18 Feb 1899
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Newspaper
The Perrysburg Journal
Location
Perrysburg, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1899
Page
1
Ohio Central Lines announces excursion tickets sale for the Ohio State Annual Convention in Columbus on February 21 and 24. Tickets go on sale February 20 and 21 with good return through February 23. No. 19-2-18.
The Pioneer Limited March is arranged for piano by Captain Frederick Phinney, bandmaster of the United States Band. Published by S Brainard's Sons Co Chicago and distributed exclusively by the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway. Send fifty cents with address to Geo H Heafford, Passenger Agent, 95 Old Colony Building Chicago Ill.
A special rail excursion from Pennsylvania to Los Angeles and the Pacific Coast cites a route through Maryland District of Columbia Virginia West Virginia Ohio New York and New Jersey for the National Educational Association meeting in July 1980. Details note reduced fares and travel by the Pennsylvania and Western lines with agents G Hayden and the Traveling Pavvaouvr Avent at WL Arcade Cleveland.
The Sunday schools in Ohio reach 775000 people across 7700 sites with many remaining active year round. Over 6200 new members entered Protestant churches this year. The Ohio State Sunday-school Association meets in Marion starting June 6 under General Secretary Marion Lawrance of Toledo.
Augusta Ga February 11 1899 Horror Journal notes not paying to advertise in the Journal Armbruster to move moon for a contract rain needed bridge built mud slows march to woods hill soldiers bury Dennis O Connor Minnesota soldier and killer jailed 71st Minnesota guard court martial Manila news stirs patriotism camp humor and routine details about units health pay and Y M C A duties with statements on regiments mustered out and new tents noted.
The third annual Wool County Farmers Institute opens February 27 and 28 in Bloomdale with talks by M. J. Todd of Wakeman and J. Thorne of the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station Wooster. Sessions cover soil fertility, livestock, poultry, school improvements, and state farm legislation, with an evening social and a list of attendees and attendees' paid entries.
In a fervent plea Fostoria voices desire to attract rail traffic from Toledo Bowling Green and Cox Port to strengthen ties with Wood County towns. Citizens doubt city finances will cover needed improvements but believe a unified push could bring the corridor and boost growth.
Sunday events in Maumee include visits from Mrs McCutcheon, Mr. Shugars in Mane, and relatives from Toledo. Funeral services for Mrs Lavhoup are noted at the Methodist church with entertainment by the Mutual Benefit class. Socials feature piano and mandolin music, Valentine party hosted by Mrs VanMeter with prizes, refreshments, and guests from Toledo and nearby.
Dr Jumn notes high sickness in the village and surrounding area while James Brown improves from pleurisy. The post office changes hands to D J Shoemaker. Shoe maker house proprietor W W Shoemaker has recovered from illness. Local schools enroll about 60 pupils with strong attendance. The Maccabees entertain. a new well is underway. Toledo and Defiance builders plan local projects with multiple workers on site.
A garbled note discusses alum and tartar in baking powders, noting purported advantages and safety concerns. It mentions common ingredients and hints at mixing recommendations and possible effects on flavor and texture.
Col. Clark F. Gar of Gilerbrre urges the appropriations committee in Washington to recognize Indian corn at the Paris exposition. He opposes a corn kitchen and restaurant plan, citing potential distribution benefits and worries for corn merchants. Gar argues improved feeding needs in Scandinavia and potential savings for U.S. farmers and profiteers, urging approval of a favorable appropriation.
A woman from the Slows City pansemar team dropped a valuable diamond ring into a shop drain. The jewel traveled the pipe to a track below and was reported by the owner. Authorities ordered searches at Seales Mound and Apple Silver stations to locate the ring.
The will of Waeh ington Li, a Boston railroad operator, leaves a substantial portion of his estate to New England churches and to the Salvation Army for slum work. The total value is estimated around 1000000, with about a quarter going to the Army.
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