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Newspaper
The Perrysburg Journal
Location
Perrysburg, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1902
Page
1
A vintage advertisement urges readers to buy Cham Berlin Colle Cholera Remedy from C. P. Chanppay, claiming it as the most successful medicine for bowel complaints for both children and adults. It notes widespread acceptance and warns no family can be without it, with a boastful slogan about moral boundaries.
Candidates and friends seek the date for the county convention. The County Central Committee meets Friday at 1 30 p m to set the date. The convention has been held on the first Tuesday in August for years, and that date is likely again. Also an advertisement for Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets promotes their use for stomach disorders at 25 cents per box.
A clipped market note reports price adjustments at local grocers as consumers face changes in bread and staple items. Shoppers seek value as store shelves show fluctuating costs and stock levels across several brands.
Obituary notes Harriet Elder of Stony Ridge, widow of Henry Elder, died in Toledo on Monday June 23 1902 aged 91 years 1 month 3 days. She leaves five children William George John Martha Gould and Harriet Rider. Funeral held at the old homestead in Stony Ridge.
George Schaub of New Lebanon reads Dayton Volkanutung and reports his wife’s eight week back pain vanished after using Pain Balm advertised in the paper. He credits the product for restoring her ability to perform household duties and urges others to learn of her recovery. The salve is sold by CG P Champney, druggist.
A 66 year old German woman arrived in Perrysburg seeking her brother in law. She learned no relatives lived there and was cared for at the Exchange hotel before being moved to the infirmary. Authorities hope to locate her family in Germany for proper disposition.
The Ohio Supreme Court ruled all county salary acts unconstitutional. The suit by Auditor Guilbert against Pickaway county Auditor Yates led to fees-based offices reverting to fee collection. Offices supported by fees cannot compel payment into county funds beyond necessary support.
The ceremony for Dr Roawell W Comstock and Celin Bott took place at St Rose of Lima Parsonage with Rev Kleskamp officiating at high noon on June 25 1902. The couple will establish a home at Wayoo and Malin streets after a brief wedding trip while guests from Detroit Toledo and Maumee attended.
Perrysburg Republicans present D. K. Hollenbeck as candidate for Probate Judge at the coming convention. Born in New York January 15, 1834, he moved to Perrysburg in 1847 and has long served the community in law and local offices. He is praised for education, experience, and loyal Republican service. The piece notes his prior candidacy and strong local support.
The eighth annual Wood Community Lodge No. 173 meeting at Bowling Green reports eleven new members and rapid growth. The group notes 72 rigs in Wood County and 62 counties organized statewide, with 47 204 members. Prices for wheat, barley, rye, clover, and hay are outlined and a July 3 open meeting in A I Ue is announced for threshers to gather before the season.
Boston man marries a sickly rich young woman and uses Dr King's New Life Pills to restore her health. Pill claims list jaundice biliousness malaria fever and ague and all liver and stomach troubles. Gentle but effective at 26 cents a bottle from P Champney's drug store.
The Troy township Board of Education met and elected a fall term teaching staff including Ha Fitzgerald Bila Strawn Lila Ward Anna Bellini Clare Snyder Orville Brim Kathryn Bathlone Elizabeth Ault Netlie Britten, among others.
Daniel Bante of Otterville Iowa reports immediate relief from Foley’s Honey and Tar after years of asthma and multiple doctors. The letter also notes Buckleas Arnica Salve curing a severe burn and promotes Champney's C PR Champney’s as a local source.
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