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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-11-02
SOME SuPERLATlvES.

The largest theatrical building is the
Grand Opera of Paris. 1t covers three
acres of ground.
THE lowest tides, where any exist at
all, are at Panama, where two feet is
the average rise and fall.
THE tallest chimney in the world is
that of a chemical manufactory in
Glasgow, Scotland, four hundred and
seventy-four feet.
THE largest wrought iron pillar is at
Delhi, in India. 1t is sixty feet high
and weighs seventeen tons.
The earliest wheat grew on the pla-
teau of Armenia, where this plant once
existed as a native grass.
The heaviest fibrous substance used
for textile fabrics is flax, which is
twice as heavy as water.
The longest tunnel, including all ap-
proaches, is that of Chemnitz, in Hun
gary, 1927 miles.
The deepest ocean soundings slightly
exceed forty-six thousand feet. They
were made near Tristan d'Acunba.
The loftiest active volcano is Coto-
paxi. 1t is eighteen thousand eight
hundred and eighty feet high, and its
last great eruption was in 1855.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-11-02
WAR "REMINISCENCES.
A REMlNlsoENoE OF THE WAR.
How Massachusetts, Sailor Escaped from
the lII-Fated ConVress,

How Massachusetts Sailor Escaped from
the lll-Fated Congress.
When Frederick II. Curtis, Of West
Norwell, Mass, stepped up to register
at hotel in this city the other day he
remarked to the clerk that he had not
been in this vicinity for thirtythree
years, although 1t was within mile of
Newport News that the most thrilling
incident Of his life occurred. The re-
mark was heard by New York Times
reporter, who asked Mr.. Curtis to re-
late the story of his adventure. The
old gentleman was in a reminiscent
mood, and he cheerfully granted his
request.
Mr.. Curtis joined the United States
navy soon after the war broke out. He
was on board the Congress when that
vessel was sunk by the Merrimac, but
was not taken prisoner. Rather than
be captured he plunged into Hampton
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-11-02
Trips UndertaIsen for Health's Sake

Win be rendered more beneficial, and the
fatigues of travel counteracted, if the voy
ager will take along with him Hostetters
Stomach Bitters, and use that protective
and enabling tonic, nerve invigorant and
appetizer regularly. Impurities in air and
less tranquillizer and regulator of the stom-
ach, liver and bowels. 1t counteracts mala-
ria, rheumatism, and tendency to kidney
and bladder ailments.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-11-02
An Important Point.

The Deacon's Wife-I hope you have
been careful about the new minister's
qualifications?
The Deacon-Yes. We made him de-
fine exactly what he means by "a few
words. Brooklyn Life.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-11-02

''DD you enjoy the concert Mrs Barbern
"They wasn't any. A man came out and
banged pianner, while his wife stood be-
Seems to me they'd ought to have arrested
the woman for interferin'." - Harper's
Bazaar.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-11-02
An Argument.

Parishioner-Do you think there is
any valid objection to fishing ON Sun
day?
Pastor-I do. A man who goes fish
ing on Sunday often finds it very diff
cult to tell the truth on Monday
Truth
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-11-02

THE acme of politeness was reached by 6
mining superintendent who posted a placard
reading: "Please do not tumble down the
haft."-Tit-Bits.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-11-02

BEEcHAM's PILLS for constipation 10c and
25c. Get the book (free) atyour druggists
and go by il. Annual sales 6. 600 900 boxes
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-11-02
HnI's Catarrh euro
Is taken internally. Price 75c.

BRowN-"Our candidate says the salary
of the office is no object to him." Jones'
81 suppose he has his eye on the perquis-
ties. Brooklyn Life.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-11-02

water to-day" Milkman-'Well, mum, it
was foggy this morning when we MIXED"
Puck
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-11-02
Three Young Heroes.

