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Newspaper
The Perrysburg Journal
Location
Perrysburg, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1908
Page
1
The quail and rabbit season opened Sunday but state law forbids Sunday hunting, so the opening was moved to Monday. Quail and rabbit may be shot from November 16 to December 4 inclusive. A fair quail crop is reported and rabbits are plentiful. Also an ad notes Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil claiming rapid relief for earache tooth ache burns hoarseness muscle ache sore throat with specified times.
Charléa Hoffmann is preparing a new Perrysburg grocery store set to open Thanksgiving morning. The store features pressed steel walls and ceiling with artistic colors and high quality fixtures, promising a well appointed shopping space for the community.
Hoffmann announces a new grocery venture featuring high grade goods in all lines. The store will stock fresh fruits vegetables oysters and Folger's meats with a scientific refrigerator to preserve butter meats and perishable items. Hoffmann leverages grocery experience to meet customer demands with quality and care.
Senator Burrows of Michigan, member of the Ways and Means committee, predicts the new tariff measure will become law by next June. He says it will enable the bill to take effect at the start of the next fiscal year, minimizing disruption to interests.
An ad asserts eczema is a skin disease not a blood illness and promotes wintergreen rich D. D. D. Prescription as a true skin cure. It claims immediate relief and repeated successful results, citing Wm Comstock & Sons druggists as proponents.
Fredline a 58 year old bachelor was removed from his home near Latcha by Sheriff Roach and Deputy Showcraft after a lively scene. He was placed before Probate Judge Lincoln, adjudged insane and sent to the state hospital at Toledo. The article notes his long neglect of the farm near Lateha, starvation due to refusal to sign grocery orders, and filthy living conditions. He has been under care for decades, living alone with a repulsive dwelling and poor hygiene. Sheriff Roach offered him a warm supper which he consumed.
N S Porter and his wife near Weston suffered injuries when a runaway carriage frightened by a dressed hog caused Porter to be thrown, breaking his arm and injuring his hip, while Mrs Porter was knocked down and run over. Both will be laid up for some time. An advertisement for Dean's Regulate promotes easing bowel action without griping.
The official results show the common pleas judge race decided with final tallies. Voters cast ballots across the jurisdiction, confirming the outcome and listing the winning candidate.
Mrs Mary Campbell of Toledo reports her husband’s kidney troubles, back pain, and general illness improved after using Doan's Kidney Pills. The testimonial endorses the product, claiming weather exposure worsened his condition and noting 60 cent price and FosterMilburn Co Buffalo as U.S. agents.
W E B Nichols a stone road contractor of Grover Hill has given up a Wood County contract for 40000 dollars two thirds of the work done. County commissioners notify bondsmen and a surety company to complete the project. Several cognovit note and attachment actions have been started against Nichols.
Miss Sarah Lucretia Wetmore, a Perrysburg resident since 1838 and likely the oldest local inhabitant, died Sunday November 15, 1908, at age 97 years 11 months 4 days. Born May 11, 1811 in Lanwville New York, she retained strong memory and reading habit until late in life. Funeral at her home led by Rev. George Lowry, burial at Ft. Meigs Cemetery beside her parents.
An advertisement urges readers to use Dr Kings New Life Pills to prevent liver and bowel trouble. It claims benefits against biliousness malaria and jaundice and notes a price of 25e at Win Com stock and Sons drug store.
Mrs Caroline Wilkison widow of John F Wilkison died at the family residence in Cleveland Friday morning after years of illness from strokes. Survived by two daughters Mary A Wilkison and Lucy P a Columbus teacher, two sons John F and Fred F, and two grandsons of Cleveland.
W V Henry of Panama Mo proclaims seven years proof that Dr Kings New Discovery is best for coughs and colds and throat chest or lung disease. The world has thirty eight years proof for coughs la grippe asthma hay fever bronchitis lung hemorrhage and early consumption. Claims it prevents pneumonia. Sold under guarantee at Wim Comstock Sons drug store with $100 trial bottle free.
Maumee river resident Mike Seitz, famed as a goose bone weather prophet, forecasts that just 26 more snows will fail this season. His odd method has earned him a notable reputation in local lore and weather chatter.
The county by county tally of the senatorial vote was returned to the board. Wood County records the largest total within the senatorial district as the figures outline the distribution across counties.
October arrivals include fiction and juvenile titles from Gertrude Atherton Rene Bazin Edward Booth Clara Burnham Rosa Carey and others. Notable works feature Booth Tarkington James Curwood Baum L Frank Oz and H G Wells among many authors. Continued on Fourth Page.
The Sentinel notes the passings of James Lawvy of West Plain township after a Bright's disease illness. It also records Andrew J. Munn of Los Angeles death and family relocations, plus the long life of H. N. Van Voorhis, born 1825, with descendants in Bowling Green and Portage. Also listed are deaths of Mrs. Reynolds aged eighty and John A. Stevens, detailing their births, moves, families, and interments.
Sufferers urged to try Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea for relief from headaches constipation stomach and kidney troubles. No payment required unless relief achieved. Five cents for tea or tablets by Wm Comstock & Sona.
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