Bridge Frauds Revealed. Prosecutor Targets Civil, Criminal Action
Muskingum county prosecutor Perry Smith plans to sue to recover nearly $8,000 found as overcharges on 200 small bridge contracts after Irvin Young and state examiners reported the excess. Overcharges average about $40 per contract, with 900 similar contracts remaining unchecked. Separately, trustees seek a $1,000 mortgage on property to secure a loan, and other docket items include a $100 professional services claim, stock sales, deeds filed, and a will contest in Mt. Vernon jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Smith
Muskingam County
Irvin Young
Mt. Vernon
Singilar
J. L. Devault
S. Jackson
Fred B. Spangler
C.F. Edmister
Perry M. Hoover
Sooth Vernon Union Chapel Association
Common Pleas
Rwalt & Mary
Hicco uffer Cannot Live and Family of Thornton Smith
Columbus reports Thornton Smith 52 has suffered violent hiccups for a week. Police note 800 plus telephone remedies sent to his home causing relatives to lock the door. Physicians fear he cannot live though he eats with a ravenous appetite and has seven children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Thornton Smith
Smith
Darling Couple Welcome New Daughter in New York
Word was received Friday by Mr and Mrs C M Darling of the city west of town announcing the birth of a daughter on November 29 to Mr and Mrs Lew Darling of New York City
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Darling
Lew Darling
New York City
Mt Zion Lodge elects officers for 41st consecutive year
Friday's annual meeting of Mt Zion Lodge No 4 F and A M elected Charles E Ayers worshipful master for a record 41st consecutive term. Samuel H Peterman was reelected secretary. Officers include Wilkin M Banning treasurer J T Cromley senior warden and others. A public installation planned with St John the Evangelist’s Day ceremonies and a jewel presented to retiring master James W Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Zion Lodge
No. 4
Charles B. Ayers
James W. Jones
Mt. Zion
W. M
Charles E. Ayorn
B. W.H
Tarr
W—Wilkin M. Banning
Trenaurer
J.T. Cromley
S. H. Paterman
B. Rawlinson
J. DI
Bh. Loyd
Tyler
Frank McGugin
Trustoo
Peterman
Thutevind
Joseph W. Hancock
Maken
Thurston Meusland
Guadalupe
California
Samuel H. Peterman
Bloommeth Lodge
W& AL MG
A. B. Ramey
Benior
A. W. Brown
C. B. Perkins
Wilbur van Horn
B. ©. Brokaw
B. K. Ashbaugh
Ward Tearing Up Her Own Will A Novel Probate Case
In Licking County a judge ruled on the will of Mary Mount, an aged testator with a guardian, who tore up the document in the witness of Buxton. The court found she had sufficient mentality to dispose of property but not to contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Licking Co
Newark
Mary Mount
St. Albans
Hunter
B. Buxton
Buxton
Ity
Offic ers Elected Across Lodges and Temples
A sequence of officers elected by Mt. Vernon Temple No 10 Pythian Sisters Berlin Grange No 143 and Bloommet Lodge No 422 plus Woman's Relief Corps officers. Named roles include Past Chief Most Excellent Chief Excellent Senior and Junior, Masters and Secretaries with dates set for January installation and varied committees and trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon Temple
Pythian
Zella Riley
Anna Baker
Hide Lewis
Florence Camp
Kell M
Frederson Matthews
Jennie Shifflette
Jeanette Thompson
Eme Gronseup
Estella Montin
Ada Crate
Hlizabeth Hinger
Jennie Shit Hette
Earth Tucker
Daisy Trott
Woman's Relief Corps
Dileabeth White
Jennies Lott
Ava
Jennie Stadd
Currie Tilton
Trensier
Sarah Smith
Rowe Grimm
Eva Graham
Anna Daniels
Jennin Stadd
Kathleen Lauderbaugh Wins Columbus Frat Prize
Miss Kathleen Lauderbaugh of Columbus and formerly of this city won the domestic science prize under Columbus department stores. The award included a free trip to New York and Washington and a tour through the cast on the corn boys' spectacle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathleen Lauderbaugh
Columbus
City
Department Stores of
Mise Lauderbaugh
New York
Washington
Corn Boys
Spectal
Mrs Jacob Delong Dies in Brown Township at 75
Mrs Jacob Delong died at her home in Brown township after a long illness from Bright's disease. She was 75 and survived by her husband two sons and two daughters. Funeral at Chapel Church Monday at 10 AM with Rev Bender officiating. Interment in Chapel Church Cemetery. Mrs Harry Gotwhall and Mrs J Walters visited relatives nearby and returned home Saturday.
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Jacob Delong
Brown Township
Bright
Chapel Church
Bender
Utica Man In Serious Condition After Sudden Collapse
Georgea Spencer aged 40 married of Utica was found unconscious at his home after a pretend call to wake him for a midnight shift. He suffered a cerebral hemorrhage and was transported to Newark hospital in serious condition.
