Strange Infatuation at Jackson township school
A Jackson township school teacher, Bloyd A Needles, was indicted by the Grand Jury for an unnatural crime against a 10 year old pupil and committed to the State Hospital after probate court verdict. Medical experts testified, and letters from Needles to the Hoytville boy were produced. The case, noted for its peculiarity, centers on Needles claim of irresistible infatuation. Separately, George Speck of the Pemberville Leader purchases the Moenter block and plans a modern newspaper building. He owns a home and the Leader plant and aims to expand the paper’s facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloyd A. Needles
Jackson Township
Wat Grand Jury
State Hospital
Toledo
Needles
Squire Ferguson
Hoytville
Noble
Halleck
Trickler
George Speck
Pemberville Leader
Moenter Bride
Leader
Speck
Troy Memorial Plans Granite Tablet for Soldier Lot
At a Troy township memorial meeting steps were taken to place a dark granite boulder on the soldier's lot in the Lackey cemetery. It will be dressed polished and lettered with a suitable inscription on a concrete foundation. An iron flag staff will replace the old pole. Householder of Pemberville will prepare the marker. Work slated for completion by next Memorial Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Township
G. M. Brown
Wood County Farmers Hold 28th Annual Institute
The Wood County Farmers' Institute opens today in the Bowling Green court house assembly room with Mayor T I Conley welcoming attendees and W H Hannah delivering the response. Will H Culbertson of New Concord will be the sole state speaker. The program features addresses by Wood County agriculturists on timely topics. Officers include Robert Place president H B Sayler vice president J C Solether secretary and J D Halsey treasurer. Executive committee members are F M Cook L B Rogers Z B Ninis and several officers wives listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood County Farmers’ Institice
Court House
Bowling Green
T. I. Conley
W. H. Hannah
Washington Township
Will H. Culbertson
New Concord
Wood County
Robert Place
H. B. Sayler
J. C. Solether
J. D. Halsey
F. M. Cook
Rural Mail Carriers Meet in Wood County February 22 1908
The rural letter carriers of Wood county will meet February 22 1908 in the Christian Alliance hall at Wooster iurret Bowling Green Ohio. Two sessions are planned from 10 to 11 20 a m and 1 to 3 50 p m with topics on post office self sufficiency rural service impact parcel post and route questions. Attendees will discuss mileage road conditions patron stamp habits and suggestions to improve rural mail service and association work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood County
Christian Alliance
Wooster Iurret
Bowling Green
Post Office Department
U. S
la A. Ward
Parcel Post
Fred Brunning
George Worhington
Benjamin Franklin
Hove
Lantz
Kelley
J. C. Lake
Harris Arrest and Local Play Notice in Waterville
Harris, wanted on a charge of abandoning a minor child, was arrested at Geneva for bigamy but the case revealed no marriage to a Michigan woman. Also notices Perrysburg’s Dramatic Company presenting The Deacon in Waterville on Feb 21 with A. C. Pullers’ orchestra, same pricing as Perrysburg performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roach
Geneva
Tuenlay
WI Harris
Uanswer
Harry
Bowling Green
Wdile
Michigan
Dee Ft
Harris
Perrysburg
Waterville
Water Ville
A. C. Pullers
Watarville
Wigfeld Divorce Granted in Common Pleas Court
Nancy Wigfeld obtained a divorce from James H. Wigfeld before Judge Babat on Thursday afternoon. The Whefields reside at Cygnet. SPAFFORD CASE CONCLUDED. The State of Ohio y a. L. Spafford suit to recover monies said to have been illegally drawn as fees concluded before Judge Baker. State presented five days of evidence. defense took two to three hours. Judge Babst will take the matter under advisement, with a decision expected later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Wigfeld
James H. Wigfeld
Babat
Con Mon Pleas Court
Nancy
James
Cygnet
State of
Ohio
Ditch dispute stalls Big Mud Creek project
Sandusky Seneca and Wood counties fail to agree on the Big Mud Creek ditch proposed to cost over 70000 dollars. Sandusky seeks Seneca 27000 and Wood 13000 as their shares, while the others push for a joint ditch plan. Several meetings, including one in Fremont last week, have not resolved the contention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandusky
Seneca and
Wood Counties
Big Mud Creek
Sandusky County
Seneca County
Wood County
Fremont
Dr King’s New Discovery Ad From Grimesland NC
An old testimonial claims consumption nearly caused a jump to death before Dr King’s New Discovery saved life. George Moore of Grimesland NC says improvement began with one bottle and he is now well and happy. The ad promotes a 50c and 1.00 price with a trial bottle offer from Wm Comatock & Son’s druggist.
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Thad
Dr. King
George Moore
Grimesland
N.C
Comatock & Son'u
Druge Kisiv
Death of Mrs Eliza Sweet in Perrysburg at 87
Mrs Eliza Sweet widow of A D Sweet died at granddaughter Mrs Muggle Croft 1018 Starr avenue Toledo at 2 p m Thursday age 87 born 1820 in Ireland she came to Canada moved to Perrysburg fifty years ago then with family eight years ago survived by five of twelve children including Mrs Asher Cook Mrs C L Webb Mrs John Pfeiffer B S Sweet and W B Sweet twenty grandchildren and twenty three great grandchildren funeral Sunday at 1 p m from Evangelical church Perrysburg conducted by Rev W W Heeddle
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Sweet
Muggle Croft
Starr Avenue
A. D. Sweet
Sweet June
Halderman
Canada
Perrysburg
Louisiana
W. B. Sweet
Utah
Toledo
Evangelical Church
W. W. Heeddle
Two Irishmen Outsmart Boss With Mock Interview
Two Irish immigrants seek work in America. Pap fails a three-question test about the moon, stars, and thoughts. His twin Mike substitutes, answering guesses with puns and a claim that he is Pat but reveals he is Mike. The boss calls the trick and the plan collapses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
América
Pap
Pat
Mike
Miki
Elks Circus Comes to Toledo Week of February 17
The Elks present a winter carnival style circus at the Toledo Coliseum. Led by Powers Hippodrome Elephants, the show features Carlos circus acts with ponies and dogs, Maude Minerva the iron jawed performer, Maude Burbank with her 71 000 horse, and a strong lineup of trapeze, riding, clown, and equestrian acts plus a big brass band delivering glitter and glamour.