1.-THE act was rs brave as it was fun
n.y." said a member of the Twelfth Ken
lucky. '"Three soldiers, mere boys,
routed whole regiment. 1t happened
in 1854 believe, at the mouth of Soap
creek. The enemy was entrenched on
the north side when we came upon
them. Our pontoon bridge was hastily
arranged, and tha Twelfth Kentucky
was given orders to march. Before
marching orders were given, however,
the men who crossed first were in
structed to wait ON the other side for
the rest of the company to come up.
These three boys were full of the spirit
of war, and might have been called in
discreet, if the issue had been different.
AS it was they were first to get across.
They burst up the embankment yelling
and shooting. The soldiers at their
back took up the yelling, and lot of
shooting from the federal side added
to the din and confusion. The enemy,
thinking these three were three thou.
sand, turned and ran. The three boys
seized the guns of the enemy, turned
them round and fired on the fugitives.
Gen. Sherman after the war spoke OF
the heroic act as deserving place in
history. y."-Louisvill Courier-J Journal.
ELIJAH WALKER, of North Carolina,
is one of the Oldest confederate veter.
ans known. He is now one hundred
and one years old and enlisted when
he was sixty-seven. He fought all
through the war and was severely
wounded several times, having been
shot in both hands, which latter
wounds partly disabled him. Not
withstanding this fact, however, he
has refused to accept the pension he
was entitled to from the state on the
ground that he did not think 1t right
as long as he was able to support him-
self"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-11-02

ALL science rests on basis of faith, for
it assumes the permunence and uniformity
of natural laws.-Tryon Edwards.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-11-02

Piso's Cure for Consumption has no equal
as Cough medicine.-F. M. ABBOTT, 3S3
Seneca ST., Buffalo, N. Y, May 8, 1894.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-11-02

If l might control the literature of the
household, L would guarantee the well-being
of the church and state. Bacon.
The Portland daily press., 1895-10-29
GIGGLE GABBLE.
A Boston Philosophers Merry Mus.
ings.
WELL.AIMED SHOT THAT HIT
THE MARK.
Fashionss Follies Pierced by Witty Words

When Oliver Wendell Holmes was asked
his idea OF an afternoon tea, he Willingly
replied that it could be easily defined in
four words iggle, gable, gobble,
git ;" How aptly this applies to the
American ways of eating. The food is
swallowed in a hurry, and half digested
remains load on the stomach; the sys-
tenn is not nourished and thus the blood
becomes impoverished. There is feel
ing of fullness, with yawning, constipa-
ton, paleness of the face icy coldness of
the feet, faintness in the morning and
drowsiness during the day. All these
show that the blood is thick and stag
nant, the result of eating improperly
Rich, red blood is needed, and to make
this tho stomach must be helped to do
it's work rightly. Nothing aids the
stomach as much as tonic, and thous-
ands of people have learned that there IS
only one for such cases. Mr.. S. W.
Mclaughlin, who resides at 234 Oxford
ST., Portland, Me-, tried this tonic and
here is the result in his own words.
II have been troubled with dyspepsia
q long time, SO UnaG my IOOu ulsbreSseu
me severely. Everything ate distressed
me ana often threw up my food, and
my sufferings were severe. This contln-
ued for about three months
II employed doctors and several kinds
Of highly recommended medicines, but
nothing did me any good until struck
Dr. Greenes Nervura blood and nerve
remedy. heard it highly recommended
and went for it, and am cured. used
i've bottles +"
What world of good DR. Greene's Ner-
vura, the great blood and nerve remedy,
did the writer of this letter. 1t helped
him as he never had been helped before.
You need such tonic; you are suffering
as he did; you can be cured as he was.
1t is useless to put off getting this grand
medicine; every day that you wait means
added torments. End your sufferings at
once by taking the remedy which has
saved countless thousands throughout the
world, and which is the wonderful dis
covery of the well known practising physi-
clan, DR.. Greene, of "a Temple Place,
Boston, Mass, whom you can always
consult either personally or by letter
without charge.
The Portland daily press., 1895-10-29
York County Clerks of Courts.

