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Newspaper
Fulton County Tribune
Location
Wauseon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1918
Page
4
County residents discuss a proposed permanent memorial to World War I service members. Meetings in Wauseon seek input on a countywide monument funded by the community, with women’s groups contributing to the cause and urging action by the Fulton County Commission.
A local sale offers a 10 percent cash discount on tires and tubes with an additional 7 percent discount on Liberty Bonds while stocks last. Portable items and accessories may be included as available.
A 1918 Christmas season notice list from Fulton County churches outlines schedules for worship at Evangelical Congregational and Baptist churches, with morning sermons, special Christmas programs, and charity offerings for Armenians, Serbia, Romania, and Poland. Obituary notes honor James Monroe Lutton, his son Dora May Lutton, and wartime service recognition for Prof. C. D. Perry with medal presentations planned by Ohio War Savings Committee.
Farmers Sam Toms and others received a letter noting their son Henry is safe in France. Several victims are mentioned as safe elsewhere in France. The message conveys relief over relatives stationed abroad during wartime.
Mr A L Stites suffered a serious accident Tuesday while burning wood his right hand was caught in the jaw and three fingers nearly severed. Dr Kester dressed the wound and Mr Stites is recovering nicely. Opal Wentz has been confined but can sit up. Several local names and family notices follow with church visits, social calls, illness and travel among residents of Shiloh and surrounding areas. Card of Thanks from Mr and Mrs P L Upp and family expresses gratitude for kindness after loss.
A fragmentary notice mentions a sore throat from Brest and departing soldiers leaving the place quiet. It includes casual sentiments about health, mustard plaster substitutes, and a festive note about Christmas flowers from Wauseon Floral Co. Names such as Howard Whitmer and William Hart appear in a stream of unrelated text.
The store invites customers to embrace the Spirit of Christmas by thinking of others and giving. Shoppers are urged to enjoy gift displays and the helpful salespeople ready to assist, promising a pleasant, easy late shopping experience.
Victor Records areIdeal Gifts for friends and relatives with a phonograph. They are in a class by themselves and urge you to come in at once. Consider a new Victrola for the home.
Our annual distribution of calendars for 1919 is now being made. If you have not already got one, drop in the store and accept one with our best wishes.
A cheerful note highlights Our Dry Goods Section as a veritable holiday bower with sensible, acceptable offerings for old and young. The adjoining Wearing Apparel Section promises gifts and a world of opportunities, inviting customers to explore seasonable selections.
A lively display titled Toyland runs at full speed ahead inviting visitors of all ages to browse nick nacks and toys. Children are urged to come in promptly and enjoy the nostalgic spectacle that delights old and young alike.
A notable display showcases dishes, cut glass, ivory goods, casseroles, cups and saucers, thermos bottles, pocketbooks and purses for adults, highlighting a wide assortment in a single section.
A store extends Merry Christmas to patrons and honors brave boys who have fought for democracy, acknowledging their victory and sending heartfelt season’s wishes through shoppers.
The catalog notes that men mostly buy knives skates safety razors air guns flashlights and carving sets while women show interest in silverware scissors and food choppers. It highlights the hardware section as well as items appealing to ladies.
The notice promotes the Pure Food Section highlighting deli delicacies and staple groceries. It invites new customers to trade there and welcomes returning patrons to continue shopping, emphasizing quality and variety.
A wartime appeal urges immediate Red Cross membership for 1919. The notice stresses helping wounded soldiers and care for children and families, urging every household to enroll promptly despite the armistice.
John H Zimmerman eldest son of Jacob and Anna Zimmerman was born July 5 1863 on a German township farm and died December 10 1918 at his country home at age 55 years 5 months 5 days. He married Emma M Lea November 18 1886 and they had eight children. Funeral at Mennonite church conducted by Rev Herr of Medway Ohio with interment in Smith cemetery. The family thanks neighbors for sympathy.
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