Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-08-31
DEFENDERS OF DEMOCRACY
Patriotism in Fulton County Rain ProofSpIendid Ad-
dress by Hon. Frank Mulholand- banquet Band
Red Cross Housewives and Dance

are away and provide them with any
thing they may stand in need of so
far as possible.
At six o'clock banquet was ser
we'd to the selected and enlisted men
of the county in the Knights of Pyth-
las Castle Hall; the use of their hall
for this purpose had been rendered to
the committee in charge by resolu-
ton passed by the K. of P. Lodge at
their last regular meeting. The ban
quet was furnished by voluntary con-
tributions of the citizens of Wauseon
everyone being given an opportunity
to contribute. 1t was prepared and
served by the ladies of the town, the
members of the Pythian Sisters Tenn
pie directing and helping and furnish
ing china and silver The banquet
itself was fine and did credit to the
ladies and people of Wauseon. Com
rades of Losure Post G. A. r. were
invited guests and were well repre-
sented; the editors of the county and
other prominent citizens were also
among those who gathered about the
banquet tables. The Archbold band
furnished delightful music Comrade
Allen Shade acted as chairman and
toastmaster and gave a short address
from an cold Soldier" to the "New
Soldiers" which rung with patriotism.
Mayor Hoy gave a short but splendid
address of welcome which made every
one present feel that he was speaking
what he felt
Following the banquet Judge Wolf
as chairman of the County Red Cross,
in behalf of all the Red Cross workers
of the county presented to each Sc
lected and enlisted man present a
Housewife" containing scissors,
other things which a soldier will find
convenient and necessary in camp or
service. Young ladies who had been
serving the banquet distributed the
"Housewives" to about fifty men.
Short addresses from editors Waltz
and Kenyon and an interesting talk
from the view point of an enlisted man
by Howard McClarren followed.
The program of the day was clos
: ed by dance rendered to the select
7 ed and enlisted men of the county at
, the city hall assembly room; over
) one hunderd we've present and all
/ enjoyed a good time.
1t was day long to be remember
,. ed and demonstrated that the citizens
of this county are possessed of loyal
! and deep seated patriotism; proud of
the men who go to represent them in
this war and determined to support
them and cooperate with them in
every way possible.
!, 9th REGIMENT REUNION
i The 41st annual reunion of the 9th
: O. v l. will be held at the Fulton
: county fair grounds, Ottokee, Thurs
e day, September 9Th, 1917. On ac-
count of the fair this change was
e deemed necessary. Free admittance
: to the Fair for each comrade and his
t WIFE A large tent will be furnished
: for the Regiment. Good meals are
v assured for 35c The D. 7. & l.
n will run trains every hour from Wau
t seon to Fair Grounds. Come to the
Y tent, register and get your badges
Business meeting and program at
1920 a. m. Don't fail to attend
: Write the secretary if impossible to
{ be present. All old soldiers invited
a a to be with US.
! M. P. Sanderson, Sec'y. Berkey, Ohio
" J. R. Hoffman, Pres, Archbold, Ohio
y Martin Buehrer, Vice Pres, Archbold
v Watch our Saturday specials. South
" Side Meat Market.