Death by Own Action Reported After Window Jump
A death is attributed to self-inflicted action after an individual leaped from a third story window. Ill health was cited as the cause, with investigators noting the person took their own life.
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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1913
Page
3
Woman Ends Life Jump From Infirmary Window
Maria Farmer 78, an inmate at Knox county infirmary, leaped from a third story window after weeks of ill health from cancer. She died from internal injuries, with autopsy confirming suicide. Farmer, a widow with four children, had been at the institution about three years and was observed near a fire escape prior to the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria Farmer
Knox County Infirmary
Mrs. Farmer
W. TL. Fisher
Vernon
Farmer
Mechanis
Mra. Farmer
McMania
Mie
Koos County
Bethany
Y M C A Dodges Danville in Ninth Inning Thriller
The Y M C A defeated Danville by one run after a tight ninth inning battle. Tom Church and Workman led with strong battery work while Bonds started, Stockdale filled in due to injury, and Norrick struck out over half the batters across four innings. Final score by innings shows Y M C A 6 Danville 8 with a late rally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Tom Church
Workman
Church
Bonds
Stockdale Messtr Aed
Thea Bat
Norrick
Y.M
Fire damages home on Locust street in Mt Vernon
A Friday evening fire at Mr and Mrs Edward Gamertsfelder’s Locust street home caused considerable damage after starting in a closet. Neighbors kept flames in check before fire department arrived, and extinguished the first blaze with chemicals rather than water, sparing some goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Gamertsfelder
Locust Street
Mystery of a Child's Death in Berlin Subterranean Passage
The body of six year old Elsie Blume was found in a subterranean passage under an old Berlin building. Police arrest Wolters, 52, who bought the property and built cottages on it. He reportedly admitted guilt but later recanted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Elsie Blume
Einbeck
Hanover
Wolters
Sensation in Fuel Case Chief Witness Offered Sum to Leave Town
In San Francisco at a conference with special counsel for Western Fuel company cases, chief government witness David G Powers said he was offered 50000 dollars to vanish. Powers also said others had approached him to name those who offered the bribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Western Fuel Company
David G. Powers
Vanif Powers
Knox County Tennis Tournament Sees Record Entries Expected
The Knox County tennis event envelopes a record field as organizers anticipate a landmark tournament. With three days left before entries close, many returners from last year sign up, while newcomers are urged to join. Names should be submitted to Mr. B. A. Kunnay, Mr. N. A. Cunningham of Mannington WV, and Mr. Jak Mtr G. M. Deboit of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox County
BR. A. Kunnay
Ure
Alimony Suit Filed in Knox County Court
Eva L. Berry sues James M. Berry in Knox County Common Pleas alleging cruelty and illness forced separation. She seeks alimony and an injunction to prevent disposal of his property, citing a one half interest in a 200 acre farm and lack of support for herself and their minor child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva L. Berry
Court of Common Pleas
Knox County
James M. Berry
Sapp
Rates And Rail Parcel Post Changes From August
Walter Vincent confessed to Governor Cox in Columbus that he aided referendum petition frauds connected with parcel post rate changes. He described meetings with Kibler, Lea, and others, admitting most signatures were fraudulent and notables did not swear circulators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Vincent
Governor Cox
Charles Kibler
Cincinnati
Columbus
Kibler
Lea
Vincent
Jones Building Sold to Silas Parr in Public Square Block
The G. A. Jones Block at the northwest corner of the public square was closed and sold by Mrs. Ada J. Israel to Mr. Silas Parr for a deed with a stated consideration of $1. Parr takes immediate possession of the property, while the actual business block price remains unpublicized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Jones
Pubic Square
Ada J. Israel
Silas Parr
Missionary Societies Hold Aug Meeting Events
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church met at Mrs. McFadden's home on August 1 with devotions, Philippine topic, and readings led by Mrs. Hogue Mrs. Eastman Mrs. Chew and Mrs. Young. The Baptist Missionary Society met at the church August 1 with programs on Chinese education and China affairs including talks by Mrs. Adrian Miss Ewalt and Mrs. Henderson. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Hurley and Mrs. Blochar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
Hogue
Philippines
Eastman
Selo
Mies
Francis Chew
The
Young. Reading
Chew
Baptist Missionary
Secetety
Adrian
Helen Hurley
Edieta
Kuang Hau
Minn Ewalt
Pupreva
Mra. Sanderson
Chinsss
R. P. Ransom
China
Hamer
Ewalt
Mra. Hurley
Blochar
Closing Dates Of The Baseball Leagues
