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News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1899-11-22

The post prandial exercises at the
banquet of the Fish and Game
League last week were unusually
good. Prof. Ranger as toastmaster,
filed the place very acceptably, and
the half dozen speakers made remarks
both appropriate and interesting,
but none exceeded A. F. Stone of the
st. Johnsbury Caledonian, who spoke
upon forestry. His speech was a gem,
clear, witty, and concise, and not
only reflected credit upon himself but
upon the craft he represents.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1899-11-22

The case of D. ]. Foster for Con-
gress in the First District would be
helped materially if his newspaper
supporters could find something to
argue in his favor other than the
geography of the district which has
been their mainstay thus far. 1t
does very well for a joke though,
and indications multiply that Eos
ter's candidacy will not go beyond
the joke stage.-Barre Times.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1899-11-22

The following fourth class postmasters
have been ppointed:-Coventry S d. Thur.
Der; North Chester, Il. A. Prentiss.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1899-11-22

The Burlington News of November
18th gives expression to the follow
ing sentence: "Ex-Gov. Carroll S.
Page is man of engaging personals
ty, as all our Vermont world knows
and has an army of friends who
would gladly support him for any
public office for which he might
aspire" Greater truth was never
published in so few words. Vermont
has a well earned reputation of be
ing the home of some of the brightest
men in the Union. Its population is
of the thinking kind, men that are
not running after phantoms or isms
When they make up their mind tc
support anyone for Office, be it a high
or a minor Office, it is after they have
canvassed the matter in their owr
minds with the deliberation of phil
osophers and for reasons that are
satisfactory to them of the correct
ness of their position. Hence it il
that former Governor Page is SC
solid with the masses. They know
that when he was Governor he gave
the State an honest and an economi
cal administration, conducted or
business principles which was beyond
the criticisms of his most virulen
enemies. Is it any wonder that h
enjoys the confidence of not only hi
own district but the whole State
This confidence seems secure and i
matters but little who comes Int
the field, the people have made III
their minds that the interest of tn
State will be safe in the hands of Elk
Gov. Page.-Poultney Journal
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1899-11-22

George Powers of Morrisville is
dealing in antiques these days. He
recently secured a bureau said to be
over one hundred and fifty years old
"a good repository for the "an-
tique" boom of his daddy!-Essex
Syndicate.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1899-11-22

Thirty.five years of age and at the
head of the great publishing house of
Harper & Brothers, is pretty good
step from writing locals for a country
newspaper in Vermont. This is the
record of Col. G. B. M. Harvey, a
Peacham boy, who has already
achieved success as editor-in-chief of
the North American Review. In bis
new position, to which he was elected
last week, he will continue to show
the Vermont grit that is within him.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1899-11-22
BIRTHS.

Din no,
C0LLINS-In johnson, vt, November TO-
1S99--a daughter to Mr.. and Mrs. Defor-
rest Collins.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1899-11-22
THE CONGRESSIONAL SITUATION.
A Summary of the Weeks Changes.


A Summary of the Weeks Changes.
The past week has witnessed the
annual Fish and Game League meet
ing, at which were gathered together
many of the leading politicians of
the state.
The First District congressional
contest was perhaps the most fertile
topic under discussion. The Leag-
uers had hardly reached their homes
before the Free Press announced, ap-
parently by authority, that Franklin
county would have a candidate, an
announcement which was verified by
a formal notification Monday from
Col. A. A. Hall, former Powers
supporter, that he would be in the
field.
This announcement was followed
Tuesday by the further intimatlon
on the part of the Free Press that
Addison county would soon have a
candidate, thus leaving Grand Isle
alone to be heard from.
The questions on everybody's lips
are: "What does this multiplicity
of candidates mean?" as Judge
Powers out of the racer" is it
anything to beat Page'?"
We think we will allow each of our
readers to draw his own conclusions,
but it may not be out of place to say
that during the past week the Ben
nington county papers have spoken,
and it seems evident that, despite the
"faHorite son" theory, four of the
papers in that county will support
Page. The other two are appar-
emily for Batchelder.
The Readsboro Enterprise, whose
article is given infull below, expresses
the opinion that Batchelder" is
running simply as the tail to the
Powers kite in the anything to
beat Page" scramble, and predicts
that unless the situation changes
very materially during the coming
months, Gov. Page will receive the
hearty support of a majority of the
delegates of Bennington county, mot
withstanding Mr.. Batchelder's can.
didacy. Three of the five Rutland
county papers have declared fol
Page.
The extracts given below cover
practically everything that has beer
said on all sides of the congressional
situation by the state press.
Five frst-class lawyers VS.. one
frse-class business man seems to b.
the case on the docket in the FRS
District.-St. Johnsbury Republican
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1899-11-22

