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Newspaper
The Perrysburg Journal
Location
Perrysburg, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1908
Page
4
The Journal notes weekly tallies of Republican delegates show Taft as the choice for President. With 980 total votes, Taft could enter the convention today with a clear majority, and expected accretion may widen his lead beyond current figures. The report contrasts forecasts with actual instructed and unbound delegates.
The piece discusses a brand requirement for cold storage products, objections to future pricing under a new law, and cites the Van Dusen bill restricting saloon participation for violators of liquor, gambling, and disorderly house laws. It also mentions remarks on Senator Jeff Davis, Judge George Gray, and a light quip about the Merry Widow.
Tige Caldwell of Coldwater and Miss Gertrude Caldwell of Lime City united in marriage Monday evening May 11 1008 at Stony Ridge by Rev Borne. Bride charming in dotted mull with bridal party Mia Anna DeLette wore pearl grey and pink roses. They will house at the bride's mother in Lime City.
Henry Dauer and family visited Geo Jantner on Sunday with his wife and baby. Wm Zingg and family visited T H Tinney and family. Tiane Whitson and wife spent Sunday with W A Mandell and family of Hobart.
A father suspects his daughter’s daily rides with a poet and sets a test by pointing out city upgrades. The daughter remains absorbed in her lover, while the mother suggests reading. The next day he learns their engagement is real, despite his doubts.
The United Brethren Young People Society plans a box and ice cream social at the home of Mrs. Chas. Kendall on Wednesday evening May 20. Frank Loesch and Abner Parker visited Perrysburg friends. families gathered in Luckey, Cygnet, Oak Harbor, and Has kim areas for Sunday visits. Miss Anna Leverton hosted visitors. several local residents spent Sunday at various relatives’ homes. Mrs. Anna Morelock, aged 20, died May 8 1908, leaving a husband and two children. Funeral at the German Lutheran church conducted by Rev. Otte on Tuesday at 10 a.m.
Senator Sorgum comments on speeches and statesmanship. He notes the value of a speech that reveals knowledge to constituents versus one that shows a lack of it. The young man learns the art of public service and judgment in political discourse.
Rev. W. L. Stine a longtime Delta resident and Church of Christ minister died May 8 after a year of illness at his Perrysburg home. Born January 23, 1847, he married Hulda May Isbell. four children survive along with a large extended family. He served churches in Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio over twenty years. Funeral held at the Church of Christ in Delta with ministers conducting services.
Rev. Hamilton delivered a text from Proverbs and spoke on winning souls as wise. The service closed with a Masonic ritual and the body laid to rest at Greenlawn cemetery.
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