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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-05-04

works into our camp, which caused us
to keep our eyes open. We soon got
the range and could see the missiles
coming, and could tell about where
they would light. The Confederate
skirmishers came on unmolested, and
kept firing into the woods, expecting
an answer. The to word fall in was
given with the word charge, and we ran
up the hill and through the woods, right
close to the heels of our enemy. Over
the works they went, head over heels.
Some kept on running, some laid behind
the works, some came back to US with
outstretched arms and surrendered.
Four regiments were now firing into the
bewildered Confederates, who were
skulking close to the ground. All at
once strengthening man, without
weapons or equipage of any kind, put in
an appearance, as If he had come up out
of the ground, and within twenty-five
feet of the Thirtieth-Indiana, with
form erect, walked nearly mile into
his own lines. Nearly two thousand
soldiers fired at him from one to four
shots apiece but he never wavered nor
looked back once. We could see the
dirt fly all around him, yet he went
safely back to his own lines whence
he came.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-05-04

Charles A. Workman, a travelling
man, arrested in Chicago last week
and taken to Grand Rapids, Mich, for
larceny, has a strange story to tell.
His 9-year-old boy came with him and
was lodged with the turnkey, but the
next morning the boy disappeared and
the boys disappearance brought out
the story Workman says that nine
years ago he married Jennie A. Miller,
daughter of a wealthy Chicago man.
The marriage was against the wishes
of the girls parents and she was dis
owned. The father died some time ago
and his will provided literally Cor his
daughter If she would leave Workman.
From that time the couple became
estranged, and recently the wife began
suit for divorce on the grounds of
cruelty. Workman says the charge
of larceny against him is a put-up job
to get him out of the way, but that it
is his intention to fight the divorce suit
to the bitter end. That part of Work
mans story relating to the elopement
and the implacability of his wife's
parents is confirmed by persons who
know his record.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-05-04
Birds That Love Finerv.

In order to investigate the migratory
habits of birds, some time in the fail
two years ago a young woman of For
mosa, Ark, secured a fine Baltimore
oriole. She tied a bit of red silk around
his leg, turning him loose in time to
wing his fight along with his COM
panions. Last April the bird reappeared
bringing with him a mate having a
bit of blue ribbon tied around her leg
The pair took up their abode in a big
oak tree, soon swinging a nest and
bringing forth a brood. The lady
watched the movements of the berib-
boned couple very eagerly, and what
was her astonishment one day soon aft
er they left the nest. to behold the young
birds all strung out in line on limb,
while the parent birds, with deft beaks
and feet, tied a bit of bright cloth
about the leg of each. The ingenuity of
the oriole is well known, and it is prob
able that the first bird became so
pleased with his decoration that he tied
a blue ribbon to the leg of his mate,
and wished to hand down the custom
to his progeny. The young woman Is,
says recent special, eagerly looking
forward for the temperance of heI
little friends this season and means tc
bestow upon each a bright new ribbon
shoulc they come again.
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seemed determined to stand it's ground.
Suddenly, as the fight was at it's hottest,
horse was seen to dash out of the
Confederate line, and start in direct
line for the Yankee regiment. On the
horses back was a man named English,
who was leaning back in his saddle and
pulling with all his might in a futile
effort to stop his frightened horse. The
animal was yellow in color, and in
running took long and clumsy jumps
The rider finally saw that he could not
stop the animal and he made up his
mind to make the best of his situation
He leaned forward in his saddle until
his head almost touched his horses
neck and his hands clasped the bride
near the bit. Even the riders ears
seemed pinned back, so great was his
effort to make himself as small as pos
sible. His face was as pale as death.
On went the animal toward the regi-
ment, turning neither to the right nor
left, and closer and closer did the rider
keep to the animals body. The Yam
KEGS saw the horse with it's rider MAX
ing straight for them, and they were
seized with CONSERVATION. Some of the
soldiers ceased firing and looked ex-
citedly at the half-maddened animal
flying toward them. In short while
he reached the regiment but did not
stop. The Federals almost fell upon
each other in their efforts to get away
from the horses heels, and a regular
panic followed. The animal went
plunging through the center of the
regiment foaming at the mouth and
with head down. The horse and rider
dashed on through the entire regiment
and the Yankees kept making way for
them all down the line. Not Il shot was
fired until he was out of range, and
then nearly half of the regiment who
had managed to recover themselves
from their astonishment, fired at a
cloud of dust rising in the air, but the
horse and rider were at a safe distance.
The horse made a complete circle. re-
turning to the Confederate company in
safety When the rebels saw their COM
rade had returned without a scratch
from such a dangerous ride, they almost
forgot the fight before them, and there
went up great cheer,-Courier Jour-
nal.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-05-04
The Coloners Judgment.

