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Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-05-05
CHRISTIAN CHURCH.

"If Christ should come to Wauseon
where would he find the Devil'. or
some sins of Wauseon people, will be
the sermon subject for next Sunday
7:30.
Bible School 9:3O. Morning ser
mon 10:45. Junior and senior en-
deavor $3.50.
Mothers Day., sermon Sunday
morning May 18th.
The K. of P. Lodge will attend in a
body Sunday night May 18th.
Seats free. A cordial invitation.
J. A. WHARTON. Pastor.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-05-05
PASTOR RECOGNIZED
Recognition Service At The Congre-
gatiOnal Church, Monday Evening
May Eighth--Rev. w. C. Schafer
To Be Formally Recognized as Pas
tor By Toledo Congregational As
sOciatiOn.

| Followinga custom prevalent among
the Congregational church of Ameri
ca, though never observed by the Wau.
Seon church, of installing pastors Sc.
lected by the individual church. The
Wauseon church will hold a Recogni
tlon Service in the church on Monday
evening May 8th, at which service
Rev. W. c. Schafer will be formally
recognized as pastor of this church
by the Toledo Association of Cngre.
gational Churches and Ministers. This
is public service and a cordial invi.
tation is extended by the Con grega.
tional church to all to attend this ser.
vice.
The service will be presided over
by Rev. A. B. Eby, Moderator of the
Toledo Association and the program
beginning at 1880 Monday evening is
as follows:
Music:-Devotional Service-Hymn
Sermon:-Rev. L. ]. Luethi, pastor
The Second Congregational church
Toledo.
Charge to Pastor:-Rev. R. T. Boyd
Pastor Plymouth Congregational
church, Toledo.
Charge to the hurch:-Rev. Ernest
Bourner Allen, Washington street
Congregational church. Toledo.
Right Hand of Fellowship:-Re A,
B. Eby, Park Congregational church,
Toledo.
Welcome. in behalf of Wauseon Pas
tors and churches:-Rev.J J. A. Whar-
ton, First Christian church, Wauseon
Prayer:-Rev. C. H. Lennon, Con-
gregational church, New London
Observation-Disclosures by the
Pastor.
Rey Schafer, who was called to the
pastorate of the Wauseon Congrega-
tional church last February and be-
gan his ministry here March first
has by his genial personally and his
straightforward message from the
pulpit. won the confidence and esteem
of his congregation and will be an
other factor, added to the. influences
already at work in our town for rails
ing the moral standards of the COM
munity.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-05-05

Mr.. Walter L. Brown who for the
past three years has been the princi-
pal of the Swanton High Schol has
been elected by the Board of Educa-
ton of Chesterfield township as sup
erintendent of the new Chesterfield
Centralized School which will open
next September. Mr.. Brown has ac-
cepted the position and will move his
family to Chesterfield after the clos
ing of the SwanUon sihools.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-05-05
IndIan-Americans.

The Indians have the best title to
the name real Americans" since they
were here when the first immigrants
from the old world arrived on these
shores. The fact that they (the In
dians) may have come here from
some other continent does not affect
The argument.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-05-05

9:15 Sabbath Schoo, C. J. Ives, Supt.
1920 Some Disciples Succeeding
Others Failing.
$3.50 Epworth League, led by Clar-
ence Bowser.
1880 The Church.
Fifty men from Fayette are to
visit our Sunday School and morning
preaching service.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-05-05

Rev. Walter C. Schafer, of the
Congregational church will give a
special address on "The Bibles In
fiuence on Civilization, on Sunday
evening at $50 o'clock. This is given
in commemoration of the American
Bible Society's 100 years of existence.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-05-05
Showing His Ignorance.

what on earth are you doing?" de
manded the indignant dining-car con
ductor of the novice waiter; SERVING
soup on straight track? Why dom
you wait till we strike curve? Yol
don't know the first principles of rail
roading. Puck.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-05-05
GREAT DAY

Wednesday May oath will be great
day in Wauseon: The Knights of
Pythias lodges in Fulton county will
be gathered and with them lodges
from surrounding counties and states.
Supreme Lodge and Grand Lodge Of
ficers all and several; entertained by
the Gallant Three Hundred"
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-05-05
OLD MAGAZINES,

The Ladies Aid Society of the Con-
gregational church will gather ole
papers and magazines for shipment
on Saturday May 9th. Persons hav-
ing papers or magazines to contribute
please notify Mrs. D. E. Barkdull
Mrs. George Newcomer or Mrs. F. E
Kenyon.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-05-05

Mr.. Henry S. Winzeler of the Ohio
Art Company, of Bryan, has recent
ly taken out a life insurance policy
in the Union Central Life Insurance
Company for $4,000.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-05-05

The X: of P. Lodge of Wauseon will
attend church service in a body on
Sunday night May 18th at the Chris
tian church. Seats will be reserved
for the order and a special sermon
will be preached by the minister.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-05-05
o. P. HOFFMAN, Pastor.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.

