Corner stone ceremony for Knox jail planned this week
Builders prepare for a corner stone dedication for the Knox County Jail with plans for a secret city organization to lay the stone and hold exercises. The inscription will honor county officials and include copies of Mt Vernon papers and other relics. A divorce suit, attorney details, and county contracts for bridges and plank work are also noted.
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New County
Knox County
of & Britton
Lewin
Dill
Momkins
Gomminson
Schaus
Wilkina
CW Hays
Woollsonsds
Bob Ot
Mt. Vernon
Will and estate actions filed in Knox County probate
The 1910 will of William J. Smith is noted with witnesses Judson Loney and Clinton M. Ries. James Smith, administrator, filed a distributive account showing 338.47 distributed. Janitor C. B. Purdy at Knox County courthouse confined by rheumatic illness. Albert Halle acting in his stead. Willam F. Sapp files affidavit in lieu of account as executor for Anfinda B. Cooper, claiming nothing came into his hands. A deed transfers Patrick Branigan to Mary A. McCormick for lot 4 Rogers and Doyle addition city property for $1.
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Bia
Judson Loney
Clinton M. Ries
James ¥. Smith
William J. Smith
C. B. Purdy
Knox County Court House
Albert Halle
My. Pardy
Knox County
Willam F. Sapp
Anfinda B. Cooper
Patrick Branigan
Mary A. McCormick
Rogers & Doyle
Compulsory Education Law In Effect In Ohio Schools
State communication to Superintendent Zemer outlines the amended compulsory education law. It requires daily attendance for ages eight to fifteen for boys and girls and extends to sixteen for those not in home employment. Also bans hiring under fifteen during school hours and requires age and schooling certificates for older youths. The notice urges compliance before the September 2 opening.
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Zemer
Vernon Behools
Ohio
Girl in coma after fall from bicycle, July incident
Jeanette Guttmin, 15, suffered a serious spinal injury and partial paralysis after a fall on July 60. Despite normal breathing and pulse, she cannot be awakened and remains in a coma. Doctors report steady heart rate but uncertain prognosis.
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New York
Ang
Jeannette Guttmin
Howe
Jeanette
Fragmented obituary note with unclear details
The readable fragments mention a person born in May and a reference to a senile funeral or memorial, with garbled names and origins. The text lacks clear identities, dates, or locations to form a proper record.
Emmett Aid Fund Rallies For Dixie Composer
George Middleton highlights Lafollette's Weekly notes on Daniel Emmett composer of Dixie. Vaughan Kester's efforts to secure aid via the Actors Fund and a telegram from New York City prompt a weekly appeal concluding with a donor pledge of $6 weekly for Emmett's support.
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George Middleton
Vaughan Kester
Lafollette
Emmett
Mount Vernon
Dan Emmett
Dixie
Nowhors
Eimmett
Vaughan Kotler
A.M. Palingi
Atty Dollara
New York City
Mitch
Paul Kontors
Paul Kontors Dear Bir—Rofertlas
actiHun
Cory
Emule
Jism
James
Emmett Receives Long Pension Support After Appeal
Vaughan Kester expressed gratitude for serving Mr. Emmett as the appeal success brought relief. Dan Emmett wept at the news as the actors' fund continued his pension for ten years or more until his death, reflecting lasting esteem for the performer.
Meetings At Camp Syehar Draw Huge Attendance
Reports from Camp Syehar describe record crowds at the yearly gathering with full occupancy and strong health. Notable events include a Memorial service, sermons by Rev. McLaughlin and Rev. Morrison, and plans for next year with several workers already engaged. Tuesday featured Epworth League day and large crowds, with Rev. Barnett delivering a prominent afternoon sermon.
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Syehar
Wis
McLaughlin
H. C. Morrison
Louisville
A. Babcock
Old Orchard
Maine
Joseph Smith
H.C. Morrison
Hy Babcock
J. J. Brasher
Epworth
D. Barnett
Mt Vernon
A. G. Crouse
G. Morrison
Rey
G. A. McLaughlin
F. J. Johnson
W P
Young People's
Tey
Allen
Morrison
Injured Rancher Ralph Yost Falls From Horse Near Brandon
Ralph Yost of near Brandon sustained serious injuries to his spine after a fall from a horse while driving cattle. He attempted to head off cows that were going the wrong way, rode at full speed, and was thrown over the horse’s head, landing on his back and losing consciousness. He was taken home for care, with a physician fearing possible fractured vertebrae. A dealer’s ad line about a patent medicine follows in the text.
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Brandon
Ralph Yost
Nplne
Horas
Yost
Local folk take short visits across towns and states
Numerous residents from Newark and nearby areas embark on visits to Cleveland Pittsburgh Niagara Falls and Michigan while others host relatives locally. travel mentions include Mr and Mrs J T Foote visiting Indian River and Mt. Vernon trips, with several families planning a week or more away.
Local social notes feature travels and visits across towns
The community page lists Mrs. William Brokaw of Canterbury and the Pursels hosting and visiting relatives from Zanesville to Buckeye Lake. Margaret and Darla Smith return from a week with Mrs Braddock, with Mrs Braddock visiting for a short time. Mrs. Arndt returns from Summerland Beach and notes Chautangia acts to come in Mt Vernon. Mrs Crawford plans Louisville and San Jose. Guests include the Shaw family and the Ahrendts in Newark. Dr. and Mrs. Greer visit from St. Louis and plan Danville. Mrs. Winfield Sapp returns home to Pittsburgh after visiting local hosts.
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J. Richardd
Newark
Lulu Smith
Philadelphia
Invinitig
Aluter
L. W. Day
Howard
John T. Foote
Round Hill
Indian River
Michigan
W. D. Clutter
Mar
Unaburse
W. Yocky
Lola Patterson
Cleveland
Pittsburgh
Joseph Hawkins
Wiizabeth Street
Mt. Vernon
A. F. Smakey
South Vernon
Indiana
A. G. Wirwillo
Niawara Falls
N.Y
George Jewell
Marysville
Emma Cote
East Hamtramck Street
Sapp
Danville
W. Baker
East Chestnut
Youngstown
L. B. Evans
J. B. Critchfield
Orrville
George Phillips
Mike Rachel Rhoads
Camp Sychar
Newark American Tribune
al B. Evans
North
Mt. Gilead
Thomas Wilson
Slater
Elizabeth
Niagara Falls
Clarence Winans
Houston
Texas
W. Ray
West Gambler
Hunts Station
Widit
Joseph Meyers
Joseph I Hancock
Sandusky
Walter J. Sperry
Mt. Ver
Mary J. Crawford
San Joe
Cal
Rows Smith
North Fifth Street
San Joso
Charles Shaw
Stroder
Che
Mins Lucile
Port Wayne
Ind
Fred Ahrendt
Walnut Street
Henry Miller
B. B. Powler
Columbus
Mra
BH. D. Greer
St. Louis
Dr Greer
Knox County
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Cope
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Hines
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