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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1919-04-17
MYSTERY STILL UNsoLvED

While Sheriff Jim Larabee (Bert
King) is satisfied in his own mind he
has landed the slickest pair of diamond
thieves in Texas, situation arises
which causes him to start all over
again. And not only that, Bert says
it is no easy matter to make wild
chase, get locked in cellar and over
come many other obstacles, and then
find. But why should we let out all
these secrets when you can come to
the Town Hall Thursday or Friday
May 1st and End, and see for yourself
the many exciting and extremely
funny situations the sheriff finds him.
self in.
And there's Texana, the jumpers
hired girl Mrs. Jas. MARTY, who will
create riot of laughter every minute
she is on the stage. Mrs. Jas. Marti is
well known here in amateur plays and
in the haracter of Texana she will be
seen at her best, as at each rehearsal
she has shown she can completely sub
merge her own personality and enter
into the part in most commendable
manner.
Jean. the Governors daughter, por-
trayed by Miss Wilma Wagner,
proved the old world is not such a bad
place after all. Her easy manner of
speech, her love Of the open, and her
many bright and witty lines make one
glad they are living.
Victoria, the mysterious girl in the
touring car, played by Mrs. Clyde
Dunlap, furnishes strong part of the
plot. Her ingenuity and cleverness
does not in the least aid the sheriff in
his hunt for the diamond thieves.
While the role is decidedly difficult,
Mrs Dunlap has proven she is equal to
the part.
Mrs. Juniper, the jealous wife (Mrs.
Bert King) is one Of which most of
us are not familiar. Of course "the
green-eyed monster" turks in unseen
places, but for the benefit of those who
have not been formally introduced, we
would suggest you see Mr. Kings in
terpretation.
Alonzo Willing, in love with the
Governors daughter, played by Mr..
Lester Lusher furnishes many Of the
funny situations. Although refused
and arrested all in the same day, it
does not divert the mind Of the amar-
Gus Alonzo from the thought which is
foremost. Mr.. Lusher has entered
into the part like an old veteran.
Ted Keegan (Mr. Ross Kindervater) i,
who can repair any car with a monkey
wrench. is one Of the forty horsepower
,"full Of pep" type and makes things
most interesting but says it is all
wrong to be mistaken for another Ted
and have to take Beating" innocent
OF the cause. But Mr.. Underwater
says just so tits for. the good of the
cause he is equal to it.
Max Juniper. owner of the Tau
Cross ranch, will be played by Mr..
Chas. Miller, who says women are all
Mr.. Miller has been
seen here in many home talent plays
and his name assures you the part will
be portrayed in a most creditabls man.
ner:
"The Runaways" will be one Of the
biggest events Of the season. The cast
has been carefully selected for this
production and at each rehearsal every
member is doing splendid work. The
performance will be as smooth and
as many Of the large road att
The Ft. Meigs Grange, under whose
auspices the play is being given, has
every reason to feel confident about it's
success. and every member is an enthu- |
siastic booster.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1919-04-17

1. westcott five- passenger touring car,
value $1,775; donated by The Westcott
Motor Car Company, Springfield, Ohio.
2. Post Tractor, value 81, $50; donated
by Post Tractor Company, Cleveland,
Ohio.
.. War Savings Stamps, value $1,000,
maturity value; donated by The Union
Central Life Insurance Company. Cn-
cinnati, Ohio
4. wuriitzer Grand Piano, value $3.50;
donated by The Rudolph Wuriitxer Com
pany. Cincinnati, Ohio.
s. War Savings Stamps. value $500.
maturity value. v.
6. Herschede Ginning Hall Clock,
value $500; donated by Herschede Hall
Clock Company, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Z. Indian Motorcycle. value $3.50; do
mated by Hendee Manufacturing Com
pany, Springfield, Mass.
8. Sonora Grand Photograph, value
$500; donated by Sonora Phonograph
Sales Company, New York.
g. Six-Piece Bedroom Suite and Rug.
value $500; donated by Tho May Com
pany, Cleveland, Ohio.
10. Gruen verithin Watch, value 500;
donated by Gruen Watchmakers Guild,
Cincinnati, Ohio.
IL. Seventy-two Piece Set Gorham
Silver Flatware, value 500; donated by
Goodman Brothers. Columbus. Ohio.
IL. War Savings Stamps, value $IOO,
maturity value; donated by "A Friend
Of the Schools" .
1s. Guldan Violin and full equi oraent.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1919-04-17

tion of members will occur. Spe.
cial music. At night the Sunday
School will have interesting Easter
exercises and pantomine, with a
brief service of pictures.
Sunday School at 8 o'clock will
enthusiastically fill it's peck of
money for good causes.
Epworth League at 6 80 p. m.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1919-04-17
Do You Sleep Well?

