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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-03-13

The very high stage of water in the
Maumee river will be beneficial to fish
ermen as it will allow the fish to come
up from the lake, provided there are
any fish left in the bay and lake. or
course we do not refer to Carp, as they
are not fish. The Carp having almost
entirely cleared the river of native fish,
have also destroyed all the wild rice
and late last Fall were often seen climb
ing up the river banks and helping
themselves to grapes from the vines of
the vineyards which adorn the banks.
One large Carp deyoured so many
Catawba grapes on the Big Island that
it became too intoxicated to get back
to the river and when found was sleep
ing off his ''jag." While in that cond
tion it was split into fence posts and is
now used for holding up barb wire net
ting to protect the vineyard.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-03-13

member of the Minnesota legisla-
ture has introduced bill which aims to
deprive the gentler sex of one of its
privileges-that of sending flowers and
other tokens of sympathy to criminals.
1t provides that anyone, except hus-
band, wife, child. parent, brother or
sister, who INDUCES in this practice
shall be guilty of Il nisdemeanor, and
on conviction shall be punished BY i'm
prisonment for from Is to 90 days, or by
a fine of from $25 to $1OO.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-03-13

Hon. r. S. Parker must feel highly
pleased with the many compliments he
is receiving, and the efforts of his legion
of friends who are using every honor
able means to secure his appointment
as Circuit Judge. kilograms from all
parts OF the district are being sent to
Governor Bushnell urging him TO ap-
point Mr.. Parker, Judge Bowersox of
Bryan, is thought to be the strongest
man opposing Mr.. Parker. In point of
Importance and volume of business
Wood county certainly is entitled 10
the Judge
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-03-13
Amnrinnn Nfnnlonll

On elevator in New York city build.
ing broke the other day, and the plat.
form fell from the tenth story to the
ground. There were nine men and one
woman ON it at the time of the acci.
dent. The leg of one man was broken;
the arm of another; and all were i'll
iured more or less by the terrible
shock. The woman escaped unhurt, it
is said, because the men all stood close
together, and, lifting her above them
in the air, saved her from any concus-
sion more severe than q jar. Each man
there must have felt that there was a
chance of his death in the next minute.
The prompting in these men that led
in the opinion of Youths Companion
writer, not because she was especially
pretty, or young, or old, but simply be-
cause she was q woman. Nor did the act
receive any marked notice from the
newspapers. 1t is natural and usual for
American men to protect any helpless
woman. No race, ancient or modern,
has given to the weaker sex the univer-
sal honor paid to it by the American
man. A witty woman with quick-see-
ing eyes and keen perceptions, who had
travelled much, said: "An Englishman
is not rude to woman, if she belongs to
higher class than his own: a French
man compliments her if she is young
and pretty; but an American takes care
of her though she be old and ugly and
poor, because he believes her to be
,gentler and better than himself" The
American woman should consider long
before she risks the losing of this pre-.
rogative by becoming loud, boastful
weak imitation of n man.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-03-13

The remains of the unfortunate
man who was found dead in the eastern
part OF the township were consigned to
the grave in Fort Meigs cemetery ON
Tuesday last. A number of Perrys-
burg people were present to perform
the last rites for one who had died
alone aud among strangers. Rev. d.
III. Bailey ofiiciated and his remarks
wer1 appropriate and very touching.
1t is stated that the deceased had
called at several farm houses in the
vicinity where his body was found stat
ing that he was sick and feared his end
was approaching and asked permission
to lie down and rest, but was refused.
1t is supposed he started for cabin in
the woods short distance from where
his body was found, but died before
reaching the place. His was sad
ending alone; sick; no home; no
help; no friends; none but his God to
watch oyer him.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-03-13

The county commissioners at joint
meeting with the Lucas county commits
siOners decided that new joist and
planking were necessary for the Mau.
NEE bridge, and the work is now being
done. Commissioner Gundy favored
putting in steel joist which would be o
permanent Improvement but the other
Commissioners did not approve the
plan hence new ioist now being put in
must be replaced later on. Patch work
is always the most expensive kind ol
Improvement.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-03-13


