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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-12-03
CORRECTION.

ED. JOURNAL: - AS n member Of
Council to whom the mayors for five
years, in dividing responsibilities, have
assigned that OF village finances, am
unwilling to have it go out that there
has been no reduction OF public debt
since the adoption OF resolutions (simi-
lar to those of last Saturday evening"
on Sept. 2, 1897" False or true, it
hurts the credit of the village and dam
ages every taxpayer, which Mr.. H. did
not intend and was doubtless imposed
upon.
The clerks, the treasurer's and the
councils books are wide open to any
desiring to state the facts, all showing
as follows: Bonds paid since the above
date S200000; interest coupons paid
Sl700.00; interest on library endow
ment paid S15OO.00; a total reduction OF
corp. debt OF S52O0.
The floating debt OF $4,000" is un-
known to council, and there is unex-
pended over 100000 in treasury; the
Hannum judgment of $3.50 not being n
legally matured debt until provisions
therefor made by Council are available,
in February 1899.
Since the above named date the coun-
Gil has passed refunding measures by
which the pockets OF taxpayers in this
village are saved in the next 20 years,
in interest alone, the neat sum of
S1919S00 as municipal interest is COM
puted. In little over four years just
past S26699S2 of public debt has been
paid. There is more to do to win back
the essential conditions OF prosperity,
and 1t can't be done by "kitiug."
Last week the president of the Val
ley road was offered site for power
house in the village but promptly de-
iued ION ACCOUNT OF YOUR EXCESS
I'VE RATE OF TAXATIoN!" 'Tis the
old, old story
advocating conservative methods
one will receive much personal atten-
tion (S) but the records are a better
means OF disciplined
N. L. HANSON, Councilman.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-12-03
ELECTRIC LIGHTS.

The meeting held at the town hall
last Saturday night was attended by a
fair audience Of Interested citizens, who
plainly gave evidence of their desire to
have the village lighted by electricity.
The meeting resulted IN but little good
TO the cause beyond demonstrating the
fact that the village must have electric
lights and that the contract should be
let as soon as possible to the firm that
will furnish the best light for the least
money.
1t was also made plain that the citi-
zens had no desire for municipal owner
ship of an electric plant,
A resolution was unanimously passed
authorizing the Council to provide the
town with electricity as soon as possible.
The question now rests with the
Council, and it is the desire OF every
citizen to have as little delay as is nee
essary for investigation. The village
must have electricity.
In the minds of some the idea seems
to prevail that there is a fortune in the
business and that the contract should
be placed at lower figure than Is now
offered, but it is very doubtful If better
terms can be procured, and it Is advis-
able to do something soon or the oppor-
tuntty may pass away.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-12-03

Those Toledo gentlemen who have
been negotiating for the purchase OF
the wheel factory property we're here
this week and signify their desire to
produce the currency whenever the
Council are ready to execute good
deed OF the property. The sale of this
factory to any firm that will operate II
will be blessing to the village and
every effort should he made to have
this firm take possession OF the proper
ty as soon as possible. Any firm that
will come here and do business will be a
welcome addition TO the business inter-
ests of the town. 1t is stated that
the wheels OF the factory will be put in
motion as soon as the new firm secure
control and the people Of Perrysburg
are very anxious TO see those wheels go
round.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-12-03
Surprised Pastor and Family.


On last Wednesday evening at about
$3.50 o'clock rap was heard at the
door of the Evangelical parsonage and
when it was answered two score or
more OF people filed into the room,
their arms and hands ladened with to.
kens of friendship and good cheer.
Many were the presents with which
each was ladened as in appreciation of
their pastor aud his happy family. The
"willing workers" made known their
appreciation by presenting the pastors
wife with beautiful, large stand lamp,
which would do honor to any home
circle as its cheerful rays OF light aid
in Willing away the long winter eve
nings, The people remained until
later in the evening, enjoying them.
selves with song and merrlment until
Rev. Shlsler, their pastor, who had
been at distant point where meetings
were in progress, returned. 1t is need
less TO say that he was very much sur,
prised as well rs pleased to see his
pleasant home filed with such crowd
of happy intruders, and after aspacious
lunch was served, neat little address
OF welcome and hearty thanks was
given by the pastor, The people re-
paired to their homes declaring within
their hearts that 1t is more blessed to
give than TO receive,
ONE WHO WAS THERE.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-12-03
THANKSGIVING PARTIES.

