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Newspaper

The Democratic Banner

Location

Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1916

Page

5

Chatted With Spirits Sues For Alimony In Court

Notes from the Delaware court house describe Wisie Jennings filing for alimony against Oscar Jennings after a troubled marriage begun in 1915 on a Hilliar farm. She accuses cruelty and spiritual intercourse with otherworldly inhabitants, seeks property accounting, restraint on disposal, and alimony. Other cases include promissory note suit by Gus Cramer against Alex Bricker and several motions for new trials. Judge Jewell presides while Judge Blair is away.

Clerk of Courts Taylor Wisie Jennings Oscar Jennings Canterbury Hilliar Township D. Saviors L. C. Stillwell Gus Cramer Alex Bricker Jewell Judge Jewell Delaware Blair

Deeds Filed In 1948 Transfer Notices

The record lists transfers including C. D. Swetland to Lewin Mohr for a lot with 8 and 80 feet, and Dermody to J. H. Jonnius for 50 acres in Wayne. Amounts shown include $144.90 and $1. Deeds filed date and precise locations appear as part of a 1948 docket.

C. D. Swetland Lewin Mohr Khernole FW. Dermody J. H. Joniius Wayno

Burglars Steal Shoes and Blouses From Thatcher Store

Thieves pried open the rear window of the Thatcher store in Mt Liberty and took about two pairs of shoes, two blouses, a half box of cigars, and food. The safe and money drawer were left untouched, suggesting tramp perpetrators. Sheriff Woolfson investigates after two strangers were seen in Canterbury on Sunday. The Mt Liberty post office operates within the store. Earlier in 1915 yeggs blew the safe, retrieving about $200 in money and stamps.

Mt. Liberty Thatcher Canterbury Woolfson Clyde Thatcher Yeggs

Fall From Wagon Injures Danville Teamster in Martinsburg

Oscar Scholes of Danville fell from a wagon four miles from Martinsburg Saturday evening and suffered a fractured rib as a wheel passed over his side. A friend crawled him back to the wagon and they drove to Martinsburg where a physician gave relief. Scholes returned to Danville Sunday after a night at Martinsburg. He worked as a teamster for the Forbing brothers.

Martinsburg Oscar Scholes Danville Scholes Martinaburg Bcholes Martinsares Forbing Brothers

Phonograph Concert at M. I church by New Edison

The ladies of the church present a phonograph program tonight featuring soprano Marie Rappold and violinist Albert Spalding with works by Bach, Rubensstein, Verdi and Donizetti, plus billed soloists and choruses in a varied vocal and instrumental recital.

M. 1 Ladies of the Church Edison Phonograph Ave Marin Bach Counod Marie Rappold Albert Spalding Roe Roma Busso Creatore Open the Gates of the Temple Knapp Hardy Williamson Kamenet Ostrow Rubenstein Somewhere Volea Tate Elizabeth Spencer the Skylark Vernon Archibald Anvil Trovatore Verdi Poster Christina Mitler Bextet Lucia Donisetti Sodero Two Grenadiers Schumann Arthur Middleton Little Cotton Dolly Getbal Criter

Golf dispute settled at country club match victory by two doctors

Ned W. Tier and Dr. G. O. Arndt defeated Dr. N. R. Eastman and Dr. L. B. Walton in a match game at the country club last week. Scores were not reported.

Ned W. Tier Dr. G. 0. Arndt

Tattoo marks clue identity in hotel suicide case

A man who hanged himself in a local hotel left tattoo marks and a possibly fictitious registering name Joli Bilehof. Investigators regard the initials 2. 'T. GC.' as aiding identification. Authorities expect a civil action by Samuel Clark to proceed in common pleas next week, seeking damages from seven assailants in a tar and feather case.

Dee T. GC Joli Bilehof Sam Jackson Township Common Pleas Samuel Clark

Porter Lands Coveted "W" On All Ohio Team

Mt. Vernon athlete Dale Porter of Ohio Wesleyan earned the varsity football “W” for fine work with the team and was praised by state critics as a member of the All Ohio squad. The Ohio Wesleyan Transcript lauds his strength on defense, pursuit of kicks, and impact against opposing backs. Porter remains eligible for two more seasons.

