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Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1920-03-12
SIREN HAS BAD COLD

The Siren, that sweet CD voiced
singer of the Wauseon Fire Depart
ment whose melodious CD notes
give the boys the warning when fire
makes an offensive in the town and
also sings them to the sire meet.
ings," caught hard cold last week
and was entirely out of commission
for few days. When the furnace
in the home of Mr.. John S. Hoare
on West Park Street "blew up
last Friday shortly afternoon the
siren failed to answer the request to
sing her song and it was discovered
that she could not even make a
whisper. The sudden change in
weather was too much for her. Rain
beating in on the mechanism was
frozen when the cold snap came
and effectually stopped its working.
The fremen are good doctors and
she was so far recovered that she
made herself heard on Sunday when
fire occurred at the home of c. A.
Theobald; though still very hoarse
and weak. Firemenshad to be called
by phone.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1920-03-12
TRIED BY FIRE

The Fire Department were called
Tuesday about :30a. m. to the re-
sidence on Depot street known to
the older residents of Wauseon as
the H. T. Brigham property now
owned by Heist and Hill and occu-
pied by Mr.. and Mrs. c. B. Owens.
Fire broke out in the roof struc-
ture of the building presumably from
a defective chimney flue. The fire
being located under the roof made
it difficult for the firemen to get at
and it was necessary to drench the
upper part of the building in order
to gain control of the fire; breaking
through the roof in order to give
the streams Of water access. The
firemen fought hard in spite of the
disadvantages and succeeded in con-
trolling the fire in a short time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Owens had only
been is the house few days and
had furniture which had been re-
paired and refinished after being in
the fire in their former residence in
the Ham block just in place, much
of it was badly damaged, but for
tunately was insured so that the, loss
will not be complete.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1920-03-12
|DO We APPRECIATE
THE F|REMEN!

Three fire calls on three alternate
days; to which the volunteer firemen
responded and at which they did
strenuous and effective work, brings
up the query, do the citizens of
Wauseon appreciate the services of
their Fremen: We believe the answer
is: "They certainly do" and we fur
ther believe that when opportunity
offers the vast majority of our peo-
pie are glad to show their apprecia-
ton in concert and practical way.
What the town would do without
them is a hard question to answer.
The fact lonrs large when we stop
to think of it that hardly a year
passes that these fire fighters do not
save the town the loss of thousands
of dollars, and this invaluable SER
vice is given gratis, often at the
cost of considerable personal sacri-
fee and loss for which there is no
compensation. The firemen are sure
ly entitled to whatever pleasure they
may derive from their organization
In one way and another they
have raised money to moderize and
decorate their. rooms and to pay the
expenses OF their flremens organlZa-
tion. Washington's- Birthday, has
been the date of the Friemens An
nual Ball which gives all citizens an
opportunity to contribute to the re-
venues of the Fire DEPARTMENT and
help the BOYS along. This year the
Annual Ball was postponed on ac-
count of prevalent sickness and
the Annual Ball conres on st. Pat
rick's Day. March 17th, not in the
-nornino but in the evning. The
boys have secured some extra good
music and have prepared to give
everyone a good time = Well we
have said about enough; don't for
get the date and when "Pritch'
comes around with the tickets, take
one whether YOU can go or not.
Show the bows that you surely do
appreciate them.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1920-03-12
MRS. VIM. FISCHER

Sophia Kolb was born at Liverpool
Medina County, August 20, 1S41 and
here she grew to young won1anhood.
On April rs, 1870 she was united in
marriage to William fischer. For
nearly fifty years these worthy
pioneers have been permitted to
walk life's pathway together, shar-
ing each others joy and sorrows.
They came to Wauseon in 1876
since which time this has been their
home. No children were born of
this marriage but she took pride and
gave tender and loving care in rails
ing her step daughter. Mrs. Frank
H Reighard, who was only two and
one-half years old when she came
into this home.
good health until May of last year,
Mrs. Fischer had always enjoyed
and although the best of medical
skill was employed her health gradu-
ally failed until on the night Of
March 2, when peacefully she pass
ell on having attained the age Of 18
years, 6 months and days.
Methodist Episcopal church for many
wears ana uleU triumphant III Lndt
faith.
She was an active member of the
order of Pythian Sisters which fra
ternity had charge of the funeral
services held from the home ON
Brunell Street last Friday, her
pastor Rev. Samuel Dunham officiat-
ing.
Besides her faithful aged com
panion and her step-daughter, she
leaves three sisters, Mrs Margaret
Omlor of this city, Mrs. Anna .Kast-
ner of Kendalville, Ind, and Mrs.
John Mack of Butler, Ind. one
brother, Joseph Kolb of Wauseon
and host of friends and relatives
who will keep her memory green.
Interment made in Wauseon
| oor,, fo,.x,
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1920-03-12
JOHN DAVID BORDER

