Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-11-05
PRAIRIE DEPOT.

The Republican Rally held in this
place on last Thursday evening, at
which Senator James r. Garfield and
Hon. j. II. Southard were the speakers
was largely attended, the crowd occu-
pying two halls and the speakers chang
ing places, thus making two separate
speeches Tor them on the same night.
After the speeches the crowd assem-
bled at the X. of P, hall, at which place
they we're served with coffee and sand
witches. The Rising Sun band
was present and rendered some excel
lent music, as did also the new K. of p.
band of this place. There were great
many people present from the surround
ing country. The speakers were both
very interesting and although the halls
we're crowded, they were listened to
very attentively.
Quarterly meeting was held at the
M. E. church last Sunday and was
largely attended.
Prof. Kersnner, Superintendent OF
our schools reports that the pupils are
doing some excellent work.
Mr.. Halliday, who several weeks ago
met with painful accident, is once
more able to be about.
Halloween was properly observed. In
this place on Monday night last.
When our citizens awoke on Tuesday
morning they were met with sight on
public square which might remind
some of being 'down on the farm"
while others said it was an exact rep
resentation OF the Fostoria Street Fair.
A large number OF our citizens took
advantage of the excursion on Thurs
day night last, and went to Toledo TO
hear Hon. j. B. Foraker and from all
reports they are we'll pleased with their
nights outing.
Der Edens Shillalah gave a farewell
reception at the dining rooms OF G. B.
Laudenslager on Monday evening last,
in honor OF o. d. Finch, who has been
faithful member Of the club and who
is about to take up his abode in West
Unity, The rooms were elegantly dec
grated with bunting, in the midst OF
which hung "Old Glory" and the sup
per prepared by Mr.. Laudenslager was
very delicious and the boys did ample
justice to it. While the boys regret to
lose Mr.. Finch from their club, they all
join in heartily wishing him success in
his new field of labor.
j. M. Goodrich, the jeweler is maxi
ing some improvements In the front OF
mis- business room, which when COM
pleted will give him the neatest and
most attractive show window in town,
E. l.. Kingsbury of Perrysburg, can
didale for Sheriff, Judge Parker,
County Auditor Gaghan. and Mr.. Me-
Clellaud, candidate for Prosecuting At
torney of Bowling Green aud Repre-
sentative Norris, were among the num-
ber who attended the Republican Rally
on Thursday evening last.
A. E. Wilson and wife of Perrysburg
visited friends here last Thursday.
Harry Lawhead of Co. n. I'd Regt o.
V. l., of Knoxville, Tenn, arrived
home on 80 day furlough last week.
His many friends were very glad to see
him.
Thomas Graham and John Morgan,
who enlisted in the First Ohio Cavalry
but who now have been mustered out of
service have again taken up their abode
here, and our citizens welcome them
back IN our midst.
Miss Daisy Riley of Rising Sun
called on old friends here on Monday .
Frank Ross and family of Bays, o.,
were guests of relatives here oyer Sun
day.
s. Onenseud and family of Woodyiile
visited with }. NJ Goodrich aud fam y
on Sunday last.