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Newspaper
The Perrysburg Journal
Location
Perrysburg, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1908
Page
4
The Journal reports a Friday date and a broad political ticket listing Governor Harris and other Ohio officials. It includes notice of franchise readers and a long section on train ticket rules, state law fines, game laws changes for quail and rabbit limits, and a commentary on naming farm houses as a growing custom.
An opinion piece argues that West Virginia Democrats adopted a plank seeking Negro disfranchisement and Jim Crow rail service, costing Taft potential black Republican support. It cites Senator Nathan J. Scott and the Cincinnati Enquirer, noting Taft will win WV and Bryan cannot carry the state.
After Armour added blood to the Toledo team they climbed to second place and vow to hold the pace. The town favors Tolade to win the pennant, though past setbacks dimmed hope. The article highlights fast play and high tempo as drivers of success.
In a tile yard last Friday John Wilson fired at a stray Thomas cat aimed for the animal to protect rabbits. William Adamson was hit in the leg by a pellet. doctors say the left thigh wound was near an artery and may not be removed. Wilson expresses deep regret as injuries are not expected to be serious.
Wood county adopts a new parole provision allowing trial judges to parole defendants. Frank Camp, indicted for non support, pleaded guilty and is sentenced to Mansfield reformatory with suspension for his wife’s care. George Brock also pleads guilty and is sentenced to Mansfield. Parole carries all restrictions and can end if court orders are violated.
A Peninsula of household visitors and satellites across Perrysburg and nearby towns were noted. Steve Hartshorn and Mrs Charles Britten with daughter from Perrysburg visited Chas Frusher and family last Sunday. Brace family visited John Mixs ler in Roachton on Wednesday. Hite and wife hosted Geo Fetterman and family Sunday evening. Thos and Chas Frasher attended the Prairie Depot Home Coming last Thursday. Roy Spilker stayed with relatives in Toledo Saturday and Sunday. Yeager and Misa Nelfer of Pettysburg visited Mrs Thos Frasher and Mrs Chas Prusher Friday. W F P Spilker and wife visited David Hatches and wife in Perrysburg, with Henry Miller and wife Ed. Sandwich and wife of Woodville, Henry Grolla and daughter from Lime City, Wm Grolla Jr. and wife, Harley and Miss Vion Duty, Otto Wobele, Herman Grolla and family, Helen Grolla visiting Wai Grolla Sr. and wife Sunday.
The Poledo Blade offers an eight foot Union flag for 85 cents with home delivery, a six month installment option, while residents prepare for G A R observances. A Indianapolis boy, George Edward McLeland, shows a historic pen once used by Benjamin Franklin, handed down via his grandfather, Capt. George W. McLeland, and linked to the Declaration of Independence relic.
Mrs. Mary Lee of rural Zanesville writes that her husband James Lee owes his life to Dr King’s New Discovery. His lungs were severely affected by consumption, but after trying the remedy he regained health. It is pitched as the king of throat and lung remedies with a guarantee and trial bottle offer at local stores.
Poor OCR fragment shows a product mention Foley's Honey and Tar aimed at children with unclear context. No dates or organizations available.
John Parry and family of Toledo visited friends in Stony Ridge last week. Edward Parner and wife and Mrs. Lewis Bean of Toledo stayed with Wesley Bean and family. Miss Clara Clark visited her uncle Frank Bihn. Harry Bean and Freda Whitney visited sister Mrs. Tom Page at Jerry City. Miss Jennie Sellars of Fostoria visited Frank DeWitt and family. Mrs. George Stearna visited Ella Graham at Paulding. C H DeWitt and wife of Valparaiso Ind came for an over Sunday visit with the former.
A dialogue reveals an American millionaire denying the suitor he does not know, his daughter’s alleged resemblance and love. The exchange shows class tension and a planned introduction by a trusted friend as the crucial step to wed. The suitor insists on marriage despite obstacles, while the father jokes that he has no daughter.
A man named Ninkey spends days hoping for sudden wealth, daydreaming of a fortune left by an unseen benefactor. He checks the mail and chats at home with a wife and neighbors, always certain that luck might strike even as nothing arrives.
The pearl trade in Hombuy has dropped in value this season as merchants collect remaining stock. Many pearls are sent to Parle where wealthy Americans buy sparingly, while Parle pearls sell for a third of usual prices. Jewelers have canceled further orders from Banibay.
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