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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-01-18
The News Condensed.
important Intelligence From All Parts,
CONGRESSIONAL.
The Proceedings of the First Session.

cno 1EoCeeuiuBb VI tlte GhbO 5esbtons
A bill was reported favorably in the
SENATE on the Sth to increase the number
of enlisted men in the navy. Amendments
to the house bond bill were offered prohib-
iting the sale of interest-bearing bonds
without the consent OF congress, and maxi
ing 1t mandatory to redeem greenbacks
and trea sury notes In silver. In the house
Mr.. Spaldng (Mich.) introduced a resolu-
tion providing that the Sandwich islands
be erected into new state, to be called the
state of Hawaii, with n republican form of
government, to be adopted by the people.
Senator Baker (Kan.) introduced a reso-
luton In the senate on the 9TH that the
United States will regard 1t as an unfriend-
ly act for any foreign power, without our
consent, to extend its territorial limits In
the western hemisphere on either of the
American continents. Referred to the
foreign committee. Senator Stewart (Nev.)
In speaking In favor of q resolution pro-
hlbitng the sale of any bonds in the future
except with the express consent of con-
gress characterized the proposed popular
loan of the administration as "cruel
mockery.". lin the house the pension ap-
preparation bill ($141. .S25, 500 was reported.
Mr.. Livingston (Ga.) introduced a reso-
luton demanding that no English armed
force should be allowed in the disputed
Venezuelan territory. Referred to the
foreign committee.
A bill was introduced in the senate on
the 10TH for the general revision of the ma
t,onal banking laws. Senator Jones (Ark)
spoke In favor of the free-coinage substi-
tute f.r the house bono bill, Senator
Pritchp-d IN. c. favored the reenactment
of the Mckinney law, and Senator Morgan
tAlaj introduced a resolution congratu-
latilg the republic of Transvaal on its
stand f, Independence. Adjourned to the
18th. IN the house the time was occupied
in discussing the proposed amendments
20 the rules OF the 51st congress.
The senate was not in session on the
1ltli. In the house n resolution was Of
:ered directing the foreign affairs COM
mitt:e 10 report upon the advantage and
practicability of the establishment of n
PERMANENT court of international arbitra-
tion, representing the United States and
she B.1tish empire. The new rules OF busi-
ness ard the amendments thereto were
adopted
Senptor Morgan's speech on the silver
bond hill was the event in the senate on
The 18Th. Bills were introduced to refund
the outstanding United States and treas
ury notes with bonds bearing two per cent,
and to admit New Mexico into the
union. :. In the house bills were introduced
for the construction of bridge across
the Detroit river at Detroit. and appropri-
atinG SiO0.OOO,OU, for the purpose CT estab-
lisnins coast defenses. The pension ap-
propriu ion bill was discussed.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-01-18

THERE have been but l3 poets lau-
ireate in England in 25s years. They
were Davenant Q63S-16Gs), Dryden
Ile7o-16s9), Shadwell Q6s9-169S), Tate
l1693-17l4), Rowe Q7l4-l7ls), Eusden
,Q7l9-l7ao), Cibber (73O-1757, White
head, (175s-17s5), Wharton Q7s5-179O),
lPye q79o-1sl3), Southey Qs13-1s43),
Wordsworth Cs43-1s50 and Tennyson
p1s5o-1s92). The yearly fee of the poet
laureate was formerly 9.1oo and tierce
of canary wine, but since 1913 the wine
has been computed for money.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-01-18

RECENT dispatch announced that
records in the navy department show
the United States government to be
the owner of Grover Island, in Camden
county, Georgia No geography, map
or gazetteer mentions it. Camden coun-
.ty is in southeastern Georgia, abuts on
the Atlantic ocean, and has islands,
but the Oldest inha bitant never heard
of Grover island until this announce
Inent. Diligent inquiry elected the
fact that the island is in or on Crooked
river. 1t contains about five hundred
acres of good land and has belonged to
the United States for more than a
Hundred years.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-01-18

THE faculty of Columbia college an
nounces that two prizes, the first OF
mot less than 81 900 and the second OF
Not less than s4Oo, to be known as the
Lou bat prizes, are to be awarded in
ils9s, and every fifth year after that, to
the authors of the best works on the
history, geography, archaeology, eth
,nology, philology or numismatics Of
North America The competition for
these prizes will be open to all persons,
whether citizens of the United States
.or not
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-01-18

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that can not be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
We. the undersigned, have known F. j.
Cheney for the last 10 years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by their firm.
WEST g. TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, To-
ledo, o.
WALpING, KINNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Price 75c. per bot
tie. Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials
free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-01-18
Cheap E1cursions to Great Southwest.