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Toledo
Coliseum
New York
Chicago
Clietts
New York Hippodrome
Carlos
Maude Minerva
Maude Burbank
Dynamo
Death of Mrs. Mary Jane Dodd. long time Waterville resident
Mrs. Mary Jane Dodd aged 83 died at her daughter Mrs. Mary Banks home in Weston Colorado where she wintered. Funeral held at 2:40 PM Monday at the Waterville home of her son Frederick Dodd. Born November 17 1826 in Geneva New York she married Elijah Dodd in 1841 and moved to Toledo after 1862 when he was elected sheriff. Survived by four children in Waterville and four from a former marriage in Washington D C and Minnesota and one in Waterville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jane Dodd
Waterville
Mary E. Banks
Weston
Frederick Dodd
Dodd
Wardley
Geneva
N. Y
County to count petitions for road macadamizing
County commissioners will review petitions on February 18 for macadamizing Ziss and Brenot roads. Ziss road is in Middl e ton township and Brenot on the lake Ross township line. On February 19 they count petitioners’ homes for Pennert and Cummings road improvements to be heard at the commissioners. Pennert road lies in Middleton township and Cummings runs through Washington and Plain townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleton Township
Lake
Ross
Cummings
Washington
Plain Townships
Perrysburg and Toledo Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Dowling reports Chas Britton and family from Perrysburg visited Chas Frusher and family. Kate Grolla and Emma Teata spent a Sunday together. Mrs. Mary Toole ill with grip. Mrs. Telngruber from Weston stayed with Mrs. James Beard. Kittle Roller visiting relatives in Bowling Green. Kadda Beard of Cleveland home visiting her father, J.T. Roller of Karnack. Jacob Beldinbaugh of Ironville spending the week here. Nellie Cope visiting Walter Ute. Minnie Drayton of Walbridge with grand-parents Gonsett. John England and wife from Toledo visiting relatives. Dave Leaky lost a valuable horse. Frank Charles of Waterville teaching locally. Milan Cordery lost a valuable horse Sunday night. Attendees at Modern Maccabees in Toledo included Hoffman, John, BE, M, Lert Dennis, Bert Phillips, B. Thompson and J. W. England. Impure blood warning from Burdock Blood Bitters with a sales tone.
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Chas. Britton and Family
Perrysburg
Chas, Frusher
Kate Grolla
Emma Teata
Lime City
Mary Toole
Telngruber
Weston
James Beard
Kittle Roller
Bowling Green
Kadda Beard
Cleveland
J.T. Roller
Karnack
John Simmons
Jacob Beldinbaugh
Ironville
Misa Nellie Cope
Cygnet
Walter Ute
Minnie Drayton
Walbridge
Gonsett
Mise Ada Jamp
John England
Toledo
Dave Leaky
Frank Charles
Waterville
Milan Cordery
Hoffman
John
Lert Dennis
Bert Phillips
B. Thompson
J. W. England
Teledo
Churaday
Sudden Death of Mrs J W Grabiel at Bowling Green
Mrs J W Grabiel wife of a Bowling Green attorney died unexpectedly early Sunday from hemorrhage after childbirth. She leaves her husband and four children the eldest 12. A respected woman with many friends and notable character, the community shares their grief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Grabiel
Bowling Green
Grabiel
Scarlet fever quarantine and local social notes in Lime City
Henry Swarts's home is quarantined for scarlet fever with Geo Lintner, wife and baby, and Will Swartz and family visiting Jacob Seholy and family. Perrysburg visitors sleighed to John Ault's home for a lively evening with supper music and games. K W Crase was a Toledo business caller Tuesday, returning home in time to vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Swarts
Geo. Lintner
Will Swartz
Jacob Seholy
Perrysburg
John Ault
Kw. Crase
Toledo
Neighborhood Favorite Bitters Promotes Health in Maine
A local ad proclaims electric Bitters a neighborhood favorite in arbor Maine. It claims quick relief for dyspepsia liver and kidney issues malnutrition nervousness weakness and debility. The tonic is sold by Wm Comstock & Son's drug store with a guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charies
Arbor
Maine
Comstock & Son
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Lackey
R. L. C. Association
Congress
Uiis
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The
Perrysburg Dramatic Company
A. J. Witzler
O. Tontogany
Bell
the Powers Agency
George A. Powers
R. A. Rusk
Wil
Maumee
Samuel Krauss
John H. O'Leary
LAW
Nicholas Building
D K. Hollenbeck
Perrysburg, Ohio
Eugene Rheinfrank
Spitzer
John Zurfluh
Summit St
Monroe St
Frederick
Averilla Trainey
Spitzer Building
J. M. Morgan
Nicholas
Madison & Huron Sts
Tombo
Elks Circus
Sam
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