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Newspaper
The Perrysburg Journal
Location
Perrysburg, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1908
Page
1
At a county meeting with commissioners and road officials it was revealed that many ignore the poll tax by refusing to work it out. Prosecutor Ladd says the poll tax law can be enforced and that recourse to the law should be used when necessary to enforce it.
A North Baltimore board of education resolution bans dancing and similar practices during the school year as harmful to classroom work and requires teachers to reside in town at least five days a week while school is in session, as directed by the board and superintendent.
The Tontogany schools under Superintendent Indelkofer will stage their first commencement on Thursday evening, April 80th. Also, an ad touts Dr Thomas Belectric Oil as a quick cure for sore throat and pain in minutes.
Samuel Krauss, contractor and builder, offers to prepare blueprints and specifications for any style house. You furnish the lot and he will erect the house on terms to suit. Contact Home or Bell phone White 17 or residence at corner Maple and Front Perrysburg Ohio.
A post office inspector visited Saturday and seized first class matter sent at fourth class rates. After much pleading and help from a friend the inspector waived the fine and delivered a warning to the violator and others taking similar risks.
Bertha May Spilker and Henry Moldenhauer married at the bride's parents home four miles south of Perrysburg with Rav. J. Borne officiating. The wedding march by Misa Etta Luebben, reception for about 29 guests followed by a departure to their Dickinson North Dakota home amid best wishes from friends in Perrysburg Stony Ridge and Luckey.
A wartime style receipt describes using water with dissolved iron sulfate in a coal oil can to spray a single drop onto a dandelion, killing the plant quickly but leaving a black spot. It warns against using too much for lawn safety. Omega Ohio store owner B Humphrey endorses Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and chest issues. Trial bottles offered.
Attorney J. Shatvel of Bowling Green is appointed referee in bankruptcy for Wood and Henry counties by Judge R. W. Taylor of the U S District Court Northern District of Ohio Western Division. The role puts him in effect in the district judge’s shoes though decisions require District Court confirmation.
April 28 1908 council meeting in regular session with Mayor and all members present. March water receipts 156.95 and disbursements 7834. Dolph S Fuller resigns as marshal effective May 1. Mayor Bowers appoints Russell Schaum leffel as successor, confirmed by council. Resignation of Deputy Marshal Wm P Scott also accepted. Remonstrance on sewer in Hickory street filed for consideration. Elk Sand & Stone Co requests railroad siding privileges. Sidewalk committee reports progress on Way homestead abutments and rail properties. Buildings and Grounds authorized to improve Way property and purchase 60 trees for planting. Preliminary steps to advertise bids for ten-year street lighting from June 26 1909.
The Passion Play or Life of Christ begins Friday at the K of P hall and runs three days with matinees Saturday and Sunday. Misa Gladys Bachelder performs sacred songs as the hand colored Oberammergau scenes are shown. Shows start at 2 PM and 7 PM with 8 and 9 PM followups. admission is ten cents.
Perrysburg Base Ball Club begins the 1908 season on Sunday May 3 against the Libbey Out Glass Works team of Toledo. The W. O. W. Band furnishes music, a prominent official will pitch, and the two teams meet in uniform at the ball park. Admission: grandstand 25 cents, children under 14 ten cents.
The State Encampment of the G A R Department of Ohio will meet in Lima during the week of June 15 with first sessions on Tuesday June 16 and a Grand Review observed by Governor A L Harris on Thursday leading the proceedings and public attention.
The Pemberville Savings Bank directors elected officers J. G. H. Smith as President C. P. Smith as first vice president W. J. Siew as second vice president and Clyde Dewyre as Cashier The board of directors named Loy Henline D. T. Cohauberg W. O. King L. B. Solether F. B. Schon Delmeyer Clyde Dawyre H. H. Rolf H. M. Johnson J. G. H. Stein G. C. Emmerich J. B. Kelly James Rogers The bank aims to be open by May first per the Pemberville Ledger.
A string of obituaries notes Frank Ducat dies of pneumonia at 60 in North Baltimore on April 24 1908 with services and burial there Lydia Gunn dies at Sugar Ridge aged 79 from lagrippe at her son Wm Snyders home April 23 1908 and buried nearby Thomas L Shamp dies of typhoid fever April 24 1908 at Bowling Green aged about 20 years with a full family obituary and Scotch Ridge burial Mrs Lewis Cass dies at her son’s Chicago home age 83 buried in Weston noted as a pioneer Wood county resident and prominent local doctor formerly at Powell's Corners Liberty township includes background on Cass and family ties.
EB McKnight of L B N and the Bowling Green Board of Trade agree to aid the road with 10 000 dollars in bonds and act as trustee for another 10 000. Arrangements with Lima Toledo railroad and H D add a switch near the fair ground to carry supplies. Completion hoped for fall fair crowds.
Readers are asked to bear the hardship as the Journal must stop credit on subscriptions or be refused admission to U S mails. Perrysburg Postmaster Yeager will attest to the necessity. Many subscribers paid promptly and support the ruling, while others approve the change to avoid future arrears.
DoWING details multiple visits and guest stays across Bowling Green Perrysburg Lime City Toledo and Perrysburg area. Names Henry Shroeder Lester Parker Edward DeVerna John Rickard Dunham Simmons Sr Henry Lindermier Hiram Grolla Albert Kazmaier Lasley Frusher Grolla Froscer and others noted with days last Sunday Saturday and Monday activity.
Cedar View merchant B G Stewart asserts customers gain gold weight value when buying Dr King s New Life Pills. The claim fronts Wa Comstock and Son s drug store. The advertisement touts relief from constipation malaria and biliousness under a guarantee.
Deputy Shoecraft drove off a large group described as Brazilians near Walbridge after they occupied farms and took belongings. The camp allegedly included 60 to 70 men women and children, many speaking little English, wearing scant clothing and bright jewelry. The chief wore a blue uniform with brass buttons and a feathered hat.
A busy May 4 court day opens circuit and common pleas terms. Temporary alimony granted in Hazel Foster versus Arthur Foster. Several divorces granted including Elsie Borcherding versus Emanuel Borcherding and Jonnle Gregory versus Fred Gregory. Custody decrees issued for Rosanna Sells and Jeremiah Sells, Zella Shockey and Marshall Shockey. Damages sought by Aliee Gerald against Village of Perrynburg. petition defined. Stenographer ordered to transcribe evidence. jurisdiction denial in Bessie Plannigan versus Anthony Wiannigan. Multiple cases awarded continuances and leave to plead by May 16. Petit jury to report May 18.
Magdalena Hawking seeks divorce from Rube Hawking after marrying at 17 on August 13 and separating August 14, petitioning to resume maiden name Cool. Edward Capple sues The W H Gaskell Oil Co for 535 for work on an oil well and materials. Edward Thomas sues Geo McIntyre for Cognovit 106.20. Continued on Eighth Page.
Charles F. Buduhn of Tracey California credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve with curing years of itching piles after trying other treatments. He says two 46 cent boxes provided relief and that the product is sold under guarantee at Win Comstock and Son's drug store.
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