25 Jun 1914
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Newspaper
The Perrysburg Journal
Location
Perrysburg, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1914
Page
1
A Chicago mail order house sends a sharp appeal for patronage. The local physician answers with pointed reasons for supporting local merchants, noting no prior patronage from Sears Roebuck or partners and contrasting his commitment to community business with the firm’s absence from local civic lists.
60 acres of land near the river road between Rossford and Perrysburg with poor building condition. Possession is given in March 1915, block A, DeWland.
The home of Mr. W. S. Walbridge in the Mavinee valley was consumed by fire last Friday at about 10 am. Mrs. Walbridge tried to use a fire extinguisher but water could not reach the outside district so the blaze could not be checked. Most household goods were saved but silverware jewels and clothing were lost including a 2000 diamond necklace. The loss likely exceeds 20000 and the Walbridges, prominent Perrysburg residents, express regret over the destruction of their artful riverbank home.
Perrysburg lost 5 to 4 in a Sunday game amid umpire controversy. After a shift in umpires the locals rallied, scoring four runs to beat the Trolley leaguers one. Kreps relieved Stick with 15 strikeouts as Jaecks held the mound. Next Sunday Triads visit for another strong matchup. Joe Brown, Keith Comedian, will perform pregame and during the game.
The Old Fort Meigs Farm offers 94 acres on the Old Maumee near Fort Meigs. Sale ranges from 6 to 10 acres per parcel to fit purchaser needs. A. T. Dewland handles the listing and negotiation.
Michael Sheridan of Perrysburg, about 44, died Monday after falling from the Bowling Green railroad bridge over the Maumee River west of Perrysburg. He was found unconscious and died at Rheinfrante hospital. George Hufford suffered severe burns from a contact with a live wire near Cherrie Hight. Arthur Williams helped and also was knocked down but saved Hufford. Hufford remained unconscious for hours but is expected to recover. Williams and Hufford sustained burns and blisters.
Dr J H Rheintrank and Mrs Rheintrank are visiting Ann Arbor for the University of Michigan alumni gathering. Fifty years ago he graduated from the university and has since led a notable career.
A long community tribute recalls Dr J L W Rheintrank in Perrysburg for fifty years of medical service. He faced harsh early practice and widespread illness in Wood County, earning deep respect for skill and kindness. The article highlights his dedication to patients and the university that awarded his medical degree.
State health board orders Perrysburg and Maumee to install sewage and treatment plants by January 1, 1906. Toledo accuses nearby towns of sewage contamination while benefiting from its own polluted water into the river intake.
The Perrysburg Civic association invites Civic associations of Water ville Maumee and Rossford to Perrysburg on Wednesday evening July 1 for an evening of social enjoyment. Every member of the P G A should attend the assembly hall to assist in the entertainment.
An old advertisement promotes Dr King s New Discovery for coughs colds and throat and lung troubles. It claims the tonic stops coughing helps the first dose and is good for children with a 50 cent bottle and a one dollar size available from local druggists with a testimonial from Muscatine Ala.
A collection of comments referencing a mid air collision in Austria killing nearly a dozen, plus humorous asides about June brides suffragettes fashion and dandelions. It also recounts Toledo officials aiding Perrysburg after a fire and the grateful response.
Perrysburg gears up for the Home Coming from August 5 to 8 with balloon ascensions parachute drops a seaside ride on the grand ocean wave Ferris wheel pony rides and a motordrome to thrill visitors Manager Lownsbury races to prepare while promises hint at a band contest and fraternal order drills for an action packed event with continuous attractions.
Way Camp W C W and the Ladies of the Woodmen Circle plan memorial day ceremonies to decorate departed members graves. Squire M B Cook Consul Commander will lead events with a public procession at 2 00 p m from the Centennial block hall.
Northern Ohio Telephone manager M A Jarrett reports a strange lightning incident west of Marines. A four foot insulated section covered a No 16 steel wire that disappeared, while a second twisted wire remained intact and uninjured. The Journal notes the mystery and seeks explanations from those in the trade.
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