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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-02-20
GRAVES OF CONFEDERATES.
Cost of Marking the Resting Place
of Those Who Died in
the North.

Secretary Root lately forwarded to
the senate military committee mem
orandum prepared by Quartermaster
General Ludington in regard to the
bill introduced by Senator Foraker to
provide for the appropriate marking
of the graves of the soldiers of the
confederate army and navy and direct
ing the secretary of war to ascertain
the localities and condition of the
graves of such soldiers who died in
federal prisons and military hospitals
in the north during the civil war, and
who were buried near their places of
confinement, reports the Washington
Star.
Gen. Ludington said that it appears
that 3O,152 confederate prisoners of
war were buried in 50 localities
throughout the country, many having
been buried in trenches, as in the case
of the confederates removed from Fort
Delaware and Pla Patch island, Pa,
to the Finnis Point national cemetery,
New Jersey. He said that it would be
impracticable to identify individual
graves, Notwithstanding the names of
the persons may be found on record.
He also states that the appropriation
of 100000 made by the bill is made
quate for the purpose, the headstones
costing $2.13 each at the place of manu-
facture, to which $1.25 approximately
should be added for handling, trans
portation and setting An estimate of
100000 is submitted for the work.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-02-20
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SOLDIERS ON THE MARCH.
suferings of the Men on Long Trnmps
with Heavy Loads in Had
weather..

Marching is often more trying than
fighting. The results of a campaign
may be determined as really by the
heroism' of the march as by heroism
of the battle. The private soldier
must carry his equipment and provi-
sions. In the eos these consisted of
knapsack containing his clothing,
piece of tent, blankets and such toilet
articles and writing materials as he
chose to carry. His haversack con-
tained three days rations, consisting
of pork, hardtack, sugar and coffee;
also knife, fork, spoon, plate and tin
cup. The knapsack, haversack and
canteen for water were supported by
straps over his shoulders. The belt
supported the cartridge box contain
ing 40 rounds, each bullet of an ounce
weight, cap box and scabbard for the
bayonet. In addition to this was the
musket; mine-the heaviest in the
company-with the bayonet, weighed
1874 pounds. The total weight was
usually about As pounds. In wet
weather much more, says the Epworth
Herald.
Troops march by the flank in col
umns of fours, using the route step.
They ordinarily cover IL or Is miles
per day. Under urgent conditions
they are sometimes forced to % or
even 80 miles in day. In the Gettys-
burg campaign the army of the Poto-
mac marched 125 miles in four days,
and the Sixth corps, on July 2, made
the unprecedented march of over 40
miles.
On July /. 1868, 21,000 men under
Gems. Reynolds and Howard unexpect-
edly came face to face with over 10000
confederates little west of Gettys-
burg. The terrible fighting of that
day resulted in the death of Gen.
Reyonlds and the union troops being
| forced back to Cemetery Hill. Gen.
Meade ordered the army to Gettys-
burg. His courier found the Sixth
corps at Manchester, Md, midway be-
tween Baltimore and Gettysburg.
After wandering in the woods half the
night the corps filed upon the pike at
sunrise, July ?, and without breakfast
! began the race for Gettysburg. The
| troops were worn with long marching
and weary from loss of sleep. Some
| of the men suffered with bleeding feet.
| A few were barefooted and all with
shoes well worn. The sun rose with
fervent heat. The mercury soon
reached the 9O's. The dust, fine and
powdery, covered the marching col
umn as with a cloud. Hour after
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-02-20


Black Auntie-at least, the chip basket
was out there and the chips. Hanni-
balls sandy brows were knit in pro-
found meditation. Hannibal was the
little twin and thought all the big
thoughts, which fact may, of course,
have been directly traceable to his
name.
Luther Ben kicked over the chip bas-
ket recklessly. Three chips-all there
were-fell out.
"Well?" said Luther Ben, sharply.
swell, I've got it'll" announced Han
nibal, crossing his Alps with one tri-
umphant leap. 81 know what We'll do,
Luther Ben Keep!"
"Cricky, you don't!"
"Cricky, do. Well cut down cher
ry tree!"
"Hooray!" began Luther Ben, and
then with the shout midway to the
rafters, it changed to n groan. Luther
Ben was the practical twin. where
you goin' to get your cherry tree?" he
inquired, witheringly.
"I-never thought" he muttered.
'There amt cherry tree on this
farm, SO, 'Nibble Keep-not singlel
We can cut down an apple tree or a
pear tree or the weepin' mulb'ry IAN
then 1 guess she would weep!)-or we
can" Luther Ben introduced his lips
to Hannibals ear and whispered the
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-02-20

