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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-11-07
WAS 4 CLEVER FORGER
Bowling Green
Swindled
People
by Smooth Individual who Travelled
Under "a Buffalo Mans Name
Police Want Him.

Central detectives hold warrant Tor
the arrest of one Ii. e. Montgomery on
the charge of forgery. According to all
accounts Montgomery is very smooth
young man.
The warrant was sworn out at Bowl
ing Green where Montgomery passed
a worthless check on p. G. Hunter, a
jeweler. The fellow selected two hand
some diamond rings and rendered the
check in paym INT. He was we'll dressed
and good looking and clever talker,
hence the ieweler had entire confidence
in him. AT the First National bank in
the Green, Montgomery forged another
mans name to Il check and secured $40
on it.
The stranger represented himself to
be an agent of Nelson, Holland g. Co.,
of Buffalo, N. Y, lumber dealers.
Later he engaged his services to E. w.
Peckham the insurance agent. Mr..
Peckham through inquiry learned that
FL. e. Montgomery stood well in Buf.
falo, but is now OF the opinion that the
forger used that name as a cloak behind
which to hide his villiany.
Montgomery, as he calls himself,
struck town month ago and estab-
bllshed headquarters at the ST. Charles.
Most OF the time he was on the road,
travelling through Northwestern Ohio
cities and towns and issuing insurance
policies. In his travels he swindled
the business men with whom he came
in contact.
His dealing with his employer, Mr.
Peckham, have been perfectly straight
Most of his forgeries have been small
but the total amount when known viii
no doubt be good sum. A local busl
ness man is said to have advanced $2E
on one of these worthless checks and a
Tifiin man named Miller was also roped
in.
Montgomery, like the ideal forger OF
old, was fellow OF good appearance
and quite ladies' man. He was al way
well dressed and lived high. The police
OF Bowling Green are anxious to attir,
him In striped suit, bee.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-11-07
THE ELECTION.

On Wednesday afternoon n report
was circulated In this locality claiming
the election of Bryan. The report
had rather chilly effect upon the Re-
publicans, but those who had kept their
ears close to the wires were not badly
worried.
This Thursday noon the JOURNAL
received u special telephone message
from the Toledo Blade in which we
receive the Information that assures
the election of Mckinley. tits believed
he will have 277 votes in the electoral
college, although these figures may be
slightly changed.
The Cincinnati Tribune gives 263 as
the figures, with Wyoming, North Car
olina, Kentuckyan Tennessee in doubt,
also -''givlng every possible vote
to Bryan he cannot be elected"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-11-07

Who will now say that education will
not win? When William j. Bryan
came out of the West and captured the
Chicago convention with his demo-
gogic speech for free silver in which
he interpolated his 'crown of thorns'
ETC., the masses seemed willing to
accept the statements and promises of
the candidate and platform as being the
only proper way out OF all their troubles,
real and imaginary, and were ready to
swing in line for the boy orator. But
the speaker and the platform we're soon
shattered by n campaign OF education.
In every locality thousands of pamph-
lets, papers, and literature of every
conceivable description was sown broad
cast among The people. Speakers were
provided for nearly every locality and
good audiences were the rule. Free
silver documents and speakers were
unable to produce arguments to con-
yince the people OF the justice of their
cause. and on Tuesday the great Ameri-
can people recorded a verdict In favor
oil sound money and protection. 1t is
well.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-11-07
Hnllown,en Party

