Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1916-08-31
Third Division.

never before in the history Of Per-
rysburg, the high class character
of the business institutions of the
town. There was large repre-
sentation and the great ability and
artistic taste displayed in the deco
ration of the various floats is
worthy of the highest compliment
and has been given great praise
not only of our citizens but of the
of people from neigh
boring towns and cities. 1t has
been the privilege of the Journal
man to witness Industrial parades
in all parts of the U. S., and we
take pride in saying that our Per-
rysburg business men have "have
put it all over any similar dis
play we have ever witnessed. 1t
would fill many pages of the Jour
nal if we should publish half the
complimentary remarks that have
been given us from visitors here
on that day. Perrysburg people
should be proud Of our business in
stitutionS and should Immediately
declare war on any invasion OF our
home trade by all outside business
interests. Perrysburg people
should stand for Perrysburg busi-
ness.
This division was lead by the
Perrysburg Band and they gave
splendid service.
They were followed by the auto
bearing DR.. Garfield the historian !;
Attorney Eugene Rheinfrank, the
orator, and Mayor Roether.
The Northern Ohio Telephone
Company's float decorated in red,
white and blue, with double
switch board with operators work
ing; a repair man " shooting trou-
BILE, " and other paraphernalia Incl
dental to the business, was not only
very pleasing but gave the public
a splendid idea of the great advan-
tages community enjoys through
telephone communication.
S. l.. Sheperd's ice cream and
confectionery display followed and
received its share of applause.
The real thing in the line of
a village blacksmith was shown in
Robert Steckles float in which he
had regular shop set up, with
forge and anvil and the merry ring
of the hammer on the anvil as he
shaped horse shoe made every
body sit up and take notice. 1t
could not have been improved.
A. C. Fuller's dry goods business
was represented by his auto deco,
rated and bearing banners an,
nouncing his business.
VIM. Schlect had three displays
in the parade representing his bust
ness as dealer in agricultural i'm
plements and Ford automobiles.
The Perrysburg Grain & Seed
Co. was in line with float that
was not only splendid symbolism
Of the company's business, but was
a real work of art in the manner
of construction and decoration.
Milton Mladenus, the tailor and
dry cleaner was also in the line.
Did you see that beautiful minia-
ture residence coming down the
street? Did you wish you might
take it home and let it grow up so
that you might occupy it ityourself?
Did you hear the women along the
line exclaim, ooh, isn't it dear?"
Well, that was the float of the
Chas. l.. Koch Lumber Co., and it
merited all the compliments it re-
ceived.
James Cook, the pioneer livery
man, was in the parade with car
riage.
The E. l.. X. Supply Company,
Cement Products, was in with a
large float nicely decorated, and
carrying many beautiful samples
of the company's products. Few
people realize the magnitude of
this company's business. and were
astonished as well as pleased with
the display.
The Journal, which always does
its part in everything of interest to
Perrysburg, was also present.
John Schwind, the restaurant
eur, was in the line with a nicely
decorated car.
John Anon, with splendid dis
play representing his business as a
dealer i'll hardware and stoves was
very much apparent and received
his share of praise.
The Union Delivery Company of