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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1916
Page
12
Bert Fh and William Lemley embarked on a day trip with visits to Columbus Mra and Utica Tuesday, spending the day away from home.
The State of Ohio Knox County notices Abel Alben Moreland of Centerhurt appointed administrator of Angeline Factory estate. Philip L. Wilkins Probate Judge certifies appointment in Knox County Ohio with date stamps and legal authority.
Public auction to satisfy a mortgage on a large Knox County Ohio land tract described by metes bounds. The sale to take place at Mount Vernon courthouse door on Saturday the 23rd between 1 pm and 2 pm. Parties include Delta M Clementa and Noah et al with John M Lowe lender. parcel details reference South half quarter sections and a five hundred acre tract. sale proceeds to repay mortgage with interest from day of sale.
Thurl es Rodehaver, 43, was hurled 30 feet in a carbide gas explosion at his home near Walhending. A lantern six feet from the tank sparked the blast as Rodehaver opened the cover to replenish supply, throwing him onto a barbed wire fence and causing a compound fracture of the right wrist, pelvic bone, facial cuts, and extensive burns. He was treated at home, then Conhocton and City hospitals. surgeons report he is improving and favorable recovery is possible.
Mayer secretary of the chamber of commerce works to secure Kinemacolor motion pictures from the National Cash Register company of Dayton. The four reel feature The Troubles of a Merchant will be shown alongside. The program aims to showcase community cooperation in beautifying the city and is planned for the early part of next month in chamber rooms.
The Op State Journal reports the death of Mrs. Dena Brown at Grant Hospital in Columbus on Monday after complications of diseases. She was 36, survived by husband and three children. Remains to be taken to Mt. Vernon. local undertakers have not disclosed arrangements for interment.
George Spencer aged 49 died at City hospital after brain effects from pneumonia and tractia causing collapse. Employed by Utica Glass Co he was brought from Kokomo to Newark by Bradley ambulance. He lay in a coma with two lucid moments recognizing his brother from Kokomo. Survived by widow two children and sister in Kokomo. Body to be returned to Muncie for burial Tuesday.
Former Knox County man now in Delaware plans extensive interaction activities for county high schools. Superintendent Paul Lebarger and staff anticipate strong interest in the basketball tournament to be held at Edwarde gymnasium, Delaware, December 21 and 22.
Milford residents and visitors are shown in a collage of social items. The Needincraft club entertained by Mrs. Manrilla Plekering with Frances Frasier visiting from Aukenstown. Gian harkar returned from Obienga exposition. C. B. Jackson won in Mt. Vernon, and J. F. Chrisman with wife visited Mt. Vernon.
Gambier December reports Kenyon football awards 14 letters to players led by captain L V Axtell with W Sheerin A Remy W J Bauer and J A Schafer among honorees. Only Axtell Padle advance to the IM17 team as injuries and past squads’ ineligibles narrow the roster while Mauve and White bank on strong next season.
With ground frozen and snow covering, birds struggle for food. Secretary L E Rawlinson of Knox o Fish and Game Association advises residents to hang a piece of beef suet in a tree, wrapped with string to endure winter. A fist sized piece can feed many birds all season. bread crumbs on the ground also help.
A Missionary Society gathering at the Church of Christ on Friday December 8 began with devotion led by Mrs Harry Sanderson and included scripture readings from Matthew chapter two, a devotional poem The Master Is Come and Calleth for Thee, and several musical numbers. Mrs R L Carr opened the program with a solo and a paper on ancient Christ, Evelyn Carpenter sang, Three Kings was read by Mrs Bell, a Christmas story read by Mrs Baldwin Heading, a vocal duet by Mrs Long and Mrs Carpenter, and a benediction by Mrs Wittanin. A social to follow invited members to the dining room for refreshments and a quarterly meeting.
Colimbus C life report notes Republicans seeking a recount of November ballots after irregularities. Chairmen of coalitions push for affidavits, aiming to take the matter to the supreme court to contest state official elections. Secretary Helbrant asked county boards to probe similarly. Mrs W A White of Centerburg visited.
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