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Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-04-19
Cedar Street Ordinance Defeated =
J. c. PaxsOn, New City Solicitor
w. A. Hill Resigns-E. F. Hanson
Appointed - Police Power Granted
to Six-Spring Cleanup April 20
and 80.

The stage was all set last Monday
evening for the final disposition of
the ordinance to improve Cedar
street by vacating lands on the west
side of the street, narrowing the
street its entire length to 40 feet and
thereby straigtening the street. The
ordinance was carefully read and
considered, after which opportunity
was given for remarks from friends
or foes, and the roll was called. One
lone councilman voted ''yes"; the re
naming three or four of the council
men present voted "no," and the ordi-
nance was declared defeated.
j. C. Paxson was appointed and
confirmed City Solicitor to fill the va
cancY caused by the decease of J.
Q. Files.
The resignation of w. A. Hill as
councilman was presented, read and
i accepted. Mayor Bulger announced
the appointment of E. F. Hanson to
! ill the vacancy this appointment was
4 confirmed by the council. Mr.. Han
son was sworn in and took his seat
at the council table.
/ Residents of West Chestnut street
1 informed the council that they has
purchased a carload OF stone for the
/ improvement of that street and pc
titioned the council to provide fol
the hauling of the stone from the
railroad to the street the matter was
referred to the street commissioner
with instructions to have the stone
/ bo11Iod oc diyoo+od
Requests concerning sewers anc
drains on East Oak street were re
,ferred to the Sewer committee.
Request of Mr.. Barnhart that az
extension of one hour on Saturday
nights be given the pool and billiarc
rooms until next October was con-
sidered, but no action taken.
The council voted to confirm tn,
mayors appointment of April 20 anC
30 as the annual cleanup days anc
the street commissioner was instruct
ed to take charge of rubbish depos-
! tied at the curbs to be hauled away
on the payment of ten cents per bar
j rel.
The repair of Shoop avenue occu-
pied considerable time and attention
of the council.
The mayor announced the names Of
Ralph Modem, Henry J. Sharp, Pau
Funk, Tim Hawley, C. E. Blair, anc
M. M. Harlton as special police, al
these men now serving as watch
men in various business places II
Wauseon. The council confirmed th'
appointments
I still have few J. J. Deal spring
wagons carried over from last year
/ at a splendid low price.
/ n Q n NIIAS u CTOTzLTD
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-04-19

panion and two brothers, William of
Toledo, and Levi of Willard, Mimi,
also 18 grandchildren and great
grandchildren, besides many friends
and neighbors, are left to mourn her
departure.
The funeral services were held
Tuesday afternoon, conducted by the
Rev. j. A. Wharton, and the remains
inferred in Wauseon cemetery.
Among those from out of town
who attended the funeral services
were: William Cantleberry, Mrs.
James Cantleberry, Mr.. and Mrs. N
N. Gorsuch and daughter, Marie;
Mrs. Florence Bachman and daughter
Lucy; and Mrs. Ella Bishop, of To-
ledo; Mrs. E. B. Cantleberry and
daughter Gertrude of Lyons; Mrs.
Joseph Wisda and daughter Ruth;
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Frank, of De-
Continued on page 81
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-04-19
Hall of
SWANTON LODGE, 1. o. o. F.
No. 52S
Resolutions of Respect to the Memory of Our
Worthy Brother, John @. Files
swanton, Ohio, April 1s. 1918.

