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Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-03-03
CHURCH FOUNDERS
Founders of The Churches of Christ
in Fulton County-Brief Biograph-
les and Incidents in the Early His
tory of The Christian Churches

From notes furnished us by Miss
Olive Roos we gather some very in
teresting facts concerning the found
ing and pioneer work of The Churches
of Christ in the county which will be
OF interest not only to members of
these churches but as well to many
OF the older residents of the county
who are not connected with this body
OF Christians, but to whom many of
the names mentioned will be familiar
and recall many very pleasant remin-
iscences. 1t goes without saying that
in the development of our county from
a wilderness to it's present condition
the preaching of the Gospel of Christ
and the churches with their various
forms of social service and their teach
ing, have been very important factors
and among the churches that have
brought and perpetuated the Chris
tian spirit in Fulton county the Chris
tian church occupies a prominent
place.
From the notes furnished by Miss
Roos we gather that one of the earl
lest of the pioneers and founders of
the Disciple or Christian church in
Fulton county was Moses Ayers; a
man who to use Miss Roos' words liv-
ed life well spent, made the world
better for having lived in it and whose
life commended itself to all who knew
him.
Moses Ayers was one of the charter
members of the church at Brush Creek
Lucas county, now Spring Hill, Fulton
county, which was organized in March
1841, by Benjamin Alton of DeKalb
county, Indiana,
Moses Ayers was born July End
1904 in Maryland; he came into what
is now Fulton county, February 26th,
1888 and his cabin home was the stop
ping place for people going and COM
| ing from Eastern Ohio, to Indiana.
His family consisted of seven children,
five boys and two girls. From some In
diana people Mr.. Ayers heard of Bro
ther Tlton whom later he engaged to
come and hold a meeting in his home
Mr.. Alton came and held the meetings
which Mr.. and Mrs. Ayers enjoyed
preparing for in this hospitable cabin
home. Mr.. Alton baptized seven hun
dred and eight and before leaving
organized the Spring Hill church with
seventeen charter members.
Mr.. Ayers could not promise Bro
ther Alton any money for his services
but when this earnest worker started
to return to his home in Indiana, Mr.
Ayers gave him a COW worth twenty
five or thirty dollars. Mrs. Ayers
died December 10th, 1854 and Mr.
Ayers was again married October 10
1856, to Altha Southworth. After
his second marriage he moved tc
Michigan and located at what is now
Niles; he took his religion with him
and did what he could to establish
Christianity in that neighborhood. II
was through his efforts that Brother
C. ]. Blackman was brought to Nor.
iey's Corners, now Lyons and establish
ed church there in 1858 or SO. Bro.
ther Ayers advanced the cause Of
Christianity to the day of his deatf
which occurred May 10th, 1884. Th'
above facts in regard to Mr.. Aver:
were furnished by James s. Riddle.
L. L. Carpenter.
Perhaps no other one person WHIT
had to do with the establishment o.
the Churches of. Christ in this sectiol
! Continued on page ten)
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-03-03

There is nothing that gives the
publishers of the Tribune more pleas
ure than to call attention to and
chronicle the progress and sussessful
achievements of the people and in
stitutions of Wauseon and Fulton
county. In fact we look upon this as
part of the service which we should
as a newspaper render to the COM
munity we represent. Whether it be
an individual, a church, school, a
lodge, a club or a business institu-
tion that has performed some mes4-
torious act, contributed to the vel
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-03-03
EFFICIENCY IN SERVICE
Wonderful Machine That Increases the Efficiency Of
A Wauseon Banking Institution Provisions For
the Convenience and Comfort of Ladies By
Wauseon Business Houses @

of Spencer -Edgar-Vollmer Co, and the
Brigham Guilford Dept. store. These
are ways in which the business in
stitutions Of our town are serving the
people of the community with out
seeking compensation for such ser
vice other than TO attract people to
their places Of business and to the
town as a trading and business CEN
ter. It gives US pleasure to call at
tention to thesA things and so help
the people Of the community to ap-
preciase the advantages Of their own
home town.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-03-03
BOX SOCIAL.