Delaware Dale Porter Mt. Vernon Ohio Wesleyan University Sage Gon Ohio Wesleyan Transcript Dixie All Ohio

Advantages of depositing with Buckeye State Building Loan Co

This ad states that with Buckeye State Building and Loan Co you can secure five percent interest and still convert your certificate to cash anytime. Withdrawals before interest are due incur loss of interest. Assets totaling 12,300,000 are cited.

Buckeye State Building & Loan Company Rankin Building West Gay Street Columbus

Back Fire Crank Event Injures Right Arm Worker

F W Severns of North Gay street sustained a broken right arm and a dislocated wrist when the engine backfired as he cranked an automobile Monday morning. The spark advance caused the motor to kick, catching him on the back stroke. A physician reduced the fracture and reset the wrist. The injury will hinder use of his right arm.

F. W. Sovarns North Gay Street Severns

Charming Music At Presbyterian Service Delights Mt Vernon

Mrs. Thomas and Mrs. French gave a superb duet of Shelley's Hark Hark My Soul at the Presbyterian church service yesterday. The audience was enraptured by the two voices blending perfectly and delivering a charming, masterful performance. The article notes the singers’ high reputation beyond Mt Vernon, including Columbus, and praises their merit and local pride.

Shelley Thomas French Presbyterian Church Mia Vernon

National Corn Show Opens in St Paul Displaying Eight States

Bt Paul Minn December 11 The second national corn show opened today and will run through the week Wisconsin Idaho Oregon Washington Montana North Dakota South Dakota and Minnesota are represented in the display Banner want ads pay.

Bt. Paul Minn Wisconsin Idaho Oregon Washington Montana North and South Dakota Minnesota

Christmas shopping basket sale at Ringwalt's

Ringwalt's offers shopping baskets priced 49c 59c and 69c with customers spending under $10 for a basket and a load of Christmas novelties. The store promotes filling baskets on a busy holiday shopping day.

Deaths Mary L Chambers 77 in Brandon

Mary L Chambers died Sunday afternoon at 2 after a brief illness at her Brandon home. She was 77 and survived by three children William Rose Jennings and H H Chambers. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. with H H Miller officiating, burial in Firaudon cemetery. Interment followed at Mound View cemetery.

Wary L. Chambers Brandon William Mre Rose Jennings Cham Jara Newark Reed M.eral i Ierooon H. H. Miller Firaudon Cemetery Miller Moses Miller Valley Church Jay Mound View Ceme

Mansfield Team Encounters Highlight Seasonmeet

Players who met the Mansfield squad at Mansfield during the season provided the core notes of a brief game report. The fragment suggests ongoing matchups and team interactions observed at a Mansfield venue.

Ers Mansfield

Wells Resigns to Take New Post in Cleveland

Ralph Wella, long time Logan Gas Co. engineer, resigns to pursue a new role in Cleveland. He has passed the state civil service examinations and will assume duties in a ballerina sector or related position.

Ralph 2, Wella Logan Gas Co Cleveland

Santa Claus Delayed Letter Shocks Mansfield Postmaster

Postmaster Fred M. Bushnell of Mansfield received a child's letter reporting Santa Claus failed to visit last year. The note asks for Kris Kringle to bring a court of clothes and mentions Knox county dispatches a delegation with the vanguard starting Monday.

Santa Fred M. Bushnell Mansfield Santa Clare Kris Kiegter Har Cloen

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hilliarp Wife Cramer Court House Othee Peti- Hon Eisie Jennings Bert O. Evans Ve. Premont Martin Walter S. Sapp Thomas Bf. Bell Paul M. Rahbaugh Robert L. Cole Joseph F. Blubaugh Joseph F. Blabaugh Jennie Farmer Sale Bil A. G. Mills Ophelia Mills the Roll OF Honor Bank West Side Public Square H, Ierael Herren Eeanatanenee Hk THE Methodist Episcopal Church Ohio Wesleyan ST. Paul Ringwalt Dad Big Brother J. 8. Ringwalt Company Prion Pore - Rrr Mra Mary L. Chambersweet Ae Pan! Anglo Xmas Milton S. Lewis Wells Grangers Newark Knox County
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