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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-07-25

For the first six months of 1896 the
loss by fire in Canada and the United
States was less by 81, 4OO,O 900 than for
the first half of last year. The loss in
June fell $S,5Oo,ooO below that of the
same month last year and So, 500, 900 be-
low that of June, 1894. Part of the
saving may be due to the wet season,
but nearly all of this enormous annual
loss could and should be avoided by or
dinary care and forethought.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-07-25

THE year 1896 promises to be memoir
able as season of abundance. The
weather has been propitious, and gar
den, field and orchard are contributing
prodigally to the comfort of man. The
wheat crop, though short in some Sec
tions, gives promise of more than an
average yield; the acreage of corn is
immense and promising; rye and oats
stood thick upon the ground; the cot
ton fields of the south, as whole,
have had scarcely a check in their
progress to fruition; fruit trees have
been breaking down under their bur-
dens, and every market in the land is
glutted.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-07-25

M. FoUeARp says that a single pair of
aphides will bring 1000, ,Ooo, 900, 600, oo0,-
600 individuals of their kind into exist
ence in single season of five months,
or, say, during the months of May,
June, July, August and September.
No other known species of insect which
can be seen with the naked eye breeds
with anything like such amazing rapid
ifry
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-07-25

THE total production of crude petro-
leum in the United States in 1895 was
52,9sS, ,526 barrels, valued at S57 ,691, ,279,
against 40, 344, ,516 barrels in the previ-
GUS year, valued at SS5, 52a, ,o95. These
statistics are compiled for the geolog-
ical survey by expert Joseph u. Weeks.
All important producing districts
shared in the increase except West Vir-
ginia and New York, which showed
slight decreases.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-07-25

THE Grillparzar prize, which was won
this year by Gerhart Hauptmann, was
founded by Gillparzer, who gave 1000
florins, the interest on which was to be
given once in three years to the rela-
lively best new German dramatic work.
In 1898 no prize was assigned, where-
fore Hauptmann received 2,40O florins.
"Hannelen
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-07-25

A PLAN for So, 500, coo town hall or
a S4, 10000 site is now before the Lon
don county council. The site proposed
lies in Spring Gardens, between Ira
falgar square and st. James park on
both of which open spaces the new
building would face. 1t would finish
a continuous line of public buildings
from the parliament houses to the
Nelson monument.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-07-25

LIBERTY of the press is one thing in
America and another in Germany. In
the latter country reporter has just
been heavily fined for reporting the
proceedings in open court. The court
admitted that the report was truthful
and impartial, but held that no re-
porter had right to report anything
to which either the plaintiff or defend
ant took exception.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-07-25
One Failure Causes Another.

Chicago, July 20.-The failure of the
Schaeffer company was the direct result
of the failure of the Hallett & Davis
company Friday. The Schaeffer COM
pany manufactures pianos, and much of
their product was handled by the Hal
lett & Davis company. Those connect
ed with the company place the assets at
about $4,000, and the liabilities at
about $4,000.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-07-25

Ex-PREM1El, CRrsPI has applied for a
pension, to date from the beginning Of
last month. He asks it because of his
advanced age-he will be n next octo-
ber-and because the sciatica from
which he suffers. and which has lately
taken an acute form, prevents him
from earning a living, as formerly, as
an advocate
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-07-25
Dies While Making His VIII.

Galesburg, ILL.,, July 2o.-William Col
lopy. an eccentric rich Irish citizen liv-
ing near this city, died suddenly while
his attorney was drawing up his will.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-07-25
A superbIv Announced Tra,n.

Undoubtedly the handsomest train be.
tween Chicago and st. Paul, Minneapolis,
the Superiors and Duluth is the ''North
Western Limited" which leaves Chicago at
$3.50 p. IN. daily via the North Western Line
Chicago Il North Western R'y). Its equip
ment, which is entirely new throughout,
and embraces Compartment Sleeping Cars,
Buffet, Smoking and Library Cars, stand.
ard Sleeping Cars, Dining Cars and ladies'
coaches, has every luxury which imagina-
tion can conceive or mind invent for the
comfort and convenience of passengers. All
agents sell tickets via the Chicago 4 North
Western R'y. For tull information apply
to agents of connecting line, or address w,
B. KSIsKERN G. p. and T. A, Chicago, Ill
AS FOR jesting, there be certain things
which ought to be privileged from it, viz,
religion, matters of state, great persons and
business of Importance, and any case that
deserveth pity.-Bacon.
TEACHER-'Forw what is Nantucketnot
Johnny-"For slippers why, no; it's
noted for whaling" "Well, knew it had
something to do with slippers
ARTIsT-"That man Bacon offered me $Ig
for that largest painting of mineu Caller
."Oh, then you've had it framedf'-
Yonkers Statesman.
You may follow luck to ruin, but not to
success
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-07-25
Harvest Excnrsinns.


