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Newspaper
The Perrysburg Journal
Location
Perrysburg, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1909
Page
4
The Percysburg Journal announces weekly Friday publication with a long distance telephone line. Subscriptions are priced per year with advance payment encouraged. non paid in advance terms specified. Special notices including cards of thanks obituaries poetry and resolutions run at six cents per line with no deviations.
Friday, July 4, 1909, notes a successful school year in which the board of education renewed all teachers from first year to superintendent for the next year. Officials praise harmony, diligent pupils, and few disciplinary issues, with many promoted. The Journal thanks Supt. Haylor and his staff for a loyal, successful year of work.
A New York man received a 60 day jail term for improper handling of eggs. The case highlights food safety concerns involving farm poultry practices and egg quality.
Weather prophets warn of a cold spell lasting until June 15 followed by a scorching hot wave from July through August. A Columbus Wyecid notes the summer will be the hottest on record, while a Columbus source cites a legislative change restricting women's voting to school board members in cities only.
The eighth conference of the Blate board of health with representatives from local boards of health will be held in Toledo on June 17 and 18. It invites boards of health and health officers from all towns in Ohio with a population under 3,000 in 1900. The program is being arranged and promises to be interesting.
The author argues for widespread tree planting to protect the country’s landscape, citing a German law that requires anyone who cuts or destroys a tree to plant another. The writer thinks such a law should have existed and been enforced here years ago.
Fragmentary plea for true friendship in hard times. The writer seeks a loyal companion who will stand by them, share burdens, help outfit with dignity, and back them publicly while speaking honestly to their face. A cryptic line ends with a jumbled code “bret i 2 1208.”
The graduating class staged Lord Tennyson’s The Princess to a large Perrynburg audience. Reportedly priced at $1000 a night perfumers under-performed, while the student cast impressed with a commendable, mature effort despite some flaws.
The Lyceum will present Cyril Scott's acclaimed play The Prince Chap next week with seats now on sale. It is hailed by critics as a beautiful hit and promises a first Toledo production after touring larger cities and long demand.
Mrs. Mary Keller died May 26 1909 at 11 50 pm after an extended illness from nervous trouble. She was born Mary Neiderhouse Sept 0 1847 near Woodville Wood county Ohio and married Jacob Keller May 15 1867. Survived by twelve children seven preceded her. Also listed are many friends and relatives and a long account of local notices and social events from Perrysburg township including bicycle sidewalk enforcement and township trustees actions.
A fragmented excerpt urges unity to prevent the bottom from dropping out. It calls for collective effort among individuals in the community to stand together and work for the common good to rise collectively.
In Perrysburg and nearby towns residents keep busy with calls on friends and relatives in Toledo Adrian and Grand Rapids. Several visitors arrive for graduations and weddings including Mae Steinlein en route to Volla Colorado to wed Dale Shoe. Distressed notes include a lost badge and health updates for D D Snyder and Mrs Ellis with family guests at Thornton's.
New Lakeside cottages under construction surpass prior designs and rent quickly, drawing summer residents to the popular resort. Hotel and auditorium work proceeds as improvements continue, while St Rosa's church contracts are awarded for steam heating to J J Amon and a drain dig by Messia Williams Wilson with cement basement work and surplus dirt available for nearby properties.
An old advertising notice promises relief for diarrhoea with Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It targets readers with moderate means and advertises a 26 cent price, claiming reliability and years of use, with local seller details for OPB Champney Perrynburg.
Anni Gresley sues Robert W. McMahan and Ada Thoratin as joint owners of 20 South Church Street Bowing Green for 5000 damages claiming a March 16 fall through a plank porch into a covered well. She says hip injury neck and spine damage. Other items include contested probate appeals and county fund transfers and a banking suit for 1157.10 plus interest involving James and Kelly.
John S Hoyman transfers property to Mahlon A Thomas in Bradner for 1 dollar. N J Hoffman transfers 4 acres in Grand Rapids to Mary F Gilmore for 800 dollars. Eliya Becker transfers 17 12 eres in Freedom to Wm F Martin for 1600 dollars. Hoffmann vs Fink jury failed to agree and was discharged. Ohio v Frank Mc Closkey charged with burglary and larceny found not guilty.
Chronic stomach and liver troubles are reportedly relieved by Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets after a man spent over two thousand dollars on other remedies. A Perrysburg drug store offers samples. Marion girls imitate Vienna roll figures by eating lemons, targeting thinner bodies. physicians warn large lemon use can reduce weight. Lemon boasting spreads, with lemons replacing gum and local florists considering lemon stands. Postcards of Perrysburg scenes praised as Berlin art, selling at 2 for 6 cents.
Notice warns that persons convicted of riding a bicycle on the sidewalk within Perrynburg village limits will be fined under the applicable act.
We express sincere thanks to neighbors and friends who kindly assisted us in the linnens and death of our beloved wife and mother and to the Rev Mr Ide for the able discourse offered and for the many beautiful floral offerings.
A man recalls a perilous illness driven by a hard cold that baffled a local doctor. After costly visits to a Spokane lung specialist and exposure to California cures, he finally healed with Dr King’s New Discovery. He endorses treatments for lung trouble bronchitis asthma and related offenses. Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by P Champnoy druggist.
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