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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-07-17
NOTICE.

Sealed proposals will be received by the Coun-
81 Of the Incorporated Village Of Perryshurg,
Wood County, Ohio, at the Office ol the Village
Clerk; until twelve O'Clock nooG OF July 3lst,
1887, for the prompt and complete construction
and operation of a system OF lighting by el-c-
uiclty, including all the materials of whatever
kind or nature, tools, machinery and labor,
skilled and common, for Lighting the streets
and public buildings of said Village, and pro
viding an arc and incandescent system for fur
nishing arc and incandescent lights for CONNER
clal use at such prices az Council may deter
mine, in accorHaffee with Specifications to be
furnshed BY 3ouncH said PROPOSALS to be made
on blanks furnished bSCouneil and to conform
herewith in all respectss ana that each bidder
shall deposit a certified check ON some bank or
file a bond in the sum of 10000, qua uarant.eing
that he will enter into a Pkoper contract and
bond to eXecnte said SPECIFICATIONS and the con
tract for lighting as prdvidAd. within twenty
days after being awardedthe SHINE.
said contract to run and beF lin force for a
period OF ten years from the date thereof.
or all bids.
By direction of the Council.
f. L. BOWERS.
Il al, FRANEI, Mayor.
Clerk. lGd
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-07-17
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The Bees agent Fl. NJ. Duraud is in
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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-07-17

According to the figures furnished by
the department of the interior last year,
Missouri has still 617,OGO acres of pub
lie land subject TO entry, a surprising
quantity considering the age of the
state and the price at which land is held
in the more densely settled portions.
The land offices for this state are To-
Gated at Boonviile, Ironton and Spring
feld,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-07-17

One of the largest contracts recently
made for paper was closed last week
!hy one of the leading paper mills in
wisconsin. The paper goes to a wall
Paper manufacturing concern in Kan
ssas City, and will require 12O cars, each
containing 16 to is tons, to complete
r. These cars, if coupled together
would make n train considerably over
y mile in length. This paper is to be
used in the manufacture of wall paper,
and it is estimated will produce $780,
600 rolls of the finished goods, an
amount almost impossible TO conceive,
as it means single strip of paper 20
Inches wide and 10000 miles long, or
Bong enough to reach two-thirds of the
way around the globe.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-07-17

The movement against the indiscrim-
mate killing of birds has taken prac-
tical shape in the state of Massachu-
setts. The Legislature has passed and
Gov. Woodford has signed a bill impos-
ing severe penalty upon any person
in whose possession is found the skins
or feathers of birds, the destruction Of
which is prohibited by the laws of the
state.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-07-17

A wise Kansas judge decided that it
was the old man and not his daughter
that was the lunatic. The father ap-
piled to the court to have his 1S-year-
old daughter adjudged insane and sent
to aI asylum. On examination, the girl
stated that she was in love with n nice
young man, and her fathers object in
getting her sent to an asylum was to
prevent her marriage. The judge sent
for the young man, and, after investiga-
tion, decided the lovers were not luna
dcs. lie .hercupon married them in
court straightway, and sent them home,
assessing all costs On the astonished
father.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-07-17

Two East Belfast OGe) ladies got a
scare the other day. They We're on the
road to Swanville, when mysterious
sounds began to come from somewhere
under the buggy seat. Thoughts of
ghosts, witches, and all sorts of other
uncanny things fairly took the crimp
out of their hair, and the old horse was
surprised at the way he was hurried
along. Arrived at their destination, an
investigation was made, and from under
the seat proudly stepped forth peace
full old hen with the announcement of
newly-laid egg in the choicest of hen
language.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-07-17

Gumbull Gimp, of Eureka, Cal, has
built for himself what he calls jag
house. 1t is shed back of his dwell
ing, and is filled with cheap furniture.
When he comes home in a contentious
frame of mind he smashes things gen
orally, and argues with phonograph
which he has wound up for that pur-
pose. Mr.. Gimp, says local informant,
finds the luxury an expensive one, and
eminently satisfactory to Mrs Gimp.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-07-17

The Hoosiers have the gift of biting
epigram, if the indianapolis Journal
reports them correctly. They may say
what they like against him." said the
convicted ones defender "but his heart
is in the right place" YES" assented
the other, "and so is the rest of him, for
a few years"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-07-17

Those who like guessing contests are
eCrdially invited to take part in these
ncsers, propounded by the Wayne (Ga.)
News: Guess who got loaded Sunday
and wanted to go with all the girls at
once. Guess whose heart was broke
de other day by kick from the belle
af Lulaton."
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-07-17

The town of Erie, Pa, is all torn up
uyer the methods of collection agency
N that city. The agency, after trying
various methods to collect the accounts
placed in its hands, got out some big
posters, bearing the names and ac-
accounts of the debtors in large let
ters, and stuck them up all over town.
The residents were indignant, and have
compelled the authorities to prosecute
the company for the methods employed
by it.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-07-17

Japan's protest against the annexa-
Zion of Hawaii to this country reminds
nhe Brooklyn standardization of a. little
story. When the preacher officiating
ut wedding asked if anyone objected,
Hyoung fellow raised his voice and de-
clared that he did. In response to a
request for his reason, he said, with
L choking sob: Because l want her
myself"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-07-17
Fake A Lake -Four TO island of Co oil
Brcezes.

