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Newspaper
The Perrysburg Journal
Location
Perrysburg, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1908
Page
1
The May averages over 29 years show a mean temperature of 62 degrees. The warmest May on record is 70 degrees in 1906, the coolest 51 in 1907, with a high 96 on May 31, 1895 and a low 23 on May 2, 1897 and May 10, 1906. Precipitation averages 3.80 inches, with a record monthly total of 9.59 inches in 1882 and traces of snow in 1888, 1895, 1904 and 1906.
The grand jury finished three days of work listing 41 witnesses and 25 cases, presenting 20 true bills and ignoring five. They visited the jail and found it in excellent condition. Indictments made public include Alvin Fralick for burglary and petit larceny, Clarence Beverly for rape, Arthur A. Tutehingen for abandoning a child, and Moses Tom and Thomas Mala for…
The prevailing winds have been from the southwest, registering an average hourly velocity of eight miles.
The docket lists charges including assault and battery against Fred F. Chilcote, removing railroad car attachments by Frank Snyder, grand larceny by Frank Snyder, fornication by Clarence Beverly, and a rape accusation against Arthur Labelle. Weston juror Joseph A. Holmes selected as jury foreman.
The Toledo Blade reports potential separation of Toledo Urban & Interurban from Toledo Bowling Green & Southern. Lima & Toledo would gain an interest in T U I and UT and run it as a terminal for Lima & Toledo and the Toledo system. Plans include new tracks from Fifteenth Street and a Swan creek bridge as independent entrance to Toledo.
Charles P. Buduhn of Tracy California writes that Bucklen's Archa Salve cured years of itching piles after using two boxes. He notes the product as a lucky find on the day of purchase and mentions a drugstore selling it on guarantee.
Eleven year old George Ladd of Weston was struck by a freight train while attempting to hop it near the H. & D. R. station. The left leg was severely crushed and amputated two inches below the knee. he remains weak but likely to recover. Wesley Adams accompanied the family to the scene. The boy’s mother is a daughter of George Milla.
The Truateca met by adjournment with five members present J Croft Martin Ault Wm Brossia and clerk Philip Wetzel Minutes read and approved Claims paid to EL Barret Sons P Wetzel Hartsing Amon Davis Fink Haas Winzler Pringle Buckenberger totaling 107 ah Financial statement shows on hand balance 4506 17 received from M B Cook and Citizens Baking Co with deposits and costs Balance on hand 4506 17 Trustees to view H Thornton ditch on Saturday May 9 at 9 o clock a m Meeting adjourned to May 4001
Orentas beat Country Colts 5 to 4 last Sunday. Funeral in Chicago for Fred Benzin. Several residents attended games, visits and calls across Bates, Toledo and nearby farms. Measles hit multiple families as mermaid hats trend at local shops.
Walford Post G A R appoints committees to observe Decoration Day May 30. Duties include speaker procurement BE L Kingsbury Valentine Schwind Peter Witzler. memorial services by A C Pargellis David Main and Robert Pargellis. music by Aaron Knull and John Hahn. graves marking at Ft Meigs and Catholic Cemetery. flower arrangements by local ladies. town hall gathering May 30 at 9 30 am. Memorial service at 1 30 pm with Rev R D Hollington as speaker. church service May 1 at 10 30 am with Rev Geo W Lowry extended invitation. procession to church from town hall after assembling at 9 804 am.
George Michael Utz a German pioneer resident of Waterville in Wood County died Friday April 24 1998 at 9 30 p m Born October 26 1827 in Jugstheim Württemberg Germany he came to America in 1854 later settling in Waterville He served as mayor member of the board of education postmaster and township official He and Rosana Bollinger married May 27 1855 and celebrated a golden wedding in 1905 He is survived by his widow and three daughters Funeral services were held at Zion Lutheran church Monday at 2 p m
Cedar View merchant B G Stewart touts Dr King’s New Life Pills promising customers they receive gold weight value for their purchase. He claims the remedy helps constipation malaria and biliousness under a guarantee offered by Comstock & Son's drug.
Perrysburg defeated Libbey Gloss Works 4 to 1 in the season opener. Pitcher Goode was wild for Libbey, while Charles yielded two hits in six innings. Lewis fanned six with one hit allowed in three frames. Criger and Steiger starred on defense and offense. Next Sunday Perryburg hosts the Mariettas of Toledo as management weighs new players for staying. General admission 1c, children 15c, grandstand 2c.
The Ladies of the U B Aid society held their regular meeting at Mrs. Geo Bauman’s home last Wednesday and enjoyed an interesting session. Various local residents visited relatives and friends over the weekend including Miss Edith Frusher and Mr Ed Frusher of Perrysburg with the Frusher family, and Mary Parker of Perrysburg visiting Mrs M E Bruce. Several trips and Sunday dinners linked families across Roachton, Perrysburg, Five Points, and Toledo, with guests from Bruce, Spilker, Hite, Grolla, Frusher, Petterman, and Jotingon households. Reverends Hrackney and others were noted among social visits.
The amended Eapy bill sets terms for teaching credentials granting five year or longer validity across Ohio counties. Shorter certificates may be accepted at the examiner’s option where presented. Also promoted are Dean's Regulats claims to cure constipation and aid digestion, with druggist sales at 25 cents a dose.
Court docket lists attachments and money claims including Trene May vs Charles Wakefield for 2189.72 for care of defendants' minor children, Geo Fearnside vs Wm Miliken for 2781.83 taxes due on lots in Gor Till s addition, divorces sought by Percy Finch from Bertha Finch and Phebe George from Samuel George, and a trespass of abandonment arrest of Howard Hutchinson. Also notices of land transfers, guardianships, school district actions, and pending hearings with dates and locations.
The article claims climate related illnesses vary by altitude with fevers on high elevations and malaria at lower levels. It promotes Electric Bitters as a universal remedy for malarial symptoms jaundice biliousness fever debility and nervousness, sold under guarantee at Wm. Comstock & Son's drug store.
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