Swanton, Ohio, April 49, 1918.
The sudden and sad news of the death cf
our Worthy Brother, John Q. Files, came to
the members of old Swanton Lodge 1. o. O.
F-as he had often called us-with great
sorrow and regret, he being one of our hon
ored and respected members whose advice
was often called for and as a true Odd Fell
low, he cheerfully gave his best for the cause
of his fellow men.
Swanton Lodge No. 52S will miss him, as
he united with this lodge as his first Fraternal
order, on March l, 1879, passing through the
Chairs and attaining the station of Past
Grand, the highest honor the lodge can be-
stow.
WHEREAS, The Almighty Ruler has called
from our Worthy Brother, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That by his death the COM
munity has lost one of its esteemed and
highly-honored members the wife and FAM
lily, devoted husband and father; the Lodge
worthy, honest, and congenial brother;
RESOLVED, That we hereby tender the
wife and family the profound sympathy of
the Lodge; and be it further
RESOLVED, That our charter be draped in
mourning for a period of 80 days and that
copy of these resolutions be spread upon
| the minutes of the Lodge, and a copy in
serted in the Fulton County Tribune, and a
copy sent to the wife and family.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-04-19
District.

Wauseon reached its quota last Fri
day evening and Chairman l.. H.
Deyo announced as a new goal, $140,-
900. Wednesday evening of this
week the sales were we'll on their
way to this amount and more than
500 names of bond purchasers had
been recorded an average Of one bond
for every home in the village. Thurs
day night the honor flag was raised
with appropriate exercises-and the
subscriptions are still coming in. The
campaign will colse May A.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-04-19
CLEANUP DAYS

Council Chamber, Wauseon, Ohio,
April Is, 1918.
The Mayor appointed Monday, April
29, and Tuesday, April 80, as "Clean-
up Days" for the Village of Wauseon,
Ohio, on which dates all rubbish de-
posted at the curb line of street will
be hauled away by the City for a
charge of 10 cents barrel.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-04-19
Rhenmntic Pains Relieved

81 have used Chamberlain's Lini-
ment for pains in the chest and lame
ness of the shoulders due to rheu-
matism, and am pleased to say that
it has never failed to give me prompt
relief" writes Mrs. S. N. Finch, Ba-
tavia, N. Y.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-04-19
CIvILIAN RELIEF COMMITTED

All men selected for military serv-
ice under the Conscription Act, ex-
pecting to be called to the Colors
soon. who desire to make arrange
ments before leaving for insurance or
allotments, may secure blanks and
information concerning same at the
Office Of c. L. Garfield, secretary Full
ton County Civilian Relief commit
tee.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-04-19

tive in political circles, served in va
rious capacities in the administrator
of public affairs; conducted with his
partner, J. C. Paxson, a successful
law business, and has been a useful
and loyal citizen. Mr. Files was es-
pecially active and took deep inter
est in fraternal organizations; was a
member of the Masonic Blue Lodge,
Chapter, and Council of Wauseon; of
the Swanton Lodge, l. o. o. F., and
Wauseon Lodge No. 156 Knights of
Pythias. He was a past Grand and
past Chief Patriarch in the Order of
Odd Fellows, and past Chancellor in
the Knights of Pythias. In both of
these last named orders he rendered
services that were invaluable, and is
held in high esteem among the mem
bership of both of these lodges.
The respect accorded Mr.. Files by
his associates in legal practice and by
his brethren in fraternal societies is
amply expressed in the tributes and
letters published herewith.
Mr.. Files united in marriage with
Miss Alice Thompson in 1877; to this
union was born one daughter; both
mother and daughter died about 1879
and three years later, in 1882, he was
united in marriage with Miss Mary
Bowman Of Lucas county; to this lat
ter union were born two daughters,
Kathryn and Florene, who, with
their mother, are left to mourn the
loss of the husband and father.
Funeral services were held Satur-
day morning at the court house,
where the body was brought to lie in
state before the Bench where Mr..
Files had so often pied the causes of
the clients he represented. The Bar
Association of Fulton county was in
charge of the services and attorneys
from adjoining counties were pres
ent. The Rev. Geo. B. Wiltsie of the
Methodist church was the officiating
clergyman.
Frank E. Kenyon, Chancellor Com
mander of the Wauseon lodge Knights
of Pythias, which was present in q
body, offered prayer. Rev. Mr.. Wilt
sic gave brief address, which was
followed by an eXtemporaneous ad-
dress by Judge c. E. Scott of Bryan
II
former friend and associate and ex-
pressed his keen sense of loss in his
death.
Hon. F. S. Ham followed in an ad-
dress in behalf of the Bar Associa-
ton of Fulton county.
The body was escorted to the Wau-
seon cemetery by the Knights O.
| D 4hoTo lo1I TO
the beautiful Pythian burial service
A. E. Harger acting as chaplain
Three Knights of Pythias and three
Masons acted as pail bearers, while
members of the Bar Association
acted as honorary pail bearers. Be
sides many lawyers and members O
the Odd Fellows and K. of P. from
surrounding towns, the following
relatives and friends from out O
town attended the funeral services
| Mrs. Matte Van Eaton, sister o
Mr.. Files; Mrs. Reed Cecil and Nh
| James Duncan of Dayton; Mr.. an
Mrs. E. W. Bowman of Casnovia
Mich; Mr.. w. L. Bowman of Ere
mont; Mrs. Howard Rogers of Ypsi
lanti, Mich; Mr.. and Mrs. A. Files
ter Dorothy, Mr.. and Mrs. O. E. File
ter Dorathy, Mr.. and Mrs. O. E. File
and Mrs Florence McCord of Toledo
Mrs. Purd Cole of Swanton; Mr.. Car
Turnbull of Adrian, Mich; Mrs. Ec
LAUDER and Mrs. A. M. Baker 0
/ Archbold.
Resolutions of Fulton County Ba
| Association-Read by F. S. Han
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-04-19