In order to give everyone an opportunity
to see the grand crops in the Western
states and enable the intending settler to Sc
cure home, the Chicago, Milwaukee & st.
Paul R'y has arranged to run a series of
harvest excursions to South and North
Dakota, and to other states in the West,
Northwest and Southwest on the following
dates: July 81, August and Is, September
l, 10, 20 and October 6 and 20, at the low
rate of two dollars more than one fare for
the round trip. Tickets will be good for re-
turn on any Tuesday or Friday within
twenty-one days from date of sale. For
rates, time of trains and further details ap-
ply TO any coupon ticket agent in the East
or South or address Geo. H. Heafford,
General Passenger Agent, Chicago, Ill.
DocToR getting impatieut) )-"What do
you think yourself is the matter with youln
Patient = "Incurable boredom" Doctor
you told me, l think, that you had con.
tracted habit of talking to yourselfah
Patient-"Yes. Well2n Doctor-''Well-n
He got no Galiguani's Messenger
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-07-25

You may follow luck to ruin, but not to
success.-Garfield.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-29
From Mondays Daily.


Fred Schooner is reported quite ill with
pleurisy.
Chas. Humphrey was a Warsaw visit
or over Sunday.
Dennis Walters enjoyed a short visit
yer Sunday at Warsaw.
VIM. Bolin, of Argos, was in Ply
mouth visitor Sunday.
A large number of Inwood citizens
are on our streets today.
Maude Mccoy, of Argos, visited over
Sunday with her friend Grace Durr.
j. n. Plant, of Bourbon, is interview
ing relatives and friends in our city to-
day.
Miss Katie Mcdonald returned home
Saturday after an absence of several
weeks.
Rev. g. II. Bell, of North Manchester,
will arrive in Plymouth tonight to as
sist Rev. Laniis in the revival services,
which are being conducted at the u. b
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-29
RYAN & JOSEPH.
LOCAL BREVITIES.
From Saturdays Daily.

From Saturdays Daily.
J. A. Cummins was a LaPaz visitor
today.
Mrs. Vim. Everly is visiting in War
saw today.
\ republican club is being formed in
Valparaiso.
DR.. Vets made a professional call at
Bourbon yesterday.
Mrs. W. j. Rankins visited today
with friends in Argos.
c. 5. Cleveland returned last evening
from his trip in the east.
Herb. Gibson has been on the sick
list for several days past.
A number of teachers are in town to-
day to pass examination.
Some men are not the least bit stlngy
when it comes to spending time.
Geo. klingerman, of the bicycle
works, went to TT. Wayne today.
Emmett SimOns. of Valparaiso, is
visiting a few days with relatives i'll the
city.
Mrs. G. G. Buck, of LapOrte, will visit
with relatives in Plymouth over Sun
day.
VIM. Everly has been %transacting
business at Fort Wayne for several
days.
Some men never told a lie because
they never had a cow run over by a
railroad.
About the only thing that hasn't
gone down in the past few years is in
france.
Some ministers preach more religion
III a year than they could practice in a
life time.
Try the celebrated Perkins Home
sole agent.
Rev. Father Moench returned home
from a short short visit at Fon Du Lac,
Thursday.
The richest people are those who
have treasures that cannot be stolen or
burned up.
Aurora, Ind, is a city of 5000 people.
and yet there is not a colored person
living therein.
a pleasant social and taffy pulling
was held at the home of Hazel Ketchum,
last evening. A very enjoyable time
was reported.
Some men are SO close and penurious
that they are waiting for excursion
rates To heaven.
Alice Place who has been in South
Bend for some time returned to Ply
mouth last night.
Fortune knocks once at every mans
door but misfortune stalks in many
times without knocking.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Price went to South
Bend this morning, to visit Mr.. Prices
who Is reported very sick.
\ great deal of steel is wasted or
lodge swords which would have beer
useful in picks and shovels.
The family of G G. Buck are enjoying
a short season of pleasure by a visit Of
friends who arrived today.
Miss Jennie Meegan, of South Bend
who is visiting with friends in our city
is reported as being quite sick today.
SEMr-WEEKLY INDEPENDENT anC
the Cosmopolitan, the greatest maya
zine in America, only S1.85 per year.
NJ. Altman was at LaPorte yesterda,
attending the funeral of Rabbi jacob
Vile, an old friend. He returned today
Mrs. j. ID. Field who has beer vIsitin,
with relatives for several days past, a
South Bend, returned home last even
ing.
Arthur Davis, of Galena, township
heal New Buffalo received fatal injure
fromthe bursting of q fly wheel in a ga,
mill Wednesday. A large piece weigh
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-29

