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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-12-26
IDEAL DAIRY COW.
She Is Bony and Muscular and Has Strong
Nerve Force.

She Is Rony and Muscular and Has Strong
Nerve Force.
Dairyrnan Gould in a recent lecture
gave this description of the Cow for
him"
"The ideal cow" he said, sis not
large; she weighs about 1000 pounds;
she is something like a race horse, for
speed in the horse and milk in the cow
e allied. Beef in a horse and beef IN
COW mean strength always. 1t is
question of nerve power, and that is
something food will not produce, only
maintain. For the typical dairy cow
you must have race horse type, bony
and muscular, whether she be Hol-
stein, Jersey or whatever she may be.
You will find her with bony head and
strong jaw, long between the eyes and
nose, with broad muzzle. She should
have a very bright, protruding eye
I want a cow L can hang my hat, on
her eyes Why? Simply on account
of her brain power. 1t means strong
nerve force, and that means action later
on. I want a thin neck and retreating
brisket. The lines above and below
from you; want her slightly depressed
behind the shoulders, with sharp chin;
/ don't want too straight back bone.
She must have large organs of repro
duction-you don't want COW with a
straight back; / want her wedge
shaped. l want two wedges, large in
rear and large heart girth, /. e., wide
between forward legs, sharp on should
er. This gives me large heart action
and the strong arterial circulation
want Then last, but by no means
least, she must have good udder, for
one-half of the value of the cow is in
her udder. She should have long nd.
der from front to rear. Then she must
have a good handle on each corner oi
her udder. And why? Because Il
she gives two pailts of milk day it ii
a matter of some labor to milk her."
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-12-26

building, and though it is regarded as
more or less on probation the utmost
confidence in its success is expressed.
The work has attracted much attention
among friends of good roads all over
the country.
The brick road came by way of evolu-
hon. When hard roadbuilding began
in the township four years ago it was
decided to expend the money on hand in
AN experimental way. Monmouth,
township has long been sufferer from
bad roads. In winter the town had
often been completely blockaded by
mud too deep for wagons. Even with
in the town itself the streets were so
poor that at times the 'bus" lines were
obliged to suspend business and bag,
gage. Mail and baggage were carried
to the railroad station on wheelbar.
rows. The first road was completed
during the summer of 1892. Two others
were laid during the two years follow
ing. All were of broken stone, laid
with increasing excellence as expert
ence pointed out the weak points of the
first constructions. This year it was
determined to try the wearing qualities
of brick in place of broken stone. The
manner in which the roadway was laid
is described as follows in the Monmouth
Daily Review:
The ground was prepared for it by
grading and being allowed to stand for
two months. 1t was treated to an oc-
casional scraping so that it would pacl;
evenly, and when the contractors were
ready to lay brick it was as hard and
even as floor.
The first thing was setting the curb
ing. This was made of 2X6 inch oak
plank, set seven feet apart, and held
by oak stakes IS inches long, and put
down every four feet. Inside this was
put a five-inch bed of sand. This was
evened up and the single course of No.
l paving brick was put down. They
were set on edge, and make fine road
bed. Outside the curb two feet of the
crushed rock was laid, graded up to
make an easy approach. This makes a
road IL feet wide. The earth on each
side was graded aSd worked, making
ii all 40 feet wide and affording tracks
on each side for use in dry weather.
The average cost of the stone roads
has been 70 cents per foot. The bricl
road cost S2,500 for 1000 feet, or about
90 cents running foot.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-12-26
Granted a Soldier. Death.