Among the lolliest parties OF Thanks
giving day WAS that given at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. William Meyers, 2l67
Auburn avenue, Toledo, which began
in the morning and lasted all day, the
especial occasion being the wooden
wedding anniversary OF the host and
hostess. The guests arrived bearing
queer looking packages, which proved
upon inspection to be articles OF wood
enware, presented in commemoratiou
of the day, and much merriment was
caused by the array. An elaborate
dinner and supper we're served and par
taken of by as jolly a crowd as ever
surrounded n table. Musical selections
we're rendered during the day
by Mr.. and Mrs. Christie, Mr..
George Assenheimer and Miss Junie
Hodgekins. Those present were: Mr..
and Mrs. w. G. Thompson, Mr.. and
Mrs. Elmer Thompson, Mr.. and Mrs.
Edgar Thompson, Miss Anna Thomp-
son, Miss Nettie Thompson, Miss Violet
Thompson, OF Deer6eld, Mich; Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Eckel, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Eckel, Mr.. and Mrs. John Mosher,
Mr.. Ed Heilman, Mrs. B. Heilman,
Miss Mamie Eckel, Mr.. Fred Eckel and
Mr. John Eckel, of Perrysburg, o.;
Mr.. and Mrs. VIII George, Mrs. B.
Meyers, Mr.. A. Meyers, Mr. G. Meyers,
Mr.. j.. Meyers, Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie
Thompson, Miss Nora Often, Miss
Mamie Often. Miss Matte Pool, Mr..
and Mrs. Christie, Mr.. George Assem-
heimer, Miss Juuie Hodgekins, Mr..
Oerie Allbring, Masters Russell and
Roy Thompson and little Miss Liela
Moser.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-12-03

Attorney-GeueraI Monnett is sue
ceeding in making himself appear very
ridiculous In his attempts to rule the
Standard Oil company out of Ohio oil
fields. He may have been honest in
his Intentions and possibly meant we'll
but to draw the case very mild he GER
taInly has shown poor judgment. His
success would work great injury
TO thousands of employees, land own
ers and merchants, and cannot possibly
benefit anyone. He had better go tc
Cuba for his health.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-12-03

There is much CONSERVATION among
the oil operators in the Portage field
over the appearance OF fresh water in
the wells west of the village and as d
result nearly 100 OF the best wells in
Wood county have been rendered use
less. The cause of this condition OF
affairs is that some reckless person has
pulled the casing and fresh water has
been allowed to run down on the oil
bearing rock instead OF the we'll being
plugged as the law provides. Wood
vii e News.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-12-03
Peoples Theatre.
A Mountain Hero.

The picturesque and thrilling melo-
dramatic production, "Ihe Mountain
Hero" that is to be presented by Hem
ry Melnotte's excellent company at the
Peoples Theatre, four nights, commen-
cling Sunday Dec, A 1898 matinee Monr
day and Tuesday is in all probability
one of the most interesting melodra-
mas OF the day. 1t is entirely away
from the stereotyped melodrama in
every particular. The story is beauti-
fully told and some new novel scenic
and mechanical effects arc introduced
that double the interest. 1t is said to
be q most perfect production special
attention having been given to details.
The Production is effectively staged.
Prices-Evenings--l0c, zoe, SOC and
SOC. Matinees-l0c, l5c and 25c.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-12-03

The Democratic newspapers are maxi
ing great efforts to figure oIt why the
next President should be Democrat.
They console themselves with the fact
that from 1872 the Presidential plum
has been alternating between the two
great parties thusly:-Grant, Tilden,
Garfield, Cleveland, Harrison, Cleve,
land, Mckinley, and they figure that
the rext must be n Democrat. The
Democrats are very able jugglers OF
political figures, but they may as well
hang up the slate for in 1900 0hio's
William Mckinley will wipe out all
such false hopes as may be stored up in
the minds OF the Democratic politicians
AID will succeed himself and there il
no reason why it should be otherwise
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-12-03
Death OF j. o. Caldwell.