There is considerable complain being
made in various cities against the nui-
sance caused by promiscuous splitting
in public places. 1t seems Bowling
Green is slightly troubled, and the
Sentinel gives the nsisance hard iab
in the following brief sentence. ut
will soon be necessary for the occu-
pants of the four corner stores to either
erect troughs or start d ferry line to
connect the curb with their doors, SO
that customers may gain an entrance"
This item is very timely and we might
add that there are a few places Perrys-
burg where the splitting habit has
become decidedly disgusting.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-03-13

The good people of Michigan, says the
Detroit Journal, have given the life
Imprisonment penalty for intentional
murder a fair test. 1t has failed to
prove its efficacy as a deterrent, and is
wofully impotent to protect society. A
bill will be presented to the Legislature
again this session providing for the
restoration of capital punishment. 1t
will be antagonized by the opponents of
retributive justice, and we shall hear re-
peated the sentimental arguments
which have hitherto defeated the pass
age of like measures.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-03-13

Engineer Rigg informs the JOURNAL
that Bowling Green will have perfect
system of sewerage when they com
plete plans as now proposed. 1t will
be necessary for the city to put in fill
tering beds in order to purify their
sewerage before allowing it to pass into
the open creek, which is the outlet.
The people OF the hub demonstrate
good judgment in this matter.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-03-13

There are a number of people in
Bowling Green who have an idea they
are experts with shot gun. A short
time since they held shooting match
and invited DIR. Bowers of Perryshurg
to partlcipate. The doctor was not
feeling well that day, but managed to
break 50 out of tt possible 100 blue rocks
the only man in the party who sue
ceeded in doing anything like such
scientific work.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-03-13

He was a Maine clergyman, and, of
course, somewhat unacquainted with
new-fangled forms of vice, to say the
least. Accordingly, says an eastern con-
temporary, when he espied nickel-in-
the-slot machine at n seaside resort last
summer, his curiosity was aroused and
he dropped in a nickel. Luck was COM
ing the clergyman's way that day, and,
to his intense horror, ten nice cigars
rolled out of the machine in response
to the titillations of it's interior as the
nickel ratified through it. In fact, the
good man was so scandalized that he
took the cigars away and burned
them--one at time.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-03-13

A ST. Louis paper recently gave an
account of the organization of society
of young women in Carthage, Mo-,
whose mission was to raise money for
Cuba. The story was pure fiction, but
the name, picture and residence of the
alleged leader were published. She re-
ceived so many letters offering help
and encouragement that she organized
such club among her friends, and it
is meeting with great success.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-03-13

Many towns no larger than Perrys-
burg have their own Opera houses
where their citizens enjoy theatrical
attractions, but since our village is so
closely connected with Toledo by cleo
trio cars, our people are given the ben
eft of the best attractions en- route, by
visiting the Toledo theatres, and every
good show is well patronized by our
people. In this regard our advantages
are equal to those of the city.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-03-13

Muskegon's whist club, the member
ship of which is made up of 13 young
women, has startled Michigan by an
nouncing u continuous vaudeville per-
formance for charity. The young
women proclaim that they will keep up
the entertainment as long as anybody
remains in the hail, and have not
tiinched az the threat of four young
men to come with lunch basket pre-
pared to stay all night.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-03-13

The Ohio Central Lines nave leased
in the Hotel Chittsndep at Columbus, an
Office room having "a High street en-
trance and Hotel Lobby entrance also;
in which will be, after April 18th, the
City Ticket Office, the Office of General
Agents Gamble and Work of the Pas
senger and Freight Departments re-
spectively, and their clerical forces.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-03-13
Pushing Right Along.

Workmen have been at work at the
northern end of the electric railway ex-
tension to grade the roadbed. The
special committee objected to the en-
tire street being torn up. The rails
are laid TO Clay street, and the steam
pillow has rooted up the pavement down
to Court street.-Sentinel.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-03-13

A dealer in paper-bncked books who
carries an immense stock reports that
the demand for james Boys" literature
shows no sign of abatement. And as
long as this demand continues so long
will the law be kept busy with emula'
tors of the gory-handed outlaws.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-03-13
MARRIED..