The following are the names Of the
Clerks of Courts of York county since
1920, the time of the separation of Maine
from Massachusetts,, to the present time :
jeremiah Bradbury, from 1920 to 1888.
Hiram H. Hobbs, from 1888 to 1889.
jeremiah Bradbury, from 1889 to lS4l.
Hiram H. Hobbs, from 1S41 to 1912
William Traitor. from 1912 to 1S49.
James Otis McIntire, from 1S49 to 1859.
Caleb B. Lord, from 1859 to 1868.
Hampden Fairfield, from 1868 tolS7l.
Amos l.. Allen, from 1871 to 1888
James E. Hewey, from 1883 (the pres
ent Incumbent
The first clerk, Mr.. Bradbury, was a
we'll known member of the York county
bar and at the time of his appointment
by Governor King, was resident OF
York and collector of customs at that
port, York at that time being place OF
much commercial Importance. He was
the father of the late Hon. Bion Brad
bury of Portland, long one of Maine
distinguished and honored citizens.
The Portland daily press., 1895-10-29
Y. M. C. A.
Interesting Lecture at State st. Church
Last Evening,

/, State Street Congregational church
was we'll filled last evening to hear l..
Wilbur Messer in his lsoture On they.
NJ G. A. For 80 minutes prior to the
appearance Of the gentleman, Mr.. Harvey
Murray of this city gave a delightful
organ recital.
Mr.. Messer then made his appearance.
His lecture was deeply interesting. His
description of the various buildings of
the Y. M. G. A. and men prominently
identified with it was well illustrated
by stereopticon views. Mr.. Messer spoke
of the great work accomplished by the
association, of it's successful efforts to
interest the youth who has left the home
of his childhood, and keep him in the
paths of righteousness. In very vivid
manner he described the way in which
this great organization was started,
the rapid growth which it has enjoyed,
also of the prominent men whose sympa-
thy it has enlisted and of the recognition
which it has been shown by the heads
of all civilized nations until it has be-
come one of the greatest, If not the
most powerful societieslinithesworld.
The lecturer in very mastery manner
held the attention Of his audience
throughout his address and ended with
a touching appeal to his hearers to help
and encourage the movement which shas
already taken deep root in this city.
The Portland daily press., 1895-10-29
DEATHS.

In this city, Oct. %. Thomas Edward, infant
son OF Michael j. and Mary A. Clancy, aged
months.
Funeral Tuesday afte noon at 2.3o o'clock
from No. AZ Danforth street.
In this city. Oct. %, Fred f.. son of Anna A.
and Reuben B. WILDER, aged 10 years 10 months
27 days.
Funeral Wednesday after noon at 2 O'Clock,
from his late residence, Halls Court.
In Windham. Oct. rs. by Rev. E. A. Harlow,
Harry w. Smith Of t-orham and Mrs. Agnes
Boyd of Standish.
In Biddeford, Oct. 81, Mrs. Mary E. Hill, aged
Sc years.
In Temple Oct. IS. Cynthia A. Wright. aged
38 years,
81 years.
In New Portland, Oct, 10, Mrs. Polly Watson,
aged S3 years.
In Westport. Oct. IA, Capt. jeremiah Beal,
aged 80 years.
In Lincolnyille. Oct. IS, Mrs. Nellie Heal.
aged % years.
The Portland daily press., 1895-10-29
THE M'NAMARA CASE.
Capt Pendleton and Mate Parse of the w.
IL. COnnor Discharged.