Joel o. Cald we'll died at his home on
the Powers farm just east of Perrys-
burg on Friday, November %, 1898.
Deceased had been living alone for
some time past and passed away when
alone, his dead body being found by
people who called at the house, and
made the startling discovery.
Deceased was 81 years of age. HIS
body was taken to his former home in
Pennsylvania in charge of his brother,
John +. Caldwell.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-12-03
TOLEDO ADJUSTMENTS.
Valentine Theatre.

Della Fox Tired OF Comic Opera
"Oh DEAR" exclaimed Della Fox re-
Gently to Il friend, Il am SO delighted
to get away from the conventional COM
ic opera that feel as buoyant as a
schoolgirl from very joy. 1 banker
after modern pieces, they cannot be toe
modern to suit this young lady, that is
precisely why commissioned Messrs.
Edgar Smith and Louis de Lange 10
build for me 'The Little Host" 1t is
an awfully jolly play, set to the prettiest
music pou Gun imagine. There are not
only in it catchy songs for me, but
there are excellent numbers for all my
principals and the situations are funny
enough to make one laugh at rehearsal.
Every body has chance to distinguish
himself or herself, the motive being to
make an all round splendid evening s
entertainment"
At the Valentine Monday and Tues
day, Dec. and 6. Prices 25c to 81 so.
Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. and
s, Charles Coghlan in the Royal Box. "
This will be one of the most swell en-
gagements OF the season. Prices 25c to
ST.. so.
NJ
Friday and Saturday with Saturday
matinee, Dec. . and 10, Fannie Rice
with an excellent company will present
"At the French Ball" Prices 25c t
Sl.00. Matinee 25c and SOC.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-12-03
Election of Officers.

On Friday evening, Nov. 25, at their
regular meeting, the members of Fort
Meies lodge, No. TIA, 1. o. o F., held
their annual election, and the follow
officers were elected for the ensuing
term:
Noble Grand, F. A. Witzler.
Vice Grand, A. Johnson.
Recording Secretary, Il. 4. Tinney.
Permanent Secretary, G. E. Veitch.
Treasurer, A. G. Fuller.
Trustee, Conrad Kohl.
The installation of officers will occur
in January next, and good old fash
ioned party will be enjoyed. The lodge
is in excellent condition, both finan-
cially aud in point OF working interest
manifested by the members and con-
siderable work is being done.
Business of Importance win be tran
sacted at the regular meeting on Fri
day night of this week and it is desired
that all members be present.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-12-03

BY copy of the Tuscola Co., mich. J
Advertiser, we learn of the election OF
our old school mate and friend Charles
Blinn, of Kingston, Mich, to The office
OF Sheriff of Tuscola Co., by the beau.
tiful majority of 1000 votes. Charlie
is certainly worthy of his good luck and
the JOURNAL aud numerous friends
here extend congratulations.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-12-03
rect Cars from g. u. & ID. Depot a Z
The Toledo & Maumee Valley Ry. Go.

Cars leaving Perrysburg for Toledo
5 06, a. m. . 81, 81, 36, 6 81, O6,
81, 81, s sc, O6, 81; 81, 10 SO,
10 81, IL 06, II 81, IL 81, II 36, D. m.
l 06, 81, ] 81, SO, 81, O6, 81,
3 81, 96, 5 O6, 5)2l, 5 81, So, 81,
7 O6, q, I 81, s 36, 8 O6, 81, 81,
10 Sc, 10 81.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-12-03

The Maumee river has been frozen
over since last Saturday and venture
some boys have enjoyed skating upon
the thin coating of ice.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-12-03
An Old Timer.

An old time invitation to Christ.
mas ball came to our hands few days
ago, which we deem worthy of publca.
tion. 1t reads as follows:
Christmas Eye Ball.
Yourself and lady are respectfully in
vited to attend
Soiree at the Baird House,
Christmas Eve, December oath, 1861.
Managers:
Geo. Brown, Perrysburg.
e. Graham, :"
Henry Thornton, g
A. Williams,
F. r. Miller, ="
n. C. Lawrence, I"
H. II. Dodge, g
o. A. Bostwick, &"
L. c. Hunt, Toledo.
Erasmus Peck, s.
K. II. Harger, I"
VIM. Dix, Maumee City.
Geo. Reynolds, 9
Noe Nelson. .
Floor Managers:
Rob't. Hollister. l. z. Thompson,
j. r. Tyler, Emmett West.
Music by Walker and Frauklin's
String and Cornet Band, of Toledo.
Supper at III o'clock.
Carriages in attendance at o'clock D. m
Tickets, 50 so.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-12-03

The Thousand from Wood" will be
made a regular thing in the future,
now that the Republicans are together
again.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-12-03
Another Surprise.

