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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-06-04
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INCIDENT OF THE WAR.
A True story of the Execution of
Two Union Deserters at
Verennn, Va.

It was In the fall OF 1864, at the time
of high bounties, substitutes and draft
ed men. The command | was serving
with at that time had lately had it's
thinned-out ranks filled to it's proper
quota by conscripts and substitutes.
Bountyjumping and desertion had be-
come a science that began to empty
the ranks in the field almost as quickly
as disease and lead. Out of the little
army at Verenna some 20 deserted in
one night, and the following night 1s
more.
1t became evident that something
had to be done to stop it. The officers
must find out whether the conscripts
deserted to the south or escaped north.
AL officers of the picket line were or
dered to keep sharp lookout for
tricks, while all transport captains
were ordered to look out for stow
aways.
Every morning about daybreak sup
posed southern deserters gave them
selves up to the union pickets. They
were then marched to headquarters,
where they took the oath of allegiance
80 the union and were sent north. 1t
chanced one morning that captain of
the union picket line recognized one of
the confederate deserters as man of
his own company. He saw at once how
desertions had been conducted so sue
eessfully.
The soldier, conscrpt or substitute,
would crawl through the union picket
line at night and manage to swap or
buy southern clothing from the confed
crate pickets. Then, when dressed as
n Johnnie, he would lie in concealment
between the two lines, and at daylight
give himself up as n confederate de-
serter, take the oath of allegiance, and
be sent north. where he would be free
to take a thousand dollars or more, as
a substitute, or, under a false name,
take a big bounty and watch for the
first opportunity to desert again.
The captain who had recognized one
OF his own company in confederate uni
form informed the judge advocate gem
eral of the army, who quickly gave
orders for commanding officers of COM
panies 10 come to headquarters, where
the deserters were held, to see how
many could be recognized as union
soldiers. A large number of deserters
were detected, some of whom were
proved to be bounty jumpers as we'll,
They were put under arrest and tried
fer desertion.
1t chanced that two of them belonged
TO my command. | shall call them by
the fictitious names of Wier and John
ron. The letters {. these two men
were intercepted by the court-martial.
They were found to be guilty of for
mer desertions and bounty jumping.
Both were sentenced to be shot. The
time and place of the executions were
fixed by a division general order. The
division was ordered to march to the
place of execution-form a half hollow
square and witness the execution as a
warning.
The day arrived and the division
marched with the prisoner 20 large
field, a short distance from the camp
ing ground. On a slight elevation was
An oak tree, under it a pile of fresh
earth thrown out of a grave, while in
front Of the earth were two red hos
pital collins. AS the division formed
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-06-04
PRIVATE JORDAN.
A Wound Cured Him of His Cowardice
and Made Him n Good
Soldier.

"He is living, and will call him Jor-
dan. His real name is quite different
Probably he was one of the worst cow
ards in the army" Col. James L. Ster-
ling, of Detroit, tells how Jordan was
turned into a brave soldier.
Jordan attracted my attention first
by his cleanliness and his attention to
camp duties" said the colonel, in tell
ing the story to group of Loyal Legion
men. The officer of the guard report
ed that he couldn't keep Jordan on
picket. talked to Jordan and told him
of the consequences of deserting his
post when on such duty. 1t would mean
death to him. But it did no good.
found that he simply could not stay
away from his comrades in camp, and it
was because of fear.
while in camp in the valley of Vir-
ginia, the enemy was plainly in sight,
and an order was read to prepare to
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-06-04
POULTRY DISEASES.
Roup, Cholera, Influenza and
Diphtheria, Are Contagious.

