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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1907-11-22
WOMAN SERVED AS SOLDIER.
Followed Husband Through Civil War
lin Many Important Engagements.

Mrs. Elizabeth Finnan, aged SS
years, is dead after a lingering ILL
ness. This simple statement would
not arouse special interest, but be-
hind it lies the story of woman's
devotion to the man of her choice and
of her sacrifice to the country of her
adoption, writes the Greensburg cor
respondent of the Indianapolis News.
The story of Elizabeth Cain Fin
nan is one of the most remarkable
in the history of the war of the re-
bellion. Offering her services at San
dusky, O., when her husband enlisted,
she was taken to Cincinnati, where
she was accepted as laundress for the
Eighty-first Ohio, and from that day
at the beginning of the war until the
regiment was mustered out at Column
bus, o., in September, 1864, she was
never absent from her post of duty
at any time.
Although she went in the first place
as laundress, that post was soon
abolished, and the husband was in
formed by Gen. Dodge that his wife
A. Logan had observed the attachment
between the husband and wife and in
terfered in their behalf. Mrs. Finnan
was permitted to remain and a little
"a" tent was furnished for her. She
drew the government rations the same
as any soldier, and much of the time
wore male attire. In times of danger
she carried musket just as the
soldiers did, and in all respects shared
the rough life of the men about her.
Often she marched 80 miles a day,
and her courage and endurance were
equal to that of the soldiers them
selves.
A list of the battles in which she
took part reads almost like record
of the engagements of the war of the
rebellion She was at the battles of
Corinth, Pocahontas, Huntsville, Ala;
Harrisburg, Mo-; Pulaski, Tenn; Fort
Donelson and Chattanooga, Tenn.
Snake Creek Gap, Kingston, Shiloh
and others. After every battle Mrs.
Finnan offered her services in the
field hospital Wherever and when
ever needed she was at hand, and
neither surgeon nor soldier ever
cai.ed in vain for her aid. At the bat
tie of Lookout mountain she was able
to perform some service for Gen.
Grant, who later took occasion to sin
gle her out for praise.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1907-11-22
ENCOURAGING FACTS
THOSE CONTEMPLATING CHANGE
OF RESIDENCE SHOULD
READ THEM.

The other day the writer was in the
Office of the Canadian Government at
St. Paul, Minnesota. On the windows
of the building were signs to the effect
that homesteads of 100 acres were
given free to actual settlers, and in
the windows were displays of wheat,
oats, barley, other grains and vege-
tables, which he was told were grown
in Western Canada. This could be
readily believed for in no other coun-
try on the Continent would it be pos
sible to grow such splendid specimens.
The world is now pretty well advised
that in the growing of such cereals
as have been named and vegetables as
well the Provinces of Manitoba,
Saskatchewan and Alberta have no
competitor. For several years past
specimens have been exhibited at
State and County Fairs throughout the
State, and these exhibits are looked
upon as one Of the chief attractions.
They have demonstrated what can be
done in the climate of country pos
sessing soil that will grow things.
tables such as were seen there seemed
to create some doubt. But it was
the case. And apples too. Not of
course the splendid fruit grown in
countries more congenial to such cul-
ture, but they were in evidence.
Throughout Indiana, the hoosier farm
ers were forced to stop and think.
When similar exhibit was placed be-
fore them during the past few weeks,
many of them were forced to stop and
remark: THAT is much ahead of any
thing we can do. The quality of the
grain we have conceded, for has not
so-and-so sent us samples grown on
his own farm the like of which we had
never seen before. But to think of
the vegetables-and such vegetables.
Why, we thought everything was
frozen up there, and these turnips,
cabbages, caulifowers, beets, man.
Colds, pumpkins, and squashes are
away ahead of anything we ever saw
grow" That is the story everywhere.
Thousands of Western Canada home
steaders, formerly United States citi-
zens, are growing just such grain, just
such vegetables, which yield them a
splendid profit with little outlay on the
farms that they have secured from the
Government of the Dominion of Can
ada at the nominal cost of $40 for 100
acres. If adjoining land is wanted 1t
can be secured from the railway COM
panies or from private individuals at
moderate prices and reasonable terms.
By placing your name and address on
a postal card and addressing 1t to the
Canadian Government Agent, whose
name appears elsewhere, copy of
"Last Best West" telling you all about
1t will be sent you free.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1907-11-22
FOUND OUT JUST IN TIME.
Or Finger Bowl Would Have Been Put
to Novel Use.

