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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-10-25
MENDING The engine
BIG ENGINE AT PLANT OUT OF
SERVICE-ABOUT 10 DAYS
TO RESTORE.

Friday night the big Diesel engine
at the electric power plant quit, and
since then partial service has been
rendered in lighting the city by the
use of the gas engines. Supt. Ed
Rafferty, said this morning that 1T
was probable that part of the supply
of electricity would have to be shut
off from portions of the city, as the
producers were not furnishing
enough gas to keep the two engines
running. 1t has been with great diff
ficulty that the plant has carried the
load imposed on ii since the engine
went out of use, and the street lights
have not been going much of the
time.
The cause of the difficulty at the
plant is not known. The babbiting
of the main bearings of the crank
shaft of the engine was melted out,
due either to not receiving oil, or to
the oil being of poor grade. Certain
parts needs replacing because of the
effects Of the destroyed boxing, and
they were sem for, and are expected
today. An expert from the shops at
st. Louis is experimenting the work.
The great heads were being raised
from the cylinders this morning by
means Of a differential hosting pull
ley and crane. The pistons and on
nections will be removed, and the
new parts and babbiting of the boxes
will be replaced. The whole work
will require about 10 days yet, Mr.
Rafferty, says. So heavy are the
great parts of the machine that there
is scarcely a piece that a man can
handle alone, and most of them re-
quire the service of the ran and
hoist.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-10-25
DRILLING FOR OIL
SINKING HOLE IN CODINGTON
COUNTY-DOWN 1900 FEET
AND STILL GOING.

A report is brought to Madison
that a company is drilling for oil on
a farm owned by E. A. Prince, near
South Shore, which is not far from
WATERFOWL, and that they have al
ready struck promising indications of
the presence of oil at a depth of
1900 feet. They have been at work
on the project for about a year, and
will continue until the well reaches
a depth of 1000 feet. Further OPP
erations will depend on the appear
ance and promise of the we'll.
Sunday DR.. w. E. Kinney and Roy
Hamilton drove into that country,
where yesterday Mr. Kinney conduct
ed a sale on the farm owned by the
Love-Wedgwood estate yesterday.
They were in the immediate neigh
borhood of the well, and went to
view the work. They say that the
company has already invested about
$4,000 in development. Drilling
has been going on for about a year,
and at this time they have reached
the depth of 1900 feet. While they
have not yet struck oil. it is said by
experts that there are either traces
or splendid indications that they are
closely approaching the stratum in
which oil is usually found. They
will continue to a depth of 1000
feet.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-10-25
LOCAL NEWS.

Eat at Jacks.
See Willard for flour.
Eat at Jacks.
See Willard for flour.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-10-25
Army Y. N. {. A.
DELEGATES MEET AT HURON
YESTERDAY-TO ORGANIZE
STATE WORK.

AT Huron yesterday a meeting of
delegates from every county in the
state met to plan for organization of
the Army Y. Nj. c. A. for South Da
kota. 1t is the plan of the organic
alton to raise $35 100000 in the
United States, and $4,000 in this
state. The delegates from Lake
county were f. A. Keller. S. 7. May.
C. S. Ashton, p. J. Hoidal and f. l..
Mease. John w. Walden was I'M
able to be present at the meeting,
being detained in the semi-finals of
the Liberty bond campaign.
The state is divided into districts.
Lake county is included with the
counties of Lincoln, Turner, McCook.
Minnehaha and Moody. 1t Is intend
ed that the district will meet at Sioux
Falls at an early date and perfect
their own district organization, with
Sioux Falls as the headquarters.
Each county is to be organized and
the work carried on with vigor.
Mr.. May said today that the super
intendent of the whole European
army Y. M. G. A. organization, j. j.
Verge, with other famous workers
and excellent speakers, was present
at the meeting yesterday, and adj
dressed them, both on the subject of
organization, and the condition of
the men in the trenches at the front.
Mr.. Virgo himself had been for two
hours and a half in a trench, und:r
fire of high explosive shells. He de-
scribed the conditions as hell" and
c%ontrasted them with the conditions
of the men when offered the compar-
ative heaven" of the Y. M. c. A..
hints
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-10-25

On account OF the increased over
head expense and of all items of ex-
pense in maintaining the delivery
service and still wishing to give our
customers the best of service and not
add to the already high prices, we
feel it necessary to make a small
charge on deliveries OF less than 81.
This charge will be 5 cents. We
would much prefer that u friends
bunch their orders a little to make
81 or more. Orders of 81 or more
no charge for delivery. To take ef-
feet November /.
Earle l.. Kelley.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-10-25