Drs. Smith and Moore, of the bureau
of animal industry, Washington, d, c.,
have made important Investigations on
the above subject. They find that
"black head" in turkeys, diphtheria,
cholera and roup in fowls are con-
tagious. They also believe that So
called roup, influenza and sometimes
cholera are different stages of the one
disease - diphtheria. However this
may be, it is stated that diphtheria is
infectious, and it may be transmitted
to children. Therefore the great i'm
portance of separating all sick fowls
and contining them to some eoutbuilding,
keeping the children away. Doctoring
sick fowls is very Improbable business,
and there is seldom any reason why
the fowls should be sick, provided you
have done your part. Your part is to
keep the roost clean and free from
lice. Give clean water daily. Fill up
all low places where water is apt to
burning it is the proper thing. Fur
nish good, sharp grit for the fowls, and
don't get the poultry so fat that the or.
gans will be so clogged that they can
not perform their normal duties.
Make the roost tight and dry and pro-
vide convenient busting places. Make
the fowls exercise by scratching IN
litter. In fact, this last point and clean
fresh water will go long way toward
keeping the fowls in good health.
There is no kind of stock on the farm
that is more healthy than fowls when
they have proper care. Too many peo-
Pile try to crowd 100 fowls in too small
house. This not only lessons the
number of eggs, but is apt to breed dis,
ease as well. The fowls in the center OF
crowded perch will get too warm
and therefore colds will follow. A
house 20 by 30 feet is not bit too large
for 100 fowls. The proper way is to
divide the fowls up into smaller tiocks
of say 12 to 20 fowls each, and separate
them during the cold weather at least
Agricultural Epitomist.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-06-04
AMONG THE POULTRY.

The pullet is so called until she is a
year old.
Never feed sulphur to fowls in damp
or rainy weather.
Bone meal can usually be fed to grow
ing chickens to advantage.
Be sure and provide plenty of shade
or fowls during the summer.
In quantity of eggs pullets will excel,
but not in quality for Matching,
The loss of feathers often proceeds
from ,unclean busting arrangements.
When a chicken picks itself frequent
~ it is good indication that it is lousy.
With guneas-to insure fertile eggs
1T will be best to keep them in pairs.
A good dust bath will help materially
in keeping the fowls in a good condi.
ton.
1t is good plan to dip the eggs in
tepid water the day before they are to
hatch.
Care and cleanliness in feeding fowls
will be richly repaid in increased health
and thrift.
Turkeys are good foragers and will
picku up their food from the fields during
the summer.
Geese are kept largely for the feathers
they yield, and if the most is made out
Of them, care must be taken 10 pick
them regularly.-st. Louis Republic.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-06-04
Afertnrnn Rinn Pnddinr.

Boil one cup of rice in one quart of
milk until it is tender, remove from the
fire, and stir in the yollss of three eggs
that have been previously beaten; add
sugar to suit the taste, a pinch of salt,
the grated rind Of one lemon and lit
tie of the juice; turn this into a but
tered pudding dish; make a meringue
of the whites of the eggs by beating
them stiff, and add to them four table
spoonfuls of sugar and the remaining
juice of the lemon. Put the meringue
roughly over the rice mixture and
brown it lightly in the oven. This pud-
ding may be served warm or coal. Stir
ring the yolks of the eggs into the hot
rice cooks them sufficiently.-House-
vuifa
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-06-04

Women might serve this government
as spies in great war. That a woman
cannot keep a secret herself or let any
one else keep one is not borne out by
certain secret archives kept in a large
fireproof safe in the war department.
One of the most active and reliable
union spies in the late war was wom-
an, who worked successfully for long
period. Eventually, however, she was
caught by the enemy and hanged to a
tree. Martial law, which states that
1.-THE spy is punishable by death by
hanging by the neck" has no respect
for sex.-N. Y. Herald.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-06-04

of Johnson's letters. It came from
widowed mother who resided
in n little town in the state
of New York. 1t was so full OF
parental affection and good Christian
advice that had not the courage to
tell of her sons true fate. wrote her
rs consolingly as could and told her
that her son was one of the soldier
dead.
During the late war incidents Of this
kind were very rare. But there were
many cases where soldiers, for deser.
tion and other acts considered crime
during a time OF war, were sent to the
Rip Raps and TO Dry Tortugas with
ball and chain.-N. Y. Commercial Ad-
vertiser.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-06-04

