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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-12-23

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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-12-23
A POSTPONED
CHRISTMAS.
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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-12-23

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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-12-23

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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-12-03
HOW TO COOK MUSH.
When Prepared According to the Di-
rectiOns Here Given 1t Is In
deed Royal Dish.

1t would be hard to find a cook too
modest to claim knowledge of mush-
making; yet how many, even among ex-
perienced housekeepers, make good
mush? Boiling water, cornmeal and
salt-what simpler than to put them
together and cook them? Yet mush of
Indifferent meal properly made may be
better than that made of the best meal
wrongly handled. The water must be
freshly boiled and salted, and ali the
meal as it goes in must encounter the
same fiercely-boiling temperature, 10
burst the starch-cells, as direct heat
pops" corn. Therefore, making mush
takes time, for the meal must be added
so slowly as not to stop the boiling, as
we'll as to avoid Jumps. A thick iron
pot, porcelain lined is the best thing
to cook it in, and wooden spoon or
paddle should be used for the stirring.
Sprinkle the meal in slowly with the
left hand while stirring with the right.
The proportions of the ingredients will
vary with the quality of the meal or
its character (whether crushed or cut),
but an average rule would be four
quarts OF water, one quart of meal and
two tablespoonfuls of salt. When all
the meal has been smoothly stirred in,
cover the pot closely, and stand it
where it will give an occasional bubble
for three or four hours-or for half
day. Do not disturb the surface, as
stirring permits the "extractiyes" or
fiavors to escape. Mush made of good
meal by the above method, and served
with rich cream, is royal dish.-Ella
Norris Kretscbmar, in Woman's Home
| Comm ninn
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-12-03
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GIFT FOR AN INVALID.
Unique and Charming Idea for Bring
ing Holiday Sunshine Into N
SIck-Room.

Ia there among your friends weary
invalid for whom you are longing to do
something beautiful and helpful at the
coming holiday season? If so, you can
not do better than to undertake the
preparation of wonder bag for Christ
mas. 4 wonder bag is large bag
filled with gifts from many friends,
which are to be drawn out on special
days, according to accompanying direc-
tions. 1t may be arranged to last for
any length of time-three months, six
months or a year-drawings being
made once, twice or thrice n week, as
may seem best. Since the recipient OF
the bag is not given list of the
donors, nor informed of the character
of the gifts, double surprise awaits
her at such drawing. This contributes
not little to the novelty and charm
of the scheme.
Make a strong bag of suitable mate
rial-cretonne, denim, canvas or linen.
Embroider it with initials, a monogram
or other suitable design, and finish it
with stout draw-strings of broad rib
bon. Since it is to hang in the sick
room for so long a time it should be
made not merely durable and servicea-
BILE, but also dainty and attractive.
Wrap each article in tissue paper, us
ing many tints; mark it with the name
of the donor, and tie it securely with
narrow ribbon of contrasting color,
leaving one end long enough to be used
In drawing it out. Pack the parcels
carefully in the bag, heavier ones at
the bottom, and let the long ribbons
hang outside at the top. Gifts appro-
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-12-03

cites. Then she has her bath, long,
perfumed, comfortable affair. After
that she attends to the comforts of her
husband, lighting his hubble-bubble, OF
water-pipe, bringing his fresh robe, hot
coffee and slippers. If man of affairs
he attends to his mail while his wife
sits near, the children trooping in for
caresses and to beg for money to buy
sweetmeats. The custom of giving
pence daily to the children is so uni
versal that it is practiced even by the
poor. Except the women of China no
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-12-03
Trightened by n Mirror.

