work and of a higher grade than ever
We solicit part of the patronage of all
and will try to be deserving of whatever
comes to us. Will be glad to have all
friends and patrons call on us in the
Wood block down stairs.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-10-25
Song Recital.

The song recital given at the N. E.
Church Friday evening October 10Th by
local talent assisted by Will J. Fisher
was not as largely attended as it should
have been. However, the entertain
ment was first-class and much enjoyed
by those who were present. Mr.. Fisher
has an excellent voice and was well
received
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-10-25
OF Interest to Lumbermen.

The lumbermen of Canada are busy
people. Some 100000 logs have been
RATED into Collingwood for the purpose
of being cut up in the mills there.
This work will provide employment
until fall, when another supply of logs
will be on hand, and all this lumber
would have been cut at Saginaw or Bay
City had Protection remained to
American lumber interests. Colling-
wood is one of the border towns of the
Canadian lumber industry and there
are many other larger towns where a
greater amount of lumber is cut and
sawed Free lumber will be of great
advantage to Canada, as also will be the
lower duties on barley, live stock, meats
and vegetables, besides others that are
placed upon the free list. American
Democratic Free-Trade Tariff tinkeIine
is a great thing for the farmers OF
Ontario.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-10-25
New England Supper.

The ladies Of Unity Church, Centralia,
will give New England supper in the
Pomalnville store building Wednesday
evening next to which they extend a
cordial invitation to the general public.
Supper served from 6 to 10 O'Clock at
% cents per head. Children 10 cents.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-10-25
Your Blood is Your Life

Without good blood coursing through
your veins you will soon look wrinkled
and dried up. A few doses of Beggs'
Blood Purifier and Blood Maker will
change your whole system, giving you a
healthy, fresh and youthful appearance
Sold and guaranteed by your popular
druggist John Z. DAILY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-10-25
A LITTLE TARTAR.

On the teeth destroys the enamel and
ruins the teeth. Sexafroo will remove
this very annoying growth and leave
the teeth white and pearly. J. E. Daily
the popular druggist keeps it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-10-25
Beggs' Little Giant Pills.

The most complete and effeciual pill
on tie market. Guaranteed to cure
Constipation and Headache. Call on
your popular druggist John E. DAILY.
He always keeps chem.