Court House News Summary of county officers and court actions
Court notices list examination of county officers, building costs in townships, and transfers in estate matters. Several divorce and alimony actions proceed or are dismissed, with judgments by default and payments ordered. Licenses issued. guardianships, estates, and probate filings move forward, including administration, stock sales, and wrongful death settlements with railroad companies.
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Daisy Brillhart
Edward Brillhart
K. Smorth
Edwards
Taluce
Bessie Hallett
Harry Hallett
Daycee Hogver and Aison Company
Gray and Gray
Hovis &. Johnson Adm
Ya Chas
Pults
Plain News
Guilford
Sipe Guilford
Plaintif
Plantiff
Frank Biler
Caroline Schultz
Hazel FL Barhite
George W. Free
Appligvon
John d. Gineman
Agnes M. Gineman
Clayton Murphy
Sail
Ulla Lt. Berk
Elmer Vonier
Weber
Daniel Rapp
Joseph Obrera
Eddie Oberle
Opal Oberly
Emberle Bollinger
Maria Miller
B. and C. Railway Co
Joseph Oberla
B. and
O. Railway “Coy
Eatate
Opal Oberla
C. Railway Co
Falling car prices spark insurer concerns in 1921
The article discusses widespread auto price cuts and the challenge of over insuring cars against loss by fire or theft. It notes passive moral hazard as a key difficulty, with underwriters unable to gauge how insured status may influence a buyer's carelessness. A list of old prices versus Septem ber 7, 1921 figures for well known makes is quoted.
Charles W. Covert Death Notice and Family Tribute
Charles W. Covert of Cleveland born September 15 1866 died September 20 1921 at the home of his stepson Lloyd W Schad in Charleroi Pennsylvania After moving with his parents to northern Michigan at age fifteen he lived there until 1914 He married Emma Behad of Wauseon in 1910 and later lived near Central Lake Michigan Washington D C Newark New Jersey and Mongohela City Pa He was a Congregationalist youth then joined Eastport Baptist Church in 1910 A quiet devoted life earned him high esteem He leaves wife son Lloyd Schad granddaughter Phyllis Schad and sister Mrs George A Beadah of Gaylord Michigan Card of Thanks sincere thanks for kindness and sympathy extended especially Rev Rostopher by Mrs Emma Covert and Lloyd W Schad
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Charles Welliam Covert
Cleveland
Ohio
Lloyd W. Schad
Charleroi
Michigan
Emma, Behad
Wauseon
Central Lake
Mich
Covert
Washington D. C
Newark
N. J
Mongohela City
Congregational Church
Eastport
Ihurch
L. W. Schad
Phyllis Schad
George A., Badehion
Gaylord
Rostofer
Emma Covert Lloyd W. Sehad
Birthday party notes and legal notices mix across towns
A jumble of short items reports Napolean Arthur Gingrich bound over to a grand jury for non support, eight bands at Putnam County Fair Oct 4 5 6, Adam Rose paid $200 for a pearl from a dam site, marriage announcements, a $6000 breach of contract suit by James Conway against Henry and Miss Euphrasia Gushman party details, and local school board actions plus a settlement over an auto death near Weston.
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Napoleon
Arthur Gingrich
Grand Jury
Ottawa
Putnam Co. Fair
Henry Tietjen
James P. Conway
Avery Inn upgrades and plans draw local attention
Avery Inn undertakes significant revamp including dining room redecoration and repapering on multiple floors. The move follows a federal court filing in Wauseon by Toledo and Western Railroad Co. and signals heightened activity in the town as plans for operating electric lines in Bliss-Mich are discussed.
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Avery
Barry A. Dunn
Bliss- Ohio
Held
Mich
Veteran farmer Levi McConkey longtime Tribune reader
Levi McConkey, 82 as of last April, a farmer living southeast of town, recalled his long Tribune readership dating back to the paper's founding 88 to 40 years ago. A Civil War veteran, he served three years and remains active in county welfare with two local children, Clarence and Catherine.
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Levi McConkey
Tribune
McConkey
The
Smithsone
Wayne County
Wauseon
Pulten County
Losure Post
A Valuable Lesson From Arbuckle Scandal
A column laments Fatty Arbuckle’s fall from grace and warns youths to stay clean in mind and body. It argues the public’s memory will endure a jail cell image rather than his antics, urging personal responsibility and consistent behavior. It also hints that private actions reveal public deceit.
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Wauseon Boys
Igils
Ayee
San Francisco
Arbuckle
Gchild Conservation League Meeting Notes
September 29 discussion sessions led by Mrs. Cummings and Mrs. Werta outline aims to guide boys toward loyalty and high social obligations. The paper details project material for world work and addresses adolescent wanderlust and gang spirit.
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Fae Senie
Pension 300 Teachers Set for Ohio Retirement Payouts
About 300 Ohio school teachers will retire on pensions this year under the 1920 law. Pensions range from 24 to 1000 dollars annually, paid monthly, and equal half of the average salary over the past decade. Funds come from 4 percent of teachers salaries plus a matching school board amount.
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Ohio
Fulton County Tax Valuation 1921 Compared with 1920
Fulton County total valuation for the year 1921 is compared with the previous year 1920. The comparison highlights changes in assessed values across property classes and tax bases, noting shifts in overall fiscal capacity and potential implications for local tax rates.
