Court House Cullings Opens Busy September Term
The September term of Common Pleas Court begins September 14 with Judge Fries. The grand jury starts the 41st and the petit jury on the 21st amid a heavy docket. Oldham seeks injunction and alimony in a divorce suit, while a $10,000 damages case against Toledo, Peoria and Western Railway arises from a fatal Bradner accident.
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Common Pleas Court
Fries
A. L. Oldham
Mary
Oltham
Oldham
Dancan
Toledo, Fostarin & Findlay Railway Company
W. B. Gregs
Clarence Schel
Clartore Schell
T. Fok FL
Bradner
James & Kelly
Bowling Green
Senator Foraker Calls Taft The Republican Leader
Senator Joseph B. Foraker told Toledo that he is a loyal Republican who supports Taft as the party leader since the Chicago convention. He emphasized preference for party processes and pledged allegiance to Taft from that moment until the votes are counted.
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Chicago
Taftas
Joseph B. Poraker
Toledo
Body Found in Canal Believed to Be Local Inmate
A body recovered from the canal at Maumes Wednesday afternoon is believed to be Joseph Mertze, a patient with privileges at the al te hospital. He had been reported missing at the hospital Tuesday and authorities thought he had gone to the Fort Meigs monument unveiling. Mertze, a Wood County resident since 1808, had periods of commitment and release from the hospital, with a Swiss brother listed. Coroner suspects suicide as the cause of death. no signs of violence were found on the body.
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Jheph Mertze
Alte Hospital
Maumes
Toleto
Mertze
Fort Meigs
Mertae
Woods County
Wood County Fair Preview Promises Largest Exhibit Yet
The Wood County Fair organizers pledge the event will be the best held in the county with improved grounds, new buildings, a near finished secretary's office, and more exhibits in all departments. The W C T U ladies plan a rest room for visitors as preparations proceed. Dates are September 28 to October 2.
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Wood County
Wool County
Appointed Examiner Mrs Yonker Joins County Board
Probate Judge Lincoln named Mrs Béllo G Yonker to the Wood county School Examiners Board succeeding H H Hall whose term expired. Yonker, principal of Liberty Township High School, is described as one of the most educated and capable instructors in the county and is expected to be an efficient member.
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Béllo G. Yonker
Lincoln
HH. J. Hall
Yonker
Liberty Township
Yonter
County End
Ber
Death of George Opperman after city altercation
George Opperman aged 19 of Bowling Green died from a blow said to be struck by Edward Green during a Wednesday evening incident at Mallie Sheda's place, 48 South Street, Toledo. The altercation followed Opperman and companions ordering sandwiches at a temporary counter and arguing over price. Opperman paid 75 cents on a dollar, and the confrontation reportedly led to the fatal injury.
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George Opperman
Bowling Green
Edward Green
Opperman
Floyd Armitage
George McKennie
Mallie Sheda
South St. Claire Atreat
Toledo
Green
Armitage
Tle
Anone Posssle
Showcraft
Armistee
Ater
Ong
Shrater
Shoecraft
Alf BL Palmer
Sheriff Roach
McKenele
Why
Police
C.0. Shrader
de. Canfield
Perrynburg
Lucas County
Fatal assault sparks inquiry in Toledo area
A group attacked Armitage and Opperman at a location near Toledo. Green struck Opperman with a chair, causing a fatal brain hemorrhage. Opperman died after unconsciousness. Deputies identified Green as a suspect. others were detained for questioning as post mortem confirmed cause.
Electric Bitters Endorsement Sparks Strong Health Claims
Strong endorsements from a source named Strong. A man touts Electric Bitters as greatly benefiting his elderly feeble mother, noting gains in flesh and recovery from stomach, liver, and kidney issues. The product is sold under guarantee at Win, Com stock & Son's drug store.
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Daly
Win
Comstock & Son
Dic
Fair Week Bus Plan At Bowling Green Line Proposed
W J Smith tells The Journal that during fair week all Bowling Green line cars will stop for passengers at Ft Meige station to avoid transfers at Eeke Junction. Cars will run every 15 minutes daily to serve crowds. Supt Smith received praise for aiding thousands during the G A R Encampment and is described as all right.
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W. J. Smith
Tournal
Bowling Green
Ft. Meige
Eeke Junction
Supt. Smith
Smith
Injury to Gilbert Ickes in rope swing accident
Gilbert Ickes, son of William Ickes, broke both arm bones while playing with other boys at the lawn in front of H. Abit's residence. A rope was rigged over a tree limb and boys were hoisted up, but Gilbert slipped and fell, injuring his arm.