JOHNSON-BURCHIE.-On Wednes-
day, March 10, by Rev. j. N. Stef-
fanni, Mr.. Charles Johnson and Miss
Mary Burchie, of Moline.
These young people are well and fav-
orably known and have a host of friends
who wish them happiness and success
in their journey of life.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-03-13

The Ohio Central Lines haye placed
an order for 1000 tons of heavy steel
rail which it is expected will be placed
In track in the Spring. This will COM
plete entire line north of Corning then
with steel rail.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-03-13

A wedding ceremony took place in
Trenton. Mo-, the other day which was
q notable one for the reason that both
the contracting parties had passed the
age of three score and ten and that the
marriage was the elimination of a
courtship that had extended over q
period of more than 40 years.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-03-13

The Sentinel man turns weather
prophet He differs somewhat from
the goosebone man, but still adheres to
poultry. Here is his latest: A big
fleck of crows passed over town
about o'clock this morning in a north
easterly direction. This is another
indication of spring weather at hand,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-03-13

The women of Kansas secured more
public Offices in the last election than
did the women of Utah or Colorado
90 county uperintendencies of instruc-
ton, and al the Offices from mayor to
chief of police in two cities,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-03-13
HAsKINs PRECINCT.

The Republicans OF Haskins precinct
ship officers at Haskins at the usual
place on Saturday, March 18th, at p.
m. FRED PINERT, Com.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-03-13

Colonel Chase, of Cincinnati, who
made several speeches for the Republi-
can ticket IN Wood county last fall, is
said to be an applicant for fourth assist
ant postmaster general. The Colonel
did excellent work for Mckinley and
sound money.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-03-13
DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS.

The Perrysburg township caucus will
be held at the town hall, Saturday after
noon, March 13 at p. M Corporation
caucus at same place and date, at 7:30
D. m. ROBERT SIMMONS, Com.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-03-13

It is said that during the recent holi-
days every single girl in the town of
Brookstown, Ky, was married, There
won't be any more surprise parties in
that town until another batch Of girls
grows up.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-03-13

Lowell, Nc, has n woruaa Justice Of
the peace who is Occasionally called
upon to otlicate at weddings. She never
kisses the bride.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-03-13
HASKINS PRECINCT.

The Democrats of Haskins precinct,
Middleton township, will hold their
caucus at Haskins, Tuesday, March Is,
at p. m.
JOHN SCHwIND, Com.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-03-13
CAUCUS CALLS,
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS.

The caucus OF Perrysburg township
Republicans will be held at the town
hall, Perrysburg, March 20, at 2 p. m.
Corporation caucus will be held at the
same place and on same date at 1880 p.
m. e. A. UNDERH1LL,
G. F. RIDER,
f. L, BLUE,
e. L. KINGSBURY.
Committeeman.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-03-13
Wanted Idea 3E':s $ns $ sss .9$s!' Se3s'

Protect your Idens; they may bring you wealth
Write JOHN WEDpEkBCRN & CO., Patent Attor.
and list OF two hundred inventions wanted.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-03-13

Hs-1EALS SsRVsO EN- ROUTE. any hour. DA'
r NIGHT, at moderate cost.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-12-25
ABBEVILLE LOUISIANA SATURDAY DECEMBER IS 1897

Reed on this fund since my last
report from J. O. Hebe1t, Esq.
| on roll '97 on Dec. g. '97 133 10
Crml pros fund is overdrawn SAG 80
Reed on thisfnnd since my last
report from O. Hebert, Esq, ON
roll '97 on Dee. 2, '97 133 70
Civil expense fund has on hand ESQ 73
Reed on this fund since my last
report from j. o. Hebert, Esq,
on roll '97 on Dec. 2, ~ 195 u
Road x bridge has on hand 4o4 Al
Reed on this fund since my last
report from j. O. Hcbert, Esq,
on roll '97 on Dec 2, '97 227 e3
AbbeYille bridge fund has on
hand 40 06
Reed on this fund since nv last
report on Dec. 2, '97 from j. O. He
bert, Esq.on roll 'E l62 80
Surplus fund has on hand S164 03
Reed On this fund since my last
report from j. O. Hebert, Esq.
on roll i97, ON Dec. 2, 07 ID Sc
License fund has OH hand 1000 Is
Reed on this fund since my last
report from j O. Hebert, Esq,
on roll '97 ON Dec. 9, '97 $50 SO
Yery Respectfully,
ELI WISE.
Par. Treas
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-12-25

