Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1872-04-26
Inaugural Address Of Mayor Rhein.
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C'ntlsm'H Of he Council !, Is made my du-
" BY an act Of tho General Assembly to present
10 tho Council at its frst regular meeting state
ment OF corporation m,ltors and recommend such
measures, as to tho may seem proper, f,r the in
terest and welfare of the same. In entering up.
on this duty, am fully aware that most of vow
are as well, or, perhaps, better able to Judge of
what wOnld be most conducive 10 the interes,.
OF the corporation than myself, and so far as
my duties 60 shall desire aud now ask your
aid and advice 10 all matters relative to the "a me
Some uf the members, composing this BODY for
the past two years and m re- have made the in .
terests Of our village their special stue Y thev
have been active msmbsrs of the COunc il, and tn
them, particularly, we shall look FOR advice tend
ing to the best interests Of our village, Tho
heavy railroad debt that has long been an incn-
bus upon this village is now nearly eStinsnisb.
ed aud to sOune Of the members com,osing tb,s
present Council, we are indebted for their untir-
ing energy in relieving the tar.pay wing people of
this enormous debt BY the Efforts of the last
Council taxation has been greatly reduced our
town ornamented, beaulitied and made far more
attractive than II has hitherto been by former ad.
minisrations. To his Honor the old Mayor, NV
predecessor, and members of the Council whose
term Of office has now expired, We should return
our sincere thanks and shuuld eudeavor as far
as possible to follow in the footsteps marked ont
By them in all measures conducive to the inter-
ests ot the village.
Our present indebltd dues is comparatively
small and the citizens being in a great measure
relieved OF this heavy burden Of taxation, will
now be willing to contribute literally to the
building up, ornamenting and beautifying of our
town. We must render Perrysburg as attractive
as possible and invite manufacturing interests,
particularly remembering that il is munufact
uring more than commerce which builds up our
hos oil ,Ihu ;,,o x:il
in this vicinity, Is blessed with natural advan-
tages. The Aaumee river running the entire
length OF the incorporation affords abundant
power for the carrying on of manufactures of all
kinds. Our hydraulic might and should now
DO placed in good repair. In its present condi-
ton, It is not only worthless in ITSELF but il re-
fleets discredit upon the village, aud | would
rcctn MI nd 10 the Council that this matter be
made special object of their deliberation.
There IS no reason why this place should not
stand among the foremost Of the manufacturing
towns in the State, and most earnestly recon-
mend :hat such measures be taken by your body
AS Will give to the citizens those improvements
they have right to claim and which the nntu
raj advantages aud the situation Of the village
would, ifmproved, afford them.
Perhaps it would be we'll for me to refer Ia
oui.sidewalks. The former Council did much in
placing gond substantial walks on many Of our
streets, We now stand. however, greatly in need
nt good, substantial sidewalks on Louisiana ave-
nue. and Front street. The sidewalks on those
streets are now in a very diapidatcd condition
and would suggest that as sonn as the season
permits, substantial walks be constructed Of
such material as may seem to you best.
As ia the laws regulating the sale Of into1ica-
ting liquors and the Sunday ordinances passed
by a former Council, | can only say that intend
faithfully to enforee them rs part Gf my legal
duty and intend to do whatever is in my power
to promote sobrtety aud good order and keep our
village in peace and quietude. ! think the laws
at present are sufficient TO carry out these OBJ
jeets and believe they nre generally respected
by our citizens and particularly by that class
which they are intended to affect. Our town is
undoubtedly in prosperous and hourishing con
diton. We have within the past two years ad-
ded many permanent Improvements (and | take
pleasure in saying that for most of these improve
ments we are indebted to the former council, J
and, furthermore. It is my most earnest wish
that the present Council push forward the work
already begun. In all matters tending to pro
mu:e the interests Of our village, you will receive
my most hearty support.
Assuring you that no responsibility deyolyng
upon me by virtue Of my office will be intention
ally overlooked or disregnrded, have the hon
or to be, gentlemen, Yours,
j. II, RHElNFRANK, Mayor.