So i'm cash to any person bringing
to my store a standard make watch
| cannot repair.-Guy Il. Hanson.
See Willard for flour.
For Sale. Second hand Northeast
starting and lighting system for Ford
car. Inquire at Madison Motor &
Supply company.
For Sale. New modern bungalow,
seven rooms and garage, one lot. five
blocks west of NJ. f. church. Inquire
at this office.
Take your next meal at Rays Res
taurant, 35 cents.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-10-25

Broken Lenses accurately dupli-
Gated while you waits Eyes exam
ined and frames fitted.-Yaeger's
Optical Parlor.
If your car is not working salts
factorily take ii to III. w. Edminster
at Smith Auto Repair Shop. Phone
2109.
Have your car repaired at Smith
Auto Repair Shop. Best equipped re
pair SHOP in the city. Phone 2109.
For Rent. Two furnished rooms,
modern.-Geo. Page.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-10-25
LIBERTY loan WORK
WITH ONE DAY MORE TO GO 1T
WILL BE CLOSE SQUEAK
WORKING HARD TODAY.

Actual figures of just how the city
total subscribed for the Liberty loan
is not available today. The central
offices of the field committees have
not kept the city subscriptions sepa-
rated from those returned from the
country, and the whole has not been
totaled. Custodians of the lists and
applications said, however, that the
county would in all probability raise
the amount, taken as a whole, though
there were portions which would not
come to the scratch.
Today marks extra effort on the
part of soliciting committees. Many
have been secured who have not be-
fore been approached. Some have
strengthened their allegiance with a
further subscription. Tomorrow is
the last day of the campaign in thf,
county, and the committees desire to
make the most of the short time re-
naming.
The names secured since that pub
lished yesterday. is as follows. which
is as nearly correct as We can deter
nina.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-10-25
THE CITY.


Unsettled tonight; probably
snow or rain; Friday partly
cloudy; warmer west portion.
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Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-11-23
RED CROSS NOTES

Material to be made into surgical
dressings, hospital garments, and
knitted articles by the women of
America will be purchased in the i'm
mediate future by the American Red
Cross at a cost Of S3,457, 200. This
material will be sold at substantially
cost prices to Red Cross chapters
throughout the country and the pro-
ceeds credited to the Supply Resale
fund.
The purpose of these large pur-
chases through national headquarters
is to obtain goods at wholesale prices
by offering the goods to chapters in
small quantities at a price only
enough in excess of actual cost to pay
for the handling. Every chapter OBJ
tains the benefit of these prices. The
standard of material is passed upon
by the Woman's Bureau of the Red
Gross and also by representative of
the European staff.
The appropriation covers the pur-
chase of 100000 yards of flannel, l.
100000 yards of unbleached muslin
100000 yards of Tarcovat blanketing
and 1,165, 100 pounds of knitting yarn
The flannel will be made into pajamas
and bandages, the muslin is for ban
dages and bed shirts, and bath robe!
will be made of the blanketing. The
wool will be knitted into sweaters
socks, mufflers, wristlets and othel
garments by Red Cross women work
ers.
The finished articles will be sen
to Europe for distribution through
the Paris headquarters of the Amer
lean Red Cross to American and allie
forces as well as. to cantonments il
this country.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-11-23
CROP CONDITIONS
Summary From Official Report of
Secretary of Ohio Department of
Agriculture for November 1, 1917.

The estimated area seeded to wheat
for the harvest of 1918 is 1,970,758
acres. By comparison with the orig
inal area reported by the township
assessors for the harvest of 1917, it
shows an increase Of 182,732 acres,
and is equal to a 10-year average
acreage. Only nine counties of the
state report less than 100 per cent,
compared with last year. Many cor
respondents report that the acreage
was cut short owing to the late corn
and scarcity of help.
The early wheat is looking fine, late
sown just coming through the ground.
The condition of the growing plant
is estimated at SIS per cent, COM
pared with an average.
The area seeded to alfalfa will be
1851 acres less than that of 1916
The area sown to rye is estimated
at 96,719 acres, as against 1U1 ,37Z
acres sown one year ago. The condi-
ton of the crop is estimated at 81
per cent, compared with an average.
Sugar beets acreage is about equal
to that of 1916.
The corn prospect shows a decline
Of five points since report of las
month, being estimated at 80 per
compared with an average. This
should produce an average of about
81 bushels per acre, or total pro-
duction of approximately 108, 1898, ,78G
bushels. The complaint of damage by
frost is very general and much oI
the crop did not mature, resulting, as
the husking shows, in much soft and
understandable corn.
The estimated area planted to po-
tatoes was 108,169 acres. The av-
erage production per acre is report
ed at 109 bushels. Nearly every
county in the state reports rot, the
damage ranging from one to ten pei
cent, with an average of three per
cent for the state as whole.
The average condition of hogs is re-
ported at "a per cent, compared with
an average; the number to be fat
tened shows 80 per cent. Hog cholera
is prevalent in many sections of the
state
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-11-23
"MOTHERSn