A big bounty soldier of the writer's
regiment, condemned to be hanged for
a cowardly murder in barrack row.
was respited upon the pledge of the
colonel that the condemned man should
go to the front and acauit himself like
a soldier. No sooner was he safe from
the shadow of the ga!lows than his old
nature returned and his conduct was
so bad that it took file of men to keep
him in the ranks. On the march to
Spottsylvania he Jagged behind the
whole regiment, giving the rear guard
no end of trouble. Finally it was re-
ported to the colonel, stern old reg
ular, who rode back determined to put
an end to the nonsense. $50 this is the
way you repay my kindness, ia it?" said
he, shouting at the back OF the mans
head. Then he told the guard to use
the bayonet, as u prod, and not to be
sparing of it, either. The kind-hearted
guard kept the letter of the law by n
few gentle stabs and the culprit
slouched on sulleniy as before. At that
the colonel slipped his right foot from
the stirrup. leaned over and gave the
heel of the musket kick that sent the
bayonet to the bone. The thrust acted
like IA electric shock. One look was
all the answer the colonel got to his
question, and that was enough, for the
front ranks speedily gained . xew re-
cruit, who went into battle syfng with
the best, fairly running amuck, until
he. who within few hours had been n
hopeless, wretched criminal. met with
warriors noblest fate-death on the
battlefield. Whether rage or shame was
the passion aroused car only be sur
missed, for he did not speak word aftc'
the terrible roweling.-Chicago Time"
Herald.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-12-26
BIG DEAL IN COAL LANDS.
Syndicate Purchases Forty Thousand Acres
in West virginia,

Syndicate Purchases Forty Thousand Acres
In West virginia.
The most extensive purchase of coal
lands ever made in the world was con-
summated at Morgantown, w. Va, the
other day. II is known as the Preston
county coal land deal, and the men,
bers of the purchasing syndicate are
M. Cuffey, Mellon Bros and Stratton e.
Co., of Pittsburg; John Sliney, of Cor
ry, Pa, and the builders of the Cheat
River railroad.
Mr.. Sliney for several months past
has been securing the options from the
owners of the land, The tract con-
tains 400, 900 acres, all in Preston coun-
ty, lying between Oakland, Va, and
Grafton, w. Va. The price paid was
$40 an acre. T. L. Mansill, who has
completed map of the tract, says it is
unquestionably one of the richest coal
fields in the world, the vein at points
being 600 feet thick and of splendid
quality for colsing.
1t is the intention of the syndicate to
erect a number of coling plants at
different points and make a coking re.
gion which will rival in size the big
Connellsville region.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-12-26

confederates drew knives, and before I
could raise my hands our three boys
were stabbed to the heart and dead. 1
stood as if paralyzed. 1 tried to call for
help, but my tongue seemed to cleave
to the roof of my mouth. The two
Johnnies made their escape, killed the
sentinel on duty and made for the river
bank. They were within foot of my
hiding place. 1 tried to move. but the
same terrible paralysis held me in
thrall. In a second they were upon me;
l raised my hand as if to defend myself,
and, great goodness! the deadly knife
was uplifted and plunged into my heart!
AT that moment the alarm clock in my
bedroom struck six, and rubbed my
eyes to see how it happened. Dreaming
is an awful thing, but Nightmares take
the entire racing stable. The Manhat-
tan cocktails have very severe effect
upon eX-soldiers, as this story will tes-
tify.-Army and Navy Gazette.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-12-26
To Purify the Cistern.

If you suspect that the cistern water
is foul, suspend in it by rope muslin
bag containing three or four pounds of
charcoal, and it will become pure in a
few days. Bake the charcoal and you
can use it the same way again. To keep
out the charcoal, toss into the cistern
one ounce of permanganate of potassa
for each so gallons of water. 1t will
turn bright purple when the water is
stirred well, but if it does not clear in
Is minutes put in more potassa. All
the refuse will settle to the bottom,
and the water become clear and odor.
less.-Washingto Star.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-12-26