One OF the most pleasant parties OF
the season was that given by Mr.. Chas.
Chapman and his sisters, the Misses
Chapman, at their home on West
Front street last Saturday night. The
invitations were written upon the leaf
of the beautiful silver poplar tree and
announced a Halloween Party" which
was sufficient guarantee OF an evening
OF solid enjoyment tor the guests. The
guests were received by two witches
who escorted them to the parler by the
way of several dark stairways commen-
cling at the rear of the house and finally
reaching the inner sanctum OF the dark
abode of hobgoblins and witches, by
jumping over broomsticK in order
to pass the lower steps of the stair
which landed the guest in the midst
of the spooky realm, where strangers
were introduced who we're unable to see
each other except by means OF the faint
ilickering light of a small candle.
The Intelligent pumpkin seeds" for
the purpose of answering all questions
or "wishes" were distributed and the
guests had their minds set at rest on
all questions that had formerly seemed
doubtful. Fortunes enclosed in dates,
placed upon a plate, covered with
spirits and ignlted caused the guests
much merriment while scrambling TO
Snnure than froY,, tho n ra hut tho do,
ger of having burned fingers was moth
ing compared with the satisfac-
tion of being told that ones
future sweetheart was to have green
hair, yellow eyes and turned up nose.
The customary halloween supper was
served in u most unique manner.
Sweet cider, doughnuts and popcorn
balls decorated with little flags (you
didn't eat the fags) were placed upon
the dining room table and the guests
helped themselves.
The following guests were present:
Misses Josie and Addie Douglas,
Florence Hawkins. Nellie Westcott,
May Fullenweider, Hattie Grove,
Agnes Tracy, Myrta Wight, and Chas.
Hayes and wife of Toledo, Miss Iced of
Cincinnati, Mrs. A. V. Cole of Chicago,
Chas. Maddy and wife, Rus Barton and
wife, H. H. Sargent and wife, Chas.
Veitch and wife, E. L. Blue and wife,
Misses Anna Johnson, Jessie Powell,
Marie Sargent, Donna and Helen Law
renee, Kate Thompson. Lena Wedertz,
Essie Wilson, Bess Hanson, Amelia
Wctzel, Auna Clegg, Grace and Inez
Chapman, May and Bertha Cranker,
Leila Hollenbeck, Gertrude Hayes,
Jewel Hannum, Grace and Jennie Hol-
lenbeck, Ellyn Shipley, Jessie Lyons,
Nellie Slawson, Daisy Lampman, Mary
Roller; Messrs. Dode Getz, Chas. Peck,
Ira Hoover, Will Rheinfrank, Somers
Eberly, Will Wedertz, Archie Ross, Les
Ross, Frank Hoover, Euge Rheinfrank,
Chas. Champney, Ray Hanson, Max
Ross, Howard Lampman, Fred Averil,
G. c. Hanson, Harry Oblinger, Alfred
Witzler, Everett Sberrard, George
Schlect and A. Budd
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-11-07
THE PROGRAM
Of the Teachers Institute to be
Held at Perrysburg.

The following program will be
carried out at the Teachers Quarterly
Institute to be held at Perrysburg, Sat-
urday, November IA:
1.-THE place OF Arithmetic in knowl-
edge" FL. j. Gaertner. Discussion OF
same by l. N. VanTassell.
''Mensuration," Fred w. Toan. Dis.
cussion by j. a. Fiek.
Primary Number Work." Miss
Minnie DeWolf. Discussion by Miss
Nellie Slawson.
Literature" G. M. Merry, Discus
sion by Mrs. e. E. Barton.
Composition" G. G. Hansen. Dis.
cussion by Miss Rose Lashaway.
"Cranks," w. M. Coon. Discussion
by the whole school.
"Music in the Public Schools" Miss
Gertrude G. Eppley. Discussion b,
Miss Cora Grim.
'"The Value OF School Journals TO the
Teacher" +. Il. Calklns. Discussion
by r. w. Latham.
Scholarship as qualification of the
Teacher" d. A. Haylor. Discussion
by w. D. Pepple.
A paper by S. S. Simpson.
All teachers are requested to be
present and be prepared to take part In
the general discussion of each topic.
Perrysburg schools are requested to
furnish music for the occasion.
Elk, COMMITTEE.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-11-07
Married.

On Wednesday evening, Nov A, 1896,
at 1880 o'clock, Valentine Hoffman and
Miss Addie yelling oil Stony Ridge,
we're united in marriage by Rey. G, H.
Reiken,
An elaborate wedding supper was
served at the home of the groom to
which only the immediate relatives
we're invited. The happy couple will
commence housekeeping at once in G.
A. Hoffmau's house on Second street.
They haye the best wishes OF many
friends.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-11-07

The Ohio fish commission Is waging
war against the German carp and will
stock the rivers and streams with pick
erel. channel cats and blue gills. Next
spring the county game wardens will
cause all streams to be seined.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-11-07

National Democratic Chair
man Jones comedies the cleo
ton of Mckinley by 257
votes. Republican managers
claim 263 votes. It's a sure
thing at any rate.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-11-07

Now is the time to commence pitying
the poor. 1t is also good time to COM
mence helping the deserving and needy
poor. Remember that load of wood,
bushel of potatoes, sack of flour or
quarter of beef will go further and dc
more than ship load of sympathy.
she who giyeth to the poor lendeth tc
the Lord" The security is good and 9
fair rate Of interest is allowed.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-11-07

