06 Aug 1920
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Newspaper
Fulton County Tribune
Location
Wauseon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1920
Page
1
A chaotic report details sheriff McQuawk and police pursuing a suspect in a Delta bank robbery. Witnesses and authorities struggle to identify the culprit, with multiple aliases and uncertain leads. No decisive evidence emerged. investigations continue as officials seek charges.
Miss Teena Johnson longtime Wauseon resident was found dead in her bed at the Oak and Puce etpette corner Tuesday evening. Neighbors checked on her earlier in the day after she hadn’t been seen for days. authorities later forced entry and found her dressed in bed. Authorities note a history of nervous breakdown but she remained capable of managing herself.
Over 100 high school athletes from 16 schools have entered the state fair track meet, with an amateur meet for older competitors. The National Association of Casting will stage its tournament Sept 7 to 11 at the Ohio State Fair Groundes, featuring 11 events, medals, a starting silver cup, and prizes totaling about 2500 dollars. Notables include BER on Stanley of Chicago and several Ohio figures, with reservations from coast to coast. Further details available from Columbus Casting Club Secretary F A Eyana.
Chautauqua week with seven entertainments begins Monday August 9 as Redpath presents a varied program headlined by Dunbars Royal Gate Great Lakes String College Singing Circle and Musical Arts. A feature is A Diplomat at Large by Sir John Foster Fraser, a traveler of more than fifty foreign countries. Local Committee prepares for opening events and advance man AY Karns coordinates advertising in the city.
Former Governor Frank B. Willis spoke at the courthouse in Wauseon last Friday, outlining three major problems facing the nation and endorsing party governance over a strong centralized leadership. He critiqued the Democrats and defended his Senate candidacy while naming allies George E. Kryder and George Stavfer.
On account of the Clifford Gibbs Memorial at 3 00 p m Sunday August 1 there will be no Legion Bail Game Services will be held in the Christian church All Legion members and service men are earnestly requested to attend C F Hartman Port Com Tama candidate for the nomination Slew on the Republican Heeket at the Primary Election August 10 Owing to duties I have not met voters Edward O Neil the convicted bank robber for thirty days I respectfully submit my record as deputy sheriff and citizen seeking Republican support for Fulton County Primary Election next Tuesday If nominated and elected I shall serve all the people of Fulton County respectfully EF N
Court records list estate proceedings, guardianships, probate filings, and notices of sales with details on estates of Murphy, Bloom berg, Woeckerly, and Palmer. It also covers building notices, marriage licenses, new court cases for partition, and probate hearings set through 1920 with various dates and parties.
Mr L 5 Williams extends business reach by transforming the Ginerich restaurant and upper floors into a hotel. He also manages Lincoln Hotel dining room in Delta and runs regular meals a la carte. Wauseon baseball lost 83 to Morenci. Adrian team visit planned. Northwestern Ohio Farm Bureaus and Granges hold rally and picnic at Montpelier Fair Grounds on Saturday.
Walter W. Caddell manager of the Princess Theatre installs a new Argus Shemp attachment from General Bicetric Company on the picture machine. The device replaces the carbon light system with a dazzling white glow reducing eye strain. After three years of testing the machine is praised as a major improvement and patrons are invited to view its operation in the theater.
J C Lee of Chesterfield township died at his home Sunday evening at capitalist at Lookout. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon. Lee was a longtime Fuller County resident held in high esteem by friends in Wauseon and vicinity. His death followed years of failing health though he stayed active until shortly before death. He leaves many friends and a grieving family.
Fulton County voters are urged to back a Republican sheriff candidate in the upcoming primary on August 14. The candidate cites duties as deputy sheriff, a wartime record, and public service in urging support amid a countywide campaign across the region. The piece notes personal constraints and honors a late family figure as it requests votes.
The council met in regular session with all members present. A grade for a new sidewalk on Potter Street was ordered after a sidewalk committee report. A crosswalk west of Monroe will be added when Monroe funds are available. Fire Department Chief Overmeyer sought protection for the fire alarm siren. a protection plan was assigned to Bachman Griffin Weber with others.
A lengthy campaign style notice lists Republican nominees for Governor and other state offices, naming Ralph D. Cole and peers, plus candidates for lieutenant governor, secretary of state, treasurer, attorney general, supreme court, judges, and local offices. It urges voter participation, details voting places in Wauseon, and promotes a Homecoming and Carnival with local phone news.
Former Indiana governor J Frank Hanley a 1916 prohibition presidential candidate died after a car train crash near Dennison Ohio six miles from the city The Baker family driver and Mrs C M Baker of Kilgore Ohio were in the automobile with him All three suffered severe injuries and died later in hospital Hanley died at 9 am Mrs Baker at 11 30 am and Dr Baker at 3 30 pm
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