In the U. S. Commissioners Court
Yesterday morning before Commissioner
Bradley, the adjourned hearing in the
case of United States vs. Capt. Pendle-
ton and Mate Parse of the ship W. FL.
Connor-known as the Mcnamara case
was held
There were three witnesses introduced
by the government who had been sum-
moned hither from New York. They
were Peter L. Anderson, Peter johnson
and Canute Olesen, who testified as to
the alleged assault upon the cook, Nc
Namara, by the captain and mate Parse,
in the galley, but were unable to testify
as to any continued assault by the cap
tain andH mate after they got out of the
galley, they were not able to see
They were on the port side of the ship,
and the alleged assault was committed
on the starboard side with the deck
house between. They testified that
not as to seeing any brass knuckles. This
closed the government testimony.
The defense then called John Z. Boyd,
police officer of Bangor, to impeach the
character of Mcnamara. What inform a.
ton the witness had as to Mcnamara g
reputation for truth and veracity, came
simply from the stories the cook had told
him. George W. Hartman, a Bangor de-
tective, testified to the same purpose, and
also that Frank W. Durgin, a hotel pro-
prietor of that city, said Mcnamara was
a dead beat.
At this point the government declined
to prosecute further against Capt Pendle-
ton and he was discharged.
Defendants counsel then handed IN
telegram from II. H. Gray OF Mllbridge,
concerning the reputation and character
of Mcnamara, the cook, in which to base
a continuance as to Parse, the mate. The
case was continued to Tuesday, the 18th
inst, at 2. 80 p. M, but on fur Their con-
sultation the continuance was recopslo
cred, and District Attorney Bradbury en-
tered a mol pros as to Parse, who was as
charged. AS MI. Thompson had been
called to New York, the case for the de-
tense yesterday was conducted by MI Ed
ward Woodman.
The Portland daily press., 1895-10-29
OBITUARY..
Hon. Joseph S. wheelwright.


Bangor is again called upon to mourn
the loss of Z one of her most respected and
prominent citizens, Hon. Joseph S.
Wheelwright, who passed away from this
life Sunday morning at t. 30 O'Clock at
his late residence at the corner of Broad
way and State streets The announce
ment will be received with sorrow.
Mr.. Wheelwright was born in Kenne-
bunkport on April 18th, 1891, the son of
George Wheelwright, and went to Bangor
in 1884
Mr.. Wheelwright after having served in
the board of aldermen, was elected mayor
in 1872 and the following year. He was
representative to the Legislature in 1874
was a member of the State Senate in
1876, and president OF the Senate
one term. He had been director OF the
Bangor Savings Bank since it's crganlza
ton and has been president of that insti-
tuition for several years past. He was
director in the Bodwell Water Company
AMI in the Lock wood Company.
Mr.. Wheelwright was president of the
Nit. Hope Cemetery Corporation and had
been vice president of the Bangor Board
OF Trade during the first seven and later
two years of its existence and during the
interval was IL member of the board of
managers In the campaign of 1850 he
wasSPresidential elector-at-large.
He was one of the most clear headed
business men in the state and his abili-
ty and sagacity enabled him to aGcamu-
late large property.
The Portland daily press., 1895-10-29