There will be box social Friday
evening, March 10, 1916, at the Pow
ers school, District No. 2, Chesterfield
township three and one half miles
south Of Morenci, Michigan. Every
one comel Ladies bring box and
gentlemen your pocket book.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-03-03
STORY HOTIR

Both the meeting Of the school IL
brary and the story for little chill
dren will be held Saturday after
noon at the public library.
The club, which is for pupils from
the fourth to eighth grades, inclusive,
will meet at three o'clock. Miss
Dessa Prickett will be, leader.
The story hour for children from
kindergarten age to third grade in
elusive, will meet at 2:15 o'clock
Miss Helen Brigham will have charge
Of this section.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-03-03
If You Can't Get It in Town.

Someone in almost every town in
the United States sells Hanford's Bal
sam of Myrrh. If you can't get it
write G. C. sHanford's Mfg. Co., SYRIA
cuse, N. Y. Price Soc and $1.00.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-03-03

are moving days with
many and new homes
means new pieces of
FU RNITUR RE or
NEW RUGS.
Our two floors are
filled with new spring
designs in Furniture
and Rugs of quality
and we would be
pleased to have you
call and see our offer
ings.
We consider it a
pleasure to show: our
lines believing our
high quality and re-
asonable prices will
appeal to the most
critical buyers. :
Drop in-whether
you intend to buy or
not, you will enjoy
looking at good fur
niture.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-03-03
Proper Treatment for Bilousness.

For a long time Miss Lula Skelton.
Churchville, N. Y, was bilious and had
sick headache and dizzy spells. Cham
berlain's Tablets were the only thing
that gave her perrnaslent relief. For
sale by all dealers.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-03-03

For hot grease burns apply Han
ford's Balsam lightly until the fire
is extracted.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-03-03

Damaged Goods the most popular
film play of the year at the Princess
March 9th.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-03-03

The most eloquent appeal to the
public every offered Damaged Goods
at the Princess March 9th.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-03-03

For lame back use Hanford's Bal
sam. Rub it on and rub it in thorough
".
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-03-03

CONTINUED on page ten)
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-03-21
CONGRESS VOTES
ARMY INCREASE
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RE.
CRUlTiNG UP TO 100000 MEN
is SPEEDILY ADOPTED
MORE TROOPS ARE ASKED
Senator Sherman Would Withdraw
Regulars From Philippines for
Duty in Mexico-One Mega
tive Vote in House.

Washington, D. c., March 49, -
The senate Wednesday afternoon
adopted the Hay-Chamberlain resoIu-
ton for immediate increase in the
regular army to 100000 men.
The only fight on the measure was
by Hoke Smith, who proposed an
amendment that the r IN be enlisted
for two years, instead Of the usual
four. He announced himself as op-
posed to long term enlistments, and
said in the present instance he was
sure men could be obtained more cas-
lily if they could be assured they
would not be taken from civil life too
long.
Senator Sherman of Illinois intro
duced a resolution to withdraw the
1891 regulars from the Philippines
for service on the Mexican border.
Sherman said the Philippine troops,
acclimated to tropical temperature
and trained to guerilla warfare, would
be ideal forces to repel attacks by
bands of murdererS and bandits" He
would leave the 5,755 native scouts as
the whole Philippine garrison.
The resolution was passed in the
house late on Tuesday, without OBJ
lection or debate, and with only one
dissenting vote.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-03-21
CRITICS ARE SCORED
VAN HISE TELLS NEENAH CLUB
MANY HAVE BEEN MISLED.
President of University of Wisconsin,
Discusses Work From Every
Standpoint.