Son of Joseph and Amy Amelia
Border, was born in Clinton Town
ship Fulton County, Ohio, January
1st 1889 and departed this life at
his home three miles south of Wau-
seon, March 1st, 1920 aged 81 years
and 2 months.
He was united in marriage to Eva
Crosser. December 18th, 1911 and to
this union were born two sons and
three daughters. One son preceded
him in death.
He was converted in January 1911
under the labors of Rev. J. F. Metz
Ter and united with the West Barre
United Brethren church of which he
was a member at the time of his
death. To those caring for him in
his short illness he said he had
peace with God and was ready to
go. Our loss is his eternal gain.
He leaves to mourn, companion
four children, a step-mother of
Antwerp, Ohio, one brother, Myron
J. Border of Wauseon, Ohio, one
sister, Mrs. Selma J.. Townsend of
Monroe, Mich, and many relatives
and friends
1He 1unefai services were nelo AT
the West Barre U. B. Church, Rev.
E. G. Miser of Adrian, Mich, Off
ciating, burial in Wauseon ceme-
terry.
Card of Thanks
We wish in this way to express
our gratitude to the neighbors and
friends for their kindness, sympa-
thy and assistance during the sick
ness, death andb urial of our dear
husband and father.
Mrs. Eva Border and children
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1920-03-12
LENA

Harve Dickerson and family en-
tertained Fan Green and family and
Earl Dickerson Sunday.
Craig Demaline spent Sunday with
Louis Snyder.
Ed Crew and family moved into
j. d. Snyder house Monday.
Mrs. Harve Dickerson called or
Mrs. James Dickerson Wednesday
afternoon.
Miss Viola Aeschliman is i'll al
this writing.
J. D. Snyder, wife and daughter
Iva snent Sunday afternoon with
Mrs. Rashley and daughter Saraf
of Wauseon.
Clair Miley and wife spent Sunday
with Orlan Thomas and wife neal
Morenci.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1920-03-12
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
HELD MONDAY EVENING
Gas Rate Under Discusson-Old Ordinance Repealed
New Ordinance Fixes Temporary Rate at
$2.OC For One Year-Street Com
missioner Appointed

The entire council were present
promptly on time at the Council
Chamber last Monday night for
the continued session Of the regular
meeting of Monday March 1st.
Bids on the Elm Street and Chest
nut Streets Improvement were read
to the council; no bids were founu
TO be according to specifications
<and all were rejected. Motion to
readvertise for bids was carried.
The special order of business for
the meeting was the matter of Gas
rates. Mr.. Sloan of the Gas Com
pany was present and repeated his
statement and proposition of last
week as reported in last weeks is
sue Of the Tribune. Members of
the council argued for a temporary
rate Of $500 for one year instead
Of ninety days. Mr.. Sloan stated
that he could not accede to this
proposal but finally offered to com
promise If council would insert a
clause permitting a minimum rate
Of $225 and minimum Of $1.75
per thousand.
The company to submit operating
records to investigation of expert
accountant and engineer before
making any advance in rate and
such records and accounts to be
Nopen for similar Investigation Mt
any time council believe rates should
be lowered. The council to employ
and the ras companv to nav FOR sar-
vices Of such accountant Council
men did not seem disposed TO ad-
rnif khis ..ov,rro,,v;so Tha Ma,,or
called for the reading of the ordi-
nance prepared by the City Solicitor
which called for the repeai of the
old ordinance which fixed the rate At
Sf.25 DER thousand ana established
a temporary rate Of 5000 for a
period Of 90 days. Councilmeu cali
ed for a change making the tenn
porary period one year and asked
Mr.. Sloan to agree to that change.
Mr.. Sloan said he would agree to
n maximum Of $210 per thousand
for a period Of one year under the
same conditions as formerly stated.
Councilmen were unyielding and
the ordinance as changed was finally
passed under suspension of the rules
The ordinance provides a rate Of
$500 per thosand feet and Gas to
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1920-03-12
TEACHING THRIFT

The teaching of thrift in Ohio
schools now is compulsory. Gov
ernor Cox has just signed the bill
of State Representative C. II. Free
man of Ada which calls for a half
hour period of instruction in all
Ohio schools weekly. The bill was
almost unanimously passed by both
houses of the last general assembly
The new law is in line with the gov
ernnsent's program of thrift nstruc-
ton in connection with the sale of
government securities, especially
War Savings Stamps. 1t is looked
upon by Ohio War Savings officials
as means of increasing the sale
of War. Savings Stamps through
the schools.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1920-03-12
NEW INDUSTRY FOR
WAUsEON IS ASSURED.
The Automotiye Body Company, Manufacturers of Car
Cabs and Bodies Locate in Wauseon-
From 100 to 500 Employees
Property Purchased.

