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Newspaper
The Perrysburg Journal
Location
Perrysburg, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1908
Page
1
Frank Delbert of Dunbridge pleaded not guilty before Judge Fried last Friday to selling intoxicants without a license. He was released on a $200 bond. Delbert operates a local restaurant in Dunbridge and faces liquor sale charges.
On Sunday evening Lester Bauman son of Christian Bauman aged years was badly injured when he fell in front of ten and was trampled by horses and men near the hobo. He suffered a cut on the head requiring ten stitches and bruises to his body. Dr Price of Stony Ridge treated him. The accident involved boys jumping sleighs and rifling for short distances. recovery will take some time.
Perrysburg Dramatic Co will present Western drama Tatters on St Patrick's Day March 17 at Town Hall. Read next week's Journal for programme. Also notes on Woman's Home Companion Spring fashion issue and articles by Kellogg Durling and Dr Hale. Electric Bitters praised as spring remedy by Mrs Charles Harbor Maine.
Reporter notes a fire at Scotch Ridge KR causing damage to a New Rochester dealer’s stock estimated from one to two thousand dollars, likely from chimney soot and a furnace, with a bucket brigade of local farmers aiding. The piece urges wheat safety and grain condition checks amid rising wheat storage problems and warnings about weevil and heating damage.
A grand musical entertainment for the benefit of the WO band will be held at Perrysburg Town Hall on February 27. Manager J G Hahn says the program features low talent numbers, a conical playlette of 40 minutes, and a very pleasing farce as the closing piece. Admission is 20 cents.
Mi Geo and family of Hobart along with J Kurtis awl family spent Sunday with Uriuk Kurtis and family. Win and San Wagoner were Saturday guests of Honey Wagoner and family of Walbridge. Walter Kusfis and Rallie Shook attended a box social held in Walbridge last Saturday evening.
George Moore of Grimes land North Carolina credits King’s New Discovery with saving his life after severe coughing and chest tightness. He reports rapid relief and regained health, endorsing the remedy for coughs and lung issues. Available at Wm Stock and Son’s drug store, price one dollar per bottle.
The Fort Meigs Memorial Society votes to move the dedicatory exercises to September 2 during the G A R encampment, send a resolution to the union's chief executive, and seek state funds for grounds and ceremony costs. Lloyd Brothers win contract for the granite shaft, with completion by August 1. Officers reappointed and Cyrus Townsend Brady to speak.
Obituary notices report the deaths of Mary Ann Spilker and George Myron Skemp in Wood and Perrysburg townships. Spilker, born in Germany, died at 68 after a long residency in the area. funeral held at Presbyterian church with interment in Meigs Cemetery. Skemp, born in Michigan, died at 58 after a stroke. funeral at his Perrysburg home and burial in Meigs Cemetery. he was a long time Wood County resident and a Mason. Survivors include multiple children and extended relatives.
A Perrysburg area report lauds a street car conductor for attentive, polite service on the Main Street car. He ensures transfers, keeps back door closed, and helps passengers including a mother with a baby, while signaling requests with a nod. Community calls for improved crosswalk gates and a watchman at Main Street crossing.
The jury awarded 216.80 for a horse killed on electric railway tracks after escaping through a quarry gate. Ed Eckert as plaintiff alleged employer negligence. A prior circuit reversal did not prevent a second trial verdict. Alvin Fralick faced charges of stealing a blanket and goods, plus chickens, with bail set at 100 for petit and 500 for grand larceny, bond posted by his father. Inter national Harvester Co. filed two cases against Naae Shuler and against George W Herman Loomis. Bessie Flannigan sues Anthony Flannigan for divorce on cruelty and neglect. Jenne Gregory seeks a divorce from Fred N. Gregory for wilful absence over eight years.
Miss Lillian Hoffman entertained 26 friends on February 22 in a Washingtons Birthday celebration. Decor included National colors and a centerpiece of a cherry tree stump. Guests included Lola Hoffman Edgar Hoffman Martha George Washington and many local friends from Perrysburg and Toledo with music games contests and punch.
Revival services began at the Webster church. Mrs. Mary Chamberlain of Dunbridge is reported very ill. Various residents visited relatives and attended sleigh rides, with families in Roachton, Bowling Green, Perrysburg, and Five Points. Quarterly conference at Webster Church was held led by Rev. H. Roberts.
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