Misunderstanding that a general
mlsconception was had in regard to
the management of the state univer-
sity, President Charles r. Van Hise
of that institution, in an address be-
fore the Neenah club here scored crit
les of the university and stated that
it was managed by as efficient an or
ganization as existed in any other de-
partment of the state.
President Van Hise discussed the
work of the university from every
standpoint, especially the lead it had
taken in extension and research work,
the latter doing much in developing
and putting on higher plane agricul-
tural pursuits throughout the state.
The charge that politics had been
played at the university was vigor-
ously denied. The condition of the
finances of the university were eX-
planned, as were the various miscon-
ceptions that have given rise to the
opinion that the Legislature had made
appropriations in excess of other
years.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-03-21

them have had on the border has
hardened and toughened them for just
the character of campaign that they
will have to undergo.
''But it is going to be hard job.
Villa has fed to one of the naturally
most desolate countries in the world.
What nature did not do for it in this
respect the fighting factions in Mex
leo have done. Unless we go in there
sufficiently supplied with food and
fodder to take care of the problem of
subsistence, we would be defeated by
nature long before we meet Villas
forces. There is nothing left in all
that vast and naked region for us to
buy or take. Our prisoners, taken in
the Columbus raid, tell us that Villa
and his men are living off 'jerked"
beef. They have no other food sup
ply of consequence"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-03-21

was TO be given a rife to kill the
'gringos' in Columbus. / told him |
would shoot him first.
81 believe you would he said"
Mrs. Wright was guarded outside of
Columbus, about 500 yards, while the
attack was made on the city. She
asked to be released, but her guard
said he must have VILLAS consent
Wnen the troops retreated she started
toward Columbus. Villa, one of the
last of the fleeing raiders, stopped
beating his horse and men with his
sword upon seeing her.
DO you want to go home?" he
asked.
DO you mean to Mexico?" she
asked
No, to the United States"
Yes"
Go" he said.
May | take my mare and saddle?
she asked.
Yes be answered, and rode on.
Mrs. Wright then rode into Column
bus.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-03-21
TO HOLD UNIQUE BANQUET
Superior Commerce. Club Will Stage
Booster Dinner With Toastnas-
ter $500 Miles Away.

Superior. - With the POSTMASTER
presiding from a distance of $500
miles members of the Superior Com
mercial club will hold unique boost
ers banquet March 80 at Hotel SUI
perior. John T. MURPHY, publisher of
the Superior Telegram, who is spend
ing the winter in Los Angeles will be
connected with every table in the
banquet room by long distance tele-
phone and direct the program. Prom
inent Pacific coast men, speaking
from the California city will address
the banquetters.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-03-21
FOUND GUILTY OF CHARGES
Neenah Chief of Police Is Dismissed
From Office by Police and
Fire Commission.

Neenah.-Found guilty on four Of
the seven charges preferred by Mayor
G. B. Clark, Chief of Police James w.
Brown was dismissed from Office by
the board of police and fire commits
sioners.
Negligence, incompetence and fail
ure to fulfill orders given him by the
commission and common council were
the principal charges upon which he
was convicted.
Brown has been chief of police here
for ten years. Civil service examina-
lions will be held shortly by the COM
mission and a new chief appointed.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-03-21
AMERICAN NEWSPAPERS
BARRED FROM MEXICO

Brownsville, Texan official decree
barring all American newspapers from
Matamoros, the Mexican town across
issued by the military authorities
there today. No reason was given.
The action came as a surprise here.
and two arrests of newspaper car
riers resulted.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-03-21
Raid Planned for Months.

Columbus, n. NJ, March 11.-Papers
found on the battlefield opposite Co.
lumbus revealed that Francisco Villa
decided last October to wage warfare
against Americans. This step, accord
ing to Villas personal documents, was
taken Immediately after recognition
by the United States of the Carranza
de facto government and began with
the institution of Villas campaign in
Sonora, which ended disastrously at
Aqua Prieta, Nov. 20.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-03-21
Indians Become Good Farmers,

Shawano.-Perhaps the first farm
ers' institute ever held on the Menom-
inee reservation will be held at Kesh-
ena on March 81 and %. j. T. Volta
and J. R. banks of the agricultural
college at Madison, will be the speak
ers. Supt. Nicholson is doing all in
his power to have the Indians pay
more attention to farming Many In
dams are becoming good farmers.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-03-21
TENSION Is RELIEVED
BY CARRANzA ATTITUDE
Cooperation in Villa Expedition Re-
assures President and Members
of Administration.

