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The Perrysburg Journal

Location

Perrysburg, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1912

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Twelve Years For Murder Plea In Ohio Court

Joseph Veres indicted for second degree murder pleaded guilty to manslaughter in common pleas court. Judge Baldwin sentenced him to twelve years in the Ohio penitentiary for the killing of fellow countryman Gabor Ghonka at Rossford last fall. The case involved Hungarians and difficulties securing testimony, making the trial complex.

Joseph Veres Common Pleas Baldwin Ohio Veres Gabor Ghonka Rossford

Married at Windsor in quiet December 1911 ceremony

Barry E. B. Van Worman marries Esther M Thompson at Windsor Canada on December 9 1911 in a private ceremony conducted by Rev J Volmie at the Presbyterian church. Bride daughter of the late L A Thompson and Mrs Thompson of Perrysburg. groom son of Mr and Mrs Charles Van Norman. They plan to reside with Mrs Thoms ons family and later establish a home in Perrysburg. </S>

Barry Eb, van Worman Mins Esther M. Thompson Perrysburg Windsor Canada J. ©. Volmie Presbyterian Church L.A. Thompson Frank H. Thompson Perrynburg High School Charles van Norman Baumgardner Wholesale Dry Goods Company Tole-1do Thompson

Fire alarm system installed for village department

The village department has purchased and installed a fire alarm system. A large bell atop the hose tower links to the Central office via an electric switch, instantly notifying the firemen. The system enables rapid response, improving readiness and prompting officers to mobilize quickly. The volunteers are proud of the new equipment.

Library Report Details Yearly Operations and Borrower Growth

The library year 101 report notes a closure of three weeks in spring for redecoration and three weeks in November during a scarlet fever epidemic, affecting circulation. Borrowers rose from 1205 to 1308, with 1030 adults and 48 juveniles added, reflecting net growth despite interruptions.

Sunny Clime News From Perrin San Diego Letters

A letter from W. Perrin of San Diego praises Ocean Beach California weather and local sights while noting the Santa Fe Railway shipping Japanese railroad ties. He mentions a poor health status of George Wescott and asks to swap sunshine for Ohio winter. Separately, Eugene A. Bender, 82, was arrested in North Baltimore for robbing a post office lockbox, linked to disappearing letters with money. He pleaded not guilty. bond set at 500 dollars.

Perrin Perrynburg San Diego Cal Mr. Perrin Ocean Beach Santa Fe R. R Hea North Baltimore Eugene A. Bender Wee Petkins Toledo Bender Hoe United States Gaines North Baltimore J. W. Becket Findlay Republican

Trustees Meet In Feb 10 1912 Township Session

Township Trustees held a meeting February 10 1912 with all members present. Minutes of the prior meeting were read and approved. Bills allowed and ordered paid include Jas Cranker janitorial 2.25 J A Lintner trustee services 10.00 W Mills drawing 3.00 D R Canfield medicine for Bowsprit 7.00 Charles Johnson chairman Johnson Ditch July 2011 total 2345.00 The board adjourned to meet February 17 1912.

Jas, Cranker Jno A. Lintner Wm. Mills D. R. Canfield Charles Johnson Johnson Ditch

Invitation to Perrynburg Bible Class for Young Men

A Perrynburg notice invites all young men to join the Bible class, noting the group already has over thirty members and plans to grow. It pledges welcome to newcomers and previews a lesson on the greatest evangelist. Also a claim about a mother protecting a child from croup with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is included.

Perrynburg Jon M. E. Binte Chamberlain

Two Sentences on Guilty Pleas and Sentences for Assault

Bert Household pleaded guilty to assault and battery and was sentenced to sixty days in the workhouse with costs. Sentence was suspended and he was paroled to infirmary directors for tuberculosis care. Frank LaFleur, found guilty of assault, had his motion for new trial overruled and received thirty days with costs, suspended imprisonment and parole. he is ill at home and did not appear in court. The notice ends with a plug for Cham berlain's Cough Remedy and dealer availability.

Bert Household Householder Frank LaFleur Perrynburg

Leydorf Wellstead nuptials at Wellstead home

On February 7 1012 at 4 pm at the Wellstead home Martha Welstead and Henry Leydorf were married by Rev Zackman. A wedding supper followed and the couple planned a brief wedding trip before starting housekeeping on the A E Leydorf farm in March. They are described as popular and well regarded by friends.