considerable Importance was estab-
lisbed. Lee became alarmed at the
familiarity of his men with the Yam
kee soldiers, and feared that his army
would be demoralized if this friendly in
tercourse continued. He told Gen. Gof-
don to ride quietly along the river front,
and if he saw anything of this kind to
put a stop to it. He did so, and at one
time came upon a group of his soldiers
who seemed to be in great confusion.
what is the matter?" he asked.
"Oh, nothing" replied one of the
Johnnies, Everything is all right"
But Gordon knew that something was
up, and he stood there looking and in
vestigating. Presently his attention
was attracted to n thick growth of high
weeds by the river bank that seemed
to be in unusual commotion.
"What is the matter with those
weeds?" he inquired.
"Oh, nothing" replied the soldier
who had assumed the duty of spokes-
man; "those weeds are all right"
Break them down." said the gen
eral.
They were broken down, and, con-
cealed among them was a union soldier
in undress uniform. He had left his
clothing on the other side of the Rapi-
dan.
who are you, and where do you be-
long" demanded Gen. Gordon.
II belong to the other side of the
river" said the soldier.
what are you doing here?"
81 just come over to see the boys"
What boysW
"Thcse boys" said the Yankee soldier,
pointing to the Johnnies.
"Well," said Gen. Gordon, trying to
appear stern, 81 will march you just as
you are to Richmond and keep you as a
prisoner"
"Oh, no, no." said n dozen confeder-
ates, that wouldn't do. He's our
guest. Our honor is at stake. Don't do
that, general"
WELL" said Gen. Gordon, addressing
the visitor, ''if l let you go will you
promise never to return"
But that was enough. The union
soldier jumped into the river like a
great bullfrog, and swan across to his
own side.
Now, the chances are that the man
who did this lives around here, and be-
, longs to the One Hundred and Fifth or
the Seventyfourth. Who was it?-
Punxsutawney Spirit.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-12-26

The readers OF this paper will be pleased
70 learn that there Is at least one dreaded
disease that science has been able to cure in
all its stages, and that Is Catarrh. Halls
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system, thereby destroying the foundation
strength by building up the constitution and
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tive powers that they offer One Hundred
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Send for list of testimonials.
Address f. j. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-12-26
GRANT ON THE FIELD.
The General Was Painfully Affected by
tho Sight O. blood.

The General Was Painfully Affected by
the Sight OF Blood.
While the most critical movements
were taking place, Gen. Grant mani
Tested no perceptible anxiety, but gave
his orders, and sent and received com
munications, with n GOODNESS and delib
=, Grafton which made d marked impress
sion upon those who had been brought
IN contact with him for the first time on
the field of battle. His speech was never
\ hurried, and his manner betrayed no
trace of excitability or even impatience.
He never exhibited to better advantage
his peculiar ability in moving troops
= with unparalleled speed to the critical
points on the line of battle where they
We're most needed, or, as it was some
times called, feeding fight" There
was spur on the heel of every order he
sent, and his subordinates were made
. to realize that in battle it is the minutes
which control events.
He rode out to important points of
the line twice during the day in COM
pany with Gen. Meade and two officers
of the staff. 1t was noticed that he was
visibly affected by his proximity to the
wounded, and especially by the sight of
blood. He would turn his face away
from such, scenes, and show by the ex-
preston of his countenance, and some
times by a pause in his conversation,
that he felt most keenly the painful
spectacle presented by the field of bat
tie. Some reference was made to the
subject in camp that evening, and the
general said: 81 cannot bear the sight
of suffering. The night after the first
days fight at Shiloh was sitting on the
ground, leaning against q tree, trying to
get some sleep. 1t soon began to rain so
hard that went into log house near
by to seek shelter; but found the sur
geons amputating the arms and legs OF
the wounded, and blood was flowing in
streams. I could not endure such a
! scene, and was glad to return to the tree
scutside, and sit there till morning in
the storm" thought of this remark
while sitting by his bedside 21 years
afterward, when he, in the last days of
his fatal illness, was himself undergo
iing supreme physical torture.-Gen.
Horace Porter, in Century.
Horses are so cheap that stealing
ono SHOULD be made petit larceny.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-12-26
AN EvENTFuL CHRISTMAS.
Tho Dream Story of an Old Soldier whs
Had Been Drinking.