"It was a hot fight, an no mistake,
sahr" observed the Colonel when the
brush at Burnt Hickory was men
toned.
You were there, Colonel?"
"I shud say 1 wuz, sab. I was in
command of my reg'meant, with power
to use my own discretion, sah."
And you led them in?"
Not the resuvs, sab, not the re-
suvs-"
Your men were in the reserve?"
Let me explain, sab. You don't seem
to grasp the idea, sab. 1 led fo' hund' ed
and sixty men"
I'm the regiment?"
"Yes, sab. A car'ful commandah
nevah takes in his whole fo'ce till it be-
comes a despit case, sab. When the
enemy come up in rifle shot an made a
stand, sab, selected all my fo'ce but
the resuvs, and we sailed right up to
pistol shot distance, sab, an thah we
stood ouah groun', sah-not a man
movin' foh twenty minutes, while the
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-05-04
Johnny Reb,s wild Charge.

Some of the most amusing stories are
those which have a serious side. An
old Confederate soldier the other day
told story that is very laughable in
these days of peace. 1t was after John
Morgan was made a general that a
company was formed of some of his old
squadron who had just returned from
Camp Chase, where for some time they
mad been imprisoned. The company
had been formed by a man named
Quirk, reckless, daring fellow, and a
stranger to fear. The company went
by the name of Quirk's Scouts. At this
time the company was down in Middle
Tennessee and was skirmishing around
for fight, when they suddenly came
upon regiment of Federal cavalry. In
a short while the two bodies of soldiers
were standing face to face, and the
bullets were flying thick and fast
through the air The fight that followed
was a desperate one, and each side
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-05-04
The Rocket In War.

The world was recently startled by
the announcement that a Frenchman
named Turpin had invented an engine
of war so terrible that the nation pos
sessing 1t would have the power of
annihilating it's opponents-so dread a
machine that it's very might would
probably put an end to war altogether.
The records of the French patent office
reveal the fact that this engine of de-
struction. which should act as a sort OF
cast-iron Jupiter Tonans, is a rocket.
Inventors In all ages have been struck
with the great advantages of the rocket
as a missile over the ordinary cannon
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-05-04

with its projeotile. First, the rocket
carries its propelllng power with 1t.
while the projectile receives only big
push, as 1t were, at the beginning. The
cannon ball must move more and more
slowly as 1t goes; the rocket may go
faster and faster. The cannon ball i'm
plies an enormously heavy and awk-
ward piece of artillery; for setting of
the rocket nothing is needed but light
portable frame or carriage.
The first military rockets that made
much stir were those of Congreve,
which did good work in the lombard
ment of Copenhagen and also in the
Crimea.
But they did not always go straight.
The inventors then tried to make a
rocket which, like the breech- loading
rifle, should cause it's projectile to ro-
tate swiftly. To do this and still keep
the rocket in a straight and even line
is a difficult problem.
To this end, instead of providing a
rifled cannon tube, Turpin gives his
rocket preliminary spin by the aid of
electric motors. He can thus evidently
get up an enormously high speed, but it
Is, unfortunately, accompanied by a
trembling movement, which has a dis
turbing action on the accuracy of fire.
So the military rocket is still short of
perfection as an engine OF war, but
Turpin's rocket has come nearer to it
than any of its predecessors.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-05-04
MECHANICS OF CITIES.
Names by Which Many American Cities
Are Known.

