Primary law politics and dry Ohio history notes
The note discusses a likely push in the upcoming legislative session to repeal state primary election laws and signals farmer opposition to a new dehoo code. It highlights Francia C. Huebner, once of Coshocton, now in California, who claims Coshocton was Ohio’s original dry location a century and a third ago, based on an old diary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francia C. Huebner
Coshocton
California
Ohio
Huebner
Coming Legislature Faces Long Session and Repeals
Problems of the coming legislature include repeal of laws and correcting alleged mistakes of the last general assembly. Hopes for a short session are abandoned as new measures spark extended debates keeping lawmakers together for weeks or months.
Delawares Ban Rum After Temperance Meeting Decree
In 1774 Coshocton served as the Delaware capital with Chief Killbuck ruling. Moravians influenced reform as Baptist preacher David Jones and Moravian Misstot arty Heckewelder led a temperance meeting in Coshocton. Killbuck ordered no more rum and smashed trader casks to pour out the liquor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coshocton
Killbuck
David Jones
West
Gnaddenhutten
Tuscarawas County
Electric Bitters touted by Ark resident as cure all
Medicine that is medicine for stomach and wet troubles and for run down conditions is praised by W. G. Kiestler of Halliday Ark. Electric Bitters purify and enrich the blood, tone nerves, and impart vigor. Money refunded if no help. Available at Wm. Comstock & Son’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Kiestler
Halliday, Ark
Wm. Comstock & , Son
Tri County Farmers Institute Session at Grand Rapids
The 17th annual Tri County Farmers Institute meets Friday and Saturday December 18 and 19 in Grand Rapids. Programs include invocation by Rev. Philpot, addresses by C F Huffman, J L Buchanan, and various discussions on farming, crops, and farm management with multiple music acts and a Ladies Half Day. An admission of 10 and 15 cents is charged for Saturday evening events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-County Farmers’ Institute
Grand Rapids
Jas
J. J. Buchanan
Bortle
Harry Fast
M. Dell Adams
G. C. Hous Keeper
J. Ll. Buchanan
A. Maner
Miss Nettle Philpot
Miss Ruth Bheats
Dell Adams
Music—Orchestra
Jus
Rev. Pettit
J. L, Buchanan
Bortie
H. S, Wade
Rogers
G. C. House* Keeper
Knot Reid
Reading
Graf
Patton
Wade
Mr. Tot
Oberle
Pioneering Washington Township Woman Dies at 90
Mrs. Fredericka Bobel died Monday morning December 7 1908 at the home of her son Christian Hobel near Tontogany aged ninety years one month widow of Conrad Bobel who died about eight years ago Married in 1840 they lived in Vermilion Ohio before moving to Washington township Wood County in 1841 She suffered paralysis nine years ago leaving six children Funeral held at the residence with interment at Plain Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericka Bobel
Washington Township
Christian Hobel
Tontogany
Conrad Bobel
Hved
Vermilion, O
Wood County
Bobel
Rabel
Six Childrn
Plain Cemetery
Journal Announces New Foreman Bert Gibbs at Perrysburg
The Perryburg Journal presents Bert Gibbs of Alma Michigan as general foreman. A practical newspaper man and first class printer he will meet readers and sign advertising contracts, with careful prompt handling of business entrusted to him. E L Blue Pub.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ths
Bert Gibbs
Alma
Mich
Gibbs
Perrysburg
E. L. Blue, Pub
Judge Parker III In Hospital After Nervous Trouble Operation
Judge R S Parker of the circuit court is in University Hospital Philadelphia after an operation for a nervous trouble that has troubled him for some time. His condition is favorable for a speedy recovery. Accompanied by his daughter Julia who states they expect to return to Toledo before Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. S. Parker
Eircuit Court
University Hospital
Philadelphia
Julia
Toledo
Monday Morning Talk on Initiative and Referendum
Mr Roose, president of the school, chose Initiative and Referendum as the Monday Morning Talk theme. He explained its Democratic leanings, contrasted it with the national republican form of government, and cited Cleveland street railroad votes to illustrate potential dangers. The talk urged caution and suggested future discussions among college and high school debating teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roose
Cleveland
Northwestern
Ohio
Marked For Death to Health With Dr King’s New Discovery
Mrs A D Williams of Bac Ky recounts a graveyard cough that nearly took her life before Dr King’s New Discovery restored her. The medicine is touted as the world’s healing record for coughs colds and lung throat diseases and is sold with a guaranteed $1.00 store price and a free trial bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Comstock & Son
Wheel Factory Fire Strikes National Wheel Plant
A Wednesday afternoon blaze at the National Wheel company plant disrupted Perrysburg waterside operations. Fire protection saved the building but damage to the enameling area caused heavy losses. likely roof repairs and stock loss are needed, with the wheel factory a key village entity at stake.