A sound of the voice that Isl stilled"
FRED H. WOLF
J. C. PAXSON
FRANK S. HAM
Committee of the Bar.
Knights of Pythias Pay Respects
At the regular meeting of Wau-
seon Lodge No. 156 Knights of Pyth-
las, held Tuesday evening, April 16,
portion of the session was devoted
to a memorial of Brother Knight j.
@. Files. His services in the Lodge
and his devotion and loyalty to the
Order were recited and appreciated.
AS an expression of their respect, the
business of the Lodge was suspended
and the entire Lodge stood silent for
moment.
A committee was appointed who
drafted and presented to the Lodge
the following resolutions which were
unanimously adopted:
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT
WHEREAS. The Supreme Chancellor of the
Universe has removed from our midst our
esteemed Brother. John G. Files, and
WHEREAS, For many years our deceased
DiOlieI uSSu LIS great dDll1tleS 1OE the aQ-
vancement of our Order,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, By
Wauseon Lodge No. 156, Knights of Pythias,
That in the death of our Brother, John Q.
Files, this Lodge has lost one of its ablest.
wisest and most esteemed members, whose
memory will ever be cherished by all who
knew him; that this Lodge has sustained an
irreparable loss; That our community has lost
one of its most valued citizens. Be it further
RESOLVED, That to the widow and daugh-
tiers of our deceased Brother we tender our
most sincere sympathy in this hour of their
bereavement. Be it further
| RESOLVED, That these resolutions be
spread upon the minutes of this Lodge, and
made a part of the Records that a copy be
| furnished by the Keeper of Records and Seal,
under the seal of the Lodge, to the widow
of our deceased Brother; that the charter of
/ the lodge be draped for a period of thirty
1 days, as mark of respect for his memory
i Respectfully,
w. W. CRoNINGER
4 C. E. TRoRY
/ c. L. CANFIELD
Committee
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-04-19
NJ. w. of A.