The late William Cassidy, one-time
editor of the Albany Argus, possessed
the traditional Irish wit. On one oc-
casion, a number of years ago, he was
a guest at a political banquet in AL
bany. At that time finger bowls were
seldom used, and their correct usage
"a passing fad) meant to dip corner
of the napkin in the water and there
with daintily cleanse the finger tips.
Most of the men present eyed the in
novation, when introduced at dessert,
narrowly and uncertainty. One after
another ended by plunging the hand
into the crystal dish. But Mr.. Robert
Pruyn, well-known Albany gentle
man, correctly moistened bit of his
napkin and laved his fingers. Mr..
Cassidy watched him admiringly, not
having as yet touched his own glass.
That's good" he whispered to neigh
Dor. That's good. If Pruyn hadn't
done that should have put my foot
in it."-Harper's Weekly.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1907-11-22
DIGNITY AND DANGER.
Story of Chaplain Who Was Afraid
to Get the Honey Jar.

To fall with all wounds in front is
the ambition of the hero, and this am
bition inspired the worthy chaplain
of federal regiment during the civil
war, commemorated by Gen. Otis in
the Springfield Republican. The sit
uation of the chaplain may not strike
the reader as quite as romantic as
that of the knight going to the fray
with spear and shield, but the spirit
of facing the foe is fully as commenda-
BILE.
During a battle small house near
the field was taken and occupied as a
hospital. In one of the intervals be-
tween operations, some one discover
ed stone jar pushed way under the
stairs. The fight was at its hottest,
and pieces of shell and bullets were
constantly striking the house.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1907-11-22
COULD USE THE ROAD.
Irish Soldiers Great Idea When Cover
Was Badly Needed.

The following colloquy is said to
have actually occurred during one OF
the earlier battles in the Philippines:
A detachment of American infantry,
under orders to support section Of
Capt. Reilly's battery, were halted for
quite while on perfectly fiat mill
tary road in full view and fine range
of the Filipino trenches. OF course, to
lie fiat on the road was the only avail
able use of cover"
In this detachment was an Irishman
who had served his time with the col
ors in the British army before he en-
listed with Uncle Sam. AS recruit
he had been very prone to tell how the
British soldiers did everything. AS a
result he was necessarily piled with
questions as to his experiences. While
the bullets were "plopping" down the
road and kicking up the gravel, a
young Yankee suddenly asked:
"Say, Mike, what do the British sol
diers do with their heads in place
like this?"
Quick as a flash came the retort:
"a British soldier has no head,
SORT"
After full two-minute pause, Mike
continued:
However, be that as 1t may, wish
/ could pick up this d. road and
stan it on edge feminist mel"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1907-11-22
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ONLY A PENSION CERTIFICATE.

Only pension certificate but study 1t
we'll and see
The record of service and suffering that
was given for you and me;
Where youth and health were freely
spent, and tears of anguish shed,
And many many thousands swelled the
ranks of the loyal dead.
Only a pension certificate but worthy
frame an place
Beside the artists masterpiece, the pal
ace walls to grace;
For 1t tells that wonderful story that
will never grow stale or old,
OF a country saved, of men made free,
at a greater cost than gold
1t tells of a netion's struggle for life,
of n mighty patriot tide.
That fought with valiant courage, that
the union might abide;
Between the lines, 1t tells to the Wiling,
listening ear
Its story of honor and glory, story OF
faith and cheer
Only a pension certificate, but 1t tells OF
battle lines,
OF march, and skirmish and picket, OF
deadly shot and mines;
1t tells of hunger. thirst and sickness, OF
nights on the sentry post,
OF action bold, in days of old, with the
loyal union host
1t tells of undying love for the flag, that
emblem of the free.
The stars and stripes, "Old Glory" so
honored on land and sea;
1t tells of heroic women, mother and
wife and maid,
Who, kneeling by their firesides, endured
and watched and prayed
Only pension certificate, for a soldier
old and gray,
Given by n grateful nation, with stipend
of monthly pay;
discharged with honor" 1t reads, when
his loyal work was done,
Only a pension certificate, but It's rec
ord of glories won.
Albert Sibley, in Chicago journal
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1907-11-22

Pattern No. 594O.-The becoming
little jumper frocks are gaining in
| pularity as the season advances.
This smart little model with its pleat.
ed skirt, and pretty sleeve caps is
made of Scotch plaid. Tucks over
the shoulders contribute to the full
ness of the waist which blouses pret
tily all around. The skirt is attached
to a fitted body lining that closes in
the back There are many materials
suitable for the development such as
serge, cheviot mohair, pique and ging-
ham. For child of ten years five and
one-half yards of 36-inch material will
be required. Sizes for 6, 8, 10 and IL
years.
This pattern will be sent to You on
receipt of 10 cents Address all orders
to the Pattern Department of this paper.
Be sure to give size and number of pat
tern wanted. For convenience, write
your order on the following coupon:
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1907-11-22
DOCTORS IN GRAND JURY NET.
Two Indicted in Iowa for Conspiracy
to Force an Independent Physi-
clan from a Surgical Case.

