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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-07-29
Lime City to Celebrate.

AS was announced last week Lime
City will celebrate the anniversary Of
Croghan's victory on Wednesday,
Augusta. The committee In charge OF
the affair have made all the necessary
arrangements to insure its success.
The programme and purses are as
follows:
Base ball Lime City VS.. Perrysburg,
prize $500.
Grand parade at p. m.
Bicycle race, first prize $3.50; second
prize $3.50.
Sack race, prize 81 90.
Foot race, prize 30 cents.
Horse race, first prize S4.00; second
prize $l.00.
Tub race, prize so cents.
Blind folded wheel barrow race, prize
so cents.
Boxing contest, prize $3.50.
Second ball game, prize SO 90.
Plenty OF good music by brass band
will enliyen the day and everybody il
assured good time, A grand bowery
dance will furnish amusement during
the afternoon and evening.
Our baby has been continual,
troubled with collie and cholera In,
fantum since his birth, and all that W,
could do for him did not seem to Civ,
mors than temporary relief, until W,
tried Chamherlain's Collie, Cholera an,
Diarrhoea Remedy. Since giving tina
remedy he has not been troubled. w
want to give you this testimonial as al
evidence OF our gratitude, not that yo
need IL N aftartise your meritoriou
Eremsdy G Il Law, Keoknk, Iows
For sal by q q. Champney, DruegisI
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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-07-29
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termediate points. Meals are served at "up,to-
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our rates are always lower than via other lines,
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n. HoEner, General Passenger Agent, Cleveland,
o., or Local Ticket Agent.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-03

health he came west and settled at Alex
andria, where for fve years he was engaged
In the banking business His health again
becoming poor he removed to farm and
has made a success OF this, as he has OF
everything else he has undertaken in life
He was admitted to the bar In 1876, but
never practiced his profession until six years
ago, when he removed to Ohiowa. He has
never sought or held ONCE before.
Daniel e. GiHert. Cunning County.
Daniel C. Giffert OF Cunning county was
born in Chicago in 1855. His father entered
the union army during the war and was
killed. His mother had died three years
previously and thus young Giffert was left
at an early age to shift TO-. himself, which
he has done In a successful manner He
learned the trade OF upholst.rer. In 1877
he removed to West Point and engaged in
buying and shipping stock. He has always
been foremost in promoting any enterprise
for the benefit OF his home city and county,
and Is interested in most Of the various
enterprises which have made West Point
one Of the most prosperous cities in the
state. In addition to his interests in the
city he Is one OF the heaviest landowners
in that section OF the state, and takes en-
active part in the management Of his various
farming enterprises. AS mayor Of West
Point he made an enviabe record In caring
for the interests OF the taxpayers.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-03

Dundy. Hayes and Chase counties. Ia g. W.
Benjamin, fusionist, a farmer Of Hitchcock
county. Mr.. Benjamin was born in White
county, Indiana, and lived upon farm un-
I'll the age of Is, when he enlisted and par
ticipated in the Atlanta campaign Of Gen-
eral sherman. He was also with General
Thomas in his Tennessee campaign. He
returned TO his fathers Indiana farm afte-
the war and remained there until 1868, when
he came to Nebraska. locating a homestead
in Upper Drittwood precinct. Hitchcock
county. He was elected TO the ONCE OF
county treasurer in 1889 and again in 1891.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-03

One of the republican Representatives
from Lancaster county, the Thirtieth dis
trict is Joseph Burns. He came to Amer
lea from Ireland thirty-fve years ago when
l. years OF age. His youth and early man.
mood were spent in Connecticut, and later
he resided in Fort Madison. la. In 1883 he
came to Nebraska and took up his resi-
dence az Lincoln. where he has since lived.
He has taken considerable interest In poll
tics and has served in the city council as
well as in the legislature. Mr.. Burns has
been somewhat of an inventor and has a
patent on valuable well augur He 10
engaged in the construction of wells.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-03
G. r. steele, JefYerson County.