Little children, gather round me. AS
you know, you've always found
me
Just little more than willing any
moral yarn to spin,
And the more adult attention, l might
also just here mention,
1 would like to have a moment. II
you're ready, I'll begin.
1t is but II simple story, not gunpow-
derry or CORY,
But quite eminently peaceful-If
you've heard the tale before,
You can politely say sol don't think
so, but you may, SO,
Do not hesitate n moment; I'm not
likely to feel sore.
Iwould never tell a story if thought
that it would bore.
Well, this day, the twenty-second, by
some people has been reckoned
Most auriferous, or golden, in the
calendar of days.
It's the birthday of the person that l
write this dainty verse on
OF George Washington, whose con-
duct was a thing beyond all
praise.
Him you certainly have heard of. 1t
is really quite absurd of
All his chroniclers to leave out what
I'm going to relate,
But it's better late than never, so at
once l will endeavor
A short anecdote concerning him
concisely to relate.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-02-20

1 am coming to it shortly. You will
not have long to wait.
1t appears that there was growing in
the orchard fine, blowing
Cherry tree, the pride and glory
of young Georges fathers
heart,
And the boy-Yes, he was young then.
If you'd only hold your tongue,
then,
Once secure from interruption, l
perhaps might get a start.
Well, the boy, as was saying, once was
through the orchard straying,
With new and shining hatchet itch
ing in his little hand,
And the cherry tree espying, thought
he might as well be trying
OF its sharpness on that tree, which
his fond parent thought so
grand;
It's diameter was something like
three feet, l understand.
So he hewed and hacked, untiring,
though his forehead was per-
spiring
With the heat of the eXertion, till
the tree fell crashing down.
When his father, stern appearing, set
him for his comfort fearing,
For the massive brow paternal wore
well-known trunk-strap frown.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-02-20

All mendacious tarradiddles, quibles,
falsehood and conceit;
Any species of assembling we should
shun in fear and trembling.
And yarn at al apocryphal we never
should repeat.
Though the truth may be trial when
we know smooth denial
Will prevent some present trouble,
still the truth we ought to tell.
That poor, crushed, downtrodden lady
who is kept so very shady,
Let us grab hold of the windlass
crank and haul her from the
we'll
Sell our fish for fertilizer if we've
ancient fish to sell.
So, to-day, from toll abstaining, there's
no cause for our complaining
That the Father of his Country was
unable to misstate.
If he'd storied when he'd cut that
tree, it's rather long odds but
that
His posterity would have never have
thought fit TO celebrate.
I am glad | heard this story so re-
bounding to his glory;
1 am glad that remembered it to
tell the same to you.
You, of course, are glad to hearit. Yes.
/ think that you're sincere; it
Is quite well worth the telling-and,
another thing, it's new.
] can only hope to goodness that the
anecdote is true.
KENJqETT' HARRIS.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-02-20

Fathers do not usually with young
Georges parent tally,
l admit. l think the chances are that
some would take CAD
Or switch or strap or slipper to the
mischievous young nipper,
Who, in spite of all his candor, acted
in a manner bad.
1 think any such procedure would
make me just hopping mad.
Just as might have been expected,
George grew up and was elected
To be president-He also licked the
British, as you know,
Or you ought to. No persuasion ever
made him seek evasion
OF clean-cut campaign issue-That,
of course, was long ago.
If opposed to telling lies you are 1
could not now advise you,
As friend of yours, to start on
political career.
For though Washington ne'er paltered
with the truth, the times are
altered,
And neat, judicious fibber, judging
by some people queer,
Who are legislating for us, is not set
back much, fear.
We should learn by this narration to
avoid prevarication,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-02-20
Az from the crave.

George Waterhouse, veteran of
the ciyal war, who was mourned as
dead by his relatives of Middletown,
Conn, since 1868, few days ago re-
turned to hfs home. He was reported
killed in battle. He claims he lives
at present in Pennsylvania.-DstToit
Free Presa
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-02-20

Then the father fond caressed him and
unto his bosom pressed him,
Vowing that son so truthful was q
treasure hard to find,
Future greatness prophesying for a
boyt who thought that lying
Was wicked, shocking habit of the
most debasing kind.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-02-20
How the Keep
Twins Celebrated
A Suggestion from Washington.
BY ANNIE HAMILTON DoNNELL.

