14 Jun 1907
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Newspaper
The Perrysburg Journal
Location
Perrysburg, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1907
Page
1
Fontoria Times reports a farmer owning 320 acres between TeMoyne and Walvridge on the T. F. & F. extension into Tolado who last year earned 6500 dollars and cleared over 20 dollars per acre. Corn in the area yields about 100 bushels per acre.
The postal department orders all postmasters to weigh every piece of mail from July for six months. The rule applies nationwide, including letters, circulars, and newspapers, to determine the railroads' annual carrying charges. The measure aims to verify government payments for mail transport. Mrs. Kate Mills and her son Meclin of Swanton are visiting Mrs. G. Judson for the week.
A moralizing urge tells girls to avoid indiscretion lest elder sisters blame them for sins exposed to the world. It cautions that even innocent acts may invite gossip and harsh judgment, while urging sympathy only from those who truly understand.
Fragment mentions a warning to girls about a "pound of flesh" and a demand by a "great Shylock-society" with a note to inquire at JovanAn Office. Text is incomplete and lacks clear persons, dates, or events.
Sheriff Andrew Roach tracked two men passing twenty dollar bills and false IDs from Toledo to Marion and Prairie Depot. The pair, using aliases W C Hull and W L Stone, toured Portage Six Points and Rising Sun before abandoning a livery rig near Rising Sun and fleeing toward Findlay, eluding capture amid stormy conditions.
Bowling Green schools vie for banners and gold prizes for parade success. Awards include best decorated wagon best band most attractive band with 30 and 20 in gold, plus prizes for cradle role, primary departments, marching appearance, and historical Fourth of July theme. Schedule: parade at ten, dinner at 11:30, Crawford speech at 12:40, athletics at 2.00.
During my illness my Insurance business will be attended to by my son Geo A Powers and any contracts he makes will be considered the same as made by me. Charles A Powers.
Dowling William Praden of Van Wert was Sunday guest of M E Brace and wife. Mrs Thos Frusher spent last Monday with Mrs H Burning of Perrysburg. Iva and Ada Reed of Thornburg Texas visited Dora and Lulu DeVerna. A R Bence and wife of Perrysburg were Friday visitors of M Bruce and wife and Mrs Sarah Carter of the Prairie and Andrew Parker of Perrysburg. Mrs Liddie Smith died at her brother Isaac Sutton home Friday morning June 7 at 8 a m aged 86. Funeral held Sunday at residence by Rev Yost. Chester Mills of Perrysburg visited Leonard DeVerna last Sunday. J H Hite sold his general store to Newton of Roscommon Mich who took possession Monday. Welcome to new merchant Henry Dauer and wife of Lime City Sundayed with E S DeVerna.
Local citizens held a meeting to organize Perrysburg celebrations for Independence Day. Committees were appointed and are at work refining plans with several special features anticipated and a strong program for the day.
A column of dated beauty tips for women includes facial care methods with oatmeal masks, summer freckles prevention, wearing a baseball mask outdoors, removing blackheads with a pin, keeping a coachman’s carriage good, soft white hands, extending knuckles via wringer, walls polished with stove polish, and coal yard work to darken eyebrows.
A Toledo entrepreneur Frank M. Ohl forms a company to build and operate daily steam packet boats on the M and B canal from Defiance to Toledo. Boats of 86 feet length 13.5 foot beam carry 50 to 80 tons on 3.14 foot draft with a 25 horsepower engine at an estimated cost of 3000 dollars each. Daily departures would run Toledo to Defiance and back, stopping to collect and deliver local freight and farmers produce along the route.
A London Standard excerpt recounts royal deaths from horse accidents and beheadings. It notes William and several Williams, Richart, Richard, and Edward figures slain in battles or murders. The piece references Henry I’s illness, poisoned peaches blamed for John, and suspected poisons to Edward VI.
In a reviewing of a case from Judge Moses Hampton, Justice Jeremiah Black of Pennsylvania quipped that Moses was wandering in the wilderness when he made the decision and sent the case back to the lower court. Judge Hampton later said he would bow to higher authority yet believed he was indebted despite Jeremiah’s lamentations.
Judge Fries oversees April term as Findlay Iron & Coal Co. wins $40 in damages and possession from Rebecca Wax. Tom Beshare pleads guilty to petit larceny, fined $100 and released. earlier grand larceny charge tied to forged certificates and bank cashing. Otto Kohler released to Toledo police for outstanding warrants.
An advertising item proclaims Blood Bitters as a cure for dyspepsia. It claims the product drives out impairment, tones the stomach, restores perfect digestion, normal weight, and good health. The tone mirrors 19th century patent medicine promotion.
An Indiana man visits a local dealer to buy a buggy and is quoted $45.27 after bargaining. He attempts to push for a lower price and proposes ordering from Chicago, showing a catalog price of 4547. The dealer insists on selling a similar Chicago buggy sight unseen at the same terms, cautioning the buyer about the risk of chasing a lower quote.
In Fedora C V Pepper recounts a dramatic recovery from lung and throat hemorrhages after trying Dr King’s New Discovery. He reports instant relief, reduced bleeding, and three weeks to return to work. The remedy, offered at Win Comstock and Son’s drug store, includes a trial bottle free with 50c and 1.00 price points.
Judge Lincoln rules in favor of I, &, BG, & N. Rg Co in its suit against Wong and other property owners over the proposed route between here and Tontogany. The decision grants the company the right to cross the lands, and the next step is terms for right of way or condemnation actions within ten days.
Hon. B. F. P. James returns to Bowling Green after a long European tour. He resigns as attorney for the U S Spanish Claims Commission and resumes private practice with renewed vigor. James and his wife visited Spain Italy Southern France and Switzerland, with Cuba earning his favorable views for its future. Countless friends welcome him back to the county.
Perrysburg township pupils who passed Boxwell examinations held their commencement at the town hall last Saturday evening. The program featured piano solos, recitations, essays, and addresses by Rev. Huddle and Supt. J. Reither. Supt. Reither, a former Perrysburg boy, now County Superintendent of Schools in Klickitat County, Washington, delivered remarks. Township Supt. Stinebaugh praised the year’s progress and better school condition under organized supervision.
John Garrett of North Milla, N. says after over forty years of a waiting-attack a torn sore resisted every treatment until Bucklen's Arnica Balm healed it. Wa. Comstock & Son advertise the remedy for piles burns and related afflictions with a 250 cent price tag.
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