The following report of road and bridge
committee was received and ordered
spread on the minutes, Iowit:
ABBEyILLE, La, Dec. IS, 1897.
To the Hon. President and Members of
the Police Jury of Vernlilion parish
Gentlemen:
Yonr committee on roads and bridges
met this day in regular session with a
full attendance,
Mr. Atenas Meaux appeared and re-
qnested to be instructed relative to the
retracing of the road near his lands.
Mr. Preiean came before the committee
relative to the tracing of a public road
near his residence in the 4th ward and he
was advised what action should be taken
IN said matter
There being no further business the
committee adjourned.
BABfLAs LEBLANC,
j. THECLET IlHERIoT.
j. .N.eWILEIAMs.
Committee.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-12-25
Police Jury Proceedings
ABBEvlLLE, La, De,

| ABBEVlLLE. LA, Dec. IA, 1921.
The Police Jury in and for Vermilion
parish met this day in regular session.
Present, NJ. Sarver President, and
Messrs. J. L. Theriot, M. L. Eldredge, W.
p. Miller, B. leblanc and A. Picard.
Absent Geo. Delano.
The minutes of the last meeting were
read and approved.
Mr.. Miller, as s'member appointed to as
certain what would be the cost of grading
the public roads in this parish reported
stating he hadreceived estimates on said
work ranging from $500 to $4,000 per
mile. He also reported relative to the. es-
tabllshing of 4 poor farm in this parish,
stating that the Police Jury of the parish
of Rapides had such a farm and that it
haWYbeen quite successful. Said report
charged.
Sr. Miller moved and it was seconded,
tina the President be and is hereby au-
thori2ed to appoint committee to ascer-
tain the cosU of purchase or lease of
suitable place to establish a poor farm,
whereupon Messrs NJ I Gordy, NJ L Ell
dredge and WsP Miller were appointed
Said committee is also further authorized
to draw up and present to this body a
suitable ordinance Teiative to the work
ing of the prisoners confined in the parish
jail under sentence for minor otfenses.
Adopted.
Dist Atty Gordy reported that he had
effected a settlement of the claim Of own
ers of schooner Emma which report was
accepted and the committee were dis
charged.
Mr.. Jones came forward and made
statement relative to damage to public
roads caused by water from rice farms
and asked for further time to repair same
which request was granted.
On motion of Mr.. Miller duly seconded,
the bill against ] o Hebert, ESD for one
bloodhound be and is hereby ordered to
struetions to collect.
On motion of Mr.. Miller duly seconded, !
Resolved that civil engineer be employ
ed 10 survey and locate sites for draw
bridges across Bayon Vermilion, one at |
Perry and onc at the d @ Broussarl cross
ing, said engineer to make plans and !
specifications OF the same and submit |
them to the dist atty, Wbereupen W w
Edwards, Esq, was appointed.
On motion of Mr.. Miller duly seconded |
resolved that the parish attorney NJ L
Gordy, Esq. be and is hereby authorized |
and requested to make application to the |
Z Wal. Department for permit to es-
tatlish draw bridge across bayou Yer /
million at Perry. Adopted.
On motion of Mr. Miller duly seconded.
resolved that the parish attorney NJ I /
Gordy, Esq be and is hereby requested to
make application to the S War Depart
ment for permit to establish draw bridge
across bayou Vermilion at the Olidon
Broussard crossing. Adopted.
The following report from the Finance
Committee was received and ordered
spread on the minutes. to-wiI:
To the President and Members of the
Police Jury of Vermilion parish
GENTLEMEN: The following Is a settle-
ment with the Sheriff for collections
month of November 1891 on rolls of '97:
70 amt coll Nov rolls '57 par tax $500 rs
coll :. q corp 10 Al
licenses Of '97 1876 90
et1s-o %
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-12-25

