20 Feb 1897
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Newspaper
The Perrysburg Journal
Location
Perrysburg, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1897
Page
1
A historic timecard outlines schedules for The Toledo and Maumee Valley Railway and related lines. It notes daily runs with Sunday exceptions, Perrysburg stop rules, and limited services on certain trains. It describes streetcar connections from multiple Depot entrances and service routes through central Toledo.
A fragmentary list prepared by Col. D We H Howard names pioneer women and their settlement years in the Maumee Valley through 1830. Notable entries include Mrs Savant Slosson Ewing 1808 and Aurora Spafford 1810, with many others in Defiance and nearby areas. The memo invites readers to submit missing names and correct dates to Phebe S Bacheldor in Maumee City.
The article mentions conductor Herkimer attending his grandmother's funeral in Maybee Michigan. It notes discussions about extra workers for Bowling Green extension and Saddler signal system consults with railroad officials. A dream about new call signals linked to a barn alarm is described as fanciful.
On Sunday February 21 1897 the M E Church hosts Sunday School at 9 a m preaching at 10 a m by Rev J M Auon D D followed by the Supper. Junior League at 2 p m Epworth League at 6 p m and evening preaching by the pastor at 7 p m with the subject How to be happy though married.
M Dougal Corners records James Crane and wife visiting Hugh McDougal family. School progress reported under B J Paine of Dundes Michigan with average attendance 48. Saturday Feb 18 Misses Jeoute and Lois McDougal hosted friends for Miss Mia Tallan Paine of Dundes Michigan. music games cards and refreshments marked the evening.
Denver police arrested Harry Davis alias Harry Crawford, linked to the North Baltimore post office robbery and the Stratton gang. He was betrayed by his brother Gus, confessed identity, and described escape plans from Toledo jail. Sheriff Biggs and Prosecutor McClelland headed to Denver for extradition, with return expected by week’s end.
A Toledo wagon collision leads to a $23,000 damages claim by a baker’s owner as legal actions unfold. Separate items note Mrs Emilino Wolcott’s lawsuit over a Perrysburg transit incident and a series of hazy 19th century anecdotes on lottery laws, weather losses, and a Minnesota girl choosing manhood over femininity.
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