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Newspaper
The Perrysburg Journal
Location
Perrysburg, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1908
Page
1
Ray Doyle a young man residing near Weston suffered a severe injury when his arm came into contact with a buzz saw. The damage extended to the elbow and necessitated amputation at that point.
A fragment promoting spring beauty and skin relief. It notes violet imagery and the open-work shirtwaist girl, then switches to an advertisement claiming Dean's ointment cures piles and eczema, with availability at all drug stores.
The Northwestern Ohio Teachers Round Table meeting planned for April 10 and 11 in Napoleon is transferred to Bowling Green after the local school building burned. About one hundred to two hundred educators, including Superintendent N D O Wilson and Bowling Green Principal Walter Shaw, are expected to attend.
The Sentinel reports efforts by Green schools to finalize meeting arrangements, including a program and entertainment and notices for the upcoming gathering. Frances Koerstetter, 83, longtime Wood County resident, died Thursday noon at her daughter’s home near Scotch Ridge after a long illness. Buried in McClure, she leaves husband, three sons John Charley and Will, and daughters Bert Zimmerman and another daughter in McClure.
Hobart residents invite the public to a Mandell school No 6 box social and debate on March 31. The topic asks whether labor unions hinder national progress with Edward Nietg and Frank Harvey arguing affirmative and J A Nietz and Edwin Beach negative. Local families and neighbors share visits and hospitality as preparations begin.
Citizens urged to form local cleanup committees and remove rubbish from streets and alleys. Council to enforce ordinances. Emphasis on presenting a tidy town for Ft. Meigs monument visit and G A R encampment. Maumee Valley Electric praised for reliable service after Cherry Street bridge outage.
An old health ad warns of chest pains signaling rheumatic and uric acid poisoning and promotes Urle-O as the internal cure. It claims to clear deposits, stimulate kidneys, and neutralize blood acid, urging readers to obtain a trial bottle from The Smith Drug Co. Syracuse. The piece ends with a tragic scene of a man found hanged in a Dickinson Street cellar after a disturbed morning.
The list reveals 49 certificates awarded to 145 applicants across multiple months. Certificates include elementary and high school endorsements with specializations in drawing and musie, noting years of certification for each recipient.
The Ft. Meigs commission petitions the legislature for an 11000 dollar appropriation to improve the grounds and property around the monument. It is understood the finance committee will address the site in the appropriation bill.
Mrs Mary Schare born in Hanover Germany February 18 1828 died March 18 1908 in Perrysburg aged 80 years 24 days. She came to America in 1854 with her eldest child and lived in Hur on county then Wood county near Weston before settling in Perrysburg 36 years ago. She mothered six children five survive. She was confirmed at 14 in the German Lutheran church and led a Christian life. Funeral by Rev Lowry of the Presbyterian church with interment at Ft Meigs cemetery. Separately the Democratic executive committee calls a mass convention at the court house Bowling Green August 15 1908 at 10 am to nominate county officers and other conventions to follow. a mass convention at 104 pm April 21 1908 to select eight delegates and eight alternates for the Democratic state convention.
East Raymond Maine minister Rev F Starbird hails Bucklen Arnica Salve as the best healer for a stubborn old wound and sores, and notes its success in his veterinary work. Sold for five cents at Wm Comatook and Son’s rag store thanks to a local advertisement.
A 15 year old girl vanished from Perrysburg one week ago triggering rumors of elopement or abduction. She was located Monday in Toledo at a respected family’s home, where she found employment before being returned to her parents. No one was involved beyond the girl herself.
Wood county Republicans call a mass convention in Bowling Green Ohio on March 23 1904 at 104 pm in the assembly room of the courthouse. The meeting aims to choose fifteen delegates and fifteen alternates to the Judicial Common Pleas Convention of the first subdivision of the Tenth Judicial convention. C D Yonker chairman and Charles R Nearing secretary.
The Perrysburg township trustees adjourned after approving last minutes and accepting Wo Kazmaier’s resignation as constable. George Hillabrand was appointed constable for two years from January 1908, with bond approved and oath taken. Fire escape plans for the town hall were scheduled for inspection on the 14th. Claims totaling 266.05 were read and ordered paid, with various officials and services listed. The next meeting on March 14, 1908 continued the agenda.
Franklin Ludwig and others sue to break Isaac Ludwig will alleging undue influence by Azor Thurston and C L Laskey. Estate valued about 10000 dollars. Actions in partition over land holdings in Lake, Jerry City, Springfield and Toledo. Divorce filings include Mrs Mary Evers and Mrs Mary Alspach. Other cases list bond for Carl Deatrich, wall repair plans, and various civil suits over debts and probate sales.
Report from Hobart states Ray Mandell who was severely cut on a bus days ago is improving. Mandell suffered a deep abdominal wound requiring removal of part of the intestines and was given little chance of recovery but is now thought not to die from the injuries.
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