08 Feb 1896
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Newspaper
The Perrysburg Journal
Location
Perrysburg, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1896
Page
1
Purely vegetable soup marketed as an antiseptic by Benesio or Skia. It claims health and cleanliness benefits for clothing and skin, describes vegetable oils and irritant free ingredients, and notes a 25 cent price per cake with distribution by Coy in New York City.
The Harris bill died after a 43 to 50 vote amid lively debate and public interest. The hall buzzed with spectators as actors Bobby Gaylor and Eugene Tompkins staged performances at the Peoples, with the Black Crook described as the era’s most lavish spectacle. Upcoming Valentine engagements feature The Foundlings with Cissy Piaseruld and Minole Muddern Fiske performing A Doll's House and A Light from St Agnes, followed by a Queen of Liars triple bill. Fursale by A R Champney offers Hockton's Amion Salve for cuts and skin eruptions, with a money-back guarantee.
An old railway travel notice touts the Clucwuuti Hamilton and Dayton Railway offering solid service, rapid conveyance, and car amenities. It lists agents and contacts in Chicago Dayton Cincinnati and other cities with dates and filing notes for full information.
Notice to Patrick J Groen Frederick Schwartz doh Friedel widow Hook unknown others named in the action. Court seeks reconveyance of property to trustees and media owner. Respond by May 14 1800 or judgments will be entered.
Insolvency notice dated December in Wood County Ohio for the estate of Wolf, with creditors commanded to file claims with the administrator. The proceeding aims to prevent further action on debts and to ensure allowances from the estate. Creditors must appear by a stated time or be barred from contesting distributions.
The article details oil developments across Middleton, Pemberville, and Dundridge with wells on several farms. It notes test wells planned southeast of town, leases attracting activity, and a Western Oil Men's association meeting discussing Standard Oil purchasing agency and Toledo as northern Ohio field HQ. The group reports 25 attendees representing a capital of 15,000,000 and plans for a secretary and headquarters.
Charles R Nearing leaves his office for health and plans to pursue Probate Judgeship. J W Clayton reports on Bowing Green Board of Health work and state board ideas. Alexander Williamson joins the Recorder’s office. Rev Dillon organizes cadet companies to drill like state militia to improve military discipline among boys. N R Harrington travels to Cleveland for Central Press Brick matters. Ira C Taber suffers pneumonia but expects a return soon. Chris Lehman buys cattle in Chicago for the Bowling Green market. Dr E P Thomas shaves beard. John R Hankey remarks on legislative duties and wage.
Mr G Cainoutte of Beuyersville Til testimonials Dr King s New Discovery saving life after failed treatments. Customer trial at Champney s Drug Store promoted free. Also notice postal gas billing change for Perrysburg Ohio and a list of subscription payers in the Journal including Wendell Bek E J Baird and others.
A humorous tale traces the origin of a custom tied to women proposing on leap year. St Patrick and St Bridget debate a rule allowing proposals every four years, with a final compromise where the man avoids marriage by giving a kiss and a silk gown. The piece lightly mocks bachelor penalties.
Mr D Wiley ex postmaster Black Creek NY once hobbled with canes from rheumatism. After using Chamberlains Pain Balm he improved markedly and discarded the canes. He reports the balm did more good than prior medicines at 50 cents a bottle. The Journal will charge for publication of Card of thanks.
An exchange criticizes undertakers for rushing embalming without physician death certificates, while physicians urge waiting for medical proof to allow autopsies. A Wood County case seeks 5000 damages from Perrysburg for a June 16, 1895 sidewalk fall, with claimed neglect of repairs. Also noted are a West Virginia man’s colic remedy relief and a wood portrait gift to Francis Hollenbeck, longtime Wood County lawyer.
Gus F. Smith spent a few days on business. Miss Minnie and Delis Bauman visited parents. Master Elmer Tinney recovers from grip. Emmert Waukver returned from Toledo to resume postmistress duties. Mr and Mrs W J Hitchcock and Mrs A B Hitchcock visited Bowling Green. Mrs A So Hitchcock plans to visit Detroit. New sidewalk graded and cindered amid muddy season. Revival services began at the M E church. Master Frank Wheeler injured foot. Watch, clocks, jewelry repaired by John Zurylus. Toledo arrest noted for Monroe.
A St. Louis Globe-Democrat account describes Indian gambling on foot and horse racing where tribal wealth hinges on a single pony. Jockeys employ blinding blankets to blind rivals, while bets are settled amid heated crowd noise, and races quickly follow with swift, cunning tactics.
The excerpt discusses the dangers of a lion biting and the quirks of its claws and behavior, then shifts to refuting the notion that football is extremely dangerous. It features a Westminster Budget note, quotes about big foot notions, and a Chicago Tribune memory of players using guards and mouth protection, all reflecting early commentary on sports and animal behavior.
In broken lines a folk verse recalls caregiving stages from infancy to motherhood. The fragment mentions giving Custerta and Cavett figures as remedies or guardians, with a shift as a child becomes an adult and customs cling to family life.
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