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Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-29

the discovery of the above named
trouble, which had been diagnosed as
the same ailment previous to the latter
examination.
We have been informed by Mr.. L. j.
Winnings that in the near future there
will be a gentleman in our city a
| short time whose business is to look up
locations for oil and gas wells. 1t is TO
be hoped that the outlook will be such
as to give encouragement for further
prospecting. While Plymouth, without
any apparent exertion is forging ahead
of other cities around her, with a field
for oil OF gas, or either, il would make
Plymouth the banner town in the
state, and she could get anything she
desired with hands down.
Ethel Cunningham whose serious
sickness has been noted from time to
time in these columns, died
Sunday Don of dyphtheretic Group
after a distressing illness of about ten
days. The interment took place at 2
o'clock Monday afternoon without pub
lie service because of the contagious
character of the disease. The public
sympathy are unusual both on account
of the loving character of the bright
little girl and the dangerous nature OF
the case that makes it necessary fol
friends to stay away from the home
The obituary notice will appear tomor
row.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-12-25
Garden City Items.
Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!
Mr.. and Mrs. Huson were in town
Saturday.
Mrs. Miu1e Hullo fell down cellar
st week and the first report was
that several bones were broken, but
further examination proves that the
first report was not true.
About 100 friends and neighbors
walked in at Fillmore Mills last Fri
day night, it being the night before
his Both birthday. They all report it
have been the most pleasant surprise
party of the season.
The Poverty social at the home of
Mr.. Campbell was well attended and
but very few were troubled by having
fine to pay.
Mrs. Parks spent Sunday with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Eli Waite.
Beth Fairchild was quite badly
hurt while playing with her little
mate, and scar on her forehead is the
result.
One of the occupants of the Prairie
Schooner, that started for Idaho this
winter, returned last week. The
most sensible one-the dog.
Miss Mertesdoff went home to spend
Christmas and New Years.
The Literary League meeting held
last week in the school house was very
interesting.
Mr.. Thompson, professor of the
school here, is spending his vacation
at Albert Lea.
Mr.. Martell went to Nashville, Mar
tin county, to spend the winter.
For photos call on Bert Richardson.
He will take them cheap.
We hear that Joe Welcome is not
going to be here Christmas. Wonder
where he is going.
Mr.. Waite has been somewhat on
the sick list since he returned from
his trip home.
John Dnffield has not been seen up
town since his rabbit hunt in Martin
county, For further particulars, ask
John.
Clara Just was in Lake Crystal last
week.
Geo. LaFavor went to Mankato last
Saturday.
Ed. Roland began filling the ice
house this week.
A car load of goods came Saturday
for the new store, Oleson & Co.
Mrs. Fairchild went to Mankato
last week,
Mr.. White and family spent Sunday
in Amboy.
Miss Eliza Wilson spent Sunday
with her sister in MankatO.
Mrs. Marsh Lamberton was in town
Monday.
Mrs. Dickerson is quite sick this
week.
Mrs. Charley Boynton and sister,
Mrs. Lamb, went to Mankato Tuesday.
Glad to see Mr.. Mcbride, who has
been under the weather so long. We
hope he may continue to improve.
VIM. Shulz was seen out riding last
Sunday for the first time since his
runaway.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-12-25
CLOSING EXERCISES.
Interesting Christmas Programs Car
ried Out In the Public Schools.