Like flash out of clear sky
comes the assurance that Wauseon
is to have real live manufacturing
plant, not pretty soon but right
away.
Monday representatives of The
Automotive Body Company closed
the transactions by which thew ae-
quired the Red King Windmill pro-
perty, the residence property and
two acres of land adjoining of Del
mar Kline on West Leggett Street
and a lot containing about one acre
adjoining the Kline property on the
north.
The company expect to begin op-
erations at once utilizing the Red
King plant and their engineers
will be here in about ten days to be-
gin the erection Of other buildings
in the vacant lots which have been
purchased by the company. They
expect to have one hundred men
at work in very short time and
when the plant is at capacity the
pay roll will include 500 men.
This is by far the largest addi-
tion to the industry of Wauseon
that has ever been made and it is
IN way challenge to the enter
prise and business accumen of our
citizens.
This influx to our population calls
for an increase in the housing faci-
lities of the town and lots that have
stood vacant and some of them idle
for wears should become the sites
for homes. True lumber and build
ing materials are high and the ten
dency of prices on these commodi-
ties is upward instead of down
ward. On the other hand an indus
try such as this cannot secure work
ers without meeting the competition
in the labor market which never
was keener than it is today; the
consequence is inevitable that they
must pay high rate of wages
and it follows that the workers
will have money to pay rents thai
will make the building of houses te
rent profitable or to place them
! in position to purchase homes fol
themselves.
| Other towns and cities are facinf
this same housing problem and many
of them are meeting it with an en-
terprise that is finding its reward il
large profits.
The new firm have located here
and are making a large investmen
without asking any financial aie
from the citizens of Wauseon. They
must necessarily bring business arc
/ revenue to the town in large mea
sure. 1t seems to us that it is vi
to Wauseon to prove by its readi
ness to take care of the newcomer
in the way of housing, ample publi
utilities and increased trading faciii
ties that we are ready to progress
and will grow if we have the chanc'
i From information we have beel
able to obtain, this company hav,
been searching other sections of tn
i State for a location. Their attor
neys had been told Of Wauseon b,
our florist, Chas. II. Jordan. The,
visited Wauseon, met Mr.. F. J
i Spencer. president of the Com
merce Club who showed them wha
we have to offer and helped then
to secure what they wanted-an
there you are-Lets make them wei
come.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1920-03-12
court HOUSE NEWS

Lora A. Watkins to w. Bloom, Is
acres, Sec. 10, Swan Creek Township.
C. M. Andrews to Chas. Hartman
so acres, Sec. 80. Pike Township.
A. c. Daniels to L. H. and Luella
Kunkle, 30 acres Sec. 20, Royalton
Township,
Isabelle Huttinger to Geo. Konzen
80 acres, Sec. 5, Swan Creek Town
ship.
40 acres Sec. 33, Pike Township.
H. ". zug to Calvin D. Shumaker,
80 acres, Sec. 4, Pike Township.
Bert A. Reighard to %. C. Miller,
40 acres, Sec. 81, Swan Creek Town
ship.
Edith E. Lewis to B. A. Reighard,
lot 28, Schlappi's Ad. Delta.
Memo R-chener to Jas. and Sophia
Rashley, 80 acres, Sec. 18, York
Township.
Samuel Gehring to Chas. Davis,
40 acres Sec. 6, Swan Greek Town
ship.
F. LIS. Darby to Fred Lockmann
part lot 259, Wauseon.
H. w. Zug to Catherine Weber.
lot "a, Haywood's, Archbold.
VIM. NJ. Acker to Ora and Mabel
Seaman. 90 acres, Sec. 26, Gorham
Township.
C. A. Andrews to Clarence and
Emma Zimmerman. 60 acres, Sec.
II Clinton Township.
Benz. and Charlotte Potes to Gle
ment Earl Smith, 80 acres, Sec. 10
Chesterfield Township.
Edward J. Augustine to Adam
Nell, 106.81 acres, Sec. II, Pike
Township.
Chas. L. and Addie Gingery to
Harvey w and Nellie S. Widmar.
"a, acres, Sec. 8, Swan Creek Town
ship.
Willo Arker Oberlin to Joel King,
100 acres Sec 9. Gorham Township.
Henry and Nancy Zimmerman to
Sar Schmucker, 80 acres, Sec. 80
Gorham.
Fred and Edith Bird, to Sam
Schmucker. 40 acres Sec. 80, Cor
ham Township.
Philin Stautzenberger to Effinger
Worden- 10 acres Sec. A, Swan Greek
Township.
Geo. A. Heath to Chas. NJ An
drews mart out lot 8, Greenoughs
Wauseon
VIM Shoub to Chas. l. Frsker. 16
acres, Ser. 18. Swan, Creek Township
W. c. Borton to Ross J. Shaffer
35 acres Sec. T. Dover Township.
Anna Kimerer to Jonas and Mary
SNYDER SO acres, Sec. 8, Clinton
Township.
Row v. Mobus to M, G.. and Louise
Graisinoer, so acres, Sec. 9, Swar
Creek Township.
Frank Fuller to w. A. and Eliza
beth Gibson. 100 acres, Sec. IL
Sven Creek Township.
Nancy B Meister heirs to Simon
ard Mary Pvchener 36.5 acres, Sec
80 Clinton Township.
C. G. Rvchener to Simon and Mary
Rvcherer 60 SO acres, Sec. 25, Ger
man Township
John c.. Rorick to Margaret Bates
lots Ala end 415, Wauseon
J. A. Walter to J. and Anna
Malburr. 40 acfes, Sec. 27, Amboy
Tcwnship
C. X. Whitney to Lloyd Dewey
90 acres Sec. IA, Royalton Town
ship.
C. B. McLain to Ed and Minnie
Hildohrandt 20 acres Sec. IL, Gin
ton Township.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1920-03-12
THE PROVINCE
Of GOVERNMENT