To be at his best man must have
sound refreshing sleep. When wake
full and restless, at night he is in no
condition for work or business during
the day Wakefulness is often caused
by indigestion and constipation, and is
quickly relieved by Chamberlain's Tab
lets. Try Q dose Of these tablets and
re- how much better you feel with q
clear bead and good diseutloR
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1919-04-17
CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Continued from First Page.

Thursday. evening the Minute
Men have charge, and Friday
night the Good Friday service.
The pastor Sunday morning will
preach on "The Ultimate Faith.
The baptism of children and recep-
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1919-04-17
OHIO WAR SAVINGS SCHOOL CONTEST
OPENS april II; $4,000 IN Prizes

COLUMBUS O(SpecaEght dollars prizes been
distributed Ohio War Savings Committees
Vacation Thrift Of this
Quoted
The April Oct Regulations prevailing
during the 1913 contest will this contest
Following is o prizes, ne
PRIZES, VALUES AND DoNowa.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1919-04-17
NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Bids will be received by the Board of
EDUCATION for the transportation of
pupils from outlying districts for the
school year 1919-1920. For full in
formation as to milage. etc. see Super
intendent. j. A. Neitz or any member of
the Board.
All bids must be in the hands of the
Clerk by Friday, April IS, 1919.
The Board reserves the right to reject
any and all bids.
GEORGE F. MERICLE, Clerk,
sb Board of Education.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1919-04-17
LIST OF PRIZES, VALUES AND DoNo~s-

value 500; donated By The auidan Com
IA. Mahogany Spinet Desk and Chair.
value $50; donated by The Sterling and
WEIGH Company, Cleveland. Ohio.
Is. Six Walnut Dining Room Chairs,
value 500; donated by The Stomps- Burk-
hardt Company, Dayton, Ohio.
16. Singer Sewing Machine value $74;
donated by The Singer Sewing Machine
Company, Columbus, Ohio.
II. Bicycle, value $3.50; donated by
Dayton, Ohio.
1s. Vase, value $50; donated by Rock
wood Potteries, Cincinnati, Ohio.
The 2. L. White Company, Columbus,
Ohio
20. Box Of Fancy Baked Goods, value
$50; donated by Green and Green Com
pany, Dayton, Ohio.
21. Lamp ~ and Set Of Alcott Books
(2), value $50; donated by ~ George H.
Bowman Company, Cleveland, Ohio, and
| (2) Burrows Brothers Company, Cleve-
land, Ohio
22 Princeton Canoe. value $50; do
mated by The w. H. Mullins Company.
Salem, Ohio.
2s Banjo Mandolin, value $50: do
mated by Heaton's Music Store, Colum-
bus, Ohio.
"a. Dinner Set of China Ware, value
| $40; donated by The Steubenville Pottery
| Company, Steubenville, Ohio.
rs. Dinner Set Of China Ware, value
| $40; donated by The Edwin NJ. Knowles
Company, East Liverpool, Ohio.
each county making the highest indi-
apital prizes, will be presented . spe-
D. l.. Auld Company, Columbus, Ohio.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1919-04-17
NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Bids will be received by the Board
Of Education Of the Perrysburg Public
school, for $50 tons (more or less) Of
soft COAL to be delivered in the base
ment of the school building. rs
All bids must be in the hands of the
Clerk by Friday, April 18. 1919.
GEORGE F. MERICLE, Clerk.
Sb Board of Education.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1919-04-17

40 acres of good black soil, 2 miles
west of Whitehouse; fine stone road
For sale cheap.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1919-04-17
Real Estate Bargains

House on Second street, has Z
rooms, cellar and all modern i'm,
provements. Lot 66xl65. Price
right for quick sale.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1919-04-17
......FOR SALE......