Sure! All signs point to a weaken
ing of the Powers in the First Dis
trict. The West Side is bound to
have a new Page in Congressional
history.-LyndonViLe Journal
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1899-11-22

After reading the Suburban Syndi-
Gates editorial laundering for the
past three weeks we are inclined to
believe that Foster will go into the
congressional convention backed by
solid delegation from the Essex
Junction graveyard.-Bane Times.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1899-11-22

With the flop of the Rutland Her
aid to the support of Joel Bakers
candidacy for Congress, Judge Pow
ers loses about the last paper that
had shown adjudication of backing
him. The Free Press would doubt
less like to, but the local pressure in
favor of Foster may deter it. The
Judge is considered practically out
of the race Randolph Herald.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1899-11-22

During the past week the Rutland
Herald, which heretofore has been
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1899-11-22

The Manchester Journal indorses
the candidacy of Hon. Jas. K Batch
elder of Arlington for Judge Powers
seat in Congreas and pays a glowing
tribute to Mr.. Batchelder's eminent
qualifications for the office. Mr..
Batchelder is an able and scholarly
gentleman and would make a good
representative. If he was a real, live,
ag 2ressive candidate. standing upon
his own feet and running with the
idea OF winning, it goes without say
ing that he would have the unani-
nous support of Bennington county.
But folks down this way seriously
question the sincerity and purpose of
his candidacy. 1t is generally be-
lieved that he is running simply as
tail to the Powers kite in the "any-
thing to beat Page" scramble and
those who accept his candidacy seri-
ously are few and far between.
The Enterprise does not believe
that Mr.. Batchelder has any idea of
going to Congress himself, or that
he has any notion of making a can
vass in his own behalf. Unless the
situation changes very materially
during the coming months, we pre-
dict that Gov. Page will receive the
hearty support of majority of the
delegates from Bennington county,
notwithstanding Mr.. Batchelders
candidacy. People in this locality
object to having their Endorsement
traded off for candidate to whom
they are opposed. Everybody in
this locality is for Gov. Page and we
believe that they will stand by Page
to the fnish.-Readsboro Enterprise.
The two candidates who seem likely TO
lead in the Congressional convention are
former Governor Page and Col Baker
Rutland Herald.
The above is from a journal that
heretofore has urgently advocated
the reelection of Congressman
Powers. This is an implied admis-
sion that Powers is out of the con-
test, by the most bitter and uncom-
promising journal in the State, and
the only sheet that hasn't the good
grace and sense of justice to admit of
Ex-Gov. Pages ability and faithful
work in every Office he has been
called to fill. According to the Her
aid Ex-Gov. Page and Col. Baker
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-02-18
ROACHTON,

Feb. l5.-This place has been pretty
lively during the past week before the
beginning of the lenten season.
On Tuesday evening OF last week a
social hop was enjoyed at the spacious
home of Max Kellermier. A large
party was present and everybody had a
good time. Besides those from here
there was nice delegation from Water
vile, and Miss Mayme Kelermier from
Bowling Green, Jos. Kelermer from
Sugar Ridge, and Fred Kellermier
from Toledo. Music for the occasion
was furnished by Geo. Huber of Water
vile and Jos. Steinline. AT midnight
an elegant 'hand-out" was served to
which 1--WE didn't do thing" When
the call for partners for supper" was
given everybody seemed to get part
ner except two notorious characters, j.
j. K. and G. A. S. Well, they finally
got partners tool, j. had G. A. and
G. A. had j. ]. They hied off into a
corner and downed everything that
came their way. These two characters
are notorious on account of being sim
gle at their tender (?) ages.
On Saturday evening John Schwind
and wife delightfully."- entertained a
party of friends at progressive pedro
and an elegant supper. After supper
they were entertained with music and
song until time for the last car when
the guests from Perrysburg walked
home.
Monday evening again at the home oI
MIR. Schwind the young folks had u
good time at dancing. With "a good
host, good music furnished by Joseph
Steinllne and Henry Mutchler, and lots
of room, all had an enjoyable time.
Miss Lizzie Auth of Toledo is visit
ing with her cousins, Misses Lena and
Mayme Drops.
The grip 10 prevalent here and some
children are suffering from whooping
cough.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-02-18
Death of John Charles