Jefferson countys senator is c. F. Steele.
an extensive furniture dealer OF Fairbury
Mr.. Steele was born and reared in Illinois
In 1861, although mere boy Of IS, he en-
listed in the Second Illinois cavalry and
served four years and Ave months OF the
war, during which he saw much hard
service. At the close Of the war he at
tended school a year and a half. In 1871 he
came to Nebraska, locating at Fairbury
His standing as citizen Of jefferson county
may be understood from the fact that he
served four years as sheriff and later four
years as county treasurer. He has always
been republican.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-03

OF the war. Soon thereafter he removed to
Illinois, settling in the vicinity OF Chicago.
but soon abandoned farming and obtained
employment in a large manufacturing firm
OF Chicago. of which he became manager.
About fifteen years ago he removed to Ante
lope county, locating in Oakdale township,
almost south OF Neigh, and with the excep-
tion of a short period passed in Chicago at
his old avocation has since been engaged in
farming He Joined the populist party soon
after its organization and became an active
member. Previous 10 this time he had been
classed as a republican.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-03

John Carton of O'Neill is one of the fu-
sion members from the Fifteth district.
Holt county. MIR. Carton is far from his
native heath. having been born In the
county of Derry. Ireland. At the age Of
Is he went to Scotland and in 1867, two
years later, moved to England. Shortly
afterward he emigrated to the United States
and located in Philadelphia, where he re-
mained two years. Two years later he
changed his residence to Westchester
county, New York, and in 1877 took up S2o
acres OF government land in Holt county,
Nebraska, where he has since remained.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-03
f.. N. Allen, Furnas County.

e. N. Allen Of Arapahoe, state senator in
the Twenty ninth district, Is a native Of
Wisconsin. In early life he moved with his
parents to Sauk county, where he secured
common school education. Later he went to
Evansville, where he attended the Baptist
seminary. In August Of 1875 he arrived in
Furnas county, this state. He attended the
State university for some time, working in
the harvest field during vacation. He was
in 1879. elected county superintendent OF
Furnas county. holding this Office with credit
for two terms. Retiring, he was interested
in the stock business for some time, finally
embarking in the hardware business at
Arapahoe, where for twelve years he has
conducted with conspicuous success large
and constantly increasing business. Two
years since he made a great but hopeless
fight In this district, succeeding in running
over 600 votes ahead of his ticket. He is a
staunch republican and an active, winning
campaigner.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-03

A. r. Talbot is lawyer. He was born on
April II, 1859, in Warren county. Illinois.
The first twenty years OF his life were
spent on a farm, he attending public school
during the winter months. He graduated
from Hedding college at Abingdon, ILL.,, in
June, 1881, and entered the Union College
of Law at Chicago the September following,
from which institution he graduated in
June, 1888. He located in Lincoln, Neb.,
in the practice of law that year. and has
been an active practitioner ever since. For
over ten years Mr. Talbot has been assistant
attorney for the Missouri Pacific Railway
company in Nebraska; is the general at
torpey for the Woodmen's Accident associa-
tion of Lincoln, and is director OF the
Modern Woodmen of America. In politics
Mr.. Talbot is a republican, and for eight
years was chairman of the republican city
central committee Of Lincoln. He served in
the last state senate.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-03
George j. spohn. NuckoIls County.

George j. Spohn, senator from the Twenty
sixth district, embracing Nuckolls. Webster
and Franklin counties, was born on a farm
in Cass county, Nebraska, in 1860 He
attended the public schools and Naoma in
sttute at Rock Bluffs, Neb. for ten years.
He came to Nuckolls county with his parents
in 1876. He was appointed postmaster at
Superior, Neb.. under Clevelands admins
tration in 1885, serving almost FIVE years.
Mr.. Spohn is democrat and was elected by
the fusionists.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-03
HOUSE.
G. w. Anderson, Lancaster County.

G. w. Anderson, republican member of
the house from Lancaster county, is q native
Of England, but has been in this country
for a number Of years. He is a skilled
machinist employed in the Burlington shops
at Havelock, and while a representative
of the workmen and mechanics Of that place
he is in no sense a politician. having never
before held office.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-03
Frank Burman. Douglas County.

