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Newspaper

The Democratic Banner

Location

Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1921

Page

4

Divorce Suit in Knox County Court Seeks Alimony

Late Friday Myrtie Fisher filed for divorce from Harvey Fisher alleging adultery. He answered denying the charge and claiming the marriage has no value in dispute. The couple married March 26 1909 and have no children. Fisher notes the property in Mt Vernon and seeks partition, divorce, and alimony. attorneys are T. J. Carr and William A. Torack. He asserts plaintiff has no stake in the real estate. Other items include executrix appointment for A M Fawcett and probate court notes on inheritance tax, plus several real estate transfers in Mt Vernon.

Myrte Fisher Harvey Fisher Knox County Common Pleas Court Real Vatate Mt. Vernon T. J. Carr William A. Torack Plaintif

Happy Valley Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Mrs Frank More of Indiana has returned home after a few days with relatives here. Mrs Mary V Pletcher visited Mr and Mrs M Pletcher on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Carlton Rcott called Monday evening. Mrs L M Turson and son Pletcher spent a few days with her parents Mr and Mrs T D Bartlett. Mr and Mrs Larry Bartlett and son Larry Jr also visited.

Frank More Indiana Mary V. Pletcher M. Pletcher Carlton Rcott Mra L. M. Turson Pletcher T. D. Bartlett Larry Bartlett Larry Jr

Local Visits and Knox County Fair Attendees

Mr Vernon called on Mr and Mrs Jerriile McDermott and family Wednesday evening. Mr William Bell returned home after a few days at Glenna. Mr and Mrs Virgil Scott and son Leroy spent Sunday with Mr B Dowds and family. Mrs Martin Brooks called on Mrs Burl Stull Monday. Lawrence Dowds spent Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs B Downs. A number from the vicinity attended the Knox county fair. Mrs Mary V Fletcher spent Monday with Mrs Clarence Dowds.

Vernon Jerriile McDermott William Bell Haw Glenna Virgil Scott Leroy B. Dowds Martin Brooks Burl Stull Lawrence Dowds B. Downs Knox County Mary V. Fletcher Clarence Dowds

Formulating Plans for School Opening at Mt Vernon High

Principal H. C. Koch announces Monday through Wednesday interview hours 1:30 to 3:30 pm at Mt. Vernon high for new and transfer students. First year students should buy texts next week. advanced work and out of town pupils emphasized. Opening day is Tuesday Sept 6 at 9 am as teaching capacity expands to 21 teachers for study conferences.

H. C. Koch Mt. Vernon High School Sudents Koch

New Firm Pleased by Visitors at Grand Opening

Rosenthall and Esely, new clothiers at 17 West Vine Street, reported a large turnout for their store opening Friday afternoon despite the County Fair. They thanked visitors for compliments on the inviting store and offered souvenirs of roses and pencils. Mrs Homer Parker of Centerbury was moved to Mount Vernon Hospital in Atherton’s ambulance.

Homer Parker Centerbury Mt. Vernon Hospital Atherton

Lyric Theatre Robbery Seeks Writer After $75 Stolen

Robbery at the Lyric theatre on the west side public square yielded about $75 from a booth over the ticket office. Sheriff Lytle and Probation Officer Purcell search for the writer of a threatening note that hinted at suspects and a hidden stash, while a Daily Banner carrier traces a tipped confession.

Sherif Lytle Purcell Lyric Theatre West Side Public Square James C. Plath Tovday

Sheriff and Officer Search Yard for Missing Money Letter

Sheriff Lytle and Probation Officer joined Paul Hays to the Pennsylvania railroad yards to locate the money and identify the man who delivered the letter to the young Hays. The search focused on the railroad yard area with hopes of uncovering the missing funds and tracing the letter’s author.

Lytle Paul Hays Pennsylvania Railroad Young Hays

Purcell Recovers Fifty Dollar Stolen Money In Rail Yard

Shortly before 3 o'clock Saturday Purcell recovered 45 of the stolen money congealed in the tracks of a box car in the Pennsylvania yards. The money was found in the car as described in the letter received by Manager Platt. The recovered money remained in the bag as originally placed by Platt. The robber had not been apprehended by 3 pm Saturday, but Sheriff Lytie stated strong evidence against a young man and an arrest was expected soon.

Pennsylvania Railroad Main Street Young Ways Mlott Hays Tront W. A. Porter South Main Street Lytle Purcell Pennsylvania Platt Lytie

Let's Get Married to Be Reissued at Lyric

The film Let's Get Married produced by Raymond Ken of Mt. Vernon and shown at the Lyric this week will be booked for a return engagement. Lyric manager James C. Ivitt announced plans for another run after every show sold out and many disappointed patrons could not enter. Dates will be announced to allow patrons to plan.

Raymond Ken Mt. Vernon Lyric James C.ivitt The Platt

Black Hand Letter From Young Boy Baffles Officials

A Mt Vernon boy received two Black Hand style letters under his door early in the week. The notes bore a handprint and warned “Warning” and “Last Warning BEWARE.” Probation Officer Purcell said he would soon apprehend the sender, noting youths imitate criminal deeds seen in reports. Prosecutor Ashbaugh commented that boys are keen imitators.

Bo Kiet Vernon Purcell Mt. Vernon Ashbaugh

County teachers exam held at Elmwood school

The county bond of teachers examiners held a session at Elmwood school on Friday with 70 applicants. Another exam will be conducted there on Saturday September 4 for teachers planning to enroll for the coming school term.

County Bond Elmwood

Knox County clubs finish exhibits at fair. head to Ohio State Fair

Members of the Knox county boys and girls Canning Sewing Pig and Poultry clubs showcased entries at the Knox county fair this week. The exhibitors will advance to the Ohio State Fair next week with some items already sent to Columbus for judging.

Knox County Boys and Girls Columbus

Officer Seeks Stolen Bike Near Grocery in Academia

Probation Officer Purcell is seeking a Kaneen colored bicycle reported stolen Thursday afternoon from in front of a local grocery store in Academia. It is believed a Mr. Vernon boy rode it into the city. Any sightings should be reported to Mr. Purcell.

Purcell Academia Vernon Boy Kreen Anyony

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