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Newspaper
The Perrysburg Journal
Location
Perrysburg, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1905
Page
1
The petition to split Troy township into two precincts was rejected by the election board after a Sentinel report. With 484 voters, 195 signatures were required to bind the petition, but only a portion had signed, leaving the effort short of the needed support. The board then addressed minor business.
The county tax levy is fixed at 545 mills, up .6 from last year, on an assessed value near 27 million dollars. Funds show increases in infirmary, road, stone road repair, and building funds, with the road and bridge allocations reflecting road improvements and a new cold storage plant at the infirmary.
The note invites residents to a June twenty third carnival at the town hall. Monsieur LeFevre urges attendance to display culture and artistry with modest prices. The piece extols the town’s heart and talent in a brief promotional tone.
At Monday’s Board of Education session Jess Thornton was chosen as janitor for the coming year, replacing Uncle George Mills noted for his long service and kindness. Miss Alta Blinn resigned from seventh grade teaching and Miss Amelia Pfister was appointed. The Buildings and Grounds committee may seek an estimate to install four flag staffs. The district received two flags and two chairs for the auditorium from local suppliers. The clerk was authorized to solicit coal bids.
The Toledo District with about thirty four pastoral charges and Epworth League chapters plans a district convention in Perrysburg on June 27 and 28. Each chapter will send three delegates and pastors are expected to attend, with prominent outside workers invited to bolster the event. The gathering is billed as a major rally for good and righteousness.
Audrey 8. Coward editor of the Weston Herald died Saturday morning at 1 40 after a long illness at age fifty six. He served as associate editor the past thirteen years and was well known across the county. He grew up on a Bellevue area farm and was a Mason, Odd Fellow, and Knight of Pythias. A wife a son and a daughter survive.
Daniel Duhamell born February 22 1871 died June 4 1906 aged 34 years 3 months 13 days in Perrysburg where he lived until death He leaves a mother three brothers and one sister The funeral was held at his home on Tuesday afternoon conducted by Rev Lowry.
Rev C D Moore of Harpernville Baptist Church endured agonies from a persistent cough causing him to sleep upright. He credits Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds with curing his cough and saving him from consumption. The ad claims a grand cure for throat and lung ailments available at Bowery Comstock s druggists for $1.00.
Harper resident Geo W Hoffman testifies after seven years of bitter stomach and liver illness he was cured by Electric Killers. He urges others to use them and says he will never be without the remedy again. Distributed by Bowers & Comatock and sold at drug and bottle shops.
The Democrats of Wood county will meet in a mass convention in the court house assembly room on Wednesday June 21 at 10 30 p m to select nine delegates and nine alternates for the state convention in Columbus June 27 and 78 delegates and 73 alternates for the senatorial convention in Findlay July 18 E Niece will be temporary chairman and Charles S Woodford temporary secretary
Bowling Green plans four days of harness racing July 4 to 6 with ten races and purses of 400 dollars per event, totaling about four thousand dollars guaranteed. Secretary Sweet reports hundreds of entries and strong crowds expected due to the association's fair reputation and past performances.
Toledo bankers dealers wholesalers and business men formed the Toledo Racing Assn to stage a three day trotting and pacing meet June 20 21 and 22. The new organization promises clean sport and large purses expected to attract a strong field of horses.
C Baird completes a Perrysburg School District youth census listing totals by age and gender. The summary shows counts for 1 to 8 years, 8 to 14 years, and other age groups, outlining the distribution of the district’s youth.
Three ailments listed sprained ankle stiff neck and lame shoulder are highlighted as being eased by Chamberlains Pale Balm. The ad promises relief if applied promptly saving time and money and notes Bow ore and Comstock as sellers.
Northwestern Ohio Natural Gas Company notifies all gas users in Werrysburg and nearby areas of a rate change effective after July 1, 105. Domestic gas will be charged 37 cents per thousand cubic feet, with a 2 cent per thousand discount for bills paid by the 10th of the following month. M B Dany is listed as General Manager of the company.
Freedland B. Dilley seeks $25000 in common pleas court against a railroad company after a December accident on the Lake Erie Bowling Green and Napoleon line. He alleges being knocked from a work car by a trolley wire, injuring his face and leaving both arms broken and likely crippled for life. The report also notes property sales and indictments in the area.
The special grand jury to Judge Fries reports indictments: Dr Alexander Green for second degree murder in the Ella Tippin killing at Weston, William Crall for assault with intent to rape, and Warren Robinson for non support of his child Miriam Berton of Tylado. Probable trials within weeks as term nears adjournment. Green alters his confession while Prosecutor Ladd remains confident. Crall’s case involves alleged assaults on Bessie Hoyt and mistreatment of his wife amid typhoid illness. mob threats arose but sheriff Reece and deputy Roach restrained violence. Robinson faced non support charges after being bound over by Justice Nearing.
Trustees and clerk present report receipt of 87.50 from the OH P club for hall rent. Bills ordered paid include C H Van Norman 5.70 for railroad ticket H Nissen 2.50 burying horse F Yeaster 9.00 postal cards Fr L Blue 2.00 printing wee motions C Baird 0.40 oil and other small charges.
County Auditor Myrding received Hammer C. M. Smith's report after examining the books of all school districts in the county. The examination covered district records, clerks, treasurers, and the auditor's own files, and nothing amiss was found.
Auditor B C Harding completes county bank assessment reporting an overall $82 010 rise in taxable value with many banks cutting assessable capital stock due to real estate investments. Two new Wool County banks enter the rolls The Sun Savings Co Risingsun and the Farmers Merchants of Custar.
The Toledo Steamship company of Perrysburg was incorporated at Columbus on Monday by John F. Craig L S Sullivan Harry B E King Charles H Chapman Jr and James R Kepfer all of Toledo. Capital stock is $825000. The statement the company will operate light draft boats on the Maumee river is uncertain. Mr Craig lives in Perrysburg and says boats may operate on the lake.
A historical advertisement touts Boxchee's German Syrup as a reliable home remedy for severe colds and grippe. It claims quick relief, cough suppression, and ease of administration for children, urging mothers to adopt the treatment with trial and regular sizes sold by Bowers & Comstock.
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