Jurors Drawn for February Term Common Pleas Court
Readable court page notes jurors drawn for February term with the grand jury reporting January 9 and petit jury February 11. It lists names by township and ward, plus assorted court actions including an appeal in the case of William McArthur versus Stewart Wright, and multiple clerical notices such as accounts, appraisements, and marriages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
Grand Jury
Poth
Squire Walter G. Harris
William McArthur
Stewart Wright
Young Men Caught in Raid at West Chestnut Home
Walter McDermott pleaded guilty to two charges gambling and furnishing intoxicants to minors after police raided his West Chestnut street home. He received $10 fine and costs for gambling and 30 days in the workhouse plus $25 for the liquor charge. Three under 21 friends were fined $5 and costs each. A small beer quantity was seized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chestnut Street
P. J. Parker
McElroy
Walter McDermott
C. A. Mitchell
McDermott
Parker
Mel Iroy
Mitchell
Mt Vernon Tire Co Expands After First Year
Mt Vernon Tire Company marks its first year of business with contracts from Kelly Springfield and Racine. Manager H B Fletcher plans a chain of stores in nearby counties, offering tires from many makes at various price points. A daughter was born Saturday to Mr and Mrs James Alberti of West Gambier Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon Tire Co
H. B. Fletcher
Kelly Springfield
Racine
Miller Line
Prom
Fletcher
Nixon
James Alberti
West Gambier Street
Poisoning Mystery in Mansfield Family Tragedy
In Mansfield a poisoning crisis struck Clyde Brokaw his wife Mollie B Brokaw and stepdaughter Pauline Grubb leaving Pauline gravely ill and others alive Police Coroner and doctors investigate with initial theories of suffocation then ptomaine poisoning Moodstuffs found on the kitchen stove and a single meal reported as cracker and coffee form the basis of early theories while no explicit motive or intra family strife emerges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansfield
Clyde Brokaw
Mollie B. Brokaw
Pauline Grubb
Brokaw
Byron Coup
East Vine Street
Thomas Brokaw
Fredericktown
Knox County
Manefield
G. W. Miller
Uccoming
Mansfield Shield
Sarah Kimble
Mra. Brokaw
Mr. Brokaw
Feeney
Captain Marks
Police Department
Kelley's
Birthday Surprise for Miss Mary White at Howard Home
Miss Mary White of Howard was surprised Thursday evening when friends gathered after church to mark another birthday. The party featured games, music by young ladies, and refreshments. Attendees included Madge Da Le Oliva Whitmore, Iva Wolfe Engelhardt, Faye MacMillan, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary White
Howard War
Melicious
Mabel Horn
Harry Simpson
Madge da’ le Oliva Whitmore
Iva Wolfe
Engelhardt
Faye MacMillan
Francis Parker
Mary Bebout
Neva Hean
Cleora Christopher
Gladys L. Prince
Mabel St. Horn
Louise Alrey
Emma Engelhardt
Maggie White
Guy Simpson
Walter Wooldridge
Dewey Engel
Frank Blair
Harold Engel
Donald Laughrey
Roy Doolittle
Dennis Curry
Clyde
Harry L. Simpson
Burr White
Injured Man Returns Home After Hospital Stay
Arthur Chrisman, badly injured when his clothes were drawn into a drilling machine near Brandon, returns home Monday after a short stay at Mt. Vernon hospital. Supt Hawkins of Newark plans to address city teachers on "Teaching to Power." Includes ad copy for Hanford's Balsam of Myrrh for cracked hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Chrisman
Brandon
Mt. Vernon Hospital
Hawkins
Newark
Hanford
Oberlin Business College Report Prideful Term Win
The Oberlin Business college closed last Friday after one of its most successful terms. The winter term begins Jan 2 1917 with new students and a class in salesmanship and business efficiency. Tron Penberthy Lorain county court reporter is a former student. The college is highly regarded in Ohio and seeks recognition from the state school department. Readers may request full information by writing to the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin Business College
Tron Penberthy
Lorain County
Business College
Oberlin
Ohio
Tnt of
Judge Houck Visits Bladensburg For Private Matters
Mt. Vernon resident Brother Lewis B. Houck, a judge of the Court of Appeals for his district, was in Bladensburg recently to attend to private affairs. The genial figure associated with Notre God’s gifts remains a valued presence in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis B. Houck
Mt. Vernon
Court of Appeals
God of Notre
Bladensburs
New Mercy Hospital to Rise in Mt Vernon This Spring
The Hinde-Hall Mercy Hospital will be built at Coshocton avenue and Catherine street, funded by Mrs. Judson Ball in memory of her parents and son. Rev L W Muthans, Dr James Puy Lee, and Patrick W Taugher oversee construction with Sisters of Charity of Nazareth to eventually manage care, offering free treatment where charity warrants. Construction starts early spring, bringing relief to Knox County residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judson Ball
Hinde-Hall Mercy Hospital
Coshocton Avenue
Catherine Street
L. W. Muthans
James Puy Lee
Patrick W. Taugher
Sisters of Charity of Nazareth
Harness store seeks hides and farm products
A terse advertisement from A J Flaharty's harness store at 6 Ohio Avenue Bast lists wanted items including 1000 beef and horse hides and other leather goods. It notes prices will reflect hauling and explains why harness leather fetches certain returns, and asks for raw fare, sheep pelts, tallow, beeswax, ginseng, and golden seal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Flaharty
Ohio Avenue
Also Mentioned on This Page
Petit Jury
Wright
Court House
Lorin Dalrymple
Wayne Township
T. R. Simmons, Jr
Pike
C. L. Smith
L. Budd
J. &. Henwood—Howard, Hoy Swetland
Wayn Fugene Loney—Brown
Harry Jennings—Miller
Walter McGinney
Morris
Arthur J. Mitchell
Herman Davis
Squire Maring
Union
Raymond Gitlin
Cotlere
Frank Fawcett
Harrison
A. G
Tressell
Tnion
John McLornan
R Butler
Jackson Frasher—Brown
Fidon Greer
Jeffereen
Charles Rowley
College
Frank Hawkins—Hillar
William Smeethe
Walter R. Jennings
F. W. Fobee & Co
Ve. Clarence Sites
Justice’s Court
John L
Daniel Keller
A. M. Stewart
Levi 8. Burger
W. M. Panzig
Fitza
Jang Wink
Tle Ward
Columbia Bwalt
William H. Smith
George M. Smith
Conners Goddard
Anna Goddard
Thomas M. Anderson
James M. Cowden
Elmer Steele
Columbus
Lena Olive Pawcett
J. A. Lour
Arthur J. Clore
Katherine M. Clore
Mt. Verdon
W. A. Clemmer
Robinson
Grant
Danville
Elizabeth Conard Reed
Laura ‘Williams
Knox
Nha
Moh
Roll OF Honor
G. H. Ierael
D. Herron
Cashiar
MT. Vernon Tire Company
Banner
Knox Co
Enigma
Ociety News
Fawcett
Lena Fawcett
Prank J. Fawcett
Gambier
Elmer Lee
J. C. Limburgh
West Vine Street
Steele
Pennsylvania Railroad
Tey. J. A. Long
Mra. Steele
Chicago
South
Columatus, C
Newlyne
Clyde Johnson
THE
G H. Jones
Weat High Street
Lurie’s Clothing Store
Phoenix
Lurie
Clough & Lauderbaugh
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