Suit Filed To Enjoin Knox County Officials On Heating Plant
A Knox county suit seeks to void the November 1920 contract for a courthouse heating plant. Joseph H. Meyers of Mount Vernon alleges improper bidding, unapproved plans, and a monopoly tied to the Moline Co. Engineer F. A. Richards is accused of conflicts of interest. The action asks to enjoin the board of county commissioners and the county auditor from completing the project or approving payments, with damages sought for taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
Knox County
Joseph H. Meyers
Mt. Vernon
Board of County Commissioners
A. D. Rinehart
Court House
Ohio
John Rice
Wilson Brodrick
Joseph McMillen
Board of Commissioners
Plalntt
GCG
Snow Plumbing & Heating Co
Jalil
F. A. Richards
Richards
Moline Heating Co
Moline, Til
Moline Co
Moline
Said Moline Co
Richards and de Moline Co
Plalutus
Commion Pleas Court
Plainti
Plaintif
Sapp
Robert L. Carr
Court Notes Grand and Petit Jury Draws for January Term
Clerk Walter Burris issued the wheel draw for the January term common pleas court juries. Grand jury members report Jan 1 and petit jurors Feb 7, 1921. Names span multiple wards and townships, with several residents listed for both juries. Also noted is a divorce granted to Fred G. Severns from Anna Virginia Severns and a damages claim by Albert Vox and others in Knox County court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brett
Helen Pauline Debolt
Davitt
Mair
Common Pleas Court
Knox County
Pauline Buckingham
Walter C. Burris
Thomas Murrin
Fourth Ward
Perry Dover—Wayne
John Gardner—Howard
Everett Wolfe
Loney
Third Ward
Clem Billbaugh
Union
Jank Cramer
Liberty
Joseph Hancock
Bilward Porter—Tarrison
A. HW. Welker
Jolfer—Brown
Frank Glivert—Hilliar
Victor E. Brown
Middlebury
Robert Hess
William O'rourke—Miller
C.J. Mann
Leroy Blue—Clinton
Fred G. Severns
Anna Virginia Severna
Blair
Two in a Family Have Appendixitis
Mr. Benjamin R. Parker was out this morning for the first time after a severe appendicitis attack and is recovering without an operation. Mrs. Parker is also recovering from appendicitis and recently underwent an operation at Mercy hospital, aiming to sit up Sunday for the first time since. Big reduction in millinery at Mayme Roventrana hat shop, 232 Main.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin R. Parker
Parker
Mercy Hospital
Mayme Roventrana
Main
Bonds Burned by Mt Zion Lodge in Fraternal Ceremony
Nine bonds totaling 4500 were burned at Mt Zion lodge, lowering temple debt from 10500 to 6000. Clinton chapter paid 2000, Mt Zion lodge 1600, and Clinton commandery 1000. The event followed by many new member appointments as Masonry has grown in Mt Vernon over the past two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Zion Lodge
Massolonic Temple
Clinton Chapter
R.A. M
ML Zion Fudge
Columbus Boy 15 Arrested Here
Frank Morton a 16 year old of 67 Siebert Street Columbus was arrested by Chief Parker on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. He claimed authority to solicit Boy Scout funds and collected 9.25 from Mt Vernon housewives before arrest. He admitted canvassing for money and said he went to Mt Vernon seeking a job at a filling station. He was turned over to Juvenile Officer Purcell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Morton
Siebert Street
Columbus
Parker
Mt. Vernon
Mayors Court
Purcell
MACCABEES ELECT OFFICERS LAST NIGHT
Mt. Vernon reports the Knights of the Maccabees elect officers for six months at a regular meeting. Officers chosen include Past Commander Fred Colle Commander R P Edmister Lt Commander L La Vernon Recorder John D Weaver Master at Arms C Vernon First Master of Guard H M Ketns Master of Guard John Tall Rankie Garred PMicket Vincent Ralston Captain of Degree Team C B Pinay Trustees Edward Caulkins. A large number of benefit claims were passed and the record keeper noted a $1,000 policy on William Wright paid to his widow Mrsie Jeannet Bucher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
Unt
Knights of the Maccaboes
Fred Colle
R. P. Edmister
L. la Vernon
Rovard Keeper
John D. Weaver
Theolore McMillen
Aris
C. €. Vernon
H. Metens
Guiarl
John Tall
Ranke Garred
Pmicket
Vincent Ralston
C. B. Pinay
William Wright
The Massachusetts Church Established in Colonial Era
The text outlines the Massachusetts Bay colony move to establish Congregational worship as the colony church. It notes bans on dissenters like Anne Hutchinson and Quakers, tying church establishment to government stability and defining church membership as a franchise qualification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Massachusetts
Ehavel
Masachusetts Bay Colony
Anne Hutchingen
Eharel
Income tax payment due by December fifteenth
Taxpayers must settle the fourth installment by midnight December 15 at the collector of Internal Revenue offices. Checks or money orders are preferred to avoid trips to the cashier. Bills are sent, but lack of a bill does not excuse timely payment. A note on other local school and community items follows, including grammar program, Red Cross membership, and thrift congress representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Etn