move at once. Everyone knew that II
meant n fight. The order had scarcely
been given, when Jordan presented him
self and said he was sick. | asked him
why he didn't report to the sergeant.
and he replied that the sergeant
wouldn't do anything for him. | told
Jordan 10 go to his quarters and l sent
for the sergeant, who said that Jordan
had made no complaint until after the
order to march on the enemy had been
received.
II then took Jordan to the surgeon
and asked if | should excuse him from
marching with the company. After an
examination, the surgeon said that Jor-
dan was not sick. told Jordan that be
must go and prepare himself. Before
the hour was up in which we were to
march, Jordan came to me again. His
face was flushed and he looked as if
he was in fever. | at once went with
him TO the surgeon and said: Here is
man who is sick-how about himY
Tine doctor felt Jordan's pulse and
looked at his tongue, as before, and
said: This man is sick, and not tit to
march, | replied: This is the very
man l brought you half an hour ago
and you said he was all right That
may be-, said the surgeon, but he is a
sick man now.'
And | think he was right. Jordan
was sick-through fear. l made up my
mind never to call on him again for
anything but camp duty. He was a
good soldier there and very useful. l
was satisfied that he was a coward and
| couldn't face fire.
Some time in 1862 was assigned TO
the staff of Gen. Tyler, and went with
| him to Washington. The battle of Cedar
Mountain occurred a few days later.
Learning that the wounded had been
brought to Washington, found the hos
pital and went to see if any of my boys
were among them. Almost as | en-
tered the room, | saw Jordan. He had
been shot through and through. think
that he was the happiest man l have
ever seen. His face was covered with
smiles, and he was positively pleased
| with his wound, which was an ugly one,
| but proved not to be fatal.
oOlddb hdd SOO lubO pIlsh HTe Dc-
fore he knew there was any danger, and
he hardly had time to become sick be-
fore he was struck by bullet. He was
the first in the company to fall. He had
learned what it was to be shot, and that
a bullet wound didn't necessarily mean
death.
Jordan came back before his fur
lough expired, and there never was a
call for volunteers in arduous service
that he wasn't the first to step to the
front. The officer who succeeded me in
command of the company told me that
braver man than Jordan couldn't be
found in the army. My theory is that
that bullet hole through Jordan let out
all the cowardice. 1t is the only in-
stance | have ever known of coward
being ured."-Detroit Free Press.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-06-04

a square. with it's hollow side towards
the tree. the prisoners were marched
around the inside of il, while the band
played the death march. AS they
gained the coffins, clerical aid was Of
fered them by the chaplain, but re-
fused. Wier had a hangmuns cap
drawn over his head, and sat on his
coffin with his back to the firing party.
johnson asked permission to stand and
face the firing party. The request was
granted.
Then the firing party of ten men de-
tailed to do the shooting took their
place at the head of the square
and inside of it. The guns were
all loaded secretly by one man
and handed to the firing party.
One gun was loaded with blank cart
ridge. so that none of the party knew
that his gun contained ball. The or
ders to take aim" and fire" were
given by the motion of an officers
sword. Johnson placed his hand to
his heart and asked the party to take
good aim Before the report of the
muskets rang around the hollow square
the two deserters had paid the pen
atty Of death.
Two weeks after the execution it
fell to my lot to open and answer one
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-06-04
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Greatly Recommended.

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York City, writes
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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-06-04

The loss OF the hair Is one OF the most
serious losses n woman can undergo,
Beautiful hair gives many woman a
claim to beauty which would be utterly
wanting If the locks we're short and
scanty. 1t is almost as serious loss when
the natural hue of the hair begins to fade,
and the shining tresses OF chestnut aud
auburn are changed to gray or to faded
shadow of their former brightness. Such
a loss is no longer a necessity. There is
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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-06-04
Our American Policy.

The policy of this country regarding for
eign complications seems likely to remain
conservative. The Monroe doctrine, accord
ing to the declaration of our leading politi-
clans, will be sustained, but patience and
prudence in official quarters will restrain the
exuberance of public opinion. The wisest
and most prudent course for the rheumatic
and the malarious is to use Hostetter's Stom-
ach Bitters, which also cures kidney COM
plaint and dvspepsia
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-06-04
why He stood Outside.

Benevolent Old Gent-Boy, why do you
stand on the doorstep shivering? Why don't
you go into the house?
Small Boy-I dare not, sir; father and
mother are discussing the question: rs mar
riage failure" and mother has got father
him a-yelling? You had better move on,
guv'nor. When mother gets to arguing she
makes things precious warm for us.-Spare
Moments.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-06-04
The Omaha E1position of 1898

Beats the Centennial Exposition which oc-
CURED in Philadelphia in 1876 away out of
sight and is next to the Worlds Fair at Chi
cago in importance to the whole country.
All of the States in the Trans Mississippi re-
gion are interested, and our Eastern friends
tinuance of the Exposition, from June to Oc-
tober, inclusive.
Buy your excursion tickets over the Chi
cago, Milwaukee & st. Paul R'y. An illus
trated folder descriptive of the Exposition
will be sent you on receipt of 2-cent stamp
for postage. Address Geo: H. Heafford,
Differentiated" is tae difference
between an optimist and pessimist" "An
optimist believes in mascots and a pessimist
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-06-04
STOUT POST ANCHOR.
Just the Thing for Country Places
Where Temporary Wire Fences
Are Used from Time to Time.