o." Hannibal said, slowly,
"that's old. We've done
that every year. It's got
to be something new"
"Huh, easy 'nough to say
sol" shifted Luther Ben.
Just say that, will you?"
Eyes, l will, Luther Ben
Keep, if you'll give me
time toll"
The Keep twins were
out in the woodshed fill
,p- +ha chin hocGat for
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-02-20

So he hewed and hacked untirlng, the 'gh his
forehead was perspiring"
"Who did that?" inquired the father.
Said young George: 'I'ear sir,
I'd rather
Not, if you would please excuse me,
to that question now reply,
But although / know I'll catch it hot,
did it with my hat>het--
think you saw me do it-and, 1
CANNOT TELL A LIE"
You'll observe, my patient hearers,
that he did not even try.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1903-09-04
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES.

METHODIST CHU RCH NOTES.
Owing to the storm on Sunday morn
ing there was no service in the Meth
odist church and the people were
Mr. Yaggy's excellent sermons and the
solo promised by G. H. Mann, as all
who heard him Wednesday evening
were anxious to hear him again.
Miss Kathryn Reiter of Stepney and
Miss Lucy Belden of Winsted were
guests of Mr. and Mrs Stiles Loveland.
last week.
Mr. and Mrs Julius Lewis and little
son of Southington have been guests
at j. B. Downs, recently.
Mrs Sarah.Stillson, Mrs w. Laurence,
Miss Marion and Master Stillson Lau-
renee of Newtown spent Wednesday of
last week with Mrs c.. French.
Miss Josie Larkins of Shelton has
been spending week with the Misses
Hartnett.
Miss E. J. Stevens has been enter
tanning cousins from the West.
Mrs A. E. French has been the guest
of Ter niece, Mrs Hattie Whitlock of
Bridgeport.
G. G. Stearns and wife and w. Whe-
we'll and wife, Mrs r. S. Human and
Mrs L. Burt Bradley drove to New
town, THURSDAY, ana dlned aJ the
Newtown Inn.
Miss Margaret Lynch of Bridgeport
is spending her vacation with her par
ents, Mr. and Mrs P. Lynch.
Mrs @. E. Bradley entertained rela-
tives from New York State, recently.
w. J. Stowe is having a new veranda
built and other improvements made
around his store at the Bridge.
Mr. and Mrs Whewell and Mr. and
Mrs Stearns left, Saturday for their
home in New York City and the many
warm friends they made during their
stay among us sincerely hope they
will conclude to spend their next va
cation in Stevenson.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1903-09-04
Girl and Woman
CARE NEEDED AT THE TRANSITION
FROM ONE TO THE OTHER.
CAUSE TROUBLES WE'RE ALLOWED TO
DEVELOP AT THIS TINE.

MANY A LIFE SPENT IN SUFFERING BE-
CAUSE TROUBLES WE'RE ALLOWED TO
DEVELOP AT THIS TINE.
Every mother OF a growing girl should
remember that there will come time
when her daughter will be girl no
longer but will share with her the bless
ingS of womanhood. Unless nourish
ment keeps pace with growth. the foun-
dations Of life Of suffering are laid at
that time. ChloroSis, commonly called
green sickness, may develop unless the
blood is kept rich and pure; incipient
consumption and nervous and conSti-
tutional troubles that have been dor
mant in the blood, will surely appear
unless the system is kept toned up I'M
til the danger line is passed. Mrs John
MacKinney, Mich, writes a timely
word on the subject. She says:
II did not get proper care at the first
critical time in my life and for seven
teen years 1 suffered as a result. had
dizzy spells, felt a constant fear that
something dreadful was about to hap
pen, and was afraid to 20 out alone.
My breathing was very short and l had
palpitation of the heart so badly that
moderately fast. l was so nervous that
l could not sit still. At different times
for years I was under the care of the
best physicians in Detroit and tried
number of advertised medicines.
Nothing helped me until, on the ad-
vice of neighbor, tried DIR Williams
Pink Pills for Pale People,. 1 felt re-
lieved before the first box was finished
and l kept on taking them until was
cured.
"Last winter my little girl had rheu-
matism and gave her DIR Williams
Pink Pills and she got we'll right away.
My sisters daughter was thought to be
going into consumption and, upon my
advice, she tried the pills. They cured
her cough and she is now well and
strong. You can readily see that my
entire family is enthusiastic over DIR
Williams Pink Pills for Pale People
and we cannot say enough in their
praise"
DR. Williams Pink Pills for Pale
People are always successful because
they 20 to the root Of the disease.
Other remedies act on the symptoms
the marvellous vegetable pills remove
the cause of the trouble. They have
proven themselves to be an unfailing
specific for all diseases arising from
impure or impoverished blood and
weakened nerves two fruitful causes
of nearly all the ills to which human
kind is heir. DR. Williams Pink Pills
for Pale People are sold in boxes at SO
cents box, or six boxes for $3.50, and
may be bad of all druggists, or direct
by mail from DR. Williams Medicine
Co., Schenectady, N. Y.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1903-09-04

