Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-10-01
COMMUNICATED.
PERRYsBuRG, Sept. 20, 1898.


1877, DIR. j. II. Rheinfrank delivered
his sixth annual message as Mayor of
Perrysburg. 1t was then published in
full by the Granger, copy which is
now before me.
The Doctors service to the peple and
taxpayers of this Corporation during
the administration Of Its affairs was
eminently practical in promoting the
welfare OF the people at large. Its
merits were such as entitle it at this
time, to republication; as an "Obiect
LESSON" for special consideration, by
the Taxpayers OF the village specially,
and its citizens at largo.
N. II. CALLARD.
THE MAYORS ANNUAL MESSAGE.
Gentlemen OF the Council:
1t becomes my duty under the mu-
Dicipal law Of Ohio, to present to YOU
my sixth annual message as mayor of
this village, and to offer such sugges-
tions as may seem proper and bene6-
cial to the citizens OF this municipality.
The finances of our village are in a
healthy condition, when we consider
the expense we have borne in our
County seat contest, and in cancelling
the enormous Rail Road bonded debt
hitherto resting on us. When nv
predecessor Mr.. Tyler came onto Office
the debt was large. 1t has, however.
been wholly paid off and the obligation
discharged. Another incidental mat
ter of taxation has arisen from the ex-
penses incident to the County-seat
question, which the Town council were
instructed to assume by their fellow
citizens in public meeting assembled.
Another considerable bill of expense
has arisen from such necessary i'm
provements as should promote the
public good. The sidewalks and their
crossings together with the streets,
have been placed in thorough repair |
and newly made clsterns have been
constructed at convenient locations Tor
the supply of water in case OF fire.
The Fire Department has been reor-
ganized and made effective, all of
which has necessarily entailed expense
to the taxpayer, but in the additional
personal comfort, and security to prop
erty which is afforded, furnishes an
excellent equivalent for the invest
ment, OF which all who will take time
to look around our pleasant village and
contrast its present condition with
what 1t was eight years ago, may re-
ceiye ample proof. Such evidences
furnish the highest warrant of the
faithful manner in which you and your
have fulfilled your duty.
BY an economical administration of
affairs, during the next two years the
last dollar of our municipal indebted
ness will be wiped out.
would recommend that greater at
tention be paid to the street improve.
nents, so that the work may be more
and cheapely performed,
and in view thereof would suggest that
such work be let by contract to the
owest bidder.
1t is also desirable that the furnish
ng, cleaning, lighting and the extin-
gushing OF the street lamps should be
ct by contra3t 10 the lowest RESPONSE
ole bidder.
There is no reason now why any
branch OF our Village government
should not be attended to by faithful,
honest, pains-talking officials, willing
10 serve as we'll as to draw their paw:
md this l shall, with your consent,
expect at the hands of every paid
1fficer of the Corporation.
In conclusion, gentlemen, I most
respectfully ask your prompt and regu- ,
ar attendance on all meetings OF the
Council, and also the pursuance of
Ictive work on the several Committees
o which you have been appointed,
you at the same tims that ON /
ny part will cheerfully and cordially !
cooperate with you In your official de- !
Iteration and action.
In the name of the people, I most
thank you for all you have
hitherto done in the interests of the
illage, and l haYe the honor to be, /
entlemen,
Your Obedient Servent,
j, H. RHEINFRANK,