Where temporary wire fences are
used to any considerable extent, the
corner or end posts may be anchored as
shown in the illustration. The large
rock, a, is sunk into the ground as deep
as the post is placed and the earth is
solidly trampled above it. Place the
wire around the stone before it is put
into the ground, then pass it around
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-06-04
sondbcim,s Pbilantbropv.

dot coat is yours for ten dollars,
mein friend. Take him along"
"How is this, Sondheim? 1 thought
you didn't do business on Saturday.
Isn't this your Sunday?"
"Mein friendt, to sell you coat like
dot for ten dollars vas no peesness; dot
vas sharitv "-,Judpe
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-06-04
Clever Repartee.

When the officer who was sent by Sec
retary Stanton TO secure the hoopskirts
and waterproof in which Jefferson Da-
Wis had been captured made known his
errand to Mrs. Davis she replied: Ger
taiuly. sir, certainly; and any other OF
my cast-off clothing which Mrs. Stanton
may need."-National Tribune.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-06-04
Art Institution In England.

instruction in art is given to 2,445.7s5
persons a year in England and Wales
through the department of science and
art. This, however, includes drawing
in the elementary schools with their
2,25o,o00 pupils, at cost of $3.50. 900
year.--Chicago Inter 0cenn.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-06-04

Ethics of Friendship.-"H sweet to
have a friend whom you can trust!" Yes,
especially if he doesn't ask you to trust him. -
Chicago Record.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-06-04
Inrrinre and Low

"a man," said the Cumminsvile Sage,
"marres woman because he loves her, and
woman loves man because she wants to
marry him. .''-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-06-04

May-They say that Clara considers mar
riage failure.
Bell-Oh, no! she doesn't; but she has
her doubts about engagements.-Puck.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-06-04

Evincing Interest Darling, do you think
your father is reconcled to our engagement"
"Yes, Arthur; he asked me last night what
your name was. Chicago Record.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-06-04

The gift of silence is often more valuable
than the gift of speech. Horn.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-06-04

Prompt Action = Minnie Papa in
formed me that he was very much opposed
to George" Violet-"And what did you
vention would mean war."-Puck.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-06-04
Halls Family Pills are the best.

Pursued by Fate-"McGuffin thinks he
has more bad luck than any man living"
"Any special instance?" Yes; if he hap
pens to have counterfeit half dollar it is
always the one his wife picks out to leave
in his pocket. detroit Free Press.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-06-04

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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-06-04
Shake Into Your Shoes

Aliens Foot Ease, a powder for the feet.
It cures painful, swollen, nervous, smarting
feet and instantly takes the sting out of
corns and bunions. It's the greatest comfort
discovery of the age. Allen Foot Ease makes
tight or new shoes feel easy. 1t is a certain
cure for sweating, callous and hot, tired, ach-
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and shoe stores, 25c. Trial package FREE.
Address Allen S. Olmsted. LIE Roy, N. Y.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-11
WHAT YOU WANT TO KNOW.
A Treat Which Is Timely in Store for
Everybody.

Who was St. Valentine?
He is probably the best known and
most popular cherub in the galaxy of
saints, real and unreal-yet who knows
much about him? Where did he come
from? Everybody is looking for a re-
branCe from the god of the Four
teenth. So the great Philadelphia
SUNDAY Press of February 13 has de-
Clded to properly introduce this per-
souage. If you get THE Press" next
Sunday you will find out all about this
very desirable ST. Valentine. There
will be in the Sunday Press" many
other things that will interest you
greatly. Speaking of valentines sug-
gests the recipient of these tokens-the
American Girl. You have heard of the
various types of beauty analyZed at
various times Now it's the American
girls opportunity. Does her face lack
earnestnes., ~ A number of the most
prominent artists in the country will
discuss that question in next Sundays
Press" 1t will interest you greatly
Here are a few other features: Gem
eral Miles discusses the Klondike sit
uation; an expert tells us the naval
guns Of our big lighters are sadly
wrong; an eminent divine writes of the
new light on the Bible. which arch
aeology has brought forth, and bright
article shows the possibilities of a
"Frankenstein" in these days of in
vcntions. You had better order next
Sundays Press" today. ~