Waverly, lathe Bremner county
grand jury, which few weeks ago
indicted fourteen members of the coun-
ty medical association, alleging viola
tion of the antitrust law, recently re-
ported additional indictments against
DIR. w. A. Rohlf and DR.. o. l.. Chaffee
on the general ground of conspiracy
Their alleged offense was of forcing
an Independent doctor from surgi-
cal case, in which he as we'll as one of
the accused doctors had been EN-
ployed, after he had refused to sign
the union scale.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1907-11-22

Pattern No. 5905.-The subject of
sleeves is an interesting topic at this
time of the year. The changes in
fashion always seem to concentrate
on sleeves, and 1T is this part of the
gown that has to be altered imme-
diately when intended to be worn a
second season. A pretty or an ugly
sleeve has the power to make or mar
the most attractive gown, so due at
tention must be paid to this part Of
the bodice. The illustration shows
four of the prettiest and most up-to-
date of the season, and well suited to
making over. The set included four
models that may be used respective.
ly on a smart blouse, dressy after.
noon frock or an evening gown. The
graceful Mandarin sleeve is made
with trimming band attached and may
be suitably developed in lace or any
of the rich trimming materials now
in vogue. For the medium size one
and three-quarter yards of 27-inch
material will be required for the long
sleeve. The sleeve cap will require
three-quarter yards, the short sleeve
one yard and the Mandarin sleeve one
yard. Sizes corresponding to 80, "a,
SO, 3S, 40 and AZ inches bust measure.
This pattern will be sent to you on
receipt of 10 cents. Address all orders
to the Pattern Department of thispaper.
Be sure to give size and number of pat
tern wanted. For convenience, write
your order on the following coupon:
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1907-11-22
HOW HE FOUND THE KEY.
Brothers Method Was Simple, but
Also Somewhat Costly.

Miss Dresswell had just returned,
after spending a week with country
friend. Imagine her CONSERVATION
when she discovered her previously
well-stocked wardrobe empty!
Gracious, George!" she said to her
brother. "Where are all my clothes?
And what in the world is that great
black patch on the lawn?"
The face of George exhibited all the
well-known signs of conscious right
eousness, and he met her gaze un-
flinchingly.
"Maria," he replied consolingly, "you
wrote to me that if wanted the key
of the billiard room I should find it in
the pocket of your bolero."
"Yes, yes!"
"Well, don't know bolero from a
fichu or box pleat, so took all the
things to the lawn and burnt them.
Then / recovered the key from the
ashes"
She froze him with stare, and he
is now thawing slowly on the kitchen
stove.-Stray Stories.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1907-11-22
Early MonopoIlsts.

Culpeper complained to the long
parliament q64O-1653): These men
are like the frogs of Egypt; have got
possession of our dwellings, and we
have scarce a room free from them
They have a wizard to hide the brand
made by that good law in the last
parliament of King James. They
shelter themselves under the name
Corporation; they make bylaws
which serve their turns to squeeze
us and fill their purses" This reads
like the news of to-day.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1907-11-22

Hon. R. 8. Tharin, Attorney at Law
and counsel for Antitrust League,
writes from Pennsylvania Ave-, N. W.,
Washington, d. c., as follows:
Having used Peruna for catarrhal
disorders, am able to testify to it's
great remedial excellence and do not
hesitate to give it my emphatic endorse
ment and earnest recommendation to
all persons affected by that disorder. 1t
is also tonic of great usefulness.
Mr.. Il. Barnecott, West Aylmer, On
tario, Can, writes: "Last winter Twas ill
with pneumonia afferhaving la grippe.
1 took Peruna for two months, when
became quite well. l also induced n
young lady, who was all rum down
and confined to the house, to take Pc
runa, and after taking Peruna for three
months she is able 10 follow her trade
of tailoring. lean recommend Peruna
for all such who are i'll and require
tonic"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1907-11-22
NARROW ESCAPE OF SOLDIER.
Old Confederate Saw Much Hard Serv-
ice and Came Out Without Scratch.

