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Newspaper
The Perrysburg Journal
Location
Perrysburg, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1908
Page
4
A fragment from a 19th century newspaper notes the Journal published Friday and distributed Thursday afternoon at 2 oclock. It lists subscription rates One dollar per year or One dollar and fifty cents prepaid and mentions public access to obituary poetry and Revolution of Mexpect at five cents per line.
Auditor Fred W. Toan and Probate Judge Charles R. Nearing join in tying Senate Naval Affairs testimony to contractors. U S N commander Sims frames his navy work as a counter to pension costs while Representative Tawney opposes Civil War veterans retirement on army rolls citing an $82 million annual price tag.
On Sunday March 1 ninety eight delegates were elected for the Republican national convention. Seventy were instructed to vote for William H Taft, twenty six for Charles Warren Fairebanks, and two were uninstructed. Some politicians expect Taft will be nominated and elected.
The piece surveys tariff revision efforts led by Republican planners, Payne‑Aldrich era debates, and Democratic reactions. It notes a Treasury panel to craft administrative changes, a push to study wage and time laws, and questions surrounding postal rates and newspaper status amid a broader reform mood. It also mentions La Follette’s lobbying, Aldrich postponement, and railroads hiring eight‑hour day operators with potential telecommunication shifts.
A visiting man arrives in a town where residents glow with optimism about local prospects. He catches the mood, decides to stake a claim, and joins the effort with renewed energy.
Ray Mandell, son of Art Mandell, was injured while assisting with a power saw mill on Tuesday afternoon. He fell against the box saw and his abdomen was opened with the bowels exposed. Medical help arrived quickly, but his condition is grave and recovery doubtful.
User testimonial from Rogers of Tuletio Ohio praising Down's Kidney Pills for kidney trouble. Claims back pain, irregular kidney secretions, and relief after using the product for six years. Mentions Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as US agents and price of 60 cents. Remember the name Dean's.
Mrs Delia Cook widow of H L Cook died March 7 1908 at 10 20 PM at her Perrysburg home after a long illness. Born April 18 1835 on William Barnes farm near Perrysburg she lived there all her life. Survived by six of eleven children including Alice Nilsan Toledo Charles Hamilton Wm Alfred Maurice and four stepchildren. Funeral held March 10 at 2 PM from Second Street home with Rev W W Constein officiating.
Week of special services begins March 20 at the Presbyterian church to deepen spiritual life and inspire service to the Master. Evening sermons at 7 o'clock by the pastor and visiting ministers March 20 through April 3, with the Lord's Supper on the following Sunday morning and new members welcomed. All are invited.
Hobart George Reitz and daughter visited Edward Mubl and family. Chas Swartz and wife with son Ray spent Sunday with John Bench and family. Alvin Doyle and wife of Ilronville were guests of John Bench and family last week. John Smith called on Will Bench Sunday. John Moglé and wife and Mrs William Bauer of Lime City were guests of John Bench Thursday. John Bauman and Edwin Bench visited Philip Biniker and family Tuesday evening. Elmer Swartz and wife entertained Edward Mandell and daughters Kitty and Ruth Ernest Mandell and wife Alfred Swartz and wife John Swartz and family and Bred Mandell Sunday.
The Young People’s Christian Union of Wood County outlines its aims to unite local societies and aid their growth. Officers elected at Rising Sun include President Paul H. Bruning and Secretary Frank A. Seiple with regional superintendents named for Junior, Quiet Hour, Lookout, Missionary and other departments. The union plans rallies in each town and seeks to organize societies in all churches regardless of denomination. Since the last convention five rallies were held in Dunbridge Portage Prairie Depot Mungen and Luckey. more are planned to involve communities countywide.
Emerson Messenger missed two weeks of school due to illness. Fuller’s advertises W. L. Douglass shoes priced from 3 50 to 4 00. Andrew and Margaret Pargellis returned from a three month Florida trip on Thursday. Knee pants and suits arrive from makers. prices from 2 00 to 4 50. Misses Cora and Amelia Weidner and others visited East Toledo. Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil touted as a strong cheap pain remedy. A. O. Fuller’s orchestra to play at the Town Hall March 17 with reserved seats at Comstock’s on March 10.
DOWLING Fink Tront of Toledo spent Sunday and Monday with John Simmons and family. Roy Spilker Sundayed with Toledo friends. JA Hite made a business trip to Waterville Turailay Geo Fetterman and family were guests of W BR Spilker and wife. Mrs Geo Hite spent Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Walter Hite. Walter Hite was in Bowling Green and Cygnet Monday on business. Frank Mitchel is ill with the grip.
Perrssurg March 11 10s notice orders all persons owning sanitary counties to sever such posnestions within five days from date of uid nother and prohibits any sanitary nuisances with the above immed due to authority. J F Gallier County Surveyor by order of Wood County Commissioners.
Listing offers 80 acres of black corn land with buildings and school access 12 miles away in Paulding County 1% mile from stone road at 85.00 per acre. Also 76 acres cultivated with fair buildings fruit and good well at 6500 per acre in Damascus township Henry County. Includes 50 acres in Damascus township 4 miles to school priced 8000 per acre. Five acres in Richfield township with house outbuildings fruit well cistern tiled all cleared at 8250 per acre. Financing available for ten years with option to pay early.
Miss Hoge Melville and a capable company will appear at the Lyceum next week starting Sunday afternoon in the popular play Sis Hopkins. The veteran actress is celebrated for her quaint stage antics and wit as she performs with Jose Melville in a ninth year Goitinins run.
A humorous exchange shows young Tommy asking if Mohammedan is stronger and his father replies with a quip about why he is called a muscle man. The dialogue plays on language and names in a light, ironic tone.
The speaker declares he wants to work but is hindered by overdeveloped conscientiousness. He admits being too careful to perform jobs well, insisting his reluctance stems from a strong sense of duty rather than unwillingness to labor.
Cleveland Plain Dealer quotes praise for Flo’s verse noting his earnest efforts render humor. The line about seriousness being funny frames the piece as a light literary critique of a poet’s work.
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