On January IL and %, February IL and
March 10, 1896, the Santa Fe Route will run
a series of homeseekers' excursions from
the East to principal points in Arkansas
Arizona, Southern Missouri, Oklahoma,
Indian Territory and Texas.
Ticket rate will be about one fare for
round-trip, with liberal limits and stop-over
privileges. These Santa Fe Route excur.
sions will enable you to take Midwinter
trip to n new country.
BY addressing G. 4. NICHOLSON, G. p. A,
Monadnock Building, Chicago. you can OBJ,
tain free literature descriptive Of the Great
Southwest.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-01-18

Gen. Francis Claiming Barlow, tnc
former attorney general of New York
and widely known lawyer, died at his
home in New York city in his 61st year.
Gov. Asa S. Bushnell was inaugu-
rated governor of Ohio to succeed ex-
Gov, Mckinley.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-01-18

A TRIBUTE to the memory of the late
M. Pasteur will take the form of an
underground chapel, somewhat resem-
bling in style the tomb of the Great
Napoleon at the Invalides, which is to
be constructed under the shadow of
the institute bearing the famous saw
ants name, and where his ashes are to
be laid definitely.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-01-18

THE picture Breaking the Home
Ties" by the late Thomas Hovenden,
which has been on exhibition in Phila-
,delphia for the past month. is to be ex-
Inhibited in Chicago, St Louis and St
Paul, along with other western cities.
THE proceeds of the exhibitions will be
devoted to founding Thomas Hoven.
'den students aid fund in the Univers-
,ity of PENNSYLVANIA.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-01-18

+. THE growing scarcity of fur bearing
animals suggests to writer in the
London Spectator the feasibility of
breeding such animals on farms in ST.
IBERIA Last spring, he says, single
silver fox skin sold in London for $3.50,
and he believes that silver foxes, as
well as many other desirable fur bear.
ing animals, could be bred in great
numbers in the proper climate.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-01-18

ANDREW CARNEGIE has announced
that he will give $4,000 a year for the
establishment of the museums and
the art gallery in Pittsburgh bearing
his name. The only proviso he at
taches to the gift is that two or more
pictures by American artists be pur-
chased each year.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-01-18

IT MAY be of interest to learn that of
the IA new stars discovered within the
past 900 years, four were discovered by
Mrs. Fleming, of the Harvard observa'
tory-namely, one in the constellation
of Perseus, in 1887; one in Norma, in
1893, and one each in Carina and Gem
taurus during the present year.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-01-18

PRESIDENT CREsPo of Venezuela, is
tall, heavy man, with n oountenance
revealing force and determination.
He is absteminous in his habits. and is
very rich
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-01-18
sebastapol Was Not ImprcgnabIe,

For it was taken by assault, but physique
built up, constitution fortified by Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters, may bid defiance to
the assaults of malarious disease even in To-
calities where it is most prevalent and ma
lgnant. Emigrants to the ague-breeding
sections of the West should bear this in
mind, and start with supply. The Bitters
promptly subdues dyspepsia. rheumatic
and kidney complaints, nervousness, con-
stipation and biliousness.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-01-18

The picturesque upper suspension
bridge at Niagara falls will within the
next year be replaced by new and
more modern structure, for which
plans are now practically completed
1t will be steel arch bridge 1,24o feet
long and 46 feet wide and over 4,Oo0,-
600 pounds of steel will be needed for
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-01-18

, ATHLETICS will have to be introduced
into the medical colleges if practition-
ers are to hold their place in the pro-
icession. A New York patient on the
way to a hospital thrashed the doctor
in the wagon who was taking him
there, SO that the hospital invoiced two
patients where only one was entered
in the bill of lading.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-01-18

