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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-04-09
MOUNT vERNoNrs GUARD.
GittIc Old CoIorcd Man HASN'T Missed
n Day In Years.

Littlc Old CoIOrcd Man HASN'T Missed
Day In Years.
Edward Parker, the little old colorcd
man who occupies the sentry box at the
tomb of Washington at Mount Vernon,
lives in Washington, says the Washing
ton Star. That is, his family lives here,
and he comes over by special permit
OF the organization which has control
Of the old home of the first president
of the United States
For years the tomb of Washington
has been constantly before this old col
ored mans vision. He has never missed
b day from that dingy sentry box since
Mount Vernon pnssed into the charge
of the ladies. and before that, dating
from 1s4l, he had lived on the place.
He was slave of John Washington, and
is the last of the old servants now liv-
ing.
Every other Saturday Parker comes
over to Washington, always carrying
with him an old-fnshioned carpet bag.
10 common In the days of reconstruc-
s1on. The following Monday morning
he may always be seen n hnlf hour at
least before the first train starts for
Mount Vernon waiting around the cor
ner of Pennsylvania avenue and Thir-
Seenth street. He hns never missed tho
first train since the electric cars began
running to Mount Vernon. Before that
the first boat to Mount Vernon, on al
ternating Monday mornings, always
found him passenger.
Parker is. indeed character. He as
sisted in burying the Inst person con-
signed to the vnult in the Washington
tomb. After that the key to the vault
was thrown into the Potomac. This
was in the early SOS.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-04-09
TOLD HIS CLAM STORY.
How n Funny Detroit Man Won His
Case With the Jury.

Case With the Jury.
Marshall 2. Wilder, the funny little
man. is charged with having with
malice aforethought and evil intent
sprung few of his tales on jury and
thereby turned their verdict in his di-
rection, says the Detroit journal.
y few weeks ago Marshall came to
town and in the circuit court sued DR..
Hercules Sanche OH a promissory note
for $1,000. lie won the case, and now
the counsel for the defense has applied
for new trial on the ground that the
jury was improperly influenced.
The lawyer says that during recess
Marshall went out into the hall and
told the jurymen lot of funny stories,
including that one about the New Jer-
sey clam digger who fed his family on
clans so long that their stomachs rose
and fell with the tide. That settled it,
the Snnche lawyer says, and the man
who laughs was solid as n boarding
house biscuit with the jury. They went
into court. he says, and chuckled out
verdict in his favor.
The counsel for the defense saws
Wilder's jokes would win a favorable
verdict from jury of pine stumps,
hence the application for n new trial
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-04-09
SOCIETY IN SIBERIA.
HOsteAs and Gucsts Frequently Re-
tire to Kitchen tn Cook and Eat.

|
tire TO Kitchen to Cook and Eat.
At one OF the grand balls attended
ut Krasnoyarsk, writes Thomas G. Al
len. lr., of Questionable Siberia" in
Ladies' Home Journal, | was impressed
by the profusion of flowers used in the
decoration of the ballroom. and which
had been imported from Europe at
enormous expense, and also by the inn
portance given to the matter of re-
freshments. Although there appeared
to be about four girls to one man. the
male portion Of the company spent the
greater part OF the evening at the
buffet, or zokooski table, eating and
drinking. The conversation of the wom-
en-, found, was most conventional, and
one could invariably anticipate the
same remarks upon an introduction to
n lady. Knowledge of French, which
was surprised to find few could speak,
is considered the most graceful fem
ininc accomplishment
The kitchen. however, has for the
lady Of the land peculiar fascination.
Very often while dressed in silks and
satins, and conversing with her guests.
hostess will proceed to fry n "blin"
or pancake. and eat il with the greatest
gusto. TIE other ladies are at liberty
to follow the hostess example if they
choose
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-04-09
A BOGUS CELLO.
Amusing Instance of Way in which
MuHcums Are Imposed Upon.


Muscums Arc Imposed Upon.
A very amusing instance of the why
In which museums nre imposed upon
has just come TO light, says the st.
james Gazette. At the French revolu-
ton, when the Cathedral of st. Denis
vas 30 mutilnted, the figures which or
namentcd the beautiful Gothic tomb
of Dngobcrt wus thrown down, and for
the most part destroyed, all that re-
mnincd being the body of his Queen
Nnntildc and the head OF his son Clovis.
When the restorers steppcd in sub
sequently they made the best they
could of the bits, putting the sons head
on the mothers body and calling it the
Refine Nantilde. Not long ago more in
telligent restorers put an end to this
nbsurlity, and there are now to be seen
Mt st. Denis two statues on which the
original proportions OF each are pre-
served. But meanwhile casts of the
hybrid were taken, and they still cx-
list in the collection OF the Bcaux Arts
In Paris and in the National Bavarian
museum at Munich us examples to stu
dents of all that is best in Gothic art.
But this is not all. In the great mu-
scum at Berlin, in the sculpture de-
pnrtmcnt, there Is small statuctte of
stone, with various cracks and flaws
which give it an antique appearance,
which is nothing less than q smaller
and very imprudcntly made counterfeit
of the hybrid. The forger felt the diff
flculty which might be raised to pac-
10 hoa1 al,
md so has modified both TO small cx-
tent; but there is not u shadow of doubt
that he has succeeded in palming Off
most unexpected imposition where he
could little expect to.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-04-09
New York and the West.