There is story of diver who saw
two ghosts. He had gone down to the
wreck of large steamer and was cross
ing the main saloon, when two gray
shapes of enormous size came ambling
toward him. He did not wait to make
notes, but gave the danger signal ard
was pulled up. Told in the cheerfm
light of the day, it seemed rather a
lame story, so another diver went down
to see what he could make of it. Toward
rim also came the ghostly gray shapes.
He stood irresolute for moment and
then, going boldly forward, struck his
hatchet through-a mirror. TIE
ghosts were only dim reflection of his
own legs, much enlarged, of course, aa
everything is that a diver sees through
the great frontal eyes of his helmet
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-12-03
TOM. THE NAMES MASCOT.

lister to his wants, and nothing but Wa
ter and ruin on every side! How glad
he must have been to hear a voice that
he knew, and to be taken on board the
United States steamship Fern in Ha-
vana harbor A few days after he was
placed upon a chair to have his pic
ture taken. This chair was a large
wicker armchair which was saved from
the wreck of the Maine. Tom sat in il,
and tried to look pleasant, as the pho
;ographer told him. He felt peaceful,
his foot was well, he had just eaten his
favorite meal of fish, and the first pose
was a success. A second was attempt
cd. Tom was almost asleep, and looking
very happy, when "Bruiser," the
Ferns dog-a big, rough fellow with
= loud bark and sharp white teeth
came near. Tom arched his back like
contortionist at a circus. His tail
swelled and the fur stood out till it
seemed twice its natural size; and SO
the second picture was taken.
Tom is quite a navy cat, He was
brought on board the Maine by an Of
flcer who took him from the United
States steamship Minnesota, where
he had been l don't know how long. If
Tom is still on board ship, he mus; feel
very frightened when the big guns are
fred, and l fear his tail will become
permanently large, and his back con-
tinual bow! However, Bruiser left the
United States steamship Fern after
awhile, and appeared on board the st.
Paul at Philadelphia. He was pluclly,
lively fellow, full of fun, and no re-
specter of persons, He would just as
soon rush into the captains cabin as
into the galley. Poor Bruiser! He was
only cur, although. while he was a
puppy, he concealed his plebeian pedi-
gree. In a short time, however he
showed his cur-like qualities, and was
sent on shore.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-12-03

Insects which fall into this liquid are
gradually absorbed by the plant. But
While most insects carefully avoid this
eath trap, particular species of spi-
Ter chooses it as a dwelling place. Ry
pinning a little web like a carpet over
part Of the waXy interior of the pitch
II, it is enabled to stay there in safety
These spiders have apparently chosen
heir singular home just because of its
hangers. In such place they are pro-
;ected against their enemies. II
alarmed, the spider drops into the liq-
lid at the bottom of the plant and
remains there until its enemy has dis
appeared, escaping afterward, prob
Ibly by means of silken cable which
t had spun as it fell. A short sub
nergence in the digestive fluid is not
injurious to the spider.-Youth's Com
panion.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-12-03
SPIDERS ARE CUNNING.
One Species Builds It's Nest over the
Very Mouth of an Insect
Eating Plant.

Mr.. II. 1. Pocock, the English natural
list, tells an interesting story of the
spiders which dwell in the flower of
the pitcher plant of India and Austria
liza. This flower is an insect trap.
Around its upper edge it is brilliantly
colored and sweet with honey. Lower
down the walls are waXy, and so smooth
that no insect can gain foothold upon
them. The bottom of the pitcher il
filled with liquid, containing several
acids, which possesses the power Of
digesting organic matter. The luckless
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-12-03

women enjoy such freedom of speech as
do the Turkish women, for there is alb
solutely nothing they cannot and will
not say. a married woman retains full
control of her property, for Turk never
dreams of interfering with his wife's
disposal-no matter how whimsical
of her money and chattels. Turkish
wemen are careless mothers. They as
sist in the household work, no matter
how many servants they have, just to
pass the monotonous time away.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-12-03
A BIT OE ADVICE.