Farmers who feed their pumpkins to
hogs should see they are seeded before
being fed. Hundreds of hogs are dying
of indigestion because OF the pumkin
seeds eaten. The disease was supposed
to be cholera, but post mortem exam
ination discloses the fact the stomach
was gorged with undigested pumpkin
seeds
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-11-07

The engagement of Miss Columbia OF
the United States of America, with
VIM. Mckinley of Ohio, was announced
on Tuesday last, and received the ap-
probation of seventy millions OF people.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-11-07

The man who bet on Ohio going
Democratic must have been reader OF
the Toledo News. For false and mis-
leading reading that paper is noted for
being the king of all.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-11-07

One OF the best features of election is
the turning down of Altgeld of Illinois
by about 100000 votes. Here is beau
tiful slap in the face of man whose
openly aYowed sentiments and belief
are in opposition to all that makes the
American citizen proud of his citizen
ship.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-11-07
1t was beautiful day, and oh, my
how the votes did come In.

That joyful noise that our Demo-
cratic friends made last Wednesday
eve, was only for shor season, it soon
died away, but it did create consider
able flutter in the breasts of the gold
bugs, "suah enough, honey"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-11-07

Wood county polled large vote and
the Republicans were pitted against "a
great combination of Prohibitions, Pop
ulists, Democrats and everybody that
had ever had any disagreement in poll
tics. 1t is therefore making a good
fight, to win with plurality of 500 votes
this year.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-11-07

'Just tell them that you heard me" !"
is what the iollifyiHg citizen said to his
friends last Tuesday night.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-11-07

1t is not only Mckinley, but he is
backed by Republican Congress by
the results of last Tuesdays efforts.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-11-07

The latest reports give Nc
Kinley 277 electoral votes.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-11-07

II the engagement had only continued
one day longer, it would haye been a
clean sweep.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-11-07

swell, I'll be blowed!" said the tin
horn, when the news came 10.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-11-07