The Republican Publicity Associa-
tion has made the following state
ment in regard to the true province
of government which it seems to
us is worthy of careful reading and
bears the marks of sound common
sense
In the field of sport where con-
tests are held between men to deter
mine their supremacy in some par
ticular line of training, certain rules
are prescribed for the guidance of
those who participate. These rules
are not designed to help any parti-
cular participant. but merely to
protect each contestant in his right
to an unimpaired opportunity to
win in the contest. In putting these
rules into practice, certain persons
designated as starters, unrpires and
referees are designated to see that
each of the contestants obey the
rules. These officials are not desig-
ned to help any or all of the con-
testants, but merely to see that
each is protected in his right to
compete to the best of his ability
without unfair obstruction from
his competition.
This same policy, it seems to US,
should be adopted in making laws
and selecting public officials govern
ing the rights and duties of citizens
in the pursuit of their private occu-
pations. It is not the province OF
the Government to aid any particu-
lar group of men to success, in pri-
vate industry. nor is it the province
of public off .cials to aid by their
governmental authority the private
business of any individual. It is,
however, the duty of the Govern
nent to see that no citizen in the
prosecution of his private business
shall be interfered with in an i'm
proper manner by any other citizen
either of this country or of any
other country. The Government
stands in the position of an umpire
enforcing the rules of the game in
an impartial manner and protecting
each in his inalienable right to life
| liberty and the pursuit of happiness
/ We have protective tariff laws moi
for the purpose of aiding any mar
to make success in his business
but to prevent the industries Of
other countries which employ chear
/ labor and maintain low standards o1
living from engaging in unfair com
petition with the American producer
who pays the higher wage which
permits of the maintenance of
higher standard of living. A Law
reouiring the arbitration of indus
trial disputes. where such industria
disputes affect large numbers o.
people in vital respects, is not {
law for the promotion of the in
i terests of any particular class bu-
is merely a rule of the game which
would forbid action that would con
/ stitute improper interference will
another mans right to conduct hi.
nrivate business. A railroad tstrik,
for instance, is not mere contro
versy between the railroad com
panv and its employees. it is an in
| reference with the right of al
/ the other industries of the countr,
to continue their normal activity. Ii
| the exercise of its proper function
+! of laying down the rules and actin,
as umpire, it is the duty of tn
Government to prevent such de
structive interference with privat
industries as would result from
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1920-03-12
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE

IA FIRE In the home Of C. A. Theo-
bald, corner Of Clinton and Oak
Streets about noon last Sunday
caused considerable loss. Fire start
ed. Immediately above the furnace
and spread 50 as to practically ruin
the whole interior Of the house be-
fore it could be brought under con-
troll. Most Of the household goods
were saved. The fremsn put up a
|stif fight and a long one.
Owing to the fact that the siren
was not in working order, firemen
bad to be called by phone.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1920-03-12
SCIENCE RFATs H. C. L.
lItli BY GIVING r19-CENT MEAL,