Children, dear, when you hear
Dropping rain upon the pane
Just be happy, never fear:
Sunshine always follows rain.
Children sweet, when your feet
Make the grown-up people fret
At the noise of girls and boys,
Tell them you'll be sober yet.
Children pray, when the day
Does not go quite right at school,
Think of this, that perfect bliss
Comes of minding every rule.
Margaret e. Sangster, in Youth s Com
panion.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-12-03

pirate for special days, such as the
invalid's birthday July 4, April l, East
er Sunday, February %, very weary
day. stormy Sunday" etc, may be
designated by tiny cards attached to
their ribbons. Most of the gifts, how
ever, should be left without dates in
order that the invalid may have the
privilege once in awhile of deciding
which ribbon to draw.-Belle NJ. Brain,
In Woman's Home Companion.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-12-03
WOMEN IN TURKEY.
They Enjoy Freedom of Speech and
Wives Retain Full Control of
All Their Property.

Divorce is rare among the Turkish
peasantry and the peasant women seem
far happier than theiI weather. sis
ters. The peasant man of Turkey is an
upright, wholesome fellow, is kind to
his wife and family and not capricious,
as is the Turk of luxury, Turkish la
dies of rank are as addicted to cigar
cites and coffee as are theiv husbands.
Every Turkish lady starts in her day
with cup of coffee and several cigar
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-12-03
THE NAMES MASCOT.
Mrs. sIgsbee Tells of the Cat That
Survived the Historic Explo-
sion In Havana Hnrbor.

Mrs. Charles d. sigsbee, wife of the
commander of the Maine, writes of
"Pets in the Navy" in St. Nicholas. Mrs.
Sigsbee says:
Almost everybody has heard of Tom,
the cat that was found on the SUI
perstructure of the Maine after the eX-
rlosion. Tom was wounded in one foot,
and was doubtless feeling very blue in
deed, with his favorite sleeping place
destroyed, no friendly hands to min
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-12-03
GrnspIngIy Mercennry.

First Spaniard--The American ma
ton hasn't the pride or dignity oi
naughty old Spain.
Second spaniard-That Is truel Thinl
OF them trying to use the old MariI
Teresa after our men had abandoned
the ship as perfectly uSelOssl--Puck.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-12-03
only Important Question.

Suitor-I fear it is a great presump
ton on my part, sir, to aspire to youi
daughters hand, as l only keep q
shop.
The Father-That does not matter
young man; the question is, Does tn
shop keep you?-LOndon Punch.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-12-03
Had n Terrible Suspicion.

A gentleman living in a suburban
town brought lawn-mower home one
evening and the next morning was out
early testing it. His little four-year
I'D daughter, hearing the noise. ran
o the window to investigate, and, after
gazing at it in astonishment for a mo-
ment, eXclaimed: "Oh, mamma, papa's
mttin' re gwass wiz your tarpet-
Iweeper!"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-12-03
CORN HUSK BASKET.
How to Make a Dainty Article Which
Is Not Only Useful But Equal
Iy Ornamental.

Now is the season to make a corn
husk hanging basket. When the husks
are old and tough after the frost has
touched them they are strongest. Dry
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-12-03

the husks and braid together as shown
In the figure. Follow the diagram for
the sides of the basket. The bottom is
made by winding stout cord around the
husks SO as to make long tough
strand,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-12-03
BEND1Go, cH1cAGo's DOG DIVER AND LIFE SAVER.

Chicago lays claim the only and
ne owned by George Knapp @ Sheridan road endigo powerful masf
to
where IN Bendgos vicinity the would
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-12-03
Man nnerH.

"A lady never contradicts Mrs. Tomp-
kins."
mo, Mr.. Tompkins, for gentleman
never gives her occasion. Chicago
Daily Record
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-12-03

Regulate Height OfLOndon Buildings.
The height of buildings in London is
prohibited from being greater than the
width of the abutting street.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-12-03

the
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night Bnd afectOnAs those he likes and playful and
children.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-12-03
TIES AND BELTS FOR FLANNEL WAISTS.