1t was Christmas eve, 1862. Our reg
iment was en- route to fredericksburg
and the officers and men camped on the
banks of the -r river. An artist would
have been in his glory to have procured
even q snap shot of our camp. 1t was
indeed, n beautiful scene. Our men
were squatted around campfire, for this
was the night of nights, and we did not
take the usual precautions of "no
lights" Story telling, songs and gen.
eral merrymaking was the order of the
| hour.
On the opposite banks of the river was
n detachment of the confederate in
| fantry. The "Johnnies" were signaling
to us and our boys were returning the
signal. Finally saw two of the con-
| federates board a small rowboat and
make for our shore. l became interest
ed and watched the maneuvers; as an
officer l dared not take hand in the
supposed fun for the men. The boat
came nearer and nearer. When within
hailing distance one of the men shout
ed: "No fighting, Yanks! This is
Christmas and we want square deal.
The white rag is up; respect it'll"
"All right" was the response from our
eide. "Come right ahead, and welcome
TO you"
The "Johnnies" landed safely and told
a pitiable story of starvation and pri
walton. They had plenty of sugar cane
and corn, but no coffee or tobacco. They
wanted the Yanks "ter swap" with
them. Our boys agreed to do this, and
compact was made between them.
AS it was Christmas, the Yanks
wanted the Johnnies to stay awhile and
take a hand in a small game OF poker
Three of our boys and the two confed-
crates sat down to the game. 1t was in
teresting to degree. The confederates
had stacks of confederate bills and
played our boys to "a standstill. The game
went on until midnight, and the John
nies broke our boys. All parties con-
cerned had imbibed freely, and as
liquor makes men fight even without
provocation, it can readily be seen that
the men of opposing views were ready
to fight at the drop of the hat.
"You are cheating" yelled one of our
men.
you lie!" roared the Johnnie.
Keep quiet, for heavens sake!"
pleaded another.
you'll wake the camp" whispered
the third.
All the talking in the world could
not stop the storm from brewing. I
was watching the proceeding from be-
hind tree. Quick as a fash the two
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-12-26
Garden spots of the South.

The Passenger apartment of the Louis
vile g. Nashville X. r. has just issued a
hundred page book with the above title. 1t
is descriptive of the resources and capabili-
ties of the soil of the counties lying along
this line in the states of Kentucky, Tennes.
see, Alabama, Southern Mississippi and
Western Florida. 1t also contains u county
map of the above mentioned states, ana is
well worthy of perusal of any one inter
ested in the South. A copy will be sent to
any address upon receipt Of ten cents in sill
yer or stamps, by G. P. ATMons, Gen. Pass.
Agt., Louisville, Ky. Semi-monthly excur-
sions South Write for particulars.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-12-26
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life
AWAY.

If you want to quit tobacco using easily
and forever, be m ade well, strong, magnetic,
full of new life and vigor, take No-To-Bac,
the wonder-worker that makes weak men
Over 100000 cured. Buy No-To-Bac from
your own druggist, who will guarantee a
cure. Booklet and sample mailed free. Ad.
Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or New York.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-12-26
To Pay a Penalty for Dining

Is rather hard, isn't itl Yet how many are
compelled to do this after every meal. Dys-
pepsla, that inexorable persecutor, never
ceases to torment of its own volition, and
rarely yields to ordinary medication. But
tranquility of the stomach is in store for
those who pursue course of Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters. This fine corrective also
remedies malarial and kidney complaints
rheumatism, constipation, biliousness and
nervousness.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-12-26
FARM AND GARDEN.
BRICK COUNTRY ROAD.