Internal Revenue
Williamson
Officers Elected by Timon Lodge No 45 Knights of Pythias
Timon lodge No 45 Knights of Pythias held a regular meeting electing officers for the new term. An endowment fund was created with Albert Paddis named trustee and six candidates received Page rank. Officers named include Chancellor Commander Herbert Gunther and Master of Exchequer Thomas B Ruskings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timon Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Albert Paddis
Herbert Gunther
Ralph Brock
John Breece
Glenn Sparks
Edward Allspaugh
Dea Jones
Howard €. Gates
Albert Devault
Thomas B. Ruskings
Wallace Cummins
Yeata
O. G. Taylor
Sergeant Mullenix Died at Camp Dix
Mr and Mrs Mullenix of West High Street learned of the death of their son, Sergeant Everett P. Mullenix, stationed at Camp Dix. He was a veteran of World War I, about years old, and is survived by his parents and two brothers. Burial will be in Hillshorn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Cochran
C. HE. Altenburg
I. A. Stream
B. E. Supp
Mra. Wooh
Millenix
West High Ftreet
Tolerant
Everett P. Mullenix
Camp
Dix
Nod
Mullenix
Eleparenta
Fillehorn
Indre
Hillshorn
Reckless Driver Fined Five Dollars in City Court
Francis Woodford of this city was arrested Friday on North Jefferson Street by Chief Parker for reckless driving. He appeared before Mayor Tyer at 9:39, pleaded guilty, and was fined $5 plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Woodford
North Jefferson Street
Chief Parker
Tyer
As to Immortality In Thinkers Note
A fragmentary reflection on immortality and mortality by a writer who contemplates whether the soul survives death. The piece debates whether philosophers are right to doubt consciousness after death and ponders whether a humane end comes with proper timing and acceptance of nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philsophers
Donations at Home for Aged, November Gifts Listed
Donations received for the Home for the Aged Congregational Church Colfer include potatoes peas butter and cream from multiple donors. Edward Dever and others contributed foods beverages and household items. Thanksgiving dinner offerings noted and subscriptions donated. Union Thanksgiving Offering totals 28.51 dollars. Publisher notes appear in THE BANNER.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colfer
Morgan Rihehart
Edward Dever
Help You Club
Abe
Carl W. Pipes
Frank J. Beam
C. BE
D. A
Brooke Church
A. A. Dawds
Union
Harry Turner
Tenner
Republican News
George W. Shipley Dies Saturday in Fredericktown
George W. Shipley, 52, of Fredericktown, died Saturday morning after a long illness. He leaves a daughter, Mrs. Work of St. Louis, and a wife likely. Services will be held Sunday at 3 o clock from the residence, with burial at St Johns Meek. A Long of Mt Vernon will officiate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericktown
Dec
W. Shirley
Shipley
Te Township
Micky
WB. Shipley
Vanond Servicun
A. Long
Mt Vernon
St Johns
Wynn Discharged in Justice Court
Jeno Wynn was charged with adultery in the court of Squire Kanage Wayne township and dismissed by the magistrate Thoraday afternoon. Wynn’s hearing was set for 1 p.m. The prosecuting withourhosts to appear against Wynn, the case was dismissed by the magistrate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeno Wynn
Squire Kanage
Wayne Township
Thoraday
Wynn
Withourhosts
Fall Short of Greatness in a World of Plant Growth
Chicago Journal reflects on greatness as a field needing the right human soil and moisture. It laments a youth once idolized by peers and professors who, after college, failed to find the proper atmosphere to grow, leaving disappointed expectations behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Journal
Moslems Believe Painters Face Judgment Penalty
A belief among Moslems holds that painters must render souls to representations of humans in their works at the Judgment day. Those who create such images may forfeit their own souls as punishment for usurping the Creator.
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Matt Struble
Tows
L. C. Stillwell
Jennie Durbin
Willan Fessler
Common Plena Court
Acton
Theodore Molet
Jean Andre
Flora Irvineva
Paul M. Ashbaugh
Spurgeon A
Applegate
Vera M
Hilliar
T. &. Ayers
John K. Sutton
George Faulhaber
Henry Faulhaber
Carl Augustus Yauger
Mr. Vernon
Mabel Irwin Young
Monroe Township
David Pike
Clarence Parrott
C.L. Daugherty
Knuox County
B. B. Sapp
W. & W. Motor Biles Co
G. H. Applegate
Mary C. Blubaugh
Melva Scott
Danville
C. B. Leonard
J. A. Pranks
J. W. Brauner
Philip Brauner
Lucy Ke, Tucker
Florence R.leonard
Predericktown
W. B. Mosholder
Willam G. Welrick
Fish
Alfred Mishey
College
Albert Vox
Masonic
Masonic Temple
Columbus Boy
Boy Scouts
Maccabees
Trustes
Edward Caulk
Ins
Howard School
Grammar Room
Skye Boat Song
May Hardesty
Charline Parker
Tyrus Mickley
Mary Hardesty
My Bonnie
Red Cross
Howard High School
Doris Simpson
Sec
Lodge
Camp DIX
George W. Shipley
Justice Court
Carl N. Lorey
Mt, Vernon
Cano
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