OO1NUNEUAIIONA VAL VHU hOH.
Universal Bible Sunday" celebrat-
ing the Tooth anniversary of the
founding of The American Bible So
ciety.
9:30 Bible School. Everyone is ask
ed to bring a Bible.
11:00 a. m. Morning Worship. Ser
mon "My Bible"
500 p. m. Junior Endeavor.
7:30 p. m. Evening Service. Ad-
dress: "The Bibles Influence on
Civilization"
WALTER C. SCHAFER, Pastor.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-05-05
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to express our sincere
thanks to all neighbors and friends
for their kindness and aid during the
sickness and death of our little daugh-
ter Dorothy, also for their beautiful
floral offering.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. W. Ruger and family.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-05-05
RESOLUTION.

Resolved, by the Board of Trustees
of Public Affairs of the Village of
Wauseon, Ohio, that on and after May
1st, 1916, the minimum charge for
water, shall be two dollars.
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
PUBLIC AFFAIRS. "A
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-05-05

The Stratford-S Shakespeare Glass
entertained twenty-five ladies, mem
bers of Shakespeare classes of Toledo,
at luncheon at the home of Mrs. W.
T. Campbell on Thursday.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-05-05

Mr.. and Mrs. D. w. Beal have sold
their property on East Hickory street
to c. Braunschweiger, and have NOV
ed to Elkhart, Indiana, where he will
be employed in a refrigerator fac
tory.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-05-05

Don't forget the concert at the
Taylor church tonight May 9Th. given
by the Wauseon Methodist orchestra.
A good program is expected.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-05-05

"Some Sins of Wauseon", or where
Christ would find the Devil if he were
to come to Wauseon, will be discussed
by Rev. Wharton at the Christian
church Sunday night 7:30.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-05-05
DO YOU KNOW THAT

Light promotes cleanliness!
A clean mouth is essential to good
health?
Physical training in childhood is
the foundation Of adult health?
The U. S. Public Healht Service is
sues publications on hygiene and sani-
tation for free distribution
Isolation is the most efficient
means of controlling leprosy ?
the human machine is running badly
Bullets may kill thousands-fies
tens of thousands?
Obesity menaces longevity.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-05-05

Mrs. Davis Johnson will entertain
the ladies of Wauseon Chapter D. A.
R. at their final meeting for the year,
Friday afternoon.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-05-05

The Dover township commencement
exercises will be held at the Tedrow
Christian church, on Tuesday even
ing May 9th.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-05-05

Mrs. W. c. Schafer entertained the
ladies of the Congregs tional Miss
sionary Society at her home on East
Oak street. Monday afternoon.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-05-05

Paper used by the government
printing office last year cost 81, ,238, ,759
and salaries and wages at the printing
office amounted to $3,365,68O.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-05-05

The ladies of the Christian church
will meet next Wednesday afternoon
with Mrs. Ralph JGaiman on West
Elm street.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-05-05

Garrett Rooster and family who
have recently resided in Chicago re-
turned to Wauseon last Saturday to
make this their home.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-05-05

From now until October 1st, Wau-
seon stores will be kept open on Tues
day, Thursday and Saturday even
ings.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-05-05
j. H. WILLIAMS. Pastor.