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Fulton County
Wauseon Banks Become Noted in Edison Tour Visit
Wauseon hosts a visit by Gehring Bros on a Edison Phonograph Co tour. The town has two strong banks Peoples State and The First National, with histories dating to 1889 and 1904 respectively. Capital, surplus, and assets reflect solid local finance as Wauseon advances from rural village to modern town with paving and growth.
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Er Ae
Gehring Bros Re
Edison Phonograph Co
Wauseon
Peoples State Bank
White House
Edi- National Bank, Son
Orange
N. J
Gehring
Woritest
D. Va Sven
Goin Ot Sergetes
C.greenleat
William Montpelier
Wm. Goggin
H. Cer
Clement
Hiram Celina
Pritchard
Frank Smallman
Williams Co
W. H. Condition
Geo. D. Green
Frank
Smallman
Chas. W. Struble
Lts
First National Bank
B. S. Davell
S. O. Rothfuss
F. J. Spencer
D. K. Shoop
F. H. Weber
Jit
Ohio
Defiance trustees suspended for extravagance misuse of funds
County Commissioners suspended Mr and Mrs Wearre and trustees Andrew Squire Henry Greneler and Geo W Elliott on charges of gross extravagance and misuse of county funds. In Ottawa the Raabe general store was burglarized last Thursday evening with about 1500 dollars of silk and merchandise taken before robbers fled.
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W. F| Wearre
County Childrens Home
Andrew Squire
Henry Greneler
Geo. W.elliott
Ottawa
Raabe
Governor Davis Proposes Unemployment Job Plan
Governor Davis outlines a winter job program to reduce unemployment by assigning unskilled work to those out of work, with biweekly rotation and job-sharing across the state. He urges local authorities and private employers to cooperate, praising Ohio for taking a lead in helping jobless families and the broader state economy.
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Davis
Phin
Ohio
Early Explorers Map Lake Erie from 17th Century Voyages
Writings recount early Lake Erie knowledge from Champlain and Joliet era maps to 18th century explorations. Capt. Carver notes Detroit area settlements, river name Detroit, shallow returns, and fortifications while detailing trade and Indian relations amid French and British control.
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Great Lakes
Chaaplain
Erie Lacas
Pere du Creux
Lake
Joliet
Samuel de Champlain
Lake Haven i
Erie
Lake Erie
Louis Joliet
Robert LaSalle
LaSalle
Ohio
Pacific
Niagara
Hennepin
Green Bay
Adina
Port Clinton
Trs
Old
Fort
Sandobsky
Capt
J. Carver
Detroit
Michielimacinae
Huron
Lake St. Clair
Stop and Think Ad Strategy for Local Merchants in Wauseon
A voice urges Wauseon merchants to invest in advertising to attract trade and raise town value. The piece argues publicity draws customers from afar, boosts property values, and stops competition from other towns. It invites readers to visit and learn how affordable advertising can be.
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Wauseon Merchant
Wonderful Change Some Automobile Donts
Vertioun parents long out of school should sit one evening and work over the books their children study. Compare these books with yours, note the wonderful advancement, and observe how modern illustrations and cited lessons improve interest and understanding.
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Vertioun
Jeane
Tully Dhderstonn
Stagecoach
Relief from taxation and car sale warnings emerge in tax drive
A public notice urges relief from high taxes, blaming Wilson administration for war and peace costs, and pledges Republican progress toward lower levies. It warns motorists about motor vehicle bill of sale requirements, sworn statements, and stiff fines for improper transfers or missing registrations. Attorney General Price notes that pre August 16 1921 car purchases may avoid registration but advise filing papers to aid resale.
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R —Operate Motor
Jevy
Price
Obituary and family tribute for Homer Smith Blair
Homer Smith Blair born December 1 1864 died September 17 1921 at 37.1. He was son of Robert and Elizabeth Blair fourth of twelve children nine survive, one daughter Louise Elizabeth with Bertha J. Gorsan married April 1906. Survived by wife daughter parents four brothers and five sisters. Card of Thanks thanks friends for kindness and floral offerings. Hunters in Henry County to refrain from hunting this year as a blow to hunters. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Blair and family express gratitude.
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Homer Smith Blair
Robert
Elizabeth Blair
Homer
Bertha J.gors
Louise Elizabeth
Evargelien Church
Kring
Dover
York Townships
Roy R
Merritt M
Toledo
Dale J
Walter W
Wauseon
Wesley Borton
Tedrow
Ira Bourguin
Archbold
T. C,ey
Adrian, Mic
Homer Blair
Robert Blair
Petition to fund county hospital to appear on November ballot
About 400 signers across the county turned the hospital petition to the Board of County Commissioners Thursday evening. If approved it will go on the November ballot seeking 75000 dollars to be paid in one year, with tax valuation around 1.50 to 1.60 per 1000. Also notes a Fordson Tractor at work in Napoleon yards.
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Uty
Board of County Commissioners
Ford
D.T
Napoleon
Prevailing Fashions and Public Utilities Debate in Ohio
Ohio reports show 983011 natural gas customers 780155 telephone subscribers 602018 electric light customers and 452809 farms, with telephones in over half the farms. The piece argues fashion and public policy, noting skirt lengths and taxation, urging healthful, practical dress for all and highlighting utility taxes and costs in 1920s Ohio. It cites public opinion on women’s dress, telephones, railways, and utility taxation, linking style to civic progress and economics.
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State Public Utilities Commission
Ohio
Wauseon
Pelectrie Sail Companies
Seaaom
United States
Tlm
Free Towa
Ilinois
Missouri
Thterurban
Guatom House
A. B. Fish
Sean
Bortola
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