Names by Which Many American Cities
Are Known.
Atlanta, Gate City of the South; Bal
timore, Monumental City; Bangor,
Lumber City; Boston, Modern Athens;
Literary Emporium, City of Notions.
and Hub Of the Universe; Brooklyn,
City of Churches; Buffalo, Queen Of the
Lakes; Burlington, Ia, Orchard City;
Charleston, Palmetto City; Chicago,
Prairie, or Garden City; Cincinnati,
Queen of the West, and Porkopolis;
Cleveland, Forest City; Denver, City Of
the Plains; Detroit, City of the Straits;
Hartford, Insurance City; Indianapo-
lis, Railroad City; Keokuk, Gate City;
Lafayette, Star City; Leavenworth,
Cottonwood City; Louisville, Falls
City; Lowell, Spindle City; McGregor,
Pocket City; Madison, Lake City; Mil
waukee, Cream City; Nashville, Rock
City; New Haven, Elm City; New Or
leans, Crescent City; New York, En-
pire City, Commercial Emporium,
Gotham, and Metropolis of America;
Philadelphia, City Of Brotherly Love,
| SiIy VI Cllh, NSubhcl SlIy, anu SCh-
tennial City; Pittsburgh, Iron City and
Smoky City; Portland, Me-, Hill City;
Providence, Roger Williams City, and
Perry Davis Pain Killer; Raleigh, Oak
City; Richmond, Va, Cockade City;
Richmond, Ind, Quaker City of the
West; Rochester, Aqueduct City; Salt
Lake City, Mormon City; San Fran
cisco, Golden Gate; Savannah, Forest
City of the South; Sheboygan, Ever
green City; st. Louis, Mound City; St
Paul, North tSar City; Vicksburg, Key
City; Washington, City of Magnificent
Distances, and Federal City.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-05-04

clover blossomed In the fields through
which we marched. The scene was one
of peace on earth. But the demon of
strife came down on 1t. / saw the
column advancing. Braver men never
faced death. First, a single rifle shot
was heard; another and yet another.
The whole forest into which the troops
had entered was on fire. The cannon
thundered forth it's voice. Men were
falling by the score.
One figure I distinctly saw in ad-
vance. He rode a chestnut colored
horse. The horse was warrior as we'll
as the rider. 1 admired the rider in
time of peace. He was my friend. |
had never before seen him in battle.
The leaves of the trees rolled down over
his shoulders as though touched by a
heavy frost. Ten thousand bullets cut
the branches and leaves from the trees
about his head. The rider was calm
and quietly led on his troops. He
seemed to be clad in invisible armor
Last year some of us who had been in
that battle met together What
strange questions were asked! asked
him how 1t came that he escaped death
in the place he was, and he replied: "A
soldier Is never so safe as when he Is al
the front in the line of dutyw Another
asked: "Oh, General Keifer, what be.
came of the sorrel horse?" The general
answered him minutely, telling of the
horses life. 1 liked that soldier. He
cared for beasts as we'll as men,
United Presbyterian.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-05-04

heap of greenbacks about in hey lap,
smiled and said:
II knew Harved would win, for
dreamed that he won, and that's why
| bet on him."
1t was known that the woman did
not frequent the race track, and she
was asked how she knew there was any
such horse. She did not know, and had
only known that there was such a
thoroughbred by the shouts heard In
dreamland of "Harved wins; the out
slider winsw She had consulted the
morning paper, and, seeing the name,
had rushed pell nell to her friends to
place the money. There are a few
rings and some china in that house
today that were bought with the money
won on Harved. The horse was of
high quality and had been well man
ipulated, but he died-was poisoned,
some persons said, at Brighton Beach
month later.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-05-04
RAMS HORNS.

The man who walks with God keeps
the devil on the run.
The father who prays too little will
sometimes use the rod too much.
The prayer that starts from Gods
promise is sure to move his hand.
Men see only what we put in the
plate. God sees what we keep back.
If you say Good morning" to the
devil he will spend the day with you.
When you seek God, go as far as you
know the way and he will meet you.
He'll will be the hottest to the man
who goes to 1t from heavens doorstep.
God never sees anything big in the
gift that is made to win applause from
men.
When you talk about the goodness Of
God, don't do 1t with frown on your
face.
There Is no blood in the preaching
against which the devil never lifts a
club.
Give us more mothers like Mary and
there will be more Christians like
Christ.
Some people never think about re-
ligion until they come in sight Of a
graveyard.
A path may look pleasant and yet be
filled with footprints made by the
cloven hoof.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-05-04
A Lady and n HEROINE.