The Mothers" of the Ambulance
boys met at the home of Mrs. Marks
Thursday evening, November Is. Fif-
teen members responded to roll call.
The secretary reported that there was
q2.9S in the treasury. A card received
from Sergt. W. c. Figy was read.
A committee composed of Mrs. Golf,
Mrs. Marks, and Mrs. Clark was ap-
pointed by the chairman to look after
the buying and shipping of a barrel
of apples to be sent to the 14Sth Am
bulance company for a Thanksgiving
treat. The Toledo ladies furnished
cookies, jellies and jams for the whole
company Several snap, shots were
shown by Mrs. Golf, and an interest
ing letter from Paul Theobold was
read by Mrs. G. R. Shade. The next
meeting to be with Mrs. Golf, 541 N.
Fulton street, Thursday evening, No
vember %.
Our boys of the 148th Ambulance
company are Sergt. w. c. Figy, Sergt.
Michael Figy, Sergt. Glen Spade, Paul
Barkman, Donald Bell, Lawrence
Clark, Ralph Campbell, Albert Fink,
Carl Geringer, Russell Golf, Horace
Griffin, Howard Kosier, Clell LaBar,
Roscoe Marks, Harry Peach, Paul
Spade, Paul Theobold.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-11-23

per meter they would be forced to
cease to manufacture gas, and prom
ised that this charge would be re-
moved as soon as the present condi-
tions regarding the coal supply were
passed. He invited investigation of
the books of the company to corrob-
crate his statements and asked per-
mission of the council to publish a
statement in the papers of Wauseon
concerning the conditions which exist
and the company's position.
The council has acted within it's iur-
isdleuon to protect the gas consum-
ers of Wauseon from a charge in
excess of the rate provided by the
franchise. They decided that they
had no power to forbid the publishing
Of any statement the company desired
to publish and that they had no OBJ
Jectlon to the publication of the
statement presented by Mr.. Orwig.
After discussion a motion was
passed that the mayor appoint COM
mittee of three representative citi-
zens of Wauseon, not members of the
council, who will go to the central
offices of the company at Napoleon
examine the books of the company and
investigate the management of the
company; reporting their findings to
the council at the next regular meet
ing of that body.
A petition asking for street vaca-
tion on east boundary of lot 292 on
Cedar street, in order to bring lot
line even with lots adjoining on the
south side of said lot, was laid on
the table pending further investiga-
| ton.
Officers of the Fire department
were present, asking an executive
session with the council and the mar
] shall was ordered to clear the coun-
ell chamber of all newspaper report
ers
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-11-23
Presidents Appeal

One year ago, in compliance with
resolutions passed by the Senate and
by the House of Representatives,, [
appointed days upon which the peo-
pie of the United States mieh; make
such contributions as they felt dis
posed for the aid of the stricken A.
menian and Syrian peoples
American diplomatic and consular
representatives and other American
residents recently returned from
Western Asia, assure me that many
thousands of lives were saved from
starvation by the gifts of the Ameri-
can people last winter. They also
bring full assurance of the continued
effective distribution of relief, and re-
port that the suffering and death
from exposure and starvation will in
evitably be much greater this winter
than last unless the survivors can be
helped by further contributions from
America.
Reports indicate that of orphans
alone there are more than 100000
besides women and other dependent
children, reaching a total of more
than 100000 destitute survivors. The
situation is so distressing as to make
a special appeal to the sympathies
of all.
In view of the urgent need I cal
again upon the people Of the United
States to make such further contrib
tions as they feel disposed, in their
sympathy and generosity for the aid
of these suffering peoples. Contri-
buttons may be made through the
American Red Cross, Washington, D
c., or direct to the American Com
mittee for Armenian and Syrian Re.
lief, Cleveland H. Dodge, treasurer
1 Madison Avenue, New York City
WOODROW WILSON.
29 October, 1917.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-11-23
THE THANKSGIVING SERVICE