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Newark
Georgea Spencer
Utica
Yea Forday
Bradley
New Glans Co
Raemory
Spencer
Phve Aiclan
Hint Jaint
Hin
Lim
Exciting trip to No Man's Land amid heavy shelling
A second lieutenant writes to the London Times from the French front describing a day in No Man's Land. He recalls wounded soldiers cheerful despite injuries, German prisoners, and the perilous ambulance runs. He rallies his men, treats a stricken comrade, and notes the grit of those awaiting Blighty with shelling and field surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attin
No Man's Land
Crovad
Nooi
Bomme Front
la France
Meutenant
London Times
D. G. Mf
Tommy
Fritz
Frite
Sid
N.C. O
Sielle
Local notes from East Chestnut Street and surrounding towns
Short locals report residents visiting relatives in nearby towns, holiday card displays advertised, and locals attending events in Fredericktown Columbus and Gambier. Several names appear with addresses on East Chestnut, West Chestnut, Newark road, and nearby streets. Christmas sales at The Book and Art Shop are highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schlappacaste
East Chestnut Straat
Fredericktown
Lauderbaugh
Hogsi
Beulah Back
Marengo
Nancy Black
East Dale Street
Tritkhaven
Pricail Atle
Ming
Margera Baddis
Harry J. Sipley Iimpo
Ryan
Gambier
Columbus
Charles Kevenaugh
Wooster
Frends
Third City
Mary Trimble
Bessie van Voorhin
Newark Road
Bellville
John Collins
Carl Pooley
Harry J. Shipley
J. W. Wilson
Mt. Liberty
James Staats
Lucille
Maxsillon
Robert
Hoss
West High Street
Ruth
Pauline Hesdly
Kirksville
C. D. Wilson
Weat
Chestnut Street
Palmer Barnard
O. W
A. ©. Barnard
Hast High Street
McConnell
Howard
David White
Newark
Jey
Win Lome
Youngstown
Daniel C
West Chestnut
Lleesie Pelton
Malberry
Whear Wood
Brandon
Mt. Vernon
Wiliam Rookwwil
East Chestnut Street
Sarah J. Farmer Founder of Green Acre Colony Dies
Miss Sarah J. Farmer, founder of the Green Acre religious colony in Maine, died at Wilton. Her colony drew prominent clergymen and writers, with public interest lingering over its free thinker stance and later controversies. She was about seventy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Greenacre
Sarah J. Farmer
Green Acre
Wilot
Mysterious March Street Chant Echoes Through Washington Avenue
Fragmentary lines from a peculiar verse appear to drift along Washington Avenue. The text mentions fate, explosions, and a somber mood, with repeated lines and stray phrases creating a cryptic street-corner chant.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fletcher
Court News
Fred Fletcher
Elizabeth Woodruff
Simpson
James Simpson
Anna
Ware
Frank M. Cochran
Robert W. Pitkin
Fred Cole
P. A. Berry
Elizabeth Davidson
Touls Bullivan Culligan
Hiccougher
Ward
J. W. Sutton
H. M. Ewert
Rocord Kooper
J. D. Weaver
James Bwaugur
W. Thompson
M. At Arme
R. L. Polton
J. ¥. Kelly
Pry
Sentinel
Brock
Picket
Bair
Tanntor
Purdy
Pythian Sisters
Berlin
Berlin Grange
O. A. Gregg
Ovariger
M. N. Shipley
Jessie Shipley
J. Hl. Kinney
J. T. Brown
Elma Beal
Richard Roberts
Artering Marts
B. B. Willams
Anna Kinney
Pomona
Alta Marts
Flora
Mary Kinney
L. A
Emma Welker
Bloomfield Lodge, F
A. M
Harry Gotwhall
J. Walters
Minerva
Harry Bowden
North Gay Street
Gevaral
Castor
ALCO
Poasor Saat
Castoria
the Home Building Association Company
Pia Astaeeele el
Ovo
J. ‘Doc’ Welle
Red
Gambler Street
Frank
Levering
Omce
East High Street
St. Vernon
Omies
Stream & Rimer
Varma
Fire
Ape Claily
South Luther
Rimes
Main St
Cit
Dr.l.f. Voke
Vernon
Curtis Hotels
Dr. Voke
LF. Voke
PH. G
Nications
L. F. Voke
M. D
West
Sixth Avenue
Okio
Ohio
R. RK
Pennsylvania Lines
Akron
Ysterious
Star
John Cunningham
Lewieville
Monroe County
Priday
Grange
Barnhart Grange
Gertrude Cochran
Pittsburgh
That City
BH. Brunner
North Catherine Street
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