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Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-02-22
SHORT AND POINTED
Council in Session Monday Evening
DispOses of Business in One-Two-
Three Order-Alley to Be Improved
and Bills to Be Paid.

Almost, if not quite, the shortest
real session of the Village Council on
record was held last Monday evening,
when inside of As minutes the Coun-
Gil went through the regular routine,
attended to all business brought to
its attention and adjourned in time
to permit the City Fathers to go to
the concert at the High School audi
torium, or spend the evening at home
getting acquainted with their fami-
lies.
The session opened promptly at 7
o'clock and we know of at least one
official who went without his supper
in order to be there on time. Minutes
of the last regular meeting were
read, requests for permission to cut
down some trees on Willow street
were heard and granted.
Emil Winzeler was present to ask
Council to fix up the alley next west
of Fulton street and extending from
West Elm street on the north to De-
pot street on the south. This alley
has long been the "scenic" spot of
Wauseon, but a spot that public spir-
tied citizens steered visitors away
from when they were conducting "See
| Wauseon" excursions.
This alley contains the exact replica
of the original "Slough of Despond;' y
in fact, it contains several of them
during certain periods of the year
and the sloughs are artistically inter
spersed with mounds of despair
an appropriate inscription to place at
the entrance to this alley would be
Abandon all hope, ye who enter
here" But why multiply words-it
defies description; must be seen tC
be appreciated, and certainly is neith
er thing of beauty nor joy forever
In fairness to the Council it should
be said that it is only recently that
it has become the property of tht
village, it having been "wished-on'
the town by its former official owners
and when the former Council-nov
of more or less sacred memory re
ceived it as a gift from aforesaid
owners, they certainly acquired some
'unimproved" territory, and now tht
village will have to begin campaign
of improvement. The matter was re
1 ferred to the Street committee. L
is to be hoped that this committed
makes is survey before the spring
thaw; otherwise they may never b.
able to return to make their report
There were some rumblings from
the Press gallery concerning peopl
who ought to raise their sidewalks
so that pedestrians who can't swim
may traverse the street in safety ant
some one just mentioned the wort
"gas," but the councilmen seemed t.
be anxious to get where they coult
listen to sweet-voiced singers, so tn
Claim ordinance was passed in orde
{ that the bills might be paid-(th
} Council has no gas bills)-and tn
E Council adjourned.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-02-22

ganization necessary. The main OBJ
ject of the Short Course is to help
in practical way to the end that
more and better crops may be raised
and that farm and household efficiency
may be increased.
The meeting voted unanimously to
have the school, and proceeded to or
ganization Dr. C. A. Cole was chosen
executive chairman Committee on
Arrangements, c. P. Weber, chair
man; Publicity and Invitation Com
mittee, F. R. Guilford, chairman; FL
nance Committee, Clyde Wager, chair
man; Reception Committee, F. H.
Wolf, chairman; Entertainment COM
mittee, M. L. Alstetter; Committee
on Classroom Material, C. D. Perry.
All chairmen are to appoint other
members Of their respective commit
tees. George S. Roos was appointed
a committee to have seed corn test
ers made by the Agriculture students
in the Wauseon schools.
1t is especially desired that as many
farmers as possible may bring seed
corn for testing. Mr.. Stayner will
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-02-22

