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Newspaper
The Perrysburg Journal
Location
Perrysburg, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1902
Page
4
Fragments discuss subscriptions and rates, a Maumee glass factory opening, Senator Hanna reelection, library ambitions, Chinese extraterritoriality, a cantor's beard loss suit, black diamond panics, gum chewing in court, and a sly editor’s reflections on culture and morals.
The stock market shows signs of wobbliness after a notable drop. Traders weigh risks as sentiment remains choppy and investors seek clarity on near term direction and macro drivers.
The New Century club holds its next regular meeting at Miss Gertrude Hayes on Second Street. The program includes quotations and sketches by Thackeray and Dickens, music, and readings featuring Thackeray’s Women and Dickens’ Children. The prior gathering at Miss Mae Cranker’s home drew a large turnout with vocal selections by Mrs Hellman and Miss Joggie Powell.
A Wyart of Lees attended a wedding in Aurora where guests sent the newlyweds off with rice and old shoes. A swarm of bumblebees distracted the party after a nearby aloes was struck, prompting reflections on practical lessons and political notes.
Regular council session on November 27 1902 with all members present authorized bridge repairs on Grassy Creek Pine Street and grade line and curb work on Louisiana Avenue. State Board of Health notified about sewer plans and mayor instructed to file plans for their review. Deed to Mrs S A Cook directed. Chief Engineer Mills authorized to obtain engine room fixtures.
The Annual Holiday Sale by the Presbyterian Indies will be held December 11 and 12 in the Hoffmann building beside Mayor Brown’s office. Supper will be served from five o’clock on both Thursday and Friday evenings. The Indies offer fancy and use byy articles for holiday gifts and invite generous public patronage. Admission is fifteen cents, which includes supper.
The Waterville Presbyterian church group announces a Bazaar and social at Masonic Hall Waterville Ohio Friday Eve December 12 1902. Event features selling and auction of handkerchiefs and fancy goods recitations songs and music a social supper and homemade candies with doors opening at 8 PM Admission free.
Mrs Munger hosted a Thanksgiving eve gathering for Geo Munger on his forty eighth birthday. Brothers sisters and several friends attended an elaborate supper. Rev J H Kleenkamp spoke presenting Mr Min Ber a chair and cigars. Out of town guests included Frank Kleekamp of Ft Wayne and Mr Wiegel of Cleveland.
The piece notes American sunrise and sunset meridians linked to Santa Cruz and Balabae in the Philippines, framing a vast territorial reach after the Danish West Indies acquisition. It contrasts distant meridians and claims almost a globe-spanning domain, with a Worcester Spy quip on perpetual daylight. It then cites a Maine woods anecdote from Youth's Companion about luxury roughing it and a nod to Kitchener’s motto Thorough.
A list of residents from Perrysburg Perrysburg Perrysburg and nearby towns shows licenses granted for marriage. Names include Barton Penstermaker 22 Jerry City Auretta Rackird 20. John Wieland 27. Madeline Carr 21. David Leathers 27. Nera Sawyer 23. Elmer Householder 62. Hattie Nitz 41. John Croft 28. Myra Tellt 20. Tracey Wolf and Bessie Couture both of Haskins. Jay Hoffmann and Mary Carter of Grand Rapids.
On Saturday November 20, aged 05 years, Mr Bates of Holland died from heart failure. Roy Hall conducted the funeral services and the remains were buried in Holland cemetery.
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