Several OF the and
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-25
SonestoWn,

Miss Eva Whitacre of Philadelphia
was in town last week to call on
friends.
Several of our people took advan-
tage Of the excursion to Eagles Mere
Saturday night, and enjoyed the
rare musical treat of hearing the
Park Sisters.
Walter Hazen spent Thursday
night of last week at home.
The Sunday School convention has
been and gone. The sessions We're
very good, and the Supt. of our Sun
day School, at least, has over flowed
with "Hallelujahs' ever since.
Mrs. Dora Cook, RS. Starr, W. b.
HaZen took the teachers eXamina-
ton i'm Davidson twp, on Thursday.
Mrs. III. p. Hall and Mrs. Jack
Boatman drove to Huntersville last
Saturday returning on Sunday eve
ming vita their husbands who wheel
eel over on Sunday.
Miss Grace Montague of Glen
Mawr is spending week in town.
ID. II. Lorah has placed new board
steps to the front enterance of his
hotel.
Miss Pearl Hover of Williamsport
has been visiting Miss Rita Arm
strong.
j. II. Dayton of Williamsport,
was one of the visitors brought here
last week by the convention.
Willie Dunn, who for the past
two weeks has been staying with his
uncle, Rev. f. b. Dunn, left on
Monday morning for his home in
West Virginia.
Andrew Edgar was business
visitor to Williamsport Monday.
A. II. Armstrong is building an
addition to his grist mill.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-25
Found Dead in Bed.

Orrin Bennett was found dead i'm
residence, O. w. Bennett of the 2d
Ward. Mr.. Bennett was past "A
years of age. He came from Walton,
N. ", to this place last April to re-
side with his son. He had suffered
but few days with drOpsy of the
heart before his sudden demise. Mr..
Bennett was at one time Associate
Judge of Delaware county, NY. ,and
for many years Justice of the Peace.
Funeral services were conducted in
the Nj. f. church by Rev. Patton,
Sunday morning. lnterment IN
Mt. Ash cemetery.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-25

Very warm weather; the ther-
mometer registered 80 in the shade
Monday.
Miss Nellie Webster of Forest
City is visiting at G. b. Norton.
Miss Bernice Osler has returned
home from a visit with friends at
Andover and Addison, n. Y.
c. A. Boyle and Chas. Mcguire
made business trip to Dushore Sat
urday.
j. J. Webster had a sheep killed
by dogs last week
The Pomona Grange for the coun-
ties of Bradford and Sullivan held
here in the POS. of A. Hall Thurs
day and Friday of last week was
largely attended.
Ourne school house is completed.
Mrs. Meyers of Bear Mountain,
had valuable sheep killed by dogs
a few days ago.
w. II. More and wife of Jakers-
vile, We're calling on friends in town
Saturday.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-25
Muncy Valley.

-Unityville camp meeting was well at
tended by the people OF this place last
Sunday. About one-half oil the people in
town were there, Some of the young
folks camped out for few days; they re.
port having big time.
Mrs. Frank Magargei attended the
Eagles Mere Chautauqua last Saturday.
Quite number from this place atten
ded the democratic convention at Lasorte
Mrs. Taylor Stroup returned home OF
Wednesday, after spending week with
her sick mother at Pensdale.
Mr.. John Girton's son and sister o
Bloomsbury visited him over Sunday.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-25
Number is.
Mangled by a Train.