Only one of the members whose
names appear on the above Roll is
now in France, Newton Smith, but
there is no doubt that most of the
others will be there ere long; nor is
there much doubt that more names
will be added to this Honor Roll be-
fore the was is ended.
Al surprise to the Knights of Wau-
seon Lodge was interjected into the
program when Miss Kathryn Weir,
speaking for the Wauseon Temple
Rythian Sisters, presented to the
Lodge a beautiful Service flag, made
by the members of the Temple and
bearing 13 blue stars, one for each of
the names appearing on the Honor
Roll.
The Chancellor responded in behalf
Of the Lodge, and Mr.. G. M. Sims
very appropriately sang Keep the
Home Fires Burning"
Following the dedicatory ceremony
the Keeper Of Records and Seal gave
some interesting facts and figures
concerning the Insurance Department
and stated the amount contributed by
Wauseon Lodge to the Pythian War
Relief Fund up to date was 1882.
The Chancellor then introduced Mr..
II. s. Ham, the speaker of the even
ing, who gave a splendid address on
"The Quality of Pythian Service" Mr..
Hams address was intensely patri-
otic and gave a vivid portrayal of the
principles for which the Order stands
and its influence in national and so
eial affairs during its 81 years of ex-
istence.
He referred to the remarkable growth
Of the order from a mere handful OF
patriotic and public spirited men il
the city of Washington in 1864 tC
the present membership of neraly two
millions, an unmistakable evidence Ct
the enduring qualities of the princi
pies which it inculcates and advocates
He also referred to the fact tha
lodges of the order are located il
Canada and these lodges of Canad;
and the United States are united il
one Supreme Lodge as factor whicl
has helped to make possible the alb
solute lack of armed guards, forts
or any kind of defense along the A,
900 miles of boundary between tn
two countries.
Mr.. Hams address was well receive
and those who were present Shove
their appreciation by the applaus
with which they greeted MIR. Ham
words.
Mr.. Sims led the audience in sing
ing "The Star Spangled Dsnner" an
the exercises were closed with a ber
ediction by the Rev. J. A. Wharton
The open meeting was an inspire
ton to the members of the Lodg
and at the same time afforded a
opportunity for the men and wome
Of the community to come togetht
and learn how they may co-operat
In doing the work made necessary b
war time conditions
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-02-22
FROM FRANCE
Letter From Wauseon Boy Now On
the Battle Line in France-AbsOrb-
ing Language and Opinions - APP
preciates U. S. A.-"A Hard Army
Man"

Following is an interesting letter
rom 1t. L. G.. Andrews, who is with
he Annex in France, to Mr.. L. W.
Hartman of this city. Lieutenant
Andrews friends will be glad to read
he letter and thankful to Mr. Har-
:iman for the privilege:
Sunday, Jan. Goth.
Dear Hartman:
Your package arrived yesterday,
and was indeed a life-saver. l
want you to know, and to tell Har-
ris, Mcdonald, and Campbell how
much I appreciate the box of ci-
gars. Tobacco is almost impossible
to get here, and the good old home
brands are unheard of except what
does filter through from some
thoughtful friend back home.
| am still whole in body and mind
Time passes quite swiftly, too; I
am so darned busy I don't give it
a chance to hang heavy on my
hands.
After I have written paragraph
or two to any one, l always hesi-
tate, because | am up against it
for anything to write about. There
are lots of things l would like to
tell you about-some Of them per-
haps it is just as well 1 can't men
ton. We are all faring well, and
absorbing a little French language
and lot Of opinions about the peo-
pie and their ways. The more ]
see of France, the better 1 appreci-
ate the U. S. A. The climate is
very disagreeable-lots of rain and
mud, with cold and snow mixed in
l am with a regular outfit; the
first that came over, so you car
well imagine that I am fast be-
coming "hard army man." Things
should be getting along pretty well
toward completion of the first draft
Increment at home by this time.
should like very much to pay the
boys at Camp Sherman visit anc
exchange few opinions.with them
Take a little ,ime Oh and wriCe
to me; and give my regards to tbs
rest of my acq1aintances anc
friends about town.
Yours,
1T. L. G. ANDREWS,
Co. A, 28th INF.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-02-22
JANUARY CoLDEsT MONTH

