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Newspaper
The Perrysburg Journal
Location
Perrysburg, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1914
Page
1
A powerful wind storm struck Perrysburg last Thursday causing widespread damage. Trees split at the trunks, telephone and trolley poles were toppled, street cars stalled for hours, several houses suffered roof damage, and light poles snapped without any loss of life reported.
The Forty-eighth Annual Encampment of the Department of Ohio G. A. R. will be held in East Liverpool June 22 25. The city known as Ceramic City hosts delegates with elaborate arrangements and comforts. A welcome promises to leave lasting memories for veterans and allied groups.
A 52 acre Old Fort Meigs Farm is set for sale with parcels from 5 to 10 acres. The listing cites Ernest location on the Old A T Dewland as the site and partial terms.
The assistant secretary and Director General of the Home Coming prepares the August festival from the 5th to the 8th. He oversees attractions and entertainment, studying photographs and acts planned to wow Wood county crowds. Contracts are in place for several features to be announced.
The Lime City team overwhelmed the Sattlers last Sunday despite heat, grabbing the win as the Klippers prepare to face the Roachton Roosters next Sunday in a high stakes clash.
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Russell Whitson of Lime City leads Perrysburg Township entrants in a local contest with a Washington trip prize for science entries open until July 1. The Perrysburg Township Boxwell Patterson Commencement is set for June 20 at the Church of Christ Bowling Green with diplomas, class address by Dr. H B Williams, and music and presentations. Graduates listed include from Freedom, Grand Rapids, Middleton, Perrysburg, Troy, Washington and Weston townships, plus a baby’s croup remedy ad at the end.
The Methodist Episcopal Church announces a free voice culture program taught by Mrs McIntire to begin next Friday at 7 30 p m. Ten lessons over five weeks meet Mondays and Fridays with a public concert at term end. Sunday services and Epworth League are scheduled with attendance encouraged.
Mrs Catherine Scheider born January 26 1832 in Germany came to the United States in 1852 settled in Berea Ohio married John Scheider in 1852 later moved to Perrysburg on a farm where husband died in 1888 she died June 8 1914 at age 82 years 4 months 13 days survived by eight children twelve grandchildren and five great grandchildren funeral at Lutheran Church with Rev Deux officiating interment Ft Meigs cemetery
Sealed description offers 60 acres of land near the river road between Rossford and Perrysburg. Property described as building poor with possession to be given in March 1916. Retained for sale or development.
Perrysburg won a high speed contest against the U S Malleables of Toledo by seven to three. Highlights included a rapid triple play by Perrysburg. Stewart was hit by a pitch and replaced by Hufford. Ries and Honner led with two hits each as the batteries were McDonald Winker for Mal and Krebs Stewart Hufford for Perrysburg. Next Sunday Metamora faces Perrysburg.
Advertisement extols Dr King’s New Discovery as the best medicine for coughs colds and throat and lung troubles. Claims include weight loss relief and a testimonial from Mr C Brown of Muscatine Ala about saving his wife life. Available 50c and 1.00 from druggists.
Rev. Geo. H. Lowry has withdrawn from Perrysburg Presbyterian and accepted a call to Park Ave Church in Pueblo Colorado. He announced his decision last Sunday before his sermon and expressed hope the church would find a strong leader to guide them forward. He left for the West on Thursday amid wishes for his future success and happiness.
Glenwood residents share visits with relatives from Wauseon and Detroit. Arthur Harris and family care for measles, Oscar Johnson患 mumps. A barn warming at the Alfred Lober farm marks community gathering. The Farmers Progress Club met at John Eckel’s home with strong attendance. Continued on Eighth Page.
In a National Foreign Trade Convention wrap up analysis, advocates warn America may run a debit in gold as Wilson tariff policies favor imports. The piece notes gold shipments to Europe amid tariff changes, citing Lincoln on rails and money, and closes with local Perrysburg high school news and a civic entertainment report.
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