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Newspaper

The Democratic Banner

Location

Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1914

Page

5

Sheriff sale notice for Knox County real estate in Mount Vernon

The sheriff of Knox County Ohio announces a public sale of a parcel in Mount Vernon at the courthouse door between 1:01 and 4:00 PM. The land described lies in Knox County and was conveyed to William Daily by Francety Hardesty, bounded by a 100 acre tract and a Columbus road boundary. The property, appraised at 400 dollars, is offered at 4,000 dollars with terms of one third cash and two equal annual installments. Sheriff John M. Woolison and local counsel are listed as officiators.

Renox Willan Dally Franety Hardesty Oife Iknox Olive Columbus Uherice Itv Puroliaeer John M. Woolison Knox County Ohio Lewis B. Houck Po A. Berry PH. Binnie Attorn Knox County Commissioners McManus United States Knox County Clerk of Courts Carolina Garsone Italy Kenyon College

A. A. Dowds Dry Goods Co Catalog Highlight

The A. A. Dowds Dry Goods Co. offers carpets rugs curtains and floor coverings of all kinds along with ladies and children's ready to wear garments. Also featured are china glassware kitchen utensils and toys for shoppers.

Legend of the end of the rainbow explained

An old legend claims treasure at rainbow’s end but the tale is folklore with no proven discovery. The piece notes no one has located the rainbow’s terminus or the mythical pot of gold.

Divorce 15. Wanted In Which Gross Neglect Is Charged

A divorce item flags gross neglect as the reason, noting complaints about neglect within a household. The tale mentions living conditions tied to the household, including animals described as chickens raised at the infirmary and sold, implying questions of care and property handling.

Two Foreigners Seek U S Citizenship and Divorce

Knox county court records show Nina T. Owen petitioning for divorce from Theo dore W. Owen alleging desertion and support refusals after a 1905 Butler Ohio marriage. She seeks restoration of her maiden name Nina T. Traxler. Local items note other cases and civic actions including naturalization filings, criminal proceedings, and property deeds.

Nina T. Owen Court of Common Pleas Knox County Theodore W. Owen Butler, C Nina T. Traxler Lot C. Atilwell Plain Uf

Prank On Democ racy Man Ends In Fine For Impersonation

Arthur Hicks of Democracy alleged four men posed as police on Wooster Avenue during a Thanksgiving eve prank. Charles Dorsey of Webtly pleaded guilty to impersonating an officer, was fined $25 and costs, and released. Hicks identified Dorsey after spending Thanksgiving in the city.

Arthur Hicks Democracy Charles Dorsey Lato Parker Hicks Demcormey Wooster Avenue Dorsey Perrine

Buckeye State Building and Loan promotes 5 percent savings

An Ohio advertisement urges readers to invest with Buckeye State Building and Loan Company at 22 West Gay Street Columbus. It claims 5 percent interest, secured by first mortgages on homes and farms valued over 30 million dollars and backed by a large reserve fund. Assets total 7.9 million dollars.

Buckeye State Building and Loan Company Rankin Building West Gay Street Columbus Ohio

Carter Carter Fined for Defrauding Innkeeper in Cleveland

Carter Roy Carter, a colored youth, was arraigned before Mayor Perrine on a charge of defrauding an innkeeper. He pleaded guilty, fined 25 dollars and costs, and sentenced to thirty days in the workhouse with jail for default in payment.

Roy Carter Cleveland Wea Perrine Carter

Revolver Discharged Lester Lahman Accidentally Shot

A report states Lester Lahman accidentally discharged a revolver, wounding himself. Police investigated the incident as an accidental firearm discharge with no indication of intent. Witnesses describe the moment as startling but not deliberate. No others were harmed.

Ten-year-old Akakichot Dance? 13-year-old shot self near Mt Vernon

Lester Laubman, 13, of Kinney road near Mt Vernon, accidentally shot himself in the left abdomen with a revolver at a B and O bridge. He and Charles Lafeyer, 13, were handling the unloaded pistol when it discharged. He walked home before confessing to his father that the shot came from a stray source, later admitting self-inflicted injury. The weapon may heal with surgery. his condition is not serious.

Lester Laubman Kinney Road Mt. Vernon Fred Charles Lafeyer South Vernon Lafeyer Lah- Mon Lafever Lahmon Lahman Young Lefever Kinhey Road Workman

Work on Sewage Disposal Plant Suspended for Winter

The sewage disposal project was halted Saturday afternoon by contractor William H. Ralston. All city sewer mains have been routed to bypass the plant and discharge into the Kokosing River. Work on the incinerating tanks will resume in spring.

William H. Ralston Kokosing

Knox County Awards Ballot Printing Contract

The Knox county board of elections awarded the printing contract for the Beal law election ballots to Republic Publishing Co. in Mt. Vernon and Clinton township. The contract price was $22.50.

Knox County Board of Elections Republian Publishing Co Beal Law Mt. Vernon Clinton Township

Oberlin Business College Hosts Grand Student Reception

The Oberlin Business College held a large reception for students last Wednesday night. About 150 former students attended from Cleveland and nearby cities, plus distant places like Pittsburgh. Caterer Hobbs organized refreshments with music toasts and readings. The new building impressed attendees, signaling unmatched equipment among Ohio business colleges.

Oberlin Business College Cleveland Flyrna Lorain Springfield Wellington Ashland Toledo Ohio Pittsburgh Hobbs

Birthday Surprise For Mrs. Rine At Ridgewood Avenue

Neighbors gathered Friday evening at 601 Ridgewood avenue to celebrate Mrs. Austin Rine birthday anniversary. Guests included Mr and Mrs James George and families Mr and Mrs William Kirk and families Mr and Mrs Bruce Gleason and families Mr and Mrs Joseph Parker and families Mr and Mrs Floyd Chambers and families Mr Clint Coe Mr Charles Lockwood and Mr Charles Taylor. The party featured games music and a late lunch served at 10 o clock.

Austin Rine Ridgewood Avenue Charles Taylor

Fingers badly injured by engine back fire near Gambier

Charles Hair of Iacktown sustained severe damage to three fingers of his right hand when a gasoline engine back fired at Ray McDonald near Gambier on Saturday afternoon. A physician attended the injury at the farm residence. Kenyon College reopened after Thanksgiving vacation with morning prayers as students returned.

Charles Hair Iacktown Ray McDonald Here

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