January was the coolest month in
the 80 years during which meteoro-
logical records have been kept at the
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Sta
tion at Wooster, the mean tempera-
ture being nearly 13 degrees below
the average. The average mean tenn
perature for January for the last 80
years is 26.7 degrees, against 14.2
degrees for this month in 1918.
The coldest morning in January
was the goth, when the temperature
was -19 degrees. The mercury was
below zero eight mornings and never
rose above Al degrees during the
month.
December also was colder than the
average The average mean temper
ature for the last 80 years is 20 de-
grees, as compared with 20.7 degrees
for the month in 1917.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-02-22
IMPORTANT CORRECTION

Last week we inadvertently left
out the report of work delivered 20
Fulton Chapter Red Cross By the
ArchboIa branch, and credited the re-
ceipts from the Delta branch to Arch
bold. The report should read as fol-
lows:
Archbold-
Thirty-two comfort pillows, 2 af-
ghans, trench cap, 1 helmet, pairs
wristlets, 6 sweaters, II pairs socks.
Delta
One hundred bed shirts, 2 helmets,
81 comfort pillows, 10 pairs wrist
let's, 10 knit wash cloths, 2 sponges,
10 baby comforts, As pairs socks, 81
sweaters, handkerchiefs.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-02-22
COMMUNITY MEETING

Last Friday evening a fine COM
munity meeting was held at the Lena
School, southwest Of Wauseon. The
patrons Of the school took a great
interest, all of whom enjoyed the en-
tertainment, the chief feature of
which was a Minstrel Show to which
the young men of the community so
royalty contributed.
County Superintendent Perry kindly
took charge of the Pie Social which
followed His efforts were greatly
appreciated. The pies sold well. One
reached the high mark of $5.05. The
sale Of the pies amounted to $500,
which will net a neat sum for the
school.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-02-22
FULL-FLEDGED SKY PILOT

Darby Kenyon, writing home under
late of February 18th, says:
Well, at last you may address me
as Lieutenant; my commission from
President Wilson came last Thurs
day. To say the least, l am
"tickled to death" to get it; sure
have worked hard for it.
I've been assigned to the 182nd
Squadron, which will probably leave
some time in March; the both has
gone.
| was in to see my o. c. about
leave, and he seems to think l can
get home from New York, which
would be a great deal better than
from here. / don't know what I'll
do yet; in all events, I'm going to
get home if even for an hour be-
fore / cross the Drink"
| have quarters now with several
other fellows, and we have "bat-
man"-an orderly-to take care of
US. All I'll be doing now is flying;
it will be mostly cross-country work
around different towns here in
Texas; | can now take up passen-
gers.
1 suppose you've read about Yer
non Castles death; it was a shame
he practically gave his life to save
that of a cadet; he dove into the
ground to prevent a collision. l
don't know whether or not | told
you, but Captain Castle gave me
personal instructions on how to dc
my first spin" over at Benbrook
He was mighty we'll liked and a
corking good flyer and a good fel,
low.
The death of Peyton March, sor
of General March, newly appointed
chief of staff, hit our bunch closer
than almost any other accident; fol
we all knew him so we'll, and ht
was such a regular fellow, terribly
unassuming for one of his position
He was killed last week, and l wa!
unfortunate enough to see him fall
When you see a "Bus" spin to tn,
ground from a thousand feet ant
crash, tell you it is uncanny.
| may have some interesting trip
to tell you about next Sunday
haven't a great deal to tell yo1
now; the most important thing il
my mind now is this commission
even if l am a "shave-tail" I'm
Lieutenant), we've all had to tax
them; so I'm at least not alone i
grief.
Well, let's hear from you ali.
With love,
DARBY.
1t. j. D. Kenyon, Camp Hicks,
Fort Worth, Texas
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-02-22

day will be held as follows:
A. M. P. M.
900 to 1900 1:30 to 400
7:30 to 9:30
A special program will be arranged
for the evening meetings, and will
consist of music by local talent and
talks by people secured for the oc-
casion on subjects interesting to all.
Moving pictures on the home, COM
munity, club work and better farming
methods also will be shown at the
evening meetings.
Samples of corn will be brought in
by farmers and put in termination
box, tested, and result shown during
the Short Course.
Testing soil for acidity will be tax
en- up-so bring samples for that
purpose. No charge for this work
Bring samples of your diseased
fruit tree twigs, blighted berry
bushes, smutted grains, and be pre-
pared to ask questions. All these
subjects will be handled by question
box methods.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-02-22
AGE LIMIT ENLARGEMENT