THE cutting teeth of q rat are al.
ways sharp. The outer edge is com.
posed of enamel, this layer being
harder than the portion Immediately
beneath, and the latter, of course,
wears away much more rapidly, thus
leaving the outer edges always in good
condition for work.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-01-18

Where it is desirable to see the
tongue of very small child, the object
may be accomplished by touching the
upper lip with bit of sweet oil, which
will cause the child to protrude its
tongue
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-01-18

BELGIUM proposes to facilitate mar
riage by reducing the legal age for
both sexes to 81 years, instead of 25 for
the man and 81 for the woman, as the
law is now, and by making the consent
of the father alone necessary, instead
of that of both parents.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-01-18

A BRIGHT boy in Boston school was
asked 10 name six animals of the Arctic
zone. With the confidence of a college pro-
fessor, he promptly answered: ''Three po-
lar bears and three seals"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-01-18
All About western Farm Lands.

The "Corn Belt" is q monsilly paper pub
lished by the Passenger Department of the
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad.
1t is designed to give reliable information
concerning western farm lands, what can
be raised on them successfully, and the ex-
periences of farmers who live in the west
Copies of the paper will be sent to any ad-
dress for one year on receipt of 25 cents.
Postage stamps accepted. Address 'SThc
Corn Belt" 209 Adams St., Chicago.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-01-18
Halls Family Pills are the best.

Nor AT HoME.-"Unless he discovers
me-" she whispered, as she shrank behind
the curtains of her window, "hell find me
out" With beating heart she listened,
while the hired girl went to the door and
made the talk.-Detroit Tribune.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-01-18

DURING 1894 3,315 patents relating to
electricity were granted in Great Brit
min, the United States and Germany.
OF these l,1ao were British, being one
twentieth of all British patents, /, 7o4
were American and 4s1 were German.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-01-18

CoNsIDERATE.-F Father-''Why did you
permit young Mashman to kiss you in the
parlor last nightf Daughter-"Because
was afraid he'd catch cold in the hall
Brooklyn Life.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-01-18
very rich

DURING the year 1895, SO railroads
were sold in foreclosure, aggregating
Is, 129 miles of lines and representing a
total bonded debt and stock of S775,-
776,ooo During the year receivers were
appoin ted for 81 roads.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-01-18

WHAT this country needs is maple sugar
that will pass n thorough civil service ex-
animation at all seasons of the year-Balti.
more American
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-01-18

Miss GUsH-"O, captain, were you ever
boarded by piratel" Capt Storms-"Yes
He charged me s1l day for n hall room on
the fourth floor. r."-lndianapolis journal.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-01-18

PIsos Cure for Consumption has saved
me many Doctors bills. +. HARDY,
Hopkins Place, Baltimore, Nd, Dec. 2, '94.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-01-18

BEEcHAM's PILLS for constipation 10c and
and go by it. Annual sales 5000, 900 boxes.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-01-18

Prof. Archibald Geilie, the distin-
guished British geologist, is coming to
the United States soon on lecturing
tour,
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1896-12-04

will reply have used the New
only horse 2yearod mule who stepped right
the ghtest simplest
handle have and has the only
Think the Drill
fully ITSELF Yours, III 5. FRLERSON.
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HAMPSHIRE.

HAMPSHIRE, Nov. 30.-Well it rained
and rained and then turned cold. so the
farmers are having fine time for hog
killing. But it is not too cold to pre-
pare for weddings. This certainly must
be year for weddings; everyway we
turn we hear the ringing of wedding
bells
Miss Mary and Lee BusselPs school al
this place closed Friday, Nov. 20. They
were faithful and earnest teachers, and
this community will miss them very
much.
We welcome our new neighbors, Mr.
Elias Dodson and family. He has
moved to Hampshire to make it his
future home.
Mr.. Monty Faris, of Columbia, spe nj
several days with relatives here last
week.
A dinner was given at the hospitable
residence of Mr.. John Brooks last
Thursday. They had several of their
friends to spend Thanksgiving with
them.
We are very sorry to report little
Vivian Pogue very sick at this writing.
DIR. Long has pronounced measles and
scarlet fever to be the ailment We
hope she will soon recover.
We beg you to excuse our short letter
and promise to do better next time We
remain as ever, THELMA'
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SPRING HILL.