Go to Mackinac Island. Mich, via the
Coast Line, Tho d. s. G. new steel pas
senger steamers leave Toledo, Mondays
and SATURDAYS, 10 80 a, M, and Tues
days and Thursdays, 4:s0 p. m. From
Detroit, Mondays and Saturdays, 80
p, m, Wednesdays and Fridays, $3.50 y.
m Send . cents for illustrated pam
phlet. Address A. A. Schantz, &. ?. A.,
Detroit. Mich,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-07-17

A judge who was holding court here
some time ago, says the Fayetteville
On. C) Observer, being unable to see
the city hall clock on account of tree
ordered deputy sheriff to cut the
limbs of the tree off. The officer obeyed
the courts order, and in few minutes
a magnificent shade tree was trans
formed into bare pole. The proprie-
tors were naturally indignant, and only
respect for the high Office he held saved
the judge from prosecution.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-07-17
NOTICE.
To WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN.

Notice is hereby given that on the 10th day oi
August, A. ID. 1897, until ~ O'Clock noon, sealed
bids VIII be received by the Clerk of Board OF
Education of Perpsburg school Dist, No /, foI
the following described property: The Lot and
Building OF the unclassifed school in said
school Dist. Also the out building situated on
inLot number (40i) four hundred aud one, in
the village of Perfysburg, Wood Co, Ohio.
The Board reserves the right to reject any oil
all bids,
by order of the Board of Education.
PHILIP NETZEL,
1Sd Clerk.
Perrysburg, o., July II, 1897
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-07-17

A Wiliiamsport Pa.) man mistook
a sheet of fly paper for porous plaster
in the dark, and put it on his chest.
The acid on the paper ate through the
flesh to the ribs in several places, and
the mans life is in danger.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-07-17
NOTICE.
T. Z. BOWERS,
Mayor.

Notice is hereby given chat tbe undersigned
has this day filed in the PtobateF FCourt of Wood
county, Ohio. his petition, praIng for an order
authorizing him to sell, or All9rwise dispose OF
certain claims helongingFEo the estate OF
aarles WiHler, deceased, WITCH accrued in the
come desperate. "a
said petition will be forAlearing on the 18th
day oi July, 1897
Dated July lst. 1897,
ALFRED ]. WITZLER,
loc Administrators.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-07-17

Each convict at the New Hampshire
state prison is furnished with Bible
and dictionary, and Greek and Latin
textbooks are supplied those who ask
for them.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-07-17

; The Following lines, says the Atlanta
Constitution, have been carved on the
tmnbstone of Il North Carolina moon
SINNER: "Killed by the government
Tor making whisky out of corn grown
from seed furnished by a congress-
pan."
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-07-17

Queen Yictoria's long reign and it's
wondrous celebration have suddenly
Brought to the mind of the French
khat the actual record was beaten by
Eouis XIV. The grand monarch oc-
nupied the throne of France Tor 72
gears and three months.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-07-17

A North Cornville QGe.) lad possessed
of inventive genius has attached mu-
sic box to his bicycle in such way
that when he pedals along the music
box grinds out strains so sweet that the
ferocious bulldog who lies in wait is
charmed from his fell purpose.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-07-17
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Prof. Compton:
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Toledo, o., Nav IS, 1897.

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this wori; costs less than half, and d.
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student o' English language litertaure
and history.
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Il. w. COMPTON.
Superintendent vi Schoo >.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-07-17
Keep Cool by Taxing Lake Trip.