Washington, D c., March 16 =
With American troops across the
Mexican border Wednesday night
seeking Villa and his bandits, Presi-
dent Wilson and officials of the war
department resigned themselves to
wait, possibly many days, for news of
development in the chase.
Information that forces of the de
facto Mexican government were CO.
operating with the expedition from
the United States served to relieve
tense anxiety that had been appar-
ent on all sides over the possibility
of Carranza troops revolving against
their commanders and attempting to
oppose the entry of the Americans.
Reports told of Gen. Obregon, Car
ranza's new secretary of war and
chief military leader ordering Gen.
Gavira, commander of the Juarez gar
rison to cooperate in every way with
the United States forces. This was &C
cepted as convincing proof of the at
titude of the Carranza government.
While apparently there has been no
formal discussion of what shall be
done with Villa, if he is captured, it
is regarded as probable that if taken
alive the bandit leader will be turned
over to the de facto government for
prompt execution
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-03-21
Farming Course Completed.

Madison.-The 139 members of the
short course in agriculture at the Uni
versity of Wisconsin graduated here
in by William H. Jordan of the New
York agricultural experiment station
at Geneva. The entire enrolment of
this course consist of farmers, 80 per
cent of whom are from Wisconsin.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-03-21
Rules AGAINST Independents-

Madison. - Attorney General Owen
holds independent candidates can not
run for office after the primaries in
cities where the nonpartisan election
law is in force. The opinion reverses
that written by Assistant Attorney
General Messerschmidt in response to
the same question.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-03-21
Truck Drivers for Mexico.

Kenosha-With cheering hundreds
wishing them good luck, thirty three
Kenosha men making up the first mo-
tor truck unit ever recruited for the
United States army left Kenosha for
Ell Paso, Texas, on special train
These men are going to pilot the big
Jeffrey quads made in Kenosha in the
chase after Villa.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-03-21
Sues on Job Promise.

Superior.-ln lieu of city job,
which he claims he was promised but
not supplied as reward for assistance
in putting over candidate, Basil
Whereatt has started suit to collect
SIS from Robert J. Shields, who was
active in Investigations of elections of
Senator Stephenson in this state, and
Senator Lorimer in Illinois.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-03-21
Women for Good Roads.

Kenosha. Women in Kenosha
county are interested in good roads,
and scores in the town of Pleasant
Prairie have signed a petition asking
the town board to levy a poll tax
against them in order to obtain more
money for building permanent roads.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-03-21
Average Ace Increasing.

The number of people who attain
the age Of hundred grows greater
yearly. This is not a fancy, but
definite statistical fact, which proves
that the average length of human life
on this planet is slowly but steadily
increasing.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-03-21
Experienced.

Bill-"So his son has gone to the
WARP" Jill-"Yes, indeed do you
suppose he'll know how 20 charge
properly when the time comes?" HE
ought to. He was a taxicab driver
once"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-03-21
To Clean Glass.

1t is a good idea to clean the glass
over pictures with cloth wrung from
hot water and dipped in alcohol Pol
ISL them Immediately until they are
dry and glossy with chamois or tissue
paper.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-03-21
The Sabbath,

A world without Sabbath would
be like man without a smile, like
a summer without flowers, and like
a homestead without a garden. It
is the joyous day of the whole week.
-Beecher.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-03-21
Complete satisfaction Not Good.