Mrs. Thomas Frusher will retain
pleasant memories of last Thanksgiv-
ing. The holiday occurred on her 59th
birthday and her family and friends
made the occasion very pleasant one
by giving her complete surprise.
Music, dancing and refreshments were
among the pleasant features of enter
tainment. Her children presented her
with beautiful ring as a token of their
love. The guests we're:
Ed Frusher and family, VIM. Frush-
er and family, Chas. trusher and wife,
Albert Kazmaier and family, Fred
Hemminger and family, Andrew Kaz-
maier and wife, Jane Garrow, Ida
Kohl, Esther Byrne, Leona Carter, Ad-
die Uuderhill, Ella Underhill, Ida Kaz-
mater, Hattie Gunder, Alice Frusher,
Willis Taylor, Leonard Carter, Lester
Carter, Hardy Leatherer, Andrew Kaz-
maier, Edward Kazmaier, Wilson Kohl,
Chas. Lintner, Henry Koerber, Ches-
ter Byrne, Grant Duhamel, Merrien
Snyder, Fred Gunder and John Garrow.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-12-03

Even the little town OF Portage is to
have electric lights, and Perrysburg is
still in the dark.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-12-03
The Toledo, Bowling Green & Fremont

IH5 IUI5uUI DUWIIHg UI65H U IItWUHI
RAILWAY COMPANY.
Cars leaving Perrysburg for Bowling
Green 81, a. m. 5 81, 7 81. Z 81, 81,
8 81, 81, IL 81, IL 81, ~ 81, p. m.
u, 81, 8 81, 81, 81, 81, 5 81,
Z 81, Z 81. 8 81, 8 81.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-12-03
c. & B. Hs K. Time card
'ralns pass PerrysburG

I ''III0 P''7V T VI NUVI .
North. South.
No. *12. .3:4S a. m. No. ". 1924 a. m
SC *14. 1850 " f1....7:ll
'' f2.10:lS q '' *5.... 1882
&c IS. las y. m. "*l3. .7:5l o m
&c IA. .6:2S
100. .9:12 a. m.
Daily. + Daily except Sunday
/ Sundays only. Nos. 4, 6, Z, u and so
stop on signal.
street Cars from g. ". Sc ID. Depot a Z
Cincinnati.
At Cincinnati the Baymller Electric Street
Car Line leaves the sixth street entrance of the
Depot. running up Sixth street to all parts of
the city. The East End Electric starts from the
Fifth street entrance, running up Fourth street
TO all parts of the city, including the extreme
East End, passing the Penna. Station. The
Third and Fourth street Horse Car Line leaves
the Fifth street entrance passing the Central
Depot.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-12-03
A Thanksgiving Surprise.

One OF the most pleasant parties OF
the season was that enjoyed at the ele-
CANT home of Frank Powell on Thanks
giving evening. The occasion was a
surprise planned by the members of his
family and so nicely arranged that Mr..
and Mrs. Powell we're taken completely
by surprise.
Progressive euchre was among the
entertainment features and beautiful
prizes were awarded.
After the completion of the games
elaborate refreshments were served
and enjoyed by the following guests:
n @ ID
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-12-03

Gs D. MCh HlBnL anu Wle,
E d Ross
N. Wedertz 90
H. M. Hoover
N. l.. Hanson :"
f. A. Wetmore "
G. A. Powers ''
e. L, Blue -
L. P. Thompson ''
Mrs. e. c. Lee,
e. L. Kingsbury, Perrysburg,
Edward Beverstock, Tontogany.
Regrets were received from
Capt. and Mrs. Root,
Mrs. +. A. Robertson,
Miss Robertson,
DIR. and Mrs Roether,
DIR. and Mrs. Rheinfrank.
The party WAS arranged by George
Powell and wife, w. F. Powell and wife
Charles Crook and wife, and Miss Pow
ell, and was perfect success.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1898-09-10