was Miss Smiths first appearance
among us, but the enthusiasm with
which she was received showed that
many Of those present had the pleas
ure of listening to this talented young
elocutionist before. Although the
evening was dark and threatening the
church was filled to it's utmost capaci-
ty and goodly sum was added to the
church treasury. No regular program
was prepared but the following were
among the selections rendered:
Violin solos. Walter WheweIl
Piano solos, "San Toy "Narcissus,
@. G. StearnS.
Reading, New England Wooips,'
''The honor of the Woods Miss II.
Smith.
Vocal solos, beauties Eyes, "i"Lit-
tie Boy Blue" c. H. Mann.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1903-09-04
FAIRFIELD COUNTY.
BROOKFIELD.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES.

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES.
Rev Mr. Davies supplied the pulpit
in the Congregational church, last
Sunday, and gave a very interesting
discourse on "Character Building."
Mr. Davies home is in UniOnville, your
correspondent was told. 1t is to be re-
gretted that SO few were out to hear
the sermon and also the fine singing.
IL. W. Greene sang solo which those
who have listened to Mr. Greene's voice
will know was good. Miss Beatty of
Boston gave as the offertory Zone
Sweetly Solemn Thought" and
her voice is 'sweetly sympathetic"
There was also trio by Mr. Greene,
Miss Wallace and Miss Beatty. At the
Christian Endeavor meeting Miss
French rendered a solo very nicely.
The season is nearly over and we shall
miss the sweet voices from the summer
school, but their reward will be the
greater by and by for the many plea
SAINT hours given for the pleasure Of
the people here, and sometimes at their
own inconvenience, too.
The condition of Edwin Smith re-
mains about the same.
Rev g. W. Francis spent Sunday in
his old home in Newington.
Benjamin Rippy, "Uncle Sam S"
postal clerk, took we'll earned vaca-
tion over Sunday, with friends in
Ridgetield.
Miss Maude Adds and Miss Chloe
Curtis, pupils at the Greene school,
gave recital in the Opera house on
Tuesday last, which we we're unable to
attend, but knowing the young
ladies we feel safe in saying was sue
cess.
The shop of E. c.. Smith is closed for
the. present until there is change in
his condition.
The program at the Grange, next
Monday night, will be in charge of Mr.
and Mrs Greene, and good program
may be expected.
Mrs Almon Taylor is entertaining
Mrs Brady and daughter OF New YORK
City. Mr. and Mrs Taylor with their
daughter, Miss Miriam, and niece, Miss
Jessie Henderson,, took their guests
for days outing, last week, driving
to New Milford, by way OF BroOkfeld
and on their return stopped at Lovers
Leap, where they had lunch, and re-
turned by way of Southville, making
delightful drive.
Miss Mary Collins will return to her
school at West Norris on the 9th, max
ing her 10th year in the same school,.
Miss Marion Williams will teach in
Charlottesville, this winter.
Mrs Alonzo Bowdy and daughter,
May, are spending the week with Mrs
Purdy in Stamford. Mrs Frank Bow
dy is keeping house for Mrs Bowdy dur
ing her absence.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1903-09-04
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
THE GREAT ENDEAVOR CONVEN.
TON AT DENVER.

J. H. MANSFIELD OF NEW HAVEN
GIVES REPORT OF THIS CONvEN-
TION IN THE CONGREGATIONAL
CHURCH, SEPTEMBER ID.
Everybody has been reading, this
summer, about the big Christian En-
deavOr convention in Denver, Colo. 1t
was big convention; some 10000 peO-
pie crossed the continent and gathered
in that stirring city of the West.
Connecticut sent about SO delegates.
j. Fl. Mansfield of New Haven was
transportation agent for those who
went from the Wooden Nutmeg State
and the Newtown Endeavor society
has been fortunate enough to get Mr.
Mansfield to give report of the Den
yer convention here. He will speak
in the NewtoWn Congregational
church on Sunday evening, September
ID, at half past seven O'Clock. Many
would like to have been in Denver,
and have been thrilled by the singing
ofIthe vast multitude, and reused by
the many eloquent addresses. The
local congregational church people
could not go to Denver; but they can
all go to the meeting in the Congrega-
tional church en- Sunday evening, Sep.
TENDER 49,
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1903-09-04
STEVENSON.
AN ENJOYABLE CONCERT.