Discussing enlargement Of the age
limit for selective military service,
Provost Marshal General Crozier
said:
A pronounced majority of the
boards favor some enlargement, but
there is great diversity of opin-
ion as to the proper age limit
Nineteen and 35 are perhaps the
limits most frequently suggested;
but some recommend 40 or As years
as the upper limit. There is a
distinctly stronger demand for
raising the maximum age than for
lowering the minimum.
General Crozier estimates that l.
389, 1888 acceptable single men would
be made available by an increase in
the age limit to include men up to
45 years. The estimate places the
number of acceptable single men be-
tween 18 and 21 years at 1,546,28
The number of probably acceptable
single men already registered but not
called is 1,321,845. According to
these figures, should the age limit be
enlarged to include men of from Is
years to As years, inclusive, 4,257,-
SIG physically and otherwise quail
fed unmarried men would be open
for call to service
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-02-22
Continued on page 81
WHOOPEE, sOMETHIN' DOM!

A Cafeteria Social, given by the
ladies of Pike township for the ben
eft of the Winameg Red Cross, at
the home of R. N. Howard, Febru-
ary %, 1918. Everybody come, bring
something to eat; bring a SC or 10c
article for the grab bag; bring pat
terms to be sold, like the apron you
wear, and if you have more than one
good apron pattern, wear more than
one apron; bring good recipes to be
sold, and-bring your pocketbook.
Supper served from 6 to 8.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-02-22
WauseOn Pythian
Roll of Honor

NEWTON E. SMITH
JOHN F. OUTCALT
MEAD A. DANGLER
WALTER C. FIGY
FRED M. DANGLER
CHAS. GARMAN
EARL E. EBERLY
ORVILLE DeLONG
HOWARD McCLARREN
IRA G. SPADE
ROSCOE WERNER
CLIFFORD C. GIBBS
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-02-22

The many Wauseon friends of Mrs.
c. j. Biery of Bowling Green will re-
gret to learn that she is suffering
from an accident which resulted in
a broken shoulder.
Last Thursday, Mrs. Biery slipped
and fell on the walk in front of her
home in Bowling Green, breaking her
shoulder in two places.
The injury will confine her to her
home for some time besides being
very painful.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-02-22
A SURPRISE

About so neighbors of Mr.. and
Mrs. George J. Leininger gave them
a farewell reception at their home
Tuesday evening, February 12 A pot
luck supper and royal good time
were enjoyed by all. We are sorry
to see them leave, but wish them the
best of success.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-02-22
New Cases in Court
John R. Welson VS.. Matilda Welson
ct. al. Partition of real estate.
Probate Court

PROBATE COurG
Estate of Chas. C. Welson. Letters
of Administration issued to VIM. C.
Hoch. NJ G. Aumend, H. 1. Tabor,
and S. I. Hayes, appraisers.
Estate of Nancy Walter. First
and final accent filed. Hearing Mar.
II, 1918.
Will of Ursula Miller. Commission
to take deposition of absent witnesses
fled. Report and will admitted to
Probate.
NJ B. Badger as Administrator of
the estate of Clair H. Woolace, VS.
Donald Woolace ct. al. Frank S.
Ham appointed guardian ad litem for
minor defendants, with leave to an
swer by Feb. Is, 1918.
Guardianship of Ruth Ellen Lantz
ct. al. Fourth partial account con-
firmed.
Estate of Francis M. Barnes. First
partial account fled. Hearing Mar
II, 1918.
Will of Edgar C. White admitted
to Probate and record.
Estate of VIM. Woolace. Applica,
ton for citation to widow to take Of
renounce administration filed. Cita
tion issued. Hearing March 4, 1918
Estate of Chas. Wright. First par
Continued on page 81
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-02-22