Miles Burns, a farmer residing in
Cherry township, was killed and his
body horribly mutilated by freight
train, few rods beyond the depot at
Dushore, at O'Clock Sunday morn
ing. Miles had driven to town Sat
urday afternoon to attend the DEM
ocratic primaries, and as politics was
warm and interesting he remained
about town until late hour. About
III O'Clock he was seen driving
toward the station which is not in
the direction of his home, and it is
supposed was on his way to the
brewery. Sunday morning at $3.50
his mangled body was found along
the track where it had been dragged
and scattered for some distance,
showing that he had been struck
short distance beyond the crossing,
where the shaft of the wagon was
also found crushed and the wagon
thrown below the track. The theory
most probable to suppose is that he
had gotten off the road at the crossing,
which runs nearly parallel with the
track, and in trying to guide the
animal back into the road, overturn-
ed the wagon, throwing him out and
rendered unconscious laying on the
track. The horse had broken loose
from the wagon and went home.
The remains were gathered up and
taken to the undertaken. Coroner
Wackenhuth was summoned and re-
sponded to the call, but found it un-
necessary to hold an inquest as the
cause of his death was understood.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-25
Bernice Echoes.

Fitzgeralds, Monday, August Is, a
son.
Miss Julia McGeever visited her
sister Mrs. Thomas Kellher of Corn
ing, last week.
Mrs. James Ross, who has been
visiting friends at this place for some
time, returned to her home in Rem
oldsville, last week.
Misses Katie and Thresa Lenard,
of Waverly, visited their parents Mr..
and Mrs. Thos. Lenard, last week.
Atty. +. j. Mullen and wife of
Laporte, were in town Monday.
Misses Lily Evans and Della Will
liams, of Pittston, We're the guests of
Miss Katie Line, last week,
Miss Nellie Welch of Waverly, was
the guest of her mother Mrs. NJ.
Welch, last week.
Misses Nellie and Blanch Sweeny
and Prof. E. l.. Sweeny of Ringdale,
spent Monday of last week with Miss
Maggie Wright.
Miss Lizzie Dempsey of Cherry
Mills, visited friends at this place
Monday.
Mrs. Chas. Morter and children
visited friends at Canton last week.
Judge Line was transacting busi-
ness at the county seat Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Garfield of Ohio,
We're visiting friends here last week.
The following young ladies cooled
their heated brows at Eagles Mere
Wednesday, and enjoyed days
outing: Misses Katie Line, May
Watson, Florence Thurston, of this
place, and Miss Nellie Welch of
Tunkhannock, Misses Lily Evens
and Bedella Williams of Pittston.
The ladies report pleasant time.
Mrs. Sterger of New Albany, was
the guest of Mrs. III. f. Watson last
week.
Mr.. Bullock of Momoeton, is the
guest of his daughter Mrs. u. f..
Merithew.
Miss Anna Biddle of Dusi,ore. was
the guest of Miss Maggie Wright on
Wednesday.
Mr.. III. Harding of Towanda, was
transacting business in town one day
last week.
Robert Mathers and daughter
Fanny, of Sayre, and Prof. Ruther-
ford of this place furnished music
for the dance on the 18th.
At a democratic caucus held in the
X. of l.. Hall Saturday evening the
following delegates We're selected to
attend the conventions: p. III. Nc
Gee, Frank Meyer, and John White
was elected standing committeeman.
Mrs. James Ross, who has been
visiting friends at this place for some
time, returned to her home in Rem
oldsville Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert McGee of
DushOre, visited friends at this place
Sunday.
Thomas Wright sprained his ankle
while mt work on the shift engine
Tuesday.
The Ladies Aid Society of the
Presbyterian church held an ice
cream festival on the church lawn
Saturday evening. A large crowd
was in attendance. The Citizens
Band furnished very fine music for
the occasion. The boys are certainly
artists with their instruments and
are improvidg very fast.
The Dushore Ball Club came up
here Saturday and done the locals
up to the tune of 16 to 10 i'm five in
nings.
The picnic held by the st. Francis
church in the Bernice grove, August
10Th, was grand success. The
dance was held i'm the church i'm the
evening and was largely attended.
The Citizens Band was in attendance
during the day and discoursed some
fine music. The gross receipts were
$347.59, the net receipts S2G2.l0.
Mrs. Thomas Donogan of Waverly
is visiting friends at this place.
Muncu Valley
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