Messrs Stearns and Whewell OF New
York City, assisted by G. H. Mann and
Miss Hattie Smith of New Haven, gave
a concert in the Methodist church,
Wednesday evening, which will long
be remembered by the large audience
present. Each number was heartily
encored and the performers were call
ed back again and again. Mr. Stearns
ing INTERPRETATION here and their kind
ness in lending their talent and ar
such musical treat for the
pleasure of the people and benefit of
the church is highly appreciated. This
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1903-09-04
THE NEWTOWN FAIR.
EVERYBODY IS COMING.

When the haying season is over,
And the harvest is most done,
Then we attend the NewtOwn Fair
For information, and for fun.
This year being the eighth,
Twill be sure of success;
Because it's come to stay,
And is rated among the best.
The location being good,
With the Depot near at hand,
You can come and go by rail,
Or drive DER pleasant land.
The new premium list,
Which is now just out,
Shows what we are going to do,
And just what we are about.
There will he much tousee,
With chance to meet all;
Many friends we do not see,
Only at the Fair, in the fall.
~. S. M.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1903-09-04
HIS LIFE SAVED BY CHAMBER
LAIN'S collie, CHOLERA AND d.
ARRHOE REMEDY

"B. L. Dyer, we'll known cooper of
this town, say he believes Chamber
lain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
saved his life last summer. He had
been sick for month with what the
doctors Call bilious dysentery and
could get nothing to do him any good
until he tried this remedy. 1t gave
him immediate relief" says B. T..
Little, merchant, Hancock, Md. For
sale by R. H. Beers & Co., Newtown;
Tayor Curtis : F, Co. Sandy Hook; W.
Co., Hawleyville;iA. B. Brakeman, Bots
ford
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1903-09-04

For bilious attack take Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets and
a quick cure is certain. For sale by
r. H. Beers & Co., Newtown: Taylor,
Curtis & Co., Sandy Hook; w. N. Hurd,
Long Hill; The e. G. Platt Co.,
Hawleyville; A. B. Brakeman, Bots
ford.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1903-09-04

AS a rule man will feel well salts
fed if he can hobble around en- crutch-
es two or three weeks after Spraining
his ankle, and it is usually two or
three months before he has fully.recov-
cred. This is an unnecessary loss of
time, for in many cases in which Cham
berlain's Pain Balm has been prompt
ly and freely applied, complete cure
has been effected in less than one
weeks time and in some cases within
three days. For sale by R. H. Beers
& Co., Newtown: Taylor, Curtis & Co.,
Sandy Hook; W. n. Hurd, Long Hill.
The r. G. Platt Co., HawleyviIle: A
B. Brakeman, Botsford.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1903-09-04
TRUMBULL.
GRANGE TOPICS.

Trumbull Grange held it's regular
meeting last Friday night. 1t was Sis
ters' night and they had charge of the
meeting. A fine program was listened
to, after which cake and cream were
served. Greenfield Hill and Easton
Oranges were not represented, on &C
count of the bad weather.
Mrs D. M. Fuller is entertaining
friends from New Jersey. ~,
Mrs Stanton and daughter of Bridge
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1903-09-04

Joseph Nettleton of New Milford
presided over the interests Of the New
town Savings bank, Monday, in the
absence of his brother, Treasurer A.
T. Nettleton, who passed that clay in
the Park City.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1903-09-04

Miss Hattie Barrett of Patterson was
the guest, last week, of Mr. and Mrs
Fred DisbrOw.
D. b. Mallory, E. P. Briggs and
number Of others will attend the cele-
bratiOn of "Old Home Week"in Bridge
port, this week.
Miss Agnes Chopourian was the
guest of Miss Clara Briggs, last week.
J. Theodore Rogers is spending this
week in New Haven.
Mrs D. B. Mallory returned home
from Alden, Saturday.
D. D. Gray was taken quite i'll, last
week, but is some better at present
writing.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1903-09-04

S. w. Lesher, the popular agent at
the Sandy Hook station, returned on
Friday from a two weeks vacation,
passed in New Columbia, Pa. He also
visited at Reading and Philadelphia.
stituted for him during his absence