The Union Thanksgiving service
will be held with the United Breth-
rem church Thursday, November 20,
at 10 o'clock. The Rev. G. B. Wiltsie,
pastor of the Methodist church, will
deliver the address.
1t was decided at the last minis
ters' meeting that the offering should
be given to the suffering Armenians,
if the churches are agreeable. Presi-
dent Wilson has appealed to the coun-
try for help for this people and as a
community we ought to respond and
help keep alive this race that is De-
ing threatened with extinction. All
who wish to help and cannot attend
the service should forward their gift
to the Rev. R. r. Risley, treasurer
of the Ministerial association, who
will forward it to the Armenian Re-
lief committee.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-11-23
COUNCIL MEETING
COuncilmen Listen to Presentation of
Emergency in Affairs of Ohio Gas,
Light & Coke COmpany-COmmit-
tee to Investigate.

Council held long session last ev-
ening and entertained representatives
of the Ohio Gas, Light q Coke COM
pany who were present to show the
reasons why they found it necessary
to levy an extra charge of 25c per
meter per month upon gas consum-
ers in Wauseon.
Following the reading of the min
utes of the last regular meeting the
council listened to the complaint OF
Mrs. Sigg in regard to damage done
to her sidewalk by a heavy truck
driven over it during her absence
from home. She was assured that
while the council was in no wise re-
sponsible for the damage, it would
use its utmost endeavors to secure
compensation for the damage done,
or have the sidewalk repaired at the
expense of the parties responsible.
Mr.. G. o. Castle, who has charge
of the repairs on Shoop avenue, was
present to explain why bill for 103
barrels of asphalt was presented to
the council, when about half that
quantity was required for the Shoop
avenue work. Mr.. Castle stated that
he had been advised by the represen-
tative of the Standard Oil company
that a carload would contain about
SO barrels, and as that was about
what was needed, he placed the order
for, a carload; when the car arrived II
contained 103 barrels instead of 65.
However, place can be found for the
surplus and the material will not lay
as burden on the hands of the vii
lage.
Messrs. Orwig and Harding of Ma
poleon were present and asked per-
mission 10 present the reasons why
the Ohio Gas, Light a Coke company
placed an extra charge of 25c pen
month on their bills TO consumers
charge which the council at then
last previous meeting advised Wau-
seon consumers not to pay, because
IL was not in accordance with the pro-
visions of the franchise of this com
pany, which binds the company tc
furnish gas to consumers at the rate
of $1.25 per 1000 feet, if bills fol
preceding months are paid on or be.
fore the 10th of each month; or S1.3s
per thousand if paid after that date
Mr.. Orwig presented the conditions
which the company are now facing
and stated that since January, 1917
an expert examination of the books
of the company showed that gas
which the company had sold at S125
had cost them $1.39 to manufacture
From good gas coal, for which they
had paid $1.05 at the mine, the com
pany had been forced to go on tn,
open market and pay $4 to $4.25 fol
coal unsuitable for the purpose o.
making gas. Mr.. Orwig stated tha
without the extra charge of 25 cent.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-11-23
FALSE RUMORS

Again the story has gained cur
rency that the Red Cross is selling
articles to the soldiers; and again,
traced to its origin, it is found to be
untrue. This story has been denied
by all connected with the Red Cross,
from Chairman Dawson and General
Manager Gibson, on down; times with
out number these stories have been
traced to their origin and found to be
without foundation. No American
longer doubts the facts.
Very respectfully,
FRED H. WOLF,
Chairman Fulton County Chapter.
Highest market prices paid for beef
hides. South Side Meat Market.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-11-23
FORCE INCREASED

D. w. Myers, the Hinman Milking
Machine distributor for Ohio and
Michigan, made flying start for new
business Monday morning by placing
four new assistants on his working
force.
Miss Florence Robinson was in
stalled in the office as stenographer,
and Messrs. Charles E. Rossman, E..
S. Bay and Sanford Newhouse were
added to the sales force.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-11-23
A GREAT LAW
How the U. S. Government Cares for
the Wives, Children, and Deepen
dents of Its Soldiers and Sailors
Government Insurance for Its De-
tenders.

