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Newspaper
The Perrysburg Journal
Location
Perrysburg, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1901
Page
1
Haskins resident H. P. Bernthisel aged 86 is recovering after a fall from a ladder while repairing a second story window. He landed on his hand and shoulders and was badly shaken but not seriously hurt according to the Tribune.
Ailing resident Woekner, long one of the town's most respected, publicly praises Chimberisin's Cough Remedy after two months of severe coughing. The remedy is reportedly offered in good faith and has drawn support from local followers, with C. P. Champney noted as promoter.
Sherif Kingsbury confronts repeated jail break attempts as inmates at the Tennessee facility reportedly sawn bars from a rear window and nearly forced an exit. Investigators have yet to locate the missing saws or determine accomplices, marking a third such escape bid in a short period.
The teachers meeting scheduled for Friday evening the 1st has been postponed for one week, now to the 20th. It will be held at Mrs. Kate Jameson’s home on Second Street. Chapters VII and VIII of Home and Star Reading will be the focus for the next session led by D. A. Hayton, president.
George Kalmbach, longtime Millbury resident, was found dead in his barn on Thursday afternoon. An autopsy attributed the death to heart failure. Survived by a wife and 11 children, he was active in German Lutheran church and fraternal groups, and a Keights of Honor member. An inquest was held by Coroner Trichier. the family fragments praise Bucklen's Arnica Salve for injuries.
L A Thompson aged 83 8 21 died December 6 1901 at 10 80 p m in Toledo. Born Perrysburg he was widower of Carrie Pierce and father to a daughter. He worked for Toledo Monroe electric railway, then pursued a patent trolley device. Funeral at his father B A Chimpson’s home conducted by Rev G A Adame. Meigs cemetery. Survivors include parents daughter and brothers Kit Thompson Elmer Spafford Clifton Spafford. Notables present included Hon Frank Laird and others.
A reader notice explains how to petition for Rural Free Delivery, detailing who May sign, route descriptions, maps, and box requirements. It cites Machen and Congress, notes rural needs, and warns on non suburban delivery. It also mentions Washington divorce trends and French fashion prices for American shirts.
Homer Baltzell and his brother Oliver were convicted of stealing a horse from Orrin Hubbel of Rossford last August. Judge Taylor sentenced Homer six years and Oliver four. after an outburst in court, the judge added two years more to Homer and warned possibility of seven more. Baltzell attempted escape from confinement.
A fragment notes ten thousand of corn sought by buyers with a high price tag of 88a, indicating market demand and bidding activity. The scant text confirms a pricing reference and a call for interested parties to bid.
A Fremont News correspondent provides a method to keep hens productive in winter. Feed a hot damp mix of ground feed with pepper and albumen, plus whole grain. Twelve hens receive a quart each morning and a quart of mixed grain each evening, with laying starting in two weeks. Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets advertised with no cure no pay offer.
Roachton residents report health improvements with PF Clark gaining strength. Clifton Pratt and family connected with Grand Rapids visits, while Miss Tlow Mutheler retires from Lisbon after a three month stay with her sister Mia Cope. Benj Schaller attended Toledo on business and Chas Shipman greeted friends locally. A Ronchton schoolhouse box social netted five dollars and fifty cents, F Mutabler returns from hunting with sister Mrs. Cope. Miss Jenole Huntsman hosted by Hallie Shipman. Mrs B Spilker and family visited Mrs B Schaller. An explanation from the London Chronicle clarifies the origin of the phrase patch-cocked used by Gen. Buller.
A local exhibit features a horse on a backnumber display drawing modest attention from attendees. Curiosity remains limited as visitors inspect the display and compare other items in the collection.
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