The ignorance of the New Yorker on
the west is as remarkable rs the igno-
rance of the Englishman. / have at
times hal an idea that they affected it,
as one Of the signs of Anglomnnia. To
hate Chicago, to know naught of the
west, to think that New York does the
thinking and deciding for the whole
rest OF the country, is the creed of the
Gothamite. No wonder the theatrical
managers make such dreadful blum
der in bringing New York successes"
to the west, when they, too, are nctu-
ated by the idea that what the empire
city says "goes," from Maine to Cali
fornia. OF the latter state the New
Yorker knows three things-that they
make good wines, that everybody is di-
vorced, except the people who have
never been married, and that the Dur
rant murders were committed there.
On the latter subject they are well post
cd, much interested, and they immedi-
ately begin to ask you about them. 1t
reminded me of the experiences OF u
friend OF mine who went 10 England
and at his first dinner party was asked,
with breathless interest; "llow are the
poor Indians?" ...............
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-04-09

gathered at his home on last Frida,
evening and enjoyed pleasant even
ing's outing.
On Tuesday morning last, occurred
the death of The infant son of George
Feltman and wife. The funeral wa.
held at the residence on Wednesday
Rev Stecker conducting the services
The parents have the sympathy of 4
large circle of friends in their sad be.
reavement
Samuel Werner has moved his family
to Bradner, where he will be employed
in u saw mill.
M. j. Kenny left for his home in Col
umbus on Saturday last, where he Will
visit week with his family.
o. ID. Finch was tho guest of friends
in Pemberyille a few days last week.
Miss Gabrial visited friends in Eos
toria over Sunday.
Miss Norris OF Norris Station, was
the guest of Geo. Reed and family few
days last week.
II. G. Cordrey attended the Silver
convention at Indianapolis, Ind, o.
Wednesday last.
Mrs. II. L. Hathaway visited FIRE.
mont friends over Sunday.
Mrs. Dr.. Heltmun and sons of Toledo
were guests of friends here few DAYS
last week.
DR. Z. w. Baker visited at his homt
IN Maumee over Sunday.
G. o. Hyde left on Monday morning
for visit ut his old home in Pennsyl
vania.
A runaway occurred on Monday even
ing last, causing much excitement and
resulting in the death OF one horse. A
team of colts belonging to james Del
ter, became frightened aud ran down
the street In their fright they ran
into II horse and buggy owned by Simon
Welsh OF Braduer which was beina
driven by Mrs Davis aud her daughter
from that place. The horse aud buggy
were standing in front of Simmons
drug store and the little girl was seated
in the buggy while Mrs Davis wss
dotng some shopping, when the tear
OF colts dashed into the single rig aud
together the three horses went down
the street. The team. made turn
striking the single horse with the pole
OF the buggy, which entered jus
beloG the heart. The horse ran .
short distance and dropped dead !
Both buggies were demolished and th.
team was badly cut and bruised. |
The little girl was thrown out Of the
buggy but escaped uniniured. Mr.
Deter settled the damage by giviu. |
Mr.. Welsh another horse.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-04-09

Election passed off quietly here with
the following officers elected from this
precinct:
Township: ip:-Trustee-C. f. Wollam
of Rising Sun; Clerk, Theodore Fris-
bee, of Prairie Depot; Assessor Free
port precinct, Frank Adams.
Corporation Copncilmen j. r.
Williamson, d. Black and Fl. G. Blair,
Street Commissioner, J. IA. Lusk; Mar
shal, John Warren.
School Board;-P. G. HOLES and B.
c. Harding,
Freeport township elected their en-
tire Republic ticket and gave Will
liam II. Duncan a majority of so votes.
The entertainment and banquet given
by the wives, mothers, sisters and lady
friends of the X. of p. boys on last Fri
day evening in honor of the X. of P.'s
WAS grand success. A very interest
ing program was rendered consisting OF
vocal and instrumental music and reci-
tations, after which the jolly crowd
partook OF bountiful repast. After
supper several very good toasts were
given by the boys and their ladies', and
all departed for their homes at late
hour, hoping the ladies would again
give them such treat
The old fashioned smelling school en-
tertanment at The school house on Fr
day evening last WIS very amusing aud
interesting aud was we'll attended.
Mrs. j. Slahl has the honor OF spelling
the class down.
Several friends OF Thomas White
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-04-09
Arlcr,nnr Trrc-