There is now living at Effingham,
ILL.,, an old lady who has done as much
valiant service for her native land as
any veteran in the Grand Army of the
Republic. She is Mrs. M. A Newcomb,
a native of Cayuga county, New York,
and for long time the best friend many
of the sick and wounded soldiers of the
rebellion had. Born in 1916, she was
married in 1888 to Hiram A. w, New
comb, and in the year 1854 removed to
Illinois. When President Lincoln is
sued his first call for troops, her hus-
band enlisted for six months. and at
the expiration of that term re-enlisted
"for service while the war should last"
He was severely wounded at Fort
Donelson. and, with other disabled SOL
diers was sent to Cairo for treatment.
Thither Mrs Newcomb went also. After
nursing him tenderly until his death,
she decided to remain with the other
stricken soldiers, caring for them as
she had for him. She consulted with
several officers, and secured from them
permission to act as army nurse-a posi-
ton which she held until June, 1865.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-05-04

An old woman living some distance
from Manchester, KY, was summoned
as witness to tell what she knew
about fight at her house several nights
before, in which three or four people
We're killed. She mounted the stand
with evident reluctance and many mis-
givings, and when questioned by the
court as to what she knew about the
matter, said: well, Jedge, the fust 1
knowed about it was when Bill Sanders
called Tom Smith a liar sA Tom
knocked him down with a stick cf wood.
One of Bill's friends then hit Tom with
a knife, slicing a piece out of him. Sam
Jones, who was friend Of Toms. then
shot the other fellow, en- three or four
others got cut right smart by somebody.
That naturally caused some excitement,
Jedge. en- then they commenced fitin'."
--Courier-Journal
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-05-04
The Human Face.

The two sides of the face of the man
are never alike ,and it has been as
serted that the lack of symmetry is,
as a rule, not confined alone to the up
per, as the biologists formerly declared.
In two cases out of every rs the eyes
are out of line, and seven persons out
OF ten measure a greater distance
from ear to mouth corner or from eye
to chin on one side than they do on the
other.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-05-04
Estimate of Carlyle.

Thomas Garthwaite, of Ecclefechan,
Scotland, who used to make Carlyle's
clothes, died recently. "They tell me
that Tam was a great man in Lon
don," he used to say, "but he never
was thocht sac muckle O. here. He
wisnae i'll tea please. He just wrote
for suit and l sent it, and he wore it
till done, and the he sent for anither,
and never a word aboot it. He was a
guide enough man that way"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-05-04

bullets flew arund us like sand, sah-"
How many men did you lead in,
Colonel?"
1.-TWO bundled an eightr'
But why did you not rush in your re-
serves and end the fight, right there
Shows youah lack O. military skill.
sab. We had reconnoite'd the ground,
an found we couldn't fight no mon
two hundred an eight men"
"Why so, Colonel?"
"Why, gud Lawd, sab, thah was only
two hund'ed an eight trees in the
patch!'
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-05-04

Mr.. Grumps-Good morning. Do you
take pictures by the instantaneous
process?
Photographer-Yes, sir.
Mr.. Grumps-Well, this is Mrs
Crumps, my wife, you know 1 want
her picture taken.
ographer-Certainly But are
you particular about having it instan-
taneous.
Mr.. Grumps-of course When you
get things ready tell her to look pleas
ant, and then snap off the machine be-
fore the expression fades away. You've
gotter be quicker'n lightning.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-05-04
CHORUS.

Now in fancy oft we roam,
From the soldiers own loved home;
And in our earnest songs and prayers
we crave
Blessings on each heart and hand
OF each valiant soldier band
That dares to strike for freedom or
grave.
We fancy now he's drilling, he's drill
ing, he's drilling,
We fancy now he's drilling.
With his noble comrades on the tent
ed field.
And martial strains most thrilling,
most thrilling, most thrilling,
And martial strains most thrilling,
Fire him with an earnest zeal his
arms to WELD
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-05-04
Signatures on Checks.

Lawyer-Is that your signature on
the back of this check?
Merchant don't know, sir. 1t may
be.
Does it look like your signature?
Not particle.
Doesn't it bear the least resemblance
to your signature?
Not the least.
Then why do you think it may be
your signature? Tell me that.
I might have written it with bank
pen.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-05-04
Romance.

