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Newspaper
The Perrysburg Journal
Location
Perrysburg, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1906
Page
8
Perrysburg residents anticipate full operation of a modern waterworks system after tests prove the plant in first class condition. Officials expect final acceptance shortly and, barring delays, service should be fully restored under the village Board of Waterworks Trustees.
A 1906 clipping notes Perrysburg’s water works ready to supply ample water. It also reports on Japan’s naval budget and light war talk, Chicago sports glare, graft concerns in Pittsburgh, the Kaiser’s tours, Tillman’s congressional record, a stalled House, Shaw and Crapsey on theology, insurrection in the Philippines, and spelling reform with Uncle Joe Cannon.
The editor describes a peaceful settlement between employers and printers after a labor dispute. Both sides profited from the experience and value the goodwill of the other. The Daily Bulletin and printers are praised for professional skill and restraint, preserving community respect and leaving both sides pleased with the outcome.
The circuit court in Port Clinton suspended E L Spafford's execution of sentence pending merits review. If Me Siesta court does not meet in April, Spafford may serve the sentence already imposed by Judge Schroth. He may seek a new trial from the supreme court while remaining county engineer.
The Perrysburg township teachers gathered at the high school last Saturday at 9 a m to discuss subjects including Tron Industry music expansion of the American people longitude and time drawing. Present were Mr Phillips Miss Fisher Miss Mathews Miss Mulvey Miss Leydorf Miss Wealy Miss Grace Blinn Miss Van Valkenberg Miss Cranker Miss Myrtle Blinn Mr Kille Miss Hullle Blinn and absent Miss Van Tassel Miss Spilker. The group and pupils will enjoy a one week vacation over holidays.
Property owners with complaints about damage or drain disruption from trenching for water mains should file with the Board of Public Works at once as a settlement with the contractor is sought. Also promotes Style and American Dressmaker January issue with patterns, tips, free service from Miss Russell, and subscription details.
The passage recounts Jerrold’s bitter remark about Dickens and Lewin at a Punch gathering. Dickens’ loyalty to Lemon unsettled Jerrold, who then mocked Dickens’ stance as he and Lemon walked away with others nearby.
Port Meigs Grove W C elected officers for the coming year at the regular meeting last week. Positions include Past Guardian Harriet Sweet and Guardian Jeannette Charles. Mastering titles list Etta Stickles Minnie Hanson Mary Scott Ethel Charles Alice Van Hellen Lucy Koons Mary Dickison Enna Stickles. Managers Elizabeth Sweet May Miller Erhaline Hegamaster. Installation set for January 11, 1907.
Miss Mable Ovitt died at her home near Haskins Monday at 11 30 a m Funeral services were held Wednesday with interment at Waterville.
A child writes to Santa asking for Christmas gifts for homeless boys and girls and a small token for himself. The plea expresses care for others and a simple wish for kindness this season.
Phoenix lodge F. and A. M. 128 elected officers on Monday night with W M J F Brandhuber W M Philip Wetzel J W Harry Danz Treasurer F C Eberly Secretary A R Williams S D John Hayes J D B Van Valkenburg Tyler B Thornton Installation to be private with Pasty Master Chas H Van Norman as installing officer. Stewards decorated lodge in Christmas colors and served lunch.
Wil Ma Moras a retired U S Army sergeant from Concord New Hampshire recalls two years in Cuba and two in the Philippines. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption with keeping him in health during service and recommends it in New Hampshire for coughs colds and lung troubles. Available at Comstock and Gon’s drugstores with a 50 cent to 1 dollar price and a free trial bottle.
Christmas and New Year holiday excursions to numerous locations run by H. and D. advertised for sale on December 31, 1906 and January 1, 1907 with full return indications and rates for travel.
Neighborhood notes from Dowling and surrounding townships Dec 06 details visits dinners and social events. box social planned for Dec 27 at Middleton Township School No 5 with teacher Valentine Shipley. local residents and families attend church events and holiday gatherings.
An upcoming season of farmers institutes includes four sessions under state direction. The first takes place at Tontogany on December 10 and 11. Bloomdale hosts January 2 and 3 with Charles McIntyre and D D Marah listed as speakers. Grand Rapids hosts January 23 and 24 with M C Thomas and J W Nicodemus. Prairie Depot holds January 28 and 29 with W G Farnsworth and A A Judy. Wood county farmers are to bear the costs.
Hon Edmund A Jones issued a circular urging Ohio schools to donate at Thanksgiving to help San Francisco children build a new school building. Perrysburg Public Schools contributed 8.85 dollars total with High School giving 2.10 and grade levels 1.765 combined. Receipts held by Supt Limhebaugh.
A compact list of upcoming services from Zoar Lutheran Methodist Presbyterian St Rose of Lima and Evangelical parishes. Includes Sunday School times preaching at 9 30 and 10 30 with evening services 7 00 and 7 80 p m and midweek prayer or youth gatherings.
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