You will get accustomed to living
your life right through with a want
in it. We all have to do that. You
will get accustomed to wanting, and
this habit will come to be a part of
your life. You will be all the better
for it'll. s. Merriman
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-03-21
Somewhat Rouuh on Bill.

Talk about economy" said an Eng
fish miners wife. We'll, sir, every
night when my Bill comes home l
shove him IN the bathtub, clothes and
all, and after he gets out / sieve the
water and make briquettes of it for
the fire.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-03-21
CattIemea Hold Meeting.

Wautoma - The Guernsey Breed
ers' association of Waushara county
met at the courthouse in this village.
The attendance was large. A HOl
stein Breeders association also was
organized.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-03-21
The Easier WAY.

Don't you want to be leader Of
the people?" Its hard work to be
real leader" commented Senator
Sorghum. Its usually easier to get
along by jollying the crowd. Wash
ington Star.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-03-21
Atonement,

81 hate the smell Of mothballs and
there's woman next door hanging up
the clothes she has had put away with
them" why object to that? She's
doing you a neighborly kindness, in
airing your grievances"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-03-21
Still One Thing to Learn.

What are your daughters studying
now?" Nothing" replied Mr.. Cum
rox. "They have learnt all about mu-
sic, paintin' an literature. All they've
got left to learn is not to bother peo-
pie with them"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-03-21
Nine Mould Be IreaSurer-

Grand Rapids. - The ninth candi-
date for the Office of city treasurer is
former Treasurer M. G. Gordon The
only candidate in the field for mayor
is Charles E. Briere.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-03-21
lndiscreet Advice.

Doctor Madam, you must take
more exercise. l should advise walk
Ing every day"
Wealthy Lady-"Walking Ny dear
doctor, you must be accustomed to at
tending poor peoplei"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-03-21
True HanninesS.

Happy the man who, remote from
busy life, is content, like the primitive
race of mortals, to pillow his paternal
lands with his own oxen, freed from
all borrowing and lending-Horace
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-03-21
Uncle Makes a Reflection.

Dar'd mebbe be mo- married hap
piness, said Uncle Eben, 'ef de aver
bein' able to manage pillow as she
does fob bein' able to pick de guitar"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-03-21
Hawaiian SUGAR.

The quantity of sugar produced on
an acre of land in Hawaii is greater
This is due to the wonderful irriga-
ton system.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-03-21
Mystery of Woman.

A distinguished physician says there
is no such thing as a normal woman.
We presume that what the doctor
means TO say is that women are nor
mally abnormal
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-03-21
Ancient AImanacs

Almanacs are in existence that
were compiled in the eleventh CEN
fury, but they are in manuscript:
the first printed almanac was issued
about the year 1875.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-03-21
Greater Necessity.

A financial journal publishes rules
for discovering counterfeit bank notes
What the average man wants is
few simple rules for discovering the
genuine article
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-03-21
New HIGH School Sure.

Manawa-At joint meeting of the
town of Little Wolf and the village of
Manawa a vote for $4,000 was car
ried to build a new high school here
the coming year.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-03-21
Bio ADVANTAGE,

There must be a tremendous advan-
tage in being so rich that a merchant
is afraid of making you mad in send
ing q bill.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-03-21
japanese Like Vans.

Japan has erected a monument over
the grave of the scientist who intro
duced the sweet potato into the empire
for general cultivation more than twp
centuries ago
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-03-21
No Hurry for Details

Passenger TO chauffeur)-"Hey!
you've run over a man. Aren't you
going TO stop?" Chauffeur-"Naw!
/ can read all about it in the pa
pers'-Boston Transcript
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-03-21
His Future Home Apparent.

The man who says he was never
scared in all his life ought to begin
right now to be afraid of what eter-
nifty holds for those who do not tell
the truth.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-03-21
Travellers Elect Officers.

Manitowoc. j. S. Egan has been
elected president of the local Travel
ers' Protective association. w. f.
Raetz was chosen secretary and W.
F. Pfueger, vice-president.