II our soldiers are to be conquering
chiefs, and they certainly will be,
we must supply them with the where
with-all to buy them the necessary
equipment. Helps a little when you
buy War Savings Stamps.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-02-22

Clear complexion, bright eyes, and
good digestion comes from using Mi
o-na stomach tablets. Money back
if they fail to give satisfaction. This
is the way Read & Wager sells them.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-02-22

You will be relieved of all suspicion
of meanness and narrowmindedness
when you buy War Savings and Thrift
Stamps.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-02-22
ACROsTICs

1.-THE following very appropriate acrostics
re composed by two eleven-year-olds in our
public schools. e are glad to have the oppor-
tunity of publishing them, through the cour-
tesy of Miss Wilson, teacher of the grade in
which the authors are pupils.-Editor.l
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-02-22
FULTON COUNTY
RED CROSS NOTES
Songs of the Red Cross Workers
SURGICAL DRESSINGS
By Amelia Josephin Burr, in
Southern Woman's Magazine

Interminable folds of gauze
For those whom we shall never see.
Remember, when your fingers pause,
That every drop of blood to stain
This whiteness, falls for you and me.
Part of the price that keeps US free
To serve our own, that keeps US clean
From shame that other women know.
Oh, Saviors we have never seen,
Forgive US that we are so slow!
God-f that blood should cry in vain
And we have let our moment gol
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-02-22
WASHINGTON

w is for Washington, our hero, brave
A is for America, the country where
he grew.
S is for Soldiers and Sailors good
cheer.
Fl is for Help, we must all give this
year.
l is for Italy, the Germans do not
heed.
N is for Nutritious food, our Sam
mics all need.
G is for Germany, the country we
despise.
T is for Trenches, where the enemy
lies.
o is for Ocean, where the big boats
stay.
N is for Navy, driving German boats
away.
Frank Dimke (age ~.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-02-22

w is for War, which we are now in.
A is for America, which surely will
win.
S is for Submarine, terror Of the
sea.
I'll is for Home, where all love to be.
l is for Infantry, trained here so
we'll
N is for Navy, bound TO excel.
G is for Germans, whom we all hate.
I is for Teddy, who'll tell them their
fate
o is for Ocean, so deep and so wide.
n is for Nation, our JOY and our
pride.
-Jeannette Snyder (age 1D.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-02-22

Help buy shell; do your part and
do it well. Buy War Savings Stamps.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-02-22

The wonderful growth of our Lake
Division Of the Red Cross can be re-
allied when we find that it has spread
from an office space of two small
rooms and staff of five people to an
office space Of 1000 square feet and
warehouse space of 10000 square feet
and a staff Of a hundred workers.
More than 5000 pieces of mail
reach the Office each week, and 5000
pieces leave in the same time. Nearly
100000 articles have been produced
in four months time. The "Boss, -
James R. Garfield, and eight of his
principal executives, never see a pay
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-02-22
COUNTY BUSINESS
Cases in Probate Court - Marriage
Licenses-Real Estate Transfers.
Orders Drawn on Treasury-New
Cases in Common Pleas Court.
Warrants Issued

