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Newspaper
The Perrysburg Journal
Location
Perrysburg, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1908
Page
1
Grood Rapids Bulletin reports nightly illegal fishing as the river falls and quarry holes are seined by a lawless gang. Depletion threatens hook and line fishing, with praise expected for arrest and conviction of the offenders before all fish are seized.
The Perrysburg High School commencement is set for Friday evening at the Auditorium. The program includes High School Cadets, an Orchestra Sousa Tovocation, Overture Raymond, Rev Huddle A Thomas Omtion, Our Monetary System Donald Hampton Fackeltans, Meyerbeer Close Address Dr Miller Pres of Lima College Mantas Noir, Buecolossi.
Waterville High School held its eighteenth annual commencement at Witte's ball with Prof. J. H. Dickason of Wooster University delivering the class address. Riverside Orchestra provided music as graduates Alta M Kelley Mae Walters Don M Roach and Bilsie M Clucas received diplomas along with a concert program of violin solos and instrumental numbers.
In Vermont quarries a strike delayed granite for the Fort Muir monument. J B Wilson reports delivery will resume after quarry owners returned to work. Ground already shows slope, and stone must arrive by September for the G A R convention in To Jade. Dean's treatment promises quick eczema relief and permanent cure.
A new Perrysburg factory will open soon employing many workers. GEB Miller of Edgerton and Bred Aitle husnd of Perrysburg received a patent for a market basket with a patent metal double handle. The firm plans a June 1 start on a concrete block building of 80590 feet to house new machinery and production of the baskets for shipment. The operation is funded largely from outside Perrysburg and aims to bring local benefits through the plant near the C. H. IS D. RR line.
Henry Swartz and wife visited John Smith and family Sunday. Otto Brim and Lena Robinson of Stony Ridge were guests of Hiram Cable. Toln Hench and wife called on John Swarty’s family. William Hansen and wife of StonyFudgy visited Frank J. Harvey I Friday. John Beneh on business trip to Swanton Monday. Richard Perkins of Fast Toledo visited David McQuillen Saturday. William Beneh, wife and son Alvin, visited Chas Swartz family. John Bench visited his daughter Mrs. Chas Swartz. George Bench of Swanton visited relatives Friday. Recent rains slowed stone road work and farmers from planting. Wheat, corn, timothy and oats are advancing. about half the corn planted and coming up well. Very promising season for local farmers.
Mrs Ann Cordrey and son of Dunbridge and Mildred Frasher and Louisa Allen were guests of James Moore and family. Wm Grolla Sr and wife visited Henry Grolla and wife of Lime City. Mrs Joe Heilman and Mrs Fels and a daughter of Toledo visited Mrs Thos Frusher. Alex Beard spent the week with Siegon at Pack Lake Michigan. Henry Heandry was in Toledo Monday on business. Fred Loubben of East Toledo visited W P Spilker and family last Sunday. A J Wallace and family visited Frank Sly and family of Bowling Green. Geo Fetterman and family spent Sunday with Albert Meitzel and family of Lime City. Kate and Mary Grolla returned Monday after visiting Oak Harbor. Chas Measher and family spent Sunday with Clos Hrilte and family at Perryaburg.
At a Thursday evening board meeting Perrysburg School District No 1 elected Prof. D A Haylor of Bowling Green to succeed Supt C D Stinebaugh who left for Midillaton Township schools. The board praised Stinebaugh and outlined the new staff including principal Olive Woodward and several assistants while noting one more teacher remains to be elected.
The Cygnet High School commencement occurs Friday May 29 at Macabee hall with eight graduates four boys and four girls. The class motto is Excelsior and colors purple and gold. Baccalaureate address by Rev. T J White of North Baltimore at the Methodist Episcopal church on Sunday May 24.
A Cincinnati special reports that Toledo Urban and Interurban Company was sold to Toledo Bowling Green and Southern Traction Company. Stockholders approved consolidation, creating a merged line with Natidacion of Urban and Interurban. Toledo, Howling Green & Southern will issue $500,000 more capital and retire Urban and Interurban stock. B G Stewart of Cedar View Mississippi touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as worth their weight in gold. Sold under guarantee at Win Comstock & Son’s drug store.
A compact review of cases from the common pleas and circuit courts. Notable decisions include the Hocking Valley RoR Co vs George W Philips over a steer killed on an electric line and shared liability between rail firms, Perrysburg speeding ordinance issues, and Feldstein vs Yates upholding possession, plus the Hedge will case favoring George W Hedge’s sister Ophelia Lusk and a Bernard Karns tool loss claim affirmed on appeal.
Perrysburg base ball club defeated the Roller Coke 5 to 0 at Toledo on Sunday. Charles pitched well and Ries hit his first homer of the season. New outfielder from Marietta and the new first baseman showed promise as manager shapes a harder hitting team.
Reports indicate the fruit crop will be the largest in years despite weather threats. Glass fruit jars will cost housewives 10 to 25 cents more per dozen, with wholesalers facing higher gross prices for pint, quart, and half-gallon jars. Retailers expect pints around 60 cents per dozen, quarts about 65 cents, halves 90 cents to $1.00, while rubber and cap shortages push costs higher. Growers in Lake Erie belt forecast a strong, possibly record harvest even if up to 90 percent is damaged by rot or hail.
A Bradner man sent a startling note to a patent medicine company claiming his wife died after taking their product and requesting a replacement bottle. The Unique Weekly reports the humorous yet alarming missive reflecting concern over patent medicines.
It reached the spot and claimed to heal coughs and sore throats. The ad features Mr E Humphrey, owner of a large Omega store and president of two local telephone companies. It promotes Dr King’s New Discovery with trial bottles free and prices 60 cents and 1.00 at Wm Comstock & Bou’s drug store.
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