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Gilbert Ickes
Wm Ickes
Cygnet
Gilbert
H. ©. Abit
Gilvert Ickes
Fractured Leg After Street Encounter in Luckey
Mise Frances Rounds of Luckey was struck by two cars approaching from opposite directions near Superior and Cherry streets last Friday afternoon. She toppled and fractured her left leg below the knee. She was transported to Toledo hospital and examined by Surgeon Briggs.
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Superior
Cherry Streets
Toledo Hospital
Briggs
Exhibitors urged to submit exhibit lists for fair
The Secretary asks all intending exhibitors to prepare and send exhibit lists promptly. This helps the administration organize ahead and avoid delays at entry. Mark the article on the premium list, detach the pages with marks, sign clearly, and mail to R. B. Sweet Secretary Bowling Green Ohio.
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Sweet
Bowling Green
Ohio
Harrison Fernbaugh Severely Injured in Elevator Driveway
At the Wood County Fair in Bowling Green Ohio on Sept 28 29 and Oct 1 2 Harrison Fernbaugh of Rising Sun was badly hurt Saturday morning after a oats wagon hit the low roofed elevator driveway catching him between the roof and grub sticks. His back was severely wrenched and it was feared he would not survive, but he is now improving.
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Harrison Fernbaugh
Rising Sun
Longley
Young Fernbaugh
Drowned Youth at Quarry Near Portage
Floyd Fox age 15 of Bowling Green drowned at Ime kiln quarry north of Portage while swimming. A Toledo diver attempted recovery. body recovered the next afternoon.
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Ime
Portage
Floyd Fox
A. Fox
Bowling Green
Toledo
Perrysburg Football Tryouts Date and Venue Noted
All candidates seeking Perrysburg football team positions must report Monday evening Sept 14 at 7 80 o clock to Geo J Rossbuck's cigar shop. Also details on Perrysburg scene postcards printed in Germany note Berlin artists and sale at 2 for 5 cents exclusive to the Journal office.
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Perrysburg
Geo. J. Rossbuck's
Germany
Berlin
Tournal
Resolutions Adopted By The Old Bank Directors
The board mourns John Perrin a long time director who died. He served since the bank's 1802 organization and guided with candor and judgment. William Comstock, a major stockholder, is unanimously chosen to succeed Perrin.
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Hollenbeck
John Perrie
Perrin
William Comstock
Infernal machine explodes injuring three in Ohio field
George Killyen, his son, and a Vietor found a device near their home on Tuesday along a track. A lighted match touched it and caused a large explosion. Killyen suffered severe cuts and burns. his son and visitor also injured. the device resembled a firecracker and was later described as an infernal machine with only minor expected injuries.
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George Killyen
Mr. Killyen
Maumee Priest Receives Cleveland Seminary Professorship
The Rev. John P. Michaella pastor of St. Joseph's Maumee will become professor of moral theology at St. Mary's seminary Cleveland, starting next Monday. At 38, ordained fourteen years ago, he has served in Shelby and the Cleveland diocese apostolate, taught philosophy at St. John's college, edited the Toledo Record, and led civic efforts for saloon regulation and Sabbath observance. He also participated in local historical work and delivered the Invoca tion at Fort Meigs monument dedication.
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John P. Michaella
St. Joseph's Church
Maumee
St. Mary's Seminary
Cleveland
Father Michaelis
Father Michtells
St. Mary's
Shelby, O
St. Joseph's
St. John's College
Toledo Record
Michaelis
Maumee Valley
Convention and Rally Program at Toledo Area Event
A historical 1908 convention schedule lists afternoon sessions with prayers, committee appointments, and multiple addresses on schools and teaching by Mrs. A G Bippus, Mr. W J Woodin, Mrs. Grant Holbrook, Rev. George H Lowry, and Clam V Wagner. Evening program includes prayer praise and a local option campaign address by Rev M Eberly.
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A. OG. Bippus
Toledo
W. J. Woodin
Bowling Green
Oo Arene Clay
Grant Holbrook
Perrysburg
Union Teachers
George H. Lowry
Clam V. Wagner
M. Eberly
North Baltimore
Oliv
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Court House Cullings
Senator Foraker
State Hospital
Wood County Fair
Bowling Green Lady
Board of County Examiners
Geo, Opperman
A. J. Witzler
O. Tontogany
Bell
J. M. Morgan
Electric and Ray Work
R. A. Rusk
Healdence
MarMke
John H. O'Leary
LAW
Nicholas Building
Toled
D K. Hollenbeck
Anant
Eugene Rheinfrank
Sitver
John Zurfluh
Summit St
Monroe St
Frederick
Averill
Mipuwner
Spitzer Building
Dora
Eastern Dry Cleaning Works
James Kerr
Maumee James
Waterville
Bowling Green, C
The
Citizens Banking Company
Cleveland Seminary
Perrysburg Township
Perrysbug Presbyterian Church
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