Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1916-08-31
.PERRYSBURG CENTENNIAL
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anXy OF beautiful homes to follow
this humble and sacred beginning,
but this float was wrecked by be-
ing caught in a trolley wire cross
ing Main street.
The Circuit Rider" familiar
parsonage of those days was rep
resented and proved a splendid
characterization.
Banners borne by characters APP
propriately costumed, called atten-
ton to the scourge of cholera and
the coming of the ID. & M. r. r.
as belonging to the period of 1876
Sc.
A beautiful float was next on
which was placed the old "In-
dian Bell" heretofore described III
these columns. On this float was
placed an Indian wigwam with the
family including Il papoose car
ried in the usual manner by all
Indian mothers.
The spirit of patriotism was re-
vived by the appearance OF Il squad
of Boys in Blue" on the next
float symbolizing "the call to
arms" The soldierly bearing of
the men, dressed in the uniform of
1S61-66 made a beautiful picture.
The period Of 1S66-76 was de-
picted by various historical events,
the principal one being burles-
que on the Gloss of our Court
House." The Court House was
shown by canvas banner, carried
by two men. Following them was
> band of robbers, - appropriate
~ costumed and looking the part,
who were endeavoring to "steal"
the Court House.
A load Of "cord wood" in the
line brought back to mind the fam
iliar sight Of the days Of long ago
before coal and gas became gener-
ally used.
agricultural Supremacy" was
an exceedingly interesting and
well executed float which depicted
the important position that agri-
culture in Wood county holds in
the state.
The Civic Association was rep
resented by float tending to show
the Importance of an united citi-
zenship in the upbuilding of a
town.
The Future Perrysburg was a
float carrying a large number of
children of the village.
This division in itself was suffi-
cient to make splendid and in
teresting pageant but it was only
, the beginning.
Second Division.
In the second division was seen
a truly remarkable demonstration
of artistic taste in the construction
of the various floats representing
the churches and fraternal organ
izatiOns of the village and it is to
the ladies of the town that nearly
all the credit is due for this splen-
did display.
The float representing the Meth
'odist church was first by reason of
its early organization, being estab-
lished in 1919, while their church
building was erected in 1886. 1t
was a beautiful picture Of the olden
time church service with the choir
as it used to be.
The First Presbyterian float
done entirely in white and bearing
a portrait Of Rev. Adams, the re-
vered pastor of many years ago,
and with the .old-fashioned organ
the pulpit of the first church, with
the present infant class, was worthy
the praise and applause it received.
st. Rose de Lima Catholic church
was very appropriately represent
ed by float giving historical facts
connected with the date of organi-
Zation and the names of the var
ious priests who have served the
church and congregation since its
organization.
An immense flag carried by
party of young ladies made very
pretty moving picture.
The Il. G. B. A. float of st. Rose
parish was one of the most beau
tiful in the pageant. 1t was done
in white and yellow bunting, the
society colors, with golden glow
for decorations and was occupied
by four lady Past-Presidents and a
number of young girls, all clad in
white.
The G.. M. B. A. of st. Rose float
was well designed and presented a
very pleasing appearance.