Sixty Men We're 1T Work on 1t
at The Timr-Twrnty-Seyen
Missing.

llogansburg, y. Y. Sept. G.
About noon two spans Of the in
tcrnational bridge of the New
York Ottawa railroad, now under
construction across the st. Law.
renee river about three miles
above st. Regis Indian village
fell without warning, with sixty
men at work on the bridge. all
being thrown into the river. soma
sixty feet below. Over thirty were
picked up and taken to Cornwall
hospital and twenty seven are
now missing. The bridge consists
of three spans of which two were
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1898-09-10
saturday, September 10, 1898.
EIGHTH WONDER OF THE WORLD.

Well! WE'LL! Wonders never
cease. The News and Courier,
Charleston's mouths piece, has de
clared for prohibition and advises
its readers to vote for Feather
stone next Tuesday. 1t is really
ludicrOus. Charleston and the
News and Courier voting for pro-
hibition. If they wanted prohi-
bition why did they not vote for
Featherstone in the first primary ;
Only 45 votes were polled for
him in that election in the entire
city Of Charleston-only 10 peo-
pie that wanted prohibition.
Schumpert who was an advocate
of high license got 929 votes in
Charleston and Geo. ID. Tillman.
also an advocate of the high ii.
ems plan and a bitter opponent
of the dispensary, got l4S votes
in that city, which makes 1917
cast for high license. That is
what it means.
For Ellerbe and Watson
Charleston cast only PSI votes.
which means, of course. that
Charleston is opposed to the dis
pensary. They are still more op-
posed to real prohibition, as only
A. voted for that, as already indi-
Gated.
Then why on earth has Charles
tons mouth piece made such n
complete change,-turned such u
somersault Simply to down the
dispensary, nothing less. Charles
ton fears nothing from prohibi-
ton, with only 40 men in the
city in favor Of it from heart.
How could law be enforced with
such a public sentiment as that
1t can't be done and Charleston
knows it.
In addition to that, Charleston
will turn up in 1900 advocating
high license, Just what she voted
for in the recent primary. The
dispensary would then be out of
the way, if Fcathcrstone was
elected, and prohibition would be
the last thing Charleston would
want.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1898-09-10
BRITISH OFFICIAL
ACTUALLY BURNEH.
German, British and italian Con-
Sulates Destroyed, and British
and Other WarShips Arrive Mt
Candia-Fighting Still in Pro-
greSS.

Gambia, Island of Crete. Sept.
7.-ThcBritish ba.tleshipCampcr-
down, having on board Sir \. Bi-
lott. the British consul at Canea,
has arrived here. Several other
warships have also reached this
port, rcinforccments Of blue jack
cts have been landed. and an
early restoration of quiet is cN-
pected.
The fires have been eXtinguiSh-
ed. During the rioting the Brit
ish and German consulatcs were
burned. The custom house. bar
racks and court house were burn
ed. Quiet is being rapidly re-
stored.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1898-09-10
REAL. FIGHTING.

Cameo. Island of Crete. Wed
ncSday afternoon, (via Paris -
Numerous insurgents have at.
tackled the Ottaman troops at
Gambia and arc forming a Gordon
around the city. Ndhcm pasha,
the governor. has urged the adj
mirals of he international fleet
TO take immediate steps.
The fighting continues. but
Gambia itself is quiet.
The British naval commander
has Threatened to rc-bombard the
town il the Disturbances are re
ncwcd.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1898-09-10

Many corpscs are lying in the
street of Gambia. In one case Il
whole family was killed. The
Italian consulate is also reported
burned.
a Rurrian warship left the Pi-
r;rus hurriedly for Crete to day,
carrying the Russian consul, NJ.
Troikansky.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1898-09-10

And now Geo. ID. Tillman, one
of the bitterest opponents the
dispensary ever had. has an
nounccd his intention to support
FeatherStone. DO you suppose
he wants prohibition for any
other purpose than to set the dis
pens2ry out:
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1898-09-10

The ENTERpRIsE is not opposed
to the prohibition that genuine
prohibitionists want, but it is OPP
posed to the kind that the 1877
voters in Charleston who cast
their ballots for high license, want.