Executor Files Suit for Will Construction and Land Sale
In Knox county common pleas court Alonzo Chapman executor of David Chapman sues to construe the will and seek an order to sell Milford township farm land and apply proceeds. Moore and Sperry represent the plaintiff. Also Bertha Griffin’s divorce from William Griffin is granted, with Bertha restored to her maiden name, Bertha Gunkle. Other common pleas items include various motions and partition orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
Knox County
Alonzo Chapman
David Chapman
Milford Township
Moore & Sperry
Blair
Bertha Griffin
William Griffin
Bertha Gunkle
Probate and Marriage Notices From Knox County
Distributive account filed by Katherine Zelsiott as executor for Amy M. Cochran shows a total distribution of 1858.50. Certificate granted in Knox County probate court to Ro Archie Lynn to solemnize marriages at Brethren church. Logan Ayers Wills and Lillian French Hersey of Mt Vernon named as solicitor and intended spouse. Deeds filed record Myrtle B Crider to Sadie Styers for Clinton parcel valued at 600 dollars. Emma Holmes to Louis Bennett sixty acres in Monroe valued at 1 dollar.
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Katherine Zelsiott
Amy M. Cochran
Knox County
Archie Lynn
The
Brethren Charch
Logan Ayers Wills
Lillian French Hersey
Mt. Vernon
E. Whittaker
Myrtle B. Crider
Sadie Styers
Clinton
Emma Holmes
Louis 8. Bennett
Monroe
Petition A referendum on new engine house bond
A referendum petition filed with Knox county board of Elec at 6 o clock Wednesday evening asks voters to approve an ordinance for a new engine house and a five thousand dollar bond issue to fund the improvement. The petition lists 249 signers and the question will go to electors at the November 1916 regular election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox County Board of Elecotis
Kenyon College Notes Gambier Conference Dates
Kenyon College notes from Gambier describe a lecture by Lady Gregory on Making Play at the college, arrangements with Charles Scribner's Sons to publish Burgess four Larwill Lectures on The Administration of President Hayes, glee club concerts in Mt. Vernon Akron and Cleveland, a planned Toledo and Sandusky trip after Easter, and a Thanksgiving recess dinner hosted by President Peirce with athletic association members in attendance.
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Toledo
Sandusky
Peirce
College Commons
The
Athletic Association
Knox County Prisoner Granted Parole for Burglary
Charles Foster of Centerbury Knox county has been granted parole by the state board of administration. He is serving a 12 year term in the Ohio penitentiary for burglary and the parole takes effect February 1. Foster burglarized a store in Centerburg several years ago.
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Charles Foster
Centerbury
Knox County
Ohio
State Board of Administration
Foster
Centerburg
Colt causes severe injuries to Orville Baker near Gambier
Orville Baker suffered a broken nose and cheekbone after a colt kicked him in the face while he stood by the horse early Thursday. Dr Deeley confirmed the injuries. The article notes a recent burglary at Baker’s Allenroe home with about 87 stolen and no clues.
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Orville Baker
Near Gambier
Baker
Deeley
Alanroe
Medical Society hears two, fine, addresses at Knox meeting
The Knox County Medical Society held a Wednesday afternoon session at Mt. Vernon hospital featuring Dr. C. D. Selby of Dayton speaking on Organization and the Fee Bill. Dr. Selby urged uniform charges as the group debated cost concerns and new practice finances. Dr. Sheridan of the American Medical Association offered finance guidance to young physicians amid a discussion of drug costs and supplies. Officers were elected by acclamation: President Dr. F. W. Biske, Vice President Dr. F. F. Dowds, Secretary Dr. H. V. Ackerman, and Treasurer Dr. J. H. Norrick.
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Knox County Medical Society
Mt. Vernon Hospital
C. D. Selby
Dayton
State Association of Physicians
F. W. Biske
Gambier
F. F. Dowds
H. V. Ackerman
Fredericktown
J. H. Norrick
Old Homestead club hosts dance to mark anniversary
Mrs Frank Lowe entertained guests on her fifty sixth birthday at the Old Homestead club on North Main street. Twenty couples attended with music by Bricker's orchestra and an out of town guest Mrs Smith of Buffalo New York.
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Frank Lowe
Homestead Club
Old Homestead Club
North Main Street
Bricker
Mra. Smith
Buffalo, N.Y
Democracy Farmer Institute Program in December
The program for the Democracy Farmer Institute spans December 17 and 18 at the M church in racey. It features invocations round table talks lectures on growing and marketing methods home making livestock breeding and soil management with speakers including George Fry C R Wagner Mrs Luella Barr McKee and George S Fry. Additional sessions cover tenant relations women’s topics and discussions with time for audience questions and music at each session.
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Democracy Farmer’ Institute
Racy
Round Table
George 8
Church
Alasi
Laella Hare Mckee
Hound Table Talink
Luella Barr Mciee
F Rday
George
Fry
Pauline Leonard
C. R. Wasner
George 3
Secretary Edith Benham Replies To Poet About President Wilson
William A. Silcott of Mt. Vernon Ohio received a letter in Washington from Edith Benham, secretary to Mrs. Galt, soon to wed President Wilson. The note acknowledges Silcott's original poem about President Wilson, dated December 6, 1915, and expresses sincere appreciation for the poem.
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Wm. A. Silcott
William A. Silcott
Galt
President Wilson
Mr. Silcott
Mrs. Galt
Mt. Vernon
Ohio
Elmwood Library Club formed by South Vernon residents
Sixty residents met in the new school building Wednesday night to form the Elmwood Library club. The group aims to purchase books for the building and issue cards for borrowing with R. S. Lord as president, A. L. Ashcraft as vice president, Miss A as secretary and librarian, and a committee including C. G. Hunt, M. Yarber, R. L. Jones, S. Lord, and Missy Von Voorhis appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Vernon
Elmwood Library Club
Uhe
R. 5. L.ord
A L. Ashcraft
Ren
C. G. Hunt
M. Yarber
R. L. Jones
S. Lord
Missy von Voorhis
Duke of Manchester Faces Bankruptcy Hearing in High Court
London December 9. If creditors do not settle with the Duke of Manchester, his finances will be publicly heard in the high court of bankruptcy tomorrow. He filed schedules showing about a million dollars in liabilities and roughly a thousand in assets, mainly jewelry and clothing. The duke, known to Americans through his Cincinnati-born wife Helen Zimmerman, has a history of bankruptcy cases, and creditors are pressing for settlement despite news of a Paris trip and an operation.
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London
Duke
Manchester
High Court of Bankruptcy
Helen Zimmerman
Cinelapatt
Victor Sly
Sly
Duke of Manchester
Baron Boxall
Paris
Cincinnati
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Ursula Cochran
P. A. Berry
Admr
Henry and
Burrel Carpenter
George W. Crise
Fle Alswer
William M. Coup
Charles F. Colville
William A. Ackerman
J. C. Patterson
Ida Weaver
Catherine Leonard
Frank L. Youn
Jeweler
Optometri 102
Main Bi
Jude Witkine
Kenyon College
Colt
Medigal
Ociety News
Rson Was
John W. Kearns
West Vine Street
the Farmers’ Institute At Democracy
Wilson
Twentieth Street
Washington, D. C
Tomorow
Woolson
Xmas
Ass Department
China
Boy Scouts
ALGER
Bent Beck
Hale Ae
BC Limen Books
Boy Scout
Denslow’s Picture Books
Woolson’s
Santa Claus
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