The Service Flag was dedicated
April 9, by Neighbor G, B. Heise,
who gave talk. The Neighbors who
have gone to the front are Mead
Dangler, Fred Dangler, Forest Proud
foot, Horace Griffin, and Joe Do
mitio.
E. W. BOURQUIN, Clerk.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-04-19

turned from the front, who are
mighty glad to get back in the States
for convalescence, and whom Darby
writes that he admires as "the first
real. Americana heroes that he has
met" Of course the date and place
of sailing are matters that his friends
may know about afterwards; all they
know at present is that he will soon
have one of his highest ambitions re-
allied, and be able to use his train
ing in the cause of Human Liberties
Following is the ists of Fulton
county men who will join the colors
and begin their training to join the
Line that follows the Stars and
Stripes, some time during the five
day period beginning April 26. There
are 80 of these boys called from the
county at this time and their desti-
nation is Camp Sherman:
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-04-19
Resolutions of Fulton County Bar
AssociatiOn-Read by F. S. Ham.

The Unseen Hand has reached from
Somewhere out of that Mysterious
Unknown and turned off the current
of life; the voice of an able advocate
and fearless defender of the rights
and property of those with whose in
terests he was entrusted will be heard
no more at the bar of earthly courts;
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-04-19

l now have my 1918 models of bug
gies in stock.
5O-S-c CHAS. F. SToTZER 8
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-04-19

ATKINSON, Richard M.............S Swanton
BAKER, Walter Jack. Adrian, Mich.
BARBER, Frank ..................Ar .Archbold
BARRETT, Arthur B.......... Kunkle, Ohio
BENNER, Arthur B........,....Fa Fayette
BURCKETT, Charles F............ .Metamora
CONNIN, Ralph C..................... Delta
F1NNEY, Fern Delta
FINNEY, John B.......... New Castle, Ind.
FORD, Furman F....................Fa Fayette
FOUTY Henry G...................W .Wauseon
GORTNER, Vern D...................Fa Fayette
HARRIS, Henry A.................Ar .Archbold
HERTZBERG, Martin ...............To Toledo
KEAZER, Harry F............. Detroit, Mich
LE1DEL, Elmer L.. Akron, Ohio
! MOYER, Joe Donald. Delta
MURPHY, Earl W................P Pettsville
PARKER, William Kenneth. ........ .Wauseon
RECKNER, Give George .......... Wauseon
RYCHENER, William H...... Pettisville
SCHLEPFER, John F........... .Archbold
SCHUSTER, Clayton E. Benton Harbor, Mich
SMITH, William H. H................L Lyons
STEVENS, William S.. Manhattan, Kan.
TROWBRIDGE, Ray Morris. is........... Delta
VAURYCKEGHEM, Jules. Blissfeld, Mich.
| VERMEULEN, iAlfonzo ........ Metamora
WHITCOMB, Charles E........... Wauseon
WHALEY, Lawrence L.......... .Fayette
The following five have been
named as alternates: Robert J.
Gates, Lawrence G. Showalter, and
Gaylord Goodwin of Wauseon; George
E. Meister and Raymond R Rychener.
The exact date Of the leaving of these
boys will be published elsewhere in
these columns if it can be ascertained
before going to press.
The Local Board has received in
structions to send six men from Full
ton county to Fort Thomas, KY, May
10th.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-04-19

I still have a few j. J. Deal spring
wagons carried over from last year
at a splendid low price.
508c CHAS. F. STOTZER.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-04-19

influences for which he stood.
With the poet we cry:
90, for touch of the vanished hand,
A sound of the voice that Isl stilled." !"
FRED H. WOLF
J. C. PAXSON
FRANK S. HAM
Committee of the Bar.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-07-06


financially
accustomed idle bgotr
communities
preceded
argument in of the ONE FOR
held by the coored
other
satisfied concu-
dwels black white the
the Colfax,
will
abo WELCOME THRICE
Western hospitality will
in
of ourc
The Colorado statesman., 1918-07-06
PRAISE TO WHOM 1T is DUE.


like obedience with
the world
FORTUNED onrushing
o
gained her will contribute and this time
a
hardness
praises
sending
helping victory the land
Christian sodierslet church choir
in
OUR AMERICAN ARMS"
The Colorado statesman., 1918-07-06
POLITICAL FRIENDSHIP.

