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Newspaper
The Perrysburg Journal
Location
Perrysburg, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1908
Page
4
The Percysburg Journal lists weekly Friday publication with editor L. Blue and long distance telephone 21. Subscriptions are six dollars per year in advance or one dollar and twenty five cents per month if paid in advance. Notices such as cards of thanks obituaries and resolutions are published at six cents per line.
A montage of society notes, advice and local chatter from a 1908 issue. Items urge community cooperation, home paper readership, and mutual support among merchants. Includes practical tips on eyeglasses care, locust tree farming profits, postmaster school outreach, and commentary on divorce laws and marriage rules across states.
The piece discusses congressional appropriations for barracks and construction costs, calls for cheaper durable housing through substitutes like concrete, and critiques party dynamics around Speaker Cannon. It notes a proposed Navy reorganization led by the Secretary and reflects on Japan US relations and the Chinese Empire as a beneficiary of the agreement, emphasizing autonomy and defense.
At the Home Guards regular meeting on Tuesday evening December 1 three applications were read and two candidates were initiated. After supper they elected officers for the ensuing year with C M Van Norman as Past Counsellor Chester Thornton as Counsellor 18s Byza Zingg as Vice Counsellor Mrs Cora Thornton as Chaplain Lee P Heckler as Treasurer Mrs Clara Siler as Financial Secretary B Willabrand as Guide Ralph Britten as Conductor Mrs Pitson as Loside Shield Outside Shield Sylvester Johnson as Trustee for two years Collister as Trustee for one year Lester Snyder as Trustee
Fragmentary report records Bowling and Esele as guests of Mias Edith Brasher and Chas a foe and wife at a Budday dinner hosted by Edw Frusher and family. Mrs Thos Prusher hosted the Leifies Ald society at her home. Henry Gralla and wife visited Wii Gralla Sr and family. Mrs Thoy Prusher called on friends in Bowling Grendast Tuesday.
The Woodmen of the World election slate names Covel Com F L Charles Adv Lieut Fred Daver Hawker Alvert Hennie Clarke L B Heckler Eacort Fred Geiss Watchman Samuel Lyons Sentry Alfredeckler Manager Benj Thornton Whyatelan Dr J S Bowers Creaylat Albert Honner Janitor Fred Dauer Ceremonies set for January 6 at the town hall with Woodmen families invited.
The Farmers Institute gathers in Perrysburg on January 7 and 8 with a program being prepared by association workers after a meeting last Thursday. Officials say previous sessions proved the institute valuable and urge farmers and citizens to support the upcoming event for both pleasure and profit.
Wednesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Lewis Shipman their daughter Hallie married Mr Daniel Neider Rev W W Constein officiating Miss Mabel Wenig played wedding march as the couple exchanged vows Attendants Miss Addiy Shipwith and Mr Harry Shipman attended They stood under a wedding bell with potted plants A wedding dinner for about 40 guests They will be at home after January 1 08 at Pere ry sburg
John Tice left for Coldwater Michigan for a several months visit. Miss McThuarston of Dunbridge visited her sister Mrs Elm r Tilney. Anna and Margaret Meyers of Luckey Ada and Orre aker of Dowling. Toan Morlock Fred Smith and Henry Suddier were guests of Mrs E Snyder and family. Mrs M O Greiner returned home after weeks with her sister in Golambus.
Hobart on Sunday featured visits among notable locals including Esther Swartz, Elmer Witzler and wife from East Toledo, Frank J Harvey and wife, Henry Cable of Moline ill, John Bauman visiting Edwin Beach, and Chas Swartz family with Will Beach. Frank Harvey’s household hosted guests over the weekend as Mrs. Harvey and Mrs. McQuillen shared an evening, with Mrs. William Hanson of Stony Ridge staying with the Harveys.
Sei Bates and others visited relatives in Roxsford and Persysburg during the weekend. Several neighbors including J G Brossia, Henry and Olivist Danner, and Miss Mamie Bross hosted and called on friends and family over Sunday and Monday at various homes.
Toledo audiences Wednesday December 16 hear W H Crane in Father and the Boys from George Ade with a strong plot and humor. Critics hail Crane as fitting the modern business man with wit. Also on December 19 The Time the Place and the Girl by Askin Singer Company with Ned Wayburn numbers and an excellent cast.
The Red Moon a musical comedy in three acts by A L Wilbur stars Cole and Johnson in a new production written staged and produced by them. The show blends Negro humor with American Indian elements and promises a colorful cast of leading colored stars as it opens Sunday afternoon at the Lyceum in Toledo for four days.
Broadhurst and Currie will present at the Lyceum Theatre starting with a matinee on Thursday December 7 and proceeding through a three performance engagement.
The four act play of American frontier life titled Texas by J Mauldin Felgl showcases plain life as civilization encroaches. It is described as unusually picturesque and romantic and will be produced by the familiar company seen here before, with Remington and Hamlin Garland cited as comparable influences.
A Burt's book note previews a dramatic tale centered on General George Armstrong Custer and the frontiersmen Buffalo Bill. The narrative promises thrilling action tied to the Indian wars in the western territories and Custer’s last stand at the Little Big Horn.
Critics praise Barney Gilmore for his success in Kidnapped in New York to be shown at the Burt Thursday afternoon ending the week. The play balances sensational moments with credible incidents and situations, avoiding overdone comedy.
The Rev R Hicks Almanac for 1909 ready Nov 15 1908 offers colored covers and a portrait of Prof Hicks. It touts Hicks Weather Forecasts as original, claims reliability and value, with pricing 6c by mail 20c on stands and a free copy with Word and Works. Word and Works Pub Co 2201 Locust St St Louis Mo seeks agents.
All railroads entering Chicago offer excursion rates to the stock show with discounted fares. Details indicate inexpensive travel options aimed at increasing attendance from various regions.
Flat fare and one half rate set for the International Live Stock Show from Nov 28 to Dec 10. Tickets on sale Nov 2, 20 and Dec 1, 2, 7, 8 from Missouri river points and eastern intermediate territory. Reduced commutation from nearby points. All tickets valid to return by Dec 1. Central Passenger Association territory also offers flat fare and one half rate with sales on Nov 28, 29 and Dec 1, 2, 4, 8, and return by Dec 12.
A publisher advertises a mail offer for a 20 page Popular Music Manual containing songs, marches, and waltzes arranged for piano or organ. It lists pieces like The Flighty of the Butterflies and The Girl Ive Seen and invites readers to send names of performers to receive the booklet and 25 cents postage.
The American Medical Association is not set on a fixed ethical fee and says fees adapt over time. Most practice is effectively charity with small or no fees. Rural charity is generally deserved, while urban charity is often misplaced, with New York City cited as 8 percent charity among total practice and a third of those cases imposed on doctors.
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