SPRING HILL, Dec. l.-Being absent
last week attending the Sunday-School
Convention in Nashville, failed to eX-
press how much the splendid reading
by Miss Dromgoole, of MurfreesborO,
was appreciated by those who attended.
A good sum was cleared by the Epwortb
Leaguers.
The Junior Christian Endeavorers
Thanksgiving service was we'll attended
and an interesting programme was rem
dered as follows:
"Sunshine in my Soul"
Lords Prayer, by Endeavorers.
Scriptural Reading, by nellie Molloy
Verses of Thanksgiving and praise by
each member.
Solo. "Swell the Anthem" by Sallie
Nellums.
Recitation, Lizzie. Campbell.
Selection on Thanksgiving, Annie
Hill.
Song, "Sing unto the Lord"
Reading, by Bessie Orman and Bessie
Hill.
Recitation, Marcus Nellums.
Pledge.
Song, Mizpah.
c.. f. Benediction.
on Thanksgiving a union service was
conducted at the Cumberland Presby-
terrain church.
Miss Annie Molloy has returned from
visit to Nashville.
Mr.. John Orman spent Sunday here
on his way from Hot Springs, Ark.
where he spent month. He returned
much improved from severe attack of
rh eumatism.
Miss Carrie DuBose, OF this place, is
visiting Nashville relatives.
Rev. and Mrs. Joseph Hardin and lit
| tie baby, of Marshall county, are with
the family of Rev. T. A. Hardin.
Misses Susie b. Moore and Irene
Cheairs spent several days last week
with Miss Olive Martin.
Misses Eunice Lee, of Duplex, and
Florence Farrell, of Columbia, were here
the first of this week.
Misses Loula Hannah and Leah Can
non have returned to Franklin after a
pleasant stay OF few days with their
friend Mrs. r. w. McLemOre, Jr.
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GLENN'S STORE.

GLENN's STORE, Nov. SO-This aw.
fully cold day finds me engaged in try.
ing to write a few items for the HER
AID.
We are having some weather like the
subscribers subscription bill, which is
unsettled"
Farmers are numbering their swine i'm
this community in the first degree.
Rev. Duncan, who was sent to Berlin
circuit, is giving entire satisfaction tc
the churches, so far as we have heard.
The sick in this community are re.
ported to be on the mend, except Mr.
jeff Gates, who is not improving Sc
fast. Those who were victims OF
measles have about recovered.
Chas. Glenn, of this place, has gone to
st. Louis, where he will make his future
home.
Miss Ida Berry closed her school al
Ash Hill last Friday. She is an excel
lent and well qualified teacher. Sh,
gave highest satisfaction to both
patrons and pupils, and she will soon
return to her home at Hillsboro, to the
regret of her many friends.
Mr.. w. n. Stephenson, of Nashville
spent last week with relatives at thi,
place.
With best wishes to the HERALI
family, l am, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
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LAsEA, Dec l-Here we come with
our little budget of news for the dear
old HERALD.
Elder E. S. Derryberry filled the pull
pit at Lasea last Sunday. Owing to the
cold weather but few were present.
Mr.. M. G. Kinnard and family, who
have been visiting in this neighbo
hood, have returned to their home in
Williamson county. 50 -,
w. Derry berry was in our midst few
days ago; he was accompanied by a
friend, Mr.. Doty, of Dickson county.
Miss Mary Hardison is on the sick
list this week.
Mr.. John Davis has bought the Mich
olson place. Mr.. Tom Ring will take
charge of the place Christmas.
Mrs. Mamie North of Murfreesboro, is
visiting the Misses Almonds.
Miss Maggie Grigsby spent few
days last week with her sister Mrs. A.
s. Derryberry.
Miss Laura Derry berry spent last
week with her cousin Miss Josie Derry
berry of Hardisons Mill.
ROSE AND NELL.
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GROVELAND.