American type, although so per cent.
dearcr. than English, is used iIi half the
display work in Indian printing offices,
which an An@lo-IHdian publisher says
SIS har3'y 10 lc wondered ut when each
mail hrirF7 beautifully printed pros
pcctuses from America, while the print
er is hardly aware that an English type
founder or machine manufacturer
exists, unless he subscribes to trade
journal"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-04-09

The appointment of eX-King Milan as
general in chief of the Seryian army is
assigned to curious cause. King Al
eSander's mother, eX-Quecn Natalie, it
seems, set such n pace in dress and
court festivities that the Belgrade hus-
bands could not stand it, They re-
monstrated with the king, and, as the
surest way TO keep Natalie out of the
capital, her spendthrift husband was
invited back.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-04-09
Zoar Lutheran Church,
Rev. G. S. IDE, Pastor.

REV. Z. ). lDE, Pastor.
Good Friday, Apr. S.-Lenteu serv-
ices at lOa. M, conlmemorating the
Saviour's death. A class of eight will
be examined that day, concerning their
knowledge of the truths of The cate
chism.
Easter Day, Apr. 10, morning serv-
ices. Preparatory service at $3.50.
Easter service and communion at 10.
The following children Will be con-
firmed: Carl Mutscbler, Carl Pfisterer,
Iohn Schumacher, Fred Vetter, Minna
Woke, Clara Victor, Meta jennings,
Julia Christel.
ln tho afternoon the pastor will be at
Maumee.
Easter Monday, Apr. IL, another
Easter service will be held at 10 Il. IN.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-04-09
Teeting OF Benevolent Order OF
Eiks

New Orleans, May IL 12th inclusive.
For this occasion. Agents of the c. II.
& ID. ty, will make special rate OF one
fare fer lhe round trip. Tickets will ht
on sale Nav 9th 9TH and Sh 1893 and
will he good tn leturn leaving New Or
leans within IL days exclusive of date
OF sale. For information call on uesrpsr
Ticket Agent. Ma,S
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-04-09
PRAIRIE DEPOT.

Work in the oil field has been quiet,
but will be quite lively again AS soon Us
the roads get So they are passable.
The K, of p. and I. o. o. e. lodges
have added several new members to
their lists recently.
Graham & McElroy, our new firm ia
painting and paper hanging report bus
mess good.
Joe Gabrlal, our new tailor, is turn
ing out some fine specimans of work
manship.
Our electric lights were shut off
Irecently owing to Il change which has
been made in engines. A much larger
and more powerful engine has been put
in, and the service from this time on,
no doubt, will be excellent. Another
arc light together with several smaller
ones have been added to the plant,
hence the change Of power.
]. F. Ross who has been on the sick
list for the past week, is again able to
be out.
Miss Blanche Douty of Weston, Wis
tied the family of b. C. Harding the
first of the week.
C. E. Stackhouse of Stony Ridge, was
in town recently.
Miss Dora Galipin of Haskins, visited
with friends here the fist of the week.
DR.. Baker entertained his friend, F.
D. Farmer, OF Maumee, a few days.
Bert King of Toledo, visited at his
home here recently.
w. Calkins, who left this place about
March 10, for Seattle. WASH, has re-
turned, and reports that city lively, and
a great number Of people there prepar-
ing to take their leave for Klohdike.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-04-09
Merit Always wins.$

Tho hard tiWes of The past.kthree o.
-four years haYS heen very destructi 5e /.
all industrial aTairs, and fhe railway,
have had an unusual m6unt OF diff
Guilty In making bSth endF meet. Rail
roads that have, Ruripg this tryin,
same time affordiug hgh class trnnspor
tation facilities To Ter patrons, have
indeed. been forIubatt. And such al
event speaks well for the management
of The roads.
The record of he Nickel Plate Road
during the recent period of industrial
depression has Seen remark kable. and i
speaks most eIbquentIy oil the conser-
vatlVe JndgenRn ot / ma ers, 70
this road hF nn'e greal kuu steta
riosre~- M m1te 'ai Imp'kvpmenf
ITS raaw ani uM.pou1 in tpp
ances, and n perfrcl IN Us qupmeul
Cleveland lOwn Topic
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-04-09
Heducod isntcs TO l.acir.e Oon.t

s 81, ~ t,lI iac"na, Spak
Helena liutta, Goti On al oIare poag
IA Drc, Wash, I'm nni /. ~ \ 4
reach d Il rNtr m iY | rpt via Glow
Leaf Rout. Chuee of routrs heyons
81. Louis with through rouusi an
Slerpers at smal cosl additional. ri
ON nearest Asent on uddreasG !, O. Jenk-
ms, Gen'l Pass. Agent, Toledo, ohio.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-04-09
EASTER
Continued from first page.)

