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Newspaper
The Perrysburg Journal
Location
Perrysburg, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1908
Page
8
A Perryville reader reports long kidney pain and backache easing after using Dean's Kidney Pills. She credits the remedy for renewed energy and work ability, noting relief began with the pills and endorses Foster Milburn Co Buffalo as US agents. Remember the name Dean's.
On August 20, 1908 at 5 PM, Frank A. Harvey of Hobart wed Grace A. Blinn of Perrysburg at the bride’s mother's home in a quiet local ceremony. The bride, a Perrysburg Township teacher, and groom, a Hobart farmer, began housekeeping on their farm amid community best wishes. The report notes the Lima & Lor edo line, Weston to Waterville car service first run on Sunday with officials and road parties aboard, and ongoing regular trips.
Mrs M M Davison of 370 Gifford Ave San Jose Cal endorses Electric Bitters as a general family remedy for headache biliousness torpor of the liver and bowels claiming it offers more digestive relief than any other remedy. Sold under guarantee at William Comstock Sons drug store 500.
Beautiful colored Perrysburg postcards, produced by Berlin artists, are praised as works of art. They sell for two for five cents and are available only at The Journal Office.
Carter Dibby undergoes a striking transformation from awkward, untidy youth to polished young man as his mother Mrs Dibby and father observe his new grooming and demeanor. A once rough suit and gaze give way to neat attire, manicured nails, and poised courtesy as he strides into adulthood. The change shocks his parents and finally explains his sister’s presence with a new, confident Carter.
A local calendar item notes an annual excursion from Gauley Bridge to West Virginia planned for late summer. Details are sparse in the fragment, but organizers cite a mountain outing with a modest cost and a scheduled departure date.
Fare for the round trip will be only 52.00 for adults and 1.00 for children. Special tram will leave Bowling Green at 8:00 p.m. See handbills in areas and consult agents for tickets and details.
An Oxford honorary degree for Mark Twain spurred a Missouri village tale of a sleepy town. A Park Row editor sent Twain a wire asking how it felt to be a doctor of law, and Twain replied with a playful line about emancipation and honor.
In a tense home scene Eleanor and Pronounced dad argue about Saip, with Pretty Daughter defending him as trying to break off gradually. The stern parent orders Saip to leave, noting he has returned seven times this week, while the daughter pleads for mercy.
Old time portrait of Thomas Walker a Hull based painter published 1810 describes his Treatise on flying by mechanical means. Walker built a boat shaped contrivance with a long beaked bow and tall guiding beaming and wing levers operated by the sitter. No records show if it was tested or its results.
Court records show a string of property transfers and elderly spouse allegations. Names include W. I. Wier, Jann Chrysler, Ohio Electric Co, Samuel Shrayer, Roma Smith, Herman Kell, Joseph Gretchutk, Robert Wallacy, M. Koeh, and Benjamin Prittlove. Property parcels range across Millbury Weston Webster Perrysburg with prices from $1 to $11,700. The document reflects civil actions and real estate conveyances in Wood County.
Advertisement for a travel booklet issued by the D and C Navigation Co promoting Mackinac Lake views. Claims deluxe images and top accommodations on the Great Lakes. Requests a stamped reply card and payment to Derroit Michigan dep't.
The protiete court of Toteda denies a habeas corpus writ for Carl Ginal, ordered to the work house from Bowling Green for resisting Sheriff Roach and Deputy Shoerratt. The ruling states the writ is refused as the sentence expires. the text also includes medical and blood purification references amid unrelated fragments.
Advertisment touts the D and I line steamers on the Detroit to Buffalo route as the most delightful freshwater trip in America. Luxurious cabins, comfortable staterooms, and service praised, with fare advertised three dollars lower than all other fares. Include a Great Sales Map by sending a two cent stamp to Wayne Street, Detroit. The R R reunion notes Mrs C F Roberts of Wauseon Ohio and relatives gathered at Navarre Park for a dinner and ball game. Lem T Roberts of Willoughby elected president. next meeting set for November 14, 1909.
A group roams under a street lamp in New York where uniformed men are threatened by a civilian with a knife. A bystander woman asks if they mean to kill, and others joke that they are collecting buttons as goliventrs. The scene mocks brass buttons on sailors and soldiers, warning of widespread button theft.
Early Every Evening large steamers East ern States and Western States depart for trips to Empress Lake Erie. They arrive next morn ing and offer trim connections to all points east and west. Use the D. and H. Water Way and enjoy cool lake breezes. Send for pamphlet and Great Lakes Map. V. & B. Strat Co. 14 Wayne Street Detroit Mich.
The D. & C. Line publishes a Jove story titled Their Suitcase about two decorative suitcases on board a D. & C. boat en route to Mackinac. A light summer read pitched to readers. request a two cent stamp for it from D. & C. Navigation Co. Detroit.
A terse, fragmented scene depicts a breakup between two youths at a shop counter. The female protest, “You have broken my heart,” clashes with the male insistence on resuming duties tomorrow, “you have broken my pocket.” The clock’s ticking punctuates the tense moment as the lovers part forever.
George powers and Charles Frusher, Republicans, were observed as spectators at the Democratic convention in Bowling Green on Tuesday. They discussed writing to papa, mentioning a letter not signed and fear of anger, with one stating he fixed it all.
Fragmentary OCR of a Toledo area interurban time card for the Toledo Dayton Limited route. The readable items reference stops including Bowling Green and South, North, and various city names, with partial times such as afternoon and evening slots. The text shows schedules, north and southbound listings, and periodic service intervals, but many details are garbled.
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