08 Mar 1907
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Newspaper
The Perrysburg Journal
Location
Perrysburg, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1907
Page
1
Walbridge in the northern part of the county may erect a new 10000 dollar four room school building to replace the current two room structure. Plans press for the project as pupil numbers grow and a vote on the proposition is expected next month.
The death of Chris Goody of Ton togany is noted. Only seven of the original 86 men who entered service as Co. H, 21st O. V. I. remain. The seven are Silas S. Daish, Jonas Daish, William Barber, Rawson Skinner, Isaac Van Valkenberg, Hiram Henderson, and Reuben Van Tassel. They were mustered out July 26, 1865, about half of the company taft.
Mrs Almira Colby longtime Maumee valley resident died at about 95 funeral held in Defiance. Born in Maumee she married Dr Colby early Maumee physicians rode long distances in his practice from Toledo to Ft Wayne. Her later years were spent in Indianapolis with a daughter. She left sons in Birmingham and Houston.
A historical remedy describes Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Kurgon and Compound Syrup Sarvaparilia mixed and taken after meals and at night. Marketed to boost blood, aid blood disorders, rheumatism, and chronic backache, it claims to act gently and rapidly for some patients.
The Wood County Poultry association met at Bowling Green and elected officers: President J. R. Porkey of Bloomdale, vice presidents J. Y. Housel and Frank North, secretary G. B. Smith of North Baltimore, treasurer L. S. Baker of Weston.
Perrysburg citizen Mia Caroline E. Watters of Irvington reports kidney and back pain relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She describes severe pains, catarrh, pneumonia effects, and dizziness before finding prompt improvement and better sleep. Sold by Buster-Milburn Co. Buffalo as U S core agents.
Washington notes point to an Ohio born candidate for the Republican presidential nomination with Vice President Fairbanks and Senator Foraker as leading contenders. Longworth’s popularity and Roosevelt’s support could shape the race, while tariff talks and interstate rail law enforcement are also discussed. An Rousselé tariff message is not expected soon. Burdock Blood Bitters ad urges pure blood for health.
The Perrysburg Farmers Institute engages Ohio State Professor McCall to lecture on Soil Fertility. A.B. Graham presents multiple talks on Elementary Agriculture, Rural Life, and The Country School for the Country Child. J.8. Brigham discusses Truck Farming and Small Farm Profits while W.G. Farnsworth covers corn breeding, spraying, and peach disease concerns with a final evening lecture.
The Interprise editor N Walker reports Torina in Louie Va aya used Bucklen’s Arnica Salve on a foot wound last week. He notes immediate relief with no inflammation and complete healing. Available at Win Comstock Bon’s Urgeiats stores.
The report covers cases Dethert vs Kohl on appeal with the lower court reversed and costs split, Bretsch vs Village of Perrysburg set for trial for a fine dispute, and multiple guardianship real estate petitions with sales and final accounts filed. Ex-Commissioner Chris C Gundy of Tontogany dies after paralysis, leaving sons Charles Howard Morton and step-son Reuben Johnston. funeral held at Presbyterian church. brother John Gundy from Tontogany.
Mrs John Swartz and daughter Addie visited Chas Swarts and family Sunday. Dan McQuillian visited Francia Harvey Saturday. Ed Nietz is reported ill. John Niels was seen greeting friends Sunday after several weeks away. Francis Harvey has recovered from a grip illness.
A long list of names appears for APRIL TEAM GRAND JURORS and PETIT TURORS across multiple towns including Bowling Green Freeport Portage Weston Deshler North Baltimore Walton Dunbridge and others. Notable names include A J Kilgore I G Gordrey Joseph Durlat and George Groves among many jurors.
William Crook shares memories of long membership in Fort Meigs Lodge I. C. O. F. and Phoenix Lodge No. 128 F and A. M. He joined Odd Fellowship on February 12, 1856 and Masonry on February 18, 1857, marking fifty years in both bodies. He is the only living member of the old lodge and served as Worshipful Master for twelve years.
A winter caravan of old horses was shipped from Wood County to major cities across the country. Buyers prefer sleek, well kept, heavy horses capable of drawing a load, paying little heed to age. Some dealers may keep portable “horse hospitals” to rejuvenate older animals before sale.
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