i d Leqe .. z. so
L.O Broussard assg CNugier wit fees IL 10
Lawrence Gibson wit fees 20
I,oyi,1fa g Il 90
D B Shaw interpreter for crt 4 eases 20 90
q Bourque assg J A Leblanc iailor 275 90
E Wise & Co assg NJ I Gordy pros
plead guilty 90 90
@ Bonrque assg A G Escndier reprs so
II Rondreaux quarantine guard % 90
a Leblanc - ~ 90
II Befair {. ~ 90
B Babino 9. 1850
n Leblanc Q 90
n r Camnbe]I II. Z. 80 20
e w Huff guard inspector 1000
j T TheTiot E & b com & mlge 20 SO
. mem p J q com work 10 20
B Leblanc Il q b com d mlge 20 80
!. mem z d com work s. 30
j N Williams X 4 b com & nlge 25 go
com work 12U5
M Saryer mem j & miIage 1900
a Picard $50
w T Miller Il com 1900
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-12-25
THE MERIDIONAL.
JACKSON'S LTMBLESS
COTTON
Gam he Obtained fr Ozm a. c. Way
field. Atlanta, Ga.

created moro talk throughout the
cotton growing world than all other
varieties combined. There has been
over FIVE thousand from nearly every
State in the union to visit the farm
of Mr.. Jackson, near this city, and
they are unanimous in their opinion
that il is the most wonderful and
productive Gotten in the world. Not
a limb on it, it grows from 6 to Ia
feet high, planted from 6 to lc inches
apart, rows from 8 to 4 feet wide
and has from 40 to 100 boils to the
stalk, so anyone can see Why it will
make from 4 to s bales per acre.
The staple is white and silky and
much longer than the. common cot.
ton, and brings much higher price.
and it can be ginned ON all ordinary
gins.
Every farmer that goes TO see il is
impressed with the idea, not whether
he wants to hny these seed, but the
fact he must do it to protect himself
aud make a success Of raising cotton
at present prices. This cotton patch
isguarded day and night, but every
bedy has an invitation to come and
ste this wonderful cotton.
j. w Snith, who is Cashier Of
the First National Baak Of Gaines
vile, GA. has for sale. some Of the
Jackson LinbIes5 Cotton Seed at the
following prices Two hundred
dollars per bnshel, seven dollars per
pound They also put them up il.
packages OF eco select seed TO each
package, at.one dollar per package,
6 packages for $5. e0, tbifty-tiye
packages ioF iof S25,0U, seventy i've
packages for S50.10. and hundred
and Sixty packages for $4,000. All
seed are put up with full directions
for planting. He has adopted this
plan Of distributing the seed, SO the
merchants can order for their Gus
toners or anyone can make sixty
dollars profit by ceiling $50 packa-
ges. With each box containing lG0
packages OF seed, be puts IN one
large photograph of the Jackson
cotton patch with negroes. picking it
and circulars giving the history
about ibis wonderful cotton and tes-
timonlals from r. T. Nesbit, the
Commissioner Of Agriculture Of
Georgia and J. s. Newman, formerly
of the Agricultural department Of
Alabama, now OF South Carolina
they both having examined this cot
ton in the patch.
All seed will be delivered free al
the above prices, 50 send for what
you want ut once, you can send check
or F. @. Order or Registered letter
TO j. G. MayGeld, Manager, Atlanta, i
Ca. Box T43. If yonr order is re-
ceived after all seed is sold your
money will be returned free OF cost
TO you.
There will no doubt be takers
ppddling cotton seed claiming them
10 be jackson Limbless Cotton, SO
order ut osce for what you want.
10 1895, Mr.. Jakson had only 81
stalks, this year the crop he raised
would bring over one hundred thou
sand dollars. So you do not have
10 be be rich tosget start. Now ls
the expected time, buy some ofthese
seed. The frst bale Of this cotton
sold on The Atlanta market Nov. 23,
for 10 cents per popnd, the staple
measured ono and oneshalf inches
long. See Atlanta Journal Of that
date. which gives a full account Of
the value and quality of the cotton,
by expert cotton men. "A +
4
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-12-25

The Treasurer submitted the following
seport which was accepted and ordered
spread ON the minutes. towit:
ABBEvILLE. La, Dec. IS, 1897.
To Hon. President and Members of To-
lice Jury of Vermilion parish.
GENTS: The following is the financial
standing of the parish at this date:
Mag const & phys fund has
on hand 10 23
Reed on this fund since my last
report on Dec 2 '97 from j. o. He
bert on roll of '97 ~
Dist atty 4 shift fund has on hand 1S9 4a