This afternoon was an interesting
one in the city schools. All pupils
took some part, and probably 500 took
special parts. The rooms were deco
rated with work done by the children
and with the new pictures on the
walls. Some sof the prettiest pro-
grams ever put out by schools were
made by the various grades. The
parts were dialogue, stories, essays,
recitations, concert pieces and music,
Many parts were given in costume.
They largely touched upon Christmas
and New Years topics, with many eX-
amples of the work done in their
rooms. Many nice little presents
were given, and some Christmas trees
were fitted with pleasant things. The
visitors were numerous and well
pieased Such exercises do great good.
Teachers and scholars are to be com
plimented on the successful closing
f thi~ long term The vacation will
las until Jan. llth, 1897. and many
achers left this afternoon for their
homes
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-12-25
Vernon Center,

Our young people are all gathering
nome for The holidays.
Mrs. John Counselman returned
tfrom Dakota last Thursday.
A @. WILDER made business trip
Ito Mdnkato Tuesday.
Asa Cole. who moved from here some
thirteen years ago, TO the Pacific
coast, returned last Tuesday. The re-
Imainder Of tue family are coming in
the spring.
Jesse Cornish met with an accident
last Saturday, while hauling wood.
His horses started to run aud IN catci-
ing hem, his foot caught between
a stump and the sleigh runner, break
ling bone iE he center of the foot,
;'and bruising the foot badly. He is
Suffering u good deal of pain, but is
.doiag a. well as is puS~ible.
Trade is brisk and the merchants
are shipping ton of poultry pr dsy
! A few OF our ynuns people attende d
a birthday party at Will Tompsen's at
/ Ambop Monday evening.
Chas Grannis entertained number
of his friends Monday evening. his
IA h birthday. a | report pleasant
evening.
Rlbcrt III vs. visited in SlaFtou the
past week. turning with his sister
Friday ,veniug.
i of Berry j. v ~iiiog in NJ in!et"n.
Fin, rrm r Il tsari mems give Il
fine en-, rt5rnu. ut Erica, rrn o.
in the >ctoo mouse wh'cu stow q
that to- tr .oh.f d pup u i net
nj a. AZ g. X q :
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-12-25
In probate court today; orde

In probate court today; order tC
hear petition of Humphrey Williams
for restoration of capacity; fna
decree of distribution of the estate OF
Howard E. Roberts.
Rena K. Hanson, aged about nine
teen, died at the residence OF Sever
Knutson, in Rapidan, at HOO O'Clock
yesterday. The funeral will occur
Saturday from the Norwegian church
in Rapidan.
LosT-A good bride. Finder please
leave with Fl. r.. Hanson, near poo
farm.
The students of the Business col
lege presented Messrs. Brandrup &
Freeman with a beautiful Christmas
present.
Charles Anderson is out again af
ter his recent illness, and has resum
ed his work as embalmer for JohI
Klein & Co.
uuSC uoS Oh OluCl
today for the final settlement of Johr
]. Evans; and orders admitting the
wills of Charlotte B. Brown and N
P. Lee to probate.
"A St. James dispatch states that
the schools and Sunday schools are
closed there for the second time this
winter, owing to diphtheria. A halt
has also been called on the Christmas
festivities.
Judge Mead has made an order
allowing the administrators final &C
count, and order of distribution and
final decree in the matter of the es'
tate of Fayette Decker.
The gentleman who lost an Odd
Fellow cuff button at the Presbyter.
ian church can get the same of w. E.
Edwards, at the court house.
Mr.. Madigan paid his fine Tuesday
and was released from Jail.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-12-25
CHRISTMAS.