On Monday morning, Feb. 13. mes
sage was received here announcing tn 2
death OF John Charles at his late home
in Columbus.
Mr.. Charles was born in Perrysburg
in March, 1917. and was married to
Miss Juliet Thornton. They resided
here until about 10 years since when
thev moved TO Columbus.
About FIVE years ago Mrs. Charles
died from the result ofinjuries received
by the explosion OF a lamp.
Mr.. Charles has been in poor health
for about two years, and FOR the past
three months has been confined to the
house most OF the time.
His death was caused by Sarcoma.
Two children, John, aged 10, and
Bessie. aged 16, survive.
The remains OF the deceased we're
brought to Perrysburg for interment
on Wednesday morning and the funeral
was conducted by Phoenix lodge F. &
A. NJ, of which he was a member.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-02-18

The past few days OF cold weather
with the thermometer playing around
from zero to % degrees below, has
been altogether loo cold for Ohio, and
the people must either move out of the
State, or the weather clerk must fur
nish more suitable article of temper
ature. OF course the fruit crop will be
short; the peach trees are all killed;
the wheat is destroyed; corn and oats
will be so plentiful that the price will
be too low for profit; so much poultry
and pork will be raised on cheap corn
that nobody will buy, and cord wood
and apple butter will be a drug on the
market. We have hereby registered
our growl early in the season and
think we have pretty well covered the
field.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-02-18

All towns from which troops have
been sent out during the Spanish war
are preparing and giving royal recep-
tions to tho soldier boys who are being
mustered out and returning home.
This is just and proper. Although
many of the regiments have not seen
battle they have volunteered their SER
vices aud been in camp for months pre-
pairing and ready to bare their breasts
TO the shot and shell OF the enemy.
They are noblo men and entitled to the
plaudits OF their conntrymen.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-02-18

There is one business that will never
20 into trust, and that is the news
paper business. Editors and publish
ers, as rule, never agree, they are
always at a swords end.-B. C. Tribune
Sorry TO acknowledge there is too
much truth in what you say, and that
is one of the weakest points of the pro-
fession. In many cases the editor is
too much of a dog in the manger, de-
termined to get everything himself or
prevent any other fellow getting 1t,
many times cutting prices so low IN
advertising and printing that the bust
nees 10 OF no benefit to the one securing
10. There is no class OF business men
wherein a mutual understanding would
be beneficial TO themselves and in no
way detrimental to the public, than
among newspaper publishers.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-02-18

The greatest danger from La Grippe
Is OF It's resulting in pneumonia II
reasonable care is used, however. and
Chamoerlain's Cough Remedy taken,
all danger will be avoided. Among
the tens of thoutands who have used
this remedy for la grippe We have yet
to learn Of a single case having resulted
In pneumonia which shows conclu-
sively that tins remedy is certain
preventive of that dangerous disease.
1T will cure la grippe in less time than
any other treatment. 1t Is pleasant
and safe to take. For sale by a. r..
Champney, Druggist.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-02-18
nenth of Mrs. Meilanh.

After an illness OF nine weeks, Mrs
Michael Weiland. died at her home in
Perrysburg, on Monday night, Feb. IS,
1899, at the age OF SC years, 10 months
and 5 days.
She was born in Bloom township
Wood county, March IS, 1918, and was
married in January. 1870. She was
the mother of three boys. Her hus-
band, Michael Weiland. died four years
previous.
Deceased has been resident of Per-
rysburg for the past nine years.
The funeral services will be held at
the late homo of deceased on Friday,
Feb II, at 10 q. m. Intermeut in Fort
Meigs cemetery.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-02-18
Ten Cents to Toledo.