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St Whe
National Wheel Company
Perrysburg
Prompt and Ciolent
Rev J Hl Kleekamp appointed to Canton church pastorate
Perrysburg residents learned last Sunday that Rev J H Kleekamp, pastor of St Rose of Lima, is assigned to St Peter's Church in Canton Ohio. St Peter's, a premier diocese church, had no pastor since Rev Victor Arnold's death a month ago. Kleekamp, ordained 28 years ago, came to Perrysburg seven years ago after leading Bucyrus and other diocese assignments. He leaves Perrysburg Saturday noon and will lead services at St Peters on Sunday, with parishioners praising his public spirit and efforts to improve church and town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perrysburg
J. WH. Klew Kamp
St. Rose of Lima
St. Peter's Church
Canton
St. Peter's
Victor Arnold
Father Kleekamplag
Father Kleekamp
Perrys. Dury
St. Peters
Getting rid of stumps using acids and paraffin plug
An ells of the successful method describes drilling a perpendicular two foot hole into a stump, filling with a pint of equal parts ultric and sulfuric acids, then sealing with a paraffin dipped plug. In thirty days the stump becomes a charred mass with roots, suitable to spread over soil with a fertiliser or shovel.
Dowling Lecture On Stoshine and Senge At Bowling Green
Dr Hartzog of Bowling Green will lecture on Stoshine and Senge to benefit the local school. Admits one cent, one half. J M Beard opened his mill for grinding this week. UV B Sunday Schools plan a Christmas entertainment. M B Bruce and family visited Perrysburg. Will Leverton of Erie Michigan was captured on Miss Port.
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Dr. Hartzog
Bowling Green
H'M
Adin
J. M. Beard
UV. B
Chriatman
M. B. Bruce
A R Bruce
Perrysburg
Will Leverton
Erie
Mich
Court House Cullings in Montgomery Plaintiffs Seek Quiet Title
Multiple suits reported in Montgomery township petitions. Mary J. Gordon seeks to quiet title over lands amid repeated defective transfers and omissions of county and state in deeds. Cora A. Thrush sues for divorce and injunction against Harvey A. Thrush and FM G. Sibert, seeking child custody and restraining payments or transfers. Emma James, guardian, seeks foreclosure on note secured by Dunbridge mortgage. FP. Whitker sues for marshaling and property sale after judgment. Soloman sues Lizzie Thompson and others on a $500 note secured by a county mortgage, noting possible claims by Minicle Kortler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary J. Gordon
Montgomery Townell
Leasneas
Asa Adams
Cora A. Thrush
Harvey A. Thrush
Thrush
FM. G. Sibert
Myron
Thelma
Dunbridge
M. G. Sibert
Sibert
Thrash
Emma James
Myron Amos
Agnes Amos
Harry J. Jones
Jones
Stewart Baumgardner
Soloman
Lizzie Thompson
Montgomery Township
Minicle Fa Kortler
Bradner
G A A election officers named for Walford G A R post
Walford Post No 61 G A R elected officers for the ensuing year on December 12 1908 with Commander John G Letherer Senior Vice Commander O H McAlister Junior Vice Commander Thomas Frusher Adjutant Fred Yeager Surgeon B F Butler Chaplain Duntum Simmonds Sr Quartermaster James Carter D D David H Watters D G i Aaron Knall S M Isaac Whitson Q M SW A Skinner Patrolile Instructor B L Kings bury Delegate Jonathan Duhamel Alternate Thomas Frusher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walford
John G. Letherer
McAlister
Thomas Frusher
Adjt
Fred Yeager
Butler
Duntum Simmonds
James Carter
David H. Watters
Aaron Knall
Isaac Whitson
A. Skinner
B. L. Kingsbury
Jonathan Duhamel
Local Buffalo man touts Azolea Salve cure for cold sore
Leo F. Zelincki of 68 Gibson Street Buffalo claims Buecklen's Azolea Salve cured his worst cold sore after daily applications for two days. The salve, sold under guarantee at William Comstock and Son's drug store for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo. F. Zelincki
Gibson St
Buffalo, N. Y
Buecklen
Comstock &Son
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R. P. Barton
A. J. Witzler
O. Tontogany
Bell
H. D. Geiger
Perrysburg, Ohlo
J. M. Morgan
Madison & Huron
Sus
Samuel Krauss
Homie Or Bell
White 17
Maple
John H. O'Leary
LAW Butte
Nicholas Building
D K. Hollenbeck
Rheinfrank and
Ohlinger
Splitzer
Frederick
Averill
Spitzer
C. A. Powers Agency
Geo A. Powers
General Insurance
John Zurfluh
Summit
Monroe
Farmers’ Institute
Mass
Rev
Philpot
C. F. Huffmon
J. D. Pettys
H. 8. Wade
Margaritte Wade
Anna Emory
Knut Reid
F. L. Sheats
Kimberlin
Me Williams
Florence Richards
Graf and
Jas. Bartle
Journal's
Judge Parker III
J. Hl. Kleekamp
Ganton
Hole Aster
Wn. Comstock & Son
Court House Cullings
G. A.A
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