A list of closing dates for major and minor baseball leagues. Notable examples include the American Association on Sept 24, American League on Oct 5, Pacific Coast League on Oct 24, and Western League on Oct 5. Many leagues close in early September with several mid month finales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Association
Deafness Cure Claim From Patented Remedy
A local pamphlet asserts deafness can be cured only by a specific remedy after ear inflammation. It warns against external applications, claims the disorder stems from internal issues, and mentions a patent medicine sold by a druggist. It also notes new lingerie fashion with colored lawn edges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heneiny
Births Reported for Two Local Families
A daughter was born Friday evening to Mr and Mrs T E Oakes of South Vernon. A daughter was born Thursday afternoon to Mr and Mrs Adam Shaffer of Center Run Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friday Evenng
Mr. and
Mra, T. E. Oakes
South Vernon
Mra
Adam Shaffer
Center Run
Street
Legal Notice Residents named in Knox County Ohio case
T B Ackerman and William A Ackerman executors of Joseph Scott estate sue to require defendants to reveal interests and seek court direction on distribution in Knox County Court of Common Pleas Ohio The defendants named include William J Scott Elijah Scott Martha Linville Ann Chatelain Chaun B Dien Ala Watson Dice J C Hemmingson Mra J B Wright and others plus unknown heirs The case notices to answer by September 11, 2011 in Knox County Ohio court
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ackerman
Wm. A. Ackerman
Phoebe Ann Sf
Gafendants
Haraitiog Co
Linville
Ad- Lal Re Etavne
Wage Kapelllo
Butler Co
Misavuri
Yivia
Chloe Linville
Ann Chatelain
Rantoul
Toda
le Denman
Hebacer Rook
Ann Brook
John Scott
Mary Denman
T. B. Ackerman
William A. Ackerman
Joseph Scott
Knox County
Ohio
Court of Common Pleas
Pee Ackerman
W. A. Ackerman
Ville
Notice to Contractors bids for county work Knox County Ohio
Knox County Ohio invites sealed bids for river levee repair and related work. Bids must be cash or certified and include a bond with two sureties, payable to Knox County. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. County Auditor Young signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soho
Vernon
Kaew Yao
Tihe Hein Haven
River Tee
Nula Termabins
Nex
Ohie
Igsat
Board of County Commissioners
Knox County
Ohio
tTkvIn Young
Probate of Mary Coston's will filed in Knox County
In Knox County Ohio the last will and testament of Mary Coston, deceased, was produced in open court and an application to admit the will to probate and record was filed. Hearing set for August 5 1913 at 1 o'clock in the Probate Court. The applicants include John Lybarger Austin Lybarger Lice Lybarger and others as listed in the filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lybarger
Austin Lybarger
Lice Lybarger
Antwerp
Ohio
Levi O. Hains
al Licking County
Charles Mary Price
Belle
Haines
Chiriéa
Henry Haines
Tunnell Hil
Coshocton
Jace Trott
Cleveland
Olie
Emma Dudgeon
Unebure
Knox Eeeyshia
Purdy
Patrick H. McGough
Kier
Knox County
Joseph Haines
Warsaw
Coshocton County
Miety Thomas
Laurinda White
St. Vernon
White
Centerbury
Knox Ohio
Martha Neely
Wlnder Nck County
Dootala
Maryford
Tate
Knok
Seid Court
Thas Fore
Lybarger
Btary Coston
Wenger couple plans Kirksville visit and convention trip
Dr and Mrs J Wenger depart Saturday for Kirksville Missouri for a two week visit with friends and relatives and the actor will attend the National Osteopathic Association Convention from August 4 to 8. Mt Vi ladies spent Friday in Weaterville as guests of Mrs Spitzer Mescalmes Carrie Tilton Clara Nixon James Beach J M Walker J W Mason A Y T Crevelitur Jenkins and Johnnson. The day was greatly enjoyed by all with Mrs Spitzer praised as a royal entertainer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenkins
Johnnson
Mra
Spitzer
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County
Harrison Township
Bethany Church
Mt. Vernon
N. A. Cunningham
Manuington
West Virginia
Togfetting
Jak
Session of Common Pleas
Jewell
Temple of Justice
Judge Jewell
Delaware
Common Pleas Court
H. M. Jewell
Newark
Newark Natural Gas & Fuel Company
Newark Trust Company
Tt 1
Supreme Court
Yoder
David Yoder
Edward Riley
Hillier Township
Squire 5
Robert Best
Fb, OG
Bishop
H. H
R. M. Greer
Houry
HK. Disney
Ada J. Tarel
O. P. City
Hart George
Goldie Baird
Mt Vernon
J T. Black
High Street
Signa- Post Office
Tares
Sheridan G. Dowdy Powtmaster
Washington, D. Gy
Wis
Mount Yeu
Pennsylvania
Kentucky
Mndland
Winoon
Walter Vin
Cent
Gox
Missionary Societies
Apt
Krok Cob Wee
Corrie Lean Harier
Sisna
Kansas
Prova
California
Alent Bia Fraiden
Ealing
Kamae
Vanderstood
Po Fann
Gowag
North
Anavles
Califarnia
Lew Wile
Tides
Opcaleons
Nox Sounty
Knox
Atser
Zachariah
Keane
Gienn
David Tenn
Pleasant Township
George Evans
Joseph
Allee
Oni
Leas
Imma A. Baughman
Thomas Giant
W. 3
Kerr
Giean
Bubep
Jennie Glenn van Ella Cowan
Lou White
Zell
Ada Gigan
Hubbard Gien Giean
Glenn
Prank Glenn
J. A
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