Frank Burman. representative Of Doug
las county, was born In Sweden August 2,
1856. He attended public and high school
and is a graduate of the agricultural sch ool.
After completing his course in the Agri-
cultural college he served two years as su-
perintendent OF a large estate. He came to
America in 1881. From that year until 1889
he occupied his time In Wyoming and
Idaho. working at the carpenter trade, min
ing and prospecting In June. 1889, he To-
Gated in Omaha and went to work for the
Union Pacific Railroad company as clerk,
which position he held until 1892, when he
engaged in the insurance business. He was
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-03

Levi Cox, member OF the house from the
Tenth district, Douglas county, was one Of
the republican members unseated at the last
session Of the legislature. He is so years
Of age, having been born In Plano, Ill. In
1878 he removed to Nebraska and located a,
Harvard, where he was engaged in the
grain and stock trade. Owing to the illness
OF his mother he returned to Illinois for a
few years. but came back, establishing him
self first at Hampton and then at Phillips, at
which latter place he remained until 1891,
when he came to South Omaha and embarked
in the stock commission business.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-03
+. n. Prout, Gage Comfy.

F. N. Prout, senator from Gage county,
is leading attorney Of Beatrice He was
born In Newark, N j., in 1852, and moved
with his parents to Toulon, ILL.,. in 1856
After completing his course in the common
schools he began the study Of law in the
office of the county Judge and was admitted
to the bar in 1875, after which he entered
upon the practice OF his profession In Stark
county, Illinois. In 1881 he removed to Gage
county. Nebraska, locating at Blue Springs
In 1889 he went to Beatrice, where he has
since resided. Mr.. Prout is known as one
Of the most convincing speakers in southern
Nebraska, where he has rendered valuable
service to the republican party. Mr.. Trout
Is city attorney Of Beatrice and one Of the
Board Of Trustees OF the Beatrice Public
library. He Is prominent Odd Fellow.
Knight Of Pythias and holds membership as
well In a number Of fraternal organizations.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-03

J. e. Miller, fusion senator OF the Six
teenth district, was born in Allegheny
county Pennsylvania OF Scotch Irish de-
scent, in 1887. went to Iowa in 1874, and lived
near Davenport, Ia, on a farm. He enlisted
in the United States service as a volunteer
in the war Of the rebellion at the commence
ment of the war in 1851 in the Second Iowa
volunteer infantry of which General ]. B.
Weaver was colonel; re-enlisted December
20, 1868, and was discharged from service at
the close Of the war, jury IL, 1865, at Dav-
export. He resided there until 1873, when
he moved to the northern part OF Buffalo
county. Nebraska, where he has since re.
sided. Mr. Miller has been a populist, op-
posed to monopoles in every form, and has
been strong advocate Of the regulation of
railroads by Jaw.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-03
w. A. Morgan. Dakota County.

William A. Morgan. senator from the
Eighth district, comprising Dixon, Dakota,
Knox, Cedar and Thurston counties, is a
product Of Nebraska, having been
born In log house on farm
In Dakota county, January 4, 1865.
His father was a farmer who had spent his
early life in England. Morgans early
education was obtained at the district
school OF his neighborhood. Later he took
course at commercial college at Omaha
after which he taught school in Dixon and
Dakota counties, Mr.. Morgan early took
active part In political matters. Originally
he was democrat, but identified himself
with the populists Of Dakota county, and
was their candidate for county clerk in
1891, but was defeated although he ran
ahead OF his ticket. He then came to
Allen and engaged in the mercantile busi-
ness. which he still continues with his part
ner. w. J. Armour. In 1898 he was
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-03

James II. Van Dusen Of Douglas county,
senator from the Sixth district, graduated
from the newspaper business into the legal
profession. He was born on a farm near
Baldwinsville, N. Y, in July, 1865. After an
academic course at Baldwinsville he at
tended Cornell university, He came to this
state in October, 1887, and through the in
iuence of DR.. George l.. Miller secured u
position on the Omaha Herald, on which
paper he worked until he went to South
Omaha and established the South Omaha
Times. AS he had read law in New York
he was admitted to the bar in November,
1887, but did not commence to practice until
two years later. For two years he was
city attorney OF South Omaha. He Us also
attorney for the school board there.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-03
7. III, Arends, OtOe County.

J. H. Arends has spent practically all Of
his mature years in the mercantile business
in Syracuse, in which he Is engaged at
present He is a German by birth, but came
to this country when only II years OF age in
1853. His parents first settled in Illinois.
where Mr.. Arends commenced the career
which he has followed since. He first located
at Nebraska City on coming to this state and
clerked in a store, from that place going to
his present location at Syracuse
He has always been republican and an
earnest worker for the success Of the party.
He has built up reputation for business
probity during his long residence at Syra-
cuse which has made him universally re-
spected.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-03
Peter Beriett. johnson County.