new bridge will take up some OIL the
space, make the current swlfter' al" III
1nat way help to clear out the lce'
Mr.. Hartman called Edwin olpley'
VINO is interested both below ana ABOVE
1he proposed bridge In 1869 MANY Vesseis
IN the lower harbor dragged thelr ahonors
and went above the proposed Site he
agreed with Mr.. Pitcher regarding IN
probable formation of the ice ABOVE 'he
proposed bridge. The proposed pridge
would be dangerous to navigation.
Colonel Damrell asked if the vessels
that went ashore in the upper hisroor
stayed in the lower habor until there was
living gale, and Mr.. Sibley SAID ne sup
posed so. Mr. Sibley then read letter
from Daniel Lane who was unable TO at-
tend the hearing. Mr.. Lanes letter was
strong protest against the proposed
selection of a site for the bridge MI.
Soldiers then asked Mr.. Sibley II the pro-
posed bridge would affect business as well
as navigation, and Mr.. Slbley replied
that it would add at least three cents a
ton to the TRANSPORTATION bills OF the coal
dealers
"Never mind that, said Mayor Han
son cheerfully, "Our coal dealers charge
us enough for our coal to stand that.
Mr.. Sibley said that they were all IN
favor of a new bridge, but did not believe
it was right or necessary to ruin the
harbor by placing it at the foot OF Main
street.
''Wouldn't it have been better if you'd
gone to the public meeting held in the
Opera house and stated your objections
asked Mayor Hanson.
"No sir. I agree W it'll Mr.. Hartman
that it would not have been well to have
been hooted by crowd drummed up by
a brass band" replied Mr.. Sibley.
81 paid for that band,' rejoined the
Mayor. 81 didn't ask Mr.. Hartman to
help me pay for it. ALI wanted him to
do was to talk while my band would dc
the playing. The Opera house is pretty
large, but it was well filed with poll
tax payers if you please, but in Belfast
we think that a poll tax payer is as good
as anybody else. -
Mr.. Seiders called A. c. Sibley, who
said that the proposed bridge would in
crease freights to Belfast. He said that
in storm it would practically cut off
the upper harbor to vessels. Either the
schooners or the bridge would go down.
Mr. Morrison Are you opposed to the
bridge or to the men who are agitating
it?'
II am in favor of anything that will
help Belfast replied Mr.. Sibley, who
said that the proposed line was much like
putting bridge from the foot of Elk
change street, Portland. to South Port
land.
'tWe have but little navigation Mr..
Sibley," said Mayor Hanson, ''and SO
we're trying to make some other bust
ness
"You'll drive away what..we have more
likely" replied Mr. Sibley.
L. F. Shales was called and gave
figures showing the dates between which
the harbor has been frozen over, and
Captain Boardman spoke of the harbor
as he had know it during many years.
Colonel Damrell took the papers,
arranged for more, shook hands with all
present and the long nearing was over.
The Portland daily press., 1895-10-29
Her Wit Gave Her a Seat.

One day last week a large Irishwoman
got into Sixth avenue car, and the car
being full, she was obliged to stand. She
rode for many blocks quite patiently, first
resting herself on one foot and then ca
the other Still no one got out.
With q face that Harrigan would have
given fifty dollars for she exclaimed
"Well, amt none of yees going home or
be yees all going to ride into the next
county,
''No, we are all going to see Lillian
Kennedy in "A Midnight Frolic. -
The Portland daily press., 1895-10-29
MARRIAGES..

In Wiscasset. Oct. A. George E. Pushard and
Miss Lillian B. Wakefield.
In Wnitefeld. Oct. IT, Jesse Ross and Mrs.
Christian l.. Ballister, both of Windsor.
In Bangor, Oct. %, Frank G. Youngs and Miss
Grace L. Durgn.
In Bangor Oct. %, Edward S. Pitman and
Miss Matte Fl. Lewis.
In Lamoine, Oct 10. John I. Linscott and
Miss Flora f. King.
In Harrington, Oct IS, John, D. Hathaway
and Miss Ruth M. Leighton. both of Columbia
Falls.
In Rumford Falls, 0 t. 90. w. r. Cannon OF
Dixfield and Miss Sylvle Bassett of Lyon.
In Germantown, Pa, Oct. 16. Harry w. An
derson OF Bath and Miss Helen l.. Dutch. of
Germantown.
The Portland daily press., 1895-10-29
John Heath Takes French Leave.