CorklnS Chemical Co.. disinfec-
tant, 1nfirmary ..........$ 1000
W. L. Minor, outside relief. 14.07
Ohio Penitentiary, soap and
gloves, Infrmary ..... 37.47
American Brick & Tile Co.,
coal and wood, outside relief 11.34
Ramsay Bros, groceries. 800. 8.74
T. & I. R. r. Co., light and
power, Infrmary. y....... 26.46
Chas. S. Welch, wood, outside
relief -. 1900
HUT & Williams, clothing, out
side relief ....::......... SOC
T. & I. R. R. Co., light, court
house and Jail ...... 3286
Barrett Bros, blanks, Probate
Judge ................... 3.75
Dayton Blank Book Co., sup
plies, Recorder and Probate
Judge ......... 1925
Franklin Prtg. Co., supplies,
Auditor 2.25
The Johnson Watson Co., sup
plies, Clerk of Courts. 80. 1906
kirchmaier, G. A, professional
services, Lehman case. ..... 42.6s
Lincoln Garage, auto service;
Lehman case ........ 9.5C
Geo. W. Parks, ambulance
Lehman case ......s..... 4O.O(
Rummel Chemical Co., expert
testimony, ETC., Lehman case 5000
". M. Roop, auto service, same 14.0(
Standard Garage, auto service,
stakalta Mfg. Co., supplies, '
Auditor 24.O'
F. A. Seeley, burial, soldiers
widows .......... 15O.Ot
Geo. Everett, attorneys fees,
Lehman case 375.O'
Zion Institutions G Industries,
supplies, Prosecuting Atty. 13.8I
Mrs. Sarah A. Harmon, moth
er's pension .......... TO-
c. E. Bennett, expert testi-
mony, Lehman case 400
Frank S. Ham, Asst. Prosecut-
ing Attorney, Lehman case. 10000
Jay H. Miller, medical serv-
ices, Infrmary ........... 42.5
c. R. Shade, inspector, road
mo. 10 ............ 4.O
Mary Malone, mothers pension 10
Media E. Buck, same ..... 12.5
Marian R. Hayward, same. so
Lowell E. Keith, same ...... $50
Lennie Mack, same ...... 100
W. H. Lambert, salary, third
quarter, 3D. of Elections -. $50
W. L. Biddle, same ......... $50
People State Bank, int. coup's,
road No. 68 -. ......... 25.O
Jennie Crime, mothers pens'n 12.O
J. A. Mattern, salary, third
quarter, Bd. of Elections. ESQ
F. L. S. Darby, same ........ ESQ
c. o. Eastman, salary, third
quarter, sec. Bd. of Elect'ns 31.2
Edgar & VanRenssalaer, bur-
ial John Westbrook ....... $50
Trondle Bros, horse-shoeing,
Infirmary 1876
S. B. Nofzinger, Farmers In
stitute. Archbold ...... $50
Anna Hart, mothers pension. 90
Domitio & Rupert, clothing,
order Probate Court ..... 11.3
:, A. H. Martin, Farmers Insti-
tute, Bradley .... 24.5
]. B. Schaeuer, same, Meta
mora NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. ESQ
Emmit Barten, same, Fayette. 25.0
Emily Geer,, mothers pension 100
H. A. Krauss, meats, Infirmary 9.9
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-02-22

A call has been sent out for co.
900 property Bags" to be made in
the Lake Division. These bags are
for use by the men in the hospitals
to store personal belongings while
they are laid up. AS the men usu-
ally take the bags with them when
they leave, there will be a continual
demand for this article. The bags
are made of any NEW bright-colc ed
WASHABLE material, II or IL y 1G
or 18 inches, with draw strings at
the top.
Latest instructions from Washing
Continued on page 81
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-02-22
Marriage Licenses

Earl A. Fraker. 21, farmer, Wau-
seon, and Emma V. Yoder, IS, Wau-
seon.
Royal A Bumpus, 21, farmer,
Bowling Green, and Mary E. Overly,
20, Delta.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-02-22

Real Estate Transfers
VIM. A. Keen to Carl M. Falm-
ing, part lot lao, Gates add,
Delta 1
kins to Chas. and Emily M.
Smith, 80 acres, sec. 6, Fulton. $500
sec. 6. Fulton ....... 1900
Eli Schrenk to Buehrer & Vernier,
parcel of land, sec. 80 German 1
Geo. W. Markley Est to Elmer
Hadley, $50 acres, sec. 5, Pike. $500