To the officers and enlisted men and
women of the Army and Navy of
the United States and their Rela-
tives:
The Secretary of the Treasury,
through the Bureau of War Risk In
surance, has been charged with the
administration of the War Insurance
Law enacted by the Congress as
measure of justice to the men and
women who have been called to give
their lives, if need be, in the service
of their country.
l wish to acquaint you with the
benefits and privileges which your
government has placed at your dis
posal It is essential that you and
your families at home should know of
your and, their rights under this law
in order that full advantage may be
taken of them.
To care for the wife and children
of the enlisted man during his SER
vice, the War Insurance Law compels
him to contribute up to one-haf of
his pay for their support. The gov
ernment, on application, will gener-
ously add to this an allowance of
from S. to $50 month, according
to the size of the family. Moreover,
if the enlisted man will make some
further provision himself for depen-
dent parent, brother, sister, or grand
child, they may be included in the
government allowance.
If, as a result of injuries incurred
or disease contracted in the line of
duty, an officer or enlisted man or
an Army or Navy nurse should be
disabled, provision is made for COM
pensation of from $50 to S100 a
month to him, and, should he die,
compensation of from $50 to S75 a
month will be paid to his wife, his
child, or his widowed mother.
In order, however, fully to protect
each person and family, Congress has
Continued on page eight
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-11-23
HIGH SCHOOL SERVICE FLAG

Superintendent M. L. Alstetter has
been compiling the roll of Wauseon
High School boys who have answered
the call to the colors and are now in
the service of our country in this
world war for humanity. Up to the
present time Mr.. Altstetter has
placed So names on the Roll of Honor,
which means that the service flag
which the Wauseon High School is
entitled to display will have So stars
in it's white field. Mr.. Alstetter is
anxious that none be overlooked and
will be thankful to be informed if
any names have been omitted from
the following list which should ap-
pear there
There are a number of boys, pu-
pills of the Grade schools, who are in
the service, and Mr.. Alstetter will be
glad to compile the roll of these; he
must rely upon the friends of the
boys to help him compile such roll.
If you know the name of any pupil
Of the Wauseon Public Schools who is
now in the U. S. Army or Navy, in
form Mr. Alstetter.
Our Soldier Boys
sAndrews, L. c. *Griffin, Horace
+Bushey, Ralph Garrett, Howard
! *Biery, Leland *Hartman, Floyd
*Bonnell, Lawrence *Harrison, Fern
| *Burgoon, REQ Hayes, Paul
Bell. Donald Howard, Walter
Barkman, Paul *Huber, Frank
! Beebe, Orson johnson, Otis
Campbell, Ralph kenyon. Darby
Il *Collins Harold Kline, Howard
Il *Dunbar, Clarence Munsel, Clifton
*Dudley, Donald *McClarren, Howard
*Dennis, Gail *Paxson, Edwin
Il *Domitio, Jos *Rosebrook, Ralph
%Donat Leroy Spade, Glen
Dolph, Howard Spade Paul
Els, George *Sower, Whitney
Furney, Howard *Standish, Clement
Figy, Walter *Scott, Paul
Fink, Albert *Segel, Berc
*Dangler, Fred Theobald, Paul
*Gray, Howard *Westhoven, Walter
*Gibbs, Clifford *WiIlams, Bruce
*Geringer, Carl *Tedrow, William
Galbraith, James *Yeager, Clarence
Golf, Russell *Yeager, Robert
Graduated.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-11-23

To the officers and enlisted men and
women of the Army and Navy of
the United States and their Rela-
tiYes:
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-11-23
RELDING-HALE

At the residence of Mr.. and Mrs,
Fred Perry Monday at noon, Novem-
Der 10, Miss Mary Wave Hale, Fay
cite, and Mr.. Basil c. Belding, Mum
son, Mich, were quietly married by
the Rev. George B. Wiltsie, pastor
of the M. E. church. Mr.. Belding
was under call to leave home We'd
nesday of this week for the canton
ment at Battle Creek, Mich.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-11-23

Important Change in Time
Effective November 25th on New York
Central r. r. Consult agents for par
ticulars. 33-1-c
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-11-23
WOMAN'S CLUB

NOVtIIDII WtHIy y-SGVtIIIH
Roll Call. ll........Cu Current Events
Women of Civil War
Short Sketches
"Mary Livermore'. Mrs. Nora Ayers
"Julia Ward Howe. e"...........
.........M Mrs. Mary Greenleaf
Florence Nightingale. le"........
............. Mrs. Grace Cole
Margaret Fuller. Miss Mabel Jones
Reading ..... Mrs. Cora Gelzer