n
in the q
a Republican
the
of he
L much in
mind of
his to
his
from
in his Il
in
discard the
and
Influence position be
of the
friendship which
is
primaries which form the STEP
Paryno
The Colorado statesman., 1918-07-06

Campbell Chapel, African M. E.
Church, reached $500 (nine hundred
dollars) in its annual rally fund last
Sunday, and Pastor A. M. Ward is
happy. to say the least. There are
others who yet declare they are not
slackers and will do their bit to make
il $1,000.
Visiting delegates to the National
Association of Colored Women's
Convention will visit with us on
Sunday. Evangelist M. J.-Keyes will
The Colorado statesman., 1918-07-06

preach on. Sunday night. when Holy
Communion will be observed.
The Mary Campbell Woman's S
Mite Missionary Society, through it's
president. Lydia Smith Ward,
turned over $40 to the rally fund
proceeds from the Rubie Pettiford
recital. The choir brought its
amount up to SAT, and Mr. Sanford
Caldwells entertainment brought
$45.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-07-06
By Frank j. Taylor.

BY Frank j. Taylor.
With the American Armies IN
France, July American Negro
troops proved their value as fight
ers in the line east of Verdun on
June 12, it is now permissible to
state. The Germans attempted a
raid in that sector, but were COM
pletely repulsed by the Negroes.
The boches began a terrific
bombardment at one minute after
midnight, throwing over between
5000 and 1000 shells from guns
ranging in size from 67 to $40 mil
limeters. The bombardment was
concentrated on small areas.
Many of the shells made holes
from ten to fifteen feet across.
In the midst of this inferno the
Negroes coolly stuck to, their
posts, operating machine guns
and automatic rifles, and keeping
up such steady barrage that the
German infantry failed to pene-
trate the American lines.
The Americans miraculously
sustained only one wounded.
Dixie luck was a-workin' with
u.s." explained one. I'VE all got
Knocked down lots O. times, but
every man got right up
During the attack crew of a
machine gun was bowled over by
minenwerfer attack which made
a fifteen-foot hole ten feet from
them. They all got up, remounted
the gun and continued shooting
until it jammed. Then, despite
the terrible bombardment, they
adjusted it and again turned it on
the Germans. This incident was
repeated twice.
Both French and American Of
ficers reported that the Negroes
performed like veterans. They
obeyed orders promptly, took
risky duties voluntarily, and COM
pared well with the best troops on
the west front.
A German raid east of st. Die.
in Alsace, was repulsed by Amer
lean machine gun and rifle Sat
urday, the enemy suffering heavy
loss.
A lieutenant and eighty men
succe ssfully raided German posi-
tions in FoDtaine wood, near
Montdidier, Saturday morning,
capturing an officer and thirty
five men and inflicting heavy
casualties.
THE BARNES HOTEL general.
known and famous as the peoples re
sort for eatables is specially prepared
to cater to the appetite of the simple
eater as well as the hard to please, a!
it's well cooked meals and attractive
menu are the best advertisements thi!
leading hostelry offers. Situated il
the heart OF the popular Five Points
it is within easy reach of th'
public buildings and large stores o
the city, with car service every five
particular advantage to it.
guests and patrons. The homelikt
and up-to-date manner of the propri
etress and manager. supported by thu
civility and geniality of the waiter.
secures a patronage that is well merit
ed, and visitors coming in for the hol
iday season should avail themselve:
of the opportunity of experiencing th'
good things that will delight thei
taste and appetite. Welton Street 271,
phone Champa 1888 is the address. ant
so nicely arranged and beautifully furn
ished is this hotel that look through
it's heavy plate glass window compel'
you to enter Rooms nice and well
commanding view of the
city.
FOR SALE-Piano in good condi.
lion; satisfaction guaranteed; cash,
s35. Apply G. Turner, 1922 2eth ST.
WANTED-A nice 4-year-old boy as
,omDa niOn tn a Iiff1a how Arropoa
The Colorado statesman., 1918-07-06
THE FOLLOWING information viii
be beneficial to the public wh'
desire to attend the sessions o