In the Fifth representative district, a float
composed Of Nemaha and johnson
counties. the republicans have elected Peter
Berfett. He is a native Of France. where
he was born in 1S41; came to this country
with his parents in 1855 and settled in Han
cock county, Illinois In 1865 he came to
Nebraska and settled in Nemaha county on
government land. He engaged In farming
and stock raising. In 1885 he moved to
Talmage and engaged In banking, building
up a business which he sold in 1892 at an
advance OF rs cents on the dollar OF the
original capital stock. He then removed to
johnson county and engaged in the banking
business. He is still extensively interested
in stock-raising and has several farms in
Nemaha and johnson counties. to which he
devotes considerable portion Of his atten-
tion.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-03
SENATE.

G. l.. Alexander, Adams County.
c. L. Alexander OF Hastings will be the
republican senator from Adams county, In
whose government he has had voice for the
last five years as one Of the Board OF Super
visors. Mr.. Alexander is native OF Indiana,
the place and date OF his birth being Law
renee county and 1s4s. When he was years
old his family moved to Leon, Ia, where
he lived until he came to Nebraska in 1872.
Mr.. Alexander served in the civil war in an
Iowa regiment He has been in the stock
and transfer business in Hastings since 1873,
where he is known as one Of the business
men Of the community
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-03
Palmer Blake. johnson County.

Palmer Blake, johnson county's repre-
sentative. is a native Of Vermont and was
born in East Brookfefd, Orange county,
June I, 1885. His early life was passed on
farm. He was regular attendant OF the
district school during his boyhood days and
laler attended one term at Chelsea academy
aud one term at Newberry seminary. When
10 years old he went to Rock Island, ILL.,, and
entered the employ OF Wait & Co., comln's-
sion merchants, as clerk, remaining there
for little more than year, when he moved
to Garden Grove Decatur county, Ia, and
engaged in farming. Early in 1857 Mr.. Blake
and his family removed to this state and
settled in Johnson county on the home
stead they still retain. Mr.. Blake has at
ways been great reader and has pronounced
ideas on the issues Of the day.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-03
NJ. n. Barton, johnson County.

NJ. r. Barton, republican, has been mayor
OF Tecumseh for six years, and last year
received the unanimous nomination OF the
citizens convention, but refused to accept.
He also served one term as county commits
sioner and refused nomination for the sec
ond term. Mr.. Barton was born In Ben
nington county, Vermont, in 1913, where
lie grew to manhood, receiving good
common school education, and learning the
stone cutters trade OF lettering and en-
craving monuments, which has been his
business since. When the civil war broke
out he enlisted and served In the First,
Second and Twelfth Vermont regiments,
being one OF tho staff OF Generals Kearney,
Hancock and Gibbon. He was wounded
twice during his army experience. In 1873
he moved to Nebraska and settled at
Tecumseh, where he has since resided.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-03

Joseph Crow, senator from the Sixth dis
trict was elected to the lower house
four years ago and again two years
ago, but was unseated by the last legisla-
ture. He is a native OF Greencastle, Ind,
and is AZ years OF age. He graduated from
the DePauw university in 1877, was ad-
mitted to the bar the following year, and
was city attorney of his native city for
three terms. In 1886 he removed to Ne
braska and served a term as county attor-
ney Of Cheyenne county. He came to
Omaha in 1889.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-03

elected TO the last legislature, but was un-
seated.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-03
w. y. schanI, sarpy County.

w. S. Schaal, senator, lives at Springfield,
Neb. He served In the last legislature. Mr..
Schaal was born in Missouri in the fall Of
1860, moved with his parents to Nebraska
in 1865, having resided in the state ever
since. He Is prosperous farmer.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-03
Rasmus Hannibal, Howard County.