GRovELAND, Nov. 29.-This being
fifth Sunday, there is no preaching at
any of the churches in this vicinity.
This is very rough day, the earth be-
ing shrowded in ice; and, this being the
case, and having to spend the day
around the fireside, / thought / would
try to scribble something for the ever
welcome HERALD, which is an appreci-
ated visitor every week. The subscrip-
ton list Of the HERALD has swelled
considerably in the last few years at
this point. l think the agricultural
Department. contains a great deal of
useful information to farmers, poultry
raisers and gardeners.
Rev. Fred 5. Mitchell, of West Point,
is visiting homefolks at this writing.
r. h. Denham, of Groveland, has Just
returned from Fitzgerald, Ga, where
he has been with stock.
Arrangements are being made to have
telephone line from Groveland to
Columbia, which will be great con-
venience to this neigh borhood.
j. Albert Dlllehay had a team to run
away last Thursday. Several sports
men were hunting near the field where
Floyd Dillehay was blowing. One of
them fired a shot and the team jumped
and jerked Floyd down and broke the
line, and away they went with the
pillow, tearing up the dirt as they went.
Fortunately no serious damage was
done.
Prof L. +. Redman, who is conduct
ing the public school at Pleasant Mt.
Academy, we arc glad to say is giving
perfect satisfaction.
Miss Malissia Howard, Of this place,
has returned from weeks visit to Co
lumbia relatives.
The little flock at Zion has no shep-
herd to lead them now. Revs. Rome,
Scott and Dortch have closed out their
work there and left them to go through
the chilly blast Of winter without q
pastor.
The early sown wheat is looking very
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CULLE0KA.

CULLEoKA, Nov. 29.-We may not
know how to do lots of things, but the
sunshine of our household believes we
can make the incest rag-dolls IN the
world and that Substitute" makes the
"cutest" little doll-caps. Everybody
can't be pleased, and this time those
who chance to read the Culleoka items
in this weeks HERALD will have 10 oe
can't lump from the sublime psstime
OF PLAYING dolls to the ridiculous at
tempt 10 please fastidiOus literary folks.
Yes, ice may cover the trees, the
ground hard frozen, the pigs and calves
squeahng and bleating in the chill wind,
but zee have sunshine at our house TINS
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LASEA.

LAsEA, Nov. 2S.-It becomes our sad
duty to chronicle the death of one of our
near neighbors and friends. On Mon
day last at II o'clock the Angle of Death
visited the home of Esq w. T. Almond
and claimed for his victim, Mrs. Francis
Almond. She was taken sick the week
before with CONGESTION of the brain and
gradually grew worse until she breathed
her last. The best treatment that good
physicians and kind friends could rem
der failed to give her anv relief. She
leaves husband, five daughters and
one son, and host of other relatives
and friends to mourn her loss. 1t is sad
indeed to part from loved ones, but God
who doeth all things well, knows what
was best for her and those she left be-
hind. We offer our heartfelt sympathy
to the bereaved family. The funeral
services were conducted by Mr.. Nolen
at 2 p. m. Interment at the family
burying-ground.
On Wednesday, Nov. %, at 10 o'clock,
at the residence of the brides father
Mr.. Patterson, Mr.. James Jones and
Miss Ada Patterson were united in mar
riage by Elder $. r. Sewell. The at
tendants were, Ross DerTyberry and
Miss Alice Patterson, Albert Ring and
Miss Ellie Jones. After congratula-
tions were over the party went to the
home of the groom's father, Mr.. Robert
Jones, where nice dinner awaited
them. May heavens richest blessings
be showered upon them through life, is
the wish of their friend.
Our editor should get after "Gipsy
Blair" for not practicing what he
breaches. He ought to be the first to
set the example, as he thought the cor
respondents ought to write every week.
So let us hear from you every week
"Gipsy." Il.
LAsEA, Nov. 29.-Well, winter i'm the
truest sense of the word is here, and
everybody in this neighborhood is
ready to Kill their hogs.
Miss Mary Hardison is indisposed at
this writing,
Mr.. Jim Jones, of this neighborhood,
and Miss Ada Patterson, of Marshall
county, were married Nov. p. We
wish them much happiness as they go
through life.
Mr.. Jim Hardison will move over to
Mr.. j. A. Sellers farm soon. We regret
to give Mr.. Hardison up, as he is a good
citizen.
Mr.. Anthem Derryberry is spanking of
moving down on Knob Creek,
Mr.. AlphonsO Derryberry is thinking
of moving into our midst; we welcome
him.
Mr.. p. L. Derryberry is going to Flo
rida soon to look after the body of Mr..
]. c. Speer, who was killed in October