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Newspaper
The Perrysburg Journal
Location
Perrysburg, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1908
Page
1
Miss Jessie Frederick suffered serious, possibly fatal, injuries when her skirts caught fire after lighting newspapers with a match. She was burned on the limbs and body while trying to smother the flames, with physicians and friends giving every possible aid.
Probate Judge Lincoln completed the secretary of state vital and social statistics report for Wood County for the year ending March 31, 1908. There were 926 births, 478 girls and 147 boys. Deaths totaled 181 with 106 males and 75 females. The peak birth month was March and the peak death month was March. There were 206 marriages in the year, with December and June as the highest months. Sixty nine guardians were appointed.
The year saw 71 wills admitted to probate and 152 estates administered, with property valued at $784,876.56. Twenty-three persons were sent to Vinene hospital, including 1 man and 13 women, and 2 to Epileptic hospital Gallipolsa, one boy and one girl. Six boys were sent to the Boys Industrial School and one girl to the Girls Industrial Home, with four boys and five girls adopted.
Peter Euler a prominent Wallington Township farmer died Friday at his home. He was born in Germany about 75 years ago and was the father of eleven children, four deceased. Survived by wife of two years. living children Pred of McClure, Mrs. George Oates, William of Paulding County, Frank on the home farm, Daniel in Treedo, David at home, and Mrs. William Wenng of Tontogany. Funeral Monday at two o'clock conducted by Rev Vandersall. He belonged to the Evangelical church and supported its building. Post cards depicting Merysbrg scenes are selling rapidly.
The Filentryne bank sues H A Avery and the First National Bank of Condersport PA for collection of a 2100 note and asks for a receiver for Avery interests in 128 acres of oil leases in Henry township. The 1904 note for 2000 has fluctuated to 200. The petition says profits from oil were not turned over. J By Bev ly, with bond of 1000 dollars, was named receiver for the property.
In Media Jeommon pleas court Alice Hammons seeks 504.46 from executor George W. Risser for maid work done for Mrs. Jeremiah C. Myers including washing cooking ironing and nursing. She alleges a prior agreement for 25 a week plus 20 for sick care and 10 for additional chores. A separate dispute involves paying 27.50 to W B Gregg the village solicitor. J W Stiger obtained an injunction claiming Gregg lacked authorization.
Nearly the entire Monday session of Divenite court focused on Florence Culver a 14 year old girl daughter of Mrs W R Port of North Baltimore The girl’s stepfather W R Port asserted the mother was unfit A state school interpreter Miss Anna Branigan assisted The court joined the girl with her mother but kept her under juvenile court jurisdiction.
The special grand jury reported last Thursday evening with indictments including Wehrle Lake for forgery John Blaken for removing attachments from a railroad train and burglary Lloyd Salsbury for shooting to wound and killing Lake The report paused over at the end of the article’s page.
Cautions about mercury in catarrah remedies warn against harmful ointments. Hall's Catarrh Cure from B J Cheney Co Toledo contains no mercury and works through the blood and mucous surfaces. Sold by druggists 75 cents per bottle with testimonials available.
East Palestine reports on the Cleveland National Educational convention where industrial education dominates. The piece criticizes state cuts to institute pay, urges teacher attendance, and calls for fair funding and stronger non professional support for education.
Trustees meet at the Masonic temple in Toledo to dissolve the Northwestern Ohio Masonic Relief Association after 87 years due to inability to recruit new members and rising dues. The plan will settle death claims and wipe out the treasury balance. The group originally insured only Masons but began insuring outsiders on recommendation, covering the state.
E Leatherman and A Carnicom prominent Southern Wood farmers collided near Howling Green Sunday night. Both autos wrecked with front ends demolished. They escaped with severe shakings as a dispute over fault arose, then police were alerted but the matter was settled before officer arrival.
On and after June 1, 1004 all books delivered to our ettom erg must be settled for a trat of each month whether used or not Maumer and Perrye 16tf CXS XXN XX
The county clerk’s office forwards a detailed report of Ohio judicial statistics for the year ending June 30 1908. It lists pending cases by offense, numbers brought during the year, totals by category, and outcomes such as grants, refusals, and dismissals. Fines, costs, civil judgments, final decrees, and jury fees are itemized, with sums for the year.
A Silver City North Carolina resident Mr. Harden extols Electric Bitters as unbeatable for stomach liver and kidney troubles. He praises its cure for weakness lame back and malaria like ailments and notes it is the best medicine with a guaranteed sale at Comatack Son's drug store.
The Maumee Valley Pioneer and Historical Association reports state funds of 20 000 to 25 000 for Fort Meigs grounds purchase and granite monument, plus 5 000 for grounds work. It urges Northwestern Ohio citizens to donate via authorized committees in Toledo Maumee Perrysburg Bowling Green Waterville and other venues.
An OCR fragment touts Dean's Ointment curing bleeding wounds and protruding issues, claiming chronic cases are removed and finally cured. It notes druggists endorse the product, implying wide availability.
A noon Thursday blaze on the McColley farm west of Yontogany destroyed a large barn. D C Kuder was forging the place and Jost nine loads of hay a mowing machine and feeder were lost. Kuder was burning straw in a field when the fire spread to a wheat halter and then twenty shocks of wheat before consuming the barn. The loss was partly covered by insurance.
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