Rasmus Hannibal of st. Paul is a rep
resentative OF the Danish element in
Howard county, having been born in
Nysted, Denmark. in 1850. He came to the
United States with his parents when he was
years old and the family settled In
Waukesha county, Wisconsin. Mr.. Hannibal
is pioneer Nebraskan, his homestead hay
ing been staked out near Dannebrog. Howard
county, in 1871. Eleven years later he re-
moved to st. Paul, In the same county,
where he has made his home since. In 1885
he was elected county Judge and was serving
in that capacity for the sixth consecutive
term when elected to the senate.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-03

OHuoT eNIstIHB clrcumStances the personnel
OF the membership becomes Of more than
ordinary interest. The legislature Is pre-
eminently farmers body. there being
four more than clear majority who are
engaged In farming. stock raising and fruit,
growing. The lawyers come next In num-
Der. the merchants mechanics. bankers in
the order named. The table Of occupations
s.:
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-03

Charles Crockett, Knox County.
Charles Crockett representative from
Knox county, is a farmer and stock raiser
living near Bloomfield. In politics he is a
populist and has twice been elected sheriff
Of his county.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-03

Finley Cunningham, Harlan. County
Finley Cunningham, successful fusionist
candidate from the Sixty-second district to
the house, is a resident OF Orleans where
he has lived since 1891. He was born on
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-03
j. 8. Canaday. kearney County.

]. S. Canaday Of Kearney county will go
to the senate in the interests OF the Twenty
eighth district, which comprises the coun-
ties OF Kearney, Phelps and Harlan. Mr..
Canaday is a populist and was elected on
the fusion ticket He resides at Minden,
where he is engaged in farming.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-03

James A. Beverly, one OF the republican
representatives from Douglas county, the
Tenth district, has been the superin' endent
Of streets in Omaha for two years. He Is AZ
years Of age, and was born on farm about
twelve miles from Rochester, N. Y. AT the
age OF II he left home to become a salt water
sailor. which vocation he followed for Ave
years. For several years after that no was
in the oil business in several eastern states
and his services as an expert were In de-
mand. He was a member OF the Bradford
(Pa) Oil exchange. In 1886 he came to
Omaha and has since been generally engaged
in the real estate business.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-03
A. j. Knepper, Butler County.

Andrew ]. Knepper, senator from the
Nineteenth Senatorial district, was born in
Luzerne county, Pennsylvania, in 1872 He
became q resident Of Butler county, Ne
braska. in 1871, taking a homestead in Bone
Creek township. where he now resides, being
engaged In farming and stock raising He
was one of the organizers Of the democratic
party in Butler county and a Arm supporter
Of democratic measures and nominees. He
served for number Of years as member of
the Board OF Supervisors and was chairman
of that body three terms He is a member
Of the Baptist church and has been superin-
tendent OF the Sunday school at various
times.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-03
Hugh McCarsar. Saline County.

Hugh McCargar senator from the Twen-
ty-second district, lives In Crete, Saline
county. and is stalwart republican. Mr..
McCargar was born April 7. 1S49, in the
province Of Ontario. Canada, and came, in
1867. to Blackhin, Wis, where he engaged
in the milling business. He removed to
Council Bluffs in 1876 and engaged in the
implement business. In 1880 he settled In
Crete and established an implement house.
He has lived in Crete ever since, and has
been successful business man. He is also
engaged in farming and horseraising. Mr.
McCargar defeated his fusion opponent, who
was elected two years ago. by 253 majority,
this year by a majority Of 241.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-03
w. ID. Holbrook, Dodr. County.

William d. Holbrook. elected to the
senate from the Tenth district. will be an
other Of the members of the republican
side Of the senate. He is a native Of Mis-
souri,, having been born In Sullivan county
April II, 1850. His father, a teacher, q
lawyer and finally judge died when he
was II years Of age leaving him the eldest
son in family Of seven children. When
the war broke out the family removed to
Illinois. where Mr.. Holbrook attended school
whenever able to spare the time from his
work. but he gained the bigger part Of his
education by hard study at night He was
married in 1876 to Addie r. Mahan. Three
years afterward he removed to Dodge
county and has remained there on his farm
He is q graduate Of the University Of Ne
braska.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-03

Il. Cathron, populist member of the house
from the Sixty-slth district comprising
Frontier and Gosper counties. is an En-
glshman by birth and has been a middle
ofthe road populist since 1890. He served
one term as county commissioner Of Gosper
county. and while radical in his politics is
considered a capable man. He is about 40
years old and has lived in the county If
teen years.