13 Mar 1914
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Newspaper
Fulton County Tribune
Location
Wauseon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1914
Page
1
A 1914 Wauseon High School address by Rosemary Blair condemns Benedict Arnold as a hero yet notes his treason, praising his wartime help while insisting justice and accountability prevail. The piece frames Arnold as a paradoxical figure whose actions shaped American history and moral judgment.
The secretary of the Monumental and Memorial Association reports the Fulton County soldiers monument fund totals from subscribtions to date. Two townships not yet represented. Required minimum is 3000 dollars. 1700 raised so far with 1715.10 balance remaining. Names of recent donors listed and urged to send subscriptions to complete erection.
Windermere Florida February 28 1914 editor s Tribune informs readers of a journey from Kansas to Florida before a western storm. The letter highlights improving weather sightseeing and local arrivals including Ralph Kine Cal Palmer and the Lyon family. It notes support for a Fulton County soldiers monument with a $100 subscription and hopes for a $5000 memorial on the courthouse lawn.
New building planned beside the station on Beech Street in Wauseon by the Toledo and Indiana Railway Company to serve as light and power station for the Wauseon Electric Light and Power Plant. A. R. Hill is contractor. work to start soon. The two story brick structure will resemble the station building and will include a show room and full line of electric fixtures. The project is expected to boost Beech Street’s appeal and bring advertising value to Wauseon. Also notes a box social on March 19 in German Township that will include a short program and box sales.
A fellowship gathering is planned for the last week of March in Wauseon to unite Republicans behind county nominees and to listen to speakers Frank B. Willis of Ada and Edward C. Turner of Columbus. The event invites all voters, especially those opposed to Gov. Cox, with local committees named by township for organization and mobilization.
Probate Court records show multiple estates, guardianships, and will filings including Estate of Samuel Krieger second partial account and Will of Joseph H Ries. Real estate transfers list numerous quit claims and property sales across Clinton, Dover, Amboy, Wauseon, and Swanton townships with values and section details. Administrative inventories, appraisements, bonds, and executors named for several estates are noted along with guardianship appointments and a hearing date of April 6, 1914.
A city committee to direct child life efforts may form from a recent Child Life Conference. C D Greenleaf was named to head a three member committee, with Dr Forbush proposing a central women’s committee and integration with churches and youth groups like Boy Scouts and Camp Fire Girls.
The Union Signal notes CTU activity urging aid for a national equal suffrage campaign. Wauseon hosts weekly public library story hours led by local women, with Dr. Forbush from the Institute guiding child life conferences and parental interviews. Swanton incident ends with arrest. a Swanton hotel worker faces local charges, while community events feature elocution by Miss Golden and Mrs. Abbot, praised by promoter Allen Shadle.
A terse warning is issued to a man by the courthouse in Wauseon after a woman endures cold weather while he speaks loudly. The speaker cautions against such behavior and urges him to ask to walk her home next time to protect his standing in society.
An None Here medicine ad extols Rexall Olive Oil Emulsion as a nerve and blood tonic for the run down, nervous, and debilitated. It claims gentle improvement within days and guarantees results or nothing, sold in Rexall Stores and locally by Read & Wager in Wauseon Ohio. Also note a local update about a new clock at Wadseon station in Indiana.
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