16 Mar 1922
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Newspaper
Fulton County Tribune
Location
Wauseon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1922
Page
1
Ohio farmers debate highway upkeep and future road plans as thawing weather exposes the inadequacy of low cost roads. Engineers warn against spreading funds over too many miles, while cases in Logan County show nine years of maintenance and reconstruction turning a so called low cost road into a far pricier asset.
The grand jury met last Saturday and returned one true bill, a secret indictment. No indictments were found against F R Harper B J Liccardi or Fred J Deutschman. The petit jury will reconvene in March with cases including John C Miley vs Geo B Allion in junction and equitable relief and Fleming and Hough vs Walter Waldock for money due.
Jackie Coogan will star in Peck's Bad Boy at the Princess Theatre as a First National attraction. The library benefit runs Tuesday and Wednesday evenings March 21 and 22 with proceeds aiding the library. The beloved child actor, previously seen in August 1922, returns as a mischief making American boy in a new production featuring George FE. Gortuch.
Francis Roycroft Smallman born April 1 in Liverpool Ohio died March 14 1922 at his son Ralph’s home in Birmingham Alabama. He helped build Fulton County Courthouse Ottokee served as deputy sheriff and co founded The Peoples Bank in 1889 later its vice president. Survived by wife Consella Alcorn three sons Carl Ralph and Lloyd one grandchild Jane. He was a long time Mason.
State Fire Marshal H A Dykeman announces April 1 to 7 as 1922 Clean Up Week. Campaign asks chambers, Mayors, clubs, churches, and schools to promote fire prevention, with ministers and PTAs urged to stress loss of life and property. Fire chiefs, women’s clubs, and newspapers urged to keep the message strong year round.
Jimmie Graham of Detroit pled guilty in justice court to overloaded truck driving on a public road. The case revealed the truck belonged to a Detroit firm. Graham’s employer was ordered to cover road damages of 12 dollars while Graham paid a 50 dollar fine plus 5.70 costs. Detroit firm later sent a second truck to haul away the load.
March 21 features Peck's Bad Boy as the benefit attraction for the library. The reel is billed to draw crowds, with Eve one and Shick as further attractions. The note urges library support and mentions a cautionary line about drinking and driving.
Court records show money actions totaling amounts such as 728.16 against Walter Wal deck and 570.72 balance for Delta Village deposit disputes with Fleming and Waldeck versus James A. Treasurer. First National Bank warrants and various items surface along with health and pension orders and building permit notes. Eli Burkholder York Township straw barn and shed 425.00. Jacob Garman Wauseon poultry house 250.00. Sam Berkebile York Township heating plant 850.00. Marriage licenses listed: Ora Nofziger and Margaret Bingman. Clifford Harrison and Myrtle Becker. Linebaugh and Zelpha Spring. John Ries and Ri McIntosh settlements noted.
Weight regulation emergency noted in Fulton County court records with multiple Estates and guardianships. Filings include final accounts and notices of appointment for estates including Connell Prickett Rorick Lauber Schrag Vonier and Eastman, with hearings set in 1922 and 1932 on assorted parcels and lots. County surveyor orders enforcement of highway weight limits during spring period.
Wauseon with 3095 residents urges civic boosters under Talk Wauseon. The city sits on three railroads and an interurban, including New York Central, C T I Wabash, and Toledo and Indiana. It offers strong manufacturing potential, abundant letter supply, county seat status, and several miles of paved streets along Main Street from Chestnut to the Methodist Church.
Wauseon High School beat Bryan 17 to 9 in the early Civilian Rehabilitation tourney at Defiance, then Defiance 18 to 17 over Wauseon in a fast finishing game. The Defiance team captured the tournament. Wauseon failed to reach the finals.
The club room opened Saturday night with a larger space after removing partitions and coal room elements. It received decorative touch ups, new floors, re-covered pool tables, extra card tables, and general cleaning by members who contributed labor and funds. Five candidates received the Knights Bank. Delta lodge hosted over 40 members and five visitors. Elly Buck of Fulton County, once a Fayette Normal student, died at about 60 in Lyons.
In a decisive basketball outing, Scott High Lightweights claim victory shaping the season’s top matchup with Wauseon. The event includes an inter school battle and a Catholic interlude, plus a baked goods market and a public notice of a library benefit show.
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