The G. Fl. & d. R'y have placed on
sale ten ride family ticket at the low
rate of 81. Tickets good in either
direction. One or more people can use
the ticket at the same time. No con-
tract to sign and tickets on sale at this
Office. Five trains north and four
trains south each day. A comfortable
ride requiring only twenty minutes to
reach the city without change OF cars
anG free from the annoyance and jar of
ever occurring stops. Time and money
saYed and life prolonged by patronizing
the old reliable G. H. g. d.
Il. M. FRANEY, Agent.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-02-18

The report OF the Treasury Bureau Of
year ending Dec. 81, 1898, Just made
public, shows that Great Britain con-
tinues to be our best foreign customer.
Notwithstanding the steady decrease in
our purchases from the British. In
1898, we sold goods to the value of $53S,
66l,7 to Great Britain, an increase of
$50, 100000 over 1897; in 1898, we bought
of Great Britain goods to the value of
Sill, 1861 ,6l7, a decrease on the value of
our 1897 purchases of52, 900, 600. These
figures do not make pleasant reading
for those who predicted that the Ding
ley tariff wood entirely destroy our for
eign commerce, but they strongly vim
dicate protective tariff.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-02-18

When Secretary Alger called on Miss
Helen Gould to thank her for her share
in the relief work done by the women
of New York in behalf of the soldiers
during the Cuban war, she very mod
estly accepted his expressions of appre
citation, and stated that other women
had doue just as much in proportion to
their ability as she had doue. Helen
is a true American girl in spite OF her
wealth.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-02-18

The Toledo exposition company, un-
der whose auspices the Tri-State Fair
is held, is said to be prospecting inan-
cially, the receipts OF the past year
being $1,000 in excess of the year prev
ious, and much of this success Is due to
the energy and ability of w. b. Geroe,
the president. A new departure is
contemplated for so and an exposition
will be held that will wake up the peo-
pie of this section.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-02-18
WORLDS FAIR LAKE FISH.
In n Little Over Five Years 1t
Gained Eight Pounds in
Weigh.

While fishing through the ice at Della
van, Wis, the other day Tim Smiley
hooked pickerel that gave him an ex-
citing fight, and when finally landed
weighed 213s pounds. While the fish
lay on the ice beatingits tail convulsive-
ly the fisherman was startled to hear n.
strange metallic sound and to see a
piece of bright substance flashing in
the sun. Upon examination it was
found to be tag placed there by the
director in charge of the fisheries ex-
hibit at the Columbian exposition.
This aluminium tag had been fastened
by ring through the tail of the fish.
On one side is stamped the Fisheries
building, and on the other: "From the
Fisheries Exhibit at the Worlds Co
lumbar Exposition, 1893. Age, five
years. Weight, IA pounds" The tag
has the appearance of oXidized silver,
but is very hard. The edges are worn
away, but the engraving is clear and
distinct.
Smiley, who worked as farm hand
for several different people during the
summer, lives by himself in a cabin
back from Tire lake about two miles. lie
says he intends to have the fish pre-
served, with the medal attached, and
may present it to the Field Columbian
museum, Fishermen there think the
dates and weights will be valuable in
! determining the age of fish of this
species.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-02-18
PRAIRIE DEPOT.

