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Newspaper
The Perrysburg Journal
Location
Perrysburg, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1908
Page
4
The Perrysburg Journal notes it is published every Friday with the print schedule moved to Thursday afternoon for readers by Friday morning. Subscription rates: one dollar per year if paid in advance, two dollars if not prepaid. Special notices including cards of thanks obituaries poetry and acknowledgments cost six cents per line with no deviations.
Fragments from 1908 reflect a claim by Ohio congressman Oren that President-elect Taft favors a thorough tariff revision. The piece warns of Cannon's stance, notes strong Ohio interests in iron steel wool and woolen schedules, and cites Carnegie’s remark on steel costs. It also mentions wool duties, smuggling, and misgivings about tax burdens on the masses.
Lew Shipman and Barney Graben Stelter to correct errors. The following claims were ordered paid: C. Baird janitor services 2.10 P Wetzel salary at clerk 1260 Chua Bayer istreas 60.00 Wm F Brossia for temporary bridge F Charles ticket for pauper Loexeh repairing pumps John Pope labor Thos Tyrell meal and ticket for pauper Brossin on ditches 22.50 1.70 2.25 1.50 2.50
Local notes list Thanksgiving visits and guest appearances across Toledo and nearby towns including Mrs. Hitchcock Mrs. Keller Mrs. Cornelius and Miss Anna Christ. Also promotes the Hicks Almanac 1909 edition with availability details and discount pricing from Word and Works Pub Co St Louis.
Members of the Woman's Order of Work meet Tuesday evening for officer elections and important business. G A Powres and others are noted in the event details.
A fragment notes the removal of the appendix by a surgeon. It mentions Dr Kings New Life Pill and claims it cures constipation headache malaria and other ailments, attributed to Comstock and Son drug store. The text is fragmentary and reads like an old advertisement.
Adam Hoffman and his wife celebrated their golden wedding on Sunday with a fine dinner and a pleasant gathering. Guests included Geo Hoffman and family of Haskins, Ralph Steam and wife, Elmer Jones and wife of the Huebner farm, Wm Simon and family, Dennis Hom man and wife, John Minsler and wife, and Ernest Hoffman with son Fred.
Bates notes the loss of Amanda Brossia, a cherished pupil and schoolmate at District No. 4, who passed away November 21. The report also mentions Miss Elsie Hahn visiting in Toledo, Lida Thaiss visit, and the marriage of Joe T Hufford to Julia A Brossia on November 24 in Monroe, Michigan, with the couple preparing to settle in Rossford.
Victor Moore stars in a revival of The Talk of New York at the Valentine Theatre on December 7 with the same cast as New York run. The four acts span Sheepshead Bay Race Track, Hotel Astor lobby, Riverside Drive scenes, and Kid Burns New Rochelle home, with elaborate production design. Charlie Frohman presents When Knights Were Bold by Francis Wilson, featuring a large company and a December 12 showing at the same venue.
The Volunteer Organist comes to the Lyceum in Toledo for a Sunday matinee a half week. A sweet, semi religious play with a central minister character who pursues a liberal yet faithful aim within a church setting.
The Lyceum will host Shakespearian star Mr. John Griffith presenting Goethe's Paust next Thursday afternoon for four days. The event is billed as the ultraimportant theatrical and social occasion of the week, with strong appeal to lovers of poetic drama.
The article lauds the local presentation and Griffiths acting, noting his Mephisto role stands on par with his prior Shakespeare successes and praising the combined talent and execution of the cast.
Manager A. H. Woods demands strong atmosphere to sell the sensational melodrama Convict 999 at Burt's Theatre. The production, praised for its atmospheric touch, runs four days starting next Sunday afternoon in Toledo.
Charles E B Blaney presents Petite Lottie Williams in Tennessee Tess a new play written for her at the Burt Toledo. The Southern romantic tale follows a tom boy heroine with Mountainy settings and marks a departure from Williams past city girl roles.
A satirical portrait contrasts the courteous road angel who slows for pedestrians with the dust spewing road hog who harms via pollution. The narrator notes the road angel’s defining sign is his careful driving and offers a biting cue to thank or scold accordingly.
A brief portrait shows Mr. Tate at home, close to his children, especially his youngest Charles. The father enjoys babies and is fond of them, and the family warm dynamic reflects in his everyday moments.
A Western tale describes a wife of an army officer stopping at a tavern in Pioneer town for the night. She encounters a boastful tenant who denies danger while a menacing landlord later requests drinks and threats. The scene hints at peril as he boasts of violence to come before daylight.
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