The Only Sleeping Gar Line between To.
iedo and Columbus.
Ths Only Sleeping or Drawing Room Gar
Line between Toledo, Columbus aAd
Marietta.
The Only Drawing Room Gar Line between
Toledo, Columbus ana Charleston,
W. Va.
Pullman 5lsspsrS bss wssn Columbus ans
Chicago.
THE ONLY LINE with trains each way daily
between Toledo and Columbus.
THE ONLY LINE with 3 trains each way On
Sundays between Toledo and Columbus.
THE ONLY LINE with trains each way daily
between Toledo. Bowling Green and
Findlay.
THE ONLY LINE with trains each way daily
between Toledo and Charleston. W. We.
THE ONLY DIRECT LINE between Toledo
and the VirKinias.
THE POPULAR LINE between Toledo, Fos1o.
ria, Bucyrus. Granville and Newark.
Full information relative 10 rates, time o.
trains, etc, will be cheerfully furnished by any
Agent Of the Ohio Central Lines.
M0ULToN HOUk, q. p. a.
ToLrN~. ~ss-~
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-10-23
Proposed Constitutional Amendment.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN PURSUANT
lYto the provisions of an act of the legislature
of the state of Washington entitled IAN act
to provide for voting on constitutional amend
November 1896, relative to the qualifications of
electors" approved March s, 1895, that the fol-
lowing amendment to section 1, article 6, of the
constitution of the state OF Washington, will be
submitted to the qualified electors of said state
for their approval at the next general election:
SECTION 1. All male persons of the age of
twenty one years or over, possessing the follow
ing qualifications, shall be entitled to vote at all
elections: They shall be citizens of the United
States; they shall have lived in the state one
year, and in the county ninety days, and in the
city, town, ward or precinct thirty days imme-
diately preceding the election at which they
offer to vote. they shall be able to read and
speak the English language: Provided. That
Indians not taxed shall never be allowed the
elective franchise: And further provided, That
this amendment shall not effect Iaffectl the
right of franchise of any person who is now
qualified elector of this state.
The legislature shall enact laws defining the
manner of ascertaining the qualifications of
voters as TO their ability to read and speak the
English language and providing for punish
ment of persons voting or registering in viola
ton of the provisions OF this section; that
there shall be printed on all the ballots; sup
piled for said election the words, For proposed
amendment to section !, article 6, of constitu-
ton, relative to qualifications of electors"
against proposed amendment to section l,
article 6, of constitution, relative to qualifca-
lions of electors
At said election each electOr shall vote for or
against said amendment by crossing out part of
the ballot in such manner that the rem naming
parts shall express his vote on the question sub
mItted
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my
han and affixed the seal of the state of Wash
ington. this 23d day of July, 1896
[sTATE SEAL J.H. PRICE
Secretary of State
First pub July "a, '96-13w
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-10-23
Notice Of Sheriff'S Sale.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF
WASHINGTON FOR MASON COUNTY.
THE NORTHERN COUNTIES INvEsTMENT)
TRUST, tLimited), a corporation,
Plaintiff,
vs. SNo Az
AUGUSTUS c. TURNER, JACOB WINGERT
ROSE WINGERT, AUGUST WINGERT &
FRANK HAGERMAN, Receiver of LON
bard Investment Company, a corpor-
alton, Defendants.
Under and by virtue of an order of sale issued
out of the above named Court in the above en-
titled action the 3rd day of October, 1895, pur
suant to judgment and decree of foreclosure
rendered in said Court on the Dist day of July,
ment Trust Q.imited) a corporation, and against
Jacob Wingert for the sum OF one thousand
eight hundred fifty eight and 5000 dollars
($1858.50l, for the further sum of three hundred
two and 2O-l0O dollars $500 costs, with interest
on said sums at the rate of seven per cent. per
annum from said date. with costs OF sale, all in
lawful money, which said Judgment is Judg-
which the sales is ordered of the following de-
scribed premises, situated in Mason County,
Washington, tO-wlt:
Lot Two (2) and the Southwest quarter of Sec
ton twenty-five (25), Township twenty one (2D
North, Range Two (2) West of the Willamette
Meridian, containing in all one hundred and
ninety-sfx 1857 acres, more or less, according to
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN: That on the
10th day of November. 1896. at 10 o'clock in the
forenoon of said day, will sell the above de-
scribed premises to satisfy said judgment, costs,
interest, attorneys fee and accrning costs. The
house at Shelton, in Mason County, State OF
Washington, at public auction for cash in hand
to the highest and best bidder.
S, CALDWELL,
Sheriff of Mason County, Washington.
Date OF first publication 9th day of Oct. '96.-5w
o. G. ELLIS, Atty. for Plaintiff.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-10-23
Not Gold Enough!

In 1873 the worlds total production
of gold was 500, 100000 and of silver
SS1 100000; total, $17S,00,00O.
In 1894 the worlds production of
gold alone was $1SO,626,1OO, or about
ST. 100000 more than the production
OF both gold and silver in 1878.
In 1895 the worlds production OF
gold alone was $685. 100000, or $685.
100000 more than the entire product
ion of both gold and silver in 1873.
In lS72-the year before the Grert
Crime, and therefore the year that best
represents the state affairs which Mr..
Bryan demands shall be given back
in 1872 the United States coined of
both gold and silver $24,317,O7S
In every year since 1872, except one,
we have coined in gold alone more
money than we coined in both gold
and silver in 1872-ih many years,
including 1895, more than twice as
much, in one year more than three
times as much, and in another year
four times as much.
From 1892 to 1S73-eighty years
the United States coined in both gold
and silver$1, 138 ,556,841.
From 1873 to 1S95-twenty three
yerrs-the United States coined in
gold alone 1897 ,O76,991.
From 1892 to 1873 the average an.
nual coinage in the United States Of
both gold and silver was $14,231 $40
From 1873 to 1895 the average an
nual coinage of gold alone was $43, 351
173, or more than three times as much
as the average for both gold and
silver prior to 1S73.-Nugget,
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-10-23
Probate Notice.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF MASON COUN-
TY STATE OF WASHINGTON, PROBATE
DEPARTMENT
In the matter of the estate Of
B. F. RODERICK, deceased.
In pursuance of an order made and entered
by this Court.
Notice is hereby given that Tuesday the 10th
day OF November, 1896, at 10 o'clock A. NJ. at the
Court Room of said Court at Shelton. said
County, has been appointed as the. time and
place of settlement of the final account of D. w.
ROderick, administrator of the estate of B. F
Roderick, deceased. At which time and place
any person interested in said estate may appear
and file his exceptions in writing to the said ac-
count and contest the same and at the sam e
time and place the petition of said administra-
tor for final settlement and discharge OF admin
istratOr.
Witness the Hon. T. M. Reed, jr acting Judge
of said Court this 18th day of October, 1885,
i. ]. MORRISON,
Clerk of Superior Court, Mason County, State
of Washington.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-10-23