EVANGELICAL CHURCH.
Sunday School $3.50.
Sermon 10:45.
Y. P. A. $50.
Sermon 7:30.
Prayer Meeting Wednesday even
ing 1880.
You are cordially invited to these
services.
V. A. BLANCHARD, Pastor.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-05-05

A special program was given in the
Christian church last Sunday night
by the Bible School 1t was intended
to give information concerning the
benevolent work of this religious
body. The offering will be sent to
help care for the aged orphans in the
13 national homes of the church.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-05-05

Mrs. Burt Garrett underwent an
abdominal operation at the Wauseon
hospital Monday of this week.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-05-05
KEEPING THE CREDIT AT HOME

Monday the county commissioners
sold $4,000 of county road bonds
there were fourteen bidders but the
Peoples State Bank of Wauseon put
in the best bid and secured the bonds.
Premiums paid amounted to $224.OO.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-05-05

Bryan business men have begun to
make plans for Fourth of July cele-
bration in that city.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-05-05

Mrs. Emily Ward Lozer died at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles
Hartman at A a. m. Saturday April 20.
Mrs. Lozer has been in i'll health for
some time past. Born February 22nd,
1882, she was at the time of her
death past eighty-four years Of age.
Funeral services were held at hehome
of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hartman
Tuesday May End. Interment in the
BaYes cemetery.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-05-05

family in Adrian, Michigan, from Fri
day Of last week until Tuesday of the
present week.
Mrs. Mary Culbertson Hood of Jop-
lin, Missouri. is here visiting her sis
ter, Mrs. w. B. Miley of south Frank
lin street, her niece, Mrs. Arthur Cor
such and old friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Eager and son
William, Mr.. and Mrs. George D.
Green and Mr.. and Mrs. D. X. Shoop
returned last Saturday from several
months spent at Long Beach, Cali
fornia
Miss Agnes SCHNEIDER Of Toledo
visited heb grandmother, Mrs. C,
Domitio from last Wednesday until
Sunday. On Sunday Robert SCHNEIDER
Miss Kohler and Mr.. Malone of To-
ledo were also her guests.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy Wihttecar are
in Los Angeles, California, where
they have gone on account of Mr.
Whittecar's health. If they find that
the climate is beneficial to Mr.. Whit.
ticar they will doubtless remain fol
some time. A
Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Boone, of thi:
place, and Mrs. Burke and Mr.. anC
Mrs. Ora LAUDER of Archbold, attend
ed the funeral Of William Hover
stock, brother-in-law of Mr.. Boon,
and Mrs. Burke in Toledo on Tues
day. Mr.. Hoverstock died in St. Louil
where he went about two weeks ag,
on a visit.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-05-05
MARKETS.

Tribune Advertising Gets the Best
Results.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-05-05

FOR Williams Cash Gro
Gerry. Reason for sale have other busl
ness.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-05-05

Mr.. A. Sans is seriously i'll at his
home on East Chestnut street with
pleura pneumonia.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-05-05

C. L. Allen of Fayette, is the first
assessor of the county to complete
the assessment of his district and file
his returns with the Auditor; he
shortened the time of making the as
sessment by two days, made forty
more returns than were made last
year and his returns show a gain OF
|S per cent. in valuation over last
year.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-05-05

H. F. Dimke and family will move
into the Barber residence on Elm
street.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-05-05

Valerus Weber has received an ap-
pointment as State feed and fertilizer
inspector.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-05-05

Mr.. and Mrs. John c. Rorick visit
ed their daughter Mrs. Mcconnell and
family in Adrian, Michigan, from Fri
day Of last week until Tuesday of the
present week.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-05-05

Miss Clara Geringer has returned
home from Toledo in time to help care
for Mr.. A. Sans, who is seriously i'll
at his home on East Chestnut street.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-05-05

Miss Emma Cummings has been
suffering from an attack of tonsolitis
this week.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-05-05
The CHURCHES
u. B CHURCH.

q. B CHURCH.
Preaching 900 a. m. and 1880 p. m.
Sunday School 1000 a. m.
Christian Endeavor $3.50.
Prayer meeting Wednesday 7:30 p.
m.
W. T. Butler, Glass Leader; Mrs.
Ida Krauss, S. S. Supt.; M. C. Roberts
Pres C. E.
/ II WILLIAMS portor
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-05-05

A strike of the telegraphers and
signalmen employed by the New
York Central Lines and the West
Shore Railroad was threatened for
Thursday of this week; the men are
demanding 10 hour day and an in
crease of from IL to Is per cent.
Strikebreakers were stationed at vari-
GUS points along the lines of the above
railroads.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-05-05

Mrs. Art Hill has been confined to
her home by illness this week.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-05-05

Bryan has a Civic Improvement
Committe, evidently appointed by the
council. We are glad to note the
awakening civic pride which is i'm
pelling people all over this country to
take time to beautify and make COM
Portable and sanitary their home
towns and cities. 1t is a movement
which appeals to all, old or young
rich or poor.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-05-05