There was an escape from the Jail Mon
day morning John Heath, an old man
about 80 years old, who had to serve only
one day more of sentence OF thirty days
for drunkenness, deceived Waterman
and walked off. Monday morning is al
ways wash day at the Jail. and Heath
went into the yard as usual to hang out
the clothes After setting the basket
down, he walked to the garden, telling
the Waterman that he was going to work
banking the foundations. AS he had
been employed on such work, the watch
man thought nothing of it. In this way
Heath managed to get away. Heath has
heen serving terms in Jail for about
twenty years.
The Portland daily press., 1895-10-29
THE MUNICIPAL COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE ROBINSON

BEFORE JUDGE ROBINSON.
Monday-George Shea. Intoxication /;
fined So and costs.
Thomas Kenney. Intoxioation; fined So
and costs.
\ Thomas T. Mulkern Intoxication !;
fined So and costs; sentence suspended.
Benjamin f Mclaughlin Intoxica-
ton; thirty days in the county Jail.
4 Samuel Patterson and Charles GemmeM.
Intoxication; fined S. and one half costs
each.
Alexander T. Raycroft. Intoxication !;
fined SO aud costs.
Michael McDonough. Common
drunkard; thirty days in the county Jail.
William Keelan. Assault; fined 81 and
costs: sentence suspended during good
behavior.
The Portland daily press., 1895-10-29
SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT.
The following decision was sent down
yesterday from the Law court.
CTrMRERTAND COTTNTV

Charles H. Guild VS. Trimount Real
Estate Company.
Rescript by Strout, 1.-THE court below
found the facts, that Edward 6. Meserve
manager, of the defendant corporation,
from its organization in July 1898, to
December, 1858. That in September,
1898, plaintiff made contract with
Meserve to place the defendants adver-
tisements in certain newspapers. They
were so inserted, and continued to run
till November, $685. when by direction OF
Meserve, they were discontinued. Upon
these facts, Judgment for plaintiff was
rightly rendered. Exceptions overruled.
The Portland daily press., 1895-10-29
[)I d
Y GU E
|: VIZ r

stop to think that there is
possibly something better
than what you have always
worm
It's combination suits we
mean.
Comfortable, economical,
hygienic.
When you are buying
your new underwear why
don't you try at least one
combination suit?
The best place to buy
them is here. We find peo-
pie want them, SO have
added several new lines.
The Portland daily press., 1895-10-29
An Interesting Grand Trunk Rumor.

The Montreal Star prints rumor that
Mr.. VIM. Wainwright, assistant manager
OF the Grand Trunk, in Montreal, is to
resign his position and is to accept the
presidency of the Joint Trunk Lines As
ISOLATION with headquarters in New
York city.
The Portland daily press., 1895-10-29
w EAR A
COM BINA-
ton
SUIT

you'll like it.
You can get them cheaper
now than when they first
came out.
At $l.OO Ladies' jersey
ribbed fIeec ed suits.
At $500 Ladies' jersey
ribbed merino suits, either
colored or white.
At $3.50 Ladies jersey
ribbed wool suits, white or
colored.
At $3.50 Ladies very
fine jersey ribbed wool suits.
At $3.50 Ladies jersey
ribbed silk suits.
The Portland daily press., 1895-10-29

s.ssThe schooner Charles L. Davenport,
Providence for Philadelphia, in ballast,
broke adrift from the tug Pilot Sun
day night and is..ashore5 ontSouth Point.
near Anglesea, Del. The vessel is in good
condition and the crew remain aboard.
The Portland daily press., 1895-10-29
A Monument to the Wife of aFrancis Muir
Dhy.


The Murphys, Francis and his two
sons, are celebrated temperance lecturers
and have done much good in this field.
Francis Murphy was formerly of Port
land, and while here got into serious
troubles from intemperance. Seeing the
evils of his ways he reformed, and has
since done great work for temperance.
1t was while residing here that his wife
died, and was buried here. This grave
has heretofore been unmarked; but one
of the sons, Thomas E. Murphy, has now
erected over the grave suitable monu-
The Portland daily press., 1895-10-29
WEDDING RINGS.

A Thousand Solid Gold Rings, Diamonds,
Fmeralds Pear S, OpaIs, Ruoies, Moon Stones and
Garnets in any kind of setting. Engagement and
wedding Rings a speciality Largest Stock. Best
Goods Lowest Prices. McK.ANNY, the Jeweers
Monument Square. ang1QdHl