be beneficial TO the puDllc Who
desire to attend the sessions OF
the convention:
July Sunday. Mass meeting Zion
Baptist Church, p. m.
July S-Monday, meeting City Audi
torium. s p. m.
July S-13-Daily sessions at Shorter
Church and MONDAY luncheons.
July 12-Reception at Thrift House
West Colfax, opposite Library, when
the Woman's Service League will serve
refreshments. Mrs. Mary b. Talbert'
national president, will, with her corps
of energetic workers, see that every
want is supplied The public Is cor
daily invited to attend the open ses-
sions, see the display of exhibits and
follow the good work that will be en-
gagged in for the week. Our presence
will help to cheer their efforts. BE
sure and visit them
The Colorado statesman., 1918-07-06

WANTED-A nice 4-year-old boy as
companion to little boy. Arrange
ments for room and board can be
ahoe st.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-07-06

FOR sALE-Piano in good eondi-
tion; satisfaction Guaranteed; cash,
$35. Apply G. Turner, 1922 2eth ST.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-07-06
GERMANS BEATEN OFF BY
NEGROES ON U. S. LINE

Black Soldiers Fight Like Veter-
ans Amidst Rain Of Shells;
Show Selves Good as Best-Ne-
gro Troops Got 35 Huns-Win
Praise.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-07-06
:. A. for Colored Work.

c. A. for Colored Work.
Colorado owes much to Mrs. Dorcas
Watson, former president of the Colo
RADIO State Federation, Womens
Clubs. VINO was the sole delegate to
the Nationals at Baltimore in 1916,
for bringing the convention to Denver
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-02
AMERICA TURNS THE
TABLES FOR ALLIES
APPROXIMATELY 25o,o YANKEE
TROOPS IN GREAT BATTLE.
100000 MORE ON Way
TEUTON OFFENSIVE FAILS
A Switzerland Dispatch Says German
Newspapers Fear Alllcs' Army
VIII Wrest Offensive From
German High Command.

Washington.-With probably not
more than quarter million American
troops engaged In the present battle
but with virtually a million others
either in France or fastening across
the ocean to join in the fight, Gen.
Foch has been able to turn the tables
on the enemy and strike a blow that
changed the whole trend of war.
Officials here, while fully recogniz.
ing the fact that the Americans are
only comparatively small part of the
vast forces the supreme commander is
using in working out his strategic de.
signs, realize the fact that the Ameri
can army is going forward in a con-
stantly increasing stream is the gov
erring factor in restoring the initla-
tive to the allied forces. Plans are
therefore taking shape rapidly at the
war department to accelerate and en-.
large the American military program
1t is now virtually certain that Gen,
Foch will have at least 1000, 900 Amer
lean troops to supplement his allied
armies before the present fighting sea
son closes.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-02
YANKEES ON ITALIAN FRONT
American Appearance Occasions Great
Enthusiasm--Rejoice at Yanks'
Physical Condition.

With the American Army on the
italian Front, American fighting
troops are now on the Italian front.
They are being billeted with the Ral-
lans.
~ Heretofore the only combatant Amer
lean troops we're aviators, and the APP
pearance Of this large body of the
fighting men from the United States at
the present moment has occasioned
the greatest satisfaction.
Mai Gen. Eben Swift. of the Ameri.
can military mission to Italy was the
First to greet the newly arrived Amer
scans. He had already made arrange
ments for their comfort. The Italians
greeted them with enthusiasm and re-
soiced at the splendid physical condi.
ton which the American soldiers
showed. The Italians appeared greatly
astonished when the overseas men i'm
mediately sought out bathing place
and then started several games Of
baseball.