09 Mar 1922
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Newspaper
Fulton County Tribune
Location
Wauseon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1922
Page
1
The new ditch law enacted nearly two years ago was ruled unconstitutional by the Court of Appeals in several counties. County Commissioners have halted all ditch work awaiting guidance on applicable law, delaying projects and plans. The ruling questions the law's burden on taxpayers while farmers await effective drainage regulation.
The Watiseun high school basketball team battled a strong opponent Friday and still won 92 to 17. The game was an uphill struggle but Watiseun held firm as the Mont peter team caused early trouble before Watiseun pulled away in the second half. The upcoming Defiance tournament on March 10 and 11 will feature the Woarcen High School basketball team among over five teams from Northwestern Ohio.
A column discusses longevity myths and the idea of reaching 100, citing Anna Gramp who died at 104 after leaving her husband on their wedding day. Also notes a sheriff sale at Mornaio Garage for a 1916 Ford tank car. dates and terms mentioned.
A Fultonens Bar special session memorial honors Henry H. Ham and his brother T. F. Ham, long partners in law since 1870. The writeup reflects on mortality, memory, and the brothers’ fifty two years of legal practice together.
A historical article notes massive highway construction bids for 1922 across the United States, urging elimination of excessive maintenance on unsubstantial road surfaces as motor vehicle use grows. It references Henry H. Ham and a legal bar, detailing a committee's tribute to a deceased jurist and urging formal memorial adoption by Fulton County courts.
Warrant and supply notices for Probate Judge include W H Anderson Co and L Beckman Co listings, Delinquent lands advertised, and a special witness in the Weber case. Court action covers real estate transfers, guardianships, and probate filings. marriages licenses issued. and a March 1922 probate hearing schedule amid road construction notes and public works strategy.
Dr George H Sisson spoke to the Wauson Exchange Club about Russia after a mission there. He described shortages, Bolshevik rule, and hardships including hunger, confiscations, and a dilapidated railway system. He urged attention to bread handling in Fulton County and warned of unsafe practices by bread wagons exposing bread to dust and dirt.
Mrs. Mary Domitlo heads a new plumbing and heating firm with Arthur Gorsuch and H. H. Strole. The trio will run shops at Delta and Wauseon, offering complete plumbing and heating services with a motor truck for job site work.
The minutes recount memories of a Lincoln era encounter and a Civil War veteran gathering, plus reports on gas pricing after a lengthy dispute with the Gas Co. The council approves a street sign, confirms the Street Commissioner from April 1, 1922 to January 1924, and considers pay cuts to reduce water rents. A $100 hospital donation is approved as urgent charity.
Music vocal solos set the tone as Mr H H Dudrow Mr Turmon Gasche and others speak on how much vocational training should be offered in high school. The program aims to engage parents and rural attendees at the discussion night.
A mixed advertisement offers DIY spray materials and guidance for farmers. It promotes low grade flour for hog feed, linen collars, and instructs on Bordeaux mixture and lime sulfur sprays. A free spraying program from Ohio Experiment Station Wooster details timing and methods for apples plums berries and garden fruits.
Fire in basement of the J E Merrill residence on East Chestnut Street Friday night caused major damage before firemen controlled the blaze within an hour. John Johnson, away during the day, returned late to find shingles and wax fueling the fire as neighbors alerted authorities. Household goods and clothing were severely damaged. the Johnsons planned to move soon to Leipsic, Ohio for a new job.
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