Dne Has just Been Put Down in Mon
mouth Township, Ill.
The first brick country road laid in
the United States has been put down in
Monmouth township, Warren county,
III. 1t is the fruit of a movement for
hard roads which has been going on in
the township for the last four years and
which has resulted in the construction
of a number of miles of broken stone
road and finally in the departure from
old methods and the laying of paved
way of brick. The road is the culmina-
lion of series of experiments in road
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-12-26

FITS stopped free and permanently cured.
No fits after first days use of DR.. Klines
Great Nerve Restorer. Free 50 trial bottle q
treatise. DR. KLINE, 933 Arch st., Phila., Pa.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-12-26
WAR "REMINISCENCES.
TOLD BY GEN. GORDON.

A Visiting Yankee Soldier who Stayed Not
Upon tho Order of His Going.
In recent lecture Gen. Gordon told
q story to the effect that when the
union and confederate forces were in
Virginia toward the close of the war
and the two armies wereseparated only
by the Rapidan, stream that was
called a river merely out of courtesy,
the soldiers of the north and south be-
came quite familiar with each other,
The confederate pickets would swap
tobacco for Yankee coffee and hard
tack, and an interstate commerce OF
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-12-26

II you will send your name and address,
we will send representative to your home
to explain all about the advantages of Phil
lips-Rock Island personally conducted Tour
A. PHILLIPS & Co., 81 Adams St., Chicago.
JOIN SEBASTIAN. G. p. A, Chicago, Ills.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-12-26

All fruit intended for long keeping
should be sorted carefully and handled
so as not to bruise it in any way.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-12-26

mo, MI dear, it's no use talking. shan't
give up smoking until I'm dead.n His
Wife bitterly leads you to be-
lieve that you will giveitup thenF-Brook-
lyn Life,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-12-26

itisW He-"Be stranger still II IL were
dry with such heavy rains. Comic Home
Journal
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-12-26

In this world it is not what we take up
but what we give up, that makes US rich.-
H. w. Beecher.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-12-26

"WALKINa has been pleasure to me ever
since can remember" "Yes; the painful
part of it was before you could remember. !"
Chicago Record
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-12-26

THE man who always does his best will
find steady demand for the things that he
can do.-Ram's Horn,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-12-26
POISONING THE FOUNTAIN.

UNLESS the heart first gives, what the
hand bestows is net gift-Ram's Horn.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-12-26

A COW giving good flow of milk
needs more feed than an ordinary COW.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-12-26

THE best way to be thankful is to so live
and act that all our actions show forth our
gratitude.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-12-26

ALL kinds, little or big. st. Jacobs o.
surely cures aches and pains.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-12-26

THERE are people who would do great
acts; but because they wait for great oppor-
tunities, life passes, and the acts of love are
not done at all.-Chicago Standard.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-12-26

He climbs highest who helps another up.
Chicago Standard.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-12-26

CnAnIrY is an eternal debt, and without
limit. -Quesnel
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-12-26

BUSINESS lifts the strain. ST. Jacobs OH
is master cure for pain.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-12-26

THE same-old or new rheum attic pains st.
Jacobs Oil will cure.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-12-26

WHILE asleep, cured soreness, stiffness
All right, st. Jacobs Oil did it.
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ENERGY and persistence conquer all
things Benjamin Franklin.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-12-26

PIso's CURE cured me of a Throat and
CApY, Huntington, Ind, Nov. IL, 1894.
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AN investment in knowledge always pay.
the best interest. Franklin.
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The morning of opportunity passes; the
dav OF accountability never.-Chicago
Standard
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-12-26
Now rs enc Reat TIm,

Fix the road when you can, for when
you can't you won't.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-12-26

Be sure; neuralgia will cease. st. Jacobs
Oil the cure. Get ease.
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BEWARE of the sin whose only defense is
that it is highly espectable.-R Horn.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-12-26

Horses are so cheap that stealing
ono shoulS be made petit larceny.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-12-26

nation, 30 that tie grip on tho tissues Of the
blood-vesseis 10 relaxed, and the uric acid 10
sent on Its way out Of tho body.