: Christmas is at hand again with al
the happiness which clusters around
it. 1t stands as the greatest day in
the Christian calendar, commemorat
ing as it does most sacred event, ano
teaching "On earth peace, good will
toward men," 1t is day rich with
memories of the past, land Astounding
with untold privileges and opportuni
ties of the present.
Some one has written that the
"chief charm of Christmas is it's sim
plicity. 1t is festival that appeals
to every one, because everyone can un
. derstand it. From the youngest child
who first knows the delight of hang
ing stocking or of seeing Christ.
mas tree, to the grand parents who
finds the great pleasure of the day in
giving pleasure to others, the pecu.
liar JOY Of Christmas is grasped and ap.
preciated intuitively, changing, per.
haps, but not diminishing with the
passing of years." This is true in
every respect. From the Youngest to
the oldest there is delight at Christ
mas time which is experienced at no
other season of the year.
And while lis day enjoyed by all,
and brings the whole world closer to-
gether, it is essentially children's
day. 1t is day when happiness
among them reigns supreme. And
the children should be happy when it
takes so little to make them happy.
They will see enough OF the sorrows of
life in the years to come and every
hour which is crowded with happi-
ness now is their gain, and will come
as a pleasant memory in the future to
tighten burdens which may seem al
most unbearable.
Among the greatest of Christmas
texts is Christ's teaching that sit is
more blessed to give than to receive"
There are thousands and millions who
tomorrow morning will feel the full
force of those remarkable words.
Their hearts will warm at the happi-
ness they have caused by their little
membranes, as they will not by
anything they will receive, extremely
grateful though they be. Ruskin has
said that people generally are under
the strange delUSion, that they enjoy
keeping and getting, whereas, what
they really enjoy far more is giving.
And it is said that one of the glorious
things about Christmas time is that
it helps to dissolve this delusion. Far
beyond the pleasures which are de-
rived by the occurrence of Christmas
time are the lessons which it teaches
in revealing the secret Of true hui
man happiness. There is much more
than matter of mere sentiment
connected with it, and the good
which it does for the world, in soften
ing the harshness of life, is of untold
value.
Then hail to Christmas and may
the memory of it's sweet music and its
cheering influences linger through the
whole year to come, and the great
work which it does toward making
the worlG better grow stronger and
stronger with its annual recurrence. a
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-12-25
Holiday Excursion Rates.

Agents of the Minneapolis & St.
Louis R. r. will sell excursion tickets
to all points on that line within 200
miles, on Dec. "a. rs and 81, 1896, and
Jan. /, 1897, good to return until Mon
day Jan. 4, at a rate of one and one
third fare. Those contemplating a
visit to friends or relations during the
Holiday season should avail them.
selves of the opportunity to travel at
these cheap rates.
For further information, call or
local agents of the Minneapolis & ST.
Louis r. r.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-12-25

How can you do it and live, is
>nat they say when we quote 'em
pricps On fur coats MODEL CLOTH
ING AND SHOE HOUSE.
y. r.. Brandrup yesterday received
the announcement of Miss Walthers,
q her Of DR. Walthers, of st. Pau,
20 Mr. Perkins, Of Cleveland, 0. Mr.
Z rsius Is the private secretary of
" TX Hanna.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-12-25
PROPOSITION CARRIES.
Belgrade Votes 5000 Toward the
'sInter-urban" Sidewalk.

The special election in Belgrade
yesterday resulted in victory for the
friends of the sidewalk proposition by
a large majority. The number of
votes cast in favor of the proposition
was ITO, and the number opposed was
81. The result of the election au-
thorizes the town board 10 appropriate
$500 toward the construction of two
sidewalks along the Minnesota river
bridge. The city and county have
each donated $500 toward the walks.
The latter will now be constructed,
after bids have been advertised for
and received. The town will have
to make the approaches at the west
end of the walks. The charge that
the farmers were against the propo-
sitiOn was uOt true as we are informed
that two thirds of the votes cast for
it were from the country.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-12-25
Chaep Excursions to the West and
South.

On November II, December 1 and
Is, 1896, the North Western Line will
sell excursion tickets, with favorable
time limits, to a large number of
points in the west and south at very
low rates. For tickets and full par
ticulars apply to agents Chicago &
North Western Railway.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-12-25
Home-seekers Excursions.

On November II and December l
and 10, 1896, the Chicago, Milwaukee
q ST. Paul railway will sell round trip
excursion tickets to great many
points in the Western and Southwest
ern states both on it's own line and
elsewhere, at greatly reduced rates.
Details as to rates, routes, ETC., may be
obtained on application to any ticket
agent OF the Chicago, Milwaukee &
ST. Paul railway.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-12-25

Mrs. R. K Cornish has been in Am
boy a good share of the time the last
week, caring for her brothers. wife,
who has been very sick.
Mrs. Green, of Lake Crystal, visited
Mrs. Richie Friday night.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-12-25

"A carload of rockers just arrived
for those who wish to fill their card
and take home a chair. MODEL
CLOTHING AND SHOE. HOUSE.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-12-25
Notice..

Blank applications for clergymen's
half fare permits can now be had at
the union depot.