There resides at Nashville, Tenn,
says the ST. Louis Republic, an
old confederate soldier who can
perhaps boast of having seen more
genuine service, escaping without a
scratch, than any other devotee of the
'lost cause This is S. P. Taylor, who
bids fair to pass many more mile
stones on life's highway. When in a
talkative mood there is nothing he en-
joys better than relating some of his
hairbreadth escapes.
At the battle of New Hope Church
Mr.. Taylor was assigned to picket
duty In speaking of the incident, he
said:
81 went on picket duty in the mar
row ravine just before daylight. The
enemy was encamped on top of hill
opposite our breastworks and my po-
sition was exactly between the two
armies. About eight o'clock picket
was sent out from the Yankee army
and he sat down on log in plain
view of me only a short distance
away. l had a full cartridge box (40
rounds) and l began to shoot at him,
but being unable to see me he did not
return the fire. He soon fell off the
log on my side and his comrades
made an attempt to rescue him and
my attempts to keep them away di-
vulged my place of concealment. The
Yankees began shooting at me, and
by noon l had counted Is bullets that
struck the little oak tree behind which
/ was concealed. With an empty cart
ridge box and my gun in similar
on me- / decided to make a run for
the breastworks, which were located
on top of the opposite hill. There
was comparatively no growth on the
hillside, it having been cleared up,
and there was full 200 yards to run
plain view of the Yankees. But
had to go, and tying my shoes good
and tight, made dash for cover.
had progressed only few yards when
the entire force began shooting at me
and a veritable hail of bullets show
cred around me until | jumped over
the breastworks of my own regiment.
How / escaped being riddled has al
ways been a mystery to me. Just be-
fore / reached safety my lieutenant
encouraged me by telling me to run
faster but this was useless, as l was
doing my very best. After an hours
rest and with new supply of ammu-
milton ! slipped back to my post,
,,,lo,o ,on,aipad until tho fphtinp
was again renewed"
Mr.. Taylor states that the fighting
was almost constant from Chattanooga
to Atlanta. During his service there
was but one occasion when he was
not up with the flag, and that time he
was worn out from the efforts of
long march and was compelled to drop
behind. After nights rest he re-
sumed his place at the front.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1907-11-22
Not to Be Thought OF.

There was once multi-millionaire
Che was very multi" indeed) who
spent immense sums of money on his
children. They had everything, in
cluding four automobiles and steam
yacht each.
Still they were not satisfied
Can you not" they implored,
"spend a little time with US, now and
then?"
"Time!" cried the multi-millionaire,
greatly shocked. mo, no! You are
dreaming. 1t is impossible"
This fable teaches that time is not
money. in any practical sense.-Ex-
change.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1907-11-22
The c. A. &. Ranks Thlnnlna.

In two ways the advancing years
are cutting down the parade of the
Grand Army. Not only is the number
pathetically lessened at each recur-
ring anniversary, but this year 1t was
found necessary to consider again the
shortening of the route over which
the parade passes, and the provision
of carriages for the rapidly growing
number of those who can no longer
make the march on foot.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1907-11-22
STATE OF ONO. CITY OF TOLEDO, ss

FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that he is senior
partner Of the nrm OF +. j. CHENEY & Co., doing
buainess In the City Of Toledo. County and State
aforesaid, and that said flrm will pay the sum OF
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every
case Of CATARRH that cannot bo cured by the OF
HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK ]. CHENEY.
Sworn to before and subscribed in my presence,
this 9Th day Of December, A. D.. 1886.
.s11t A. w sorAnn aahAson' rea.-o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts
directly on the blood and mucous surfaces OF the
system. Send for testimonials. free.
+. u. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Bold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1907-11-22
Useless.

A short time ago an old negro was
up before judge in Dawson City,
charged with some trivial offense.
Haven't you lawyer, old MANI"
inquired the judge.
'No, sah."
Cant you get one?'
mo, sah."
Don't you want me to appoint one
to defend you?"
mo, sab; jes' tho't I'd leab de
case to de ign'ance OBJ de cot.'
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1907-11-22
Waterproof Paper.

For preparing waterproof paper
which will shine in the dark use the
following mixture: Forty parts paper
stock, ten parts phosphorescent pow
der, ten parts water, one part gelatine
and one part bichromate of potash.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1907-11-22
Some of Them.

Don't you think 1t is dreadful for
society to be taking up any of these
eaateric Oriental ideas?" --sv'Na
ooh, but the Oriental rugs are per.
fectly ely!"-Baltimor Americana
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1907-11-22
Marriage Merely Temporary.

Marriage among the Botocudos, ac-
cording to Keane, is of a purely tenn
porary nature. dissolved on the
slightest pretext. or without any pre-
text at all, merely through love Qf
change or caprice" -z-A-l
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1907-11-22
An Old War Refrain.

Now that Gen. Franzi Siegel is to
be honored with memorial in New
York many civil war veterans recall
the refrain of the old song I'm bound
to fight NIT Siegel and pully lager
bier"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1907-11-22
Pe-ru-na Tablets.

Some people prefer to take tablets,
rather than to take medicine in a fluid
form. Such people can obtain Peruna
tablets, which represent the solid me-
dicinal ingredients of Peruna. Each
of Peruna.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1907-11-22
Important to Mothers,

To know the good and prefer 1t is
the secret VI abiding happiness.-Dean
Stanley.
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