Dismissal hymn by choir, Saviour
Breathe an Evening Blessing.
Organ Postlude.
This 10 service for old, middle aged
and young, and is following custom
set in many nations to give u vesper
service bright with word and song.
All are invited.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-04-09
The Ponc,a senI.

The seal worn by the pope. and used
by him on official documents to which
his signature is attached, has on it the
engraving of fish, with the cipher of
the wcnrer. Since the thirteenth CEN
fury every pope has worn ring of this
character, and II IL shattered with n
hammer when the wcarcr dies. to pre-
vent its use on n forged document.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-04-09

1t you wjsh to reach Alnska it. will be
to your advantage 20 call upon nearest
Agent Clover Leaf houle, Through
ticksls via San Francisco or Portland at
lowest rates. Full paticuars upon APP
plication TO G, c. Jenkins. Grn'l Pass.
Ageut, Toledo, Ohio
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-04-09
Excursion Rates TO New Orleans.
April 2, ) and 4.

On account of the Hotel Mems Conven
tinn to be held az New Orleans, La. tn,
OHIO Central Lines will make II rate O.
one fare for the round trip. Tickets on
sale April 2. AMI 4, good returning
until April 10. Aprill5
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-04-09
Evangelical Church.

REV. ]. n. STEFFANNI, Pastor.
e. REA BURGER, Assistant.
Easter services will be held at Evan
gelical church Sunday at 7:3O p. IN. A
special program will be given consist
ing of songs, recitations, trios, duets,
ETC., with especial reference to The
Risen Christ. Everyone will he cordi-
ally invited.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-04-09
EEonac-SrciI cr., ExcmrSIou Gu a. u
~. .i'n he Snu Tia ann ISn.a

Agents of the G. Fl. & D. KY. will sci
Houe-SAt llsrs' ticket 30 the South aflf
West, ut one lowest first cl iSs rate fn.
The round trip, p'u4 $500 Tickets vii
be on sale April and 10, 1898. Ft
Information, inquire Of your neare
Ticket Agent. April 10
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-04-09
ST. Johns English Lutheran.
REV. ENGERs, Pastor.

REV. ENGERS, Pastor.
The Easter services will consist of
the regular Sunday services, at the
usual hours tC which all are Invited.
The following boys were confirmed at
this church on Sunday last Frank
Brassia, Tommie Keller, Ernest RAIDER,
Fred Hechler, Geo, Hahn.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-04-09
HOteImcn's Mutual BenoEit AssocaJ
lion.
New Orlonns, Ap,1I iIh, 1s9s.


For the above oucaslou Agents uf The
@. II & D Ry., VIII make u rate OF une
fare for the round trip. / ick ts VIII be
ON sale April 2ud, Bird and 4h. good to
return, leaving New Orleans. I'D to aud
including April 18th, 1898. IAN infor-
nation call on neareeC Ticket Agent
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-04-09
Manitoba son.

! In Manitoba you can turn furrow
many miles long and not encounter n
stone rs large as your fist. The Garth,
Ror n distance down from three TO five
feet Is n rich, black loan. made by cen
turies and centuries of decaylng vcgcta-
ion.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-04-09
Amber Tor Pines.

Valuable discoveries of amber have
recently been made In British Columbia,
which It is claimed will be able to sup
ply the pipemakers OF the world with
amber for another hundred years.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-04-09

Drawing Room Sleeping Cars on Nos. 2, 4 and
6 through to Cleveland Erie Buffalo, New York
and Boston; on Nos. 5 and to Chicago or in
trrmediata points Meals served at up-to-
date Dining Stations and in Nickel Plate Dining
Cars at opportune meal hours. Baggage checked
through to dos cstination. On inquiry you will find
our rates are always lower than via other lines,
service considered.
For rates and detailed information, address B,
F. Horner, General Passenger Agent, Cleveland,
o., or Local Ticket Agent.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-04-09

fESTl8ULED SLEEPING CAs
ON NIGHT TRAINS-
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-04-09

es-@sAis SERrrL eH ACUTE. any sovy, {.
Gi6HT, at moGsyGls r0st.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-04-09

r EE OIL AFR GAR
DAY T7k!aS-MCDERa EQUIPMENT JgROUGanur
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-04-09

DR.. Miles Remedies"
DR.. Miles Remedies
arc sold by all drug
gists under u positive
guarantee. first bottle
benefits or money re-
funded. Book on dis
eases Of the heart and
nerves free. Address.
DIR. MILES MEDICAL
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-04-09

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