Modern house on Second street.
Good location. All conveniences. A
fine home.
Vacant lot on Second street. Fine
building lot at bargain.
House and lot on Indiana avenue.
Large lot and good location.
House and lot on Sixth street at a
bagain.
House and lot on Third street. Good
barn. One-third cash, balance monthly
payments.
House and lot on Seventh street.
Garage and good location. A bargain
for some one. ..
New Britain herald., 1919-12-27
CITY ITEMS

Masouerade and mardi gras, Bar decks hall tonight, Wheeler's orch.- advt.
 , The Spring Farm Dairy of NeWing- ton is offering the public of New Brit ain and vicinity milk from tuberculin tested herds, delivered anywhere in New Britain for eighteen cents a quart and ten cents a pint This milk compares well with milk sold else where from twenty-two to twenty eight cents a quart. A trial will con- vince you Call Valley 253.-advt.
 Free lecture on Christian Science, Sunday, 3:45, at Lyceum. See advt. -adVt. . Benjamin Solomon of Al Francis street has complained to the police that a tire was stolen from his auto mobile late yesterday afternoon.
 Mrs. William of Clark street com plained to the police this morning con- corning the actions of children coast ing on Clark street hill. She said that several articles have been stolen within the past few days.
 Miss Winifred A. O'Brien of this city is in the class of student nurses at St. Marys. hospital, Waterbury that is to be graduated next year.
 Two cases of diphtheria, one on Com onwealth avenue and one on Broad street, were quarantined this morning.
 Miss Gladys RathbOne of Norwich is the guest of Miss Gladys Strople of Harrison street. Miss RathbOne is a classmate of Miss StrOple's at La salle seminary.
 MT. and Mrs. F. Allan Gaylord of Utica, x. Y, are the guests of MT. and Mrs. Frederick Porter of Harrison street.
 Carlisle Kron of Sherman court has as his guest Wardell St. John who is an instructor at Choate school in Wal lingford.
 The store of Salvatore Vairole, To- cated on the corner of East Main and Elm streets, together with fixtures and goods was sold at public auction this afternoon to several local parties, by Consta blc Fred Winkle, who acted un- der, orders from tho court.
 Masquerade and mardi gras. Bar decks hall tonight, Wheeler's orch.-- GQVt.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-27
NO POISON BOOZE
 IS LOCATED HERE
Police Fail to Find Any Evidence That Wood Alcohol Drinks
 Are Sold.

Up to a late hour this afternoon there had been no reports of local sales of the poisonous liquor which has resulted in the death of many per sons throughout the country in the past two days. The report which gained circulation yesterday that some of the stuff had been shipped to this city, caused no end of a scare. Police officials, however, said today that there had been no complaints, and there is every indication that none of the stuff has found it's way into the Hardware City. Several local saloons have kept their doors open since July 1, but the brand of goods dispensed has not had as damaging effect on the drinkers as in Hartford and other cities. There is a prevailing opinion, however, that the sales of any suspicious beverage between now and January 16, when the 18th amendment becomes effective, will be greatly decreased. The visit of the federal officers to this city last Saturday also had an effect on some of the places, it is said, and the fact that a local saloon keeper was heavily fined in police court last Wednesday, played havoc with any of the dealers who might have taken a chance' dur ing the holidays to dispense their stock left over since July 1.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-27
Water Board to Present
 Salary Requests Monday

The first hearings for the salary committee will be held Monday eve- ming in Room 201, City hall, when officials of the water board will be given an opportunity of presenting their requests for salary increases and show cause why their wages should be boosted. It was announced late today. It is probable that such offices as the water board-those that are self operative-win be heard be- fore offices from which there is no revenue. Sessions will be held regu- larly until all departments are heard and an announcement of decisi ons will then be made.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-27
Mrs. Mary Zcn1an.

Mrs. Mary Leman, widow of the late Charles Zeman died at the New Brit ain General hospital last night follow ing a lengthy illness. She was re- moved to the hospital only yesterday afternoon.
 Mrs zeman was 62 years of age and was native of Bohemia She made her home with her daughter Mrs William Hampl of 39 Linwood street Besides her daughter, she is survived by a son in Baltimore and two broth CTS. as well several relatives in Europe.
 The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at o'clock from the Err win Memorial chapel. Rev. Dr. G. W c. Hill will off1ciate and interment will be in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-27
MUCH MAIL HANDLED.
Thousands of Pieces of Matter Are
 Handled During Holiday Rush.

