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Newspaper
The Perrysburg Journal
Location
Perrysburg, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1913
Page
4
Friday press schedule announces that notices including Cards of Thanks Obituary Memorials and Expressions of Respect are charged per line. no advertising from this notice. Suburban designation and long distance contacts listed. readership to receive early Friday morning edition.
An excerpt discusses the tension between blunt refusals and tactful diplomacy in public life. It argues some prefer direct, uncompromising language while noting many leaders rely on careful, conciliatory phrasing for delicate requests. It adds a satirical note about willow switches from the Arlington farm giveaway to illustrate tempting but misleading offers.
A New Yorker chained to an office laments lack of funds for transport and suggests a bicycle revival amid autos. He hints walking is dull and notes cycling thrived before cars. The piece contrasts walking, cycling, and auto age in the United States.
An impoverished immigrant reaching New York was found to carry 14000 dollars. The report notes the big risks some take and ponders moral questions about standards. Mentions baseball magnates and possible rules affecting land, implying tensions in sport and finance.
Graduating exercises of Troy Township Schools drew a large Lackey crowd on June 12. The ME Church of Lackey housed the program with outside Luckey band stands. students delivered essays, orations, and a valedictory. Rev G M McNeely offered invocation. F J Ault and Auditor Stinebaugh spoke kindly of future school cooperation.
The village funded a water well on Front Street near Main Street opposite Rheinfrank hospital. The pump has been out of commission for years, making the well useless. Fred Hillabrand has paid for repairs but now declines further share. The Council is urged to decide whether to abandon the well or repair the pump to restore functionality.
In Maumee the village marshal wins the speed contest as he enforces speed limits. Sunday drivers are compelled to contribute to the village treasury, embodying the law as the new order. a verse laments reckless speed and urges slow travel and obedience to rule.
Next Sunday June 22 the Presbyterian Church holds Children’s Day with combined Sunday school and preaching at 10:30 followed by exercises music and an address. Evening service at 7:30 includes Christian Endeavor meeting chaired by Miss Lillian Broke with topic Missionary Work at Home and Abroad. The midweek prayer meeting is Thursday at 7:30. Officers for the Christian Endeavor Society are listed with multiple named members.
Sunday school at 9 a m followed by prayer service. Junior at 2 p m Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m topic Missionary Tours. Preaching service at 7 30 p m Tuesday and Thursday evenings. All welcome to these meetings.
A freshly poured cement sidewalk in front of Fred Hildabrand’s property was protected for pedestrians but intruders walked over it leaving clear foot marks. The act is described as pure cussedness, and the culprit is unlikely to reveal their identity.
Rudolph Danz and EB Burdo trustees certify that the Modern Mausoleum Construction Company completed the Perrysburg Ohio fort Meigs Cemetery mausoleum per contract. Endowment fund turned over for perpetual care, fulfilling all contract terms. Jane, 1918.
Micé Ruby Cranker visited Fostoria recently while Miss Sarah Flowers of Maumee attended the funeral of Mrs. John Shiple on Friday. Numerous visits and gatherings noted among Van Valkenbergs, De Verna, Oblinger, Kazmaier families, and Maumee Eastern Star members with a garden social hosted by Mrs. Welstead and Mr. Barton.
Notice to well drillers announces bids accepted at the Township Clerk's office through June 21 1913 for drilling and casing one well in District No 11 iron components specified 5 percent galvanized iron and related materials may be rejected or accepted in order of receipt with rights reserved to reject any bid.
Help wanted notice from Cozy Nook asking for a girl to perform general house work with good wages. Inquiries directed to Mrs Charles Ashley.
Over the past week Front Street 1 has seen visible enhancements with new sidewalks along Fred Hillabrand Mrs J F Siebert and the adjoining lot joining the cement walk beside Centennial property. The work is praised as a credit to owners and village and hoped to continue elsewhere in town.
The Perrysburg street project on Front street has lagged, with cleaning finished and hole filling underway. Officials may supervise oiling to avoid excess, as last year’s application drew criticism. work could begin soon if higher authority oversees proper application.
Perrysburg added another win by routing Portage Sunday 11 to 2. The team showed solid batting and base running while Portage managed only one clean hit off F. Canode. Next Sunday the Cornells of Toledo visit for what should be a competitive game.
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