George Gorsueh and Harrison Bid
die have exchanged homes.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-05-05

r. W. Scott has purchased the Jud
McClarren property on Jefferson
street.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-05-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Fritz Mohler and
children and Miss Tillie Tietje of
Napoleon we're guests of friends here
Saturday and Sunday.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-05-05
nj T. CHTTRCH

V. A. BLANCHARD, Pastor.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-05-05
LOCAL BRIEFS


George Gorsueh and Harrison Bid
die have exchanged homes.
Mrs. Art Hill has been confined to
her home by illness this week.
r. W. Scott has purchased the Jud
McClarren property on Jefferson
street.
H. F. Dimke and family will move
into the Barber residence on Elm
street.
Miss Emma Cummings has been
suffering from an attack of tonsolitis
this week.
Valerus Weber has received an ap-
pointment as State feed and fertilizer
inspector.
! Mr.. A. Sans is seriously i'll at his
home on East Chestnut street with
! pleura pneumonia.
Bryan business men have begun tC
make plans for a Fourth of July cele
bration in that city.
Mrs. Burt Garrett underwent al
abdominal operation at the WauseoI
hospital Monday of this week.
From now until October 1st, Wau
seon stores will be kept open on Tues
day, Thursday and Saturday even
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-05-05

Mrs. Harriet Batdorf and grand
daughter Eileen McDermott, Of Adrian
visited Mrs. Arthur Gorsuch and other
relatives and friends last week.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-26
WEST VIRGINIA FACES
BIG DEBT PAYMENT

Charleston. W. Va, Dec. 4.-When the
West Virginia legislature convenes here
January it will face complications more
involved than ever before in the history
OF the State. A Repu bncan governor will
be pitted against a Democratic house.
The regular session follows closely on
the heels Of a special session at which
legislation was passed guaranteeing the
office tenure OF Republican appointees
An effort will be made by the Democrats
to checkmate this move
The Virginia debt decision promises to
occupy a considerable part Of the session
The courts have ruled that Virginia may
collect from the State OF West Virginia
that portion of the State debt due when
West Virginia was created a State out
Of Virginia territory. The interest has
amounted to a huge sum.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-26
COLUMBIA DEBATERS
TO MEET G. U. men
Adoption of Universal Military Service
to Be Subject of Discussion.

For the first tina IN the history OF
GEORGETOWN University Law School, a
team from that school is to debate with
a team from Columbia University. Of
New York Columbia for the last ten
years has maintained a country-Wids
reputation for debating.
The debate will be held here In the
auditorium Of the law school building
March 8. The subject Of the debate will
be. Resolved. That the United States
Should Adopt Universal Military Serv-
Ice"
Secretary Hugh ]. Fegan says the
judges will be among the most prominent
men in the country. Robert E. ]. Whalen.
chairman, and John J. O'Day, tr., are
in charge of the preliminaries.
The first Of the series Of prize debates
between groups of students of the COL
lege will be held January II. on the ques-
ton, Resolved, That the Congress of the
United States Enact an Embargo on
Foodstuffs" The subject will be dis
cussed by John NJ. Dervin and George
Helford, of the Junior Debating Society,
and C. ]. Bourg and John ]. O'Day, Jr..
of the Junior Debating Society, winners
of the preliminaries early in December.
The senior society will uphold the af-
firTnatIve.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-26
AMERICAN SEAMEN MORE
NUMEROUS THAN EVER

New York. Dec. 25.-The American as a
sailor is reality on a scale probably
never dreamed OF before the European
war. according to DR.. George Sidney
Webster, secretary of the American Sea-
mems Friend Society, 76 Wall street, the
only American society doing international
work for sailors. The society in the last
six months aided about 100. 900 sailors at
its home and institute on West street
DR.. Webster says there are approxi-
mately two and one half times as many
American sailors now shipping for for
egin ports as at any time previous to the
war. He attributes this Increase partIv
10 Increased wages and improved condi-
tions
In the six months report of the So
clety. DR.. Webster says:
Al our sailors home on the North
River waterfront. the men we had pre-
vious!y cared for were almost entirely
British. Swedish and German. If an
American-bOrn sailor should have singled
In with this company. he would have
been more or less conspicuous. Today
We frequently lodge American sailors and
they are practically all men who had not
seen service in the merchant marine prior
10 the outbreak Of the war"
The Washington herald., 1916-12-26
CHRISTMASTIDE CHEER
PERVADES Big Hotels
Decorations Eloquent of Yule Add to
Caiey Of Many Patrons.