The merchant prince l1nelt ut her feet.
"And could you really love a poor or
phan girl?'
The faint tremulousness of her voice
touched his heart.
could II"
He raised his head up and his eyes
flashed.
"Well, try me few"
She did, and they lived happy to-
gether ever after, no cloud marring the
bright skies of their love.
He had no female relatives living,
either.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-05-04
No Escape.

Mrs. Getthere enthusiastic worker
at church fair)-Now, Mr.. Sllmpurse,
you really must take a chance in this
beautiful pipe; you really must. Just
think, the pipe is worth $40, and the
chances are only 81 each.
Mr.. Slmpurse (edging ofD-Very
sorry, madame, but I don't smoke.
Mrs. Getthere-Oh, but you can learn,
you know.
Mr.. Slimpurse-Tobacco does not
agree with me. I would have no
earthly use for a pipe.
Mrs. Getthere (struck with bright
idea)-Well, there isn't the slightest
probability of your drawing it, you
know.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-05-04
Brave Men Under Fire.

1t has often happened that the brav-
est men escape in the hour of peril.
shall never forget bright morning In
June, 1868. We were in the valley of
Virginia. The sun had sunk the night
before. looking down with his last
glance on a scene of strife. He arose
again in beauty. The eastern sky was
glowing with his presence The slum-
hering world awoke. The leaves were
dripping wet with pearly dew. The
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-05-04
one of His Minor Miseries

Hold up your hands" sternly COM
manded the footpad.
TN throw up one of them." said the
sour-looking man, suiting the action to
the word. IF you want the other one
up youll have to raise 1t yourself,
can't. Say do you know of anything
that's good for rheumatism ?"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-05-04
Not Quite the same.

sounder-Why do you drink so much
whisky?
Rounder-A fellow must SOW his wild
oats. you know
soun1er-Yes. but you're doing moth
Ing but planting rye.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-05-04

The day that General Sherman start
ed around Atlanta the Fourth Army
corps stopped in the rear of the Four
teenth corps works. The Confederates
sent line of skirmishers out as feelers
to ascertain the whereabouts of the
Federals, at the same time throwing
some sixty-four Founders over the
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-05-04
She Did Not Mean It.

A couple of neighboring women on
Cherry street quarreled recently and
abused each other over their respective
porches. At last one or the women re-
torted hotly:
"You must think I am fooln'
ST think you are next door to one,"
came the incautious reply. Free Press
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-05-04
THE TURF DREAMERS.
RACING MEN PRONE TO SUPER
STITION.
Stories of Dreamers who Knew Their
Business and Won Monoy-Tho Latest
Dreamer Saw Dwyer's stonenelI
Win.


U r F NJ e N and
those who follow
the turf are full
Of superstitions.
1t does not matter
how intelligent the
man may be on
other subjects, he
Is in the main a
dreamer and a be-
lever in luck, so
far as the great
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-05-04

st believe l should like to be cremat-
ed after die" remarked Mr.. Grenteets.
"I always supposed" said Mrs. Hash
croft, that you would want to be
stuffed.
Thus it was that she lost a boarder.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-05-04

Debutante-In order to attract the
most attention in an opera box what
sort of pose would you suggest?
Mrs. Gotthere-Oh, the pose doesn't
count so much It's the expose that
will make your fame.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-05-04
FOR OLD VETERANS.
SHORT SKETCHES FROM WAR
TIME PICTURES.

An Incident of the Battle of At
Iantn-A Lady and n Eeroine-Brave
Men Under Fire-A wild Charge--The
Rocket in War.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-05-04

Tf service l can render her
I'll not delay nor yet demur.
I hang upon her lightest word,
AS though 'twere wisdom newly heard.
Her gowns I note in compliment,
And fiatter to her hearts content
With pretty speech my head is stored
I'm owing her for two weeks board.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-05-04
LIFE'S FUNNY SIDE.
WIT, HUMOR AND SATIRE FOR
LEAN FOLK.

The Lady of My Heart"-Science in
Chicago-one of the Weaknesses of
High society-Flotsam and Jotsam
from the Tide.
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mother, my mother,
He's left sisters and mother.
But he's gone to seek the welfare OF
our land.
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S NJ I L e NJ Y
sweetest, when
by chance
I find myself
beneath her
glance,
I speak in chos-
en- voice and
phrase,
And lose no time to
speak her praise.