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Newspaper
The Perrysburg Journal
Location
Perrysburg, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1908
Page
1
Carl Kratzer aged 20 stepped back into a grain receptacle when a team drove into an elevator at Weston. The door rose and machinery moved. he saved his life by grabbing a board but suffered a broken leg in two places and serious bruises. A box social and program follow at Sub-District 11 on Wednesday evening January 22, 1908. Graceh Blinn, Teacher.
W. I. Woodin, longtime advertising manager and head of the gentlemen’s clothing department at A. Froney & Co, has resigned part of his duties due to poor health. He will continue writing Froney advertisements but devote remaining time to life insurance work to regain health and vigor. His speedy return will please many friends across the county.
The County treasurer will receive taxes until January 20, 1908, with books closed January 25.
George Bradley pleaded guilty to pocket picking and received a one year term in the Ohio penitentiary. Judge Fries ordered the sentence with no solitary confinement and Bradley will be taken to jail this week by Sheriff Roach. Wood County Fair directors were reelected and the association reported a surplus of 906 dollars despite new buildings and ground purchases. An estate inventory valued buildings depreciated due to age, while real estate rose slightly, increasing the overall surplus to above 400 dollars. The fall fair is set for September 28 to October 2.
Tontogany residents plan a January 26 benefit entertainment to support the town band. The event features a fine musical program with W H Han securing late closures of town businesses to maximize patronage. Farmers mechanics railroaders laborers are urged to attend and back the band’s community credit.
The Wood county board of charities and corrections toured the jail and praised Sheriff Roach and the facility. They noted sanitary conditions fresh air clean floors individual water cups weekly bedding and satisfactory food. The board’s approval supports Roach’s fearless crime tracing and prompt duties since taking office.
The Deacon, once a standout amateur drama in Perrysburg, is staged again January 29 and 30 at the same venue. Tickets are 25 cents for adults on the first night and 10 cents for children under 12. doors open 7:15 pm, curtain 8 pm.
Officers installed by Walford Peat No 61 G A R include I G Letherer senior vice commander H F P Me Alllater junior vice commander Thomas Frostier adjutant Fred Yeager surgeon B F Butler chaplain Lanham Simmons quarter master James Carter officer of the day D H Watters officer of the guild Aaron Knull sergeant major Isaao Whitson quarter master sergeant W A Skinner patriotic instructor B L Kingsbury. After installation, officers and members were entertained at A J Witeler's home in honor of his father Peter Witeler, longtime Port Quartermaster.
The Republican State Central Committee calls a February 11 1908 primary to select state delegates and alternates. Wood county is entitled to nine delegates and nine alternates. A gathering at Bowling Green January 25 1908 will nominate candidates for the ticket. Numerous names listed for delegate and alternate positions.
On Tuesday night December 31 1907 members and families of I Mole Judge of Odd Fellows gathered at their hall for an entertaining evening. A literary musical program delighted the audience. Fuller’s orchestra provided music and Chester Mills sang Star of the Host. An elaborate supper followed as the old year closed.
The Journal Office advertises Perrysburg and river scene postal cards as the finest gift. Absent friends will value charity gift views, with Perrysburg imagery only available through the office.
The Republican Central committee sets Tuesday February 11 1908 from 1 to 7 pm for nominating county officers. Sixteen ballots to fill with seven incumbents seeking renomination including Reed Toan Blue Roach Ladd Sockman Buck and Stacy. A large field expected for other offices and central committeemen. four weeks to choose capable, active party workers.
This piece promotes the River Home Poultry Yards near the Perrysburg car barn road as a premier source of pure bred stock. It highlights light Brahmas and Barred Plymouth Rocks, 600+ birds, 2100+ chicks raised last season, meticulous records, and an emphasis on cleanliness, modern facilities, and a Toledo Poultry Show preparation. Visitors are welcome to inspect the incu bator room brooders breeding pens and yards.
The Sentinel reports a meeting where primaries for county candidates, a ninth district congressman, and nine delegates plus nine alternates to the state convention were set for February 11 from 1 to 7 PM under Bronson Primary law. A Hastings effort proposed listing delegates without labeled Foraker or Taft headings to favor harmony.
C O Eldridge of Emple Ga endorses Dr King s New Discovery as the best cure for coughs colds croup and throat and lung troubles. He notes seven years of use and a quick cure for croup in his children. Sold at Wm Comstock Son s drug store for one dollar with a free trial bottle.
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