Careful planning of meals so that
each person gets the proper number
Of food calories per day is the way
Defiance College keeps the price Of
board at 10 cents a meal.
College officials say scientific
management by the household arts
department of the college is the
biggest aid in keeping old H C. L.
off the Defiance campus. Board
has been provided throughout the
present year at four dollars a week.
The following is the menu for
one day. given to newspaper cor
S'esrondent recently by one of the
students:
Breakfast Rolled oats and milk;
dreamed braised beef on toast, cof-
fee.
Dinner-Roast beef, mashed pota-
toes and gravy, cabbage salad,
blueberry pie.
/. Supper-Baked beans, macaroni
and tomatoes, bread and butter
pineapple dessert, tea.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1920-03-12
HOSPITAL NOTES

Miss Mabel Barnes was operated
on last Thursday. ot
Mrs. Fred Dangler underwent an
operation and is getting along very
nicely.
Mrs. Buckmaster returned to her
home Sunday.
Mrs. Sylvia Elton underwent an
operation for appendicitis Tuesday.
Mrs. Phoebe Foster was operated
on Saturday evening.
Miss Butler who has been on speci-
al dutv for the past two weeks re-
turned to her home in Toledo Satur-
dav
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1920-03-12

LACK OF CARS A BLOW TO
BUSINESS lumber trade in
Washington and Oregon is reported
as in a "deplorable condition" thru
lack of cars. Sales managers are
said to be refusing new business un-
til they have reasonable assurance
that they can make deliveries. SINH
lar reports come from the steel mills
of the East and every big industry
in the country may be said to be
guaging its business entirely by the
transportation available. In the
fifteen months since the signing of
the armistice there has been time
to build cars enough to relieve al
most if not quite the conditions
that were rapidly going from bad
to worse. American industry is
now paying the penalty for the
shortsighted policies that have been
allowed to govern the railroads.
We garry f1I1l line of Edison
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1920-03-12
NORTH PIKE

This surely is a dry state even the
wells and cisterns are going dry.
There is a lot of moving going
on around here this week, Lake
Gephart to Lyons, Father Murry
over by Pike Center, H. Barret to
Delta and John Calnon on the Nc
Arthur farm.
The many friends of Mrs. Eckley
The many friends of Mrs. Eckley
will be very glad to hear that she
is gaining slowly.
Mrs. Price Beach thanks those who
remembered her on her birthday with
letters and cards.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1920-03-12

II your stomach is out Of order
or distressed. no matter from what
cause, Mi-O-Na stomach tablets
will give instant relief in case Of
Indigestion, acute or chronic, or
money back. Guaranteed by Read
& Wager.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1920-03-12

There are so many thrifty people
in Ohio that the sale of War Saw
ings Stamps has kept Ohio far
ahead of other states from the
time these wartime securities were
introduced. During the last calen-
dar wear the stamps were sold in
such large quantities that this state
is far ahead of every other. Ohio
buyers took during 1919, $22,055,-
192 or about one-seventh of all the
stamps sold in the nation.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1920-03-12

We carry full line Of Edison
LAMPS. Wauseon Electric Store.
47-1-c
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1920-03-12

Phone 22S for a free demonstra-
ton Of a Cain-a-day Washer. Wau'
seon Electric Store. 47-1-s
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1920-03-12
Card of Thanks

We certainly are very grateful 70
our neighbors and friends who so
ably and freely assisted in caring
for our nephew, John David Border,
during his late illness, also for the
many favors shown us during his
sickness and funeral.
Myron E. Doane
Mary s. Kline
Jennie A. Doane
s. L. Doane
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1920-03-12

Building Notices
Ed Burkholder, Sec. 5, Franklin
township, dwelling estimated cost
$2850.
VIM. Fieldmire, Sec. 6, Dover
Township light plant estimated
cost $645.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1920-03-12
SOME FEDERAL OFFICIALS

: SOME FEDERAL OFFICIALS
COULD LEARN FROM HINES
Director General Hines turned down
the wage demands of the railroad
'brotherhoods, one of his reasons be-
ing that the pending railroad bill
carries provisions for meeting the
situation. It reflects credit on Mr..
Hines that he should have deter
mined that the rail dispute should
be settled according to the laws en-
acted by Congress, rather than that
"a single individual should assume
the responsibility. He could have
asserted his authority and taken adj
vantage of the fact that the roads
are to remain under Federal con-
troll few days longer. But he
preferred to act on the principle
that this is a government of laws
and not of men, thereby teaching
q much-needed lesson to some Of
the other officials Of this admins
tration