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Newspaper
The Perrysburg Journal
Location
Perrysburg, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1906
Page
1
The Perrysburg township Boxwell Patterson graduates performed a program in the town auditorium featuring vocal solos essays recitations and musical numbers including The Kind of Men and Women the Times Demand Nathan Hale Ancient and Modern Warfare and Glimpses of Grandeur. A benediction by Rev. G W Sower closed the proceedings.
Auditor Harding added a notable entry to the county tax duplicate for the T. U. and T. Ay assessments, increasing the total by 67,890 dollars from last year. The power house expansion, not present previously, accounts for 15.60 dollars per mile across 31 miles, with 500 dollars allotted to the track and 140 dollars to rolling stock.
Recorder Bowman’s Geographical Index has been accepted by the Commissioners after payment of the remaining balance. In use since May, it was reviewed by State examiners Messia Hulbedel and Roebuck, who found the index well written but noted a transposition in the column order for instrument type and record reference. The report praised the 44 volumes for neat, workmanlike execution and included extra data not required by law.
The Empire Dramatic company now owned and led by Mr Ginnegan will perform a week long engagement starting June 15 in a large waterproof tent on show grounds near the school house. Evening bills include Our Irish American American Heiress The Two Orphans Brother against Brother Moonshiner's Fate and Georgia Folks at Home. The troupe carries 12 sets of scenery and promises a strong season.
Earl Smith, a six year old boy, was killed in North Baltimore when a moving van ran over him as he rode with companions. The incident occurred during a family move to Sugar Ridge after the wagon was loaded. The boy slipped and fell under the wheel, dying about a half hour later. Also reported are Way Camp W. O. W. decoration ceremonies at Ft. Meigs cemetery with band accompaniment and remarks by dignitaries, and multiple legal notices including suits for damages, divorce petitions, and an estate dispute.
Perrysburg business men plan a 2:30 p m game at the ball park next Thursday under Geo J Munger versus Harry Comstock. Admission 20c grand stand 10c, proceeds go to the Base Ball team. Banquet for the loser. Lanterns suggested as play may run late.
William d Jusen a machinist from North Baltimore was struck and killed by a T A I Ry streetcar near Cygnet while returning from a Mun gen ball game. He fell from the car about 1 am and lay unseen on the track until a following northbound car passed over him.
North Baltimore reports a fatal accident as Gertie Cromley shoots herself while removing a revolver from her bosom. Drs Thomas and Stoner treat the shoulder wound, bullet later extracted. Nearby, Louis Rouston finds Jacob Stutz dead after being struck by an eastbound train. Royston, present at Cromley’s, is said to have sat on the track before the collision. He leaves a father and mother in law.
Mau mee villagers plan a Fourth of July celebration following a tradition that has gained them a reputation for successful events. Organizers expect activities to set a local standard for future holiday observances.
W J Hill, once 90 pounds, is said to have doubled his weight to over 180 after using Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds. He credits the cure to twelve bottles, claiming complete recovery and a dramatic health turnaround. Free trial offered by Willis Connals & Son druggists.
A local roundup from Stony Ridge and nearby towns chronicles visits, social events, church activities, and community notices. Highlights include Boxwell commencement exercises in Perrysburg, a Luther an church program, a M. E. church benefit social, and various Sunday visits among families from East Toledo, Perrysburg, and Dunbridge.
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