EX-MAYOR Ronald had the kindness
to say the Nugget man the other day
that there are no democrats but those
who are supporting the Chicago ticket
and platform. That is the mayors
opinion. Our opinion is that no demo-
crat will travel over the state making
speeches for populist candidate fol-
governor; q republican candidate for
congress, nor Winston candidate for
attorney general. Neither will any
democrat vote for these gentlemen, MOI
for peoples Party" electoral ticket
Democrats will vote the only democrat.
ic ticket that will be found on the Off
clal ballot on election day.-Nugget.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-10-23
Nothing Like 1t.

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sore throat, sprains, bruises, dysentery,
cholera morbus, cholera infantum-
for both internal and external use. 1t
will relieve more pain and in less time
than any other medicine on earth.
For pain in back, side, stomach,
bowels, or any other part of the body
1t is instant relief. Price so cents
For sale by Druggists.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-10-23
Summons By Publication.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE
OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR MASON
COUNTY
HENRY THURMAN, Plaintiff
GERTRUDE GUISLER and AUGUSTUS W.
GUISLER, her husband, and WARREN
RILEY, WEBB ACCOMPANY, ascOrpora-
ton, GEORGE A. SHEPPARD, Trustee
and A. W. FREDsON, Defendants
The State OF Washington to the said George A.
1 Sheppard. Trustee.
You are hereby summoned to appear within
sixty days after the date of the first publication
OF this summons, to wit, within sixty days after
the 18th day of September 1896, and defend the
above entitled at ton in the above entitled court
and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, and
serve copy of your answer upon the under
signed Attorney for plaintiff, at his office below
stated; and in case of your failure so to do udg-
ment will be rendered against you. according to
the demand of the complaint which has been
filed with the clerk of said court The object of
this action is to foreclOse a certain mortgage
given by Gertrude Guisler and Augustus W
Gulsler, her husband, to the above named plain
tiff, OF which said defendants you are iudg-
ment creditor2, which said mortgage is dated
December 1st 1892, and is recorded in Volume
No. l, Page 1856, Mortgage records of Mason Coun-
ty, State Of Washington.
ELMER E. SHIELDS
Attorney for Plaintiff.
P. o. Address Shelton, Mason County, Wash
Sept. 11-1S-25, Oct. 9-16-23
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-10-23

We, your committee on platform and resOlu-
lions, hereby report the following resolutions as
an expression of the sentiments of this Conven-
ton:
We cordially approve and endorse the plat
form adopted and the candidates nominated at
the national Republican Convention and
promise them our loyal support. We are un-
swervingly in favor of true bimetallism. We
are unalterably opposed to the fusion fiat policy
which if carried out can only result in silver
monometallism and reduce this county to a
lower grade Of civilization.
In this hour of distress and perplexity, we
recognize the necessity of restoring to power a
party with practical, united and well settled
policy, which has in the past given us prosperity,
honor and dignity at home and abroad, and
promises return to the same conditions, and
We regard with apprehension the possible sue
cess of combination of parties Of various di-
verse, dscordant untred and impractical ex-
pedients-
Wedeclare that the leading issues of this
campaign are a tariff policy that will protect and
promote American industry and enterprise.
Reciprocity that will encourage trade and COM
merce on sea and land. Public improvements
of rivers and harbors, and especially the con-
struction of the Nicaragua Canal. Practical
craftsmanship and firm and dignifed foreign
policy. And declare that the attempt to invest
the free silver idea with undue prominence is
an expedient of demagogues to divert the minds
of the people from the real issues that confront
the nation.
We hold Democrats and Populists responsible
for the disasters they brought upon the country
i11x hvf no Of fho MoK iulo 1ox nf
protection and reciprocity, and the passage of
the lily adjusted Wilson-Go act.
Never in the history of the county has the
management of affairs been more satisfactory or
economically administered than for the last
years and we commend our officials to the favor
able notice of the public, and pledge our nom
inees if elected to perform the duties of their
office for tn. salaries allowed by law