Postmaster William F. Delaney to- day announced the figures of mail matter handled at the local post office between December 22 and "A, inclu- sive, as follows: Pouches, containing letters and post cards, dispatched out, 1o5 sacks of parcel post, despatched, 2,390. Of the incoming mail in the three days. there was 127 pouches and 2,G75 mail sacks. During the three above mentioned days, 172,O00 letters and post cards were cancelled in the machine and 3O,OO0 were cancelled by the hand machine. Postmaster Delaney desires to express his thanks to the press and theaters for the ad- vertising matter given in regard to early mailing which greatly aided in the facilities at the office. He also wishes to thank the public for their assistance in mailing their mail early. Everything that could be handled and delivered was done at the office dur ing the three big rush days.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-27
Comparatively Quiet
 Year For the Bremen

The past year has been a rather quiet one for the firem en. The records of the department were not available owing to the indisposition of Chief Robert M. Dame, who keeps such matters securely locked up in his desk One of the officers at the cen- tral station said this afternoon, that the bell alarms would be about the same as those in 1918. The most de- structive and damaging fire of the year was at John Olson's blaming and woodworking plant and John Mercer's s garage on Pearl street, when an esti- mated damage of 1000 was done in October.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-27
FEW DRINKS OF WOOD ALCOHOL IS
 AN INITIATION INTO SUICIDE CLUB
Medical Fraternity Knows it Under Name of Alcohol Methyieum' and Dr. w. Lyon Eplains Nature
 of Liquid and Its Effect Human Being

state of coma, or deep sleep, by the tenn. Death is caused by a paralysis of the nerVc centers.
 The blindness which results from wood alcohol sometimes does not show itself for three or four days. In the meantime the victim may not feel any of the effects, but when blindness does occur the case is considered
 hopeless. First there may be a stage of tenn porary loss of sight followed
 by what appears the regaining of the use of the optic nerves But this in turn is followed by another loss of
 sight, and it usually proves perma-
 nent. Tho blindness is followed by
 death in many cases. Death, unlike
 that resulting from other pOisons, is
 practically painless.
 pr. Waterman Lyon, a New Britain physician, in speaking of the effects of wood alcohol poison emphasized the two dangers which come from drink ing the liquid. The first is that in many cases the victim does not realize the symptoms, which cause him at first little discomfort, are usually fatal. The second is that treatm ent is usually too late, unless applied imm ediately after the alcohol is taken into the system. .''- ] The only treatment known is. an | emptying or evacuation of the stomach and the application of stim ulating
 drugs to the nerves.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-27
What is wood alcohol?

w nat IS wood alCOnOl
 Alcohol Methyleum,' as it is termed in medical dictionaries, is eN- tensively manufa ctured in the United States, the yearly output exceeding 30,000,000 gallons. It's uses as fuel and as an ingredient for Bay Rum, cologne and other cosmetics are we'll known, and there are few housewives who do not possess a bottle of the liquid with the \ familiar danger sign" or 'poison' label conspicuously placed on the retainer. The beverage, for. such has it become since the de- mise of John Barleycorn, is manu- and other wood fibres,- and it differs principally from pure alcohol in that the latter is derived in it's manufac- ture from starch and grain. Tn Eu- rope it is largely made from potatoes, and in this country from rye, corn, barley and other grain.
 What makes the drinking of a1co- hol particularly dangerous is that the effects are first noticeable hl symptoms closely allied to those which follow a spree" from drinking Whiskey con- taining pure alcohol. When any con- coction containing wood alcohol is taken into the system, there follows a temporary stimulation, similar to that arising from pure alcohol. This may be followed by nausea and sick ness which gradually results in a
New Britain herald., 1919-12-27
LIGGETT EMPL0YES
 ID HAVE INSURANCE
Local Clerks Benefited by Plan
 Effective Christmas Day