chx4stmas and an Of ne Significance
that 70 carries found expression In colors
and lights tn Warrington hotels yester-
DAY.
Patrons Of dc leading hotels enjoyed
Christmas menus Of turkey, cranberry,
Dnsiish plum pudding. mtnos pie and al
ths other good things Customary on
Christmas day
Ths New Willard, the shoreham and
Ths New willard, the shoreham, the
Raisigh. The New Ebbitt, and other lead
ng hotsls were say with seasonal
decorations Miniature oedars and baby
pznes lined the lobbys and Railways. The
walls wers strung with ropes Of grsenery.
Prom The csflmes holly wrsaehs and mis-
tstos caught In gay ribbons, were fes-
tooned
Huge Christmas trees were planted IN
the main dining salons. Lighted by
myriad candles and vari-colored lights,
eressed h gold and silver tfnssl and bend
hs under the weight Of Christmas favors.
uhese remfndsrs of real Christmas spirit
sdded materially 10 ths holiday tone that
was dominant IN the hotslA
The Washington herald., 1916-12-26
EAT like A HORSE"
IS ORDER OF this DAY
Every Washingtnn Work Animal In
vited to Participate in Big Feed.

Every work horse In Washington has
been invited to eat a free Christmas din
ner today at the horse show grounds,
Eighteenth and C streets northwest The
committee IN charge Is headed by Mrs
II. R Blumenberg. Of the Highlands.
The funds are contributed by horse
lovers.
Oats and fodder are the principal feat
ures OF the dinner, but on two Christmas
trees will be hung carrots, apples, and
Jumps Of sugar, to which the horses will
help themselves while they have their
pictures taken by movie operators. The
Aims showing last years free dinner to
horses in Washington were displayed
throughout the United States, and this
year three large cities have adopted the
custom About 300 horses were fed last
year at the first annual dinner. This
year 1t Is hoped that 1,00O animals will
appear for luncheon.
Drivers will be given a free lunch, but
each driver must be accompanied by his
horse.
The dinner will continue from 10 to {
o'clock.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-26
PARDON AS CHRISTMAS GIFT,

New York, Dec. IA Christmas par
don has been granted by President VII
SON TO Mrs. Lillian Camp Munson, Of
New York, who for two years has been
Federal prisoner. having been convict
ed Of Inducing Bob Lovett, of the First
National Bank. Of Edgewater, N. J., to
steal large sum from the bank
At that time she was a Miss Camp. an
artist. She was engaged to marry WILL
lam B. Munson, a New York agent for a
lumber concern. The couple fed to Bue-
nos Ayres, but she left him after six
weeks, returning to New York. Lovett
was captured in London, and her one
time hance forgave and married her.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-26
YES! MAGICALLY!
C0RNS LIFT OUT
WITH FINGERS

You simply say to the drug store
man. Give me a quarter Of an ounce
of freezone." This will cost very little
but Is sufficient to remove every hard
or soft corn from ones feet
A few drops of this new ether oorn-
pound applied directly upon a tender,
aching corn should relieve the sore
ness instantly. and soon the entire
corn. root and all, dries up and can be
lifted out with the fingers.
This new way to rid ones feet of
corns was introduced by a Cincinnati
man, who says that, while freezone IL
sticky. 1t dries In a moment, and sim
ply shrtvels up the corn without in
flaming or even irritating the sur
rounding tissue or skin.
Don't let father die of infection or
lockjaw from whiting at his corns
but clip this out and make him try Il.
ADV.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-26
NEXT OHIO ASSEMBLY
HAS BIG TAX PROBLEM

Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 5.-The Ohio
general assembly. after having been Re
publican for one session. Will open jan
uary with working Democratic major
tiles In both branches In the house there
will be 72 Democrats and IS Republicans,
and In the Senate the Democrats outnum-
her the Republicans 3 to IL
After the message OF Gov. Willis, Re
publican. the legislature will recess un-
til January s. and mark time until the
new governor. James NJ Cox, Democrat
outlines the legislative program he de-
sires enacted.
The paramount issue Of the session will
he financial relief of Cleveland, Toledo,
Columbus. Cincinnati and other cities
which during the past two years have
not derived enough from taxes to meet
running expenses.