y large quantity of fine ice has been
stored away during the past week
Quite number of our citizens are
just recovering from la grippe.
The funeral Of Mrs. Joe Crane took
place at the residence on Sunday at
200 D. M, Rev. d. Stecker officiating.
The Theatre excursion to Toledo on
Saturday evening last was not very
largely attended, owing to the severe
cold weather.
VIM. Keller, machinist for The Sun
Oil Co., at this place was engaged for
few days at Button, o., in the inter-
est of the company.
L. Fl. Racon has purchased a grocery
store at NorwalK and moved his family
there last week. They have a large
! circle OF friends here who regret to see
them leave town, but who wish them
| success in their new home.
Mr.. McMillen, who is Superintendent
of The Sun Oil Co., in this District,
has moved his family into the residence
vacated by Mr. Bacon.
Mr.. Brewer of Ada, is here superin-
tending our schools during the sick
ness of w. E. Kershner. The many
friends of Mr.. X. will be pleased to
learn he is improving.
The different lodges in this place are
taking in quite number OF new mem
bers, at present.
Miss Jessie Ross, who had the mis-
fortune to fall last week in such man
ner as to confine her to her home for
the rest of the week, is again able to
resums her duties in the postoffice.
Charles Brown and d. J. Gonyer
both had the misfortune TO step on
nail last week and are now nursing
their injuries.
Warren Barlet and wife attended
the wedding of Mrs. Barlet's sister, at
Kansas Station, on Sunday last.
j. w. Law is visiting friends in
Pennsylvania, this week.
Charles Brown, wife and son of Per-
rysburg, Mrs. Riley of Bowling Green,
and Mrs. Barber of Holland, O., were
guests of Samuel Birdsell and family
oyer Sunday.
Owing to the severe cold weather
last week most of the business in the oil
field was suspended.
On Friday evening next the citizens
of this place and surrounding commu-
nifty will give our soldier boys vel
come home reception. Most OF our
boys were in the I'd o. V. l., and as
that regiment was mustered out on Fri
day last, most of the boys arrived home
on Sunday morning. Some, however,
stopped over at different points along
the route to visit relatives or friends,
but it is hoped most OF them will have
returned by Friday night. The re-
ception promises to be an interesting
one, as all our citizens are glad TO well
come back the boys to our midst.
Tee Farmers Institute which was
held at the Disciple church here on
Monday and Tuesday last, was very
interesting session and was largely at
tended. A very interesting program
was rendered and the following officers
were elected: Jacob Stahl, Pres; w.
w. Billman, V. Pres; w. L. Kersh-
ner, Sec'y; II. c.. Bacon. The follow
ing gentlemen compose the executive
committee; w. w. Billman, Russell
Graham, ii. q. Bacon.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-02-18

The association OF county commits
sioners propose to test the validity OF
the new law extending the terms Of
commissioners. and will take the case
to the supreme court. If the law is
declared unconstitutional as was the
case with the term OF sheriff, many
commissioners throughout the State
will have eight months cut off their
terms of office.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-02-18

S. II. Waring, cashier of the Ketch-
am national bank of Toledo, died sud
denly last Sunday OF neuralgia of the
heart. He was one OF the best known
men in the city, u general favorite
among business and professional mon,
a broad minded and warm hearted
gentleman, whose death will be deeply
mourncd by many.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-02-18

The following gentlemen were elected
members of the Wood County Repub-
lican club at their meeting Tuesday:
l.. B. Hill, of Milton Center; josiah
Smith, OF Wingston; A. Thurston Of
Grand Rapids; Isaac Nevills, Herman
Harmon, Harry r. CARRIER, r. H. Me-
Intyre, G. G. Shuler and r. H.. Nc
Henry, of Rudolph; aud w. j. Digby,
of Digby.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-02-18

d. j. Shoemaker has been appointed
postmaster at Bowling, Wood county.
receiving his commission last Thurs
day, The Off ce was removed from its
old location TO Mr.. Shoemaker's store.
The long drawn out contest for the APP
pointment has at last been settled. Mr..
Shoemaker is good Republican, Il
worthy citizen, and deserving of the
appointment.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-02-18
SATURDAY. FEBRUARY Is, 1899.

People of the central part of the State
have been enjoying excellent sleighing
during the past two weeks, while here
In Wood county, the mud roads are in
almost MS fine condition Tor wheeling as
they we're at any time during the past
Summer.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-02-18

The "oldest iuhabtant" has been
thoroughly knocked out by the weather
of the past week. 1t broke all previous
records.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-02-18

THE JOURNAL is dated Saturday. but tho
pap0r goes to press every Thursday afternoon
nt 2 o'clock, in ordcr that It may reach It's read
ers in various localities by Saturday morning
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-02-18
SCHOOL NOTES.

Freshman-That Lay of the Last
Minstrel" is poem, aint 1t?
IuniOr-No.
Freshmau-Whnt is it?
Junior-An egg.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-02-18

An eighth grader wanted to know if
there was any difference between Bill
Mckinley on Mckinley bill.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-02-18

a large number OF the scholars are
sick and unable to attend school.