Wm. Wellstead Martha Welstead Henry Leydorf Zackman A. E. Leydorf

Lost Life Threatened by Terrible Storm Prompts Cough Medicine Ad

Mason Michigan resident recounts near fatal exposure in a merciless storm. A neighbor lends Dr. King's New Discovery, which allegedly prevented pneumonia and cured chest pains after two bottles. Guaranteed remedies offered at 50 cents and one dollar with trial bottle free by C. P. Champney.

Mason Mich C. P. Champney

Better Roads and the Saturday Town Visit

A Better Roads essay argues that farmers buy locally when road quality and regular town visits sustain personal merchant relations. It contends mall orders undermine rural shops, emphasizes Saturday trips, and urges cooperative action to improve roads and restore shopper confidence.

Death's Harvest: W T Gillespie Dies Near Tontogany at 76

W T Gillespie aged about 76 years died at his home south of Tontogany Thursday morning at 6 oclock from disease of old age. An old resident, he had been bedbound only a few days and left a wife and several children including Horace Perry Ralph, deputy county auditor of Bowling Green, and Brough Bessie and Ward at home.

W. T. Gillespie Tontogany The Sentinel Gillespie Horace Perry Ralph Bowling Green Brough Bessie Ward

Will Remove Track Council Meeting Minutes and Actions

Regular Nesalon council session with Mayor, Clerk and five members present. They approved minutes, discussed special assessments and bonded indebtedness, and authorized Atty Roore to pursue voiding the T B G and F Ry franchise. Bills approved including Citizens Banking Co interest coupons and various local supplier charges. Adjourned to February 22 at 7 30 p.m.

Nesalon Braun Dibling Hoffman Meeker Stickles Hollenbeck Roose Atty. Roore Dhbling Citizens Banking Co Geo. J. Munger

Death at Lime City Claims Four-Year-Old Leo Franklin

On February 12, 1912, Leo Franklin aged four years ten months died at home one mile north of Lime City. He had been crippled from birth with unknown causes. Funeral services were held February 14 at the M E Church in Lime City, conducted by Rev. Borne, with interment in the Lime City cemetery. A surviving daughter Marjorie is left to grieve with her parents Pradk and Mrs Scholl.

Leo Franklin Pradk Scholl Lime City M. FE Rev Borne Maine Marjorie

Christian Endeavor Meeting and Lucas County Union

The Christian Endeavor of the Presbyterian church holds a Sunday evening meeting led by Edwin A. Clay on February 18, 1912 at 6 30. The Lucas County Convention of Christian Endeavor meets February 19 and 20 at First Westminster church Toledo Ohio with out of town speakers including Dr Poling. Members are urged to attend and notify Miss Graces Hollenteck if joining.

Christian Endeavor Preabhtern Church Edwin A. Clay Lucas County Misa Graces Hollenteck

Buckton Armick Salve Cures Tom Moore’s Bed Sore

Tom Moore of Cochran Ga reports relief from a persistent bed sore after using Buckton Armick Salve. He praises the product as a wonderful healer that cured his issue, urging others to try it. Available for 26 cents at C F Champney.

Tom Moore Cochran Buckton C.F. Champaey

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Dr. Thomas WAY Library Report K. Hollenbeck Pia Hxien Bowens Naib John Zurfiuh Summit St Monroe St J. M. Morgan Ohron Coo Nicholas Slax Cor Madison & Huron Ste. Toledo Edward M. Fries Court of Common Pleas Lincoln’s Drug Store Wainstrest Cobb Superior Street Dr. B. Kinsley Ist Fporrysburg Prederick Averill Beiter Sunshine Eugene Bender North Balti Moore Leydorf Wellstead BNA Au U. S Postal Savings System J. Davis D. K. Hollenbeck Norman L. Hanbon R.R. Hartshorn Gertrude Cangal Railway A. G. Williams Fire Service CO W. H. Stanage Elk Builders Supply Co N. W. O. Nat G. Co N.O. Telphone Co Mills J.J. Amon Mulberry Geo
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