Visit Picturesque MackInnc. the :
land If cool breezes. Tr.vel vim the d,
& G Cos Line. S@nd2cents for illus
rated pam 1hlet Address A. A.
SIantz. &. +. A. Detroit, Hich. 17l.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-07-17

a case where repentance came too
late was that of Gilmore Cotterman, of
Shelbyville, Ind. Six months ago he
was left comfortable fortune by an
uncle who had just died. He was at the
time engaged to Nellie Mason, but
when he received the money he went
to indianapolis and began spending it
in riotous living. Finally he came to
his senses, repentcd of what he had
done and started for home to fulfill
his promise to his betrothed. She, with
his relatives, was at the depot to await
his return, but when the train arrived
Cotterman, in his haste to meet them,
jumped before the train stopped, fell
under the wheels and was crushed to
death before he could speak to them.
Strangely enough, in his pocket was
found a will leaving to the girl he loved,
in case of his death, what he had not
spent of his fortune in his few weeks of
dissipation.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-07-17
RESOLUTION.
TO Bu1Lp NEW SIDEWALKS.

Be it Resolved, BY the Council of the incor-
porated village of PerTysburg, Ohio, (two-thirts
oil all the members concurring):
Sec. 1. That in the opinion OF said Council it
is deemed necessary that new sidewalks four
feet wide, either OF Gag stone, or oaH or pine
plank two inches thtel;, laid transveVely on two
white or burr oak stHingers, be constructed IN
front Of the following lots in saig village to,
and 1872, all lying on DE north $ide of Front
street and extending from Mapleto East Bound
airy streets, and In LotssNos 5F7, SIS, 579, $50,
jsl, JS2 and Out Lot l96pn theteast side of Lo-
Gust street extending frem Igdiana avenue to
North line of Out Lot No. I96 On said street in
said village
See. 2. said sidewalks SfRll be constructed
within the tine limited by haw and under the
supervision aud to the acceptance OF the Com
mittee on Sidewalks OF saih Onunci and the
Mayor is required to causE notice OF the passage
of this resolution to be s{rved on. the owner OF
each of said lots or paFts thereof abutting on
such Sidewalks in the manner required by law.
See. 3. That the MARSHAL of said village be
and he is hereby empowered to serve the no.
tees required by this resolution.
PASSED. Juiys, lo9t
F., E. BOWERS,
I. VI. FRANEG, Mayor.
lisa Clerk.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-07-17

held any rupture. We have tho largest stock il
guaranteed to be satisfactory or will be TAXI
back. We cure all Children and nhout one OF
of every six adults. MERuM BROS. :"
Sos adams St, Toledo,
Manufacturers OF RnSsaS, Supporters, East
Stockings Braces, Rubber Goods, Syri5gec, Cratcks
&c.. sc.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-07-17
ORDINANCE
7. VI. FRANEY,
lSa Clerk

An ordinance to fix datum line for Perryburg
Ohio, and to establish a grade for Second
street between Pine and Hickory streets.
Section l. Be it ordained by the Council O.
the Incorporated village of Perrysbury Ohio
That the datum line from which all leVelS are
herein or hereafter taken for grades ri streets
alleys, sewers, drains, sidewalks, etch shall be
one hundred feet 100000 below bench marx
fixed at the southwest corner of the Way Lii
brry building ut the corner OF louisiana and
In ana avenues in ferrysburg OHIO.
Section 2 Nlhat the grade of Second street
between Pine street and Hickorystreet be estab.
iished above the base or datum gue used for the
village at the following elevations, viz:
AT Pine street at an elevation of $500 feet
A Cherry street at an elevation of "a 90 feet
above datum line.
At the alley between Cherry and Walnut
line.
At Walnut street at dp deviation of 0a.2 feet
above datum line. NJ
AT Louisiana avenue al an elevation of 90
feet above datum line. IN
At Elm I street at an eleyahpn of 97.2 feet above
At Locust street at an elevation of 1854 feet
above datum line
At Maple street at an eleyathn of 952 feel
lcet above datum line,S
And at Hickory streets at an elevation of 93 s
!eet above datum lineiwith inclined Aplanes be-
tween the above named points and That bJth
carbs o., cutters shalltbe as nearly on the level
as practicable.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect
ava be IN force from and after its passage and
l.gai publication.
Passed July T. 1897
T. NJ. FRANEY, Mayor.
lSa Clerk.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-07-17
Wanted An Idea y \ $ns :s$s ssa .is e

Write JOHN WEDDERBURN & CO., Patent Attor.
neys Washington. d. c. fo- their 81 500 prize offer
and list OF two hundred Inventions wanted.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-08-01

General Washington's statue is going to
be placed in the children's playground in
our beautiful park.
1t is Just like one of the dear old-fash-
toned fairy tales which we ali love, in our
hearts, better than the new-fashioned
stories that are trying to take their place,
but haven't yet succeeded.
The good fairies OF old went about right
ing wrongs, rewarding virtue and punish
ing misdemeanors,and the little folks of
San Francisco are planning to follow their
example, in so far as Fighting one wrong
is concerned.
Perhaps some people think that chill
dren haven't any influence, and don't
amount to much anyway, but if there are
any such mistaken persons in this City
they will soon be convinced to the con-
trary. The events OF the past week have
proven beyond dispute that our San Fran
cisco children have the warmest OF hearts,
clear heads, big fund of practical com-
nonsense and "pulp'-Oh. my! such a
pull! One that is long enough and
strong enough and all together-y enough
to bring their fathers ana their mothers
and their uncles and their aunts-all their
relatives and friends and acquaintance,
in fact-and THE CALL and the Park Com
missioners and the park superintendent,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-08-01