The directors of the Louis K. Liz gett company put in effect on Christ mas Day a plan for insuring the lives Of it's employees with the intention of expressing it's appreciation of the service of it's representative in all stores during the past year.
 The Riker-IIegemann company of this city is a branch of the Liggetr chain of stores and it's employees will be included in this insurance.
 The plan is as follows:
 equalled in liberality by any other corporation. It will be maintained en- tirely at the company's expense with out obligation on the part of the enl- ploye. It will apply to every enploye who has performed at least one con- tinuous years service. Those who have not been employed for a year will automatically qualify on the date on which they complete a full year. No medical examination is required and the insurance ceases at the term ination of employment. .+
 The pla his as follows:
 All employees of the company who on Decem Der 18th shall have complet- ed one years service with the cor; pany, and whose yearly salary is less than s2,500, will immediately be in- sured for the sum of $1,O00 and this insurance will be increased each year thereafter by s250, until the maxi mum of $2,500 has been reached.
 All employees who on December 25th shall have completed one years service with the company and whose salary is more than s2,500 will imnle- diately be insured for the sum oi $2,000, and this insurance will be in- creased each year thereafter by $5OC until the maximum of S5,00O has been reached.
 Cards have been distributed in thl local store upon which is filled in the info rlnation as to the beneficiary and other data to complete the com pany's records. The insurance is with the Travellers Insurance company and in dividual policies will be distributed as soon as the data is compiled.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-27
New Britain Young Man
 Is Married in England

Mr and Mrs. James F. Dunigan, of 1914 North street, have just received a letter from their son George stating he was to be married to Miss Amy Preston, of Hull, England, on Decem Der 22. Dunigan is 22 years old and employed by shipping concern as 8 steward on the steamer Donora, ply ing between South American, Euro pean and United States ports. He is in England at present and expects to sail for South America. soon. From there he will make another voyage to German ports and then return to England He intends to bring his English bride home to the United States within year.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-27
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED. James P. Baldwin to Wed Miss Mil
 tIrcll A Palmer.

Announcement of the engagement of Miss Mildred A. Palmer and James P. Baldwin was made last evening at a dinner given by Miss Beatrice M. Porter at her home on West Main street. Miss Palmer is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. V. M. Palmer of Lin- coin street. After graduating from the New Britain High school and State Normal school Miss Palmer has been teaching in I>ensington and the local schools.
 Mr. Baldwin is the son of Mr. and Mrs. c. H. Baldwin of Forest street. Since his graduation a year ago frolE Rensselaer, Polytechnic institution at Troy, N. Y., MT. Baldwin has been em- ployed as chemist for the New De- parture Manufacturing company in Bristol,
New Britain herald., 1919-12-27
C,istian Science Church.

First Church of Christ, Scientist, eorner of West Main street and Park
 Place. Sunday service at 10:45 a. ,n. Subject: Christian Science Sun Ray school at :45 a. m. Wednesday evening meeting at 8 o'clock. The Reading Room, Room 504 National
 Bank Building, is open to the public daily from 12 until o'clock except Sundays and holidays. This church
 Twill give free lecture on Christian Science by John Randall Dunn, c. $.
 B., in Lyceum Theatre Sunday after hoon at 3:45 o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-27
Five Dead in ChicaeO.

Chicago, Dec. 27.-F'ive victims of wood alcohol poisoning are dead here. a sixth is dying and several others are seriously ill as a result of Xmas orgies. Federal and local authorities opened a vigorous investigation today to fix responsibility for the sale of the poison.
 County and city officials here today joined hands for a crusade against the selling, as beverage, of wood alco- hol, which, since July 1, has killed approximately 35 men. Four today were in hospitals unconscious from yesterday.
 Many Since July.
 We have held inquests on 23 or 30 bodies since July 1, all victims of this drug" said Peter M. Hoffman, coro- ner of Cook county. "I expect a lot more in a few days from New Year celebrations"
 One ordinary drink of wood alcohol can make a man permanently blind and sometimes kill him, MT. Hoffman added.
 Two men who sold wood alcohol to men who died after drinking it have been held for the grand jury on mur- der charges.
 A city ordinance which would limit the sale of wood alcohol to commer- cia1 men alone and remove it from drug stores and saloons is expected to be submitted within a few days.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-27
New York Alarmed

New York, Dec. 27.-Federal agents, health authorities and police in many cities in the east were stirred into &C., tion today against traffic in "whis- key'' made from wood alcohol follow ing the wave of deaths and blindness from this cause in Massachusetts and Connecticut. The death list of vic- tims of Xmas 'cheer" in these states totalled at least Al early today. Off, cials declared it probable that unre- ported cases by the score exist from coast to coast. A general warning has been issued here by agencies CO., operating in the fight, telling the pub lie of the danger lurking in anything that passes for whiskey in saloons
 Arrests were expected in New York today in connection with the deaths in Chicopee Falls and Holyoke, Mass and Hartford, Conn.,, the three towns hardest hit by the poison drunk as liquor.
 Department of justice agents an- nounce they have traced the "whis- keyn' to New York where they say it was made.