07 Feb 1918
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Newspaper
The Perrysburg Journal
Location
Perrysburg, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1918
Page
1
A Maumee Valley writer recalls a brutal winter with 24 inch river ice and impassable roads. He notes farmers plowing river roads for town access and predicts continued severe weather into February. The piece extols thrift through Liberty Bonds and saving stamps as a wartime habit shaping America.
An ad claims these tablets aid stomach liver and bowel disorders. They promise relief for heartburn indigestion and constipation and suggest they will do you good for such ailments.
Lisle M Petrie died at his home 804 West Ganson street Jackson Michigan on Wednesday January 30 1918 after a battle with tuberculosis He was born July 2 1897 in Adrian Michigan married Helen Hillabrand in Toledo They had one child Gertrude Tone and are survived by his widow daughter and parents The funeral was held at Evergreen Cemetery Ridgeway Michigan with mourners recalling his life and flowers and verse from a local poem closing with hopeful lines.
A letter from Mrs. Frank Crocker of Pana Illinois recounts how her five year old son Paul suffered a severe winter cold with dangerous coughing. After trying other medicines with no relief she used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and reports a quick improvement and full recovery after continued use.
Pastor P Kluefel announces Sunday February 10 schedule with Sunday school at 9 200 divine service at 10 00 and Bible school Saturday at 9 00 everyone is welcome at the service
Rev Daniel Carter leads services at the Methodist Episcopal Church on Sunday February 10 with Sunday school at 9 00 a m public worship at 10 30 a m Epworth League at 6 80 p m and another public worship at 7 30 p m A prayer meeting is set for Thursday evening at 7 00 o'clock The board of stewards meets at G B Louns bury home Monday February 11 at 8 00 p m Epworth League topic urges self improvement and reflection on avoiding fault finding and fostering true effort.
Rev. W. N. Pheley will preach on The Life That Now Is at 10:30 AM after Sunday school at 9:30 with lessons on Jesus Chooses the Twelve from Mark 3. Evening Christian Endeavor joins at 6:30 on What My Church Stands For. Thursday prayer and praise at 7:30 discusses God’s Purpose in Salvation Seen in Seven Directions. Choir practice Saturday at 7:30 with Prof. Zapfe expected.
Evangelical Church outlines February 10th lessons with the work of the twelve and a mission to preach. Pastor Weltmer and T Roberts urge personal faith and a successful ministry defined by guiding men to know God. Promotion day invites all to Roy Thompson's, Y P A meets at 7:00 and preached at 7:30. Dean's Oint praised for itch relief in ads at local drug stores.
The Deer growers of the county will meet at the town hall in Perrysburg on Saturday February 1918 at 1 p m to discuss raising the price paid to growers for sugar beets. All interested are urged to attend.
The article lists common foods that slow or aid bowel movements noting cheese tea boiled milk raw foods apples and bananas promote movement. It recommends Chamberlains tablets after supper for severe constipation.
War tax demands Form 1099 reporting for all payments of 800 or more to any person or entity, including corporations and partnerships. Form 1096 accompanies submissions, due by March 1, 1918, to the Commissioner of Internal Revenue in Washington. Camp Stanley Texas report includes letters from Sgt Cromwell at Leon Springs Training Camp.
Mrs Mary Sieling nee Winter born February 2 1840 in Minden Westphalia Germany came to America with parents in 1847 settled Woodville Ohio confirmed Lutheran faith at Woodville died January 26 1918 at age 77 years 11 months 24 days survived by husband Conrad and 11 children 14 grandchildren 16 great grandchildren two brothers and two sisters Funeral services were held January 30 1918 at Zear Lutheran church and home with Rev P Kluepfel burial in Fort Meigs cemetery
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for sympathy after the death of a wife and mother. The family acknowledges the choir and floral offerings. A Hard Time Dance invites the community to Perrysburg town hall on Saturday February 9 for a chance to win a prize.
A suggestion urges those over sixty to go to bed at the onset of a cold and stay there for one or two days. It recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and warns that delaying could invite more serious diseases.
In 1837 Lucas County treasurer Sanford L. Collins and auditor Samuel M. Young traveled between Maumee and Toledo via a riverbank bridle path. Delaware Creek was flood swollen after rain and thaw. Young crossed on a log, pulled by his horse, enduring cold but deeming the crossing a success.
Miss Alice McNeil and Eugene W. Budd were married Saturday evening at 7:30 in the McNeil home in Columbus Ohio. Rev Vernon Phillipse officiated with Miss Mary Louise Strapp of Springfield as organist. The bride wore white and was aided by matron of honor Mrs Walter Eckman. The couple plan to reside in Valley City near Cleveland after a reception for about 30 guests. Both graduates of Ohio State University with ties to Alpha Xi Delta Sorority and federal extension work respectively.
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