Councillor NJ. Boehm. Grand Treasurer Mrs
Clara Mcdonald. Past Councillors ID. M. True
of Columbus Los Angeles; Miss Mcdonald Of
Social Council, Mrs. A. Boehm OF Golden Gate
Council Mrs. s. c. Wallis, Miss M. Underwood
and Mrs. Packer of Evans Council and several
visitors from local councils. The hall was
prettily decorated with flowers aud evergreens
and the work of installation was conducted
in very creditable manner by the installing
officers. The following are the new officers:
FREQ Stockman, P. c.; D. d. ID. B. Todd, {: ;
Mrs. C. BALI, v. c.; L. Zimmerman. s.; F. W.
Zimmerman, l.; Mrs. Elise Kokemeister 7. {;
Mrs. Tiemann, p; Charlotte Whitlock, M. !;
Annie Harrington, W.; Mrs. Maloney, g., and
Mrs. B. Smith, S. After installation there was
a collation. in the banquet-room. where there
was an abundance OF good things and an I'M
limited supply OF icecream. During the even
ing the company was entertained with short
addresses by Grand Councillor Boehm, Grand
Recorder Wallis and vocal selections by Henry
Widman.
Grand Vice-Councilor D. J. Hartley and
Grand Trustee F. w. Day were in this City yes
terday to attend meeting OF the executive
committee.
The officers of Unity Council of Oakland
were installed by Deputy Mrs. Jackson last
week, and after the work was over there were
dancing and refreshments.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-08-01

Last Tuesday evening Ivy Chapter held q
most interesting meeting, the notwithstanding
of the year. Eight candidates were initiated
into the chapter and four applicants were
elected. After the comforting of the degrees
and the closing OF the chapter there was
banquet at which 125 took part. Among the
guests were Mrs. Kate S. Whats, grand .secre-
tary.; Mrs. Florence E: Harris, worthy matron
of Centinela Chapter; Mrs. Nellie Darling,
worthy matron of Golden Gate Chapter; Mrs.
Olive Schmidt, worthy matron of King Solo
mon Chapter, ana many visitors from local
chapters and from chapters in the East. The
gathering OF members of the chapter and
friends did not break up until midnight.
q Thespecial meeting of Mission Chapter. on
Thursday evening was grand one. Four can
didstes who could not be initiated at the pre-
viously held regular. meeting were received
into the chapter, and after the ceremony
there was a musical and literary programme
which afforded much enjoyment, ana this was
added 10 by the life which master OF cere-
monies Wilson threw into the affair. Then
there was collation. in which ice cream and
cakes predominatedt and there was also
dancing until midnight.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-08-01
knights :.of. Honor.


Taylor Rogers delivered highly interesting
lecture to the members of Y er ba Buena Lodge
on Monday evening. His subject was "The
New Colo Fields of ALASKA and Their Probab BILE
Effect Upon the Volume of Money in the
World" The lecture was listened to with
great interest by the members, and hearty
vote of thanks given to Mr.. Rogers at its close
Deputy Frank Lawrence was among the WIS.,
itors, as was also the grand reporter.
On Tuesday evening Ivanhoe Lodge No. 1889
of West Oakland was consolidated with Golden
State Lodge No. 205S of Oakland by Grand
Vice Dictator W j.. Thomson, assisted by
Grand Reporter tombstone. Alter the CON
solidation the two lodges in Joint session
elected the following officers: w. H. Norton.
T. D.; j. L.. Pereau, D.. ]. L. Edwards, V.-D |:
H. E. Long, A. D.; William NJ Brown, re.
porter; ]. W. Ward, financial reporter; M.
scheeline, treasurer; J. NJ. Cohen, chaplain;
I. +. Lewis, guide; c, j. Dukey guardian; ].
Callaghan, sentinel; trusiees-E. Bernheim
J. W. Noble and J. Callaghan. After the cleo
ton Deputy Frank Lawrence. assisted by Dep
uty Ii. r. Miller and the grand officers, in
stalled the new officers in their respective STA
tons. bright future is before Golden State
Lodge.
Supreme Representative j. w. Rourke and
Grand Reporter tombstone were visitors at